2026-01-31 –, Machankura
Bitcoin Circular Economies in South Africa
Bitcoin Circular Economies in South Africa
Josef is a bitcoiner with a passion for bitcoin education. Josef currently leads the Trezor Academy, a non-profit educational initiative with the goal to bring Bitcoin awareness to places where it is needed the most. Author of Bitcoin: Separation of Money and State.
Luthando Ndabambi began his tenure with The Surfer Kids in May 2019, initially serving as a surf coach. In August 2021, he embarked on his journey into the world of Bitcoin, dedicating himself to understanding Bitcoin and facilitating its adoption within his community. He actively engaged in onboarding local shops in his township to accept Bitcoin as a form of payment. Today, Luthando serves as the Project Community Lead for The Surfer Kids and Bitcoin Ekasi, where he continues driving innovation and community engagement.
Thulisa Sikolpati (28) is building a circular Economy in Khayelitsha called Bitcoin Loxion, modelled after projects like Bitcoin Ekasi and Bitcoin Beach. She was born and raised in Khayelitsha, a township in the Western Cape of South Africa, on the Cape Flats in the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality. The name Khayelitsha is Xhosa for New Home. It is reputed to be one of the largest and fastest-growing townships in South Africa.
Twitter: @BitcoinLoxion.
Ellie is the Chair of the Witsand Ratepayers Association and a keen participant in Bitcoin Witsand, a fantastic Bitcoin circular economy.
Ellie and her husband are the owners of Ellie’s on Main, the first restaurant to accept Bitcoin in Witsand, as well as Nella se Winkel , a general dealer and fuel station also accepting Bitcoin in this tiny coastal village.
Her journey includes being an investment accountant, MBA alumnus, marketer and homeschooling mom. Currently she commutes to Sandton as Head of Business Development & Stakeholder Relations at Frusina Holdings.
She’s passionate about education, human flourishing and community development.
Retshepile a Bitcoin social entrepreneur from the West Side of Johannesburg.
He is a passionate Bitcoin advocate with a deep commitment to community building.
Through education, dignity, and economic self-determination, he works tirelessly to empower communities — one Satoshi at a time.