TOP 16 YOUTH-OWNED BRANDS AWARDS 2026
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TOP 16 YOBA AWARDS

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Meet The 2024 Nominees

Real recognises real is moving away from “supporting” young businesses to showing young talent that their work is seen.

Accessories

AgriVuno

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Warm Nest Enterprise

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Optimum Poultry (Pty) Ltd

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4. RBKM Chicken

RBKM Chickens

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Apparel

Funo Designs

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Active Lifestyle

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3. suit luxe

Suit Luxe

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Neimil

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Creative & Arts

Lazi Mathebula

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Forest Art & Frame

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Karabo Poppy

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Banele Khoza

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East Africa

The Hills Collection

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Expeditions Maasai Safaris

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Incuti Foods

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Uzuri K & Y

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Education & Literature

The Financial Bunny

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SA Youth In Property Association (SAYIPA)

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Academy Sivuyile Mentorship

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Wanda World

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Footwear & Accessories

Blank Collection

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Athena Jewels

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Hibacci

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Konkhe Kuhamba Kahle

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Food & Beverage

Hush In My Kitchen

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Ghemere

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SOBAE

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Baaa Health

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Hair & Beauty

Adequate Hair Studio

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Dolce Looks

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Young Barber

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Majestic Premium Collection

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Health & Wellness

Less Pain More Living

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Zuri Nutrition

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The Blend Wellness

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Spirit Essentials

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Homeware

SK Rugz

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Neimil

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Glaze Home Décor

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Kimmy's Creation

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Manufacturing

Afri Coat

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Splash Coatings Africa

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Grace Gras Empire

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All Day Jam

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NPO's & Charities

Face of Azania Pageant

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Talitha Together

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Nomzamo Lighthouse Foundation

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Her Pride Foundation

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Personalities & Influencers

Primo Baloyi

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Mpoomy Ledwaba

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Robot Boii

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Sipho Alphie Mkhwanazi

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SADC

Rukanda Pride

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Batoka Africa

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Drones For Africa

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LideLight Designs

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Services

Urban Surfers

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Mr Bartender

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Mdu Cleaning Services

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Employ a Lawyer

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Technology

Fixxr

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Space Salad Studio

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Botlhale AI Solutions

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Digital Girl Africa

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Travel & Tourism

Divine Travel Experience

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Travel with Afrika

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Bee Travel

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Hikeobics

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West Africa

Kemz Mama

Kemz Mama

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Pelumi Nubi

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Crevtus

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Sama Woman

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