Our leadership blends expertise in sport; finance; law; communications; and social impact, united by a passion for transformation.
Temba Bavuma
Founder
Temba Bavuma is a trailblazing South African cricketer and current captain of the national Test and ODI teams. Born in Langa, Cape Town, he made history as the first black African to score a Test century and to lead South Africa in international cricket. Under his captaincy, South Africa won the 2025 ICC World Test Championship, their first major ICC title in 27 years. Through the Temba Bavuma Foundation, he champions education and sport to inspire youth and drive social upliftment.
Tyson Sithole
Chairman &
Head of Strategic Partnerships
Tyson Sithole is an Investment Banking professional with over 12 years of experience across Africa, primarily at Standard Bank. He leads the Equity Finance business within Structured Capital, with extensive deal-making expertise across multiple sectors. Passionate about Africa’s growth, Tyson believes private capital is key to unlocking its global potential. He also champions active citizenship, serving as Chairman of the Temba Bavuma Foundation and Vice Chairman of the St David’s Marist Foundation. Tyson holds a Finance degree from the University of Cape Town.
Nicholas van den Bergh
Trustee, Head of Legal & Compliance Attorney
Nicholas van den Bergh serves as Trustee and Head of Legal & Compliance. He is an admitted attorney and member of the Law Society of the Northern Provinces, as well as a professional cricketer. He is a Partner at De Villiers Attorneys in Potchefstroom and De Villiers Puwani Attorneys in Johannesburg, focusing on Corporate and Commercial law, Tax law, and civil litigation. On the field, Nicholas captains the North West Dragons after six years with the Imperial Lions.
Yolisa Singhapi (Matunda)
Foundation Manager
Yolisa Singhapi, a 2025 News24 Young Mandela honouree, recently joined the Temba Bavuma Foundation as Foundation Manager. A finance graduate and social entrepreneur, she is recognised for her impactful work in youth empowerment through education and sport, most notably the Empowered Bavuma Cricket Festival. Yolisa is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Development Finance at the UCT Graduate School of Business while working at Investec, reflecting her passion for sustainable change and social impact. She is a powerful addition to the team.
Yusuf Dindar
Trustee
Yusuf Dindar holds a B.Comm in Marketing from Wits University and an MBA from Bond University, Australia. His career spans consulting for South African government departments on socio-economic development and launching ventures in mining, telecoms, and FMCG. A business coach, public speaker, writer, and entrepreneur, Yusuf also hosts the inspirational TV show Inspirate on DSTV Channel 347. Passionate about empowering others, he partners with Temba to support youth development and serves as Trustee.
Vuyo Bavuma
Trustee
Vuyo Bavuma is Executive Director of Skyeagle Communications Solutions and a seasoned communications expert with over 30 years in the media industry. He previously held senior editorial roles at Independent Newspapers, including News Editor, Head of Investigations, and Sport Editor. His journalism career covered the anti-apartheid struggle in the 1980s and ’90s and South Africa’s transition to democracy. Vuyo holds an LLB, an Honours in Sociology, a Bachelor of Social Science, and diplomas in communications. He serves as Trustee at TBF.
Together, they ensure TBF’s governance, partnerships, and programmes remain impactful and sustainable.
