Presidential Awards

The Presidential Award was founded to acknowledge the efforts and characteristics of citizens who are demonstrating Presidential characteristics in their everyday lives. Public nominations are submitted and reviewed by our team. Successful nominees are presented with a Presidential Award in an elected category.

The award categories, Compassion, Bravery, Endurance and Leadership have been inspired by some of the traits exhibited by Nelson Mandela over his lifetime.
Please view our gallery of existing Presidential Award holders below.

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Nkosinathi KhumaloBravery
For commitment to portraying African Art in townships & recognizing local talent
Alliance MnisiEndurance
For his excellent academic record during his degree
Katlego TeffuLeadership
Co-founder of the Sisterhood Club; leader of the pack even in the face of adversity
John SekgobelaEndurance
For his consistently excellent academic record over the course of his degree
Keoratile NgobeniFor being a true all rounder and overcoming difficulties to meet her goals
Fortune MbopoCompassion
Supporting women by running the Save the Girls Pad Drive
Rishqa SulaimanCompassion
For her dedication towards bettering the lives of those in need, locally & globally
Joe HumanLeadership
His dedication to brand identity developing and being listed in Forbes Africa 30 Under 30
Rifumo NonyaneCompassion
For assisting community members in gaining access to education
Dr Joseph JoshuaCompassion
For providing dental care & education to communities in need
Heinrich SaulsLeadership
For his contribution to community as a police official
Thapedi KgoleBravery
For his courage whilst working towards launching his online radio
Xolani LuvunoBravery
For his immense courage & determination displayed both on and off the track
Aaqib SimonsBravery
For his contribution to the community through his NPO 2nd Shot CT
Kevin JonasLeadership
For dedication towards establishing his own enterprise in construction
Dineo PhumoMochongoane
Leadership
Supporting and educating young women managerial & leadership skills
Taskeen F.DawoodEndurance
For her commitment to the portrayal of Afrocentric culture in the global fashion industryopment of individuals
Zizipho NtobongwanaBravery
For her determination towards establishing Sheba Feminine
Twin MosiaCompassion
For his work on Elandskop Museum
MohammedRameez Ahmed
Compassion
For dedication to the community through NPO, The New Life Project
John NicolsonEndurance
For launching a mobile library in Lavender Hill
Siyabulela JentileLeadership
For leading the nation to unify through #NotInMyNameSA
Aldrin ScheepersLeadership
Dedicated 19 years to the field of teaching
Shaun TomsonLeadership
For his astute leadership & commitment to inspiring others
Sam NzimaBravery
For his fearless journalism and dedication to South Africa
Dr Eugene IkejembaLeadership
For committing to the development of African regions
Thulani NzimaAward on behalf of his late Father, apartheid photographer Sam Nzima.
Monde SitoleBravery
For climbing Mt Everest to raise funds for a girls school
Anna SteenbokBravery
For her bravery to overcome great difficulties and persevere to follow her dream career
Lulo RubusheLeadership
For founding RNDM Streetwear and The RNDM Network
Glenda SetshediLeadership
For her dedication towards personal & professional development of individuals
Godfrey ThaeLeadership
For the impact of his NPO Metseng Entrepreneurship Network
Taskeen BardayCompassion
Her work with The New Life Project is an NGO that uplifts the community through engaging outreach programs and fundraisers
Olorato MoatsheBravery
For her bravery, establishing the Sisterhood Club & publishing a book
Thulani MadondoLeadership
For being an incredible leader in his community, assisting & empowering many individuals
Lethabo Marwale KupaLeadership
For leadership, philanthropic and humanitarian characteristics
Boitumelo SebeelaLeadership
For her passionate contribution to her peers in Nursing
Try Give NxumaloLeadership
For leading the Trees for Life initiative and uplifting his community
Hein VenterCompassion
For his mentoring and support in the athletic community
Twin MosiaCompassion
For his exceptional contribution to communities in need
Tshepo MagaganeCompassion
For hosting a sanitary pad campaign and career exhibition
Mandla Ncube Leadership
For championing the cause for education amongst kids by rallying Soweto residents to contribute to a school uniform and shoe initiative for school children in need.
Moeletsi MaphetoCompassion
For uniting different villages to expose the children to career expos that enable them to become aware of jobs and professions that are misrepresented in their communities.
Mooa MmathaboBravery
For writing a book about her sexual abuse and trauma in a way that has healed and inspired other women to rise above their challenges.
David CollinsLeadership
For founding the Ubuntu Addiction Community Trust which works to empower and train people to be recovery coaches.
Adela DomingoLeadership
For dedicating 40 years of service as a teacher and princial at an underprivileged school.
Kukhokuhle_TsengwaEndurance
For his academic excellence throughout secondary and tertiary education.
Mihlali Lamani Leadership
For his academic excellence and student leadership.
Mashao SeabelaLeadership
His passion in the field of Environmental Science and launching his own business MS Digital.
Wagogo RamadhanLeadership
For leading the MRASA organisation and enabling them to assistand empower refugees in the community. He has displayed commitment to developing skills and creating jobs for those in need.
John MolepoCompassion
For his founding of ThusaNgwanaGeno Youth Empowerment which provides support to underprivileged students.
Teshie OgalloLeadership
For her passion and dedication towards building fashion brands &bringing focus to the fashion industry in Africa.
Lydia HlongwaneCompassion
For her role in establishing I.C.A.R.E and uplifting the community of Hammanskraal.
Busi Mkhumbuzi PooeLeadership
For leading the Tshimong Social Investments initiative with passion and determination.
Lesego MokaeEndurance
For founding and leading the Ditsogo Project, a 100% local, black and female owned enterprise.
Stanley KhozaLeadership
For his contribution to the African creative arts industry and for being supportive to underprivileged artists.
Kgotso Hope LekauLeadership
For founding the New Generation International Foundation for youth development.
Dumisani NkosiLeadership
For uplifting the community through the Qalakabusha Nomuntu Omusha (QNO) Organisation aiding in youth development.
Luke Smith Endurance
For persevering through the hardship of being orphaned and living alone to obtain a Bachelor's degree pass.
Pastor Adam AlexanderCompassion
For improving literacy levels of primary school children.
Luke & Elaine WatsonCompassion
Uplifting the community by helping the underprivileged