In a world where silence has too long been mistaken for peace, #Holler emerges: BOLD; RAW & NECESSARY. It’s not just a hashtag. It’s not just another event. It is a movement! A collective cry from the heart of South Africa, demanding an end to domestic violence and human trafficking. And this year, it returns with greater urgency, deeper resolve, and an unshakable belief: every voice matters.
On 8 August 2025, at the historic Gold Reef City’s Bullion Room, voices from every walk of life , from survivors, social workers to celebrities, CEOs, NGO’s will converge in powerful unity. They will speak for those who can’t. They will #Holler.
At the heart of this initiative is a collaboration of purpose: Mall of the South, Gold Reef City, and the SOJO Helping Hands Foundation, a trio of community-conscious leaders who have pooled their resources, platforms, and hearts to build something beyond remarkable. What they’ve created is a sanctuary of courage and action, where change begins not just with policies or protests, but with storytelling, solidarity, and real support.
In 2024, #Holler didn’t just raise funds, it shifted paradigms:
These aren’t just numbers. They are lives touched, conversations started, and mindsets shifted. And in 2025, the bar is even higher.
This year’s edition will feature survivor-led storytelling, dynamic panel discussions, live performances by Simply For entertainment that unearth the harsh truths of abuse while offering tangible hope. Expect goosebumps, expect tears, but more than anything, expect action and change.
“When we Holler, we don’t just raise our voices. We raise awareness, funds, and hope,” says Hester Smith. “It’s time to turn compassion into action.”
One of the most impactful ways individuals and businesses can contribute is by sponsoring a table for R10,000 for ten esteemed guests. This is more than a place at a beautifully set table, it’s a visible stand against injustice. It’s aligning your brand and values with a movement that saves lives.
Each table seats 10 distinguished guests and includes access to an immersive, emotionally stirring program, premium hospitality, and networking with stakeholders, leaders, and change-makers. Whether you’re a corporate sponsor, an NGO, a government department, or a small business, your presence sends a message: WE WILL NOT BE SILENT!
Every day, countless South Africans live in fear , trapped in abusive homes, trafficked across borders, exploited in plain sight. Many suffer in silence. #Holler exists to break that silence.
Victims become survivors not just through escape, but through empowerment. And that empowerment comes through events like this , where awareness meets real-world intervention.
Behind the headlines are real stories:
This is why we must #Holler. This is why we can’t stop now.
We live in a world where abuse often hides in plain sight, where trafficking thrives on silence. But there’s a shift happening , a cultural awakening that says, “No more.”
We invite you to be part of this shift.
Sponsor a table. Donate. Speak out. Attend. Engage. Share.
Let’s #Holler louder than fear, louder than shame, louder than injustice.
Venue: Gold Reef City – Bullion Room
Date: 8 August 2025
Time: 18:00
📩 Sponsorship & Media Enquiries:
Sibongile Kubeka
Marketing Manager – Mall of the South
📞 011 682 8780
✉️ sibongile@mallmarketing.co.za
