“My personal passion is job creation and this is how we can really change the future of this nation; a future we can create by our actions today. By investing in 12J, by investing in small or medium-sized  enterprises, by creating jobs, we’re in fact stabilizing this country and taking away the threats of crime, unemployment and poverty.”

Chartered Accountant CA (SA), Registered Auditor and Senior Business Rescue Practitioner. For the last 14 years, Neill has been a partner of Hobbs Sinclair where his skills have been utilised in building an accounting practice, specialising in tax structures. Neill is a Chartered Accountant CA (SA) and has a BComm honours degree in Financial Management. Neill completed his audit articles at Coopers & Lybrand (now PWC). Furthermore, he acted on the main board as a director and managing director for Rennie Grinaker Zimbabwe Limited, Kestrel Group and Elexir technology Holdings Ltd. Four years ago Neill became a Business Rescue Practitioner and has taken on many successful appointments to date which involved hundreds of jobs being saved and a return of profitability to these companies. His high level strategic management was a key driver which led to their success.

“Section 12J is a unique opportunity to invest your tax money for your own account into companies that create jobs, rather than simply paying it over to SARS.”

After graduating Cum Laude and completing his Post Graduate Degree in Property Studies at the University of Cape Town, Zane began his career at several high-worth property portfolios, including Old Mutual and the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) where he oversaw a portfolio of large projects and acquisitions, including the V&A Waterfront.

Following the PIC, Zane started his first company, Proventus Property, which initiated, designed and managed several residential and commercial developments, including modern-living and luxury residential estates. In 2017, Flyt Property Investment was founded as a Joint Venture between Proventus Property and a larger financial partner. Under his leadership, Flyt’s mandate is to seek and execute investment opportunities that not only create value for shareholders, but contribute positively to the built environment landscape of the Cape.

Zane has nearly two decades of technical and practical experience in the field, spanning property, asset and development management.

“Anuva is the most transparent 12J VCC in terms of financial reporting and communication with shareholders. We are trusted by the captains of industry and smaller investors alike and have built a well-respected portfolio of resilient businesses.”

Motivated, hardworking and loyal is how Anika describes herself which is testament to her success in the accounting environment/domain over a short period of time. Graduating from the University of Pretoria with a Bcom Accounting, Anika went on to get her Honours in Chartered Accountancy from the University of Johannesburg.  She completed her articles at Ernst & Young in Sandton before moving on to an assistant management position in forensics at Ernst & Young, Cape Town.   

Anika started with Anuva Investments in September 2021 as Group Financial Manager and will be commencing her new position as CFO in March 2023 directing Anuva’s financial goals, objectives and budgets. Anika is a team player, with excellent attention to detail and is someone who motivates people with her positive mind set. She is sure to flourish in her new role.

Berti’s career started with Deloitte in Zimbabwe. From there, he specialized in financial operation management in the financial, transport, construction and FMCG industries, working with businesses throughout Southern Africa. He gained further expertise in organizational structuring with a UK based fiduciary management group and a Canadian multi-national corporation. Berti has joined ANUVA as the Operations Manager, to streamline the on-boarding processes and financial servicing of Anuva’s 12J qualifying companies. He believes that with the right energy and authentic engagement, great things can be achieved.

“Anuva is a successful pioneer in the field of investing 12J funding to partner with enterprising management teams to grow their businesses and create jobs.”

Alan is Chairman of Synchron Markings (Pty) Ltd, Claremont Consolidated Investments (Pty) Ltd, Anuva Investments Ltd. and CEO of the Synland Property Trust. Alan is a graduate of Stellenbosch and Witwatersrand universities and began his career at the Industrial Development Corporation of SA Ltd. He thereafter played a key role in the formation and listing on the JSE of the electronics group Control Instruments Ltd. in 1987. During this time the group exported to over 42 countries worldwide and won the State President’s award for export achievement. After moving to Cape Town in 1992, Alan purchased Synchron Markings an importer and distributor of specialized materials for the packaging and labeling industries, blinds, awnings and tent materials. Synchron represents the world’s leading principals in these fields. Since then he has also been involved in the development of a portfolio of industrial properties in prime locations in the Western Cape.

“My personal passion is job creation and this is how we can really change the future of this nation; a future we can create by our actions today. By investing in 12J, by investing in small or medium-sized  enterprises, by creating jobs, we’re in fact stabilizing this country and taking away the threats of crime, unemployment and poverty.”

Chartered Accountant CA (SA), Registered Auditor and Senior Business Rescue Practitioner. For the last 14 years, Neill has been a partner of Hobbs Sinclair where his skills have been utilised in building an accounting practice, specialising in tax structures. Neill is a Chartered Accountant CA (SA) and has a BComm honours degree in Financial Management. Neill completed his audit articles at Coopers & Lybrand (now PWC). Furthermore, he acted on the main board as a director and managing director for Rennie Grinaker Zimbabwe Limited, Kestrel Group and Elexir technology Holdings Ltd. Four years ago Neill became a Business Rescue Practitioner and has taken on many successful appointments to date which involved hundreds of jobs being saved and a return of profitability to these companies. His high level strategic management was a key driver which led to their success.

Greig completed his tertiary education at UNISA with a BCompt Honours and Post-Graduate Diploma in Auditing. He also completed his articles at Betty and Dickson (now RSM Betty and Dickson). Apart from many years of public practice, Greig has also served as CFO for a number of prominent private companies. He became a partner at Hobbs Sinclair in 2006, specialising in corporate structure, tax compliance, audit, financial and management accounting, tax and financial strategy. Greig has an exceptional knack in financial management and his years of experience have earned him the reputation of a strategic business analyst.In his spare time, Greig is a passionate junior soccer coach and when he’s not on the field, he’ll be golfing or spending time with his wife and two sons.

“Section 12J is a unique opportunity to invest your tax money for your own account into companies that create jobs, rather than simply paying it over to SARS.”

After graduating Cum Laude and completing his Post Graduate Degree in Property Studies at the University of Cape Town, Zane began his career at several high-worth property portfolios, including Old Mutual and the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) where he oversaw a portfolio of large projects and acquisitions, including the V&A Waterfront.

Following the PIC, Zane started his first company, Proventus Property, which initiated, designed and managed several residential and commercial developments, including modern-living and luxury residential estates. With the successful merger of Proventus Property with a larger partner in 2017, Zane founded Flyt Property Investments. Under his leadership, Flyt’s mandate is to seek and execute investment opportunities that not only create value for shareholders, but contribute positively to the built environment landscape of the Cape.

Zane has nearly two decades of technical and practical experience in the field, spanning property, asset and development management.

“This is an extraordinary opportunity.”

Experienced entrepreneur and key individual of iTouch and ViaMedia. Michael achieved a BSc Honours degree after studying Zoology and Computer Science at the University of Cape Town and then the University of the Witwatersrand. He went on to work as a programmer at Eskom before spending four years travelling and volunteering in South and Central America as a zoologist. On returning to South Africa, he started working for iTouch, a company specialising in mobile phone services, which became an international leader in the industry and listed on the London Stock Exchange, during his tenure as General Manager of the consumer division in South Africa. Michael left iTouch to become Marketing Director and shareholder of ViaMedia, which soon became the top company of its kind, in the country, under his guidance.

“With unemployment so high in this country the determination Anuva has shown to take struggling SME’s to successful businesses and secure employment for many is a great success story. I am proud to be associated with Anuva.”

Kobus is the Managing Director of PKF Constantia Valley Cape Town. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and has been in public practice since he qualified in 1995. He started in his career concentrating on audits but has over the last couple of years focused on valuations, acquisitions, due diligence work, tax advice and assisting SME’s with streamlining their processes and making their businesses more profitable. In being part of two international networks over the years, Kobus has also vast experience in cross border operations.

“This is an extraordinary opportunity.”

Experienced entrepreneur and key individual of iTouch and ViaMedia. Michael achieved a BSc Honours degree after studying Zoology and Computer Science at the University of Cape Town and then the University of the Witwatersrand. He went on to work as a programmer at Eskom before spending four years travelling and volunteering in South and Central America as a zoologist. On returning to South Africa, he started working for iTouch, a company specialising in mobile phone services, which became an international leader in the industry and listed on the London Stock Exchange, during his tenure as General Manager of the consumer division in South Africa. Michael left iTouch to become Marketing Director and shareholder of ViaMedia, which soon became the top company of its kind, in the country, under his guidance.

Brett Dawson completed his B.Comm at the University of Witwatersrand in 1988, and went on to acquire his BAcc, and CA (SA). Brett became CEO of Dimension Data in 2004. He held the reins for a remarkable 12 years, taking the company through four major transitions, and he is a firm believer that technology is core to every business strategy. He is currently the Chairman of Free2cycle and the Non-executive Director at Altron.

“The key aspect of Anuva that sits with me as an investor and a member of the investment team is their professionalism and conviction to invest in companies which provide a sound opportunity while at the same time aim to uphold the essence of 12J through increasing employment and providing capital and management expertise to promising SMEs.”

Chartered Accountant (CA) SA. In 1985 Brita completed her BCom. (CTA) in Accounting at the University of Cape town and started her career in the auditing profession with Deloitte where she remained for seven years. Brita then specialised in Corporate Accounting and Reporting and was Group Financial manager at several listed companies including HL&H Timber Products a Division of HL&H Limited, Kohler Packaging Limited and Malbak Limited. During this period Brita completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Management with Henley Business School. Having left the corporate world to be available for her family, Brita has remained involved in several entrepreneurial business ventures over the past 15 years both as an investor and advisor.