Build One South Africa (BOSA)
Description
Build One South Africa (BOSA) is a South African political movement founded on principles of citizen-centered governance, transparency, and economic inclusion. The organization contributes actively to national policy debates and reform advocacy.
(BOSA) is a founding member of ADAFP.
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About the Leader
Mmusi Maimane is a prominent South African politician, activist, and party leader. He is best known for serving as the first Black leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) from 2015 to 2019, and for founding Build One South Africa (BOSA) in 2022.
Born on 6 June 1980 in Soweto, Maimane emerged from a generation shaped by the democratic transition in South Africa. He holds multiple university degrees in psychology, theology, and public administration.
In 2015 he was elected leader of the Democratic Alliance—the first Black South African to head the party. In 2019 he resigned from the DA after internal disagreements on race, policy direction, and party identity.
In 2022 he founded Build One South Africa (BOSA), a movement focused on economic opportunity, anti-corruption, education reform, and leadership renewal.
Maimane is known for advocating accountable and ethical governance, economic reforms benefiting youth and small businesses, strong democratic institutions,
non-racialism and social cohesion.
As leader of Build One South Africa, he positions himself as an alternative to both the ruling ANC and traditional opposition parties. Maimane remains an influential public voice in debates on governance, democracy, and socio-economic inequality.
Born on 6 June 1980 in Soweto, Maimane emerged from a generation shaped by the democratic transition in South Africa. He holds multiple university degrees in psychology, theology, and public administration.
In 2015 he was elected leader of the Democratic Alliance—the first Black South African to head the party. In 2019 he resigned from the DA after internal disagreements on race, policy direction, and party identity.
In 2022 he founded Build One South Africa (BOSA), a movement focused on economic opportunity, anti-corruption, education reform, and leadership renewal.
Maimane is known for advocating accountable and ethical governance, economic reforms benefiting youth and small businesses, strong democratic institutions,
non-racialism and social cohesion.
As leader of Build One South Africa, he positions himself as an alternative to both the ruling ANC and traditional opposition parties. Maimane remains an influential public voice in debates on governance, democracy, and socio-economic inequality.
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Leader / President
Mmusi Maimane
Secretary General
Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster
Information
Build One South Africa (BOSA) is a South African political party founded in 2020 by former DA leader Mmusi Maimane to promote a united, non-racial, and prosperous nation through grassroots engagement.
BOSA focuses on building a "unified and prosperous" South Africa.
Bosa has ecured two seats in the 2024 elections with 0.4% of the vote.
BOSA emphasizes community outreach programs and grassroots efforts.
As of late 2025, BOSA is merging with RISE Mzansi and GOOD to form "Unite for Change" for the 2026 local elections.
BOSA focuses on building a "unified and prosperous" South Africa.
Bosa has ecured two seats in the 2024 elections with 0.4% of the vote.
BOSA emphasizes community outreach programs and grassroots efforts.
As of late 2025, BOSA is merging with RISE Mzansi and GOOD to form "Unite for Change" for the 2026 local elections.
