About Rafiki Thatching CC
A proudly South African, 100% BBBEE thatching contractor - built on skill, integrity, and a passion for natural craftsmanship.
Built From the Ground Up
Rafiki Thatching CC was founded with a simple mission: deliver high-quality thatching and property services at prices that South African homeowners and businesses can afford - without cutting corners.
Started in Johannesburg, we have grown to become a trusted name across Gauteng, handling everything from residential thatch roofs and lapas to commercial fire-proofing, tiling, paving, painting, and plastering.
As a 100% BBBEE entrepreneur-owned close corporation, we are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Every project we complete is a point of pride, and every client relationship is built on transparency and trust.
Get a Free QuoteOur Core Values
These values guide every quote, every project, and every client interaction at Rafiki Thatching.
Quality Without Compromise
We use premium natural thatching materials and proven techniques. Every roof we build is structurally sound, weather-tight, and built to last.
Honesty & Transparency
We provide detailed, itemised quotes - no hidden extras. If something changes on site, you'll know about it before we act. Your trust is our reputation.
Community & Transformation
As a 100% BBBEE enterprise, we actively support economic transformation. We employ locally, develop skills, and invest in the communities around us.
Reliability & Punctuality
We show up when we say we will, finish on schedule, and leave your site clean. Your time is valuable, and we respect that.
Proudly 100% BBBEE
Rafiki Thatching CC is a 100% Black-owned close corporation, fully compliant with South Africa's Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) framework. Choosing us means your procurement spend supports genuine economic transformation - and gets you exceptional thatching work in return.
Why Clients Choose Rafiki Thatching
Experienced & Skilled Team
Backed by over a decade of hands-on thatching experience, our team has the skills to handle any project - from a small lapa to a large residential roof.
Value-for-Money Pricing
We keep our overheads lean and pass the savings on to you. Expect transparent, competitive pricing that reflects real value - not inflated markups.
Multi-Trade Capability
Thatching, tiling, paving, painting, plastering - one contractor for your whole project. Streamlined, coordinated, and accountable from start to finish.
Locally Based, Gauteng-Wide
Based in Johannesburg, we serve the wider Gauteng region including Sandton, Midrand, Pretoria, Roodepoort, East Rand, and beyond.
Ready to Get Your Thatch Project Started?
Contact Rafiki Thatching today for a free, no-obligation quote on any thatching or property service across Johannesburg & Gauteng.