Finalists announced for Fabulous Women Awards

Finalists for the 10th annual Fabulous Women Awards were recently announced, recognising and honouring outstanding women leaders who are making a difference in communities.

The award was started by award-winning businesswoman and philanthropist Pontsho Manzi through her empowerment foundation, the Fabulous Girls Foundation.

According to Manzi, the changer-makers who have entered this year’s edition have inspired the organisation with the impact they are making throughout the community.

“I have once again been wowed by the high calibre of finalists and their accomplishments. They have continued to make an impact in communities despite the difficulties and challenges experienced as a result of the ongoing pandemic.

“Each of our finalists is an outstanding role model for the many women and girls in South Africa.”

The finalists for this year are:

BIC Soleil Fabulous Woman Humanitarian Award

• Dikeledi Moabelo (House of Labron Foundation)
• Moonira Ramathula (Futballing Girls NPO)
• Marion Peake ( Helping Those in Need)

Armscor Fabulous Woman Gender Equality Award

• Melene Rossouw (Women Lead Movement)
• Susie Pather (KZN Cricket Association)
• Moonira Ramathula (Futballing Girls NPO)

Sta-Sof-Fro Fabulous Woman Empowerment Award

• Thobeka Khubisa (Thobeka Khubisa Foundation)
• Kelly Thela (Young Wives Foundation for Girls NPC)
• Florence Khoza (Flojo Foundation)
• Moonira Ramathula (Futballing Girls NPO)

Spier Fabulous Woman Job Creation AwarD

• Thandeka Qwabe (Liyintokozo Farm)
• Tshepiso Tsogang ( Rabid Investment)
• Dipuo Lekalakala (Puo Media)

Fabulous Girls of the Year Award

• Zanele Phakathi (ZA Power House)
• Prudence Thulisile Mokwena (RBKM Chickens)
• Matshepo Molotsi ( Kebaa Skin Organic Skin Care)

Fabulous Woman of the Year Award

• Professor Boitumelo Molebogeng Diale (University of Johannesburg)
• Eva Munsamy (Tsedi Hope Foundation)
• Amisha Moodley (PostNet Waterfall, PostNet Waterfall Ridge and PostNet Kyalami)

Fabulous Woman in Health Award

• Dr Eurika Mogane-Jones (Tharika M Health Wellness Centre)
• Portia Phuti Hlako (Letago Pharmaceuticals)
• Dr Nokukhanya Khanyile (Mental Matters)

Fabulous Woman End Gender-Based Violence Award

• Rosie Motene (Letsatsi Healing Space)
• Mannehileng Letuka (Free State Empowerment Institute for Women)
• Roslyn Moodley (Rise Against Domestic Violence)

Fabulous Woman Resilience Award

• Laila Abramjee (Contentment and Language Lab)
• Buyi Xaba (BX Cosmetics)
• Amina Farouk (Teach with Passion mentorship Programme)

The panel of judges presiding over this year’s awards are Dr Luleka Mkuzo, Urglobal founder and director; Lillian Henderson, BIC Southern and Eastern Africa marketing director; and Jabulani Selumane, Automative Industry Transformation Fund CEO.

Also joining the panel are Stephens Ledwaba, Armscor editor corporate communication; Lerato Selepe-Tikwayo, Amka Products brand manager and Thoko Miya, founder of Startup Thoko).

The winners will be celebrated at a ceremony on August 6 at the Marriott Hotel in Melrose Arch.

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