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Nelson Mandela

9TH 67CEOS MANDELA DAY (WEEK) ENTREPRENEURSHIP & LEADERSHIP TOWN HALL [AFRICA]

The Africa CEO Impact & Sustainability Meeting 2025
15th – 18th July, 2025. Johannesburg, South Africa

The 67CEOS Foundation will host its 9th edition of International Mandela Day in July, 2025. The Africa CEO Impact & Sustainability Meeting is the theme of this year’s high-impact event. In order to address the most important socioeconomic and environmental issues facing the continent, 67 of Africa’s leading executives, CEOs, government representatives, innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers will come together for this historic event. In line with Africa’s Agenda 2063 goals and South Africa’s role as host of the G20 Summit in 2025, this groundbreaking series, which ran nonstop for 67 hours from 15 to 18 July, celebrates servant leadership, sustainability, and Africa’s potential as a global powerhouse.

Through TED-style presentations, immersive cultural experiences, and direct community impact, the event not only amplifies the voices of Africa’s most influential leaders but also drives tangible outcomes for communities, businesses, and stakeholders.

The Africa CEO Impact & Sustainability Series 2025 is a call to action for African leaders and businesses to rise to the challenges and opportunities of our time. This event is more than a gathering; it is a movement to ensure that in Africa, every day is a Mandela Day, championing servant leadership, innovation, and a sustainable future for Africa.

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Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa Panel Discussion At 67CEOS Just Transition 2023

Speakers and Mentors

Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

Minister of Electricity and Energy

Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams
Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams

Minister of Small Business Development

Mxolisi Mgojo
Mxolisi Mgojo

President, Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)

Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa
Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa

CEO of Naspers

Bonang Mohale
Bonang Mohale

Chairman of Bidvest Group Limited

Dr Snowy Khoza
Dr Snowy Khoza

Seasoned Executive & Business Leader

Clémence C McNulty
Clémence C McNulty

Partner, Sustainability & Climate Change at EY

Sipho Nkosi
Sipho Nkosi

Chairman of Talent10 Holdings Group

Thabile Ngwato
Thabile Ngwato

CEO, Newzroom Afrika

Saki Zamxaka
Saki Zamxaka

CEO, Gauteng Enterprise Propellor (GEP)

Vusi Thembekwayo
Vusi Thembekwayo

CEO, MyGrowthFund Venture Partners

Dineo Molefe
Dineo Molefe

Chief Financial Officer at MTN South Africa

Dr Crispian Olver
Dr Crispian Olver

Executive Director of the Presidential Climate Commission

Dr Gamuchirai Mutezo
Dr Gamuchirai Mutezo

Founder, Madam Waste Urban and Energy Planners

Dr Lusapho Njenge
Dr Lusapho Njenge

Manager, Social Impact and Performance at Exxaro Resources

Abongile Xhantini
Abongile Xhantini

CEO, The Middle Way Advisors

Startup Grant Funding and Small Business Support Beneficiaries

2024

Lack of access to market is one of many challenges faced by South African small business owners. In leveraging the power of social platforms, the Foundation hosted online pitching sessions for 67 days where South African SMME owners across various industries such as renewable, mining, construction, agriculture, technology, fashion etc. pitched their business model, share entrepreneurial journey and promote their products and services.

House Harvest Pty (Ltd)

EPUBLISHING AND DIGITAL DISPLAYS

LV TRADING AND ENTERPRISE

D Confidence Designs

Malesela Samuel Mogale Business Enterprise

Veg On The Go Pty Ltd

Sanaandi Events & Hospitality

Jolly Green Empire (PTY) Ltd.

Adelia Creations Enterprise

Xabhuga Pty Ltd

METOME ELECTRIC PTY LTD

CPR-Holdings

Yellow Rice

Muncon Group Pty Ltd

Ayanda’s Holdings

GM boiler and Steam Consulting Engineering

Ag Beyond Sustainability

Mathole projects

The Rock Cotton

Sechabelo Trading and Projects

Kenneth Mabena PRoduction

Mankala Trading and Projects

Manzezulu Bakery

Caleb M Holdings

QuincyGee Trading and Enterprises

Baja ba Lapile

Vintage Gurus Limpopo

Destress And Relax Mobile Massage

Seltork Mining Solutions (Pty) Ltd

Your Digital SA

Cree Style Arts

Wee Kaan Billionaires Pty Ltd

Ukuhamba

PhophiAnnah

Royal Revival

The Solar Power Cafe Pty Ltd.

Nstructive Projects

BUCKZ ONE STOP (PTY) LTD

Zanda Empire

2021

The following SMMEs received an average of R40,000 grant funding each to restart their business after 2021 looting and civil unrest. 8 in KZN and 2 in Gauteng.

  1. Pro Parts
  2. Lisikwa trading trading
  3. Rise N Shine
  4. KWAMKHANDLWANA
  5. DConfidence Designs
  6. Tilda M.
  7. Motobatsi Holdings
  8. Ayanda Holdings
  9. Mshingila Contracting
  10. Thami Express Trading CC

2020

During the 67CEOs Global Entrepreneurship 2020, we conducted virtual pitching competition and 6 winners of startup funding emerged. 3 in Limpopo (LP) and 3 in Mpumalanga (MP).

  1. Sic Group t/a Sic Foods (LP), R50,000
  2. Cree Style Arts (Pty) Ltd (LP), R30,000
  3. Serobakgong Holdings (LP), R20,000
  4. Ntuthuko Promotions (MP), R50,000
  5. Kumtumikia Box Park (MP), R30,000
  6. Oniccas Creation (Pty) Ltd. (MP), R20,000

2019

In 2019, 67CEOS Foundation together with its headline partner, Exxaro Resources hosted rural SMME development programme in Lephalale, Emalahleni and in Centurion to accommodate semi-urban based startup entrepreneurs. We recorded more than 1000 entrepreneurs in attendance across 3 provinces and 9 SMMEs won R200,000 in grant funding.

  1. SmoothLife Pty Ltd, R75,000
  2. Omolemo Ankara Pty Ltd, 15,000
  3. Baja Ba Lapile Pty Ltd, R10,000
  4. Dustchem Pty Ltd, R25,000
  5. Sleep Time Solutions Pty Ltd, R15,000
  6. Mandla Business Solutions Pty Ltd, R10,000
  7. Mokopane Innovative Pty Ltd, R25,000
  8. Pt Kapenrero Trading Pty Ltd, R15,000
  9. Molas Wellness & Lifestyle Pty Ltd, R10,000

2018

The 67CEOs Foundation hosted the 2nd edition of its Global Entrepreneurship Week programme, themed “Advancing Inclusive Ecosystems”. Below are some of the pitching competition winners:

  1. Helios Energy – R20,000
  2. RMB International – R15,000
  3. MRT UHURU GROUP – R10,000
  4. BLC Academy – R2,500
  5. Dulu Enterprise – R2,500
  6. Prestige Farming – R20,000
  7. Nkazimulo Innov. – R15,000
  8. Sleep-Time Solution – R10,000

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