WHERE IT ALL
STARTED
Founded in April 2014, Zenzele Fitness (Subsidiary of Zenzele Group) is a company that was founded on the basis of improving the lives of people on the go, whether it’s in the office or at home. Over the years we have dedicated ourselves to bring about a world class experience and designed and operated some of the best fitness centres in Africa.
Through our experience we have provided bespoke products and services that meet the individual needs of our clients. We pride ourselves in having played a part in making fitness and wellness accessible to every person in the South African market.
- Level 1 BB-BEE Contributor
- 100% Black owned
- Top Entrepreneur Award
- Obama Young African Leaders Initiative Winner 2016
TUMI PHAKE
CEO & FOUNDER
Award-winning entrepreneur, business speaker, mentor. Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Zenzele Fitness Group. A former banker with seven years’ experience in investment and banking, Tumi holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Financial Management.
Inspired by his passion for health and fitness, Tumi’s vision is to positively impact on the burgeoning Chronic Disease Burden facing South Africa using the power of physical activity as both a preventative and treatment method. As much as 40% of all deaths in South Africa can be accredited to Non-Communicable Diseases or NCD’s and the world health organization believes that this will grow 24% in LMIC countries like South Africa over the next 10 years.
Mail&Guardian’s Top 200 Young South African’s list – recognized as a South African under the age of 35 who is a ground-breaker in his industry. South African ambassador for the prestigious Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) in the USA – a leadership programme established by former President Barack Obama for young African Leaders.