About Us

MISSION

Driving Sustainable Impact

Rhiza Holdings’ mission is centred on empowering communities and building sustainable futures. We are committed to driving sustainable development and holistic change across South Africa and East Africa’s vulnerable townships. Our purpose is to significantly reduce extreme poverty and economic inequality through financially viable socio-economic interventions and innovative solutions.

We focus on four core areas:

  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Agriculture
  • Livelihoods

VALUES

What guides us

Our values aren’t just words — they guide how we work and who we are.

OUR TEAM

Management Team

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ALEF
MEULENBERG

Founder

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GODFREY
KATSANDE

CEO

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JOOST
MEULENBERG

COO

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ROBBERT
POPKEN

Head of Fundraising

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MORAKE

Special Projects

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Nthuthuzelo
Qeqe

SA Fundraising Manager

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Nadira
Sukdeo

Group Company Secretary

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LINDA
DUNKLEY

MD Rhiza Ventures

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Nick
Henry

MD Rhiza Babuyile

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Francisca
Muema

Head of East Africa

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Stephenson
Tapera

Head of Finance

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Simphiwe
Nzima

HR Manager

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Lungile
Khambule

Marketing Manager

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Susan
Okioma

East Africa Programmes Manager

Our Impact

Stories of Impact