Building a human legacy for AI times

My African Dream (Pty) Ltd is an independent South African organisation dedicated to building ideas and ventures that leave a lasting human legacy. From digital infrastructure and technology to education, health, philosophy and the creative arts, we create initiatives that connect people, preserve curiosity and improve lives. We believe today's ideas become tomorrow's legacy.

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My Family Tree · families as they really are

Every child belongs on the tree

The African family tree that knows the families we actually live in: mothers who are the root of their household, fathers of children with several mothers, step-families, adopted and fostered children, and two mothers or two fathers. Recorded truthfully, without shame, and owned by the family.

Our Digital Assets

Distinct products serving different needs across African life. Each built with purpose, operated independently.

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My Family Tree

Family · sign up

Private family trees, owned by families, with a free public knowledge centre. Powered by My African Dream (Pty) Ltd.

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MAD-Family

My Family Tree for the whole household

Middleweight for 3 people, Heavyweight for 6; the people you add never pay.

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curio.earth

Stay curious

A time capsule of real questions from real people.

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tlotlo.app

Treasure every cent

See your basket while you shop.

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Digital assets

Octavia Rabotapi Private Family Clinic

Affordable primary healthcare in De Deur, without needing medical aid.

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dibosto dibosto

Six books on the human condition, for AI times: R99 each from MAD-BOOKS, with a free summary of each.

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Dimple's Joy

Family fun hire for parties, functions and events: book online and pay upfront.

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MAD-Shop

Pay for every My African Dream product in one place, securely through Paystack.

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From our founder

Africa is not waiting to be given a future. We are building it.

My African Dream has been founded with one belief: Africa's legacy should be built by Africans, owned by Africans and kept in African hands. Everything we make starts from the family, where a people's memory lives, and stands on our own infrastructure, so our records, our money and our stories belong to us.

Above all, it is for the young: children who know their worth, keep learning every day, and carry Ubuntu into what comes next.

“Your job is life-long continuous learning and understanding the world and society around you.”

From the Open Letter to the Black AfriKan Child & Youth, 6 June 2020

Read it all, with the Open Letter

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