Banzi Catalyst is a social enterprise committed to advancing human rights and fostering a just, equitable society in South Africa.
We support the full lifecycle of social impact, from strategy and programme design to implementation and impact measurement, ensuring practical and effective delivery.
Leadership
Banzi Catalyst is guided by a multidisciplinary team with experience across strategy, social investment, programme implementation, and community development.
A focussed leader with over 15 years’ experience across government, non-profit, and international development sectors, specialising in turning complex, multi-stakeholder challenges into practical, results-driven programmes. Strong expertise in stakeholder engagement with a proven track record of delivering high-impact initiatives in complex environments.
Thapelo Moloto
A seasoned strategist with a unique ability to translate complex challenges into actionable solutions, drawing on a deep background in project management, impact evaluation, and governance with over 25 years of experience leading high-impact programmes across corporate social investment, strategy development, and stakeholder engagement.
Teressa Malevu
A leader with over 30 years of experience cultivating strategic partnerships across public, private, and community sectors, with a strong track record in building and sustaining high-level relationships that foster collaboration, drive growth, and unlock new opportunities.
Khumbuzile Bhengu
A seasoned financial management professional with over 22 years experience in audit, finance, and forensic investigation across public, private and development sectors. He is a registered member of professional bodies including IACSA and ACFE.
Nkosinathi Mhlophe
A social impact professional with over 25 years of experience in fund management, and programme design across corporate, government, and development sectors, delivering significant outcomes across complex, multi-stakeholder and multi-country environments.
Nada Mxube
A seasoned monitoring and evaluation professional with over 10 years of experience in research and impact measurement, with a keen eye for detail, data analysis, and programme evaluation, with experience across NGO, government, and private sector environments.
Zamalotshwa Ndwandwe
How We Create Value
Strategy grounded in real-world execution
Deep understanding of local context
Strong stakeholder alignment capability
End-to-end implementation support
Measurable, outcomes-driven approach
The Foundation of Our Work
We believe that strategic social investment can be a catalyst for lasting, positive change. Our model combines strategic advisory with on-the-ground implementation, enabling design and delivery through both a consulting entity and a non-profit platform.
