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Boxer Superstores Honoured with 10 Awards at the 2025 W&R SETA Good Practice Awards

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Boxer Superstores has been recognised for excellence in skills development, taking home 10 awards at the 2025 W&R SETA Good Practice Awards, including first place in the Accredited Skills Training Provider category.

The annual W&R SETA Good Practice Awards acknowledge organisations and individuals across the Wholesale and Retail Sector who demonstrate innovation, dedication, and measurable impact in workplace training and education. Boxer’s recognition spans multiple categories, underscoring the company’s comprehensive approach to workforce development and transformation.

Award Winners:

  • Learnership Beneficiaries (NQF 1–3): 1st – Snenhlanhla Khumalo (KZN); 2nd – Busisiwe Khumalo (KZN); 3rd – Ruth Majola (KZN)
  • Learnership Beneficiaries (Disability) (NQF 1–3): 1st – Snenhlanhla Khumalo (KZN); 2nd – Busisiwe Khumalo (KZN); 3rd – Mereline Baloyi
  • Learnership Beneficiaries (NQF 4–5): 1st – Keano Williams (Western Cape); 2nd – Sinelisiwe Christiaan (Gauteng)
  • Bursary Beneficiaries: 2nd – Ashrika Gyanath(KZN)
  • Accredited Skills Training Provider: 1st – Boxer Superstores

Charlene Peens, Boxer Group Training Manager, commented: “These awards are testament to a core principle that Boxer holds firm – investing in people transforms lives and strengthens communities. We take pride in providing meaningful opportunities for our learners and staff to grow within the retail sector.”

Boxer’s achievements reflect its ongoing commitment to supporting South Africa’s national skills development strategy and advancing transformation within the retail industry. The majority of the company’s winners are from local communities, highlighting Boxer’s investment in developing homegrown talent.

Through continuous training, upskilling, and mentorship, Boxer continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening the talent pipeline within the wholesale and retail sector.

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