The Mood was Electric at the Women Entrepreneur Awards (2026) in Mbizana, Winnie Madikizela Mandela Municipality, Alfred Nzo District
A powerful celebration of women who dare to dream, build and inspire.
Full List: Winners at the Women Entrepreneurs Awards 2026
CATEGORY
POSITION
MEC SPECIAL AWARDS: DISABILITY PROJECT
WINNER
NAME: MHLATHI NOBAHLE
PROJECT NAME: MHLATHI NOBAHLE
LOCAL MUN: NTABANKULU
DISTRICT: ALFRED NZO
AMOUNT: R50 000
CATEGORY
POSITION
MEC SPECIAL AWARDS: YOUTH PROJECT
RUNNER-UP
NAME: ATHI BHUNGALIPHELI
PROJECT NAME: NDINANZILE TRADE ENTERPRISE
LOCAL MUN: NTABANKULU
DISTRICT: ALFRED NZO
AMOUNT: R30 000
CATEGORY
POSITION
MEC SPECIAL AWARDS: YOUTH PROJECT
WINNER
NAME: SIYASANGA BERA
PROJECT NAME: BBM FRESH PRODUCT
LOCAL MUN: UMZIMVUBU
DISTRICT: ALFRED NZO
AMOUNT: R50 000
CATEGORY
POSITION
BEST SMALLHOLDER PRODUCER
RUNNER-UP
NAME: SIPHOKAZI MATHABATHA
PROJECT NAME: NOCON
LOCAL MUN: UMZIMVUBU LOC MUNICIPALITY
DISTRICT: ALFRED NZO
AMOUNT: R50 000
CATEGORY
POSITION
BEST SMALLHOLDER PRODUCER
WINNER
NAME: THOKOZILE FLORA PARKIES
PROJECT NAME: MAZANOW CALTON FARMING
LOCAL MUN: WALTER SISULU LOC MUNI
DISTRICT: JOE GQABI
AMOUNT: R80 000
CATEGORY
POSITION
BEST AGRO-PROCESSING
RUNNER-UP
NAME: RACHEL NQAYI
PROJECT NAME: VRL MEAT SUPPLY
LOCAL MUN: ENOCH MGIJIMA
DISTRICT: CHRIS HANI
AMOUNT: R50 000
CATEGORY
POSITION
BEST AGRO-PROCESSING
WINNER
NAME: THANDEKA MAYIRI-RAFU
PROJECT NAME: LIKHONA LETHU SERVICES
LOCAL MUN: MBHASHE
DISTRICT: AMATHOLE
AMOUNT: R80 000
CATEGORY
POSITION
BEST COMMERCIAL PRODUCER
RUNNER-UP
NAME: NOKUTHULA MYEKO-MAFIKWANA
PROJECT NAME: TYHOPO TRADING ENTERPRISE
LOCAL MUN: KSD LOC MUNICIPALITY
DISTRICT: OR TAMBO
AMOUNT: R50 000
CATEGORY
POSITION
BEST COMMERCIAL PRODUCER
WINNER
NAME: VUYOKAZI NONOPA TENZA
PROJECT NAME: KEVINOT FARMING
LOCAL MUN: MATATIELE
DISTRICT: ALFRED NZO
AMOUNT: R80 000
CATEGORY
POSITION
BEST EXPORT PRODUCER
WINNER
NAME: SIYOLISE NOHAMBA
PROJECT NAME: KHONZI CITRUS FARMING
LOCAL MUN: RAYMOND
DISTRICT: AMATHOLE
AMOUNT: R50 000
CATEGORY
BEST PERFORMING DISTRICT
TROPHY
NAME: MS NYAMEKA BONGCO
AMATHOLE
BEST PERFORMING
TROPHY
DISTRICT COORDINATOR: MS Z. STENGILE
DISTRICT: AMATHOLE
OVERALL WINNER
BEST AGRO-PROCESSING
NAME: THANDEKA MAYIRI-RAFU
PROJECT NAME: LIKHONA LETHU SERVICES
LOCAL MUN: MBHASHE
DISTRICT: AMATHOLE
AMOUNT: R80 000
