Adv. Mtho Xulu is a distinguished legal professional, entrepreneur, and national business leader who currently serves as President of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI). Armed with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Master of Laws (LLM) from UNISA, he was admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa in 2011, specializing in commercial law and corporate governance.
By combining his expertise in law, governance, and enterprise, Adv. Mtho Xulu embodies the bridge between policy frameworks and commercial realities. His participation in the International Commodity Summit (ICS) amplifies the summit’s reputation as the premier space where Africa’s business leaders converge with the international commodity community to set the agenda for sustainable growth, cross-border investment, and competitive advantage.
Advocate Mtho Xulu’s Credentials
As the CEO of JSX Investments, Adv. Xulu leads a diversified investments group with interests spanning property, transport, cable manufacturing, ICT, construction, and mining. This leadership role deepens his understanding of commercial operations and business strategy across critical sectors.
Adv. Xulu is a recognized figure in the public and private sectors. He holds membership with the Institute of Directors in Southern Africa (IoDSA), serves as Chairman of the BRICS Business Council Deregulation Working Group, and is appointed to South Africa’s National Governing Council of the African Peer Review Mechanism, where he chairs the Corporate Governance Workstream. His extensive board experience includes director roles at Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA).
His entrepreneurial trajectory and role at SACCI showcase his commitment to advancing business performance, fostering SME growth, and shaping national economic policy. He is frequently recognized for his leadership and innovation, including being named among Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans.
South African Chamber of Commerce at the International Commodity Summit 2025
Adv. Mtho Xulu will be a key speaker at the International Commodity Summit (ICS) – a premier platform held in Cape Town that is celebrated as one of the top mining events in South Africa and the leading commodity conference in the world. His participation underscores SACCI’s active engagement in shaping commodity strategy and highlights ICS’s role at the forefront of cross-sector leadership between commerce, industry, and policy.
Adv. Xulu’s legal foundation, multifaceted executive experience, policy influence, and recognition as a dynamic entrepreneur make him a powerful speaker and trust anchor for ICS, aligning government, business and commodity interests on a global stage.
Beyond his legal and executive achievements, Adv. Mtho Xulu has established himself as a policy influencer and international economic strategist. In his role as President of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI), he is directly engaged with national and international stakeholders to shape trade policy, regulatory reform, and business competitiveness. Under his leadership, SACCI has amplified its role as a unifying voice for South African enterprise, positioning the private sector as a co-architect of national growth strategies.
His involvement with the BRICS Business Council and the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) reflects his ability to navigate multilateral platforms, ensuring that South Africa’s economic priorities are advanced within global frameworks. By chairing the Corporate Governance Workstream, Adv. Xulu reinforces the principles of accountability and ethical leadership across both public and private institutions- critical elements in restoring investor confidence in South Africa’s markets.
At the International Commodity Summit (ICS), his contribution takes on special significance. The ICS provides the stage for Adv. Xulu to align the voice of business with the needs of the commodities sector. His presence underscores how ICS has evolved into a platform not just for mining and trading executives, but also for chambers, financiers, policymakers, and investors who are shaping the global supply chain landscape.
