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THE SA CHAMBER OF

COMMERCE UK, BUSINESS

AWARDS DINNER

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

In a warm and authentic celebration of cross-border collaboration and business
excellence, the South African Chamber of Commerce UK, Business Awards Dinner was
held in the heart of the City of London.

Hosted at Saddlers' Hall on Wednesday 31 January, the South African Business Awards
Dinner was an evening of recognition, networking, and celebration. This premier event

provided a unique platform for prominent business leaders, entrepreneurs, and
professionals from the UK and South African business communities to connect, share
insights, and explore potential collaborations.

The awards ceremony honoured businesses and individuals who have demonstrated
outstanding achievements, innovation, and resilience in their respective fields, symbolising
the dynamic business landscape of both the UK and South Africa.

The night was one of ‘Ubuntu’ – the feelings of compassion, humanity and togetherness
– where the audience were truly touched by the winners. This sentiment was totally

relevant to the African proverb I quoted – “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to
go far, go together.”

The rainbow nation was represented, as was the phrase’s creator – the country’s great
leader, Mandela, who was referenced by three of the speakers. The most appropriate
being that quoted by Chris Green, Office Partner of Hogan Lovells, the headline sponsor for

the evening – “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference
we have made to the lives of others,” matching the ultimate purpose of the Chamber.

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SA CHAMBER UK ANNUAL
SA CHAMBER UK ANNUAL
AWARDS FINALISTS 2023
AWARDS FINALISTS 2023