The Basfour Group is a group of companies owned by the South African Holding Company Basfour 3034 (Pty) Ltd. This was founded in South Africa in 2004 with the aim of providing employment opportunities and promoting sustainability in the Vaal Region. The Basfour Group now owns a portfolio of properties and businesses in South Africa, under its main subsidiary, Upriver Developments. The Basfour Group is also known as the Upriver Group. Through its close collaboration with Brunstad Christian Church South Africa on the Christian Youth Development Program (CYDP), the Basfour Group provides practical training and work experience to CYDP participants from different countries across Africa, significantly improving their prospects of being able to support themselves and their families.