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BUSINESS NEWS - The Winnie Radebe Foundation continues to make a meaningful impact in local communities this winter season, driving initiatives that bring relief, support, and positive change to those in need.
The founder of the Winnie Radebe Foundation, Winnie Radebe, has been recognised as one of the 2026 Hall’s Winter Heroes for her outstanding community work.
This recognition is due to her dedication in playing a crucial role in providing essential necessities and offering support to those in need, while continuously advocating for youth empowerment, educational support, and community dignity and well-being.
Established in 2022, the foundation has spent four years uplifting and supporting those in need within the community.
In an interview, Radebe said what inspired her to start the foundation was seeing many children in her community without school uniforms, something that deeply touched her as she understands the struggle of not having one.
“As a foundation, we help children from underprivileged backgrounds with school shoes. We also support the elderly with winter blankets and food hampers, as well as mothers-to-be by providing baby clothes and blankets,” explained Radebe.
VIDEO: Winnie Radebe honoured as Hall’s Winter Hero for transforming lives through community support
Her impactful contribution to the community has been recognised and featured by Soweto Urban News on numerous occasions.
Radebe explained that winter is one of the busiest seasons, as this is when they often cater for their beneficiaries.
“Some of the challenges we come across during the colder months is that we don’t have enough food, because most of the farms are not planting anything during that time. So it becomes difficult for us to assist the community, as we tend to lack the resources to do so,” said Radebe.
She said it becomes hard for her to throw in the towel during difficult times because of the different needs she sees among school children and the elderly.
Explaining how it feels to be recognised as one of the Hall’s Winter Heroes, Radebe said it is an honour, as people are often not recognised for their efforts while they are still alive.
“I am so grateful that my work is being seen. To me, it is not about me, but about the community. The work I am doing is the hero, not me,” she said.
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