SAATA awards At A Glance

About Us

Southern African Annual Top Achievers Awards (SAATA Awards) is a premier regional platform dedicated to recognising and celebrating excellence among youth across the Southern African region.

Hosted by Southern African Youth Development Agency (SAYDA), the SAATA Awards honour learners, students, individuals and professionals who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in academics, innovation, leadership, entrepreneurship, sports, arts, and social impact. 

SAATA Awards is more than just a celebration — Is a strategic platform for empowerment, connecting top achievers with opportunities, resources, and networks that help them expand their impact.

What We Do

At Southern African Annual Top Achievers Awards (SAATA Awards), we shine a spotlight on excellence, innovation, and impact. Our mission is to identify, celebrate, and empower individuals and organisations whose achievements are transforming Southern Africa. 

Our Core Activities

  • Recognising Excellence: We honour top achievers in fields such as academics, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, sports, arts, and community service.
  • Hosting a Prestigious Annual Awards Ceremony:r annual gala brings together youth leaders, innovators, educators, government representatives, corporates, and the media for a night of celebration, networking, and inspiration.
  • Empowering Through Opportunities: Beyond recognition, we connect award recipients with scholarships, mentorships, funding, and career opportunities to help them grow and scale their impact.
  • Promoting Regional Collaboration: We serve as a bridge between achievers and stakeholders, fostering partnerships across Southern Africa for sustainable development.
  • Inspiring the Next Generation: We showcase success stories that motivate young people to dream bigger, work harder, and lead with purpose.

our Purpose

  • Recognise Excellence: Celebrate outstanding achievements that contribute positively to society.
  • Empower Youth: Provide a platform for young people to showcase their talents and innovations.
  • Foster Collaboration: Build connections between achievers, corporates, government, and development partners.
  • Promote Regional Development: Highlight success stories that inspire socio-economic transformation.


Our Objectives

  • Recognise and Celebrate Excellence:  Honour outstanding achievements in academics, innovation, leadership, entrepreneurship, sports, arts, and community service across Southern Africa.
  • Promote Youth Empowerment: Inspire young people to pursue excellence by showcasing role models who exemplify determination, skill, and positive societal contribution.
  • Foster Regional Collaboration: Create a platform for networking and partnerships between achievers, corporates, government, academia, and development agencies.
  • Encourage Innovation and Skills Development:  Spotlight young innovators and changemakers, encouraging investment in technology, STEM, and creative industries.
  • Support Socio-Economic Development:  Align recognition with opportunities that contribute to the economic growth, sustainability, and competitiveness of Southern Africa.
  • Provide Access to Opportunities:  Connect award recipients with scholarships, mentorships, funding, and professional development resources.
  • Inspire Future Generations:  Use success stories to motivate and guide the next generation toward excellence and impactful leadership.

Our Mission

to inspire a culture of excellence by shining a spotlight on role models whose accomplishments empower and motivate others to reach their full potential


Our Vision


To inspire a culture of excellence and connect achievers with opportunities for growth.

  • Learning – We treat challenges as learning opportunities, and continually evolve to meet the needs of the students we work with based on what we learn.
  • Excellence – We inspire and motivate student to continuously improve bringing 

Our Values

At Southern African Annual Top Achievers Awards, our work is guided by core values that shape how we recognise, celebrate, and empower excellence across Southern Africa.

  • Excellence:  We uphold the highest standards in recognising achievement and promoting outstanding performance.
  • Integrity: We ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in all our processes and decisions.
  • Innovation: We celebrate creativity and forward-thinking solutions that drive positive change.
  • Empowerment: We provide opportunities, resources, and platforms that enable achievers to reach their full potential.
  • Collaboration: We foster partnerships across borders, sectors, and communities to achieve shared goals.
  • Inclusivity: We value diversity and ensure all achievers, regardless of background, have equal opportunities for recognition.
  • Impact: We focus on initiatives and recognition that create lasting, measurable change in communities.

our Goal

Our goal is to recognise, celebrate, and empower Southern Africa’s brightest achievers — creating a platform that not only honours excellence but also connects young leaders, innovators, and changemakers with the opportunities, resources, and networks they need to drive sustainable development and social impact across the region.

Medals, Awards & Certificates

We recognize, honour and award deserving students at various academic levels.

MEDALS

AWARDS

CERTIFICATES

sAATA Awards Executive Management

Oscar Sephiri Wa Mphahlele Executive Director
Mapaseka Mosala Administrative Director
Neo Manki Financial Director
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Motivational Speakers
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Honourable Speakers
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Comedian Performers 
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Musical Performers