PRESS RELEASES
VUSI THEMBEKWAYO REVEALS CEO MINDSET SECRETS FOR BUILDING MULTI-GENERATIONAL LEGACY BUSINESSES
Date of publication: 6th August 2025
Issued: 6th August 2025
From: The Office of Vusi Thembekwayo
In a recent interview with Rolling Out, celebrated venture capitalist, motivational speaker, and best-selling author Vusi Thembekwayo broke down the essential elements of a successful CEO’s mindset, sharing transformative insights on leadership, capital deployment, and succession planning.
VUSI THEMBEKWAYO HEADLINES THE EDGE LEADERSHIP SERIES IN TRINIDAD, EMPOWERING CARIBBEAN BUSINESSES FOR GLOBAL SUCCESS
Date of publication: 17th July 2025
Issued: 17th July 2025
From: The Office of Vusi Thembekwayo
Vusi Thembekwayo, the renowned global business speaker, venture capitalist, and best-selling author, was the keynote speaker for the inaugural Edge Leadership Series which happened this year in Trinidad and Tobago.
VUSI THEMBEKWAYO CHAMPIONS AFRICA’S YOUTH AS THE CONTINENT’S GREATEST UNTAPPED RESOURCE AT UNLOCK SUMMIT
Date of publication: 12 July 2025
Issued: 12 July 2025
From: The Office of Vusi Thembekwayo
At the prestigious Unlock Summit hosted at the Mavuso Trade Centre, globally acclaimed speaker and entrepreneur Vusi Thembekwayo delivered a rousing keynote on Africa’s most transformative asset, its youth.
VUSI THEMBEKWAYO’S GLOBAL TOUR SETS NEW RECORD
Date of publication: 14 July 2025
Issued: 14 July 2025
From: The Office of Vusi Thembekwayo
Vusi Thembekwayo’s recent global tour has been a resounding success, marked by sold-out arenas and standing ovations that have cemented his position as Africa’s most influential business voice on the world stage. “This tour has been nothing short of sold-out arenas and standing ovations; a back-to-back run of full rooms, global stages, and defining moments,” Thembekwayo stated.
VUSI THEMBEKWAYO MAKES HISTORY AT THE GOOD SOIL FORUM, SHARING STAGE WITH OPRAH WINFREY & T.D JAKES
Date of publication: 14 July 2025
Issued: 14 July 2025
From: The Office of Vusi Thembekwayo
Globally recognized business authority Vusi Thembekwayo made history as the first-ever speaker from Africa at the 2025 Good Soil Forum, presented by Wells Fargo. Thembekwayo’s invitation placed him on the same prestigious stage as world-renowned leaders, including Ms. Oprah Winfrey and Chairman T.D. Jakes, who also spoke at the event.
VUSI THEMBEKWAYO WINS DEBATE AT THE OXFORD UNION, UNITED KINGDOM
Date of publication: 30 May 2025
Issued: 30 May 2025
From: The Office of Vusi Thembekwayo
Globally acclaimed entrepreneur and speaker Vusi Thembekwayo, alongside his teammate, American philosopher and educator Dr. Umar Johnson, secured a resounding victory at the historic Oxford Union debate on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Arguing for the motion, “The House Believes Africa must evict its colonial masters,” the duo won by a sweeping 273 votes to 28.
VUSI THEMBEKWAYO HONOURED WITH PRESTIGIOUS TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION & LEADERSHIP AWARD BY DISTRICT 74
Date of publication: 06 May 2025
Issued: 06 May 2025
From: The Office of Vusi Thembekwayo
Vusi Thembekwayo, a globally acclaimed entrepreneur, renowned speaker, and influential author, has been awarded the distinguished Toastmasters International Communication & Leadership Award by District 74, which represents Southern Africa.
VUSI THEMBEKWAYO ACCEPTS PRESTIGIOUS INVITATION TO DEBATE AT THE OXFORD UNION, CONTINUING GLOBAL DIALOGUE ON AFRICA’S FUTURE
Date of publication: 06 May 2025
Issued: 06 May 2025
From: The Office of Vusi Thembekwayo
In a continued recognition of his influential voice on the global stage, Vusi Thembekwayo; globally esteemed entrepreneur, compelling speaker, celebrated author, CEO of MyGrowthFund Venture Partners, Executive Chairman of Thembekwayo Legacy Group, and Chairman of the Dubai-based Watermark Afrika Fund Managers has accepted a distinguished invitation to speak at The Oxford Union.
VUSI THEMBEKWAYO INVITED TO DELIVER KEYNOTE AT PRESTIGIOUS HARVARD UNIVERSITY AFRICA DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE: A CALL TO SHAPE AFRICA’S FUTURE
Date of publication: 06 May 2025
Issued: 06 May 2025
From: The Office of Vusi Thembekwayo
Vusi Thembekwayo, the globally esteemed entrepreneur, celebrated business speaker, CEO of MyGrowthFund Venture Partners, Executive Chairman of Thembekwayo Legacy Group, and Chairman of the Dubai-based Watermark Afrika Fund Managers, has been honored with a distinguished invitation to deliver a keynote address at the 16th Annual Africa Development Conference (ADC) at Harvard University.
PRESS RELEASE: VUSI THEMBEKWAYO AND MYGROWTHFUND VENTURE PARTNERS LODGE FORMAL COMPLAINT AGAINST SUNDAY WORLD WITH PRESS COUNCIL
Date of publication: 16th April 2024
Issued: 01 May 2025
From: The Office of Vusi Thembekwayo
Vusi Thembekwayo and MyGrowthFund Venture Partners (Pty) Ltd have confirmed that a formal, detailed complaint has been filed with the Press Council of South Africa against the Sunday World newspaper and its journalist, Ngwako Malatji.
Official Media Response To Sunday World Article
In response to the media article published on 13 April 2025 regarding a legal matter involving Mr. Vusi Thembekwayo and a former business associate, we have issued the following formal statement.
FROM: The Office of Vusi Thembekwayo
OFFICIAL STATEMENT: COMMUNIQUÉ IN RESPONSE TO THE UNAUTHORISED USE OF MR. VUSI THEMBEKWAYO’S IMAGE, NAME & LIKENESS IN ONLINE SCAMS
Date of publication: 11th September 2024
Issued: 11th September 2024
From: The Office of Vusi Thembekwayo
VUSI THEMBEKWAYO NAMED GQ’S BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR, DISCUSSES MODERN MASCULINITY AND NUANCED LEADERSHIP
Date of publication: 27th July 2020
Issued: 27th July 2020
From: The Office of Vusi Thembekwayo
Vusi Thembekwayo, renowned venture capitalist and business icon, has been named GQ’s Business Leader of the Year.