GIVING BACK TO JOHANNESBURG
Wena Wednesday by Fund The People
Giving back to the people who keep our city moving.
Every Wednesday morning, we bring a warm drink, something to eat and a welcome smile to Sandton. Wena Wednesday is our way of showing up for the people of our city.
Wednesday mornings in Sandton
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Every Wednesday
6am–7am
Start your morning with us.
Sandton, Johannesburg
McDonald’s landmark on Grayston Drive.
Our team will help you find the meeting point.
A warm welcome
Tea or coffee, scones and vetkoek.
Served by the Fund The People team.
How Wena Wednesday began
Wena Wednesday began in 2025 with a simple intention: give back to the people of Johannesburg.
The initiative started under Go Fund Yourself, owned by Praneshan Naidoo. Today, with the rebrand complete, it continues under Fund The People. The name has changed. The commitment to our city continues.
Every Wednesday morning, our team makes time to serve warm drinks and something to eat. It is a small part of the week that we want to make count.
Because the people matter
Johannesburg gets moving long before the working day begins. Behind that movement are people heading to work, caring for families and doing what they can to get ahead.
We started Wena Wednesday because we wanted to give something back. A warm cup and something to eat give us a chance to meet people, say good morning and show that they matter to us.
For Fund The People, building a lasting business also means being present in the community we call home. Wena Wednesday is one way we put that belief into practice.
A weekly commitment. A growing connection.
Since 2025, our team has reported an estimated cumulative reach of 15,000+ through Wena Wednesday.
For us, the value of these mornings is also in the moments between serving: a greeting, a conversation and a familiar face returning the following week.
We want Wena Wednesday to be a dependable part of the city’s morning routine. By continuing to show up, we hope to build a legacy of care that people can experience for themselves.
The 15,000+ figure is estimated cumulative reach reported by Fund The People to date, rather than a weekly attendance figure or a count of unique individuals.
Our people, serving our city
Wena Wednesday is hosted by Fund The People staff members. Our team serves the refreshments, welcomes people in the queue and helps keep the morning moving.
Giving back is something we take part in ourselves. It brings our purpose closer to the people behind the business and the people we meet each week.
Wena Wednesday in pictures
Serving a warm welcome
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People of our city
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Our team in action
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Moments from Wednesday mornings
A morning with our community
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The people behind Wednesday
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Something warm to start the day
We serve tea or coffee, scones and vetkoek. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the refreshments free of charge.
Join us on Wednesday morning between 6am and 7am at the McDonald’s landmark on Grayston Drive in Sandton, Johannesburg.
Come spend a Wednesday morning with us
Wena Wednesday is open to public participation. You are welcome to meet and greet the people waiting in the queue, or join our staff in serving refreshments.
If you would like to take part, send us a participation enquiry below. Our team will get in touch to help you plan your visit and confirm the meeting point.
Whether you come on your own or enquire on behalf of a group, we would love to hear from you.
Let’s plan your Wednesday morning
Tell us how you would like to take part. Your enquiry goes to support@fundthepeople.co.za, and our team will get back to you.
The story beyond Wednesday morning
Local coverage offers a look at where Wena Wednesday began and the people behind it.
Read the Sandton Chronicle’s Wena Wednesday coverage — published on 2 October 2025, when the initiative operated under Go Fund Yourself.
Read the City of Johannesburg’s founder background — published in August 2024, before Wena Wednesday began.
View the first Facebook video · View the second Facebook video
A few things you might like to know
What is Wena Wednesday?
Wena Wednesday is Fund The People’s weekly community feeding initiative in Sandton, Johannesburg. Every Wednesday morning, our staff serve tea or coffee, scones and vetkoek free of charge. It is our way of giving back to the people of the city.
When did Wena Wednesday start?
The initiative began in 2025 under Go Fund Yourself, owned by Praneshan Naidoo. With the rebrand complete, Wena Wednesday now continues under Fund The People.
When and where does it take place?
We meet every Wednesday from 6am to 7am at the McDonald’s landmark on Grayston Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg. If you are joining us to participate, use the enquiry form so our team can confirm the meeting point before you travel.
What does Fund The People serve?
Our team serves tea or coffee, scones and vetkoek. Fund The People covers the cost of the refreshments as part of its commitment to giving back.
Who hosts the initiative?
Fund The People staff members host Wena Wednesday. They welcome people, serve refreshments and help coordinate the morning. Members of the public are also welcome to enquire about taking part.
How many people has Wena Wednesday reached?
Fund The People reports an estimated cumulative reach of 15,000+ to date since the initiative began in 2025. This describes total reach over time; it is not the average attendance each Wednesday or a count of unique individuals.
Can I join in and help?
Yes. You can meet and greet people waiting in the queue, or help our staff serve refreshments. Complete the participation enquiry form and tell us how you would like to take part.
Can I enquire on behalf of a group?
Yes. Tell us about your group in the participation form, along with your preferred Wednesday and how you would like to help. Our team will contact you to discuss the arrangements.
Where does my participation enquiry go?
Participation enquiries go to support@fundthepeople.co.za. Please include your name, email address and the way you would like to participate so the team can respond and help you plan your visit.
How does Wena Wednesday relate to business funding?
Wena Wednesday is part of Fund The People’s commitment to its community. If you also want to explore business funding, use the separate funding application below to enquire about our Purchase Order Funding Solutions, our Tender Funding Solutions or our Invoice Discounting Solutions.
Backing businesses. Showing up for people.
Behind every business is someone working to move forward. Fund The People supports that journey through our Purchase Order Funding Solutions, our Tender Funding Solutions and our Invoice Discounting Solutions.
Wena Wednesday is another way we put people at the heart of what we do. It is part of the Fund The People story, alongside the businesses we help.
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