Phephile Simelane
Chief Executive Officer
At the helm of our company and the captain of our team, she is a leader who embodies the spirit of the remarkable and undefeated Queen Mbande Nzinga and brings her unique leadership qualities that inspire us all.
She’s an opportunity architect and a masterful strategist that leads the team in delivering excellence, consistently. Driven by a vision that extends beyond profits, she champions building a business that makes a meaningful contribution and leaves a lasting positive legacy.
Sue Welman
Chief Finance & Operations
Armed with curiosity, discernment and wisdom, our fearless truth seeker is driven to uncover knowledge, inspire personal growth and challenge everyone’s existing knowledge about their way of being. Our Co-Founder is a dynamic force in Business Development, Customer Relationship Management, Strategic Resource Management, and sought-after Executive Coaching. Known for her unique ability to hold emotional spaces and see through the noise, she identifies and addresses key concerns with precision. Sue thrives on creating meaningful connections and unlocking the potential within individuals and organisations.
Gae Nkosi
Head: Clients & Projects
Gae Nkosi manifests the spirit of Kgosigadi, which means chieftaincy, the regal queen who ruled the Botswana tribe in 19th-century Botswana. With an exceptional talent for connecting our team with clients’ goals and ensuring timely delivery, she builds long, meaningful relationships and adds value. At Nabantu, Gae wears many hats, dedicated to understanding client needs and aligning them with our offerings to ensure satisfaction and success.
Celeste Bradley
Project Manager
Celeste Bradley exemplifies Deborah’s ancient wisdom. As Team Nabantu’s seasoned coordinator, she masterfully manages projects from initiation to completion, ensuring efficiency and satisfaction. Known for her adaptability and problem-solving prowess, she excels in setting and managing client expectations, defining project scopes, understanding risks, and bringing balance and excellence to our broader team’s performance.
Sive Booi
Project Manager
Sive Booi brings the spirit of the African warrior Maqoma, the famed Xhosa chief and resistance leader, to life. As project lead with a laser focus on multiple projects, he possesses a special talent for juggling multiple tasks. Sive excels in delivering projects, managing the creative team, and plays a crucial role in securing new business.
Ndumiso Nyoni
Creative Director / Multimedia Designer
Ndumiso Nyoni embodies the spirit of Winston Wolf from Pulp Fiction—the ultimate problem solver. Known for his extraordinary artistic talent, Ndumiso is responsible for developing creative concepts for Nabantu’s communications and client-facing assets. Like the character, he excels at cleaning up complex challenges, ensuring every project is visually captivating and seamlessly executed.
Khutso Selotole
Multimedia Designer
Khutso embodies the spirit of the Rain Princess N’wapula, paying tribute to Queen Modjadji of the Balobedu tribe—the original water bender. Her name, blending Tsonga and Pedi heritages, translates to ‘daughter of rain,’ symbolising her innate connection to water’s magic. Khutso’s talent lies in cultivating team ideas into flourishing realities. Her creative prowess is the fertile ground where seeds of concepts blossom into captivating products.