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Nominees Announcement 2025
Watch the official announcement of the 2025 SA Heroes Awards nominees celebrating community champions
Community Diary
Listen to inspiring interviews with our community heroes on Power 98.7
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Relive the inspiring moments from the 2024 ceremony
SAHA 2024 Awards MCs Linda Njotini and Lilitha Ntsundwani
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero addressing the ceremony
SAHA 2024 Winners Announcement
SAHA 2024 Stage Setup
Inspiring Stories of Hope and Resilience
In every corner of South Africa, everyday heroes are making a profound impact on their communities.
These awards shine a spotlight on the individuals whose selfless actions inspire and uplift, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and unity. Join us in celebrating those who go above and beyond to make a difference.
About SA Heroes Awards
VOICES OF IMPACT
Hear from past winners about how the SA Heroes Awards recognition has amplified their impact
"Winning the SA Heroes Award has given me a platform to amplify the work we do in community health. It's not just about recognition - it's about inspiring others to take action."
Refilwe Fosu-Amoah
2024 Community Health Winner
"This award represents every young person who believes in the power of change. Together, we are building a future where every youth has an opportunity to thrive."
Fortune Mbompo
2024 Youth Empowerment Winner
"The SA Heroes Awards celebrate the often unseen work of community builders. This recognition motivates us to continue empowering entrepreneurs and creating economic opportunities."
Kulani Maluleke
2024 Business Empowerment Winner
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SMS SAHA + nominee code to 47439
CATEGORIES
Celebrating excellence across community service
Community Media of the Year
Carrying community empowering stories
Community Journalist of the Year
Covering community empowering stories
Youth Empowerment
Uplifting young people through various programmes
Business Empowerment
Offering assistance to start-ups/small businesses to help them succeed
Specialised Care
People who take care of vulnerable groups like orphans, disabled persons, abused people, widows, homeless, etc.
Community Service
Voluntary community work to benefit fellow community members; e.g. feeding programmes, community policing forums, etc.
Community Health
Health centres initiated and run by community members as well as primary health care
Rural Development
Projects that uplift rural communities
Women Empowerment
Programmes meant for the upliftment and empowerment of women
Community Builder of the Year Award
The overall winner voted for by finalists
Green Award
Honours people who run projects/programmes for environmental preservation
Ubuntu Award
Honours veteran community builders whose projects have produced other noticeable community builders and high achievers
Art of Giving
Honours those who are uplifting communities through art
Language Preservation Award
Honours those who take pride in preserving indigenous languages
Leader of Influence
Honours exceptional leaders who lead by example and have a trail of positive influence
Rights Activist of the Year
Gives honour to those who fight tirelessly for human rights
Aid Giver of the Year
Honours exceptional first responders in times of disaster & distress
Iconic Impact
Honours an icon who has lived and continues to live their lives giving of themselves to others to ensure they succeed in life
Excellence in Public Service
Honours those in public service who deliver with excellence and go beyond the call of duty
International Achiever
Represents South Africa with pride abroad, changing and impacting lives
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