Bonang Matheba wins the hearts of South Africans

Topco Media and the Oliver Empowerment Awards were very excited to present Bonang Matheba with this prestigious award. Receiving this award is a testament of South Africa’s love and appreciation for Ms Matheba in all she does in her work in media and transformation. “It is an honor to be a recipient of the Oliver Empowerment Award for Media Personality, especially at a time where my personal mission and responsibility as a celebrity is about empowering others to know that you are enough to conquer your mountains - just by possessing abundant self-confidence and belief that you too can... Be unafraid to make mistakes and learn from them, "said Bonang,

The prestigious event was held at the Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, with our esteemed media partners SA Business Integrated, SA Building Review and City Press and was broadcasted by CNBC. Among the finalists this year was some of the country’s beloved media personalities and most innovative businesses.

Speaking about her nomination for this award, Minenhle Dlamini said: "I'm really excited about the nomination. The category is diverse and I'm honoured to be among such esteemed and accomplished individuals.”

“It’s a great honour to make this super list of media personality finalists,” said Ashraf Garda about his nomination for this award.

The finalists of this category were:

• Ashraf Garda

• Basetsana Kumalo

• Bonang Matheba

• Bongani Bingwa

• Chad Saaiman

• Devi Sankaree

• Jonathan Boynton-Lee

• Karabo Ntshweng

• Katlego Maboe

• Khanyi Mbau

• Minenhle "Minnie" Dlamini

• Poppy Ntshongwana

For any further questions that you may have on the evening, the winner or the finalists, please do not hesitate to contact Rose Setshoge at az.oc.ocpot@egohstes.esor, or 086 000 9590.