About Us
Esther Naledzi is a Christian-based Non-Profit Company established in 2015. We provide educational, financial and spiritual support to children with disadvantaged backgrounds from high school level to enable their pursuit of a tertiary education. We also assist our students in gaining valuable experience through vacation work programs. The organisation aids learners by providing the following:
- Extra lessons
- Role modelling campaigns
- Career days
- Life skills workshops
- Prayer groups
- Mentorship
These efforts are made possible by monthly member contributions and donations from kind hearted people who recognise the importance of our work and the plight of our students.

Meet our Founder

Dr Vathiswa Papu-Zamxaka
Founding CEO
Dr. Vathi Papu-Zamxaka is an academic par excellence, currently serving as Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Engagement at Tshwane University of Technology. She holds a PhD degree in Public Health from London South Bank University in the United Kingdom and a Master of Science degree in Public Health from the University of Umeå in Sweden.
As a beacon of how the pursuit of knowledge can shape one’s life, her greatest passion lies in helping young people gain access to higher education. This lead to Dr Papu-Zamxaka mobilising her peers to join her in the establishment of Esther Naledzi, an organisation she has chaired since its inception in 2016.