Zimasa Zama Mretyana is the visionary behind the Rivoni Foundation, an emerging nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities through creative expression, social development, and grassroots resilience. Under her leadership, the foundation has quickly gained traction, earning nominations for both the Mzantsi Arts and Media Awards and the She Millionaire Community Builder Award in 2024.
Zimasa’s work is rooted in the belief that creativity and community go hand in hand. Through the Rivoni Foundation, she has developed programs that uplift women, youth, and marginalized voices—using arts, storytelling, and development workshops as vehicles for healing and change.
Her nomination for the She Millionaire Award speaks to her dedication as a builder of safe, supportive, and visionary community spaces. The foundation’s initiatives address issues ranging from education and mentorship to economic upliftment and artistic empowerment.
Despite limited resources, Zimasa has cultivated a strong team and network of supporters who believe in the Rivoni Foundation’s mission: to inspire a culture of excellence, accountability, and collective progress. With a deep personal commitment to leadership, she continues to seek platforms that will elevate her organization’s impact and amplify its message of hope.
Zimasa’s letter to the Free SA Young Leaders Awards embodies humility, ambition, and gratitude. She leads not for accolades, but for transformation—and through Rivoni, she is planting seeds of lasting change.
