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Built by people who
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Assend is a digital engineering studio focused on performance, scalability, and long-term value.

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Our Story

Not Just Another Agency — Your Growth Partner

Assend Creatives (Pty) Ltd is a virtual-first South African sales and marketing agency committed to helping businesses grow through strategic thinking, creative design, and high-impact digital solutions.

We support startups, influencers, corporates, and public sector clients with customized marketing strategies that connect creativity to measurable business outcomes.

Our expertise spans digital marketing, branding, website design, social media management, and technology-driven creative services — allowing us to deliver complete, end-to-end growth solutions.

Our Origin

We began in 2017 as Cyberteck Group, a tech-driven service studio focused on helping small businesses adopt digital tools and IT solutions.

Our Evolution

As the market evolved and client needs expanded, so did we. By 2023, Assend Creatives was reimagined with a broader mission: to merge creativity, digital marketing, and business strategy into a unified growth engine.

This shift positioned us as a collaborative partner for brands looking to scale, modernize, and compete in a digital world.

Our Identity Today

Today, Assend Creatives operates as a remote-first creative and marketing agency, supported by a network of digital experts, designers, marketers, developers, and strategists.

Our promise is simple: we help businesses build, scale, and grow with clarity, creativity, and purpose.

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To empower businesses with high-impact creative strategy, digital marketing, intelligent branding, and innovative digital solutions that produce measurable growth and long-term market relevance.

Our Vision

To become Africa’s most trusted virtual-first marketing partner, helping brands build influence, scale sustainably, and lead with purpose in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

Our Core Values

Integrity
Creativity
Agility
Collaboration
Excellence

Our Executive Team

Ralph Van Ablant – Founding Executive

Ralph Van Ablant

Founding Executive

Nolwandle Ngwenya – Project Management Director

Nolwandle Ngwenya

Project Management Director

Tshegofatso Tau – Creative Director

Tshegofatso Tau

Creative Director

Archford Chipadza – Head of Development

Archford Chipadza

Head of Development

Our Clients

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