Tumi Hlongwane (CA)SA

MDP BBBEE Wits: Team Lead

Tumi is a co-founder of a black women owned investment and private equity company and Chartered Accountant (CA) with a wealth of experience in investment banking and BBBEE advisory. She played a pivotal role in significant transactions, including the R12 billion Kagiso Tiso merger, advising Thebe Investment Corporation on acquisition transactions, and providing BBBEE and EEIP advisory to a global consulting firm operating in South Africa.

Tumi qualified as a CA in 2008 after completing her articles with Deloitte in the Financial Institutions Service Team. Her exceptional talent was recognised in 2016 when she was named a finalist in the SAICA Top 35 Under 35. That same year, she was one of the top five honourees in the Sanlam Young Professional Entrepreneur Awards.

Palesa Moalusi (CA)SA

Senior Consultant

Palesa is a seasoned Chartered Accountant who earned her qualification in 2007, following her articles at Deloitte’s Financial Institutions Service Team. During her tenure at Deloitte, she gained extensive experience in corporate finance, particularly within the Due Diligence department.

Palesa later joined Freetel Capital as an Investment Analyst, where she honed her expertise in the investment sector. Over the years, she has served on various boards and audit committees, contributing at strategic accountability and oversight levels.

Currently, Palesa applies her financial acumen and leadership skills at Mohau Capital, focusing on BBBEE and Supplier Development initiatives.