Tumi Moalousi, MD of Bridging The Gap — where legacy meets leadership

When Tumi Moalusi steps from a boardroom into her garden, she doesn’t see two different worlds — she sees continuity. The Johannesburg-based leader is carrying forward a 29-year family legacy through Bridging The Gap (BTG), her father’s pioneering management consulting firm, while nurturing a bold new vision for sustainability and food security through Nala-Temo AgriGroup.

For Tumi, growth isn’t just a business principle — it’s a way of life.

A Legacy Rooted in Integrity

Carrying my father’s legacy through Bridging The Gap has been both a privilege and a profound responsibility. He built BTG on integrity, excellence, and service to others — values that have shaped who I am.

Tumi Moalusi.

Her father, now 72, remains active in the business and a guiding voice in her journey. “He often jokes, when I get things right, that he can finally see where his school fees went,” she laughs. “But I know he’s proud — proud that the values he instilled are still the heartbeat of everything I do.”

For Tumi, the family business is not static history — it’s a living, breathing legacy that must evolve with the times. “I’ve infused BTG with a spirit of transformation — a focus on people and purpose beyond just performance,” she explains. “My approach combines empathy with accountability, and strategy with humanity.”

Bridging Tradition and Transformation

Under her leadership, BTG has grown from a traditional consulting firm into a multidimensional organisation that integrates strategy, human capital development, and sustainability. The company’s diversification into agriculture, renewable energy, and leadership transformation reflects Tumi’s forward-thinking approach to Africa’s development.

The decision came from a deep understanding that Africa’s future lies in sustainability — in how we manage our land, resources, and people. Agriculture and renewable energy are the twin pillars of that transformation. They create jobs, strengthen food systems, and promote resilience.

Tumi Moalousi.

It’s this systems-level view that has allowed her to merge her consulting expertise with real-world impact — bringing the heart of sustainability into boardrooms and the discipline of strategy into communities.

The Birth of Nala-Temo AgriGroup

Tumi’s newest venture, Nala-Temo AgriGroup, was born from her conviction that food security begins at home — quite literally.

“The name Nala-Temo comes from the Setswana words for ‘abundance’ and ‘cultivation.’ It represents our belief that abundance is something we can grow through knowledge, community, and purpose.”

Focused on coaching backyard and urban farmers, Nala-Temo provides training, tools, and support to ordinary South Africans eager to reconnect with the land. Her programmes attract a diverse mix — unemployed youth, women, teachers, and retirees — all finding purpose in cultivation.

“What’s beautiful is watching people transform from seeing farming as ‘hard work’ to understanding it as empowerment and healing,” she shares. One farmer in Soweto recently told her, “I wouldn’t trade the feeling of independence and peace for anything. My efforts equal my outcome.”

Tumi also runs the Soweto Schools Food Security Program, helping schools start gardens that feed learners and teach agricultural skills. “Seeing children light up when they harvest their first vegetables is incredibly rewarding,” she says. “It’s not just about food — it’s about dignity, education, and hope.”

Cultivating Collaboration and Change

For Tumi, food security isn’t simply an agricultural issue — it’s a matter of freedom. “Food security is about the freedom to eat, to live healthily, and to thrive,” she says. “In South Africa, where poverty and inequality persist, food insecurity is both a symptom and a cause of deeper issues.”

Her approach emphasises collaboration: farmers sharing knowledge, resources, and access to markets. “Urban farming is becoming a movement,” she explains. “When farmers work together, they amplify their impact and reshape how we think about land use, entrepreneurship, and resilience.”

With expansion plans already forming in Ghana and Eswatini, Tumi envisions Nala-Temo as a model for sustainable urban agriculture across the continent. “Food security is a continental issue,” she says. “We believe in scaling impact through collaboration, not competition.”

Woman of Impact and Style

Despite managing two demanding ventures, Tumi remains grounded — and stylishly so.

I stay grounded by remembering why I started — to make a difference. My inspiration comes from people: clients who grow, farmers who persevere, and communities that transform.

Tumi Moalousi.

She’s also an avid dancer, finding her balance in Kizomba. “It keeps me connected to my feminine energy and flow,” she adds.

“For me, style is a reflection of presence,” she explains. “Grace, elegance, and authenticity are part of my leadership language. Professionalism and femininity aren’t opposites — they’re powerful allies.”

To young women forging their own paths in male-dominated industries, she offers timeless advice: “Don’t wait for permission — take up space. Know your craft, know your worth, and never dim your light to make others comfortable.”

A Legacy Beyond the Boardroom

As she looks to the future, Tumi’s vision remains deeply personal — inspired by her father, guided by purpose, and dedicated to her daughter, Mphoentle.

My hope is to leave a legacy of purpose-driven leadership — one that values people, planet, and progress equally. I want the next generation to inherit not only thriving businesses and communities, but also a deeper sense of connectedness — to the land, to one another, and to themselves.

Tumi Moalusi.

Recently, she’s found inspiration in Beyoncé’s song ‘I Was Here’, which captures her life’s mission:

I want to leave my footprints on the sands of time… I will leave my mark so everyone will know I was here.

Tumi Moalusi.

Tumi Moalusi is doing exactly that — bridging generations, transforming communities, and proving that true leadership grows where legacy meets purpose.