Thokozani means
“Be Happy” in Xhosa
Thokozani seeks to provide opportunities to aspiring entrepreneurs through the identification and investment into meaningful business ventures which support the Thokozani ethos. Thokozani is 100% black-owned investment company. The company comprises 20% direct ownership by black women business persons and community leaders, headed by Ndileka Nobebe. The balance of the equity, 80%, is owned by a trust specifically established to support underprivileged black persons with emphasis on women. Thokozani has through its endeavours provided assistance to over 70 rural families to date and will continue doing so through sustainable investment returns. Thokozani is thriving with the full support of the community and the strategic investment partners and has long term plans to deliver real wealth directly into the hands of the beneficiaries.
Thokozani is 100% black-owned investment company.
Beneficiary Activities
Clothing
Thokozani is active in the redistribution of clothing to rural families in need of additional clothing and blankets. In this initiative the clothing is donated and Thokozani funds the distribution and logistics.
Housing
Thokozani is operational on a small scale in assisting to repair and improve housing for the beneficiaries.
Feeding
Thokozani is active in community related feeding programs.
Financial assistance
Thokozani provides financial benefits to those in need.
Be Happy!
As part of Thokozani’s “Be Happy!” initiative, Thokozani takes part in the sponsorship of local sports teams.
Services
Thokozani goes beyond simply investing, by enabling your business to thrive
Provide strategic stakeholder engagement
Optimise the business to deliver on the strategic imperatives
Mitigate risk through detailed planning and due diligence
Tax-efficient structures to facilitate the transaction
Provide specialised company management and administration
Ongoing legal advice and support
This is only the beginning!
Strategic Investments
Digital Communication
8%
Marine Services
9%
Engineering
18%
Finance
12%
Manufacturing
19%
Property
34%
Transactions in the Pipeline
26% MANUFACTURING 25% WHOLESALE
Key Investments
Cadmac Marine Services
CadMac is a South African based, innovative, committed and globally orientated specialist marine service supplier. Cadmac is driven to ensure client satisfaction and confidence in not only lifeboats, but in all marine safety systems and equipment serviced, inspected and maintained.
Process Engineering
Linking precision with excellence, Process Engineering provides services such as electrical engineering, automation, instrumentation, technical assistance, electrical installations and stainless steel welding aligning itself to large manufacturing companies.
Thokoarb
Thokoarb
This business is the first of its type in SA and has proved to be extremely successful in the initial phases.
iNovate
Innovate is a new “below the line” advertising company, consolidating strategic acquisitions to provide customers with end to end innovative solutions in order to dominate the industry in South Africa.
The pipeline of investments is healthy! Thokozani is encouraged by the diverse portfolio and sharp growth since establishment.
Our Team
“Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.”
― Rob Siltanen
Nqabisa Qozi
Communications Officer
Born and educated in the Eastern Cape. Through her strong community upliftment drive, she was instrumental in benefiting over 70 families in the poor rural community in which she resides. Her role as Communications Officer for Thokozani affords her the opportunity to continue liaising with the community and establishing projects with which she can be integrally involved.
Ndileka Nobebe
Chief Executive Officer
Born and educated in the rural Eastern Cape town of Alexandria she brings her passion for business leadership to this role within Thokozani. Qualifying with a B.Tech her entrepreneurial spirit has led her to found and run a number of successful businesses in the rural Eastern Cape
Graham Stavridis
Business Development Officer
A Chartered Accountant by profession and a seasoned business leader. Graham’s core activity is in the field of Private Equity investment and Corporate Advisory. He contributes to the success of the team with great insight in evaluating target business, providing workable solutions and innovative structures to the benefit of all parties.
