Unique Structure:
We use a combination of a core team and an ecosystem of consultants possessing a wide range talents and expertise that cover the African economic landscape to deliver business solutions to clients.
A strategic group of experts in what they do
About Us
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Creative Strategic Communication Company
We work very closely with executive teams, corporate affairs, marketing and investor relations leaders to develop and deliver strategic communications and public affairs programmes that help achieve business objectives and enhance stakeholder value sustainably.
We help our clients navigate the rapidly transforming business landscape and offering them bespoke and end-to-end communications solutions.
- Level 1 BBBEE Contributor
- 100% Black-Owned
Less is more:
We believe small, highly experienced teams deliver better outcomes in an environment of commoditized communications solutions.
Insights-led counsel:
We don’t guess, we are research driven
Our team
Meet our team
A core team backed by an ecosystem of consultants covering the African economic landscape.
Mr Khaya Buthelezi
Founder & MD
Khaya has more 25 years of reputation and crisis communication advisory experience spanning both the public and private sectors. His former employers include Bidvest, eThekwini Municipality,…
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Ms Salmina Kgaje
Junior Consultant
Salmina Kgaje holds a postgraduate Btech degree in Public Relations & Communications from the Vaal University of technology. She believes that the academic qualifications have prepared a…
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Mr Sizwe Salamani, AGA (S.A.)
Finance Director
Sizwe is a member of the SA Institute of Chartered Accountants) and currently registered as a Associate General Accountant.…
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Mrs Colene Arendse-Agbleke
Events Director
Colene has over 20 years of hands-on experience in event planning and management. She has learnt the complexities of international conferencing in Africa, and the role of meticulous planning…
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Thandukwazi Gcabashe
Communications Strategist
Thandukwazi Babusibezwe Gcabashe is a communications strategist with over 17 years of experience shaping clear, compelling brand narratives across corporate and agency environments. He bring…
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Itumeleng Mollo
PR & Communications Consultant
Itumeleng is a PR and Communications Consultant and Events Freelancer whose core strength lies in social media coordination and digital storytelling. She combines expertise in strategic comm…
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Lerato Tsotetsi
Digital Marketing & Copywriting
Lerato is a digital marketing and copywriting professional with over a decade of experience rooted in listening—to audiences, data, and cultural context. This approach informs how she …
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Business status
Level 1 BBBEE Contributor
100% Black-Owned
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What our clients say
WE RECOMMEND APHINKO'S SERVICES IN MEDIA AND PR RELATIONS, TO ANY PROSPECTIVE CLIENT
AKANI RETIREMENT
WE RECOMMEND THE SERVICES OF APHINKO IN REGARDS TO CRISIS COMMUNICATION, TRANSACTION ANNOUNCEMENT AND REPUTATION ADVISORY TO ANY PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS.
MERGENCE
APHINKO CONSULTING WAS APPOINTED FOR PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS FOR THE CRISIS MANAGEMENT, LITIGATION COMMUNICATION, MEDIA RELATIONS AND EXECUTIVE PROFILING AND WE CAN CONFIRM THAT WE ARE PLEASED WITH THE SERVICES THEY OFFERED. WE BELIEVE THEY CAN ADD VALUE TO ANY BUSINESS.
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