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Leadership

The Founders of
LS Trading Group

Over 20 years of combined executive experience across mining, transport, finance and logistics.

Our Ownership

Meet the Directors

The business is owned and led by two experienced executives with a shared vision of transforming how South African businesses access logistics solutions.

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Lonwabo Semane
Co-Founder & Director
Lonwabo brings extensive executive leadership experience to LS Trading Group, having served in decision-making roles across multiple industries. His background in financial accounting and strategic management provides the analytical foundation for the company's operational and growth strategy.
Mining Transport Financial Services
Education
Financial Accounting & Strategic Management
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Somthemba Makinana
Co-Founder & Director
Somthemba has played a pivotal role in growing and developing entities across a variety of industries. His educational background in financial information systems, combined with his hands-on executive experience, enables LS Trading Group to leverage technology and financial intelligence in its operations.
Timber Logistics Fin. Info Systems
Education
Financial Information Systems

Combined Experience

Industry Expertise

Between them, Lonwabo and Somthemba have held executive positions and driven meaningful growth in the following sectors:

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Mining
Executive leadership in resource extraction operations
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Timber
Supply chain management in timber processing and distribution
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Transport
Domestic freight and logistics management
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Financial Services
Strategic financial management and advisory
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Int'l Logistics
Import, export and freight forwarding
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Business Dev.
Growing and developing entities across multiple sectors

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