The South African Heroines Awards will host its 14th annual business awards. The event will take place at Mittah Sperepere Convention Centre, Kimberly tomorrow. These awards are to honor and celebrate women from all walks of life and professional spheres in the country. They include categories such as politics, se curity, tourism, and many more. The South African Heroines Awards were established in 2012 by Carol Mosiamo. This year’s ceremony is hosted in partnership with the Mme Re Ka Thusa Trust which is a sign of a powerful celebration of trailblazers who continue to make significant strides within their communities and across the nation. This year’s nomination list includes influential indi viduals like the Deputy Secretary-General of the ANC, Nomvula Mokonyane, and renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Shawn “MaMkhize” Mkhize among others. ”This is a celebration of unsung heroes who are shaping South Africa through their dedication and im pact. Even though it was initially to celebrate women, the platform has evolved to also recognize men who actively contribute to the advancement of women and champion gender equity in meaningful ways,” said Nkosazana Mazibuko, the newly appointed Chief Op erating Officer of South African Heroines Awards. She further added that the foundation remains a beacon of empowerment, legacy, and recognition, ensuring that those who give so much to others are f inally given their moment to shine. 32-year-old Keotshepile Jonathan who is the founder of a transportation company called Jonoago Group in Kuruman Northern Cape. She’s been in this male-dominated industry for 6 years now. She started with a Polo Vivo and now has a fleet of taxis and 17 employees. She is a nominee for the 2025 Heroine in Transport and Logistics Award. ”It takes a lot of courage and boldness to make things happen in this industry, but being consistent and knowing what you want is the cherry on top. Women are winning in any field of business. I mean we birthed men, what is there to be difficult to handle? You just have to be a go-getter and never undermine opportunities of the development programs that are there for entrepreneurs,” said Keotshepile. She added that winning this award would be a great mark for her business and the goals they still want to achieve as a business.
