empowering communities, building futures

We grew out of Silo Group, a black economic
empowerment infrastructure company that builds
low-cost housing and public infrastructure, including
schools, clinics and libraries, across South Africa.

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Building Stronger Futures Together

Empowering individuals and communities through education, opportunity, skills development, and meaningful support for lasting change.

Supporting learners in underserved communities by creating access to educational support, learning opportunities, mentorship and resources that help children build confidence, develop essential skills and reach their full potential.

Encouraging communities to take an active role in local development initiatives, helping create shared solutions, strengthen participation and support lasting positive change.

Supporting emerging entrepreneurs and small businesses with practical guidance, skills and opportunities that help strengthen sustainable livelihoods.

Creating access to skills, opportunities and support that help young people and women build confidence, independence and sustainable livelihoods.

Our Focus Areas

PRIMARY HEALTH CARE & COMMUNITY WELL-BEING

Supporting initiatives that promote healthier communities and improve access to essential health and welfare support.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Creating opportunities for learning, skills development and personal growth that can help individuals build confidence and future opportunities.

ENTERPRISE & LIVELIHOOD OPPORTUNITIES

Supporting small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs with opportunities, guidance, and practical support to strengthen sustainable livelihoods.

COMMUNITY-LED INITIATIVES

Working alongside communities to support locally relevant initiatives that encourage participation, empowerment and sustainable development.
 

Enterprise Development & Social Impact

This work comes to life through two focus areas: Enterprise Development (ED) and Social and Economic Development (SED).

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Through these, we design and implement programmes that:

Develop skills and education

Equipping individuals with practical skills and educational support that open doors to further learning and employment.

Support small businesses

Helping small and emerging businesses access the resources, guidance and opportunities they need to grow sustainably.

organisation support

Building the capacity of local organisations so they can better serve and uplift the communities they operate in.

Entrepreneurship
& Business Support

We provide practical, results-driven support to emerging businesses, especially black-owned enterprises in construction and project management. Our focus is on hands-on guidance that translates directly into stronger operations, better project outcomes, and sustainable growth. We work closely with each business to identify real gaps and deliver solutions that make a measurable difference

Skills Transfer

Comprehensive practical support across tender applications, compliance, and project administration.

Financial Support

Cash flow assistance, materials, and interest-free loans to help businesses maintain stability and grow.

Mentorship

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meet the team

Founder
& director

MR S. MBUYAZI


Sifiso Mbuyazi is the founding member of Mnotho Will Foundation and Director of Silo Group. With extensive experience in executive leadership, enterprise development, and community empowerment, he provides strategic direction for the Foundation and champions initiatives that create opportunities for underserved communities.

His passion lies in developing education, supporting entrepreneurs, and helping communities build self-sustaining futures.

head of
programmes

VELA MANYONI

Mr Vela Manyoni is a director at Clique Events Solutions.
After building his career in mainstream media at M-Net
Television and Highway Radio, he launched his own agency,
delivering media planning, production, and PR for corporate
and government clients.

He served as Project Manager for community radio stations
during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, working closely with
eThekwini Municipality’s Communications Unit, and his
agency has also researched and drafted Mayoral speeches for the Municipality. This experience adds significant value
to the foundation’s project planning and execution.

Programmes
Coordinator

SENZI CHIKUNI

Senzeni Chikuni holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from
the University of Zimbabwe and is currently pursuing her
Chartered Accountant qualification. With over 10 years’
experience in the social development sector, she has
served as both a bookkeeper and accountant, including
at River of Life Projects, a Zimbabwean NGO focused on
healthcare and self-sustaining programmes supported
by USAID, FAO and DFID. Her financial management expertise
and sector experience are strategic to the organisation’s
success.

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Let’s Build Lasting Change Together.