Legacy. Innovation.
‍Integrity. Community.

Move with purpose, breathe life into long-term visions and uplift through trust, insight, and action.

Umoya. Rooted in legacy, driven by values.

UMOYA CAPITAL was born from a simple but powerful idea: that true wealth goes beyond numbers. It’s about legacy. It’s about relationships. It’s about stewardship and the ability to create lasting, positive impact — not just for one generation, but for many to come.

‍We are a South African family office founded on values that have been passed down through generations — values of trust, integrity, community, and courage. The name UMOYA, meaning spirit, air, or breath in isiZulu and isiXhosa, is a reflection of who we are: a living, breathing family enterprise driven by purpose and guided by something deeper than profit.

The Future We’re Building

We see our role as stewards of this vision working quietly, intentionally,
and faithfully behind the scenes to align wealth with purpose.

Testimonials

“I was seventeen years old, just finishing school in a small suburb outside Damascus. My world felt limited, but I knew I wanted to make a difference — especially for women and communities affected by conflict. Umoya discovered my story through a youth writing initiative I joined after school. I had written about justice and rebuilding trust in post-conflict societies. They saw something in me — before I fully believed in myself. They offered me a full scholarship, helped me apply to law programs abroad, and even arranged a placement for me at a human rights law centre in Cape Town. Umoya didn’t just help me study law — they helped me build a life I’m proud to live.”

Nour Almasri, 28

Attorney, Damascus, Syria

"I still remember the day someone from UMOYA visited our community health workshop in Soweto. I was 18, volunteering, passionate about biology, but unsure how I’d afford university. They saw something in me — and within months, I was enrolled at the University of Cape Town with full financial support. UMOYA didn’t just sponsor me — they walked the journey with me. Tuition, books, housing, mentorship, even wellness support during high-pressure years — they were there for it all. But more than that, I’ve become a mentor myself, helping guide other students coming up behind me."

Sibusiso Dlamini, 31

Medical Doctor, Johannesburg, South Africa

"I come from a small village outside Marrakech where opportunities after high school are rare. I was the first in my family to finish high school, but I had no path forward. Then came UMOYA — reaching across borders, quietly changing lives. They offered me a scholarship to study education in Rabat. Today, I teach at a community school in Marrakech. I teach not just math and language, but hope — the kind UMOYA gave me. They reminded me that someone believing in you is sometimes all it takes."

Youssef El-Haddad, 35

Primary School Teacher, Marrakech, Morocco

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