PARTNERSHIP - KZN Top Business Awards 2026

Recognises projects that demonstrate the power of effective collaboration to deliver exceptional results.

WINNER

GAGASI FM and the HOLLYWOOD FOUNDATION’s relationship began as a shared commitment to improve the lives of learners and has evolved into a strategic, long-term partnership that continues to transform schools, restore dignity, empower communities, and create opportunities for vulnerable children across KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).

Learn more about Gagasi FM here: https://gagasiworld.co.za/

FINALISTS

Mobi Ventures, through collaborations with Old Mutual, ER24, municipalities, emergency services, community organisations, and other stakeholders, has demonstrated the value of effective public private cooperation. These partnerships have enabled the rapid mobilisation of resources, improved emergency response outcomes, and the delivery of humanitarian assistance to vulnerable communities.

Learn more about Mobi Ventures here: https://www.mobiventures.co.za/

SmartXchange has, for more than twenty years, demonstrated that meaningful impact is achieved through collaboration. By bringing together government, academia, industry, development agencies, communities, and international partners, the organization has built one of KZN’s most effective innovation ecosystems. DOWNLOAD OUR APP AVAILABLE AT TAKE A BITE OUT OF YOUR MEGABYTES OUR 14MB STREAM TAKES THE VIBE TO NEW HEIGHTS.

Learn more about SmartXchange here: https://www.smartxchange.co.za/

TAFTA - The Association for the Aged Virtual Reality Empathy Platform project is a significant example of collaborative innovation in the ageing sector. This project is a global partnership where every partner contributes unique expertise to improve the lives of older people.

Learn more about TAFTA - The Associatoion of the Aged here: https://tafta.org.za/

Pria Hassan, WOA, Mkhululi Ngubane, Minenhle Dlamini, Pinky Myeni; Maria Ngcaweni (Standard Bank); Phindile Biyela and Khulekani Mbambo

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