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Finalists Announced for the 2023 Fabulous Woman Awards

Finalists were announced in the Fabulous Woman Awards 2023.These annual awards recognise and honour outstanding women leaders and girls making a difference in communities. The awards, which are the brainchild of multi award winning businesswoman and entrepreneur Pontsho Manzi started in 2013 through her foundation Fabulous Girls Foundation. Ten categories have been announced and the …

Finalists were announced in the Fabulous Woman Awards 2023.These annual awards recognise and honour outstanding women leaders and girls making a inequity in communities. The awards, which are the brainchild of multi award winning businesswoman and entrepreneur Pontsho Manzi started in 2013 through her foundation Fabulous Girls Foundation.

Ten categories acquire been announced and the finalists and winners will be acclaimed at a ceremony on Saturday, August 5 at the fabulous Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton, Johannesburg.
The change-makers who entered the 2023 Fabulous Woman Awards maintain once again inspired us with the impact they are making in communities throughout South Africa.

The panel of judges presiding over the awards this year are Dr Mathobela Matjekane (Founder and CEO at Clinimed), Dr Josias Dos Moleele (Director and Founder of Dos Productions), Angel Kgokolo (Founder and CEO at Royal Impression Academy), Cerita Nagy (Founder at Bold Women in Business -CWIB) , Vigilance Mokwena (Entrepreneur and Founder at RBKM Chickens) and Ntokozo Biyela (Director at Mindset Shift Consulting).

“I gain once again been wowed by high calibre of finalists and their accomplishment. They gain continued to manufacture an impact in communities despite the difficulties experienced because of energy crisis and economic and social challenges. Each of our finalists is an outstanding role model and inspiration for the many women and girls in South Africa. We invite individuals, businesses, and organizations to join us in tackling the challenges faced by our communities and contribute to our shared vision to plod South Africa forward.” said Pontsho Manzi, Founder and CEO of Fabulous Woman Awards

“This involvement, invitation and sponsorship exemplifies the significance of private sector involvement in nurturing a dynamic business environment,” said Bilal Adam, President of the South African Chamber of Commerce in Mauritius.

Sponsors this year includes, Anton Smit Sculptor, BIC Soleil, Brand SA, PCG, SunPac, Audi Centre Sandton, Spier, Steenberg, Simonsig, POLO South Africa, Wedgewood Nougat and venue sponsored by Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton.

In a statement, Danie Smit, the General Manager of Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton Johannesburg, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to be a venue sponsor for this prestigious event. He conveyed the hotel’s huge pride in partnering with such an empowering awards exhibit that celebrates the excellence and achievements of women

We are pleased to announce the finalists for 2023:

BIC Soleil Fabulous Woman Humanitarian Award

  • Amkela Makhanya (Founder of Ubuntu NPO)
  • Lumka Cube (Grab and Fade Foundation)
  • Lindi Khoza Makutu (Lindi M Sewing Academy)

Brand SA Fabulous Woman Gender Equality Award

  • Tinyiko Simbine (Girl Code)
  • Dhruti Dheda (PHD Researcher-University of Witwatersrand)
  • Thandeka Mngomezulu (TSFM)

Fabulous Woman Empowerment Award

  • Thandi Ngxongo (Uthandekile Foundation)
  • Karabo Mokgonyana (Sesi Fellowship and Skills Hub)
  • Andiswa Xozwa (Okuhle Project Management)

Fabulous Woman Job Formation Award

  • Dipuo Lekalakala (Puo Media)
  • Mpho Mohaswa (Ghemere)
  • Mamsi Mashinini Ndlalani (Mamosa Eduational Institute)

Fabulous Girls of the Year Award

  • Abongile Khwaza (Encourage A Girl Campaign)
  • Liana Gouveia (Sole 2 Sole)
  • Tshiamo Mathibela (StratScape)

Fabulous Woman of the Year Award

  • Desiree Ellis (Banyana Banyana)
  • Farah Fortune (African Star Communications)
  • Laura Barker (BlackBark productions)

Fabulous Woman in Health Award

  • Dr Vigilance Buthelezi (Medical Doctor, Author & TV Present Host)
  • Dr Shiksha Gallow (Holistic Integrated Healing Institute)
  • Ayanda Mthembu (Bona Eye Care)

Fabulous Woman Terminate Gender Based Violence Award

  • Nomasomi Limako (Founder of 1 in 9 Foundation)
  • Ntombozuko Jafta (TWYST Foundation)

Sunpac Fabulous Woman Resilience Award

  • Naomi Masiane (Naomi M Foundation)
  • Glenda Letshedi (Career Active Training and Consulting)
  • Hlobisile Yende (Yende & Partners)

PCG Fabulous Woman Global Impact Award

  • Lauren Jacobs (Cape Pulpit 729AM)
  • Fatima Hayat (Different Initiatives)
  • Debbie Van Zyl (Community Media Trust)

Learn more about the Fabulous Woman Awards at https://fabulouswomanawards.co.za
For awards updates, follow the hashtag #fabwomanwards2023 on social media: @fabwomanawards on Instagram, Fabulous Woman Awards: on Facebook, @fabwomanmag on Twitter

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