Panelist
South Africa
Basil Mabasa is a South African entrepreneur and business leader with experience in
logistics, enterprise development and community service. He is Managing Director of Xisasi
Africa Holdings, where he is advancing bulk transport and intercontinental logistics to
connect African businesses with international markets. He also serves as President of the
Collins Chabane Chamber of Business and Chairperson of the Hlanganani Business Forum,
advocating for investment and opportunities for small enterprises. Through the Basil
Mabasa Foundation, he has donated 5,780 pairs of school shoes to learners over two years,
while also founding the Xisasi Cancer Foundation in honour of his late mother. A Mandela
Washington Fellow and 2018 Naspers 100 Mandelas of the Future honouree, Basil is
committed to advancing African enterprise and creating meaningful community impact.