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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

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.