ABOUT US

Our Vision

A South Africa in which:

  • The beer economy is grown to the benefit of all through a supportive regulatory regime
  • The beer industry creates jobs and develops skills
  • A culture of responsible drinking is established
  • Beer is acknowledged as the lower alcohol option it is, compared to other alcoholic drinks
  • Beer culture is rightfully seen as part of South Africa’s tradition and heritage
  • Proactively Promote the Beer Industry

Our Mission

  • To further unity of purpose, dedication, and a shared vision of growth in the beer industry.
  • To ensure beer culture is celebrated through responsible consumption.
  • To emphasise the sector’s substantial economic and social contributions.
  • Empower, Educate, Advocate for the Beer Industry

Our Values

Our core values guide our organizational decisions and actions. BASA’s values are at the heart of its culture, and they help determine how we invest our time and resources by guiding our priorities and decisions.

BASA’s values are:

Excellence

We set high expectations for advocating for fair and equitable treatment of the beer industry

Transparency

We are committed to open and honest communication and continuously improve on ways to organize what we share

Knowledge

Provide expertise, direction, and resources to the industry.

Integrity

We operate with integrity, transparency and good faith in all of our interactions.

BASA Governance

Board of Directors

Executive Management

Charlene Louw

Chief Executive Officer

Archy Hlahla

Marketing, Communications and Stakeholder Management Manager

Khomotso Matsoku

Executive Assistant

Our Strategic Goals

Enhanced Beer Reputation

Establishing beer as the modern, vibrant and responsible beverage it is.

Favourable Beer Regulation

Working with national and provincial governments to establish regulations and legislation that support economic growth.

Value Created from Strategic Partnerships

Identifying strategic partners through which the beer industry's relevance and primacy can be promoted.