A future where everyone, everywhere, is connected
Connecting communities with fast, reliable, and affordable internet through cutting-edge fibre and wireless solutions
Mission & Values
At Herotel Group, we envision a future where everyone, everywhere, is connected. As part of our commitment to bridging the digital divide, we deliver faster, more affordable internet services to all communities—whether in bustling cities like Tshwane or small towns like
Our mission is to empower these communities through reliable, high-speed internet that drives growth, innovation, and opportunity. By combining cutting-edge technology with a customer-first approach, Herotel Group is dedicated to building a more connected and inclusive South Africa for generations to come.
The Herotel Story
Users Connected
250,000 +
Towns and Cities
500 +
Leader in South Africa
Fixed Wireless
The story continues
Herotel’s journey began in 2013 with a bold vision: to connect all South Africans to faster, more affordable internet. This vision gained momentum through the unification of 30 independent, owner-operated businesses, which now proudly operate as part of the Herotel family.
By bringing these businesses together, we aimed to revolutionise an industry in need of change. Internet connectivity is more than a convenience—it’s an essential tool for education, earning a living, staying connected with loved ones, and unwinding after a busy day. Through our state-of-the-art fibre and wireless networks, we empower our customers to be champions within their communities.
Today, the Herotel Group stands as the largest fixed wireless internet provider in South Africa and a significant player in the fibre industry. Our mission is to bring fast, affordable internet to as many South Africans as we can, one connection at a time.
Van Zyl Botha
CEO
The perfect team does exist
Our Heroes
Estiaan Ferreira
Estiaan Ferreira
CCO Herotel Business
Estiaan Ferreira
CCO Herotel Business
As Chief Commercial Officer at Herotel Business, Estiaan brings 14+ years of telecoms experience. A co-founder of LCOM (acquired by Herotel in 2017), he played a key role in expanding fibre networks in Northern South Africa, connecting 250,000+ stands.
Now focused on B2B growth, he is passionate about innovation and bridging the digital divide. Outside of work, he enjoys mountain biking, hunting, and time with his wife.
Van Zyl Botha
Van Zyl Botha
Group CEO
Van Zyl Botha
Group CEO
Van Zyl founded Herotel Fibre in 2019, growing it into South Africa’s 3rd largest consumer fibre network in just four years. Recognised as a leader by the Aspen Global Leadership Organisation’s African Leadership Initiative (Class 13 Fellow), he is also a YPO member.
A Chartered Accountant with 20+ years of strategic financial experience, he has held executive and board roles across finance, risk, and governance, including listed companies. His expertise spans capital raising, M&A (30+ transactions), corporate structuring, ERP implementation, and stakeholder management.
Van Zyl thrives in high-pressure environments, simplifying complexity to drive long-term value. He holds finance degrees and a JSE-approved executive qualification from WITS, alongside executive courses from Harvard, INSEAD, MIT, and London Business School.
Known for integrity and decisive leadership, he enjoys mountain biking, reading, and family time in Stellenbosch.
Estiaan Ferreira
Estiaan Ferreira
CCO Herotel Business
Van Zyl Botha
Van Zyl Botha
Group CEO
Estiaan Ferreira
Estiaan Ferreira
CCO Herotel Business
Van Zyl Botha
Van Zyl Botha
Group CEO
Delivering value through expertise and innovation.
As we look to the future, we remain committed to