Dr Sipho Pityana

Biography

Dr Sipho Pityana is a prominent South African business leader, activist, and advocate for justice. He currently serves as Chairman of AngloGold Ashanti, Executive Chairman of Izingwe Holdings, and Independent Non-Executive Chairman of Redefine Properties. Dr Pityana has held leadership roles in both government and business, using his platforms to push for accountability and inclusive growth. He played a pivotal role in bridging relations between President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration and the business sector, especially during South Africa’s anticorruption drive. As the founder of the Save South Africa campaign, he was instrumental in challenging state capture and demanding ethical governance—efforts that contributed to the political shift within the ANC. As a Canon Collins alumnus, he once remarked: “The moment you sign a Canon Collins acceptance letter, you become a soldier of justice”—a reflection of his enduring commitment to social justice, ethical leadership, and transformative change.