The Nelson Mandela University Investment Company (Pty) Limited (Registration Number: 2016/293522/07) is a private company wholly owned by the Nelson Mandela University Trust. It was established in 2017 to undertake certain strategic commercialisation projects designed to improve the financial sustainability of the University into the future.

The Company operates in terms of its Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) and Shareholders Compact. The Company was formed, inter alia, to initiate and manage strategic opportunities and commercialisation projects in such manner as the Directors may, in their discretion, deem appropriate in order to advance the interests of its shareholders; and to pursue the development and commercialisation of various intellectual and other assets developed or produced by the Nelson Mandela University or the Nelson Mandela University Trust, without detracting from the academic activities or tax status of either the University or the Trust.

Corporate governance of the investment company is in the hands of four Directors:

  • Dr Mark Williams (Chairperson)
  • Mr Michael Monaghan
  • Ms Bongiwe Siwisa
  • Mr Gugu Nxiweni

The company pursues projects in Property Development, Training, Consultancy, Advisory Services, and Equity Investments. The business model of the company is to create value that can be utilised to support the mission of its shareholder. The aim is to create a sustainable investment company that can provide sustained revenue to the shareholder through the company’s assets and the opportunities that it pursues.

Ms Tshidi Hashatse (left) serves as the managing executive.
tshidi@mandelauni-invest.co.za

 

For more information, please contact us.

Ms Sheree Gerber
sheree@mandelauni-invest.co.za
041 504 4358