On 15 August 2026, at the prestigious Gold Reef City in Johannesburg, the Influential Awards will honour one of South Africa’s most dynamic multi-hyphenate achievers — Zandile Mbatha. Entrepreneur, sales leader, life coach, and beauty founder, Zandile embodies the spirit of what it means to build, uplift, and inspire.

A Leader Who Drives Results

Zandile’s professional foundation is built on excellence in sales. As a respected Sales Manager, she has spent years mastering the art of connection, persuasion, and team leadership — skills that earned her the title of Sales Manager of the Year in 2019. This recognition reflects not just numbers on a board, but her ability to motivate teams, exceed targets, and turn ambition into measurable success.

The Founder Behind Zuri Cosmetics

Beyond the boardroom, Zandile is the visionary Founder of Zuri Cosmetics, a proudly South African beauty brand. Through Zuri, she has carved out a space in a competitive industry, championing products designed to celebrate and complement the beauty of women across the country. Building a cosmetics brand from the ground up is no small feat — it demands creativity, resilience, and an unwavering belief in your vision. Zandile has brought all three.

Coaching Others to Rise

Zandile’s impact reaches far beyond business. As a dedicated Life Coach, she pours her energy into helping others unlock their potential, overcome obstacles, and step into their power. Her commitment to this calling was recognised when she was named a Top 10 Finalist in the Coaching category at the Women of Stature Awards in 2023 — a testament to the meaningful difference she makes in the lives of those she mentors.

A Crown-Worthy Journey

Adding to an already remarkable list of accomplishments, Zandile is a finalist for Ms Queen Supreme Global Earth 2026 — a platform that celebrates women who combine grace, purpose, and a commitment to making the world a better place. It’s a fitting stage for someone whose life is defined by ambition paired with heart.

Why She Deserves This Honour

Zandile Mbatha represents a rare blend of commercial success and genuine service to others. She is proof that you can lead in business, build a brand, and still devote yourself to lifting people up along the way. Whether she’s closing a deal, formulating a new product, coaching a client toward their breakthrough, or representing women on a global stage, Zandile does it with intention and excellence.

The Influential Awards exist to celebrate exactly this kind of impact — and on 15 August 2026 at Gold Reef City, Zandile Mbatha will rightfully take her place among South Africa’s most influential.

Congratulations, Zandile. This honour is well-earned, and the best is yet to come.