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Mr Mbhekiseni Madela



FOUNDING PARTNER



Bheki obtained his PhD degree in Educational Policy Studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States of America; after obtaining his junior degree in teaching from the University of Zululand (Unizulu).Bheki is a seasoned educator/ teacher with over 35 years of experience in the field of education. He is currently a contracted lecturer at the University of Zululand. He is known for establishing sustainable collaborations with almost all government sister departments. One of the most successful initiatives was an outstanding school gardening project known as Umsoco Usengadini. Outside government, Bheki is passionate about community development and volunteers his time with local non-profits; one example being Uthungulu Community Foundation (UCF).


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Mr Senzo Zindela



FOUNDING BoARD MEMBER



Mr. Senzo Zindela is an award winning international film producer and a philathropist whose accollades includes SAFTA Life Achievement Award by NFVF for rural community development, Umyezane Award from the Department of Economic Development for significant contribution in the province. He is the founder of (1) Zindela Pictures Group specialising with the production of international commercially viable film production, sales and distribution, (2) Ugu International Film Festival that been running for the past 12 years and attracted Investors, industry moguls and created lot of commercially viable films expected to make waves internationally, (3) Ufasimba Film Studios which currently underdevelopment in South Coast, (4) International Incubation Film Exchange Program expected to take 15 beneficiaries annually. He studied Business Management and International Entrepreneurship at Chicago State University, Bcom Accounting at University of Zululand, Bcom Admin at Milpark.


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Mr Chris Mkhize



FOUNDING BOARD MEMBER



Chris holds an Advanced Diploma in Public Administration, a B. A. degree and a B. A. (Hon) degree from the University of South Africa. His other post-Matric qualifications include the following: Business & Administrative Communication, Accounting, Business Economics, and Economics and English Communication. Chris has also been a member of four professional bodies. His international experiences include numerous visits to many overseas countries, such as the United States, Europe, Canada, and some western countries.Chri
s is a proven community developer, research practitioner, conflict mediator, fund developer, newspaper columnist, speechwriter, book author, and a consultant on organization development & management. Chris’s vast experiences on management and administration of private and public sector organisations include holding managerial, and executive and administrative positions at various institutions, such as hospitals and postal services, including the University of Zululand.


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The people.



Ms Nokwazi Miya



Founding Partner



Nokwazi Miya, is an entrepreneur, founder and director of Miya Attorneys, a boutique law firm founded in 2015, that provides a suite of legal services to a wide spectrum of private, public and corporate entities. With more than 20 years in the legal industry, Nokwazi has worked for organisations like the Department of Land Affairs, The National Gambling Board, The 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee (the organisation that delivered the 2010 world cup in South Africa), uMhlathuze Local Municipality and Mhlathuze Water Board, She serves in various non-profit organisations whose aim are to advance diversity, equality and inclusion through formal and informal leadership development by creating pathways for a more diverse set of leaders.



Sthembile Mtshali



Founding Partner



He is Film and music producer composer music scoring, professional vocal coach, worked with big names the likes of lion king, Africa Africa, Mighty Zulu nation. He worked very closely with the late Dr Mbongeni Ngema, Duma Ndlovu, Ian story and many more.



Hlengiwe Mvubu



Founding Partner



Hlengiwe Mvubu is the current and second female President of the Zululand Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with over 22 years of experience in both the private corporate and public sectors. She has demonstrated strong business acumen in various roles, including Executive Director of uMngeni uThukela Water Board, Council Member of the University of Zululand, Board Member of 1KZN TV, and active member of the Business Women’s Association (BWA), among others. Her leadership earned her the prestigious award of KZN: Richards Bay Businesswoman of the Year in the Corporate category in 2010. Currently, she works at Mondi South Africa, where she is responsible for managing stakeholder engagement, reputation, risk, and corporate responsibility.


Sazile Mtshali



Founding Partner



he has been involved in community profiling, qualitative, quantitative research and capacity building in rural areas. Her qualifications includes (1) Diploma in General Nursing, Edendale College of Nursing, PmBurg!in 1975, (2) SC Home Economics Univesity of Natal (KZN) in 1980, (3) MA (Rural Social Development) University of Reading, England, UK in 1987, (4) PhD (Social Science) Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands in 20 02.



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