Santam, the main short -term insurer of South Africa, in association with the Fairlalady and Truelove magazines, is pleased to announce exceptional women selected as finalists for women's prizes of the future of 2025, a celebration of vision, resistance and business excellence.

These annual awards highlight South African women whose business trips are transformative industries, edifying communities and build a brighter and more inclusive future for all. This year's tickets were such a high caliber that the judges panel appointed four finalists in the flagship of the Future category.

After a rigorous selection process, a distinguished panel of judges has identified the 10 outstanding finalists of this year.

The judges who preside over the awards this year are Professor Thuli Madensela (Director of the Social Justice Center at the Law Faculty and a Law Professor who occupies the Chair of Research of the Trust Law in Social Justice of the University of Stellenbosch), Norah Sehunoe (Santam Acting Operation Official), Dawn Nathan-Jones (Commercial, Social, Social Leader. Rainhow), Boitumeleow), Boitumeleow), Boitumeleow), Boitmeleow), Overowaow). (Managing Director of On Point Healthcare and 2015 Woman of the Future), Suzy Brokensha (Fairlalady Chief Editor) and Mbali Soga (Editor in Chief of Truelove).

“We cannot eradicate unemployment and poverty in our country without promoting business spirit, and we do it teaching our youth and creating platforms that support it,” says Norah Sehunoe (Santam Director of Acting Operations). 'A platform like Women of the Future maintains the flame of burning entrepreneurship. It affirms those who have made the leap of faith to continue, even through difficulties. He inspires the hope of a better future, driven by women who are bold enough to put their layers and make a difference in our country and the world.

Presenting the finalists of the Santam Women of the Future 2025 awards!

Woman of the future

These four entrepreneurs are the owners of companies that have more than 1,000 days of age and are on their way to establish an extensive company.

• Brenda Khumalo de Publicidad de Capa
  Brenda's creative agency is a bold space and directed by women who focuses African stories and voices that are often ignored in conventional advertising. In 2025, he expanded the business with the films and the truth, carrying the narration of stories and the strategy to new heights.
• The conscience of maso's beauty
  From a new kitchen company to a bold and global vision, Masodi Beauty was created to address concerns that impact confidence such as hair loss and hyperpigmentation, combining the best ingredients of nature with active avant -garde ingredients. Today, Masodi Beauty is available in six African countries and is growing.
• Shannon Dougall of functional skin
  Shannon launched a results -based skin care brand after solving their own skin challenges through cosmetic science. Functional skin now leads with formulas backed by data, transparency and a strong focus on customer education, what Shannon calls 'skintelligence', with plans to expand worldwide.
• Enchanted Masko Mining
  The Mining Engineer Thando founded Inayo to bring a real transformation to the sector. With 758 employees and a commitment to local empowerment, your company is redefining how inclusive mining is seen and community centered in South Africa.

Social businessman

These three businessmen have businesses that have survived the first 1,000 days and are making a true difference in their communities.

• Caroline Peters of the Callas Foundation
  As a survivor of gender violence, Caroline has built a feminist organization that supports survivors who browse the justice system, mentor children with gender equity and build food security through a network of community kitchens. The Court Support Program of the Callas Foundation is one of the few initiatives of this type led by the trauma of women.
• Namritha Sivsanker by Hope In Foundation
  From school bags, food insecurity and gender violence to disasters, access to health and unemployment, Hope SA addresses the most urgent needs of South Africa in front. Hope SA has served a million meals as of December 2024.
• Sharon Rapetswa of the Triple Shine Foundation
  The Sharon Foundation is the first and only organization in South Africa that is producing and distributing organic hygiene products through a social company model. Triple Shine creates income opportunities through the training of women and young people to sell and distribute the products, thus creating micro companies in areas with limited economic opportunities.

Ascent star

These entrepreneurs, 35 years old or less, are the owners of companies that have approved the six -month brand.

• Chantel Spinazze or Bluum
  After years of dismissing their hormonal and intestinal health problems, Chantel founded Bluum to offer support -based support backed by science for women who face challenges such as PM, perimenopause and exhaustion. Now stored by more than 50 retailers, Bluum is building a powerful community and with the aim of directing the health space of women in Africa and beyond.
• Cheyenne Fernia Miller of Fern Tech
  Cheyenne founded Ferna Tech to build a risk study led by women and culturally entrenched that supports bold ideas and underestimate the fundamental founders, quickly. What began as a design service has become a global innovation company that offers product development, risk advice and acceleration of the founder.
• Express Mazuza de Tenzenalo Trading
  After surviving a stroke at 21, Xolile began creating bags from the discarded rubber, turning the trauma into triumph. Now a national brand that recycles hundreds of tubes per month, tend it is building a factory and a future of sustainable design and directed by youth. They are creating a space where creativity can prosper and young people can obtain skills.

“The fact that we had to choose four finalists in the category of the woman of the future this year shows how extraordinary were the participants: we could not reduce it anymore,” says Suzy Brokensha, editor in chief of Fairralady magazine. 'Each of the 10 finalists deserves to win: each one is a visionary who has worked incredibly hard to make his dream come true. I am very proud of all! Actually, I think The whole country It should be proud, because these finalists are a strong indication of what South African women are capable when they do their minds. This is 11^th The annual prizes of the women of the future, and I feel honored that Fairlalle, Truelove and Santam will give the focus and support they deserve. ''

“I am excited by the exceptional caliber of entrepreneurs who have taken a step forward for the Santam Women of the Future Awards of 2025,” says Mbali Robe, editor in chief of Truelove magazine. 'The nominees of this year represent an incredible spectrum of innovation, resistance and vision, from young dynamic stars to rise to experienced social entrepreneurs who create a significant community impact. The diversity of industries, the audacity of their companies and the transformative potential of their work fills me with such optimism for the future of business led by women in our country. These are women who are not only building business, they are building the future!

The winners will be announced at a brilliant gala lunch in October in Johannesburg. This year, the winners will take home their part of more than R1 million in prizes! They also have the possibility of unlocking the 107 -year commercial experience of Santam, and the scope of the creation of networks of Fairlade and Tuelve, all of which will raise their businesses to greater heights.

The awards (worth more than R1 million)

• R125,000 in cash to the woman of the future and R75,000 in cash each for the rising star and the social businessman of Santam
• A full page advertise
• A Fairlalady or Truelove digitor to promote business, the social company or NPO
• An invaluable tutoring session with one of the judges
• A luxury beauty basket of Clarins (beauty companion) worth R10,000
• A Spectacle World Worth R7,500 coupon
• A Garfo Orb worth R5 990, a pair of citrone earrings worth R5 490 or a limited edition baa necklace worth R5 990 of Kirsten Goss
• Commercial Printing of Lithotech worth R5 000
• An online master class of the Gordon Institute of Business Sciences (GIBS) worth R4,650
• Camelot Spa spa vouchers worth R5,000
• A basket of the IV bar worth R5 000
• A handbag, card holder and charm of the Dyad bag worth a total of R5 010
• The flagship workshop of unlearning-disappoint and learn again: to reimagine success in times of change-by value of R75,500

Once again, we are opening the vote of the prize for the choice of readers. Avoid your vote for the finalist that inspires you. Visit www.womenofthefuture.co.za or SMS The name of Brenda, Caroline, Chantel, Cheyenne, Liz, Namritha, Shannon, Sharon, Thando or Xolile at 35437. SMSS R1.50 cost.

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