Basetsana Julia “Bassie” Kumalo is a South African television personality, beauty pageant titleholder, businesswoman, and philanthropist. Her career began in 1990 when she was crowned Miss Soweto and Miss Black South Africa at the age of 16.
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Bassie is many things to many people; her everyday actions, words, and decisions inspire South Africans and the world to be the best of themselves and to reach for their dreams.
Philanthropist
The Romeo and Basetsana Kumalo Family Foundation was established along with her husband…
Businesswoman
Asides a variety of business interests, she has pioneered female entrepreneurship in South Africa…
Keynote Speaker
Captivating audiences, inspiring women and men to be more, and do more…
Educator
Bassie has contributed to the development of education in various communities, being a catalyst…
Culinarian
Through “Bassies’s Kitchen” many have been inspired to home cook, and eat healthily, as well as…
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Fashion icon, television personality, always on the move, South Africa’s very own Social Icon…
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Mentorship Conversations I
Get Motivated with the Mentorship Conversations with Bassie Kumalo. “We are all responsible for our own outcomes and our own happiness” “You have to trust that the dots would connect in your future! You have to trust in something!! I trust in God!!!” “You have to...
Update on Court Case
Thank you for always believing the best of us and your unwavering support through the most vicious attack on our family. Some of you do not even know us personally, yet you have shown us tremendous love and support during this hurtful time. For that, we thank you....
Mandela Day
The Legacy that uMadiba has left for us has made humanity better. It espouses a leader whose courage and conviction for a cause is the best testament to what we can glean from it. He asked of all of us to just do better, be kinder and be more compassionate. The Legacy...