Quick facts
- Award
- IWISA No. 1 Community Champions, Gauteng winner
- Year
- 2025
- Winner
- ZS Uniforms, led by CEO Khabo Mnguni
- Prize
- R50,000 in prize money
- Also included
- Business development support and mentorship
- Recognised for
- Community service and improving education access through quality uniform provision
- 2026 entries
- Open 26 May to 19 July 2026
- 2026 prize pool
- R600,000 across 4 regions, with 12 winners, 3 per region
In 2025, ZS Uniforms was crowned the Gauteng winner of the prestigious IWISA No. 1 Community Champions competition, receiving R50,000 in prize money along with invaluable business development support and mentorship.
2025 Gauteng Winner
IWISA No. 1 Community Champions
R50,000
Prize Money Awarded
Call for 2026 Entries, Featuring CEO Khabo Mnguni
IWISA's call-out video for new Community Champions entries features ZS Uniforms CEO Khabo Mnguni as last year's Gauteng winner. If the video does not load, watch it directly on Facebook.
Recognised for Community Service
ZS Uniforms was recognised for exceptional community service and commitment to improving education access through quality uniform provision and social initiatives. Beyond the R50,000 prize, the win comes with business development support and mentorship through the IWISA No. 1 Community Champions programme.
IWISA No. 1 Community Champions 2026 Is Back!
We're celebrating social entrepreneurs who are building real, sustainable solutions that uplift and empower their communities. From creating jobs to feeding families to driving local change, this is impact that lasts.
Up for grabs is R600,000 in total cash prizes across 4 regions. 12 winners will be crowned (3 per region).
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1st Prize
R70,000
+ development opportunities
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2nd Prize
R50,000
+ business training & development support
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3rd Prize
R30,000
+ business training & development support
Know a changemaker, or are you one?
Entries open 26 May – 19 July 2026. Ts and Cs apply.
Enter Now and Share Your Story of ImpactQuestions people ask about the IWISA award
What award did ZS Uniforms win?
ZS Uniforms was crowned the Gauteng winner of the IWISA No. 1 Community Champions competition in 2025.
How much was the IWISA Community Champions prize?
ZS Uniforms received R50,000 in prize money, along with business development support and mentorship.
What was ZS Uniforms recognised for?
ZS Uniforms was recognised for exceptional community service and commitment to improving education access through quality uniform provision and social initiatives.
Who is the CEO of ZS Uniforms?
Khabo Mnguni is the CEO of ZS Uniforms. She features in IWISA's call-out video for new Community Champions entries as the previous Gauteng winner.
When do IWISA Community Champions 2026 entries open?
Entries for the 2026 IWISA No. 1 Community Champions are open from 26 May to 19 July 2026. Terms and conditions apply.
How much can be won in IWISA Community Champions 2026?
There is R600,000 in total cash prizes across 4 regions, with 12 winners crowned, 3 per region.
Who can enter IWISA Community Champions?
The programme celebrates social entrepreneurs building sustainable solutions that uplift their communities, from creating jobs to feeding families to driving local change.
What is Threads for iKasi Foundation?
Threads for iKasi Foundation is the community social investment arm of ZS Uniforms, established in 2023. It has donated more than 1,500 uniforms to learners across Tembisa and surrounding communities.