About Us.
Board of Trustees
Restoring Dignity, Prosperity & Hope
Rural South Africa
Rural areas are governed by traditional systems that pre-date colonialism and apartheid. These communities play a pivotal role in preserving African culture and customs. They are blessed with underutilised land, resources, and human potential.
Yet, most rural communities are plagued by poverty and underdevelopment. Infrastructure and services are poor, jobs are scarce and, for those who stay, the opportunities are slim.
These are solvable problems. By attracting investment, building capacity and driving innovation, we can transform rural lives.
Karabo Dube
Karabo is the CEO of Mosiamise Rural Development and founder of the InvestRural initiative.
Prior to launching InvestRural, Karabo spent decades as an entrepreneur, building a business that created and preserved value for traditional communities.
Lerato Thekiso
Lerato is an attorney, entrepreneur and founding director of Thekvest Legal Advisory Services. She previously launched the Unleashed Leadership Development Foundation, dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa’s women and youth.
Dr Gavin Andersson
Gavin is a professor in the Graduate School of Business at UCT, member of the Mining Dialogues 360, and former CEO of the Sereti Institute. From the beginning, Gavin has been an architect and supporter of the InvestRural initiative
Paul Serote
Paul is a Chartered Accountant with decades of experience in financial advisory and project management. Currently, he serves as a Director at two Johannesburg-based consulting firms, Kago Solutions and Advisory and the GWI Group.
Ketsile Molokomme
Ketsile is a community development practitioner serving as Managing Director at Process Facilitators. She sits on the Board of the Rural Development SA Trust, The Roy Sesana Foundation and the Foundation for Education with Production.