Standard Bank Top Women Awards Programme

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Glance over our individual & organisational award finalists, have a look at the official judges of 2023, and read the foreword of our sponsor and host.

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An introduction from Topco Media’s CEO, Ralf Fletcher

See our selection of organisational award finalists in their respective categories

Meet our panel of esteemed judges

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Standard Bank’s Simone Cooper addresses the guests

See our selection of individual award finalists in their respective categories

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Get to know your host, the amazing, Carol Tshabalala

We take a look back at some conference highlights

Letter from the CEO

Standard Bank Foreword

Meet your MC

Organisational Awards

Our Judges

Individual Awards

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RALF FLETCHER CEO: Topco Media

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t is my pleasure to welcome you to the highly anticipated 20th Annual Standard Bank Top Women Awards.

Over the past decade, Standard Bank has been an invaluable partner, supporting our two-day conference event. This collaboration has propelled us to extend the reach of the Top Women programme nationwide, fostering a trusted network of leading gender-empowered companies and women entrepreneurs. The conference is just the beginning; the awards ceremony is where we come together to celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of Top Women and the organisations that champion them. Together, we acknowledge and applaud outstanding leadership, innovation, vision, and commitment to advancing women's roles in our economy.

We firmly believe that by empowering women, we contribute to accelerating Africa's growth.

Over the years, we have united tens of thousands of remarkable women from various sectors across the nation, honouring exceptional candidates at our prestigious awards ceremony each year such as Thuli Madonsela, Zanele Dlamini Mbeki, Pam Golding, and Leila Fourie.

This year, we continued our focus on addressing gender disparities and women's empowerment with our central theme: "Rise Above The Noise" Conversations revolved around insights from women who have risen above the noise, encompassing career strategies for women, reflections on responses to gender-based violence, and more, all within a global context. Through this theme, the conference aimed to energise the global gender empowerment movement

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by connecting women entrepreneurs, global icons, thought leaders, and experts to offer inspiration and actionable insights. We are thrilled to announce that the awards will be celebrated under the theme 'My Africa' this year.

During the grand black-tie event, we will honour change-makers, with our wonderful MC, Carol Tshabalala, guiding us through the evening. You can look forward to engaging with top CEOs, directors, and entrepreneurs, as well as hearing from our remarkable keynote speakers.

Our event is made possible thanks to the support of outstanding sponsors such as Procter & Gamble, KIA South Africa, Harmony Gold Mining Company, Sanofi, SANBI, WIPRO, Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sport & Recreation, and Gauteng Tourism Authority. Their commitment to our cause promises to make this an extraordinary experience that will pave the way for women across Africa and beyond.

Through these fantastic celebrations marking 20 years of Top Women award winners, we aim to engage, enlighten, and inspire all of you. Congratulations to all the finalists; in our journey to empower women, we are all winners. n

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SIMONE COOPER Head, Business & Commercial Banking: Standard Bank South Africa

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t is my great pleasure to introduce the 2023 Standard Bank Top Women Awards. This prestigious event celebrates the achievements of women in business and leadership across South Africa and Africa.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Top Women Awards, of which Standard Bank has been a proud partner with Topco Media for the past 12 years. Together, we have created and continue to drive a platform for diverse women leaders who aspire to lead and influence.

From its simple beginnings, Top Women has evolved into a powerhouse of masterclasses, pitching dens, networking opportunities, and most notably, a platform for women to voice the issues that are most important to them.

More than that, the EmpowerHER series of Top Women conferences and the Awards have developed from a gathering into a movement and lifestyle for positive change that has wholeheartedly been embraced by women across South Africa, and increasingly Africa.

Over the past two decades, we have seen incredible progress in terms of gender equality in South Africa. However, there is still more work to be done. That is why it is so important to continue to recognise and celebrate the women who are breaking down barriers, rising above the noise and blazing new trails.

This remarkable gathering represents a powerful testament to the resilience, innovation, and leadership of women across the African continent – women who keep rising.

It is abundantly clear that women's empowerment in Africa is not just a topic, it’s an imperative.

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It is about challenging norms, and creating an inclusive environment where every woman can thrive and contribute her unique talents to society. The Standard Bank Top Women Awards are a platform to showcase the talent, resilience, and determination of women entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals. The finalists and winners of these awards are an inspiration to us all. They are role models for young women and girls everywhere, showing them that anything is possible.

I would also like to thank the judges, sponsors, and partners of the awards.

Your support is essential to the success of this event. Finally, I would like to congratulate all the finalists and winners of the 2023 Standard Bank Top Women Awards. Your achievements are truly inspiring. Thank you for being role models for us all. n

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CAROL TSHABALALA

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arol Tshabalala is a sports broadcaster, producer, freelance reporter and voice-over artist currently working for SuperSport International and Premier

League Productions.

She is often referred to as South Africa’s “First Lady of Sport,” covering football, boxing and basketball. She was the first African to host the FIFA Ballon d’Or in Zurich in 2011.

Tshabalala started her career as an apprentice on the show Sports Buzz on SABC at the age of 18. She would work for the SABC as a sports broadcaster from 2000 to 2011. She joined SuperSport International in 2011, and in 2016, joined UK’s Premier League Productions (IMG productions) as a

live studio anchor. She is the current host of the show Extra Time on SuperSport.

Tshabalala’s career in radio started at Kaya FM

95.9 as a sports news journalist from 2005 to 2007.

She joined Radio 2000 in 2008 as a drive-time

sports show presenter and was there until 2013. n

Carol Tshabalala simplycarol8 Carol Tshabalala @SimplyCarol8

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AWARDS CATEGORIES: ORGANISATION AWARDS

Top Women Owned Business SMME 2023

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Sponsored by Gauteng Tourism Authority

Top Women Business in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 2023 Sponsored by KIA South Africa

Top Women Business in Corporate Citizenship 2023 Sponsored by Harmony Gold Mining Company

Top Women Business in Skills Development 2023 Sponsored by Harmony Gold Mining Company

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Top Women Business in Resources, Construction & Infrastructure Development 2023

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Top Women Business in Retail & E-Commerce 2023

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Top Women Business in ICT 2023

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Top Women Business in Health & Pharmaceuticals 2023

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Sponsored by Sanofi

Top Women Business in Public Service 2023

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Top Women Business of The Year 2023

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Sponsored by Procter & Gamble

Top Women Business in Youth Development 2023

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Top Women Business in Biodiversity, Conservation & Environmental Management 2023

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Sponsored by SANBI

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Top Women Entrepreneur of the Year 2023

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Sponsored by Standard Bank

Top Women Leader in Public Sector 2023

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Top Women Leader in STEM 2023

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Sponsored by Wipro

Top Male Leader Driving Gender Empowerment 2023

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Top Women Business Leader of the Year 2023

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Sponsored by Standard Bank

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Top Women in Property 2023

Top Women Young Achiever 2023

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Sponsored by Standard Bank

Top Women in Professional & Support Services 2023

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Top Women in Sport 2023 Sponsored by Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sport & Recreation

EmpowHER Entrepreneur of the Year 2023

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K E Y N O T E

ADDRESSES SHARON TAYLOR

Chief People & Culture Officer: Standard Bank Group

TASNEEM MOTARA

Gauteng MEC for Economic Development

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ALICIA EGGINGTON

Vice President and General Manager: Procter & Gamble South Africa

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THE FINALISTS ORGANISATION AWARDS

These categories will celebrate and recognise the achievements of organisaions striving to make the workplace supportive to women.

Top Women Owned Business SMME 2023 Sponsored by Gauteng Tourism Authority

Allied Valve Specialists

Dynamic Shipping Services Pty Ltd

Emvelo Quality and Environmental Consultant

Family Matters Fertility Centre

Green Door Environmental

Metrosure

Millennial Mindset Media

Net0 Group

Revio Pay

Truth CRM

YuGrow

The Travel Connexion

Top Women Business in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 2023 Sponsored by KIA South Africa

ICAS

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In2Food

Liberty Two Degrees

PepsiCo

Robit SA

St. Davids Marist Inanda

Freightmore

Isilumko

Smollan

TransUnion

Top Women Business in Corporate Citizenship 2023 Sponsored by Harmony Gold Mining Company

Inayo Mining

PepsiCo

Takealot

Merchants

Top Women Business in Skills Development 2023 Sponsored by Harmony Gold Mining Company

Dimension Data

INSETA

Liquid Intelligent Technologies

PepsiCo

In2Food

Nestlé

Nutun Group

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Top Women Business in Resources, Construction & Infrastructure Development 2023

Palabora Mining

Artisan Zone

Inayo Mining

Robit SA

SibanyeStillwater

Tailing Technology (Pty Ltd)

Tshepa Basadi

WOA Oils

VEA Road Maintenance

Sue Phalane Trading and Projects

SANRAL

Top Women Business in Retail & E-Commerce 2023

Metrosure

The Foschini Group

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Smollan

Takealot

Top Women Business in ICT 2023

Etion Connect

Foursight IT

TSL Telecommunication & Automations (Pty) Ltd

BEE123

Mint Group

MetroWired

Boniswa Corporate Solutions

Top Women Business in Health & Pharmaceuticals 2023 Sponsored by Sanofi

AstraZeneca

ICAS

Organon

The Biovac Institute

Maponya 911

Top Women Business in Public Service 2023

FP&M SETA

FASSET SETA

NYDA

CHIETA

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Top Women Business of the Year 2023 Sponsored by Procter & Gamble

British American Tobacco South Africa Business Directive Contract Services

Merchants

JSE

Institute of Directors SA

BP Southern Africa

Top Women Business in Youth Development 2023

INSETA

Sue Phalane Trading and Projects

ZEDA Limited

Liquid Intelligent Technologies

Merchants

Nutun Group

Freightmore

NYDA

Dimension Data

Top Women Business in Biodiversity, Conservation & Environmental Management 2023 Sponsored by SANBI

Nestlé

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OMI Solutions

NCC Group

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Highlights 500+

Our annual Standard Bank Top Women Conference took place on 18 - 19 October 2023.

Here is a look at just some of the highlights throughout the 2-day conference:

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Other Countries South Africa Nigeria Kenya Zimbabwe Namibia

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#SBTopWomen #RiseAboveTheNoise

Became trending South African Topics at number 1 and 4 respectively.

Influential Leaders

We hosted some of South Africa's most influential leaders namely, Hon. Dr David Masondo, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Lynn Forbes, Yvonne Chaka Chaka & Carol Tshabalala

Gracious Gifts

From our partners: Parker Pens, CocaCola South Africa, Skin Creamery, P&G and many more.

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Social Media impressions in the month of the event.

Awesome experience on our first day at the Standard Bank Top Women conference.

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2 000+ Virtual photo booth interactions

24 402 Registered Virtual Attendees

THE FINALISTS INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

These categories will recognise the achievements of individuals for the past 18 months of individual female entrepreneurs, executives, and employees, as well as, men driving gender empowerment.

Top Women Entrepreneur of the year 2023 Sponsored by Standard Bank

Tina Angelos

Phumzile Lembede

Dr. Qinisile Cele

Dr. Rebecca Bowd

Marcia Monareng

Saudah Hamid

Robyn Mellett

Nicole Dunn

Amanda Cromhout

Kele Boakgomo

Allied Valve Specialists

Family Matters Fertility Centre

Millennial Mindset

OMI Solutions

Truth CRM

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Emvelo Quality and Environmental Consultant

Green Door Environmental

Net0 Group

Revio Pay

YuGrow

Bashni Mohomed

Dynamic Shipping Services Pty Ltd

Top Women Leader in Public Sector 2023 Dr. Felleng Yende

Gugu Mkhize

Khuthi Mbedzi

Thobekile Gambu

Dr. Zanele Bridgette Gasa

Ayanda Mafuleka

FP&M SETA

NYDA

Transnet National Port Authority

INSETA

Umgeni Water

FASSET SETA

Wesi Khoza CHIETA

Top Women Leader in STEM 2023 Sponsored by Wipro

Galaletsang Legodi Exxaro

Simphiwe S. Mamvura Maponya 911

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Mamela Luthuli

Sally Acton

Prof. Usisipho Feleni

Dr Caroline Pule

Susie Squire

Fiona Madiane

TakeNote IT

UNISA

Jumo

Torque Solutions

University Of Cape Town

Unidrive Electrical Solutions

Top Male Leader Driving Gender Empowerment 2023

Bheka Chiliza

Tinashe Nyahanana

Xolile White

Neal Froneman

Metrosure

Nestlé

Michael Power Smollan

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MetroWired

Sibanye-Stillwater

Top Women in Property 2023 Amelia Beattie

Nathisha Singh

Judy Foster

Ruth Grunder

Liberty Two Degrees

Jawitz Tygerberg

Transcendence

Pam Golding

Top Women Business in Business Leader of the year 2023 Sponsored by Standard Bank

Miskyah Toth

Amelia Beattie

Nene Molefi

Lara Klement

Taelo Mojapelo BP Southern Africa

Thoko TshabalalaShondu

Diana Johnson

Navlika Ratangee

Business Directive Contract Services

Mandate Molefi

British American Tobacco South Africa

Liberty Two Degrees

St. Davids Marist Inanda

VEA Road Maintenance

ICAS

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Nritika Singh

Parmi Natesan

Rumisha Motilal

Ronelle Naidoo

Mbali Milanzi

Tania Pienaar

Isilumko

Robit SA

Tshepa Basadi

Adv. Priakumari Hassan WOA Oils

Lynette Magasa Boniswa Corporate Solutions

Institute of Directors SA (IODSA)

Mint Group

Tailing Technology

Vasi Govinder

TSL Telecommunications & Automation (Pty) Ltd

Ramasela Ganda ZEDA Limited

Top Women Young Achiever of the year 2023 Sponsored by Standard Bank

Thandokuhle Maseko Inayo Mining

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Portia Phalane

Sue Phalane Trading and Projects

Tshepiso Eustacia Mkandawire

Yonela Ntsaluba

Chantelle Dalziel Etion connect

Fezile Primrose Tshabalala

Annalene Marais

Dikeledi Sathekge

Artisan Zone

Sol Plaatje University

BEE123

Metrosure

Takealot

Tlhabi Ntlha ZEDA Limited

Top Women in Professional & Support Services 2023

Stacy McTavish

Refilwe Maboea

Dineo Sekwele

Johannah Phenya

Fathima Ebrahim

Wezi Shezi

Dimension Data

Nutun Group

Liquid Intelligent Technologies

JSE

Foursight IT

MetroWired

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Thabile Nkomo Tshepa Basadi

Nene Molefi Mandate Molefi

Annelie Govender Vector Logistics

Top Women Sport 2023 Sponsored by Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sport & Recreation Banyana Banyana

South Africa Women's National cricket team

Springbok Women

Kirsten Neuschäfer

Babalwa Latsha

Tatjana Schoenmaker

Netball South Africa

Andile Dlamini

Tegan Phillips

Caster Semenya

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THE GENDER

ICONS OF 2023

EXXARO

Fedex

KELLANOVA

JSE

GAUTENG CONVENTION & EVENTS BUREAU

BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO

SUN INTERNATIONAL

MICROSOFT

SASOL LIMITED

COCA-COLA BEVERAGES SOUTH AFRICA

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Biodiversity Biodiversity forfor Life Life Biodiversity for Life South South African African National National Biodiversity Biodiversity Institute Institute South African National Biodiversity Institute

CELEBRATING CELEBRATING SANBI WOMEN THIS WOMEN’S MONTH CELEBRATINGSANBI SANBIWOMEN WOMENTHIS THISWOMEN’S WOMEN’SMONTH MONTH MEET MEET SANBI’S SANBI’S NATIONAL NATIONAL BOTANICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN GARDEN CURATORS CURATORS MEET SANBI’S NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN CURATORS

BERENICE BERENICE CAROLUS, CAROLUS, BERENICE CAROLUS, Curator Curator of the ofHarold the Harold Porter Porter Curator ofBotanical the Garden Harold Porter National National Botanical Garden (NBG) (NBG) National Garden in Betty’s in Betty’s Bay,Botanical Western Bay, Western Cape Cape(NBG) in Betty’s Bay, Western Cape

Berenice Berenice has had has had the pleasure the pleasure Berenice has Curator hadof the pleasure of being of being the Curator the Harold of Harold of being theone Curator of 11 Harold Porter Porter NBG,NBG, one of the of 11 the Porter NBG, oneGardens of Gardens the 11 National National Botanical Botanical National Gardens managed managed

by Botanical SANBI,

by SANBI, since since her her managed by2011.

SANBI, since appointment appointment in in 2011.

The The her appointment in 2011.

Thethe garden garden is situated is situated within within the garden is situated within the Kogelberg Kogelberg Biosphere Biosphere Reserve, Reserve, Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, stretches stretches fromfrom mountain mountain to to stretches from mountain sea and sea and forms forms partpart of the of Cape the to Cape sea and forms part of the Cape Floristic Floristic Region.

Region.

Floristic Region.

“I manage “I manage a very a very unique unique “I manage very unique Garden.

Garden.

We concentrate Wea concentrate on on Garden. on of growing growing theWe different theconcentrate different types types of growing the different types fynbos fynbos found found in these in these areas. areas. ” ”of fynbos found in these areas.”

Berenice’s Berenice’s jobjob highlights: highlights: Berenice’s job highlights:

Berenice’s Berenice’s career career developed developed career developed fromBerenice’s from junior, junior, senior, senior, and and thenthen from junior, senior, Chief Chief Horticulturist.

Horticulturist.

Sheand She wasthen was She was one Chief one of the ofHorticulturist. junior the junior managers managers one of SANBI thetojunior managers within within SANBI do toado Junior a Junior within SANBI to do a Junior Management Management Development Development Management Programme Programme in 2008 inDevelopment 2008 before before before she Programme she embarked embarked onina2008 on brand a brand newnew she embarked on a brand newas exciting exciting and and challenging challenging role role as exciting and challenging role as the Curator. the Curator. the Curator.

“We“We havehave a dedicated a dedicated “We have aOfficer dedicated Education Education Officer whowho attends attends Education Officer whothe attends to school to school groups groups visiting visiting the to school groups visiting the garden, garden, and and I thoroughly I thoroughly enjoy enjoy garden, and I thoroughly hearing hearing the sounds the sounds of kids of kids in enjoy in hearing the Garden. the Garden. ”the”sounds of kids in the Garden.”

NOMAMA NOMAMA MEI,MEI, NOMAMA MEI, Curator Curator of the of Kwelera the Kwelera Curator ofBotanical the Kwelera National National Botanical Garden Garden National Garden (NBG) (NBG) in East in Botanical East London, London, Eastern Eastern (NBG) Cape Cape in East London, Eastern Cape

Nomama Nomama started started her position her position Nomama started her position as the as Curator the Curator in November in November as the Curator in November 2018.

2018.

“What “What I love I love about about my my 2018.

“What I love about my job is job that is that while while I getI to get do to do job is thatmanagement, while I get to Ido I horticultural horticultural management, horticultural I alsoalso get to getdo tofield domanagement, field workwork which which also get to doin field which allows allows me to me get to get touch in work touch with with allows tobiodiversity get in touch nature nature andme and biodiversity at at with nature large. large. ” ” and biodiversity at large.”

Her Her job allows job allows her to herpropagate to propagate Her joband allows to growing. propagate plants plants and see them see her them growing. plants andher seejob them Furthermore, Furthermore, her promotes jobgrowing. promotes Furthermore, her job biodiversity biodiversity awareness awareness topromotes to biodiversity awareness to surrounding surrounding communities communities surrounding communities through through platforms platforms like radio like radio platforms like radio and through and career career exhibitions, exhibitions, and career exhibitions, educating educating the public the public about about educating the public about plant plant conservation conservation and and looking looking plant conservation and looking afterafter our environment. our environment. after our environment.

Nomama’s Nomama’s jobjob highlights: highlights: Nomama’s job highlights:

Being Being involved involved in developing in developing Being involved in botanical developing the very the very first first national national botanical the very botanical garden garden in the infirst Eastern thenational Eastern Cape.

Cape. garden theflora Eastern Cape.

Bringing Bringing theinflora the of the of the Bringing the flora of the Eastern Eastern CapeCape on display on display for for Eastern Cape on display for the enjoyment the enjoyment of our of people. our people. the enjoyment our people.

Contributing Contributing to the toof upliftment the upliftment Contributing to the upliftment of the of local the local economy economy and and of the local economy and poverty poverty alleviation. alleviation. poverty alleviation.

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STHEMBILE STHEMBILE ZONDI, ZONDI, STHEMBILE Curator Curator of the ofKZN theZONDI, KZN National National Curator ofGarden the(NBG) KZN(NBG) National Botanical Botanical Garden in in Botanical Garden Pietermaritzburg, Pietermaritzburg, KZN(NBG) KZN in Pietermaritzburg, KZN

Sthembile Sthembile started started her position her position Sthembile started her2018. position as Curator as Curator in January in January 2018. as Curator in January 2018.

Her Her rolesroles include include directing directing roles include and Her and managing managing the business thedirecting business and managing the business operations, operations, ensuring ensuring that that the the operations, ensuring that the general general administration administration and and general administration and management management of the of centre the centre is is management ofbest thebest centre is done done at the at utmost the utmost levellevel done atSANBI’s theSANBI’s utmost best level to achieve to achieve goals goals and and to achieve SANBI’s goals and mandate. mandate.

Her Her job requires job requires that that Her job requires that she mandate. she ensures ensures environmental environmental she ensures environmental sustainability sustainability while while creating creating sustainability while creating marketing marketing opportunities opportunities thatthat marketing opportunities educate educate the public the public about aboutthat educate theconservation public about SANBI SANBI and and the the conservation and the and SANBI and sustainable sustainable useconservation use of South of South and sustainable use of South Africa’s Africa’s biodiversity. biodiversity.

Africa’s biodiversity.

Sthembile’s Sthembile’s jobjob Sthembile’s highlights: highlights: job highlights:

“My“My role role at SANBI, at SANBI, means means “My roleself-development, at SANBI, means growth, growth, self-development, growth, self-development, leadership, leadership, being being a a leadership, being aplaying changemaker, changemaker, and and playing an an changemaker, and playing ”an ” important important role role in conservation. in conservation. important role in conservation.”

Her Her workwork affirms affirms her and her and the the work affirms and the teamHer team that that there there is potential isher potential team that is potential for growth for growth andthere and contribution contribution for growth and contribution towards towards conserving conserving our our towards conserving our biodiversity biodiversity enrichment enrichment for the for the biodiversity enjoyment enjoyment of allofenrichment people. all people. for the enjoyment of all people.

XOLELWA XOLELWA MOKOENA, MOKOENA, XOLELWA MOKOENA, Curator Curator of the ofWalter the Walter Sisulu Sisulu Curator ofBotanical the Garden Walter Sisulu National National Botanical Garden (NBG) (NBG) National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort/Mogale in Roodepoort/Mogale City, City,(NBG) in Roodepoort/Mogale City, Gauteng Gauteng Gauteng

Xolelwa Xolelwa started started her position her position as as Xolelwa started her position as a Curator a Curator in July in July 2015.

2015. a Curator in July 2015.

Xolelwa’s Xolelwa’s rolesroles include include general general Xolelwa’s roles include general garden garden management management and and garden management andthat administration administration to ensure to ensure that administration to ensure that the Annual the Annual Performance Performance PlanPlan the Performance (APP) (APP) is Annual implemented is implemented and andPlan (APP) is implemented achieved. achieved.

She She is also is also in charge inand charge achieved.

Sheand is also in charge of marketing of marketing and tourism tourism of marketing and tourism activities, activities, and and manages manages a a activities, and manages a sustainable sustainable tourism tourism network network sustainable tourism network to promote to promote the garden the garden as as to promote the garden as a biodiversity a biodiversity hub hub where where apeople biodiversity hublearn where people can can relax, relax, learn about about people can conservation relax, learn about environmental environmental conservation environmental conservation and and become become active active citizens. citizens. and become active citizens.

Xolelwa’s Xolelwa’s jobjob highlights: highlights: Xolelwa’s job highlights:

Managing Managing the construction the construction the construction and Managing and launch launch of the of Sisulu the Sisulu Circle.

Circle. and launch of the Sisulu Circle.

Expanding Expanding garden garden offerings offerings garden offerings and Expanding and products products that that enhance enhance and products that enhance the visitor the visitor experience. experience.

Seeing Seeing the visitor experience.

Seeing young young people people obtaining obtaining work work young people obtaining contracts contracts through through EPWP EPWP and work and contracts through EPWP and changing changing theirtheir lives.lives.

Above Above changing their Above all being all being ableable to maintain tolives. maintain the the all being able to maintain the horticultural horticultural integrity integrity of the of the horticultural of the garden garden while while stillintegrity allowing still allowing garden while still allowing sustainable sustainable commercial commercial sustainable activities. activities. commercial activities.

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THE MEDIA

PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

Lamiez Holworthy South African DJ and Television Presenter

Dr Tamaryn Green - Nxumalo Medical Doctor & Miss South Africa 2018

Basetsana Kumalo

Basetsana Women Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Amanda du-Pont

Zikhona Sodlaka

South African Actress, Model and Television Host

South African Actress

Lynn Forbes

Lerato Kganyago

Inspirational Speaker

Relebogile Mabotja

Multi-Award-Winning Business Woman & Media Personality

Award Winning TV & Radio Presenter

DBN Gogo

Award Winning DJ

THANK YOU

Nandi Madida

South African singer and actress

ZozibiniTunzi

South African model & actress

Nomcebo Zikode

South African singer and songwriter

To each of our finalists for entering the 20th Standard Bank Top Women Awards. We wish you the best of luck on this prestigious evening.

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The ESAR region employs 3,200 employees. Operationally, we have seven Nestlé factories across ESAR, located as follows: South Africa (five), Zimbabwe (one) and Kenya (one).

In most of the countries where Nestlé operates, there is a plethora of socio-economic challenges including the triple burden of disease: obesity, micronutrient deficiencies and undernutrition. To respond to these challenges, we bring this purpose to life through our Creating Shared Value business approach. Creating Shared Value is our way of delivering long-term positive impact for our shareholders and for society.

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THE EMPOWHER 2023 WINNERS Sponsored by Standard Bank

Travelling across 3 provinces, these entrepreneurs pitched their promising business models to a well rounded panel of high level thought leaders and business experts.

DENISE STUBBS

Thokozani Winelands Investments (Pty) Ltd | Western Cape

The winners from all 3 regions were then entered into the annual Standard Bank Top Women Awards and 1 Winner will walk home this evening with the trophy and R50 000 cash prize.

NTOKOZO ‘MELO’ NTLEKO Takkie Wash SA KwaZulu-Natal

LUFUNO RASOESOE TOSH Detergents North West

Click or scan the QR code to see the highlights from each province.

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CASTER SEMENYA FOUNDATION

T H E C AST E R S E M E N YA

GOLFDAY The Caster Semenya Foundation Golf Day is an opportunity for you to enjoy a premium golfing experience while contributing to the cause of changing young South African's lives.

All proceeds from the Caster Semenya Foundation Golf Day will directly support the Foundation’s mission of changing the lives of young South Africans. By participating in this event, you have the chance to make a meaningful impact and help create opportunities for youth across the country.

Your support will enable us to provide access to education, sports programs, mentorships, and other essential resources that empower young individuals. castersemenyafoundation.org.za

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O U R E ST E E M E D

JUDGES

DR LULU GWAGWA

YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA

DR RUTENDO HWINDINGWI

ILLE POTGIETER

NOMAMA MEI Kwelera National Botanical Manager

Head of Learning, Development & Transformation: Harmony Gold Mining Company

LATISHA NAIDU

KATE MOODLEY

JOHANNA MAKGALEMELE

South African Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur, Humanitarian & Teacher

Managing Directo: M&C Saatchi Abel, Cape Town

HR Executive: KIA South Africa

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CEO: Lereko Investment

CEO: Tribe Africa Advisory

Franchise Director: Discovery Holdings

MABO MALAZA

Group CEO: Travel with Flair - Corporate Travel

CECILIA ALBERTYN

MBALI TSHABALALA

ESAY REDDY

ALICIA EGGINGTON

Vice President: British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa

CEO: KZN Oils

GENEVIEVE MANNEL Chief Digital Officer: Cipla

BBBEE Transformation Manager: Sanofi

Vice President & General Manager: P&G Southern Africa

NOSIZWE DLENGEZELESENYAKOE

Sector Head for Energy, Natural Resources & Utilities (ENU): Wipro

SONTO MAYISE

Acting Chief Convention Bureau Officer: KZN Convention Bureau

DANIELE JOUBERT

Head: Growth and Consumer Operations | Co-chair Women: Uber SSA

VUMILE MSWELI

CEO: Heed Consulting

Thank you to each and every one of our judges for your contributions in making the 20th annual Standard Bank Top Women Awards ceremony possible.

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