About Us
WELCOME TO
Skills Development
C-DEZ Foundation NPC (2025/321291/08) is a Non-Profit organization, based in Pretoria, South Africa. Founded in 2025, by Dr. Zorro Nyathi-George and her three daughters, (Calm, Desire, Emerald – C-DEZ), its aim is to empower youths as well as men and women through entrepreneurial skills development.
The C-DEZ Foundation NPC is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering economic independence and growth. We are committed to empowering youths, men, and women by equipping them with the entrepreneurial skills and resources needed to start and grow their own businesses in Agriculture, Disaster Management and Construction, whilst ensuring that our humanitarian aspect of the organization is treated with the utmost priority it demands.
We are Committed to Success
To be a catalyst for economic transformation in South Africa, where every individual, regardless of their background, has the opportunity and skills to become a successful entrepreneur. We envision vibrant, self-sustaining communities built on the foundation of entrepreneurial excellence.
- Providing practical training in Agriculture, Disaster Management and Construction as well as in business management, financial literacy, and market access.
- Creating mentorship opportunities that connect aspiring entrepreneurs with seasoned professionals.
- Fostering a supportive ecosystem that enables and nurtures new and emerging enterprises.
Our passion is ignited by the potential we see in every individual. We are driven by the belief that empowerment through entrepreneurship is a powerful tool for social upliftment and poverty alleviation. We are passionate about watching our program participants transform from job seekers into job creators, driving their own destinies and contributing to a stronger national economy.
Our team
We operate with transparency and accountability, maintaining the highest standards of honesty in all our engagements.
Dr. Zorro V. Nyathi-George
Chairperson (PhD, Leadership and Governance)
Calm Mbonisi S. George
(Finance Manager, Agriculture Technology Student)
Desire Nontando S. George
(Legal Services, BCom Law Student)
Emerald Thuselihle S. George
(Support Services Aviation Student)