Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards 2022 honours diversity and the youth

Youth acknowledgment and support shown from award ceremony held at the The Capital on the Park in Sandton.

Owner of Tshepo Jeans Tshepo Mohlala receives the overall top brand award for his company. Photo: Supplied

A full house of young innovative business creators and guests were welcomed to the first-ever Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards.

Kabelo Legodi looks forward to what the future has in store for the youth of South Africa. Photo: Motlatsi Mailula

The memorable event acknowledged and honoured a number of bright young business-minded individuals with awards. The ceremony was organised by Pat on Brands in partnership with Sakhumnotho Group Holdings and held at Capital on the Park in Sandton on June 15.

CEO and owner of Siwela Wines Siwela Sweetness Masoga soaks up all the cheers and applause. Photo: Supplied

As stated by Lerato Agency publicist, Given Madia, the whole aim of the award ceremony was to recognise the hard work of young South Africans. It was no accident that Pat on Brands hosted the event a day before the celebration of Youth Day to make it more meaningful.

Nominee Gontse Selaocoe attends the 2022 Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards 2022 with his grandmother Mabel. Photo: Motlatsi Mailula

“As much as we celebrate young people’s brands, I would like for you to recognise the fact that young people are not folding their hands. They are actually knocking on doors and creating amazing brands that help our economy grow,” said the founder of Pat on Brands, Pat Mahlangu.

Lesang Tshoke, Thobeka Mthebu and Jay Kayembe share their personal take on what it’s like to be part of the youth in South Africa. Photo: Motlatsi Mailula

Representatives from Khumalo & Mabuya attorneys, marketers and a few highly educated individuals from different industries were given the ultimate challenge of judging each contestant’s work.

Founder and chairman of Brand Africa Thebe Ikalafeng and Palesa Mabuse take a selfie moments before the ceremony. Photo: Motlatsi Mailula

The winners are:

Overall Top Brand – Tshepo Jeans
Top Travel and Tourism Brand – Book Ibhoni
Top NPOs and Charity Brands – Women Leaders South Africa
Top Media Brand – Podcast and Chill with MacG
Top Food Brand – Solo Restaurant
Top Beverage Brand category – Siwela Wines
Top Footwear Brand – Bathu
Top Apparel Brand – Tshepo Jeans
Top Accessories Brand – Ziba Styles
Top Personality and Influencer – Pamela Mtanga
Top Homeware Brand – Maison Space
Top Beauty Brand – Hermosa Flor Cosmetics
Top Agriculture Brand – Mater Pluviam Holdings
Top Education Brand – Elevate Africa
Top Services Brand – Delivery Ka Speed
Top Technology Brand – Green Scooter.

Luyanda Dlamini and Dumi Dlamini wait for the venue doors to open in their Youth Day attire. Photo: Motlatsi Mailula

“I think it’s a great platform for young, smart brains to be recognised, but besides that, it’s also a great place to network and collaborate. Initiatives such as this is really important as it inspires the leaders of tomorrow,” said Kabelo Legodi.

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