building the economy,
one business at a time.
The People’s Fund is a purchase order crowdfunding platform for businesses that have orders with government and corporate and are looking for capital to deliver these orders. Our platform allows everyday people to participate in the growth of these talented entrepreneurs; whilst also making it easier for entrepreneurs to get access to funding.
The People’ stands for people built economies, people driven economies & people driven growth.
our operations team
We want people to have a meaningful & measurable impact on the economy they would like to see. The passion & ingenuity of amazing entrepreneurs we have crossed paths with is why we are here. Their fire and ability is the reason we are here. We let them drive change through you.
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luyanda jafta – CEO
Believes that men lie, women lie, numbers don’t! He uses business intelligence to shape start-ups for scale.
![Yoli](https://thepeople.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Yoli-150x150.jpg)
![Yoli](https://thepeople.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Yoli-150x150.jpg)
yolisa jafta – COO
A systems-developer at heart. The one you can count on to add order to the chaos of entrepreneurship.
![Rutendo Chizunza](https://thepeople.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Rutendo-Chizunza-150x150.png)
![Rutendo Chizunza](https://thepeople.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Rutendo-Chizunza-150x150.png)
rutendo chizunza –Â marketing & pipeline lead
![Bontle S](https://thepeople.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Bontle-S-150x150.jpeg)
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bontle setshedi – head of finance
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shamim nong – pipeline productivity & project management
![Tlholo Modiba](https://thepeople.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Tlholo-Modiba-150x150.png)
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tlholo modiba – head of process & systems
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alexandra kgatuke – project lead
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mitchell siziba – design partner
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lindokuhle skhosana – communication partner
![Sibusiso Lekalakala](https://thepeople.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Sibusiso-Lekalakala-150x150.png)
![Sibusiso Lekalakala](https://thepeople.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Sibusiso-Lekalakala-150x150.png)
sibusiso lekalakala – project support
![Zimkhitha](https://thepeople.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Zimkhitha-150x150.png)
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zimkhitha mbungwana – project partner
![Tshiamo Mathabathe](https://thepeople.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Tshiamo-Mathabathe-150x150.png)
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tshiamo mathabathe – project support
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londiwe nkosi – project support
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meseum nhlongo – finance partner
![Tebogo Lebeloane](https://thepeople.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Tebogo-Lebeloane-150x150.png)
![Tebogo Lebeloane](https://thepeople.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Tebogo-Lebeloane-150x150.png)
tebogo lebeloane – finance support
![Bongiwe](https://thepeople.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bongiwe-150x150.png)
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bongiwe nkosi – project support
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mahlatsi mojela – project support
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mohau mahopo – project support
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masego mokae – marketing support
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nonku makapela – lead support
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palesa mphambani – lead support
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thabiso monama – lead/project support
![Rearabetswe Mabelane](https://thepeople.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Rearabetswe-Mabelane-150x150.png)
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rearabetswe mabelane – leads support
![Venessa](https://thepeople.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Venessa-150x150.png)
![Venessa](https://thepeople.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Venessa-150x150.png)
venessa ratshilingano – operations partner
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ramomedi mphasha – pipeline support
non-executive directors
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dr pallo marumo – non-executive director
Dr Marumo qualified as a Medical Doctor in 1998 and worked in various state hospitals until he joined the Military in 2004. He believes that anything can be achieved with the right team.
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carl bates – interim chairperson
A seasoned leader in taking businesses to the next level. You can always count on him to uphold a standard of excellence.
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phakiso tsotetsi – non-executive director
A Charming doer who keeps the wheels turning. He’s well traveled & believes love is the only way.
“COLLABORATIONÂ IS THE NEW INNOVATION”
-Octavius Phukubye