Our Vision & Mission
VISION
To be an impact investor that builds sustainable long-term wealth for its shareholders and
contributes to socio-economic development in the education sector.
MISSION
We invest in transactions that generate sustainable returns and partner with stakeholders
to address socio-economic needs in the education sector.
Our Board of Directors
Lindiwe Martha Motshwane
Chairperson Of The Board
Lindiwe Motshwane Chairperson Ms Motshwane chairs the Board. She serves as the National Treasurer of the Union. After qualifying as a teacher at Elijah Mango College, Mpumalanga, she taught English at High School. She rose through the ranks of the Union, first as a Site Steward, went on to chair a Branch, Regional Treasurer and also became Deputy Chair of a Region. At provincial level she was first a gender convener and later was elected Provincial Treasurer. She holds leadership positions in the Education Labour Relations Council, the Examination Board and the PSCBC. She is the Treasurer of the Southern Africa Teachers Organisation. She holds a BED (Honours) and certificates in Finance and Labour Law from the University of Pretoria and UNISA. Lindiwe serves as a Trustee on SIT
Todani Ramadolela
Chief Finance Officer
Todani was appointed as a CFO of SIHOLD effective from 2022. Todani Ramadolela is a qualified
chartered accountant and a registered member of The South African Institute of Chartered
Accountants (SAICA). Todani trained as an accountant with Ernst and Young Inc (commonly known as
EY) in the Johannesburg office. He gained international experience as a senior consultant in
Washington DC, United States of America under the employ of CrossCountry Consulting. His
experience spans across industries inclusive of Mining and metals, Gas, Financial services and
Consulting industry. Apart from his CA (SA) qualification and his SAICA membership, he is a member
of the institute of directors of South Africa (IODSA), he further holds a Postgraduate Diploma in
business Management (PGDIP) and currently completing his Masters in Business Administration
(MBA) from The Gordons institute of Business Science (GIBS).
Phindile Makatini
Managing Director
Phindile also known as "Phindi" is a determined hardworking self-starter, who is sincere and motivated.
Phindi is a businesswoman who owns an energy company that distributes bulk fuel B2B and also provides renewable energy solutions.
Prior to going into business she was COO at Livestock Wealth which is a fintech crowd-farming investment platform that grew to have a valuation of seven figures, when she was at the helm. Her career in the financial services sector was over a decade. She worked for Alexander Forbes and Outsurance adding value to commercial clients. She has extensive business development experience and enjoys the responsibility of generating and growing revenue. Phindi holds a BCom. degree in Risk Management from the University of South Africa(UNISA)
Ratlaleng George Themba
Director
George Ratlaleng Themba matriculated in 1991 and furthered his education at
Taung College where he obtained University Diploma in Secondary Education. He
worked as a Teacher since 1995 occupying various positions in Education including
being a School Principal at Badibana Secondary and Tau-Rapulana respectively.
Cde George joined South African Democratic Teachers’ Union early in his teaching
career. He served in various positions in the Union Structures from Branch Sports
Convenor, Regional Secretary, Provincial Deputy Chairperson, Provincial
Chairperson until his current position as a Secretary of North West Province of
SADTU. He is a seasoned leader, Manager and Administrator.
Amongst his qualifications he completed National Higher Diploma in Education
Management from Technikon Northern Gauteng, Honours Bachelor of Education in
Project Management in Education (North West University), Advanced Certificate in
School Leadership (North West University). He is currently studying MBA
Programme with Regenesys Business School.