About Us

We are specialising in transformative educational and consulting services

About Nokuzola Mndende Holdings

Nokuzola Mndende Holdings (Pty) Ltd is a South African private company founded in 2021 and closely associated with Professor Nokuzola Mndende, a renowned academic, cultural activist, author, and leading advocate for African Traditional Religion, indigenous knowledge systems, Xhosa heritage, and spirituality.
Operating as a vehicle for her extensive work in preserving and promoting African-centered knowledge—often linked to her established Icamagu Heritage Institute—the company focuses on education, cultural restoration, and community empowerment initiatives.

Why Work With Us?

  • The NM Holdings is a think-tank, and an educational and transformative source of knowledge.
  • It specialises in African Traditional Religion as a faith specific tradition, African Customary law and gender issues. Professor Nokuzola Mndende has so far Co-authored seven books and 20 articles in accredited Journals and Institutions. She has also published 21 books for Icamagu Heritage Institute focusing on the content of the beliefs and practices and also informing about the state of the religion in its own country.
  • Professor Nokuzola Mndende has presented papers in African Traditional Religion, South African Customary law, African culture and traditions nationally and internationally in many countries like, Canada, Finland, Florida, New Orleans, Orlando (USA), Atlanta, New York, Washington DC, Utah, Boston (USA), United Kingdom, Germany, The Netherlands, Jaipur in India, South Korea, Nairobi, Ghana, Uganda, Mozambique, Pemba Island, Nigeria, Zambia, Lusaka, Namibia, Ethiopia and Morocco.

Vision And Mission Statement

To achieve a holistic liberation and full participation of African Traditional Religion in South Africa and globally through research, public lectures, and publication from an inside perspective.

  • To restore the dignity of the indigenous faith in a changing society
  • To promote and protect the rights of the South African Customary law in a changing and diverse country

Ubuntu

Uphold the African philosophy of Ubuntu, which bases its beliefs on sharing, promotion of the underprivileged and the recognition of interdependence and mutual responsibility as human beings.

Integrity

We adhere to the highest standards of honesty, accountability, and transparency in our work. We respect our commitments and we deliver on our promises without fear or favour

Excellence

We strive for excellence in everything we do. We seek to achieve quality, innovation, and impact in our programmes and initiatives.

"I am because we are, and since we are, therefore I am."

This echoes the profound African philosophy of ubuntu, emphasizing communal existence and interdependence.