Leadership Changes at Business and Arts South Africa (BASA)
Friday September 6, 2024 – Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) Board announced that BASA CEO, Ashraf Johaardien had tendered his resignation. His resignation has been accepted by the Board.
This followed a Board meeting held on Thursday. During the meeting, the Board passed a vote of no confidence in the CEO and initiated a review of BASA’s internal operations.
In accordance with a Board resolution, Aviwe Matandela Finance and Operations Manager at BASA, has been appointed as Acting CEO, ensuring stability and continuity as BASA navigates this transitional phase. All ongoing projects and BASA activities will continue unabated.
The Board will now initiate a process to find a successor.
BASA remains committed to its mission of forging mutually beneficial partnerships between business and the arts, driving a sustainable, vibrant cultural landscape across South Africa. We believe that this change, though significant, provides an opportunity for growth, renewal, and continued impact within the arts community.
BASA will continue to engage with our partners and stakeholders to ensure that BASA’s values of transparency, accountability, and creative collaboration are upheld throughout this process. Further updates will be communicated as they become available.
Zingisa Mtshazo
Chairperson, BASA Board
ENQUIRIES:
Sinenhlanhla Mdiya :
+27 11 447 2295
sinenhlanhla@basa.co.za
BOARD SPOKESPERSON:
Nizenande Machi
