W&RSETA Goods Practice Awards acknowledges South Africa's best

Photographer: Songi Langeni

Guided by Minnie Dlamini, as awards show host, winners not only walked away with an award but also a sense of great pride in their aim to bring forth innovation and excellence amongst fellow entrepreneurs, businesses and students. Each category was presented by a W&RSETA official and a local celebrity including Sophie Ndaba, Jason Goliath, Liesl Laurie, Clint Brink, Refilwe Modiselle, Pearl Modiadie, Proverb, Nakhane Toure, Nambitha Ben-Mazwi, Roxy Burger and Bokang Montjane.

Winners of some of the awards included:

• Women in leadership award - Venessa Chetty (JD Group)
  
• Special learner (student) award - Mmatau Morekhure (The Smollan Group)
  
• Non-levy paying companies - Molobela Roadway Tuckshop
  
• Small companies - Mica Nelspruit
  
• Large companies - Dischem Pharmacies
  
• Medium companies - Process Sales
  
• Super large companies - Woolworths

“We took a different approach this year to give our stakeholders a befitting and glittering event, worthy of their contribution in making skills development a reality in the Wholesale and Retail Sector, which in turn contributes to the growth of our country and making a difference in the lives of South Africans,” said Martha Shingane, marketing and communications manager, W&RSETA.