About Us

ZF is a women-led licensed ISP and Not for Profit organization based in Greater Letaba Municipality (GTM), Limpopo province. Our main focus is the deployment and management of digital infrastructure to bridge the digital divide in the previously disadvantaged rural areas of South Africa. The main objectives of ZF are to:


We are committed to advancing digital literacy and empowering communities, particularly in the Mamaila Tribal Authority and surrounding villages of the Sekgosese area. At the heart of the foundation’s mission is the Digital Mandhwane, a modern reinterpretation of the traditional African communal learning space, which fosters hands-on, collaborative learning and encourages innovation in the digital age.

OUR CORE PILLARS

Community-centered learning
  • Rooted in the philosophy of Mandhwane, which emphasises contextual and intergenerational learning.
  • Encouraging collaborative knowledge-sharing through Letsema interactive learning experiences.
Cultural heritage & identity
  • Integrating African cultural ("indigenous") knowledge systems into digital learning.
  • Ensuring that technology supports cultural preservation and storytelling.
Digital entrepreneurship & economic empowerment
  • Providing communities with the digital tools and skills necessary for economic participation.
  • Encouraging digital entrepreneurship and business growth through technology adoption.

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