Herald Citizens of the Year Awards focus

Looking back at this year’s awards

9 SEP 2026, 02:06

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Congratulations to the following Herald Citizens of the Year Award winners who were celebrated at Friday evening’s gala awards ceremony. Winners from left are: David Edwards representing Central SRA (Civil society); Sinazo Vabaza Tundube (Business); Keith Brandt of the Gem Project (Education); Nomakhomazi Dewavrin (Arts & culture); Inge Human of Wings & Wishes (Community); Lerato Ralane and Lelethu Ngati of Ubuntu Pathways (Sister Ethel Award); Thembani Gqiba of Doxa Family Care (GBV); Sinovuyo Mafilika (Youth); Shazia Khan representing Swim GQ (Sport) and Dr Pietersen of Purple Project (Health).

Herald Citizens of the Year Award winners Congratulations to the following Herald Citizens of the Year Award winners who were celebrated at Friday evening’s gala awards ceremony. Winners from left are: David Edwards representing Central SRA (Civil society); Sinazo Vabaza Tundube (Business); Keith Brandt of the Gem Project (Education); Nomakhomazi Dewavrin (Arts & culture); Inge Human of Wings & Wishes (Community); Lerato Ralane and Lelethu Ngati of Ubuntu Pathways (Sister Ethel Award); Thembani Gqiba of Doxa Family Care (GBV); Sinovuyo Mafilika (Youth); Shazia Khan representing Swim GQ (Sport) and Dr Pietersen of Purple Project (Health).Picture: Leon Hugo

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The Herald • Citizens of the Year 2026

Celebrating those who make a difference

In its 35th year, The Herald Citizens of the Year Awards celebrated people and organisations whose work is changing Nelson Mandela Bay for the better — often quietly, consistently and without seeking recognition.

See the 2026 celebration →

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Meet the changemakers

The 2026 category winners

3 x 3 RESPONSIVE WINNER GRID CIVIL SOCIETY