First round of champions announced by Oscars of South African business

The final cut has been made. Through a lengthy and vigorous process, the second round of the entry procedure has been decided. Shortlisted candidates have been selected and the winners will be revealed at the National Business Awards  ceremony on the 15th November 2013 at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg. The annual platform allows for  corporate leaders to be acknowledged on a global scale – celebrating a success in South Africa’s business  and government sectors. Prestigious icons, business leaders and government heads such as Ansie Ramalho  (Institute of Directors), Pumla Ncapayi (General Trade & Investment South Africa), Thulani Nzima (SA Tourism), Honourable Minister Elizabeth Peters (Department of Transport) and Geoffrey Qhena (Industrial  Development Corporation) will be present at the event. Karla Fletcher, Awards Director at TOPCO Media, said: “It is apparent to me more than ever that competitive  businesses are key drivers to our economy. Companies at the top see the importance of