South African Chamber of Commerce (UK)

Annual Awards 2023

Date
31st January 2024

Venue
Saddlers’ Hall

Website
www.saddlershall.com

"Outstanding efforts deserve reward and recognition"

Awards

Business Woman of the Year

Koni Maliehe

Koni is a visionary entrepreneur and the esteemed founder of Koni Wines, a renowned wine brand based in South Africa. With 54 years of rich life experience, Koni is a passionate individual driven by ambition and a desire to create a lasting legacy of possibilities.

Beyond the world of business, Koni finds joy in the simple pleasures of life, often indulging in the art of reading, embarking on long walks, and exploring the wonders of travel.

With an unwavering dedication to excellence and a pioneering spirit, Koni Maliehe continues to make a profound impact in the wine industry and beyond, inspiring those around her with her tenacity and determination.

Caroll Masevhe

Caroll Masevhe is the Managing Director of Kapcor Construction (Pty) Ltd. She holds a NDip in Building and Civil Engineering, NVC in Entrepreneurship from Wits University Business School and various certificates in the Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management Processes, Business Administration, Leadership and Operations from different institutions.

Kapcor was established in 2012 and is in its 11th year of operation within the Infrastructure (Built Environment) and Environmental Waste Management sectors. The business strives to provide turnkey service solutions to its clients and excel while at it. Caroll is a seasoned Built Environment entrepreneur, Goldman Sachs Fellow 2022 within the London Cohort, Ernst & Young Winning Woman 2020 and a member of several esteemed professional programs including AWEC (African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative).

She has just recently won 3 CIDB ERWIC awards in August 2023 and the prestigious Forty Under 40 Awards South Africa under the construction sector in September this year.

Caroll is passionate about developing young women within the sector and stands by this cause. The business has partnered with a programme called YES4YOUTH, an initiative by the presidential office that enables youth to gain working experience. Kapcor hosts the youth within the business providing them with valuable work experience, mentoring and skills development opportunities.

Koni Maliehe

Beyond the world of business, Koni finds joy in the simple pleasures of life, often indulging in the art of reading, embarking on long walks, and exploring the wonders of travel.

Caroll Masevhe

She has just recently won 3 CIDB ERWIC awards in August 2023 and the prestigious Forty Under 40 Awards South Africa under the construction sector in September this year.

Naledi McCarthy-Ocansey

Founder of Utour Ltd, a London-based full-service agency, Naledi McCarthy-Ocansey is on a mission to promote the vibrant culture of South Africa and the Southern African region to the UK and beyond. Naledi holds a BBA in Business from Milpark Business School in Johannesburg (completed at Thames Valley University in England), a PG Diploma in Marketing and an MSc in International Business.

Launched just as the pandemic hit, the company continued its work by liaising directly with artists based in South Africa, combining the use of streaming services, social media lives and hybrid performances with UK based artists, forming the hybrid business model it still uses today.

The company has now become known within the community for linking creatives, promoting cultural events and sourcing quality entertainment and retail opportunities for the diaspora.

Some of Utour’s highlights include:

Managing the SAMPRA grant sponsorship & management of SAMA-Award winning Maleh (songstress) on her record launch on her first UK tour
Working with Concerts SA via our SA based act on a Digital Mobility Fund that awarded our artist the opportunity to create a lasting digital work of art
Introducing a range of artists to new audiences, with an emphasis on female DJs and musicians, alongside working with many women within media. Corporate events include work with South African Tourism, Olympia Destinations, WTM and more
Retail collaborations with known South African- based brands such as Thabo Makhetha, Siko Republik, Native Gin, Urban Zulu, Setsong Tea and with plans in place for more exciting brands to be introduced in 2024 to the UK

Penny Streeter OBE

Penny Streeter OBE’s wine and hospitality businesses in South Africa and the UK – as well as her medical staffing companies, Ambition 24hours and Nursing Services of South Africa – achieved further outstanding success in 2023.

One of the few women vineyard owners anywhere, Penny’s Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate at Hermanus joined the top 100 in The World’s Best Vineyards. Its distinctive cool climate wines won many accolades including two 5-star and eleven 4.5-star Platter’s awards.

Sustainable farming practices earned Benguela Cove the status of a World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) Conservation Champion.

In the UK, the 740-acre Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens in West Sussex is another of Penny’s notable wine and hospitality successes. She acquired and transformed the neglected Grade I Listed gardens in 2017 to create a unique Michelin Star ‘dine and stay’ wine-tourism experience.

With its first release of English Sparkling wine in 2024, the estate combines the beauty of English woodland gardens with the innovation of South African wine production, led by Benguela Cove’s winemaker Johann Fourie.

Awarded to:

A business woman who is achieving in business, either her own company or as an employee, who is an inspirational leader, recognised in her field and is or could be a role model to other women.

The candidate has:

Delivered outstanding achievements within the business sector
Shown consistent determination and drive
Has an enterprising spirit
Tenacity and creativity

The judges will be looking for evidence of:

Business success through their own efforts
Been recognised or stands out in their field
Positive influence and impact within the business community
May have or shows the capacity for collaborating, supporting and mentoring other women in business
Been or could be an Inspiration to other business women

Young Business Leader Award

Farai Ian Muvuti

Farai Ian Muvuti serves as the Executive Director of Feenix Recruitment Group, a network recruitment startup under Muvuti Investments. With over a decade in recruitment, he connects professionals internationally, spanning junior to director level across diverse industries. As the publisher and founder of The Southern African Times, he co-founded the Africa Investment Leaders Forum and Awards. Farai’s expertise extends to business development, operational activities, and successful recruitment in sectors like health, retail, finance, advertising, technology, and oil and gas.

Actively contributing to several boards, including the Africa Public Policy Research Institute and Africa Business Chamber of Commerce, he showcases leadership in Bestafoam, Platinum Vision LTD, and Elite Children’s Foundation.

Beyond his business acumen, Farai is a passionate musician, leading the band Farai & The Forest Dawn. Engaging in political debates, he cherishes spending quality time with his five-year-old daughter, Angeline.

Nicolette Nadia Mashile

Nicolette Mashile is the founder of Financial Fitness Bunnies, a consumer financial education content agency, The Financial Bunny School and Foundation and Bunch of Winnaz, a community media planning and buying agency. The Financial Bunny school teaches children and adults about financial literacy and consumer financial education.

She holds several diplomas and degrees, and is currently completing her MBA thesis with a focus on factors influencing purchasing decisions of financial products and services. In 2023 Nicolette was appointed on the FSCA consumer advisory panel.

She is the co-founding Chairperson of Mikateko Property Investments, a SAIBPP Women’s Forum committee member and former television broadcaster co-hosting SABC1’s youth talk show Daily Thetha and SABC 2’s Sanlam Moola Money family game show.

Nicolette is the best-selling author of What’s Your Move and creator of the kids financial education series Coco the Money Bunny. She runs a YouTube channel, Financial Bunny, and is a developer of a financial literacy game board and mobile game application called Save or Spend. With a noticeable reach on social media of over a million followers across her social media channels, Nicolette leads critically youth affected socio-economic conversations.

Farai Ian Muvuti

Tebogo Aubrey Poopedi

A tragedy at age fourteen has made Mr TAP realize his greater purpose in life is to serve others and transform lives. “I lost my sight, but I gained my vision.”

Tebogo Poopedi (more commonly known as Mr TAP) is South Africa’s first blind rapper, founder and station manager of Skills Village Radio, radio presenter, author, musical entertainer, motivational speaker and advocate for persons with disabilities from Soweto in South Africa.

With support from organizations like Innovative Entrepreneurs, his family, and a strong belief in himself and those he inspires he has successfully beaten the odds and the stigma of being visually impaired.

Skills Village Radio is an online community radio station that he utilizes as a powerful medium to communicate with women, youth and persons with disabilities. Utilizing this platform to inspire others to tap into their purpose in life and to promote the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals, Mr TAP constantly builds relationships with strategic partners that are willing to open doors and offer opportunities for women, youth and persons with disabilities from low income earning communities.

Awarded to:

An individual who displays great potential in new or existing business or industry; who has been seen to recently stand out from their peers as a result of their personal effort.

The candidate has:

Exceptional talent
Rapid achievement
Achieved recognition or shown leadership
Been an inspiration to others in and outside of their industry

The judges will be looking for evidence of:

Challenges that they have faced and overcome
Hard work and determination that continues to drive their business on an upwards trajectory
An ability to become a significant contributor to their organisation and/or the wider business community

Jeremy Ford

Jeremy Ford is the lead Trustee and Director of the Qhubeka Charity’s UK and European presence. Qhubeka is one of South Africa’s most impactful charities: fabricating and distributing their unique new bicycles to school children and key workers to improve their social mobility – truly the ‘S’ in ESG, with over 110,000 bicycles now distributed and lives changed.

Whereas most trustees are in place for mainly governance reasons, alongside Jeremy’s ‘day-job’ as Head of BD/Marketing for an elite law firm – Jeremy plays a highly active role in donor relationship development, large event fundraising, media & social media engagement, and actively managing Qhubeka’s most high profile global partnership: being the international charity of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes.

In the last 18 months, Jeremy has personally, and through the initiatives he drives, raised over £100,000 for the charity, putting well over 350 children on bicycles. He is already working on a Q1 2024 auction of signed Tour de France winners jerseys; organising a large team of fundraisers for the ‘Ride London’ 100 mile charity bike ride in May 2024; and major activations during two key stages of the 2024 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes.

Songo Didiza

Songo Didiza is a founder and managing partner at Green Building Design Group, a leading Tier 1 Energy Services Company (EsCO) based in South Africa. Equipped with an economics and sustainability background she has led diverse project teams focused on advancing sustainability transitions within infrastructure projects (both public and private sectors). Songo has over 14 years’ experience working in the fields of sustainability and the green economy value chains. Within the green economy her experience includes facilitation of renewable energy, energy services and green building project development deals exceeding ZAR 13 b in South Africa. Her publications include the Energy Services Market Intelligence Report (2016 & 2017).

Songo is also involved in several start-up initiatives within the consulting, technology and renewable energy business service offerings sector. She has been voted Sub-Saharan Africa’s Energy Innovator of the Year by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) in 2019. The organisation she leads, Green Building Design Group, actively uses smart digital technologies to enable enhanced ESG reporting for real estate and manufacturing asset portfolios. These ESG technology innovations led her to winning the 2023 Proptech Award at the Greenovate Awards (awarded by Growthpoint Properties and the Green Building Council of South Africa).

She currently serves as a SA Real Estate Investment Trust’s Association Advisory Member developing an ESG disclosure framework for the real estate environment. She chairs the ESG Track of the Institute of People Management (IPM) in 2023. She is an eco-entrepreneur and philanthropist at heart and is motivated by the desire to have Africa as a global green economy.

Jeremy Ford

Ilana Friedman

Ilana Friedman is an advocate for children’s rights, with a passion for early childhood education and development; the most informative, foundation phase years in a human’s lifetime, with a focus on education through play & imagination. She is the founder, fairy godmother & Chief Operating Fairy at Magical Moments, a unique non-profit organisation creating “Magical Moments & Extraordinary Days” for hundreds of thousands of abused, abandoned, disadvantaged, impoverished, neglected, orphaned and vulnerable children in the greater Johannesburg region.

For almost 20 years, parallel to Magical Moments, Ilana has been actively involved in personal development and transformation, facilitated and assisted on life changing workshops. As the QuintEssential FairyGodmother Extraordinaire, she incorporates four decades of a myriad careers, including these magical experiences into her coaching methodology as an executive leadership life coach in her business Sublime Satori; utilising her broad based knowledge of human behaviour and the impact of early childhood in the development of a human’s lifetime.

Awarded to:

Someone who has achieved a high impact in the field of Environmental, Social and Governance over the last 12 months, especially through high engagement with stakeholders.

The candidate has:

Differentiated from competitors through ESG related products / services
Shown leadership and innovation
Shown ingenuity and originality

The judges will be looking for evidence of:

A business that is sustainable
Benefit to the environment / community
Engagement with stakeholders
Value delivered to customers

DE&I Leader Award

Arlene Wilson-Max

Arlene Wilson-Max is the managing director of Pan Africa Exchange (Pty) Ltd where she promotes Africa as an investment destination through country focus seminars, trade missions, and bi-lateral meetings that highlight the opportunities available to potential investors. Arlene is passionate about bringing like-minded captains of industry, government representatives and civil society together to look at various ways to promote the implementation of sustainable and meaningful socio-economic development.

She was previously the Stakeholder Relations Executive at the BEE Chamber. She is equipped to steer organisations in line with best practice on all aspects of the YES4Youth initiative, bursary management, internships, apprenticeships, learnerships and absorption claims.

Arlene established a non-profit organisation called Sustainable Supply Chain Transformation Africa and worked with the Skills Village where she was responsible for the implementation of meaningful initiatives for the private sector to contribute their skills development, enterprise and supplier development and socio-economic development spend towards. She is an EXCO member of the Women’s Economic Assembly, an initiative in the Office of the President of the Republic of SA, mandated to ensure the inclusion of women in South Africa’s mainstream economy.

Ruth Leas

As one of only 17 female CEOs in the FTSE 250 index, Ruth Leas is responsible for the progress of belonging, diversity and inclusion initiatives at Investec Bank plc (IBP) and in the financial services industry.

Under her leadership and tenure, the percentage of senior female managers and Board members has significantly increased, more committees are now chaired by women and the gender pay gap has been reduced. People of colour are also better represented.

Alongside a focus on diversity within the application and hiring process at IBP, Ruth actively supports industry diversity initiatives including facilitating networking among senior women in finance. Investec is also an active participant in the 30% Club mentoring programme.

She is passionate about education and mentoring people from all backgrounds and is involved with NGOs, including The Women’s Association (CEO Executive Challenge), Arrival Education and Morpeth School that support students gaining skills, confidence and insights into a career in finance. She also sits on the Cambridge Judge Business School Advisory Board.

In 2023, she was nominated by Financial News as one of the top 100 most influential women in finance.

Dr Arthie Moore-Robberts

Dr. Arthie Moore-Robberts is an Entrepreneur and Leadership Strategist with a career spanning 26 years. As the Founder of Celebrating Humanity International Pty Ltd since 2005 and the KI Leadership Institute Pty Ltd in 2015, she has left an indelible impact both nationally and internationally.

Her trailblazing leadership approach spans continents, transforming lives in Lebanon, Ireland, UK, USA, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. A dedicated Philanthropist, she envisions a global movement of compassionate Leaders of Influence inspiring positive change.

She has earned recognition at the highest levels of Government, Boards of Directors, Universities, and Youth and Women Empowerment programs. With a Doctorate in Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, she is a Board Member of SAIMC in South Africa, a host on an International Business Growth Radio Show on IBGR Network (USA), a certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach, and has been acknowledged by Mrs Graca Machel Mandela for empowering women.

In 2021, she authored ‘The Value of Compassion’. Dr. Moore-Robberts’ stellar achievements include the Distinguished Fellow Award from Oxbridge OIPD (2022) and the title of Influential Women of the Year in Gauteng, South Africa (2020). She is a Global Women Awards Finalist in 2023.

Arlene Wilson-Max

Awarded to:

Someone who has achieved a significant impact in the field of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, transforming their business structure and / or the market in which they operate.

The candidate has:

A clear vision of their objectives
Transformational leadership skills
An ability to inspire others

The judges will be looking for evidence of:

Quantifiable cultural / systemic transformation
Tangible benefits to the business, customers and employees
Creativity in overcoming challenges

Business Leader Award

Sira Dheshan Naidu

Sira Dheshan Naidu, originally from South Africa, has emerged as a quietly influential figure in the UK’s health and beauty industry, carving out a two-decade career marked by steadfast dedication. In the realm of health and beauty, Sira’s journey not only embodies excellence but also a steadfast commitment to nurturing growth, sustainability, and profitability.

With an unparalleled command of business and management skills, paired with an intimate understanding of the health and beauty sector, Sira consistently showcases a distinctive ability to navigate challenges and foster innovation. A noteworthy achievement includes the pivotal role played in launching Disruptor London, a personal venture introducing a sustainable and forward-thinking approach to the beauty landscape.

Sira’s leadership, characterized by vision and humility, propels businesses to new heights, has left an indelible mark on the broader industry. Strategic acumen and unwavering capability underscore Sira’s commitment to excellence, subtly influencing the ever-evolving dynamics of health and beauty.

Sira Dheshan Naidu

Mteto Nyati

Mteto is the executive chairman of BSG, a homegrown consulting and technology company that specialises in strategy execution. He holds a 40% shareholding in BSG through his investment vehicle, Wazo Investments.

Mteto is also the chairman of Eskom. Previously, he was the Group Chief Executive of Altron and Chief Executive Officer of MTN South Africa.

Author of the number one bestseller, Betting on a Darkie, about his life as a shopkeeper’s son, family man and business leader at local and multinational corporates, he mentors and coaches senior executives including CEOs as well as up-and-coming business professionals.

In 2021, the University of Johannesburg’s College of Business and Economics awarded Mteto an honorary doctorate in IT Management. He is a Yale University World Fellow and holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of KwaZulu Natal.

Martin Sweet

Martin has been at the helm of Primestars for 19 years and will celebrate the milestone of 20 years next year. He was initially recognised for his role in the conceptualization and launch of the Cell C Take Your Girl Child to Work Day program and has introduced several ground-breaking social impact programmes since. This legacy came full circle in 2022 as he launched one of SA’s leading boy child programmes titled What About the Boys?

Awarded to:

Any business individual who has excelled in their field and displays outstanding leadership and have contributed to the growth, sustainability and profitability of their business or their area of influence of their employer. Shown good business and management skills industry knowledge and consistent capability.

The candidate has:

Evidenced being a good / natural leader
Empowered others and delegated to help learn
Strong values, ethics and integrity
Excellent understanding of their industry

The judges will be looking for evidence of:

Strategic vision which has helped them achieve their objectives and the respect of others
Noteworthy achievements
Key challenges which they have overcome
What culture they have encouraged
Possible handling of change or transition as a leader

Dr Jaishree Naidoo

Dr Jaishree Naidoo is a visionary and trailblazer in the realm of medical innovation. As the CEO and co-founder of Envisionit Deep AI, a pioneering medical technology company harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, she has been instrumental in revolutionizing medical imaging diagnosis. The RADIFY AI platform not only diagnoses but empowers through proactive solutions, while the validation and monitoring platform ensures retrospective and real-time feedback, ensuring impeccable clinical governance. Her commitment is rooted in the belief that healthcare should be accessible to all, especially the most vulnerable.

In 2010, Dr Jaishree became the first South African qualified paediatric radiologist. She has served in various capacities as Chair and showcased exemplary leadership in both local and International Societies. Driven by a passion for progress, she actively contributes and has co-authored numerous international articles and book chapters on AI in healthcare.

Dr. Jaishree’s impact extends far beyond her accolades and affiliations. Recognizing the pressing healthcare challenges in Africa, where 600 million children lack sufficient access to paediatric diagnostic care, she has steered the RADIFY holistic AI platform to the forefront. This innovative platform is a beacon of hope, facilitating early diagnosis and treatment for numerous diseases, including the global threat of tuberculosis, which claims 1.7 million lives annually.

Dr Dean Allen

Dr Dean Allen is a best-selling author, lecturer and historian. An acclaimed international motivational speaker, he has been published widely on the history and politics of society throughout the British Empire, most notably in South Africa. Having taught at universities in South Africa, the UK, Ireland and Australia, he is based in Port Elizabeth having been commissioned to write a book on the story of conservation and wildlife tourism in the Eastern Cape.

An ambassador for Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) and Community Conservation Fund Africa (CCFA), he is a columnist for HeraldLIVE and also presents the popular ‘Frontier Land’ podcast at Algoa FM. His innovative contribution to boosting business and tourism in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), was recognised with the ‘newcomer’ award at the prestigious NMB Business Event Awards.

Author of four best-selling books, Dean is widely regarded as one of the most creative speakers in South Africa and has presented motivational talks and keynote papers around the world. With a social media following of over 200,000, he uses a variety of technologies and media platforms to promote South Africa both domestically and internationally.

Dr Jaishree Naidoo

Marang Setshwaelo

When it comes to dealing with media, brand building and reputation management, Marang Setshwaelo is an industry veteran. Her 19-year strong PR journey has seen her not only execute some of the most exciting and successful campaigns, but also demonstrate her advocacy strength on the importance of transforming the industry’s ‘way of work’. For her, understating the land’s social narrative shapes how and where one should place their brand messages “whether it be hard or soft news. It can never be a one size fits all approach” a strategy that continues to list her among some of the great PR and social media minds in South Africa.

In 2002, Marang co-founded Dreamcatcher Multimedia, an agency that offered integrated communication solutions such as public relations, brand activations, events and conferencing. More recently, her passion to specialise in pure brand communication has seen Marang venture out on her own business journey that she hopes will assist in positively tipping clients’ brand scales. Marang prides herself as an active social media activist and commentator on topics such as entrepreneurship, women’s rights and the powerhouse that is Africa.

Awarded to:

An individual who consistently proves to be at the cutting edge of their field and employs new technologies to spur growth.

The candidate has:

Creativity
Imagination
Vision

The judges will be looking for evidence of:

Innovation and the methods used to implement
The candidate’s contribution which has led to growth and success
How innovations have led to tangible benefits

Chairman's Award

Natalie Pollock

Natalie Pollock is incredibly passionate about the impact sport can have on children’s lives.

Having started her journey at Sporting Chance as a coach over 20 years ago, Natalie has grown through the ranks and now manages both of its arms, Sporting Chance Coaching Services and the Sporting Chance Development Foundation, a registered not-for-profit NPO with PBO status. Their mission is to give every child in South Africa the opportunity to participate in physical activities, regardless of their background, based on the idea that sport is a global language, which allows a diverse audience to be reached.

Over the years she has developed an understanding of the communities Sporting Chance works in and how to ensure the professional delivery of sport and education programmes. Her greatest successes have been optimising their operations and building connections with sponsors and partners.

Over 270,000 children across South Africa have benefited from the Sporting Chance programmes since the organisation was founded by Brad Bing in 1990. Sporting Chance offers an innovative sports platform for health and life skills education and their current programmes include: Disney Healthy Happy Play, Calypso Cricket, Street Netball, Street Soccer, Street Cricket, Table Cricket and their regular coaching clinics across diverse communities.

Refilwe Buthelezi

Refilwe Buthelezi is a Professional Engineer (PrEng), registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Refilwe is a Non-Executive Director for the South African National Road Agency (SANRAL), Transnet Limited, a Fellow of The South African Academy of Engineering (SAAE),the first female President of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and the President-Elect of the Federation of African Engineering Organisations (FAEO).

She is a Director of the Pfuxani STEM Foundation, a non-profit organisation (NPO) that she co-founded with the intention to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects at schools through various programmes. She has also served as the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Chair of Council.

Her numerous accolades include:

2021 Women in Engineering Award from the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE)
2022 University of Johannesburg Dignitas Award

Refilwe is a firm believer in Pan-Africanism. She is fervent champion for ECSA to play a critical role in assisting African Engineering Institutes to become signatory members of the International Engineering Alliance (IAE) educational accords, including Washington, Dublin, and Sydney, and she has been instrumental in finalising and revitalising several memoranda of understanding with SADC countries. This ECSA endeavours are set to continue and be expanded.

Under her leadership, ECSA is steering up the consultation of stakeholders to implement the Identification of the Engineering Work gazette. This critical and long due legislation published in March 2021 will become a significant game-changer for Engineer practitioners and educators in South Africa that will restore engineering integrity and foster the economic development of South Africa.

Adrian Gardiner

Adrian Gardiner is the founder and owner of the Mantis Collection, a family run collection of privately owned, five star Boutique Hotels and Eco Escapes properties located around the world. Initially educated in Zimbabwe, he completed a Bachelor of Commerce Degree at the University of Cape Town. His entrepreneurial career began in 1974, and over the following 40 years he built a variety of busineses, from swimming pool construction and specialist plant hire to commercial retirement and health care centres.

One of his major contributions to conservation was the creation of the internationally famous and award winning Shamwari Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape in the early 1990s. This was followed by the formation of The Mantis Collection spanning all seven continents of the world. In May 2018, Mantis and AccorHotels announced a joint venture, launching the Community Conservation Fund Africa.

Adrian is Executive Chairman of The Mantis Collection; Patron of the Wilderness Foundation Africa and Global; Chairman of Stenden University, South Africa and Chairman of the Community Conservation Fund Africa.

Natalie Pollock

Natalie Pollock is incredibly passionate about the impact sport can have on children’s lives.

Awarded to:

An individual who, in the estimation of the Chairman and the judging committee, is deserving of special recognition for an extraordinary level of commitment and achievement that falls beyond the scope of any of the other awards.

The candidate has:

Passion
Dedication
Commitment
Vision

The judges will be looking for evidence of:

Perserverance to overcome barriers
Achievement beyond expections
Excellence in their chosen field

About the Awards

The South African Chamber of Commerce Awards is a celebration of the best efforts and achievements of the South African community in the UK, all wrapped up into a fantastic celebration evening. We invite nominations in a range of award categories, each focussing on specific areas. If you know someone who excels at what they do, then they deserve your nomination.

FEATURES OF THE AWARDS
The Awards recognise 7 achievers ranging from individuals who have made a difference in a young business, the efforts made by those in the ESG & DE&I arenas and to those in the corporate business sector who have excelled.

Nominees and Finalists will be celebrated in the run up to the event and the SA Chamber will provide a media platform for winners and their sponsors to promote their businesses during the following year.

SUCCESS STEPS
The Chamber offers a wide range of sponsorship opportunities to companies who wish to maintain their competitive edge, credibility, and visibility whilst showing their support in a highly competitive market.

Our members have preference over certain sponsorship slots but those who opt for the Gold and Silver Award sponsorship will gain visibility and media coverage thoughout 2023 on our website and other social and press media.

South African Chamber of Commerce (UK)

Annual Awards 2023

"Outstanding efforts deserve reward and recognition"

Awards

Koni Maliehe

Caroll Masevhe

Farai Ian Muvuti

Jeremy Ford

Arlene Wilson-Max

Sira Dheshan Naidu

Dr Jaishree Naidoo

Natalie Pollock

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