Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference 2025 Post Event Report by Topco Media

POST EVENT REPORT 2025

Discover the latest trends, success stories, and thought leadership in our 24th edition of Impumelelo Top Empowerment

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YOUR CONFERENCE MODERATOR

Leanne Manas: Your Partner in Empowerment

From Oprah Winfrey to Nelson Mandela, Leanne has interviewed an impressive range of public figures, heads of state, thought-leaders and local and international celebrities. She has also been at the forefront of bringing South Africans some of the biggest News stories over the last 2 decades

She is instantly recognisable as the face of Morning Television as anchor of Morning Live, a hard-hitting news broadcast that she has been hosting since 2004. She has been the face of the Vast majority of Breaking news events in an ever changing South Africa, most Notably the death of Nelson Mandela, the dramatic resignation of Jacob Zuma as RSA President and the death of the Mother of the nation Winnie Madikizela Mandela.

Leanne Manas

South African Award Winning

Journalist & TV Presenter

Leanne Manas

@leannemanas

@LeanneManas

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Acting Director-General, Department of Employment and Labour

Group Managing Executive: Personal & Private Banking,

SPEAKERS

Zuko Godlimpi

Jacky Molisane

Ciko Thomas Deputy Minister, Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Kershini Govender Executive Head: Transformation Nedbank

Nedbank

Join the #TopEmpowerment family and be part of the movement shaping economic transformation! Whether it’s through our Conferences, Awards, or Publications, we celebrate trailblazing leaders and organisations making an impact.

CONFERENCE 2025

SPEAKERS

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Asanda Luwaca Chairperson, National Skills Authority

SPEAKERS

Nazeem Hendricks Senior Finance Specialist, Jobs Fund, National Treasury

SPEAKERS

“EMPOWERMENT THROUGH BOLD TRANSFORMATION”

Rising: Navigating the Path of Inclusive Transformation”

Cllr Nomvuyo Mposelwa National Chairperson, SALGA Women’s Commission & Executive Mayor of Joe Gqabi District Municipality

Azola Mayekiso CEO, National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC)

Erin-Jane Miller CEO & Executive Producer, Recode Media and Reigning Mrs SA Queen

Kabelo Rankoane PPS Foundation Bursary Recipient

Prudence Selani Head of External Affairs, Sanofi South Africa

Taelo Mojapelo CEO, bp Southern Africa

Erosha Govender CEO, Diversifi and Director, Alternative Prosperity Holdings & AP Foundation

Sinikeziwe Tshobisa Youth Entrepreneur & Co-Founder, Kfox 2nd Couture Board Couture

Youth Entrepreneur & Co-Founder, Kfox 2nd Couture Board Couture

Kume Luvhani Co-Founder & Executive Director, Vaxowave

Tshegetsang Sebeela Chief Executive Officer, TEG

Xanthea Limberg Mayoral Committee Member: Energy, City of Cape Town

Lindiwe Buthelezi Senior Manager:Legal Services, IDC

Kabelo Rankoane PPS Foundation Bursary Recipient

530

ATTENDEES OVER TWO DAYS

500

ATTENDEES OVER TWO DAYS

GROWTH 2024 GROWTH 2023

SHOWCASE COUNTERS

NUMBER OF SPEAKERS

SHOWCASE COUNTERS

1 JULY 2025 - 15 AUGUST 2025

MAIL & GUARDIAN

https://mg.co.za/ article/2025-08-08-nedbanktop-empowerment-conference2025-driving-bold-transformationthrough-partnerships/

THE JOBURG REPORTER

https://thejoburgreporter. com/2025/08/10/nedbankskhensani-nobanda-embodiesmarketing-excellence-andleadership/

BIZCOMMUNITY:

https://www.bizcommunity.com/ article/recognising-excellencein-transformation-2025-nedbankoliver-top-empowerment-awardwinners-revealed-624651a

https://www.bizcommunity.com/ article/entries-close-soon-nedbankoliver-top-empowerment-awards2025-815653a

AFRICA UPDATE

https://omny.fm/shows/ africa-update/vaxowave-oneof-the-companies-in-attendanceat-the-nedbank-2025-topempowerment-conference

https://omny.fm/shows/ africa-update/focus-on-sanlamnedbank-top-empowerment-2025conference

YFM

https://www.yfm.

co.za/2025/08/01/prestigiousawards-highlight-urgent-need-foryouth-empowerment/

JOBURG TIMES

https://joburgtimes. co.za/2025/08/01/nedbankempowerment-awards-2025/

SOCIAL CLOUD @

SOCIAL CLOUD #

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ADVERTISING

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PARTNER MAILER

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Total Ave: R207 700 REACH:

STRATEGIC

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ABP

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BPESA

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1 Newsletter to 55k database worth 27k

2x social media post (twitter, FB, LinkedIn)

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MEDIA PARTNERS

Mail and Guardian:

AVE Value: R250K

https://mg.co.za/article/2025-08-08-nedbank-top-empowerment-conference-2025-driving-bold-transformation-through-partnerships/

NEWSLETTERS

Topco Media Mailers to Database

R25 000 X 38 mailers = R950 000

Topco Media Bulletin: 10x banners:

R7 500 x 10 = R75 000

9x articles:

R25k x 9 = R225 000

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MASTERCLASS

Nedbank Top Empowerment Masterclass with Mfundo Nkuhlu and Ralf Fletcher 561 Attendees

Business Unusual podcast interview with Deb Fuller

Valued at R75,000

Nedbank Top Empowerment Masterclass with Dr Terence Sibiya and Ralf Fletcher 390 Attendees

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TESTIMONIALS

“Everything was excellent.”

“The entire event was spectacular. Brilliantly planned & line up was exceptional.”

“It was my first time attending the Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference & I felt empowered & gained more knowledge on all the topics that were discussed.”

BILLBOARDS AVE VALUE: R5 MILLION

- OVER 50 SPOTS ACROSS SOUTH AFRICA

CAPE TOWN - WESTERN CAPE

GAUTENG - KRUGERSDORP

GAUTENG -N1 BEN SCHOEMAN FREEWAY

N1 NORTH FREEWAY - GAUTENG

GAUTENG - SANDTON

N1 SOUTH FREEWAY - GAUTENG

GAUTENG - N14 FREEWAY, CENTURION

COMPANIES IN ATTENDANCE

Accenture

African Bank

African Greeneurs

African Graphix

African Hustle

AFROSAI-E

Afrocentric Health

Aganang Administrators

Andi Beauty

AQ Rate

Assmang

African Greeneurs

African Graphix

African Hustle

AFROSAI-E

Afrocentric Health

Aganang Administrators

Andi Beauty

AQ Rate

Assmang Khumani

Association of B-BBEE Professionals

ATPlay interactive Talent

Aurik Enterprise Development

B-BBEE Commission

BEE123

BASA

Bidvest

Black Management Forum (BMF)

BLVD 96

Bloomberg

BMG

Bongani Rainmaker

Bongani Rainmaker (Pty) Ltd

Bono property Group

BOSTON CITY CAMPUS

bp Southern Africa

BP South Africa

BP South Africa Promoter

BPESA

Bradshaw Le Roux Consulting

Briefly News

Bridgestne

Bridgestone

Brytech Holdings

BTS

Bubbly Agent

Business Day

Cardinal 8

Carnival Creations

Caterpillar Industries

Central Energy Fund

CETA

CFE stakeholder

Chartall Business College

CHEP

Chrisyd Advisory Services

City of Johannesburg Metropolitan

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Municipality

Clientele

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA)

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA)

Coface South Africa

Collies Group / Hloba Clothing

Concilium Technologies

Consulting By Bongi

Corner Circle Consulting

Cornerstone Institute

Cr8 Strategy

CSOS

Data Centrix

DeafTouch

Department of Basic Education

Department of Employment and Labour

Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Department of Trade, Industry & Competition (the dtic)

Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

Desmond tutu association

DHL Global Forwarding

Dibiya Virtual Law

Digify Africa

Discovery Central Services

Diversifi

Douglas Knowledge Partners

DZANA Investments

Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs, Inc

Ellipse

Empact

Empowerworx

Enel Green Power

Enviro Sublime Services

EOH

Eqstra

Espin Capital

ETHICORE

EWSETA

Famous Brands

Fasset

Financial Sector Transformation

First Rand Limited Council

Fix Forward Trust

First Rand Limited

FSTC

Funda Wande

G4S Secure Solutions

Gauteng Tourism Authority

GEMS

Geeks4Learning

Get Corporate Ready (Pty) Ltd

GI Adviosry (Siyanqoba)

GMCA

Godrej Consumer Products

Good Governance Africa (GGA)

Gordon Carbon Solutions

GovGrowth (Pty) Ltd

GPF

Green Leafy Growers

Grundfos Pty Ltd

Guest

Huawei IDC

Ikigai Engineering

Ikigai Engineering/Unnati Training

Academy

Imaplus

iME

Impact Nexus NPC

iME

Imaplus

Inala Software Pty Ltd

INSETA

Inspiredex

Inspiredex Pty Ltd

Inqubeko

inrise consult

International Finance Corp

International Finance Corporation

IPSOS

iME

Isanti Glass

IT Web/Brainstorm

iCharles

Joe Gqabi District Municipality

Jonathan Ball Publishers

Joburg Times

Keigh Royal

Kfox 2nd Couture Board Company

Khula Education

Kumba

Kwetso Foundation

Labournet

LEAP

Lesaka

Letsema

LifeLine Zululand (NPO)

Loreal

LoveworldSat

Lutendo Group

LUXFIAT (PTY) LTD

LYAF Property Services

Mabeba Group

Madia 24 Lifestyle Department

Mail & Guardian

MAMAS Alliance

Mashudu Tinyiko Consulting

Matsetseleko Trading and Projects

Mbikwa Group

MCGERALDS ENTREPRENEURSHIP

CENTRE

Mediclinic Souhern Africa

Merchants

Methano Group

Mfundo Development Foundation

NPC

MIH Holdings

Microsoft

MillaSA (Gga Guest)

Mindful Transformation

Minerals Council South Africa

Mk Oziel Sportwear

Mlambo Attorneys

MM Greenfeilds

MONDI Group South Africa

Mosholu (Pty) Ltd

Mpact

MTN

MTN SA

Mustek

Mziwempilo Medicoment Health center

Nanyata

Naspers

National Bargaining Council for the Private Security Sector (NBCPSS)

National Executive Economic Collective(NEXEC)

National Housing Finance Corporation

National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC)

National Treasury

National Youth Development Agency(NYDA)

Ndabank

Nedbank

Nedbank CIB

Nedbank CIB Property Finance

Nedbank Foundation

Nedbank GMCA

Nedbank Limited

Nedbank Ltd

Nedbank Private Wealth

Nelson Mandela University

Nestle

Newzroom Afrika

Nexia SAB & T

Nexia SAB & T / Cilo Cybin

Nexia SAB & T / Concilium

Technologies

Nexia SAB & T / Letsema

Nexia SAB & T / Mustek

Nkosinathi Ndlovu

Nsync Dimensions

Obomvu

Old Mutual

Optimi Workplace (Pty) Ltd t/a

Media Works

Ore & Metal

Orzoflash

Outlook Lodge & Safaris

Palamo Fund Managers (Pty)Ltd

Phutipoyana

POWERFM98.7

PPS

Primedia Out of Home

Private Chef

Progression

Proudly Developing

Proudly Developing (Pty) Ltd

Provest Group

PSIRA

Public Affairs Research Institute

Yes4Youth / Naspers

YFM

Youth employment services

Youth Employment Service (YES)

South Africa (PARI)

Public Service Commission (GGA Guest)

Pula Management

Q Rate

Raizcorp

RAPULANA ATTORNEYS

Red Dune Consulting

RedMPS

Retina Sa

Retina South Africa

Reverside & Geeks4Learning

ROCVEST Systems

Rotenda Media and Events

Saab Grintek Defence

Sable Black

SAGE

SALGA

Sanlam

SANPARKS

Sanofi

Santam

Sasol

SASL Intepretor

Save The Children South Africa

Script Holdings

SDMS/ Carnival Creations

Seed of Africa

Sekunjalo Engineering Solutions

Shankara People Solutions

Shaper

Signa Group

Signa Group Pty Ltd

SIHLOMILE SECURITY GUARD

Sinfotech (PTY) Ltd

SIOC Development Trust

Siyanqobangamandla Holdings

Social Butterfly

SoluGrowth

SoluGrowth (Pty) Ltd

South African Airways

South African BRICS Youth

Association

South African BRICS Youth

Association (SABYA)

South African Disability

Development Organisation

South African Future Trust

South African National

Accreditation System (SANAS)

South32

Soweto TV

St Strate

Stand Builders

Step Ahead Staffing

STS

Sun International

Swiss Re Africa

Synergy Transformation Solutions

Tangible Cloud

TCTS AUTOBODY

TEG

Tendai ICT

Thabang Chiloane

The Babanango Foundation

The Coca-Cola Company

The Dawn OHSE Consultants (Pty)

Ltd.

The Economist.

The Gordon Group

The Joburg Reporter

The News Gazette

THISABILITY Newspaper

TIBS

TKL Cleaning Solutions

Total Serve Facilities Management

Tracker

Tractor Outdoor

Trebloc

Tsipi Entle

Tsebo Solutions

Tshegosview

TTI Group

Tswelopele Local Municipality

Twotuff KN t/a UrbanCiv

UCA

Ulinzi Security (Siyanqoba)

Universal Healthcare

University of Limpopo

UWC

UXI Mpowered

valleygroup

Vantage Advisory

Vaxowave

Vukile Property Fund Ltd

Wabtec

Wazee

Webber Wentzel

WMN Attorneys Inc.

WOA Fuels & Oils cc

Worx Group

Xcelerate Verification Agency (Pty)

Ltd

Y-Brand

Yes4Youth

Yes4Youth / First Rand Limited

Yes4Youth / Naspers

YFM

Youth employment services

Youth Employment Service (YES)

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SOME TITLES IN

ATTENDANCE

Act. COO

Act. Deputy Director: Training & Communication

Advice Specialist: Fiduciary

Aquaponics Production Manager Associate

Associate Project Administrator

B-Bbee Supply Chain Specialist

B-BBEE & EE Advisory Consultant

B-BBEE and Transformation Specialist

B-BBEE CO-ORDINATOR

B-BBEE Consultant

B-BBEE Product Owner

B-BBEE Specialist

BASA

BD Manager

BEE C ordinator

BEE manager

BEE TFM

BBBEE & Transformation Manager

BBBEE Manager

BBBEE Transformation Manager

Board Member

Brand

Business Advisor

Business Banking and Retail

Business Developer

Business Development Associate

Business Development Director

Business Development Executive

Business Development Manager

Business Manager

CEO

CEO / Principal

CFO

Chairman & Managing Director

Chairperson

Chief Executive Director

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Information Officer

Chief Legal Counsel

Chief Legal Officer

Chief Officer

Chief Operations Manager

Chief Procurement Officer

Chief Sustainability Officer

Chief Transformation Officer

CI & Project Manager

Client Relations Manager

Client Relationship

Cluster Head: Enterprisewide Risk

Management

Comms Administrator (exhibitor)

Commercial Manager

Communications & Stakeholder

Engagement Specialist

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Communications Officer

Communications Specialist

Consultant

COO

COO and Transformation Specialist

Corporate Manager NC

Corporate Secretary

Council Chairperson

Council Member

CSR Manager

CTO

Customer Service Front

Deputy Director

Deputy President

Designer

Digify Africa stand Director

Director Fiance

Director HRSense

Director of Innovations

Div Exec: Business Enablement

ED - Exhibitor

Enterprise and Supplier Development

Equity Equivalent Programme Manager

ESD Specialist

ESD Superintended

Espin Capital

Events

Exec Head:Marketing Operations

Delivery

Executive

Executive Chairperson

Executive Head CSI

Executive Head: Marketing

Operations Delivery

Executive Head: Nedbank

Marketing

Executive Head: Public Affairs

Executive Head: Sales and Service

Executive Head: Workforce

Optimisation and Engagement

Executive head: regulstory advocacy and policy

Executive Director & Founder

Executive: Billings

Financial Advisor

Financial Director

Finance

Founder

General Manager- Sustainability & B-BBEE at MTN

GM Comms & Stakeholder

Group CFO

Group Communications Manager for

Group Head :Advisory

Group Head: litigation

Group Legal

Group Learning Manager: Skills &

Youth Development

Group Transformation

Head Governance and Operations

Social Impact

Head Leadership and Engagement

Head Legal

Head Money Management

Head of CX/XM

Head of Global Business Centre SA

Head of Human Capital and

Transformation

Head of Human Resources

Head of Projects

Head of Sales

Head of Staff Volunteerism

Head of Sustainability

Head of Transformation

Head Regulatory Advocacy

Head Strategy and Investor Relations

Head: Business Development

Head: Corporate Communications

Head: External Communications

Head: Financial Inclusion and Public Policy

Head: HR South Africa

Head: Market Development

Head: People Development

Head: Strategic Partnerships

Head: Transformation Advisory

Head: Workplace Experience and HSE

HR Business Partner

HR Executive

Impact and Marketing Manager

Interim Chief Executive Officer

Internal Comms

Intern

Jnr Digital Marketing Manager

Junior Cloud Engineer

Key Account Manager

Learnership Administrator

Legal Advisor

Manager

Manager Corporate Branding (exhibitor)

Manager: CEO’s Office

Manager: Regulatory Compliance and Skills Development

Managing Director

Managing Executive

Managing Executive: Operations, Collection

Managing Knowledge Partner

Manning the cart

Marketer

Marketing Marketing & Data Manager

Marketing Head

Media

Medical Dr, Director

MD,Skills

NCIB PF - COO

Nedbank Private Wealth - Exhibitor

- Acquisition Banker

Nedbank Private Wealth - Stand

Supplier

Operation Director

Operations Executive

Philanthropy Specialist

PMO Graduate

Portfolio Head

PP Head

Presidency: Protocol

Principal

Principal Advise: High Net Worth

Principle

Procurement Manager

Procurement Officer

Production

Programme Manager

Project Administrator

Project Coordinator

Project Manager

Public Affairs

Public Relations Specialist

Regional Head: Night Net Worth: North

Regional Sales Manager Gauteng

REMCO Member

Sales Associate

Sales executive

Sales Manager

Sector Lead: Holding Entities &

Private Equity

Senior Economist

Senior Legal Advisor

Senior Manager

Senior Manager Agric CVP

Senior Manager Brand & Marketing

Strategy

Senior Manager Business

Development

Senior Manager Financial

Education

Senior Manager Governance, Planning & Reporting

Senior Manager Quality Assurance

Senior Manager Skills and Economic Inclusion Programmes

Senior Manager: Financial Wellness

Senior Manager: Head of Regions and Provincial

Senior Project Manager

Senior Reward Specialist

Senior Technical Advisory Analyst

SIU stand

SIU- Exhibitor

Skills Development Consultant

Skills Development Specialist

Skills evelopment Facilitator

Skills Head

Skills Social Specialist

SM-Socio Political and Policy Analysis

SM: B-BBEE

Social Media

Social Media & PR

Speaker Manager

Stakeholder Engagement and CSI Manager

Strategic Account Manager

Strategic communications

Strategy Analyst

Supervisor

Support: Stand build: Nedbank

Private Wealth stand

SWC Chairperson: FS

SWC Chairperson: GP

SWC Chairperson: KZN

SWC Chairperson: LP

SWC Chairperson: MP

SWC Chairperson: NC

SWC Chairperson: NW

SWC Chairperson: WC

SWC National Chairperson

Technical Trainer: Salesforce & Software Development

TFM

Transformation Administrator

Transformation Executive

Transformation Manager

Transformation & Talent Manager

Transformation Manager

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FUNCTIONAL AREAS IN

ATTENDANCE

Finance

Marketing

Legal

Risk

Strategy

Operations

Sustainability

Transformation

Compliance

Research

Client Insights

Competition Law

Regulatory Affairs

CSI

Events

Comms

Social media

Brand

Product

Amex

Analytics

Learning and Development

External Relations

Socio-Economic Transformation

Procurement

Clinical Science

Rewards and Performance

Project Management

Sustainability

Agri-Business

Quality Control

Governance

Health and Safety

Information Technology

Information

Analytics

Excellence

Operations

Business Development

Public Relations

Corporate Liaison

Resourcing

Financial Services & Banking

Human Resources

Marketing & Communications

BTS DEI Global

Regalia HR and Business Solutions

Industry Transformation Advisory

B-BBEE

Talent Management

Economic Development

Financial Education

Sustainability

People & Culture

ISO Compliance

Sustainability

Economic Development

B-BBEE

Transformation

Financial Education

Impact & Sustainability

Membership Sales

Government Affairs

Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability

Careers & Development

Data & Analytics

OTHER Journalists

Photographers

DJ’s

Entrepreneurs

Diplomats

Sustainable Finance Experts

LIVE STREAMS

& PARTNERS

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SAFER HOMES

SAFER BUSINESSES

SAFER COMMUNITIES

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) established in 2002 in terms of Section 2 of the Private Security Industry Regulation Act (Act No 56 of 2001). The strategic mandate of PSiRA originates from the Act and the regulations issued in terms of the Act. PSiRA is a National Public entity listed under Schedule 3A of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)

The primary objectives of the Authority are to regulate the private security industry and to exercise effective control over the practice of the occupation of the security service providers in the public and national interest and the interest of the private security industry itself, and for that purpose , subject to the Act, to: promote a legitimate private security industry which acts in terms of the principles contained in the Constitution and other applicable law; ensure that all security service providers act in the public and national interest in rendering of security services; promote a private security industry which is characterised by integrity, accountability and innovation.

Values Is to be recognised as an excellent regulator of Private Security in South Africa by all our stakeholders.

Mission

Using collaboration and innovative technology to enable a compliant, transform ed and respected Private Security Sector in the public interest.

The core values of PSiRA - Accountability , Integrity , and Innovation - serve as the foundation for its service delivery and stakeholder interactions. These values guide the Authority's actions and decisions, ensuring ethical conduct, transparency, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a regulatory environment.

The Authority regulates the Private Security Industry through:

• Registration of service providers and security officers

• Ensuring compliance and adherence to PSiRA Act and all other laws applicable to security service providers.

• Accredit security training service providers.

• Process course reports submitted by training centres.

• Receive and investigate complaints against security service providers and security officers

• Prosecute non-compliance by security service providers.

• Advise private security consumers about private security industry.

The private security industry comprises of individual and business security services providers consisting of various categories and sectors. The industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the country as the demand continues to increase. The industry comprises of over 2,9 million registered security officers, over 17 000 registered security businesses and over 1500 accredited security training providers

Regulated industries:

Private investigator

• Security consultants

• In-house

• Guarding sector

• Close protection

• Response security

• Assets in transit

• Events security

• Control room

• Security equipment manufacturers

• Locksmiths

• Electronic security

• Security training

ENTERPRISE SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT

Translate scorecard compliance into bottom-line results by working with TEG management consultants. We achieve measurable value for programme funders that goes beyond compliance and donations. Our 15 years in the game talks to our success and exemplary track record in the field of Enterprise Supplier Development.

BENEFIT FROM OUR PROGRAMMES IN:

Enterprise Supplier Development

Socio-Economic Development

Woman in Leadership Development Fund Management

Our programmes are designed to marry the needs of the local economy and the community with that of the funder through sustainable growth of SMEs. Let’s get together for practical solutions that create lasting value and unearth new value.

BUILDING DREAMS, FINANCING FUTURES

THE NHFC WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS IN 1996, WITH A MANDATE TO CREATE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE PROVISION OF HOUSING FINANCE THAT IS AFFORDABLE.

This housing finance is delivered through contractors, developers, and micro financiers in urban areas and to provide access to finance for housing development, while mobilising the private sector’s involvement in the facilitation and development of sustainable human settlements.

The NHFC is acting as an agency of the National Department of Human Settlements to carry out the First Home Finance grant facilitation project. First Home Finance is targeted towards qualifying beneficiary households and individuals - who are the gap market - that are earning between R 3 501 – R 22 000 per month across South Africa.

It is a housing subsidy targeted at first time home owners.

VISION

Is for the NHFC to be an apex financing partner of choice within the affordable housing value chain.

MISSION

Our aim is to create an enabling environment where there is access to housing finance for low-to middle-income families through strategic partnerships and promoting the sustainability of the human settlements’ ecosystem, using our strategic pillars, which are further described as follows:

• To maximise the development impact

• To transform the Human Settlements sector

• To achieve sustainability, and

• Additionally, contribute that is beyond what is available or provides that is otherwise absent from the market.

We’re innovating with secure, scalable solutions. Contact us today for more.

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Whether you’re already a qualified professional or aspiring to be one, keeping your skills up to date is non-negotiable

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WITHIN THE SECTOR WE SERVE, EWSETA ...

• Registers and establishes learning programmes

• Approve WSPs and ATRs

• Disburses mandatory and discretionary grants

• Monitors and quality assures education and training

• Promotes learnerships, internships, apprenticeships and other training programmes

To meet the pressing skills development needs of the energy and water sector requires co-operation and input from all sector role players. We encourage employers in the sector to be part of the solution. 22 Wellington Road Parktown, Johannesburg South Africa 011 274-4700

info@ewseta.org.za

AN INTERVIEW WITH THE DIRECTOR OF HLOBA:

Mr. Sibusiso Luthuli

SIBUSISO LUTHULI

Director of Hloba Clothing (Pty) Ltd.

Chartered Accountant, CA (SA), Husband, Father, Avid Soccer Fan.

Q: Tell us about your upbringing.

A: My name is Sibusiso Luthuli, I was born in Umlazi Township, but my family later relocated to KwaDlangezwa in Empangeni where my father worked at the University of Zululand as a Professor. I am the third born child and only son out of 4 siblings. When I grew up my parents instilled strong values of Ubuntu and always encouraged us to work hard, my father used to say, “hard work has never killed anyone”. During school holidays we spend most of our time doing chores around the house. Since both my late parents were academics, they also encouraged us to focus on education.

Q: Who is Sbu “the Man”?

A: I am a family man. I have been married for 25 years and we are blessed with two boys. I am an avid soccer fan, I used to play soccer when I was at university. I played as a goalkeeper for the first team. During my spare time I enjoy cooking for my family.

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Q: What is your educational background.

A: I am a qualified Chartered Accountant, CA(SA). For my high school education, I attended a missionary boarding school in Zululand in Mahlabathini For my tertiary education I enrolled for a Bachelor of Pedagogics degree at the university of Zululand. After my second year and prior to completing the degree, my father convinced me to enrol for a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree. I studied at the University of Durban Westville (now UKZN) for my post graduate degree.

Q: Tell us about your career experience.

A: I have had a long and illustrious career which started at BoE Corporate which later became Nedbank. In 2004, at the age of 31, I was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Ithala Bank, a position I held for 6 years. This is where I was able to display my business acumen and leadership capabilities. During the 6-year period, the bank grew from 31

ADVERTORIAL: FASSET

and accounting services sector

FASSET is the Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority, a Schedule 2a skills development entity mandated by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation. FASSET delivers skills development interventions towards

• 2000 beneficiaries supported in the Women Development Leadership Programme with Wits Business School, Duke EC and IWFSA

• 91 000+ beneficiaries supported through career awareness

• 9000+ beneficiaries funded for an internship

• 5000+ beneficiaries funded for a bursary

• 1893 beneficiaries assisted through the outstanding study debt grant

• 1832 beneficiaries funded for a pivotal professional body program

• 600 women- led SMMEs supported through the Graca Machel Trust (Women Wealth Creation Programme)

• 844 beneficiaries small business supported through discretionary grants

ADVERTORIAL: FASSET

These are some of the funding interventions your FASSET facilitates towards fast-tracking transformation within the nance and accounting sector.

1. Learner Employment Grant

The LEG incentivises employers to place learners in a learnership and retain them for the required duration of the learnership. This can only be claimed by registered non-levy payers (NLPs) and levy payers with approved

2. Professional Body Programmes for Employed Learners

FASSET funds various professional body programmes towards attaining a professional body designation, and the programme supports the

accounting sector

4. Training Incentive Grant

and accounting sector who have trained their employees on training topics that address the FASSET Sector Skills Plans.

3. Internships

FASSET incentivises employers to place unemployed youth in an internship programme and retain them for at least 12-24 months.

5. Employed skills programme

FASSET funds employers within the FAS sector by helping them enhance the skills of their employees, allowing them to stay current and effectively adapt to the constantly changing business environment.

Transforming Africa’s Talent to Meet Global Demand

Bridging the gap between learning and employment through real-world training and skills aligned to industry demand.

Shaping Outcomes That Matter

Our mission is crystal clear: to combat unemployment and enhance the capabilities of your workforce. We achieve this by equipping both unemployed individuals and employed professionals with the highly employable and advanced, in-demand skills necessary for career growth in today's dynamic job market.

Drive innovation and remain competitive with intergation and legacy mordernisation.

Enhance customer relationships and drive business growth.

End-to-End business process automation that reduces turn around times.

Protect your business from evolving threats.

Achieve scalability and ﬂexibility in the cloud.

Build future-ready tech talent.

Broughttoyouby

Broughttoyouby

KHENSANI NOBANDA

Group Executive, Group Marketing and Corporate Affairs: Nedbank

BERENICE LUE MARAIS

Deputy Chairperson: The BLM Company

CARINA WESSELS

Executive Governance, Legal, Compliance and Sustainability: Alexander Forbes

CHRISSY DUBE

Programme Head: Governance Insights & Analytics, Good Governance Africa - Good Governance Africa

JOY-MARIE LAWRENCE

Founding Director: Boardvisory

DIONNE KERR

Founder and Chief Executive Officer: Siyakha Consulting

ANDREW TSURO

Managing Director: The eHub

GUGULETHU “GUGU” NDEBELE

Executive Director: Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls

PARMI NATESAN

Chief Executive Officer: Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA)

Meet our esteemed judges, respected industry experts and thought leaders, responsible for evaluating and honoring your outstanding achievements in empowerment & transformation.

PRECIOUS GONDWE

Founding Partner and CEO: Precious & Partners

ZINHLE THUPANA

Group Executive: CEF

SUMMER CLIFFORD KOTZÉ

Content Creation Manager and Photographer: Jenna Clifford

ASHIKA KIRPAL

Director:Transformation and Naspers Labs - Naspers

THANDI KUNENE

Head: Corporate Affairs and Engagement South AfricaL’Oréal

GAVIN FITZMAURICE

Managing Partner: Webber Wentzel

WEZI KHOZA

Past Board Chairperson of CHIETA and Non-Executive Director: Chemical Industries Education andTraining Authority (CHIETA)

LESEGO CHARLIE

Head of Communications: VISA

ZANDILE MPOSELWA

Corporate Affairs Director: Kellanova

The Finalists

•ORGANISATION AWARDS•

The organisation awards look to celebrate the successes of top empowered companies exemplifying transformation, impact, vision and action in South Africa.

TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: FAST GROWTH BLACK-OWNED SMME OF THE YEAR AWARD

Big Eye Minerals & Energy

TCTS AUTOBODY

Blu Water Technologies

Wallace & Green

AND 310 EMS Projects (Pty) Ltd

Maphikwana Group (Pty) Ltd

Trade Capital Finance

Vantage Advisory

Bubbly Agent

Africa

Bono Property Group

Mlambo & Associates EconoBEE

Tshinwelo Innovative Business Solutions

Insurazo Risk Partners (Pty) Limited

Muncho

AMBESHA AFRICA

Ambesha

TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

Nestlé ESAR

Tyrec (Pty) Ltd

Schneider Electric Merchants

TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE OF THE YEAR AWARD

Siyanqoba Ngamandla Holdings

Shared Value Africa (SVA) & Shift Impact Africa

RCPM Industries

Sanofi

HG Travelling Services Pamodzi Unique Engineering Ethekwini Municipality Y-Brand

Isanti Glass Gordon Carbon Solutions

Nexia SAB&T

VEA Road Maintenance

Schneider Electric

TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE YEAR AWARD

Vaxowave

Old Mutual

Tshinwelo Innovative Business Solutions

Konica Minolta South Africa

South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Boxfusion

Limitles Engineer T/A BUY BRICS+

TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: PUBLIC SECTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS)

Breede Valley Local Municipality

Ethekwini Municipality

South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority

TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR AWARD

Mondi Zimele (Pty) Ltd

Sasol Merchants

Nestlé ESAR

Provest Cementitious Products (Pty) Ltd

Reverside Software Solutions (Pty) Ltd

Royal Mndawe Holdings (Pty) Ltd T/A ROMH Consulting

Sanlam

Dentsu

Konica Minolta South Africa

TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: ENTERPRISE AND SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR AWARD

TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR AWARD

Powering women in business.

One investment at a time.

Nedbank is proud to have invested R2.25 million in 50 dynamic women-led businesses through the 2024/25 WomX Accelerator. This year-long, programme combined mentorship, peer learning, and ﬁnancial literacy to drive real change. In just 12 months, the Woman in Business Accelerator delivered powerful results, including the creation of 268 jobs. We're proud to stand with women who are not just doing business, but changing the face of it.

The Finalists

•INDIVIDUAL AWARDS•

The individual awards aim to showcase the top individuals in South Africa. From CEO’s to young achievers climbing the corporate ladder, we celebrate leaders who are making a clear impact in the world of tech.

TOP EMPOWERED: BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Nelly Ndlovu Mondi Zimele (Pty) Ltd

Pieter du Plessis Isanti Glass

Katlego Malatji HomeComing Events

Thandeka Mngomezulu TotalServe Group (Property and Facilities Management)

Thoko Tshabalala VEA Road Maintenance

Funani Mojono Provest Cementitious Products (Pty) Ltd

Roxana Ravjee Dentsu

Sindisiwe Dlamini Pamodzi Unique Engineering

Prakshna Velter The Gordon GroupMigraine Wellness Clinic

Alex Mabunda Ntiyiso Consulting Group

Ayisha Zange Nexia SAB&T

Dr Nomfundo Mcoyi Icebolethu Group

TOP EMPOWERED: YOUNG ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR AWARD (UNDER 40) OF THE YEAR AWARD

Kume Luvhani Vaxowave

Ntombi Mlambo Mlambo & Associates

Cressundra Alves Reverside

Beverley Siwisa Afrizan People Intelligence (Pty) Ltd

Luncedo Mtwentwe Vantage Advisory

Dimakatso Masiteng NYDA

TOP EMPOWERED: PUBLIC SECTOR LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Kedibone Phetla Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS)

Edward Kieswetter South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Thato Ramaili Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority

Musa Mbhele Ethekwini Municipality

Raymond Esau Breede Valley Local Municipality

TOP EMPOWERED: RICHARD FLETCHER ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD

Trinisha Govender TCTS AUTOBODY

Nqobile Valentia Mkhabela Siyanqoba Ngamandla Holdings

Allan Maphanga EconoBEE

Joe Asamoah Trade Capital Finance

Phathutshedzo Madima Tshinwelo Innovative Business Solutions

Trudy Mkansi Ambesha Africa

Kabelo Ncholo Y-Brand

Kushela Naidoo Wallace & Green

Ntombi Mlambo Mlambo & Associates

Hulisani Khorommbi Blu Water Technologies Luncedo Mtwentwe Vantage Advisory

Uthman Omarjee Muncho

Patricia Tshitema Bono Property Group

Trinisha Govender

TCTS AUTOBODY

Nqobile Valentia Mkhabela Siyanqoba Ngamandla Holdings

Joe Asamoah Trade Capital Finance

Patricia Tshitema

Bono Property Group

Hon. Minister Enoch Godongwana

Minister of Finance for South Africa

Kushela

Naidoo

Wallace & Green

Ntombi

Mlambo Mlambo & Associates

Luncedo

Mtwentwe Vantage Advisory

Allan Maphanga EconoBEE

Phathutshedzo Madima Tshinwelo Innovative Business Solutions

Kabelo Ncholo Y-Brand

Hulisani

Khorommbi

Blu Water Technologies

Uthman

Omarjee Muncho

Trudy Mkans Ambesha Africa

Cllr. Queen Xulu

uMlalazi Municipality

TOP EMPOWERED: MUNICIPAL WOMEN LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARD Sponsored by SALGA

Cllr. Mamedupi

Teffo

Capricorn District Municipality

Cllr. Nondumiso Buda Frances Baard Municipality

Cllr. Tunyiswa ManxilaNkamisa MnqumaMunicipality

Cllr. Zukiswa Ndevu

uMzimvubu Municipality

Ald. (Dr.) Elna von Schlicht Cape Winelands Municipality

Ald. Jacqulique von Brandis

George Municipality

LEGENDS 2025 TOP EMPOWERED: LIFETIME ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR AWARD

bp Southern Africa

National Housing Finance Corporation

Foursight IT

FoodBev Manufacturing SETA

Cllr. Nomvuyo

Patricia Mposelwa Joe Gqabi District Municipality

Ald. Antoinette

Steyn Breede Valley Municipality

Methano Group

SALGA INSPIRES

We capacitate our talent to transform local government in fulfilling its developmental mandate to improve quality of life for all South Africans

About CCBSA

Discover the latest trends, success stories, and thought leadership in our 24th edition of Impumelelo Top Empowerment

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is a proudly South African company which began operating as a legal entity in July 2016, after the merger of six non-alcoholic ready to drink bottling operations.

We are a level 3 B-BBEE empowered company. We employ over 7000 people at 13 manufacturing facilities across the country. As a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) and a bottler for The Coca-Cola Company, our vision is to refresh Africa every day and make our continent a better place for all.

We manufacture and distribute Coca-Cola beverages that make life's everyday moments more enjoyable, while doing business the right way. The result is shared opportunity for our customers, our employees, our communities, and our shareholders.

We conduct our business ethically, transparently and conscientiously. We espouse an inclusive business culture to reﬂect our African identity. We accelerate sustainable, proﬁtable revenue growth across all categories and offer an innovative portfolio of products that respond to customer needs and consumer preferences.

Proﬁtability is important, but not at any cost.

People matter. Our planet matters.

We do business the right way by following our values and partnering for solutions that benefit us all.

The Menu

•NEDBANK OLIVER TOP EMPOWERMENT AWARDS DINNER•

Savour the flavour of success with our exquisite three-course menu, featuring tender beef fillet, & delectable vegetarian options, paired with fine wines and decadent desserts

STARTERS

Mediterranean Vegetable and Goats Cheese Wellington, Wild Mushroom Ragout, Cilantro Cream (V)

MAINS

Marrakesh Braised Lamb Shank with Aromatic Spices

Confit Baby Vegetables, Roast Apple and Butternut Puree, Saffron Risotto Croquette, Harissa Crème

DESSERT

Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee, Almond Cake, Mandarin Gel, Apple puree & Chocolate crunch

The future of fashion is green

Recycled with purpose. Styled with pride.

We're proud sponsors of the 2025 Celebration of Fashion at the AllFashion Sourcing Summit, which will spotlight designers like Vivacious Eco Vixen, Madi Lucent, and Ambesha Africa. From upcycled leather to bold eco-accessories, they're shaping a sustainable future. #GreenIsTheNewGold

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