Some of the most useful technology in South Africa is built by companies of fewer than ten people.
What this award recognises
Recognises SMMEs that have developed local technology solving national challenges.
Who may enter
South African businesses with turnover of R10 million or less a year.
What this award looks for
Technology designed and built here, owned here, and in real use.
How entries are judged in this category
C1, the work. The technology itself: what it does, and how well it is made.
C2, the difference it made. Who is using it and what changed for them.
Local development and ownership. Designed and built in South Africa, owned here, and solving a South African problem.
The three questions
What did they do?
What changed as a result?
Where and by whom was this built, who owns it, and what South African problem does it solve?
If you have any of these, they will strengthen your entry
A product overview, photographs, or a demo link.
A client list, testimonials, or the number of sites and users deployed.
Evidence you own the intellectual property, and a short note on where and by whom it was built.
One item proving the work is real is required. Email it to nominations@cut2black.co.za, with the award category and the name of the person or organisation you nominated in the subject line, at any time before 17:00 on 28 August 2026. Anything further on this list is welcome but not required.
