Libertalia Group
Libertalia Group is a South African diversified services company with a strong education division focused on real estate training, learnerships and youth empowerment, recognised as the Top Education Youth-Owned Brand by Wits Business School.
Brand Story
Libertalia Group is a South African multinational group of companies founded in 2016 by Mhlonishwa Winston Kunene, headquartered in Waterfall City, Gauteng, with interests in Real Estate, Finance and Education.
The group’s flagship company, Libertalia Group | Real Estate, works with SETA and education partners to bring property education and career opportunities to young people across South Africa.
Over time, Libertalia has built a diversified services offering that includes property sales, rentals, finance, consultancy and a dedicated education division providing accredited courses and learnerships.
Libertalia’s education focus has earned it recognition as the Top Education Youth-Owned Brand in South Africa, sponsored by Wits Business School at the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards.
Why It Exists
Libertalia Group exists to help young South Africans build careers and businesses in the property sector through accessible education, mentorship and real-world opportunities.
The group was created to respond to barriers that keep many young people out of real estate — lack of information, training and access to networks and finance.
Through courses, internships, learnerships and partnerships with bond originators and finance companies, Libertalia aims to create a pipeline of skilled property practitioners and entrepreneurs.
To enlist, upskill and create opportunities for youth in the property sector by providing top-tier education, practical training and support services under one brand.
Founder & Key People
Mhlonishwa Winston Kunene
Founder & CEOMhlonishwa Winston Kunene is the founder and CEO of Libertalia Group, a diversified services company with a strong focus on property education and youth empowerment.
As a business speaker and entrepreneur, he works to inspire and equip young people with the knowledge and tools to enter the real estate industry and build sustainable businesses.
Under his leadership, Libertalia has formed strategic partnerships with SETA, bond originators and bridging finance companies to create a one-stop ecosystem for property education and services.
Achievements & Recognition
Libertalia Group has earned recognition for its contribution to property education, youth empowerment and business growth in South Africa.
Top Education Youth-Owned Brand
Libertalia Group was awarded the Top Education Youth-Owned Brand in South Africa by Wits Business School at the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards.
Global Brands Award & Expansion
The group has won a Global Brands Award for Fastest Growing Real Estate Marketing Brand and continues to expand through acquisitions and real estate technology development.
What They Do
Libertalia Group provides real estate education (courses, learnerships, internships), property services (sales, rentals, valuations, finance) and business support for emerging property entrepreneurs.