Professor Bonang
Mohale
Chairman. Author. Leadership Authority.
Transforming organisations through ethical leadership and purpose.
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Biography
ProfessionalBiography
“Transforming corporate legacy into unified national purpose.”
Bonang Mohale is the President of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA), Chancellor of the University of the Free State, Professor of Practice in the Johannesburg Business School (JBS) College of Business and Economics and Chairman of The Bidvest Group Limited, SBV Services and ArcelorMittal! He is a member of the Community of Chairpersons (CoC) of the World Economic Forum and author of the best selling books, “Lift As You Rise“ and “Behold The Turtle”! He has been included in the Reputation Poll International’s (RPI) 2023 list of the ‘100 Most Reputable Africans’. The selection criteria are Integrity, Reputation, Transparency, Visibility and Impact.
As the head of the UNwomen, she has been a global advocate for women and girls. She established initiatives such as the HeForShe for men and boys to address gender Equality. She is a Chancellor of University of Johannesburg a leading university on universal education on 4IR. She is a founder and leader of Umlambo Foundation which is dedicated to improvement of education and digital literacy training for educators.
Moments & Milestones
Moments &Milestones
From boardrooms to stadiums — a glimpse into Prof. Mohale’s world.
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See why global leaders choose Prof. Bonang Mohale to inspire, challenge, and transform their audiences.
SAfm Dialogue Clip 1
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‘Coming in From the Cold’ Launch
Lift As You Rise Keynote
Transnet Keynote Address
EmpowaMen Dialogue
What Clients Say
What ClientsSay
“Prof. Mohale gave our executive audience the rare combination of moral clarity, commercial realism and a practical call to action. The room was still discussing his keynote weeks later.”
Thandi Mokoena
Chief Executive Officer, Ubuntu Capital Group
“Our leaders left challenged, energised and more honest about the work of transformation. His delivery is sophisticated, generous and impossible to ignore.”
Gerhard van Zyl
Human Capital Director, Ndlovu Industrials
“He elevated the conference from another corporate event into a defining leadership conversation. The standing ovation was earned.”
Aisha Patel
Programme Director, Africa Governance Forum
“Prof. Mohale understands board dynamics deeply. He brought gravity, humour and a framework our directors could use immediately.”
Sipho Dlamini
Board Chairperson, Masakhane Holdings
“The masterclass helped our senior managers connect personal excellence with institutional accountability. It was both inspiring and deeply practical.”
Naledi Jacobs
Head of Leadership Development, Southern Cross Retail Group
Books & Publications
Books &Publications
2018
Lift As You Rise
Speeches and thoughts on leadership in a changing world
A best-selling reflection on ethical leadership, mentorship and the responsibility of successful leaders to widen opportunity.
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2021
Behold The Turtle
Thoughts on ethically principled leadership
An analytical look at corporate courage, strategic patience, and executive resilience required to lead organizations through systemic volatility.
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2025
Coming in From the Cold
An Autobiography
Professor Bonang Mohale shares his personal life journey, reflecting on the experiences, principles, and people that shaped him.
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What Prof.Mohale Offers
Leadership & Governance
A board-level exploration of accountability, stewardship and resilient decision-making. Prof. Mohale equips leaders to protect trust while moving with conviction.
Ethical Business
A practical challenge to align profit with principle. Audiences leave with language for integrity, courage and commercial responsibility.
Transformation & Inclusivity
Beyond compliance, transformation becomes a growth strategy. This topic reframes inclusion as the work of building stronger markets and institutions.
Economic Growth
A clear briefing on competitiveness, private-sector capability and the social compact required for sustainable growth in South Africa and beyond.
Nation Building
A statesman's view of business as a civic actor. Prof. Mohale connects leadership choices inside companies to the future of the nation.
Personal Excellence
A motivating address on discipline, identity and the habits leaders must cultivate before asking others to follow them.
Media Coverage
MediaCoverage
Bonang Mohale: From stethoscope to suit
The Citizen · 28 Jan 2024
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SA must re-engineer a shared national psyche of common purpose and greater good
Daily Maverick · 01 July 2024
Read ArticleA legacy of leadership
African Leader · 15 Apr 2024
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