SA's movers and shakers: Empowering business and people

Topco Media hosted the prestigious event at the Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, with our esteemed media partners SA Business Integrated, SA Building Review and City Press and broadcaster by CNBC. Among the finalists for 2016 was some of the country’s most esteemed businesses.

“This year, we once again hosted SA’s business elite, where they were recognised and celebrated for their contribution and commitment to transforming the business sphere in South Africa. We are very proud to say the least,” said Ryland Fisher, editoral director at Topco Media.

“This award is humbling,” said Commander Mokhele, CEO of SAMSA, winner of a Legend of Empowerment Award.

It is an affirmation that the business landscape of South Africa will be driven forward with leaders and innovators that are consciously implementing transformation and strive for equality.

“As one of the largest professional services firms in South Africa, we believe that we have a responsibility to play a role in empowering all the people of our country,” commented PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the winners of the evening. “Why are we so committed? Because we know that transformation is an economic imperative and that it’s not only essential to the growth of our firm but also of the South African economy.”

“In an extremely challenging economic environment, training and personal development are not optional. To watch an individual come in with no qualification whatsoever and to see them grow in capability and self-confidence is really exciting,” commented EBH, winner of the Skills Development Award.

The Oliver Empowerment Awards is very proud to announce this year’s winners in their respective categories.

FAST GROWTH BLACK-OWNED SMME AWARD - Sponsored by SENET MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
Godimong Consulting Engineers

SED (SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) AWARD - Sponsored by DESTO
Sun International

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AWARD (>R1 billion) - Sponsored by TOTAL SA
PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AWARD (Elgin Brown and Hamer

ENTERPRISE & SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT AWARD
MultiChoice South Africa Holdings

DIVERSITY AWARD
PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc.
Isilumko Staffing – Highly Commended

JOB CREATION AWARD - Sponsored by RAND WATER
Coega Development Corporation

TOP EMPOWERED VISION 2030 AWARD – Sponsored by MMI Holdings
Coega Development Corporation

TOP EMPOWERED PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD - Sponsored by Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency
City of Tshwane

TOP EMPOWERED ENTREPRENEUR OF 2016 AWARD
Boniswa Corporate Solutions - Lynette Magasa
Staza Cleaning Services - Stella Mokwena – Highly Commended

TOP EMPOWERED PUBLIC SERVICE LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD
South African Civil Aviation Authority – Dr Poppy Khoza

TOP EMPOWERED YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD (UNDER 40 YEARS) - Sponsored by TUMI
DNA Brand Architects - Sylvester Chauke

MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD
Bonang Matheba
(Public Votes)

TOP EMPOWERED BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD - Sponsored by Public Sector Manager
Maponya Inc - Phatudi Maponya

TOP EMPOWERED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
MultiChoice South Africa Holdings

For any further information on the evening, or the winners, please do not hesitate to contact Rose Setshoge at az.oc.ocpot@egohstes.esor, or 086 000 9590.