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SAHA 2024 Awards MCs Linda Njotini and Lilitha Ntsundwani

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SAHA 2024 Winners Announcement

SAHA 2024 Stage Setup
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
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
SMS SAHA + nominee code to 47439
Celebrating excellence across community service
Carrying community empowering stories
Covering community empowering stories
Uplifting young people through various programmes
Offering assistance to start-ups/small businesses to help them succeed
People who take care of vulnerable groups like orphans, disabled persons, abused people, widows, homeless, etc.
Voluntary community work to benefit fellow community members; e.g. feeding programmes, community policing forums, etc.
Health centres initiated and run by community members as well as primary health care
Projects that uplift rural communities
Programmes meant for the upliftment and empowerment of women
The overall winner voted for by finalists
Honours people who run projects/programmes for environmental preservation
Honours veteran community builders whose projects have produced other noticeable community builders and high achievers
Honours those who are uplifting communities through art
Honours those who take pride in preserving indigenous languages
Honours exceptional leaders who lead by example and have a trail of positive influence
Gives honour to those who fight tirelessly for human rights
Honours exceptional first responders in times of disaster & distress
Honours an icon who has lived and continues to live their lives giving of themselves to others to ensure they succeed in life
Honours those in public service who deliver with excellence and go beyond the call of duty
Represents South Africa with pride abroad, changing and impacting lives
Nominate a hero in your community and help us celebrate those making a difference