Merwa Business Projects – a proudly 100% black-owned conglomerate delivering excellence in logistics, civil construction, agribusiness and community development across Limpopo and beyond.
From humble beginnings in 2004, Merwa Business Projects was established as a Logistics, Civil Construction, General Building and Construction Management company specialising in diverse project types for both public and private clients.
Founded by Ms Pelewe Stella Machete and Mr Thabo Victor Machete, the company was built on old world values and integrity with an express purpose of contributing to the reduction of poverty and unemployment in South Africa.
Today, Merwa has grown into a diversified multi-discipline institution with operations spanning Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Gauteng – serving government departments, municipalities, and private sector clients.
Ms Pelewe Stella Machete (Director) · Mr Thabo Victor Machete (Director) · Mr Itumeleng Carel Machete
Merwa Business Projects has diversified into a multi-discipline institution delivering value across four strategic business divisions.
Short and long haul transportation across South Africa. Our professional fleet delivers consolidated goods, industrial cargo, and government logistics with reliability and efficiency. Clients include Palabora Copper, Komatiland Forests, and major private contractors.
Poultry and vegetable farming operations supplying fresh produce to local communities and commercial clients. Supporting food security and economic empowerment in the Limpopo region through sustainable agricultural practices.
Civil construction, general building, roads, bridges, stormwater systems, water reticulation, and sanitation infrastructure. Delivered successfully for Mopani District Municipality and private contractors.
Community development, skills transfer, and empowerment programmes for previously disadvantaged individuals, youth, women, and people with disabilities. Supporting emerging contractors and facilitating training initiatives.
Our team has expertise to execute works of the highest quality across a broad range of disciplines.
Consolidated goods, industrial cargo, and government logistics across South Africa.
Civil engineering for municipal and provincial road infrastructure projects.
Water reticulation systems, water retaining structures, and rural household sanitation.
Residential and commercial building, renovation, sports complexes, and ablution facilities.
Supply and delivery of foodstuffs to primary and secondary schools under the Dept. of Education.
Professional cleaning and facilities management for commercial and government clients.
Full event planning, catering, and management services for corporate and government events.
Nutritional programme management, food supply, and commercial catering services.
Selected highlights from our extensive portfolio of successfully completed contracts.
Merwa is certified as a Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor by SANAS. We are committed to broad-based economic transformation, gender equity, youth empowerment, and skills development across all our operations.