Launch your presence
Websites
Fast, accessible websites and online stores designed to earn trust, generate leads, and support growth.
- Business & marketing websites
- E-commerce experiences
- Content management & analytics
HoldingsWhatsAppWebsites, applications and internal systems for South African businesses. We start with what is slowing you down, not with a technology.
What we build
We start with the business outcome, then combine strategy, design, and engineering to build the right solution.
Launch your presence
Fast, accessible websites and online stores designed to earn trust, generate leads, and support growth.
Turn an idea into a product
Focused web and mobile applications built around real users, clear priorities, and a practical path to market.
Improve how work gets done
Secure systems, integrations, and automation that replace manual work and help established businesses scale.
Built to be a dependable technology partner
Why Shalem
Good software is not measured by how much code is written. It is measured by how clearly it solves the problem, supports its users, and creates value for the business.
We define the business outcome, users, and priorities before choosing technology or writing code.
Strategy, product design, engineering, testing, and launch are handled as one joined-up process.
We create practical, maintainable software designed around the people who will use it every day.
You see working progress, understand the decisions, and retain control of the product we build.
Choose your path
Select where your business is today to see how Shalem can help you move forward.
Startup founder
We help you reduce uncertainty, choose the right first release, and launch an MVP that can be tested with real customers.
How we work
Every engagement follows a visible process, with decisions and progress shared throughout the project.
Clarify the opportunity, users, constraints, and measures of success.
Shape the right first release, delivery roadmap, and technical approach.
Turn workflows and requirements into an experience people can use confidently.
Develop, test, and review the product in visible, practical stages.
Release safely, learn from real use, and evolve the software as the business grows.
Technology
We select technology for reliability, maintainability, security, and the needs of the product—not because a particular tool is fashionable.
Where we work
Shalem Holdings is grounded in South Africa and structured for modern remote delivery. We can work closely with teams across cities and time zones while keeping communication personal and progress visible.
Featured work
A secure internal platform created for Route Monitoring to bring training administration, attendance, and reporting into one connected workflow.
Route Monitoring
One secure platform for registration, QR check-in, training administration, and auditable reporting.
About Shalem Holdings
From our base in Soweto, we combine business understanding, product thinking, design, and engineering to build software that solves real problems and creates measurable value.
Visit or locate us
1353 Thlanthlangane Street
Diepkloof Ext 3, Soweto
Gauteng, 1864
The team
A small, hands-on team that stays close to your business—from the first conversation about the problem through to the system running in production.

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Marc Themba Mbanyele is the founder and CEO of Shalem Holdings, a technology company focused on helping ambitious businesses turn ideas and operational challenges into useful software.
He founded the company in Soweto in 2025 on a simple belief: the right technology should make a business easier to run, easier to understand, and ready to grow. Every engagement starts with the people who will use the system and the commercial outcome it needs to support.

Co-Founder
Fezile Kula is the Co-Founder of Shalem Holdings (Pty) Ltd, where he provides strategic leadership focused on building a resilient, purpose-driven enterprise with a long-term vision for sustainable growth. Guided by the belief that exceptional organisations are built on integrity, accountability, and innovation, he is committed to creating value that extends beyond business success.
Drawing on his background in information technology and systems engineering, Fezile brings a disciplined, analytical approach to business strategy, corporate governance, and operational excellence. He believes that sound decision-making, responsible leadership, and a culture of continuous improvement are the cornerstones of enduring organisations.
As Co-Founder, his vision is to position Shalem Holdings as a trusted and diversified business that delivers meaningful solutions, cultivates lasting partnerships, and contributes positively to the communities it serves. Through principled leadership and an unwavering commitment to excellence, he is dedicated to building a legacy that creates enduring value for clients, partners, communities, and future generations.

Software Engineer
Morris Sambo is a software engineer and technology enthusiast passionate about building innovative, reliable, and user-focused digital solutions. He has experience developing web applications and business systems using modern technologies such as Next.js, React, PostgreSQL, Supabase, Git, and Microsoft Azure.
Morris enjoys turning real-world problems into practical software solutions, with a strong focus on clean development, system efficiency, and continuous improvement. He is particularly interested in software engineering, data science, cloud technologies, and emerging innovations in technology.
With a passion for learning and problem-solving, Morris strives to build technology that makes a meaningful impact and helps businesses work smarter and more efficiently.

Shareholder & Executive
Naniwe Maqetuka is a film producer, creative strategist, business executive, and social impact leader with more than two decades of experience spanning the creative industries, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership development, and community empowerment.
As a film producer, Naniwe develops and produces documentaries, television programming, and purpose-driven content that amplifies African voices, preserves cultural heritage, and inspires meaningful conversations. She is also the author of Unmuted, a memoir that chronicles her journey from silence to self-empowerment, offering hope and encouragement to others who have experienced adversity.
Beyond the creative industries, Naniwe is a shareholder and executive at Shalem Holdings, where she contributes to strategic growth, innovation, and business development. Her ability to connect business strategy, technology, and storytelling enables her to create opportunities that generate both commercial value and social impact.
Naniwe serves as Chairperson of the Inkwenkwezi Alumni Foundation, leading initiatives that unite alumni to invest in education, mentorship, and community development. Under her leadership, the Foundation is committed to creating sustainable opportunities for learners while fostering a culture of giving back.
She is also a Director of Attuned You, an organisation focused on leadership development and personal transformation; a Director of Umoya Visuals, a creative company specialising in visual storytelling and content production; and a Director of the Novaris Foundation, supporting initiatives that promote environmental awareness and social upliftment.
Recognised for her collaborative leadership style and strategic thinking, Naniwe is passionate about building organisations that create lasting value. Whether producing compelling stories, growing innovative businesses, or leading community-focused initiatives, she is driven by a commitment to excellence, integrity, and purposeful leadership.
Naniwe believes that authentic storytelling has the power to transform lives, strong leadership creates opportunities for others, and sustainable success is measured by the positive impact we leave on people and communities.
Want to talk to the people who would actually build your project?
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Here are the essentials. If your question is not covered, send us a WhatsApp message and we’ll help.
Ask us directlyNo. Bring us the business challenge or idea. We will help you clarify the users, priorities, scope, and best first version before development begins.
A focused website can take a few weeks; larger applications take longer. After discovery, your proposal will include clear phases, milestones, and a realistic delivery schedule.
Ownership, handover, and any third-party licences are agreed before development begins. Your proposal will clearly state what you own and what access, documentation, and support you receive.
Start a conversation
Tell us about your idea, challenge, or opportunity. We will help you identify a practical next step—no complete brief required.