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The Team
Each member brings a unique blend of expertise, innovation and vision to create impactful solutions that inspire progress.
Founder & Executive Chairperson
Zimkhitha Gova
Zimkhitha is a visionary leader with over 20 years of experience spanning various industries.
Her focus is on empowering women, particularly in areas of financial literacy, leadership development and closing the gender wealth gap.
Founding Board Member & Co-Chairperson CA(SA)
Lerato Phelane
Lerato is a seasoned Chartered Accountant, Social Justice Activist & Transformation Leader with over a decade of experience in auditing & corporate governance. She is a passionate advocate for gender equality and the creation of inclusive spaces. Lerato is on a mission to inspire hope and help people realize their full, God-given potential.
Founding Director
Director of programs & impact
Tendai Mugabe
Tendai is a Qualified Master of Law graduate (LLM) with over 15 experiences in both corporate and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). Her interests andareas of work cover Children’s Rights, Women’s Rights, and Economic Development.
Director of Brand & Reputation
Khethiwe Nkuna
Khethiwe, CEO of SkillQuest, is a seasoned executive with 20+ years of experience driving transformative change in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Passionate about empowerment, she leverages expertise in transformation, inclusion, and corporate social investment to create sustainable impact. A former leader at Accenture Africa and MMI Holdings, she champions diversity, innovation, and authentic leadership to unlock growth and societal progress.
Hope Mandiwana
Hope Mandiwana is a seasoned professional with experience across the public and private sectors, specializing in audit, risk management, financial and statutory reporting, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Her diverse industry exposure has given her a holistic perspective and an adaptable
approach, enabling me to connect strategy, governance, and execution.
Ntabiseng Mothomong
Ntabiseng Mothomong is a dedicated Compliance Officer in the financial sector with a strong foundation in governance, risk, and regulatory frameworks. She holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration, a Postgraduate Diploma in Management, a Postgraduate Certificate in Compliance Management, a Higher Certificate in Financial Planning and has completed both her Regulatory Examination (RE5) and RE1. With a passion for integrity and accountability, I play a key role in ensuring organizational adherence to evolving compliance standards.