Season 6

Barloworld
Barloworld isn’t just building business—it’s building people. Through the Barloworld Siyakhula initiative and internal leadership and wellness programmes, Barloworld proves that big business can drive meaningful transformation, create jobs, and…

Sanlam
A child, a student, an entrepreneur—each given a hand when the world said “not now.” Through Sanlam’s support, ordinary people rewrite their stories, finding strength in second chances, technology, mentorship,…

AVBOB
From township streets to school libraries, AVBOB’s reach extends far beyond funeral services. Through shared value, it transforms lives—funding dreams, nurturing futures, and proving that business with heart can rewrite…

Shell
Shell Downstream South Africa is transforming education into a tool for real change. Through its all-inclusive bursary programme, Shell goes beyond tuition, offering mentorship, emotional support, and real-world exposure. The…

Ivanplats
Ivanplats is not just building a mine in Mokopane—it’s building momentum for a new South Africa. Through innovation, inclusion, and investment, Ivanplats is transforming mining into a force for shared…

First Rand
Every dream needs a doorway. For thousands of South African graduates, that doorway is FirstJob, a programme turning ambition into action, and uncertainty into hope, one young life at a…

Nedbank
Nedbank is doing more than banking. It’s investing in dreams—scaling businesses, training youth, and funding township developers. By meeting South Africans where they are, Nedbank is helping turn barriers into…

GIDZ
Through OR Tambo Special Economic Zone, infrastructure becomes a catalyst for real change. From job creation to small business growth, this initiative is not just building structures—it’s building lives in…

Lesedi
In Atlantis, Lesedi isn’t just known for nuclear services—it’s known for changing lives. Through skills, support, and shared purpose, the company is creating more than jobs; it’s creating futures, one…

Nespresso
In Kenya’s highlands, coffee farmers are rising again, with Nespresso at their side. Through the AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program, farmers gain tools, training, and dignity. This is more than better…

Fibre Circle
The recycling story around paper and fibre packaging is one of both progress and potential, with collection and diversion rates reaching close to 70%. But what happens beyond the bin…

Volkswagen
Volkswagen is driving change in women’s football, empowering young South African players with the support they need to succeed. Through being the Official Vehicle Partner of Women’s Football in South…

TymeBank
In South Africa’s bustling towns and townships, entrepreneurs are rewriting their futures. With TymeBank by their side, they’re breaking barriers, growing businesses, creating jobs, and showing what’s possible when access…

Buco
At BUCO, building homes is just the beginning. This is where purpose meets people. Through hubs, branches, and strong partnerships, BUCO is helping South Africans turn passion into progress. From…

Pele Energy
Pele Energy Group is pioneering a bold new model in the energy sector, one where clean power generation and community development go hand in hand. Through the combined impact of…

Sibanye-Stillwater
Marikana and Welkom are building sustainable futures with support from Sibanye-Stillwater. Through partnerships that promote entrepreneurship, food security, and environmental responsibility, these communities are creating opportunities for long-term growth—ensuring that…