Good Hope FM, Cape Town’s Original, announced the 36 finalists for its inaugural Warrior Woman Awards on The Morning Show with Leigh-Anne Williams, Sandra Rosenberg and Delucia Daniels today.
The Warrior Woman Awards is a prestigious annual event that recognises and celebrates South African women from all walks of life - women who have achieved greatness through making a positive impact and inspiring people around them.
Good hope FM called on listeners to nominate dynamic women in their families, circle of friends, work environment and communities who excel as entrepreneurs, trailblazers, pioneers, industry leaders or unsung heroes, and received and overwhelming response.
Good Hope FM’s panel of judges narrowed hundreds of nominations down to three finalists in each of the twelve categories – all of whom will be hosted at a glitzy gala event at Zevenwacht Wine Estate in Langverwacht Road, Kuilsriver, on Wednesday, 23 October.
In no particular order, the finalists are:
Social Impact Champion:
Elizabeth (Lizzy) Maans from Fisantekraal
Latifah Jacobs from Kuils River
Lucinda Evans, from Lavender Hill
Innovation and Technology Pioneer
Dr. Natasha Ross from Soneike, Kuilsrivier
Kim Palmer from Durbanville, Cape Town
Leonora Tima from the Southern Suburbs, Cape town
Excellence In Entrepreneurship:
Aditi Radhakrishna from Plattekloof.
Jorgina Heugh from Atlantis
Mericia Smith from Idas Valley, Stellenbosch
Women in Business:
Genevieve Mannel from Constantia Meadows, Cape Town
Samantha Skyring from Faerie Know, Cape Town
Dr. Shirley Zinn rom Fish Hoek
Community SHERO:
Janine Fabe from Mitchell’s Plain, Westridge
Mymoena Scholtz from Grassy Park
Shahieda Martin from Valhalla Park
Visionary Leader:
Kennethea Jackson Williams from Thornton
Melanie Payne from Westgate, Mitchell’s Plain
Zeenat Isaacs, Mitchell’s Plain
Empowerment Advocate:
Amy Jill Levendal from Jamestown, Stellenbosch
Naz Fredericks- Maharaj from the Northern Suburbs, Cape Town
Tarryn le Roux from Table View
Excellence in Arts:
Arlene Petersen from Hillview, Lavender Hill
Kiara Ramklass from Claremont
Tarryn Wyngaard from Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town
Trailblazer of the Year:
Athina Dennis from Belhar
Mishquah Achmat from Wetton
Nicole September from Claremont, Cape Town
Young Achiever
Brittany Smith from Kuilsriver
Sophia Petersen (Dj Sophia) from Athlone
Weedaad Petersen from Landsdowne
Sport Achievement:
Elvina 'Vee' da Silva from Landsdowne
Malikah Hamza from Kensington, Cape Town / Krefeld, Germany
Yolande van Rooyen from Mitchell’s Plain
Lifetime Achievement:
Ann Morton from Sybrand Park
Janine Myburgh from Parow
Vicky Sampson from Cape Town
Listeners can read up on the criteria for each category, get to know the finalists and read their inspiring stories and vote for their favourites by downloading the Good Hope FM App, visiting www.goodhopefm.com. Voting closes at midnight on Sunday, 13 October 2024.
Good Hope FM and 5FM PCS Combo Business Manager, Masixole Mdingane, says, “We are honoured to have received hundreds of entries, and privileged to celebrate each one of our finalists – ladies who have made a massive impact in social balance, empowerment, technology, business, arts, sport, community upliftment and various other arenas. These are women who shape a better future, who don’t hope and wait for the world to change for the better, but ARE the ones who change it in the most beautiful and inspiring ways. They are Cape Town’s original formidable female forces and we are hugely humbled by this opportunity to showcase, recognise and celebrate them.”
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NOTE TO EDITORS: INFO ABOUT EACH CATEGORY:
Category 1 - Social Impact Champion Award
This award will give recognition to a woman who has made a meaningful and lasting impact on society through her work, advocacy, humanitarian efforts, creating positive change in her community and beyond. Nominate a woman whose ventures deliver positive social/environmental change as their core mission. A woman who has made a major contribution to community and social life, empowering and uplifting others; having made a positive and meaningful impact in their communities.
Category 2 - Innovation and Technology Pioneer Award
This award will celebrate a woman who has made significant contributions to innovation, technology, or scientific advancement, demonstrating a commitment to pushing boundaries and driving progress in her field. Nominate a woman whose innovations have had a meaningful impact on their industry and community. How have their projects influenced others, changed paradigms, and led to tangible improvements, knowing that the nominee’s project disrupted the status quo and pushed boundaries. This woman has an innovative project that addresses significant challenges and unmet needs, and the nominee has fostered collaboration, empowered others, and promoted inclusivity in the innovation process.
Category 3 - Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award
This award will celebrate a woman who has shown outstanding entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and business acumen, making a significant impact in her industry. Nominate a woman in various field like emerging entrepreneur, social entrepreneur, technology entrepreneur, and more. This can be an individual who has demonstrated exceptional vision, leadership, innovation, and impact in the field of entrepreneurship, contributing to the growth and development of the business landscape.
Category 4 - Women in Business Award
This award will be presented to a women run business or women in business, who can showcase outstanding achievement and success, from profitability to customer service, strong growth to innovation. Nominate a woman who has shown exceptional business acumen and brilliance, leading her company or enterprise with creativity and innovation. A woman who has empowered others along the way, through creating jobs, mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs, or championing causes that uplift women in the business world, and who has made a positive impact in her community through her business endeavours.
Category 5 - Community SHERO Award
This award will acknowledge a woman who is making outstanding contributions in her community. A community hero demonstrating how passion and determination can use her life to make a difference in her community. Nominate a woman in the community, whose contributions are considered to have had an impact in the community. A woman who demonstrates an exemplary level of leadership and community engagement to positively impact the quality of life of people. A woman with formal and informal roles, including appointed, elected, or volunteer positions within a community.
Category 6 - Visionary Leader Award
This award will give recognition to a woman who has demonstrated exceptional vision, leadership, and innovation in her industry, inspiring others to follow her lead. Nominate a woman who leads, innovates, and inspires other with her leadership.
Category 7 - Empowerment Advocate Award
This award will recognize a woman who has dedicated herself to empowering and uplifting others, advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion in her industry, and will acknowledge the significant contributions to empowering and advocating for women. Nominate a woman who made efforts to promote women’s leadership, education, economic independence, and social justice.
Category 8 - Excellence in Arts Award
This award will honour a woman who has demonstrated exceptional creativity, artistic talent, and cultural impact in the arts and entertainment industry. Nominate a woman who has an artistic discipline whether it’s visual arts, performing arts, literature, music, film, or any other form of artistic expression. A woman whose artistic discipline has inspired, challenged, and contributed to the cultural landscape and resonated with audiences or had a broader societal impact.
Category 9 - Trail Blazer of the Year Award
This award will honour a woman who has fearlessly forged new paths and shattered glass ceilings in her industry, leading the way for others to follow. Nominate a woman who has made a mark in a predominantly male dominated industry.
Category 10 - Young Achiever Award
This award will go to a young woman or teen who has shown outstanding talent in any field, ranging from innovation, sports, acting, music, and meritorious acts of bravery against all odds. Nominate a young woman who has an outstanding ability in any field, has an outstanding career achievement, shows innovation and has an inspiring story.
Category 11 - Sport Achievement Award
This award will recognize a woman who has achieved excellence in sports and serves as an inspiration to others. Nominate a woman in any sporting field with an outstanding achievement and performance in her respective sport, including notable victories, records, rankings, or exceptional skill and athleticism.
Category 12 - Lifetime Achievement Award
This award will honour a woman with a long-standing and influential career, recognizing her sustained impact and contributions. Nominate a woman who has longevity and Impact; a woman who has sustained, and made significant contributions to her field or industry over the course of her career. Bearing in mind her body of work, accomplishments, and the enduring impact of her contributions.
NOTE TO EDITORS: INFO ABOUT EACH FINALIST:
Social Impact Champion
Elizabeth (Lizzy) Maans
Lizzy created Lizzy’s Place of Safety, where she has had 40 children placed in her care. She is an unemployed 48 year old who’s living her dream. She has a registered safe house and soup kitchen. She is a volunteer at MRC team Mosselbank River and is a volunteer and chairperson of the registered FisanteKraal Neighbourhood Watch. She also volunteers in victim support in the community to assist rape victims, and persons affected by murder or assault. She is part of Lions Club Durbanville Northern Suburbs
Social Impact Champion
Latifah Jacobs Latifah Jacobs
Latifah is a human rights advocate acknowledged for her selfless contributions to several social justice initiatives. She has played a crucial role in promoting awareness of systematic inequalities and empowering people. Latifah advocated for educational enhancement by establishing initiatives that provide equitable access to excellent education and founded her own library, therefore providing secure environments for children to study and develop.
Social Impact Champion
Lucinda Evans
Lucinda Evans is a KhoiSan woman, feminist activist, and human rights defender. Lucinda has been committed to social justice and the protection of women and children and the elderly since her youth. In 2008, she started her NGO Philisa Abafazi Bethu. Over the years PAB has rapidly grown into a Women and Family Center where Lucinda offers multiple programmes for survivors of abuse, protecting children, protecting LGTBQIA. She also speaks out on safety issues including community Safety. Beyond her work at PAB, she is also the coordinator for One Billion Rising South Africa.
Innovation and Technology Pioneer
Dr Natasha Ross
Dr. Natasha Ross is a Senior Lecturer in Chemistry at the University of the Western Cape, where she’s leading innovations in eco-friendly energy conversion, sustainable storage systems, and nanosensor technology. At just 26, she became the first in her family to earn a PhD in 2013.Dr. Ross is driven by her belief in chemistry’s power to change the world. Her groundbreaking work in biodegradable batteries is paving the way for a future less reliant on fossil fuels. Beyond the lab, she is a passionate mentor, inspiring the next generation of scientists—particularly women—to push boundaries in green technologies and address global sustainability challenges.
Innovation and Technology Pioneer
Kim Palmer
Kim Palmer is the award-winning founder of On The Ball College, WeTrainICT, and the Learn2Boom online training portal. She also founded the Women in ICT annual conference, driving inclusivity for women in the tech industry and encouraging them to pursue careers in technology. Kim is committed to uplifting underprivileged youth through ICT. She has been hosting the "Godly Principles in Business" series on Radio Disa since January 2024, inspiring entrepreneurs, and employees to lead purposeful lives grounded in faith.
Innovation and Technology Pioneer
Leonora Tima
Leonora is women’s rights and child rights activist, and a mother to five children. Leonora is the Founder and Managing Director of GRIT, an organization that co-creates technology to increase access to justice and services for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). She started GRIT after losing a young person in her family in 2020, who was just 19 and pregnant. This personal tragedy inspired Leonora to look at how to co-create a platform that is inclusive and accessible to marginalized groups, where people can find help quickly in situations of GBV without barriers like race or socio-economic status. Leonora is passionate about changing narratives around technology, particularly AI, to ensure it serves as an empowering tool for justice and equality.
Excellence in Entrepreneurship
Aditi Radhakrishna
Aditi Radhakrishna is an advocate for digital transformation and is committed to sustainable solutions with social impact in South Africa. She is a registered Chartered Accountant and Director at Akhile, a Group of companies focusing on providing sustainable and practical solutions to the public sector to achieve financial and service delivery sustainability. She is also the co-founder and Director of Ruby Rose Feminine Hygiene SA – a manufacturer of affordable, environmentally friendly and safe sanitary pads with a mission to eradicate period poverty and address the needs of vulnerable women and girls.
Excellence in Entrepreneurship
Jorgina Heugh
Jorgina Heugh is the founder of Adore Her By G. She provides high-quality, affordable beauty products, specifically eyelashes and press-on nails. One of her biggest accomplishments has been empowering over 5,000 women through training workshops. She has engaged in networking events and leveraged resources from organizations like Seda, GIS, and NYDA to elevate the brand. She has served as an ambassador for the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) at the GEC Africa event. Jorgina frequently speaks at schools and youth programs to offer guidance and inspiration to the next generation. She has gifted lash application starter kits to over 40 makeup artists and helped 55 women begin their lash journey.
Excellence in Entrepreneurship
Merecia Smith
Merecia Smith started in 1998 as a general worker at a wine factory ,after that she was promoted to an assistant wine lab job at Spier wine farm, where she worked her way up to a supervisor. In 2018 , Spier appointed her as their Wine Lab Manager . In 2019 Merecia started her own Wine Lab business(Wine Analytical Services) which is also part of the enterprise development at Spier. In 2023, her wine lab achieved 3rd place at the SAWLA competition which makes them the 3rd best winery currently in RSA
Women in Business
Genevieve Mannel
Genevieve Mannel is currently head the digital and internal agency capabilities for Cipla Africa. She is in an industry that supports both her passion and at the same time supports the greater goals of the African continent ; by bringing equitable access to quality medication to all in Africa. Genevieve has been in the IT industry for more than 25 years, and is currently fulfilling life long aspirations of making a difference by working closely with the consumers of their products.
Women in Business
Samantha Skyring
Samantha Skyring is the owner of Oryx Desert Salt, which was born out of adversity. She is passionate about sharing the importance of quality salt for hydration health and for peak performance. She went From selling her house and buying 34 tones of salt,14 years ago, to launching nationally in USA during Covid . Oryx Desert Salt will now be launching nationally in UK this November.
Women in Business
Dr Shirley Zinn
Dr. Shirley Zinn is a prominent human resources leader, previously Group Head at Woolworths Holdings and HR Head at Standard Bank and Nedbank. She has served as a professor at the University of Pretoria and the University of Cape Town. Currently, she is an independent director on several JSE-listed boards, including Sanlam and MTN-SA, and chairs the V&A Waterfront and WESGRO. In 2015, she published her bestselling autobiography, *Swimming Upstream*. Dr. Zinn holds multiple degrees, including an Ed.D. from Harvard, and has received numerous awards, including the Inspirational Leader Award for 2024. She is a mentor to young women and an accomplished marathon runner.
Community SHERO
Janine Fabe
Janine Fabe worked in corporate for 20 years and is now living her passion by working and caring for babies who are in need of Care & Protection under her NPO, Hannahs place of Safety. Her aim is that the babies are restored and healed before they move onto their next phase, which is either reunification to biological family OR Foster care OR adoption (should that option be available for the baby). The Npo ensures that the babies have proper Medical care, Occupational therapy and water therapy. Holistic care is very important for Janine and her team, and they care for each one of them as if they were their own.
Community SHERO
Mymoena Scholtz
Mymoena Scholtz studied at UCT to become an ETD Practitioner. Sh has also Studied at ISWA to become a social Auxiliary Worker, Counselor, Conflict Resolution Trainer, Community Development Practitioner as well as many other hats to ensure she brings social changes to the lives of the disadvantaged communities. She also mentors emerging organisations to get them registered and established. Rainbows was built from nothing and the dream is that they are able to travel to various international universities, to market Rainbows. Mymoema loves serving her community and those in need.
Community SHERO
Shahieda Martin
Shahieda Martin founded an NPO in Valhalla Park in 2022, driven by her desire to create a safe space for children and improve community opportunities. With a holistic approach, her organization offers aftercare and an ECD playgroup, collaborates with local schools for excursions, and runs youth workshops and programs for parents. Their reading program has created jobs for 11 unemployed parents, and they actively seek partnerships to sustain their soup kitchen. Shahieda is committed to changing the narrative in her community because she believes that Our Kids Matter.
Visionary Leader
Kennethea Jackson Williams
Kennethea Williams is the founder the Business Breakfast Club. In addition, she founded the Junior Boss Babes - a community project whereby entrepreneurs give back with time and skills to youth placed in homes and orphanages abandoned by society and their families. She has a background in lecturing and entrepreneurship for over 25 yrs I absolutely enjoy giving back to my community and changing the narrative as women of colour. In 2023 she established Business Kids Club, which creates a platform for teenagers to showcase their products and talent. She is the Chair of Mplain Cape Chamber Chapter and plans to grow business skills on the Cape Flats community
Visionary Leader
Melanie Payne
Melanie Payne is dedicated to empowering others through youth development, women empowerment, and psychosocial mentoring. She has 25 years of management experience which led her to establish the Open Door Foundation, serving the community for 12 years. Blissful Wellness Escape mobile spa, one of her projects, is her platform to mentor both young and older women in beauty and self-discovery while fostering transformation of the mind.
Visionary Leader
Zeenat Isaacs
Zeenat is a multidisciplinary artist, Community Transformer, who runs free accredited education and skills, arts training to those in need. She is a project and production manager, delivering masterclasses across various art form. Through her organization, Sm-art Supporting Mentorship Through Art she assists those from under resourced marginalized areas to study abroad and get first time work experience.
She runs many after-school programmes, various upliftment campaigns as well as empowerment sessions and workshops in many informal settlements and impoverished communities in Cape Town. Zeenat teaches the unemployed how to set up, run businesses to generate income. She also plays a vital role in making sure that primary needs of the less advantage are provided for.
Empowerment Advocate
Amy Jill Levendal
Amy has been working for a national nonprofit, Ranyaka, for the past 6 years as Stakeholder and Programme manager. This is where she found her passion for humanitarian work, community activism and facilitation of women's support groups. She’s also chair of the SCAN (Stellenbosch Civil Advocacy Network) where she leads the GBV working group. She is a strong believer in the responsibility of parents to raise considerate, kind children, whilst truly finding our purpose within communities.
Empowerment Advocate
Naz Fredericks- Maharaj
Naz Fredericks- Maharaj is passionate about empowering and driving transformative change for women . She the Portfolio Director of WomenIN (WiN), creating platforms where women can grow and connect holistically, developing both hard and soft skills. WiN, unites women, fostering collaboration, leadership, and lasting change across all sectors.
Empowerment Advocate
Tarryn le Roux
Tarryn Le Roux is considered a shining example of strength and compassion in the Western Cape, South Africa. She is the founder of Sweet Fragrance NPC and the owner of Radiant Nails Salon. Tarryn’s life story is one of overcoming challenges and positively impacting others. Her journey was filled with personal struggles and victories to inspire women everywhere.
Excellence in Arts
Arlene Petersen
Arlene Petersen is an internationally acclaimed award winning stand-up Comedian, that had her own sold out 4 night run solo show at the Baxter theatre in July 2024 . She is currently part of the Top 10 influential artists representing Cape Town for 2023. She was the only female comic featured on the Cape Town Jive Funny Festival, hosted at the Baxter Theatre in 2022. In that same year, she did a live comedy bus tour for Comedy Central SA. She has filmed a comedy segment for Funny People South Africa set to be released soon.
Arlene is also a lead facilitator with The LifeMatters Foundation, is dedicated to uplifting her community through teenage awareness programs for Grade 6 and 7 students all around Cape Town. She focuses on crucial topics like identity, substance abuse, sexual and mental health.
Excellence in Arts
Kiara Ramklass
Kiara Ramklass started Marimba Jam while she was in Grade 11. Marimba Jam initially started as an outreach holiday program which has since grown under the leadership of Kiara to be recognised as the Number one Youth-Owned Business in the Western Cape (WCERA 2019). In 2012, Kiara was short-listed and went on to win the Amy Biehl Spirit of Youth Award. She was also recognized as one of News24’s ‘100 Young Mandelas of the Future’ as well as a Mail & Guardian 200 Young South African.
Excellence in Arts
Tarryn Wyngaard
Tarryn Wyngaard is a SAFTA award-winning actress. She has appeared in TV series such as The Watch (BBC America), Raised by Wolves (HBO Max), Agent (Netflix), and feature films such as Noem My Skollie and Stam. Her training is in the theatre having graduated from The University of Cape Town, in South Africa, with a BA Hons. in Theatre and Performance. She was awarded a Fiesta for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and Best Actor Award at The Winter Film Awards in New York in 2023.
Trailblazer of the Year
Athina Dennis
Athina Dennis is a qualified artisan specializing in welding and metalwork. With 12 years of experience in both private and public education, she proudly serves as the first female Chief Marker for Mechanical Technology in welding and metalwork for the NSC, leading the Western Cape team in efficient assessment processes.
Trailblazer of the Year
Mishquah Achmat
Mishquah has a BCom in Information Systems, Honours graduate, with a passion for operational excellence. Throughout her career, she has been involved in all aspects of operations, leading cross-functional teams and streamlining business processes to ensure seamless delivery. She is the head of operations (COO) at Bilionetworks, a firm believer in empowering others to reach their full potential while continuously pushing the boundaries of operational excellence
Trailblazer of the Year
Nicole September
Nicole September started flying in 2010. She is a flight instructor, the first non-white female designated flight examiner in South Africa. In the last 14 years she flew for world food program, doctors without borders and for one of South Africa’s biggest commercial airlines.
Young Achiever
Brittany Smith
Brittany Smith’s debut solo singing role was as Cherubino in Le nozze di Figaro in 2016, followed by Adele in AGL Opera's production of Die Fledermaus. Brittany has also recently worked alongside theater dame Sandra Prinsloo in the famous Terrence McNally play, and David Kramer to name a few. In 2022, she was also awarded the Mail&Guardian 200 Young Influential People for her role in the classical arts industry. Brittany has recently been working on The Sound of Music.
Young Achiever
Sophia Petersen (Dj Sophia)
Sophia is a vibrant 10-year-old from Athlone, Cape Town. A Grade 5 student, she loves netball, swimming, and making slime in her free time. As Cape Town's youngest female DJ, she has made a name for herself in the DJ community. Passionate about giving back, she runs an annual charity drive to support those in need. Kind-hearted and humble, Sophia embodies a spirit of care and generosity without expecting anything in return.
Young Achiever
Weedaad Petersen
Weedaad played the role of Maria Rainer to great success, which would see her earning a Fleur du Cap Nomination as well as the Fleur du Cap Award for Best Lead in a Musical for 2023 respectively.
Sport Achievement
Elvina 'Vee' da Silva
Elvina is a passionate advocate for change, dedicated to transforming the lives of students through dance. As the only qualified Olympic female breaking judge on the continent, she proudly represents her country on the global stage. Since 2008, Vee has immersed herself in the roots of Hip Hop, learning from its originators both locally as well as in New York.
Sport Achievement
Malikah Hamza
Malikah started playing sport at the age of 7 as a swimmer. From the age of 9, she played multiple Sport including Soccer, Water Polo, Cricket, Indoor and Field Hockey amongst many others. She became the youngest Sports Person to scoop a professional sponsorship contract at the age of 9 for both Cricket and Hockey as well as the youngest cricketer Male or Female to play against an International Women’s Cricket side aged 10. Aged 15 she was one of the Mail and Guardian Top 200 Young South African award winner. That year she became the youngest member of the SA U21 Hockey squad. She is the youngest South African Female Hockey player to have played in the German Bundisliga1 aged 19 and is the current SA Indoor Hockey Female Rising Star of The Year award recipient. She has had a passion for giving back to the less fortunate as early as age 9. Malikah has just been selected into the SA. Indoor World Cup team who will be travelling to Croatia in February 2025.
Sport Achievement
Yolande van Rooyen
Yolande van Rooyen was selected in 1998 in the imitation darts team, not knowing it was going to be the start of great things. 1999 she was selected in the provincial team and then made the provincial until 2002. In 2003 Yolande won the South African OPEN singles championships. Yolande has been selected to go to many world cups through the years. Currently she is the number 1 player in the province, district and association.
Lifetime Achievement
Ann Morton
Ann Morton has been the passionate principal of Pinelands North Primary School for 28 years; the first female to run the school in its 76 year existence. During this time, the school has been transformed from a small community school to a completely diverse, fully inclusive South African public school
Lifetime Achievement
Janine Myburgh
Janine is actively involved in various organizations. She has served on numerous non-profit organizations, boards and has been dedicated to the advancement of underprivileged individuals. Amongst many, Janines awards include the Woman of Wonder (WOW) award SA, the International Visionary Women of Wonder award in Dubai, Mauritius, Qatar and the United Kingdom. The COVID-19 Legal Eagle award. She has been recognized by the WOZA awards for her leadership and mentorship role. Janine was awarded Honorary United Nations status for her role in society. Janine has also been recognized by the Panache Publication as one of the Top 30 Inspiring Global Icons in Mauritius. She is the former President of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry, making history as the first and only woman, to hold this position in 219 years. Janine has served as the National Chairperson of the Council for Business Women in South Africa. She currently serves on the Chief Justice of SA’s National Efficiency Enhancement Committee.
Lifetime Achievement
Vicky Sampson
Vicky is the enchanting voice behind "Afrikan Dream," the unofficial anthem that inspired a nation during the 1996 African Cup of Nations in South Africa. From her humble beginnings on the Cape Flats, she has soared to international fame, performing in countries like Austria, Germany, and the USA, and sharing the stage with legends such as Al Jarreau and Grace Jones. Vicky made headlines when she performed with Nelson Mandela and celebrated his 90th birthday in a special tribute.
She has released three albums—Shine, Zai, and License to Sing—along with new singles like "Song of Love" and "I’m in Love." Currently, Vicky is focused on her upcoming album, expanding her brand, and pursuing her philanthropic interests.