SA Champions Network™ Rollout Plan (2025–2028)

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Goal: Establish the SA Champions Network™ as an inspiring national platform

Timeframe: Nov 2025 – Oct 2026

Core Focus:

• Build awareness and attract founding members.
• Secure anchor partnerships with media, corporates, and government.
• Launch flagship storytelling and recognition platforms.

Key Initiatives:

1. SA Champions Network™ (Launch Platform)

• Founding member campaign
• Application portal + website launch
• Founders’ Circle launch event

2. SA Champion Voices™ (Podcast & LinkedIn Series)

• Weekly interviews with business, sports, and civic leaders
• Partnership with major media publications for syndication

3. SA Champion Forum™ (Quarterly Think Tanks)

• First national session: “The Future of Job Creation: Building Belief through Champions”

4. SA Champion Awards™ (Year-End Recognition)

• Pilot edition (invite-only, 100 guests)
• Categories: Nation Builder, Innovator, Entrepreneur, Youth Leader

5. TV Series: “South Africa's Hidden Champions”

• National storytelling campaign featuring member spotlights

Success Metrics:

• 500 Founding Members
• 10 National Partners (corporate/media)
• 10M+ online reach
• 3 national media features

Goal: Expand membership, partnerships, and collaborative programs.

Timeframe: Nov 2026 – Oct 2027

Core Focus:

• Create platforms for collaboration and co-creation.
• Introduce national challenges and accelerator programs.
• Deepen engagement through learning and investment initiatives.

Key Initiatives:

1. SA Champions League™ (National Challenge Platform)

• Launch 10 themed challenge tracks (aligned with Next10 Industries)
• Select 100 finalists + national showcase

2. SA Champion Academy™ (Training & Mentorship)

• Launch online courses and certification
• Cohort-based programs for youth and professionals

3. SA Champion Alliance™ (Corporate & Policy Partnership Forum)

• Invite 20+ anchor partners to co-create the Prosperity Roadmap
• Publish the first SA Champions Prosperity Report
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4. Global Champions Exchange™ (International Activation)

• Roadshows in London, Dubai, and Berlin
• Promote South African Talent to investors and diaspora

Success Metrics:

• 1,500 Members
• 25 Corporate Partners
• 3 International Roadshows
• 50,000 youth impacted through Academy

Goal: Institutionalise the SA Champions ecosystem and position South Africa as a global model of talent development through belief, collaboration, and prosperity.

Timeframe: Nov 2027 – Oct 2028

Core Focus:

• Scale up recognition, investment, and impact platforms.
• Institutionalise annual events and indexes.
• Establish global brand equity for South Africa through its champions.

Key Initiatives:

1. SA Champion Awards™ (National Gala Edition)

• Full televised event (in partnership with Public Broadcaster)
• Public voting for “People’s Champion”

2. SA Champion Ventures™ (Investment & Innovation Fund)

• Launch impact investment platform for champion-led ventures
• Support scalable startups aligned with Prosperity Roadmap

3. SA Champion Index™ (Annual Research Publication)

• Ranking South Africa’s most impactful champions, companies, and sectors
• Integrated with national scorecard metrics

4. SA Champions Legacy Fund™

• Channel philanthropic capital into education, sport, and youth empowerment
• Partner with corporate CSI and foundations

Success Metrics:

• 5,000 Active Members
• SA Champions Awards broadcast nationally
• 10 Global media features on The SA Champions Network