About Us

Dane Harvey

Co-Founding Director

Brought up in Mariannridge township in KwaZulu-Natal, Dane is a businessman with years of global experience leading finance organizations within multinational companies. From a financially disadvantaged background, Dane was a beneficiary of scholarships and trust fund bursaries, which afforded him access to quality high schools (Pinetown Boys High and Kearsney College, KwaZulu-Natal) as well as one of South Africa's premier universities (University of Cape Town). After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant of South Africa, Dane has spent 15 years in multinational companies, where he currently serves as a Chief Financial Officer. Dane and his wife (co-founder Fatima Harvey) reside in the United States and maintain strong ties to South Africa, specifically the Mariannridge community.

Fatima Harvey

Co-Founding Director

Fatima's passion for youth advocacy and education began at a young age. Early experiences as a youth health advocate with Planned Parenthood's TeenAge Communication Theatre (TACT), and her time as a volunteer English and Maths teacher in Ghana shaped her view that knowledge and education are powerful tools for empowerment. Fatima has worked in multi-national organizations. Her career spans industries and geographies, including 6 year living and working across Africa. She was introduced to Mariannridge as her husband’s hometown and was inspired by the resilience, fellowship, and vibrancy of the community. Fatima currently resides in the United States where she works in the non-profit sector in the area of field of development.

Helen Mkhize

Non-Executive Director | Application Review Committee Chair

Helen holds a Bachelors of Business Science in Finance from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and a Post Graduate Diploma in Strategy and Innovation Business from Saïd Business School. She has 15 years of leadership experience in investment banking and development finance in Africa.

Jonathan Cleary

Non-Executive Director

Jonathan holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Pretoria and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business from Wits Business School. He’s a proud product of Mariannridge, having completed his primary education at Mariannridge Primary and Secondary Schools. After spending 9 years in the South African Air Force, he transitioned to the energy industry where he worked in both power stations and corporate environments. Through all of his educational pursuits, he has been the recipient of bursaries and sponsorships, the likes of which the SHAZH Foundation sets out to provide to deserving candidates. He therefore has a deep appreciation of the role the Foundation will play in the eradication of generational poverty. Jonathan is currently pursuing entrepreneurial pursuits and resides with his wife, Latoya and their 3 sons in Fourways, Johannesburg.