FanCart is proud to welcome Tendai “The Beast” Mtawarira, the Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks legend, entrepreneur and UNICEF Regional Goodwill Ambassador, to its Legends Circle.
Widely recognized as one of South African rugby’s greatest players, Tendai brings an exceptional sporting legacy, business experience and a commitment to creating meaningful social impact to FanCart.
During his 14-year professional career, Tendai represented the Sharks in 196 first-class matches and earned 117 international caps for the Springboks, becoming the most capped prop forward in South African rugby history. His career highlights include winning the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, securing the 2009 British & Irish Lions series victory and competing in multiple Tri-Nations and Rugby Championship campaigns.
Since retiring from professional rugby in 2019, Tendai has continued to build his influence beyond the field, combining entrepreneurship, leadership and social advocacy.
In 2020, he founded The Beast Foundation, a youth empowerment organization operating across Africa through sport, education and life skills development. In 2022, he was appointed UNICEF Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Eastern and Southern Africa, advocating for children’s access to quality education, particularly in underserved and conflict-affected communities.
Tendai has also continued to invest in his own development, completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management in 2020 and an MBA at Henley Business School in 2025.
FanCart’s Legends Circle brings together exceptional athletes and influential figures as co-owners, moving beyond traditional endorsement arrangements to create partnerships built around shared ambition and long-term growth.
As a member of the Legends Circle, Tendai joins Patrice Evra and Usain Bolt as a co-owner of FanCart, aligning himself with the company’s vision for the future of personalized commerce.
Tendai’s sporting legacy, entrepreneurial experience and commitment to social impact bring another dimension to FanCart’s Legends Circle as the company continues to build at the intersection of sport, culture and commerce.
