Bringing Potential Through
Opportunity, Education and Sport
Join Us in Creating a Lasting Change
Our Story
Tembisa, on the East Rand of Gauteng, is a township built on resilience and hope. Established in 1957, it has grown into a vibrant community of more than 460,000 people. Its very name, drawn from the Zulu word “thembisa”—meaning promise or hope—carries the spirit of possibility that lives in its streets.
For Brian Mosehla, founder of the Mosehla Foundation, Tembisa is more than a birthplace. It is the place that shaped him, taught him perseverance, and showed him the challenges young people face in townships and rural areas across South Africa. He has seen first-hand both the struggles and the untapped potential of its youth.
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The Mosehla Foundation was born out of Brian’s conviction that with the right opportunities—through education and the power of sport—young people can rise above obstacles and build futures filled with promise. By investing in these two pillars, the Foundation aims not only to unlock potential but also to contribute to the transformation of Tembisa and, by extension, South Africa as a whole.
Khomotso Brian Mosehla CA (SA) - Founder
Brian completed his articles with KPMG in 1995 and is a qualified South African chartered accountant. He worked at African Merchant Bank Limited for several years, gaining a broad range of experience, including MBO, LBO and capital restructuring/raising transactions.
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In 2003 he established Mvelaphanda Corporate Finance for the development of Mvelaphanda’s mining and non-mining interests. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Mosomo Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd, a well-known black empowerment investment company with a proven track record in transformation, and with experience in mining, financial services and mass banking concepts.
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Brian served as an Executive Director of Mvelaphanda Resources and as a non-executive director of JSE listed Coal of Africa Limited, Unitrans Limited. He also served as the non-executive Chairman of Northam Platinum Limited as well as Zambezi Platinum (RF) Limited.
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Primary School
The Foundation walks alongside one primary school in Tembisa, listening closely to its unique challenges and responding where the need is greatest. Sometimes this means helping to fund new infrastructure, other times it’s providing essential resources, financial support, or direct assistance to learners. Each solution is shaped by the school’s realities, always with the goal of creating an environment where children can thrive.​
Today, we are taking this commitment further through our most ambitious project yet...
SCHOOL HALL
Providing a space for indoor netball courts and basketball.
SOCCER FIELD
A soccer field where children will run freely and laughter will echo throughout the community.
SWIMMING POOL
A Learn-to-swim pool plays a vital role in developing essential life skills, especially for children and beginners.
More than just facilities, these spaces will give children the chance to play safely, discover their talents, and grow in confidence. It is a dream that promises to transform not only the school, but the wider community - and we are inviting partners, donors, and friends to help us bring it to life.
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Investing in Potential
At the heart of the Mosehla Foundation’s mission is the belief that every child, regardless of their background, deserves access to exceptional educational opportunities. Our partnership with the Thandulwazi Maths and Science Academy brings that belief to life.
Our Partnership with Thandulwazi
Sponsoring Tembisa Students - Why & How We Are Involved
When we first learned of the Thandulwazi initiative, we saw alignment with our own values: integrity, fairness, clarity, and long-term impact. Supporting learners from Tembisa to access this programme is not just charitable - it is strategic.
Many of the learners we support come from schools where resources, teacher support, and consistent high-quality instruction are rare. By connecting them with Thandulwazi’s enriching programmes, we help close the gap.
Bridging inequality
Thandulwazi’s infrastructure, reputation, and educational model multiply the value of our investment. Rather than building a parallel programme, our contributions augment an existing, established engine for change.
Amplifying impact
These students already show academic promise and determination. Our sponsorship means they don’t have to choose between potential and possibility - they can have both.
Unlocking potential
Because Thandulwazi is donor-funded and transparent, we can measure progress, see real changes in learner performance, and track outcomes over time.
Accountability & oversight
Looking forward, our aim is to...
Increase the number of learners we sponsor each year
Share their voices - through stories, videos, and letters to the future - to inspire other donors and learners
Over the years, the Mosehla Foundation has touched lives in many different ways. We have celebrated learning through bursaries, supported children with eye testing and the supply of glasses, and equipped classrooms with much-needed stationery. During Covid-19 we stood alongside our community, and on Mandela Day we rolled up our sleeves to serve where it mattered most. We have also created moments of joy and inspiration, like our special Black Panther screening, and invested in the future through leadership coaching for young people. Each of these projects carries a piece of our story — practical acts of care that leave behind lasting hope and open new doors for the next generation.
