South African fast-food tycoon Adrian Basson opens $760-a-night luxury safari lodge
Adrian Basson, who built Hungry Lion into a fried-chicken chain with more than 500 stores, has opened a luxury safari lodge in the Pilanesberg.
Whitey Basson
South African billionaire Christo Wiese's R1 million Shoprite bet nears R200 billion
In 1979, Christo Wiese and Whitey Basson paid R1 million for eight grocery stores. Today Shoprite is Africa's largest retailer, worth almost R200 billion.
6 companies linked to South African businessman Whitey Basson
From transforming Shoprite into a retail giant to reshaping the grocery market, Basson’s enduring impact reverberates across various sectors.
Whitey Basson: South African tycoon who turned Shoprite into a retail giant
Basson’s tenure at the helm of Shoprite marked a remarkable era that redefined the retail landscape through innovative strategies.