Two decades ago, we launched the Impumelelo publication to research, identify and promote South Africa’s most empowered companies; business leaders defining the vision for a new economy unlocked by 1994’s historic elections. This was a challenge in an era when “Googling” had yet to become part of everyday conversation. “Empowerment” itself was still a relatively new word; a new movement. Today, Impumelelo Top Empowered Companies continues to be regarded as the benchmark platform for respected thought leaders to share their views on the future of empowerment.

Change is constant. This publication is proud to showcase the changes that continue to shape the inclusive economy President Nelson Mandela envisioned.