Inner-City Gazette Wins at 2024 South African Heroes Awards
We are thrilled to announce that Inner-City Gazette has been recognized as Community Media of the Year at the 2024 South African Heroes Awards (SAHAs) held on Saturday, 21 September 2024, at Johannesburg’s iconic Market Theatre. This achievement is a reflection of our commitment to serving the vibrant communities of Johannesburg’s inner city, and we couldn’t have done it without your incredible support.
Since its establishment in 2009 by the late journalist and publisher Moses Moyo, the Inner-City Gazette has remained the number one local newspaper for the people of Johannesburg Inner-City, with a readership of 50,000. Our distribution spans Johannesburg CBD, Marshalltown, Newtown, Braamfontein, Hilbrow, Berea, Yeoville, Maboneng, Jeppe, Doornfontein, Jules, Turfontein, Rosettenville, and Fordsburg. This award strengthens our resolve to continue amplifying your voices and delivering quality journalism that reflects your stories.
The 2024 SAHAs celebrated the unsung heroes of South Africa across various sectors, with dazzling performances and heartfelt speeches.
Hosted by Linda Njotini-Ugbobuako and Lilitha Ntsundwani, the event featured performances from legendary artists like Zola 7, Five Star, Ntokozo George, Isiko, and Thobile Gumede, among others. The event drew attendees from all provinces, highlighting the far-reaching impact of these community efforts.
Awards founder Amanda Matshaka praised the winners, saying, “We had exceptional community leaders who have gone on to collaborate with government and corporate projects that further benefit their communities. We congratulate all the winners for 2024.” Among the guests was City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Sello Morero, who reaffirmed the City’s commitment to supporting initiatives like these, encouraging more young people to uplift their communities.
Some notable winners included Khanyo Maphumulo, who was honored with the Iconic Impact Award, and renowned actor Zane Meas, who received the Ubuntu Award for his outstanding community work.
Thamsanqa Nkevu emerged as a two-time winner, taking home the awards for Youth Empowerment and Community Builder of the Year.
Here is the complete list of winners from the 2024 South African Heroes Awards:
Youth Empowerment
Winner: Thamsanqa Nkevu
1st Runner-Up: Minenhle Nation Mthimunye
2nd Runner-Up: Luvuko Nkwenkwe
Community Service
Winner: Georgina Mapule Mphatswe
1st Runner-Up: Nomathamsanqa Mqombothi
2nd Runner-Up: Myrtle Williams
Women Empowerment
Winner: Talk & Heal
1st Runner-Up: Women Paying It Forward SA
2nd Runner-Up: Boby Nkoana Tsaagane
Business Empowerment
Winner: Thandi Leeuw
1st Runner-Up: Lucy Human
2nd Runner-Up: Donovan Masombuka
Community Health
Winner: Jackson Morure
Community Builder of the Year
Winner: Thamsanqa Nkevu
Community Media of the Year
Winner: Inner-City Gazette
Honorary Awards
Iconic Impact Award: Khanyo Maphumulo
Ubuntu Award: Zane Meas
Leader of Influence Award: Martin Masitise
Excellence in Public Service: Patience Ntamane
These awards, hosted by Kingdom Helpers of Africa in partnership with SA Positive News and Mohlalefi Engineering, shine a light on the individuals and organizations making a difference in their communities.
Thank you to all our readers, advertisers, and supporters for making this award possible. We remain dedicated to bringing you the news that matters most to the heart of Johannesburg’s inner city.
