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

The annual W&RSETA Goods Practice Awards acknowledges winners of the various categories for their good practice in the wholesale and retail sector.
Photographer: Songi Langeni
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.

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