SOUVENIR PROGRAMME
18 JUNE 2026 | THE BALLROOM, SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE
OUR CURATED
CULINARY EXPERIENCE
Savour a selection of beautifully crafted dishes prepared to elevate this prestigious evening.
THE MENU
STARTER: Deconstructed Salad de Caprese - Avocado and Sweet Pepper Mousse, Buffalo Mozzarella, The Ballroom Confit Tomatoes and Olive Couscous (V)
MAIN: Braised Lamb Shank. Braised in mild spices, Confit Baby Vegetables, Traditional Pap Cake with Red Onion Marmalade, Chakalaka, Coconut Curry flavoured Jus
DESSERT: Selection of Mini cakes and desserts from our pastry kitchen
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BEYOND THE BOARDROOM
REDEFINING THE STANDARD OF SUCCESS
Master the art of leadership and digital innovation with Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media, as he interviews and gains exclusive access to high-impact conversations with influential business leaders, politicians, and innovators redefining the future of business.
MEET OUR
FINALISTS OF 2026
ORGANISATION AWARDS
The organisation awards look to celebrate the successes of Top Empowered companies exemplifying innovation, impact, vision and action in South Africa.
TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: FAST GROWTH BLACK-OWNED SMME OF THE YEAR
Bahlaping Mash
Elmandi Road Maintenance Guru Group of Learning
Indalo Inclusive South Africa
Noleo Projects (Pty) Ltd
SunElex Energy (Pty) Ltd
MNG Capital Pty Ltd
Online Varsity College Connect (OVCC)
Braq Uni
Wallace and Green
Zen Holdings
NICHE INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS PTY LTD
Sihlomile Security Services
Zoe Transport Pty Ltd Trading As Zoway Rentals
TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY NEDBANK
addanode pty ltd
Ubuntu Pathways
Coega Development Corporation (Pty) Ltd
TDS Energies
TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY:
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE OF THE YEAR
Nexia SAB&T
Zeda Ltd
Online Varsity College Connect (OVCC)
South African Broadcasting Corporation SOC Limited
Durapi
TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY:
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE YEAR AWARD SPONSORED BY NEDBANK
addanode pty ltd African Rail Industry Association TDS Energies
Pulego Technologies Tola World
TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: LOCALISATION OF THE YEAR AWARD
Boxfusion
South African Broadcasting Corporation SOC Limited
TOP EMPOWERED:
PUBLIC SECTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Coega Development Corporation (Pty) Ltd
South Cape TVET College
COGTANorth West
TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY:
EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
BASF
Durapi
Inqubeko Training Academy
Online Varsity College Connect (OVCC)
Pulego Technologies
CEF Group
Maksure Risk Solutions
POPUP Upliftment NPC
South Cape TVET College
SIOC
Henkel
McLennan and Associates t/a Bconsult
Provest Cementitious Products (Pty) Ltd
Ucademy (Pty)Ltd
TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: JOB CREATION OF THE YEAR AWARD
BONAKUDE
Izala Verificators
Gforce employment solutions
Milkway Transport
Reach Summit
Ucademy (Pty) Ltd
Youth Employment Service (YES) Petco Producer Responsibility Organisation
Zeda Ltd
TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS SPONSORED BY NEDBANK
Energrade
Sasol Oil (Pty) Ltd
Milkway Transport
The Institute of Directors in South Africa
Prescient Investment Management
TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY:
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPONSORED BY SANLAM
Junior Achievement South Africa
Inqubeko
Youth Employment Service (YES)
Fetola Futures Pty Ltd BASF Lean Enterprise Acceleration Programmes
TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: ENTERPRISE AND SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Mondi South Africa (Pty) Ltd
TOP
EMPOWERED COMPANY:
SOCIO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Coega Development Corporation (Pty)
Global Business Solutions
COGTANorth West
Henkel
Fetola
Inqubeko Training Academy
L Kuhle Projects PTY LTD
Provest Cementitious Products (Pty) Ltd
Sasol Limited Limited
Seriti Institute
SIOC Community Development Trust
Ubuntu Pathways
MEET OUR
FINALISTS OF 2026
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
The Individual awards look to celebrate the successes of Top Empowered individuals exemplifying innovation, impact, vision and action in South Africa.
TOP EMPOWERED:
BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Dr. Graham Sabela
Gforce employment solutions
Primrose Lindokuhle
Sthole
L Kuhle Projects PTY LTD
Cheree Dyers
Prescient Investment Management
Parmi Natesan
The Institute of Directors in South Africa
Devi Moodley
DAI-TEC SOLUTIONS
Funani Mojono
Provest Cementitious Products (Pty) Ltd
Oletta Ntshane
TDS Energies
TOP EMPOWERED: YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD (UNDER 40)
Zintle
Ramano
BAAB Media Group
Mmathapelo
Palesa Mojapelo
Elmandi Road Maintenance
Sharon Mashishi
Bahlaping Mash
Bothwell
Msimango
Groomega Inc.
Liziwe
Nompumza
LA Nompumza Attorneys
Noko
Ramasenya
Noleo Projects
Samukelisiwe
Mkhize
Petco Producer Responsibility Organisation NPC
Lebogang
Kola
Zoe Transport Pty Ltd Trading As Zoway Rentals
RICHARD FLETCHER:
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Tyrone Desmond Naidoo
BEE Online Group
Mikalyn Achary
Izala Verificators
Khomotso Madiba Energrade
Michael Andile Madangatya
Khula Khula Transport Services cc
Charne Vosloo
MSHEQ Health and Safety Consultants
Nisha Kostas
NICHE INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS PTY LTD
Verusha Govender
osr projects and consulting
Magdeline Nomalanga Skosana
Angela Gordon
Tradam Transformation Solutions
Naledi
Greysun Media
Msibi Lebogang Kola
Zoe Transport Pty Ltd Trading As Zoway Rentals
Sihlomile Security Services Kushela Naidoo
Gugulethu
Zulu Wallace and Green
Braq Uni
2026 LEGENDS OF
EMPOWERMENT
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SALGA INSPIRES SERVICE DELIVERY
BY BEING A CATALYST FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has a clear purpose: to strengthen local government so it works better for the people it serves. As the official voice of municipalities, SALGA champions the interests of municipalities.
At its core, SALGA is about impact. Its mission is to stay credible, informed, and accountable, while actively supporting municipalities to perform at their best. That means advocating for better policy, sharing practical solutions, and assisting local leaders navigate an increasingly complex environment of local government.
adapt, and lead. It is about places where systems work, leadership is strong, and communities feeling the difference.
To get there, SALGA focuses on what matters most, building capable and ethical institutions, strengthening governance, and ensuring municipalities are financially stable. SALGA aims to create a local government system that is more resilient, more responsive, and more in tune with community needs.
The vision is just as focused: drive innovation and deliver quality, sustainable services that improve everyday life in communities. It’s about municipalities that don’t just function, but respond,
This impact is further translated into action through the SALGA Commercial Product Catalogue, which showcases practical, technology-driven solutions designed to help municipalities improve governance, enhance revenue, and deliver sustainable services more effectively.
MUNICIPAL WOMEN & YOUTH LEADERSHIP
EXCELLENCE AWARD
Sponsored by SALGA
Cllr Nomvuyo Mposelwa
Joe Gqabi District
Cllr Vuyokazi Matwasa
Ntabankulu LM
Cllr Zukiswa Ndevu
Umzimvubu LM
Cllr Tunyiswa Manxila-Nkamisa
Ald (Dr) Elna
Von Schlicht
Cllr Queen Xulu
Steyn Mnquma LM
Cape Winelands DM
Umlalazi LM
Alderman
Antoinette
Breede Valley LM
Cllr Mamedupe Teffo
Capricorn DM
OUR SETEEMED
JUDGES OF 2026
Meet the distinguished industry leaders and experts entrusted with recognising the businesses and individuals driving meaningful impact across South Africa.
Anoop Ninan
Forvis Mazars
Carina Wessels Alexforbes
Chrissy Dube Good Governance Africa
Khensani Nobanda Nedbank
Kume Luvhani
Vaxowave
Yani Horn
Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls
Kyle Wesemann Labournet
Zodwa Velleman
Oceana Group Limited
Sam Gqomo WGN Africa
Mandisa Mpeko Innovator Trust
Nene Molefi
Mandate Molefi
Johannah Phenya Foursight IT Business Solutions
