Johannesburg, South Africa: The Mampeule Foundation, the founding donor of the Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) and a leading South African non-profit organisation committed to global health, education, rural development, and tertiary bursary support, successfully hosted an exclusive social engagement bringing together international and local business leaders ahead of the 2025 G20 Johannesburg Summit.

The event, held at Waterfall City’s Munyaka Lifestyle Estate, one of South Africa’s most celebrated examples of modern urban development, created an important platform for dialogue on collaboration, investment, and the role of partnerships in advancing economic and socio-economic growth.

Among the distinguished guests were Member of Parliament and President of EFF, Julius Malema, South African entrepreneur, Rob Hersov; Founder and CEO of Balwin Properties; Steve Brookes, comedian and entrepreneur, David Kau; social entrepreneur and businessman, TT Mbha; Chairman of McKinsey’s Africa region Acha Lake and other prominent business leaders and entrepreneurs.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Rali Mampeule, Chairman and Founder of the Mampeule Foundation, said:

This gathering provided a valuable platform for entrepreneurs and business leaders to connect and strengthen relationships that support economic and socio-economic growth. I am also proud that it marked another milestone in the Foundation’s efforts to raise awareness about our work in global health, education, rural development, and tertiary bursary support, inspiring greater involvement from the leaders in attendance.

As a founding donor of the Global Surgery Foundation, the Mampeule Foundation contributes to expanding access to safe, timely, and affordable surgical care in low- and middle-income countries. Through this and other strategic partnerships, we continue to advance equitable health outcomes and uplift vulnerable communities worldwide.”

Mr Elkhair Malik Balla, Senior Executive: Investor Relations at Invest Qatar, who represented the Qatari delegation who came to South Africa for the Qatar Africa Business Forum 2025 expressed his appreciation, saying: “We are very excited to be here. It’s a busy time in Johannesburg with the G20 and so much happening. The overall message is that Africa is the future, and I’m fortunate to be in a country that always thinks long term. We thank our hosts, Rali, Makentse, and the entire Mampeule Foundation, for putting this together. We’re here for a few more days, and many people from this event will also be at the Qatar Africa Business Forum 2025 where we will continue engaging with them. Thank you for having us, and we look forward to spending more time here.”

Former African Development Bank presidential candidate, Swazi Tshabalala, who was also present at the event, gave an inspiring account of the relationship she has with the Mampeule Foundation. “My relationship with Rali and Makentse Mampeule goes back many years, and I have been fortunate to witness the incredible work they have done through the Mampeule Foundation,” she said. “Many young people have been able to graduate and enter the job market through the Foundation’s bursary scheme. There are children in rural communities who can now attend school and participate in extracurricular activities because of the Foundation’s commitment and impact. I truly applaud you for the work you do in developing the future stars of this country.”

The Mampeule Foundation remains committed to fostering partnerships, driving development, and promoting innovative solutions that improve lives across South Africa and beyond.

About Rali Mampeule

Over the past five years, Rali Mampeule has cemented his reputation as a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist.

He is the Founder of the South African Housing and Infrastructure Fund (SAHIF), which has delivered over 68,000 housing stands across South Africa, and an investor in MetroFibre Networx, which provides fibre connectivity to more than 510,000 homes nationwide.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, he supported the Ikemeleng Community in Roodepoort, donating 75 temporary housing units to shelter more than 300 people.

In 2023, the Mampeule Foundation, in partnership with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the University of Johannesburg (UJ), unveiled South Africa’s first 3D-printed house, a landmark step toward sustainable, affordable housing solutions.

Mampeule is also a supporter of youth development through initiatives such as Green Riders, which aims to create 50,000 green jobs over the next five years, and the Supreme Fight League (SFL), which empowers young South Africans in sport.

Together with his wife, Makentse Mampeule, he has sponsored over 90 students through the Foundation’s bursary programme and continues to champion global health through the Global Surgery Foundation in Switzerland.

About the Mampeule Foundation

The Mampeule Foundation is a South African non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing education, health, housing, and community upliftment. Its programs include bursaries for tertiary students, property education and mentorship, global health initiatives, and partnerships that promote sustainable development.

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