Top Empowerment

Top Empowerment Recognises & celebrates empowered leaders & organisations that are at the forefront of economic tran

As inequality deepens, the next generation of leaders is redefining wealth - not as accumulation, but as a force for leg...
08/09/2025

As inequality deepens, the next generation of leaders is redefining wealth - not as accumulation, but as a force for legacy, upliftment, and sustainable change.

In this eye-opening session, Makhosazane Mampa, Finance Executive at Nedbank Private Wealth, unpacked how wealth management can become a powerful enabler of purpose-led influence - through philanthropy, education, enterprise development, and community impact.

She reminded us:
“If we don’t change this reality, the system will collapse under its own pressure.”

Wealth with Purpose is more than a strategy. It’s a shift toward living legacies - where affluence fuels transformation and values drive the vision.

Thank you, Nedbank and Makhosazane Mampa, for showing us how legacy can shape a future where prosperity is shared, opportunities are multiplied, and impact lasts for generations.

We are pleased to announce Edward Kieswetter - South African Revenue Service (SARS) as the winner of the Top Empowered: ...
05/09/2025

We are pleased to announce Edward Kieswetter - South African Revenue Service (SARS) as the winner of the Top Empowered: Public Sector Leader of the Year Award

The winner of this award goes to individuals who have achieved outstanding results in the last year, because of excellent financial management and environmental and sustainable development.

Congratulations to Edward Kieswetter - South African Revenue Service (SARS) for their transformative contributions to South Africa’s empowerment.

Congratulations to the finalists in this category:
Kedibone Phetla - The Community Schemes Ombud Service
Musa Mbhele - EThekwini Municipality
Raymond Esau - Breedevallei Munisipaliteit - Breede Valley Municipality
Thato Ramaili - Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority

Youth aren’t just shaping the future - they’re leading it. From bold entrepreneurship to innovative policymaking, this p...
05/09/2025

Youth aren’t just shaping the future - they’re leading it. From bold entrepreneurship to innovative policymaking, this panel proved that young leaders are building new tables, not waiting for seats.

This dynamic session explored the power of mentorship, inclusive leadership, and cross-generational collaboration in unlocking the full potential of South Africa’s youth.

Thank you to our trailblazing panelists for sharing their energy, experience, and vision:
Asanda Luwaca, Executive Chairperson, National Youth Development Agency
Matoti Buthelezi, Group Chief Executive, National Executive Economic Collective (NEXEC)
Margret Molefe, Executive Deputy Chairperson, South African BRICS Youth Association
Kabelo Ncholo, Founder and CEO, Y-Brand

The message was clear: supporting youth leadership isn’t just smart - it’s essential to building a more innovative, inclusive, and future-ready South Africa.

Despite the progress made, women across industries still face barriers to leadership, fair pay, and representation. This...
04/09/2025

Despite the progress made, women across industries still face barriers to leadership, fair pay, and representation. This powerful session tackled how intentional policies and bold practices can change that.

From frameworks that embed gender equity into the DNA of business, to real-life examples of shifting corporate culture, the panelists shared practical steps for making equality not just possible - but non-negotiable.

Thank you to this powerhouse panel for their leadership and lived insights:
Lerisha Naidu, Managing Partner, Baker McKenzie South Africa
Dr. Simamkele Dlakavu, Research Fellow, Nelson Mandela University Centre for Women and Gender Studies & Executive Director, Dlakavu Impact Strategies
Thuli Maboe, Africa Corporate Citizenship Lead, Accenture
Reyana Sallie, Chair, Nedbank Gender Equity Forum

This conversation left no doubt: when we build workplaces that work for women, we build workplaces that work for everyone.

For transformation to be meaningful, the financial sector must move beyond compliance and truly reflect the diversity, e...
03/09/2025

For transformation to be meaningful, the financial sector must move beyond compliance and truly reflect the diversity, equity, and needs of South Africans.

In this compelling session, Jacky Molisane, Acting Director-General at the Department of Employment and Labour, challenged the industry to realign with the national vision for inclusive growth.

She reminded us:
“You cannot speak of financial growth while gatekeeping capital.”

From unlocking leadership pathways for black professionals to investing in underserved communities and designing inclusive financial products - this talk was a clear call to action.

Thank you, Jacky, for your honest leadership and for pushing the financial services sector toward equity and economic justice.

Disability inclusion is not a favour or a checklist item - it’s a strategic advantage that fosters innovation, equity, a...
02/09/2025

Disability inclusion is not a favour or a checklist item - it’s a strategic advantage that fosters innovation, equity, and long-term growth.

In this powerful session, experts and business leaders unpacked how organisations can embed inclusion into their workforce strategies, leadership practices, and company culture - moving from compliance to real transformation.

Thank you to our insightful panel:
Nkosinathi Ndlovu, CEO, South African Disability Development Organisation
Prof. Kwazi Majola, Associate Professor, University of Limpopo
Kaz Chetty, Business Manager, Bradshaw LeRoux Consulting
Deb Fuller, Group Executive: Human Resources, Nedbank

Their message was clear: making room for everyone strengthens organisations and builds a more competitive, compassionate economy.

We are pleased to announce Mondi Group as the winner of the Top Empowered Company: Education and Skills Development of t...
01/09/2025

We are pleased to announce Mondi Group as the winner of the Top Empowered Company: Education and Skills Development of the Year Award

This award celebrates innovative learnerships and skills programmes that support empowerment.

Congratulations to Mondi Group for their transformative contributions to South Africa’s empowerment.

Congratulations to the finalists in this category:
Nestlé
Provest Cementitious Products (Pty) Ltd
Sasol
Sanlam
Reverside Software Solutions Pty Ltd
Merchants
Dentsu
ROMH Consulting
Konica Minolta South Africa

Governance Check SA is in our next edition of the Top Empowerment Publication!🤩📌Brought to you by Topco Media!Governance...
01/09/2025

Governance Check SA is in our next edition of the Top Empowerment Publication!🤩
📌Brought to you by Topco Media!

Governance Check SA - Pty Ltd specialises in helping companies understand and meet local legislative and regulatory requirements, providing practical, hands-on support at every stage of the compliance journey. Their team of expert consultants undergo continuous training and maintain engagement in the governance space, this ensures that their clients benefit from up-to-date insights and best practices ✍️. From startups and SMEs to corporations - Governance Check SA offers tailored legislative governance and human resources services that not only make compliance manageable, but transforms it into a strategic advantage for your business 🤝 .

Local government holds the power to drive gender equality from the ground up and this panel showed us how.Hosted by Sout...
28/08/2025

Local government holds the power to drive gender equality from the ground up and this panel showed us how.

Hosted by South African Local Government Association (SALGA), the session unpacked practical ways to institutionalise gender-responsive policies across governance, budgeting, and service delivery - making sure local development priorities reflect the needs of all citizens.

Our powerful panel included:
Cllr Nomvuyo Mposelwa, National Chairperson, SALGA Women’s Commission & Executive Mayor, Joe Gqabi District Municipality
Cllr Eunice Mgcina, MMC: Development Planning, City of Johannesburg
Cllr Kenalemang Phukuntsi, Executive Mayor, Tswelopele Local Municipality
Ald Xanthea Limberg, Mayoral Committee Member: Energy, City of Cape Town

Thank you to these leaders for sharing policy insights, real-world case studies, and actionable solutions for building inclusive, gender-equal municipalities that support economic empowerment for women across South Africa.

We are pleased to announce Sasol as the winner of theTop Empowered: Socio Economic Development of the Year AwardThis cat...
27/08/2025

We are pleased to announce Sasol as the winner of theTop Empowered: Socio Economic Development of the Year Award

This category celebrates organisations with a passion for rural development, and that can demonstrate that they have improved the living conditions of disadvantaged and black communities.

Congratulations to Sasol for their transformative contributions to South Africa’s empowerment.

Congratulations to the finalists in this category:

SLG (Pty) Ltd
Mondi Group
Nexia SAB&T
Ntiyiso Consulting Group
Isanti Glass
Oceana Group Limited
Liquid Intelligent Technologies
AECI

Empowered women don’t just lead their own journeys - they ignite transformation across entire organisations.In this powe...
27/08/2025

Empowered women don’t just lead their own journeys - they ignite transformation across entire organisations.

In this powerful session, hosted by Diversifi, Erosha Govender, CEO of Diversifi and Director at Alternative Prosperity Holdings & AP Foundation, explored how investing in women leaders fosters cultures of care, equity, and psychological safety - building workplaces where everyone thrives.

As Erosha wisely said:
“Empowerment means meeting people where they are, not where we want them to be. It means changing the system, not the person.”

Thank you, Erosha, for showing us that true empowerment is a systemic change - unlocking resilient, high-performing organisations for tomorrow.

We are pleased to announce Vaxowave as the winner of the Top Empowered Company: Digital Transformation of the Year Award...
26/08/2025

We are pleased to announce Vaxowave as the winner of the Top Empowered Company: Digital Transformation of the Year Award

This category celebrates a company in the technology and communications sector that has developed technology-based innovation to improve productivity, price, quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.

Congratulations to Vaxowave for their transformative contributions to South Africa’s empowerment.

Congratulations to the finalists in this category:
Old Mutual South Africa
Tshinwelo Business Solutions - Tibs
Konica Minolta South Africa
South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Boxfusion
Limitles Engineer, trading as BUY BRICS+

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