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Johannesburg - More work must be done to improve investment prospects and to encourage youth employment in particular, while not neglecting older workers, according to President Jacob Zuma.
He spoke at the second annual SA Premier Business Awards, which were announced in Sandton on Wednesday.
He also said more work must still be done to increase the number of small and medium enterprises in SA.
Hosted by the department of trade and industry (DTI), Proudly South African and Brand SA, the awards recognise business excellence.
They honour enterprises which promote the spirit of success and innovation as well as job creation, good business ethics and quality.
“The success of the recipients of these awards this evening demonstrates that our country promotes innovation and success and that opportunities are being utilised to grow businesses and prosper," said Zuma.
Motsuenyane's achievements recognised
The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Sam Motsuenyane.
He is regarded as one of the pioneers of black economic empowerment and spearheaded the formation of the African Bank.
He served in the first post-apartheid parliament and was South Africa’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
In receiving the award, Motsuenyane saluted black business pioneers.
"We need to create a society of black entrepreneurs to participate in nation building," he said, referring to the triple challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality.
The other recipients of awards, per category, are:
Manufacturer Award: Pentafloor;
Rural Development Award: Clover Mama Afrika Trust;
Exporter Award: Saab Grintek Defence;
Media Award: Carte Blanche (Liz Fish for “City Farms”);
Most Empowered Enterprise Award: Coega Development Corporation;
SMME Award: Bhafoni Ba Ntiro (trading as MAID4U);
Technology Award: Eskom Holdings SOC;
Quality Award: Innovative Mining Products (trading as New Concept Mining);
Young Entrepreneur Award: Botlhokwa Events & Projects;
Women Owned Enterprise Award: Hands On Treatment;
Investor Award: Eskom Holdings SOC;
Proudly South African Enterprise Award: Ekurhuleni Artisans & Skills Training Centre;
Green Award: MechCal;
Play Your Part Award: Botlholwa Events & Projects.
He spoke at the second annual SA Premier Business Awards, which were announced in Sandton on Wednesday.
He also said more work must still be done to increase the number of small and medium enterprises in SA.
Hosted by the department of trade and industry (DTI), Proudly South African and Brand SA, the awards recognise business excellence.
They honour enterprises which promote the spirit of success and innovation as well as job creation, good business ethics and quality.
“The success of the recipients of these awards this evening demonstrates that our country promotes innovation and success and that opportunities are being utilised to grow businesses and prosper," said Zuma.
Motsuenyane's achievements recognised
The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Sam Motsuenyane.
He is regarded as one of the pioneers of black economic empowerment and spearheaded the formation of the African Bank.
He served in the first post-apartheid parliament and was South Africa’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
In receiving the award, Motsuenyane saluted black business pioneers.
"We need to create a society of black entrepreneurs to participate in nation building," he said, referring to the triple challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality.
The other recipients of awards, per category, are:
Manufacturer Award: Pentafloor;
Rural Development Award: Clover Mama Afrika Trust;
Exporter Award: Saab Grintek Defence;
Media Award: Carte Blanche (Liz Fish for “City Farms”);
Most Empowered Enterprise Award: Coega Development Corporation;
SMME Award: Bhafoni Ba Ntiro (trading as MAID4U);
Technology Award: Eskom Holdings SOC;
Quality Award: Innovative Mining Products (trading as New Concept Mining);
Young Entrepreneur Award: Botlhokwa Events & Projects;
Women Owned Enterprise Award: Hands On Treatment;
Investor Award: Eskom Holdings SOC;
Proudly South African Enterprise Award: Ekurhuleni Artisans & Skills Training Centre;
Green Award: MechCal;
Play Your Part Award: Botlholwa Events & Projects.
