Durban, KwaZulu-Natal | 22 July 2026 – Gagasi FM, The Sound of KZN, has once again cemented its position as one of the province’s leading media brands after receiving the Partnership with Hollywood Foundation Award at the prestigious KwaZulu-Natal Top Business Awards 2026.
The award was presented during the spectacular Grand Finale Gala Dinner held on Thursday, 16 July 2026, at the iconic Durban International Convention Centre (ICC), recognising the remarkable impact of the long-standing partnership between Gagasi FM and the Hollywood Foundation in driving sustainable community development throughout KwaZulu-Natal.
The KwaZulu-Natal Top Business Awards honour organisations, businesses and individuals who demonstrate excellence while integrating responsible business practices into their core operations.
These initiatives create meaningful and lasting impact across communities, workplaces, the environment and the broader marketplace, contributing towards a more prosperous and inclusive KwaZulu-Natal. The awards also provide an important platform for business leaders to celebrate innovation, collaboration and excellence.
For several years, Gagasi FM and the Hollywood Foundation have worked hand in hand to deliver life-changing Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives that address some of the province’s most pressing social and economic challenges. Their partnership continues to focus on education, enterprise development and community upliftment, touching thousands of lives across KwaZulu-Natal.
Among the flagship initiatives delivered through this partnership are:
Geleza Ne Gagasi – Education and Sanitation Initiative
One of the partnership’s most impactful programmes, Geleza Ne Gagasi has significantly improved learning environments in disadvantaged schools by replacing unsafe pit toilets with modern flush sanitation facilities, drilling boreholes to provide access to clean water, upgrading electrical infrastructure and renovating classrooms. Schools including Mcushwa High School in Margate and Nhlanhleni Primary School in Howick have directly benefited from these interventions, creating safer and more dignified spaces for learners and educators.
Bambelela Business Awards
Recognising the vital role of small businesses in growing the provincial economy, Gagasi FM and the Hollywood Foundation partnered to establish the KwaZulu-Natal Bambelela Business Awards, a platform dedicated to celebrating, empowering and supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The initiative continues to spotlight entrepreneurs whose innovation and resilience contribute meaningfully to economic development and job creation.
Gagasi FM Christmas Miracle Project
Every festive season, the partnership extends hope to vulnerable communities through the annual Gagasi FM Christmas Miracle Project.
The initiative delivers toys, food parcels, wheelchairs, hearing aids and other essential resources to families and individuals in need, ensuring that the spirit of giving reaches communities across KwaZulu-Natal.
Receiving the Partnership with Hollywood Foundation Award serves as a powerful affirmation of what can be achieved when purpose-driven organisations unite to create meaningful social impact. The recognition celebrates not only the strength of the partnership but also the tangible difference it continues to make in improving lives across the province.
Beyond its award-winning community initiatives, Gagasi FM continues to dominate KwaZulu-Natal’s media landscape through its dynamic youth-focused programming, authentic storytelling and deep connection with local audiences.
The station maintains a strong presence beyond the airwaves through outside broadcasts, community activations, strategic partnerships and major events, while continuing to expand its multimedia footprint across digital platforms, social media and streaming services.
This latest accolade reinforces Gagasi FM’s commitment to using the power of radio and digital media as a catalyst for positive social change, proving that impactful partnerships remain central to building stronger, more empowered communities.
As The Sound of KZN, Gagasi FM remains dedicated to inspiring, informing and uplifting audiences while creating opportunities that leave a lasting legacy throughout KwaZulu-Natal.
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