Welcome to the University of Bolobedu Development Foundation—an initiative to empower the Mopani region through world-class education, innovation, and community upliftment.
Meet the passionate visionaries guiding the foundation, including:
Non - Executive Director
Reverend Tebogo Modika, Executive Director, blends academic excellence and visionary leadership to champion Unibol Foundation’s mission of transformative rural higher education.
Board Chairperson
Mr Fred M. Motupa, Chairperson, provides visionary leadership, strategic governance, and stewardship to guide Unibol Foundation’s rural higher‑education and community development mission.
Director Corporate Affairs
Mr NS Mobai, Director: Corporate Affairs, drives stakeholder engagement, governance compliance, and strategic communications to strengthen Unibol Foundation’s institutional impact.
The University of Bolobedu Development Foundation (UBDF) is a registered public benefit organization working to establish the first university in Bolobedu. Our goal is to unlock access to higher education for rural and underserved communities in Tzaneen, Tarental, and beyond.
UBDF is driving the establishment of the first university in Bolobedu to provide quality, accessible higher education, focusing on agriculture, tourism, and innovation to transform rural and underserved communities.
Founded by local leaders, professionals, and royal custodians, UBDF is a community-driven initiative that reflects the region’s heritage while aiming to meet global academic and development standards.
With strong alignment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the foundation promotes lifelong learning, economic growth, and local empowerment through research, partnerships, and practical skills development
Help us build a university that transforms lives and empowers generations.