Spotong Issue 29 by 3S Media

CONTENTS

In this Issue

E T O N S ’ R O T I ED Welcome to the second edition of Spotong for 2019! We are almost midway through the year with lots of exciting change upon us as township traders and for the country as a whole.

Is your tavern in need of a facelift? We show you the latest innovative branding solutions to completely transform your tavern.

When the government talks about the township economy, it must remember that taverns, shebeens and spaza shops are central to the township economy. In this regard, the Office of the Premier has accepted a memorandum after a peaceful march was staged by various associations in Newtown, highlighting their grievances and for the urgent removal of red tape that is strangling township businesses. Find out what the leaders of the associations have to say in their quarterly columns. In our main feature, we celebrate township retailers and meet three Gauteng entrepreneurs who have joined the Pick n Pay Market Store Partnership with Independent Traders programme, with the opening of their own stores. These stores offer township communities greater convenience as well as access to more goods and services at affordable prices. CONTRIBUTORS Emily Stockden

Struggling to shift your excess stock? In our retail feature, we look at five smart ways to turn your surplus stock into opportunity. In our property feature, we take a look at how shipping containers are given new life in townships across the country and are proving to be a game-changer as an affordable alternative retail space for township entrepreneurs. And of course, we bring you the usual technology, food, equipment and tavern reviews packed with great ideas and the latest retail products and beverages to hit the shelves. Spotong will always be committed to bringing township traders the news, resources and advice that they need. We welcome your views and feedback so drop us an e-mail on info@spotongmag.co.za. Find us on: facebook.com/ SpotongMagazine Twitter @SpotongMagazine

FINANCE AND OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

EDITOR

Lesley Fox

PROOFING & SUB EDITING

Candy Mukwa Paul Styles Quincy Matonhodze Melanie Scheepers Dominique Wolf Bronwen Britton Ntsako Lepere

Charlene Heyburgh Margot Bertelsmann

CONTACT

info@spotongmag.co.za

PUBLISHING HOUSE

SALES

DESIGN & LAYOUT Janine Louw

PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR Contact Media & Communications 348 Republic Road, Darrenwood Tel: +27(0) 11 789 6339 Fax: +27(0) 11 789 7097 email: pressman@contactmedia.co.za web: www.contactmedia.co.za

Gwen Sebogodi

IT AND WEB MANAGER Carmen Petre

REPRO & PRINTING

CONTENTS NTHA COLUMN 2

Associations and members say enough is enough!

GLF COLUMN 4

Enough harassment by law enforcement agencies!

SALTA COLUMN 6

SALTA supports global smart drinking goals

MAIN FEATURE 8

Developing township retailers

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT GENERAL MANAGEMENT ISSUES 12 Turn surplus stock into opportunity 14 Installing an ATM 16 Evaluating your risk

RETAIL SEGMENT INDUSTRY NEWS 18 Hot Off the Press 20 The Tavern Tatler

NEW PRODUCT REVIEWS 22 New on the shelf 25 Essential retail stock

LIQUOR SEGMENT

26 Brand new beverages 28 Winning wines 30 Trends in the South African liquor industry

HOSPITALITY 34 38 40 43

Tavern Reviews: At your Service Club 10 Taverns Essential Liquor Stock Does your tavern need a facelift?

PROPERTY

44 Move over, bricks and mortar!

PERSONAL AND LIFESTYLE 47 52 53 54 56 58

Recipes: Budget-busting dishes sorted! World Whisky day: A Day to celebrate across the globe Cocktails: Warm up your winter Tech Solutions: Fintech innovation, local apps and easy insurance with a snap! Who doesn't love a shiny, new appliance? It’s never been easier to travel to Mauritius

CTP Printers, Cape Town

STOKVEL

CEO & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Sean Press

60 Take your stokvel from savings to investment

MANAGING DIRECTOR AND PUBLISHER Donna Verrydt

PROUDLY ENDORSED BY:

Visit: www.spotongmag.co.za Copyright © 2019 Contact Media & Communications. Spotong is published by Contact Media & Communications. All material is strictly copyright with all rights reserved. No material may be reproduced in part or whole without the express written permission of the publisher. No responsibility will be accepted for unsolicited material. The publisher accepts no liability of whatsoever nature arising out of or in connection with the contents of this publication. Whilst every care has been taken in compiling this publication, the publisher does not give any warranty as to the completeness or accuracy of its contents. The views and opinions expressed in Spotong are not necessarily those of the Publisher or contributors.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

62 Lemaitre safety believes there's a story in every step

EVENTS

65 Don't miss out

SUPPLIERS’ DIRECTORY

DANGER: TOBACCO IS ADDICTIVE.

NO.1

SA’S BIGGEST DOUBLE CAPSULE CIGARETTE

36 50 FOR ONLY

RECOMMENDED PRICE

*BASED ON AC NIELSEN DECEMBER 2018 RESULTS

The information in this document is intended for trade communication only, in their official capacities as trade partners of JTi. If you are not the intended recipient, kindly destroy this document. JTI South Africa will not accept responsibility for the unauthorized use of this document.

NTHA COLUMN

S R E B M E M D N A S N IO T ASSOCIA ! H G U O N E IS H G U O N SAY E • the introduction of a fees structure and not a 150% increase that will stop our taverns from renewing shebeen permits. What is the point of having a business that contributes positively to the community and the country if your children are unable to inherit from it? The process of issuing permits to qualifying taverns has been delayed; this is not acceptable.

The peaceful march was staged in Newtown and the memorandum was handed over to the Office of the Premier

n 4 April 2019 NTHA, GLF, SALTA and Consent Tshwane marched to Newtown to hand over their memorandum to the Office of the Premier containing their grievances. After several meetings over the past few years with the Premier's advisor, Eric Xayiya, in trying to address the matter of red tape with municipal laws and the Liquor Board and in dealing with the matter troubling Yeoville taxpayers, we are still waiting patiently for the legislature to come up with proper laws to govern shebeen licenses. These permits were given to us as small township business community members and citizens. We were told to go and prepare our business places, which we did. We separated our homes and business premises according to the 60%-40% ratio they recommended, we created smoking and non-smoking sections, built male and female toilets, purchased appropriate furniture to create safe outlets for our patrons, hired community members and family members to assist with safety and security – all this to ensure that we have clean, safe and secure business premises. At our last meeting with Mr Xayiya, the stakeholders present were representatives from the legislature, Gauteng Liquor Board, Gauteng municipality, Tshwane municipality, Ekurhuleni municipality, West Rand 2

www.spotongmag.co.za

municipality and the SAPS. Each stakeholder was given a task and the associations were told to wait for the report on the outcomes of these tasks, but that took a year. No report was given and that is why we, as the associations, decided to march. We met to come up with a plan that if we are going to be treated like this, we need to organise ourselves and have a peaceful march that will let our government know that we are not happy and not yet free. Liquor traders are hardworking people who sacrifice much to improve their lives and those of their families. We make contributions to our communities, the majority being decent human beings who earn an honest living and pay our taxes from trading in a responsible manner, yet not being dependent on anyone. We are proud of doing things for ourselves instead of depending on the government for everything. We don’t need a helping hand from our government as we don’t need any hand-outs! Our memorandum had a clear message to the government, that we call on you to urgently see to: • the removal of red tape strangling small township liquor businesses, • zoning consent use from municipalities that requires ample parking space that 99% in townships won’t have,

On the issue of operating 500m from churches, taxi ranks and places of training, we request the provincial government to intervene and ensure shebeen permits are not cancelled. When the provincial government talks about the township economy, it must remember that taverns and shebeens are central to the township economy. In order to realise success and growth in the second economy, both local and provincial government must get the regulatory fundamentals right. Discrimination against small township traders must be addressed. Large retailers enter into the township and are awarded blanket licenses while struggling traders are prevented from obtaining such permits or licences even after having operated for years in the same space. We need immediate action to reduce the barriers that prevent us from providing for our families and contributing to the economy as a whole, failing which nobody will be allowed to conduct liquor trade in the townships. This sort of bureaucratic rule-making not only severely undermines the townships’ confidence in our government, but also hinders our ability to build businesses that sustain our people and families. Under the weight of these apartheid-like rules, thousands of businesses will be forced to close down. The Premier was given 14 working days to respond and arrange a meeting in order to discuss the details and a way forward. Indeed the Office of the Premier replied and asked to have a meeting with us on 30 April 2019. Phumzile Ratladi, NTHA secretary

GLF COLUMN

W A L Y B T N E M S S A R A H ENOUGH ! S IE C N E G A T N E M E C R ENFO

n the province of Gauteng alone, more than 15 liquor associations are in operation, mainly in the townships. Most of these liquor associations are in partnerships with law enforcement agencies in fighting crime in their areas and they hold regular monthly meetings. During these meetings, police share crime statistics and compliance matters are discussed.

police confiscated liquor. These three liquor traders are shebeen permitholders who are not familiar with liquor licence requirements. When the shebeen permit was introduced there were no requirements. Gauteng Liquor Board is supposed to conduct educational programs that seek to inform liquor traders about amendments of the Gauteng Liquor Act.

When liquor traders attend meetings at police stations, they sign attendance registers that require physical addresses. Police are using these attendance registers to target liquor outlets. Most of these police officers know nothing about the Liquor Act and shebeen permits. When they see the shebeen permit, they say it has expired and they confiscate liquor without following proper procedures. In most cases, confiscated liquor is not taken to police stations and it’s not registered.

The leader of Gauliba Daveyton, Mam Daphne Mtshali, said their biggest challenge in Daveyton is the police. "Most of them that raid our premises are not liquor officers and do not know compliance policies, the Liquor Act and legitimate permits. They just come without name tags and take liquor without writing any fines or validating the permits. Another challenge is that some permitholders want to apply for permanent licences but cannot because their area is not proclaimed as yet. This has been going on for years, but when they enquire at the municipality they are told that it is still being processed and at the final stage,” said Daphne.

Joel Thakhuli, the chair of the Katlehong Liquor Traders Association (KALTA), said three members of his association were raided by police and were found incompliant by not displaying the board with their licence number and operating hours on it. Without any warning, the 4

www.spotongmag.co.za

When it comes to compliance the law enforcement agencies focus on shebeens and taverns, but leave out

the large retailers, where there is no access control and where liquor is sold to teenagers and pregnant woman. These retailers are located in malls and shopping centres in the townships. They are also located within 500 metres of taxi ranks. Teenagers buy liquor from these shops and go sit in the parks. That is where bad things happen because there is no control. Public drinking is not controlled in our townships but police focus on raiding shebeens and taverns. We as liquor associations are still committed to training our members in responsible trading and are also committed to work with and support the SAPS in combating crime and discourage underage drinking. Musa Ntshangase, general secretary, Gauteng Liquor Forum

JB T RA IN T O URS

- Since 1975

HOLID AY TR AI N, BUS & FLIGHT T OUR PACKAGE S 2019 C APE TOWN ffrro b ur o m JJo o '’bu r gg 6 D ay s @ R 7 70 0 pp - s ha rin g 2 7 S e p t – 2 Oct ; 2 9 S e pt – 4 O ct ; 1 – 6 D ec; 6 – 11 D ec; 08 – 13 Dec; 1 3 – 1 8 De c; 1 5 – 2 0 D e c; 20 – 2 5 D e c; 2 2 – 2 7 Dec; 2 7 Dec – 1 J a n a nd 5 – 1 0 Jan 20 20 1 1 T ou r s DU R BA N ffr r om o’'b b ur urgg3 D a y s @ 3550 pp - s ha ring o m JJo INCLUDED IN MOST TOURS 4 – 6 Oct ; 1 3 – 15 D ec Return transport by Train, Bus or 2 To u rs Flight, certain meals, tour guide, entrance fees to tourist r gg6 D ay s @ 6250 p p - s ha ring DURB AN fr om JJoo’' bu b ur destinations, fun, safety and 2 2 – 2 7 S e p t ; 2 7 De c – 1 Ja n 2 020 security. 2 T ou r s o ur frfo om ' bu rg 8 D a y s @ R 11 950 pp - s h ari ng MO Z AMB IQ UE B Bus us tTour r mJ oJ o ’ bu 2 9 Ju n – 6 J u l; 14 – 21 S e p t ; 14 – 21 D ec; 16 – 23 D ec 4 Tou r s GROUPS GET DISCOUNT!

LAY BYE & TOUR! Sometimes one wants to go on a tour but the amount of the tour price is just too big to pay at once. You either end up postponing the tour or you cancel it or you lose interest in going! BUT you actually still WANT to TOUR! Here is the solution: Book any tour with JB Train Tours and pay a monthly amount until you are fully paid up. Many stokvels, pensioner groups, individuals and families travel every year with this company and follow the above ‘paying system’. It helps with your budgeting, it secures your place(s) on the tour and when the holiday time arrives, you are ready to enjoy! This is a fairly unique concept that JB Train Tours offer on all their tours. Make life easy for yourself and book NOW and pay later!

Ask our travellers why they chose JB Train Tours: Our Stokvel decided as a group that we want to tour somewhere. We heard from another Stokvel that JB Train Tours have taken them on tour and that everyone was satisfied with the services rendered and the tour price. We made contact with them and last year in October we did our fifth tour with them – each time to a different place. – Ms. V Xolisi

JB TRAIN TOURS TEL - 011 913 2442 FAX - 086 687 7344 or 011 913 0552 EMAIL - info@jbtours.co.za

WHATSAPP - 060 859 7670 WEB - www.jbtours.co.za

SALTA COLUMN

Image courtesy of Shutterstock

L A B O L G S T R O P P U S SALTA S L A O G G IN K IN R D T R SMA

s I was pondering what to write regarding our liquor industry, I thought that maybe I should shift my focus from the frustrations that we have been facing for so long regarding the future of our shebeen permits. This time, I will talk about global smart drinking goals, as advocated by AB InBev, the parent company of South African Breweries. This initiative was established in December 2015 to contribute to the World Health Organisation's target of reducing the harmful use of alcohol by at least 10% in every country by 2025 and the United Nations sustainable development goal of strengthening the prevention of harmful use of alcohol globally. These goals can only be achieved if all stakeholders, including government,

www.spotongmag.co.za

civic societies, alcohol manufacturers and communities, contribute to these initiatives. Beer has been part of cultures around the world for thousands of years and we believe that every experience with beer should be a positive one. We believe that evidence-based solutions, rigorous measurements and education are the keys to progress on this front. Global smart drinking goals are intended to serve as a laboratory to identify and test evidence-based programmes.

10% by the end of 2020. These cities include Johannesburg (South Africa), Zacatecas (Mexico), Brasilla (Brazil), Leuven (Belgium), Columbus (Ohio) and Jiangshan (China). Some of the interventions are the introduction of no- or low-alcohol beer products, which will represent at least 20% of AB InBev’s global beer volume by 2025.

Alcohol abuse is a reality and African countries have been identified as the most affected by harm caused by alcohol consumption. It will not disappear unless, Implement them in partnership with others we, as a nation, do something about it. and ensure that they are independently and transparently evaluated. We need to encourage our fellow liquor traders to trade responsibly and respect The foundation has identified six cities and obey our by-laws. in the world with the aim of reducing Mish Hlophe, SALTA President the harmful use of alcohol by at least

MAIN FEATURE

S R E L I A T E R P I H S DEVELOPING TOWN Pick

BVN Market opening - Rebecca, Precious and Motlatsi enjoying their shopping experience

www.spotongmag.co.za

ramme

pendent Traders prog

Partnership with Inde n Pay's Market Store

hree Gauteng entrepreneurs have joined the Pick n Pay Market Store Partnership with Independent Traders programme with the opening of their respective market stores. These stores will offer the community greater convenience as well as access to more goods and services at affordable prices, and job opportunities. This unique programme enables local township retailer entrepreneurs to remain independent, but equips them with cutting-edge systems and retailing techniques to create a unique township shopping experience.

BVN Market, Mohlakeng

Over the years he secured funding to expand his business to include a butchery and café. With a desire to grow further and modernise his store, Ndhlovu sought assistance from the programme after being introduced to it by Thami Manzi from Ola’s Market – the first market store to open as part of the programme. The new BVN Market, which opened on 20 December 2018, has almost doubled in size to 129m2 and includes a bottle store of 63m2. Ndhlovu has also grown his staff complement from six to 16. He says that he always wanted to make BVN a leading supermarket. “I am ready for this new challenge and to make a greater contribution in my community.”

Image courtesy of Pick n Pay

Self-employed businessperson Vusi Ndhlovu is proof that if you put your mind to it, anything is possible. His father was a successful retailer who opened a general dealer in the 1960s to serve the Mohlakeng community. On his passing in 1996, Ndhlovu turned to the wrong crowd, which ultimately saw him arrested for car theft in 1998. During his three-and-ahalf years in prison, he learnt the importance of education and grew determined. When the policy his father had left him matured, Ndhlovu – at the age of 21 – reopened his father’s supermarket in 2003.

Summore Market, Tembisa Summore Market opened its doors to the Tembisa community on 7 December 2018. owner Pilane Kwakwa, 36, has always wanted to own a retail store. Growing up in his grandfather’s general dealer shop, he fondly remembers engaging with customers since he was a very young boy. A qualified mechanical engineer from UCT, Kwakwa held a few corporate roles before quitting in 2010 to start his own start-up business, and he still manages an enterprise resource planning company. He says that he was very excited to see his store become a reality. Summore Market will be approximately 503m2 and he has already created employment for 19 people.

Summore Market

www.spotongmag.co.za

MAIN FEATURE communities we believe can benefit from the programme’s offering. Our partnership approach means that the entrepreneurs remain independent but that they will have access to our buying power, supply chain and systems expertise. This, coupled with their intimate community knowledge, means we can establish a profitable trading relationship, but also one that is in the best interest of their community.” Extensive mentorship is provided by Pick n Pay to store owners to enhance their business processes and all staff also receive training to advances their skills, such learning to be butchers and bakers.

BVN Market opening

Dinny's Market, Sebokeng Entrepreneur Johannes Letswalo opened his store, Dinny's Market, in Sebokeng at the end of November. Letswalo’s love of retail also started at a young age. “When I was in primary school, I helped my uncle sell fresh fruit and vegetables out of a bakkie and then at a market we established on the corner of our street,” says Letswalo. After finishing school, he joined Pick n Pay and worked his way up the ranks to manage his own branch. When visiting a market store as part of the programme earlier this year, he fell in love with the concept and applied to open his own store. “It is true that the community you live in will build you. When I was selling fruit informally people told me to keep up the good job and that one day I will own a big produce store,” says Letswalo.

community to achieve success and prosperity. These people are called entrepreneurs. We believe successful businesses help the broader community and with this programme, we have the opportunity to work alongside township retailers to either help build or grow their business. “Increasingly customers are wanting to shop in their own neighbourhoods. Through this programme we are engaging with entrepreneurs and

The programme’s results have been incredibly encouraging, says Van Rensburg. “Customers are loving having a full grocery shop close to where they live, at competitive prices. This is precisely what we are trying to achieve through this partnership with the programme’s retailers.” Van Rensburg concludes, “We feel honoured to have worked with the programme’s retailers – they have taught us as much as we have shared. We wish our new and existing market store owners a successful and prosperous trading future. Pick n Pay will continue to support them in whatever capacity they need to help them achieve the best outcome for their business.”

Dinny's Market currently employs 23 first-time workers. “This has been a dream come true and we are really happy to be serving the people of Sebokeng Zone 12 who have welcomed us with open arms.” Through the programme, Pick n Pay and its suppliers fit each store with new refrigeration and IT systems, allowing each store to stock 1 300 lines of edible and non-edible groceries, fresh produce and perishables. Each store also includes a deli, bakery and butchery area. Customers will also have access to services such as money transfer, ticketing, airtime and data, bill payments, lottery tickets and prepaid electricity. Pick n Pay deputy CEO Richard van Rensburg says: “In every community, there are people who are helping their

www.spotongmag.co.za

Mark Bandi (PnP), customers and Pilane Kwakwa (market store owner)

RETAIL

K C O T S S U L P R U S N R U T INTO OPPORTUNITY Five smart ways

ock to shift excess st

unning a retail business demands intellect and instinct. You need to manage stock and supply to ensure you always have the cash and space you need to grow and expand. Excess stock is a problem that can happen to anyone. It can take up back-room or shelf space, tie up capital and prevent you from investing back into your business. Managing stock requires attention to detail, an awareness of product movement and a clear view of inventory. And no matter how well you plan you can still end up with excess inventory thanks to issues outside of your control. Fortunately, there are ways to manage this. Here are five smart ways to take that surplus stock challenge and turn it into an opportunity.

1. Refresh, re-merchandise or re-market Are you marketing the product properly? Sometimes it isn’t so much the stock that’s the issue, but how it is perceived by the customer. If you’ve got a shelf of surplus that nobody wants, try to refresh your marketing efforts. It’s a good idea to do this in conjunction with repositioning the products in the store. Switch up their shelf arrangements or put them in a different place. Also, consider refreshing the attitude of your staff as they can be key to engaging with customers and shifting those products.

2. Invest in the strategic discount If you don’t have any luck, consider lowering your prices. You can use this as an opportunity to create a sales event such as a flash sale or running a storewide promotion. This can have the added advantage of bringing customers to your store. Add in some bells and whistles, build the ‘if I don’t get it now, I’ll lose out’ mentality, and make it more about the experience than the sale. It is important to time your sales carefully and to minimise the times you do them. Too many sales means the risk of losing 12

www.spotongmag.co.za

engagement and allure, and customers may begin to wait for your sales before they do their shopping. Also use sales as a chance to capture critical customer data that you can add to your loyalty programme or newsletter.

3. Bundle up Bundling is the second-most popular pricing method for retailers across all sectors, according to Software Advice, with an impressive 90% of retailers using this tactic in their business. Climb on this bandwagon by grouping certain products together and selling them for a lower price than if they were sold separately. You can bundle multiple units of the same item, add complementary products

to increase the value or pair slow-moving products with popular ones.

4. Incentivise and inspire Low-cost items are perfect for this strategy. If they just won’t sell, use them as giveaways or incentives that inspire people to sign up to mailing lists, newsletters and other marketing initiatives.

5. Sell them to online marketplaces or liquidation companies Online platforms such as OLX or Gumtree can work as an alternative sales space to shift excess stock that just won’t move. You might not see a profit, but they’re a great way of getting rid of stock.

RETAIL

M T A N A G N I INSTALL ier access to cash

rs eas Give your custome

ash is still king and is relied upon by many for day-to-day purchases and payments. Installing an ATM in your store can benefit your business in many ways. Not only can an ATM provide a convenient service for your customers, it will also give you a competitive advantage over other businesses in your area as well as increasing foot traffic and creating impulsive buying opportunities! ATM machines are a convenience for your regular customers, but they also attract new customers who need to withdraw cash. An increase in foot traffic will lead you to reap extra revenue through ATM rebates. You make more money, and you will also save money. More payments done in cash mean fewer charges from credit or debit card transactions. 14

www.spotongmag.co.za

Aan ATM gives you the edge on your competitors – especially if it's branded with a bank that the majority of consumers in your area use. Whichever company installs your ATM machine will be able to provide data on the cardholder base in your area.

Where will you place your ATM? The area in which your store is located will determine your security measures. Crime statistics for the area can be obtained by your ATM provider to ensure you are choosing the most appropriate security option, for example, an inward- or outwardfacing ATM, one with automated rolling shutters, a rear-loading machine or whether to have onsite CCTV. Any supplier you choose should provide

you with a comprehensive security service too. You will need to pick a spot that has a power outlet nearby. More importantly, you’ll want a spot that’s easy for customers to find and easy to access. Having an ATM won’t do you any good if people can’t find it. You’ll also want to pick a spot that’s secure so that customers will feel safe withdrawing cash and doing bank transactions. Your ATM supplier should be able to offer you a variety of sizes and features that take into account your store type, customer demographic and cashing requirements. However, its position will depend on how secure or visible you require it to be: inside your store vs outside. Different connectivity, payment and maintenance options are available.

ATM machines are a convenience for your regular customers, but they also attract new customers who need to withdraw cash. An increase in foot traffic will lead you to reap extra revenue through ATM rebates.

You have the option to choose a fully serviced ATM, where your provider will supply a cash-loading service. Alternatively, you can provide the cash yourself from the store’s daily takings. The latter option will save you the cost of depositing cash at your bank as well as avoiding the need to leave cash in your tills overnight. Whichever supplier you choose should offer after-sales support so that you can minimise downtime should your ATM malfunction.

Depending on which supplier you choose, ATM machines are either rented directly from the bank or installed for free by a service provider. In the latter option, you earn rebates on the transactions carried out at your store’s ATM. As well as the services mentioned above, your supplier should provide free installation, repairs, spare parts, wireless connectivity and branded signage. They should also provide you with statements so you can keep track of transaction volumes, awareness campaigns to maximise how many people use your ATM and offer store visits and a customer helpline service.

1 R E B M U N ’S A S IN E ADVERTIS ! E IN Z A G A M E D A R TOWNSHIP T

Communicate directly to more than

45 000

entrepreneurs

in the townships that services millions of consumers on a daily basis Approximate, combine monthly spend estimated at

R450 million on product and services for their businesses

For more information contact pressman@contactmedia.co.za

> Focused and trade specific <

360˚ Marketing approach

Proudly endorsed by:

45 000

Estimated readersip

Read by business owners and their managerial staff.

PERSONAL FINANCE

K S I R R U O Y G N I T EVALUA

r? proper insurance cove ve ha u yo do d an d se ur business home-ba

Is yo

n important part of the success of any business is ensuring you’re protected from obvious risks. Insurers require that you declare any information that might affect your risk, which is why it’s important to tell your insurance company that you’re running a home-based business. But how certain are you that you are adequately covered?

Evaluating your risk There are a few key areas of risk you need to watch out for. Ask yourself: • Does your business have customers or clients who come to your house, such as for appointments, alterations or pick-ups? • Does your business require special equipment? This could include a laser-cutting machine, laptop or commercial kitchen equipment for a catering business. • Are you using your car for business purposes such as deliveries or meetings with clients? 16

www.spotongmag.co.za

• Does your business make or manufacture anything? • Do you offer a professional service? This includes accountants, engineers, auditors, architects, doctors and lawyers – anyone who is a formally certified member of a professional body. • Do you store a lot of data – including personal details from customers and back-up data? • Do you have employees working for you at your home?

How to cover yourself against risks and claims If you answered “yes” to any of the questions above, it might be time to consider specific insurance for your small business. Here are the types of risk and claims you will be covered against: Personal liability: Should a client or customer visit your home for business purposes and get injured – e.g. trip over equipment and fall – personal liability protection can cover you against a lawsuit.

Equipment cover: Remember that most insurers will only insure each household item against theft and damage up to a limited amount. If your business equipment is worth more than R2 500, you have to protect it with business insurance. Business car cover: If you are in an accident on a businessrelated trip – e.g. visiting a client’s factory out of town – your personal car policy will not cover the damages. Product liability: Anything you make – whether jewellery or food – can carry a risk. For instance, if you sell prepared frozen meals and customers got sick from eating your food, you could be sued. Professional liability: If you provide professional services (accountant, lawyer, tax advice), you need cover if there are any malpractice claims against you. Data/cyber insurance: Your personal insurance will not cover the loss of business data, for instance, if your back-up hard drive or computer is damaged in a fire. If you are storing

client information (names, addresses, email addresses, even credit card details) or your proprietary business information (supplier names or confidential pricing related to your homebased business) is put at risk by a data breach, this type of insurance will cover you to repair the vulnerability and any legal action from affected customers.

Choose the right insurer for your specific business needs Always choose an insurance company that has experience in dealing with big and small businesses. Also, check that the insurer has a good record for claim payments. Find out if there are other benefits for policyholders, such as a 24/7 claims and emergency service. Running a business from home is a convenient choice for many entrepreneurs. It gives you flexibility and precious family time and helps to keep overheads low. However, anyone who owns a home-based business – no matter how small – faces the same risks as any other company.

! S N O I T A L U T A R G CON

R E N IN W N IO IT T E P M CO CONGRATULATIONS to Nomvula Mathe, winner of the 3-day tourist class train and flight tour from JHB to DBN return for two people worth R7560.00.

Get your sunscreen and bathing suit ready for a well-deserved breakaway!

www.spotongmag.co.za

RETAIL NEWS

S S E R P E H T F F O T HO stry

spires in the retail indu

d in News that informs an

019 WINNERS 2 R EA Y E H T F O T C U PROD Despite a challenging economic environment, certain brands continued to innovate in the local market over the past twelve months and were deservedly recognised for their dynamism at the prestigious annual Product of the Year awards ceremony. “It was a tough year for brands, particularly those in the retail sector,” affirms Preetesh Sewraj, CEO and chief innovation analyst at Product of the Year South Africa. “The year started with a sense of optimism as South Africa enjoyed a large fuel cut and political confidence was on the rise. This confidence started to slowly be reflected in consumer spending patterns, which excited the market.”

“We continue to broaden the scope of our third-party endorsement programme to celebrate and reward brand innovation and boost awareness. This platform, therefore, guides consumers, helping them to find the best new products and services that can positively impact on their lifestyles and their pockets by delivering greater value for money,” concludes Sewraj.

The full list of category winners is: Category

Winner

Quick meals

Ready To Chef Meal Kits

Fresh foods

County Fair Fresh Chicken Modified Atmosphere Packaging

Home care

Jewel Home Cleaning Range

Healthcare

Betadine

Air care

Lampellent Diffuser

Baby care

Bennetts Baby Bum Crème

Food packaging

Glad Zip Seal Resealable Bags

Braai

Danie's Worcester Sauce Sprinkle

Feminine protection

Betadine Daily Intimate Care Range

Peri peri

Calisto's Peri Peri Tall Sauce

Snacks

Tambala Flavoured Cashews

Services

Dialdirect Insurance Payback

Health foods

Oh My Goodness range of products

Hardware

Edelweiss Super Glue

Smartphones

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Seasoning

Marina Lighthouse Salt & Pepper #BetterTogether

ISA TO MAKE A P O L L E H S R E W SASFIN PO RYDAY PEOPLE E V E R O F E L IB S S BANKING PO Sasfin, in collaboration with Hello Paisa, has launched a new banking initiative that is set to revolutionise the South African banking experience. Last year, Sasfin announced its ambition to deliver new products and services through either partnering with, acquiring or developing tech solutions that offer valuable services to customers. This is a significant step in Sasfin’s journey to serve new markets through collaborating with this techcentred and customer-centric focused business. As part of the Hello Group, Hello Paisa was the first company to be authorised as an independent money transfer operator in South Africa. 18

www.spotongmag.co.za

Supported by Sasfin’s banking platforms and infrastructure, Hello Paisa’s digital banking offering comprises an adaptable ecosystem of services, including an intuitive mobile app, mobile sim card, bank account and a Visa debit card that operates at any ATM or POS device. Based on their ecosystem, Hello endeavours to bundle its offering to suit South Africans' needs. The account can be opened in minutes and is driven by game-changing, smart technology. According to Ahmed Cassim, the managing director of Hello Paisa, creating personalised solutions to

serve the unbanked is a fundamental mandate of this initiative. “We serve hundreds of thousands of customers who are underserved, whom traditional banking players cannot reach. Providing them with access to the banking world will make a huge difference to them in growing their businesses and creating more jobs,” he says.

OXER STORES B Y, PA N K IC P 0 0 5 IN NK GOES LIVE SA’S FIRST DIGITAL BA

TymeBank kiosks in Pick n Pay and Boxer stores are equipped with highly secure technology using real-time biometric recognition. This means a customer doesn’t need an ID document or any other paperwork to open an account. It takes under five minutes and they will immediately be issued with a personalised, activated Visa debit card that can be used at any Visa merchant in the country. No monthly fees. The lowest cost bank account in the market by far. There are no monthly fees, no account initiation fee, no card issuing fee and no fees for the use of the card for payment. Cash withdrawals at Pick n Pay and Boxer till points are free, it costs R8 at any ATM and R2 at other major retailers, and the card can be used at any Visa merchant. Cash deposits at Pick n Pay and Boxer stores are R4.

This follows a successful soft launch in December when the bank went live in 20 Pick n Pay and Boxer stores. More than 50 000 customers have already opened a TymeBank account since then. TymeBank offers customers a full-service bank account for less than half the cost of the nearest equivalent product from any of the traditional banks.

Some of the unique features of the TymeBank account include: Open a bank account and be issued with a personalised debit card in under five minutes, with no paperwork required.

Great interest on savings. TymeBank’s EveryDay transactional account comes with a unique and flexible savings tool called GoalSave. It allows customers to earn up to 10% interest per annum on their savings after just three months, with no fees, restrictions or penalties. For the first time, customers can earn Smart Shopper points everywhere they shop. TymeBank and Pick n Pay have extended the Smart Shopper loyalty program to all TymeBank customers. A TymeBank customer will be able to earn Smart Shopper points anywhere when they use their TymeBank card to make a purchase. This is a first for Smart Shopper customers. Customers can also earn double Smart Shopper points when they use their TymeBank Visa debit card to swipe and pay at any Pick n Pay till.

LE TO THRIVE U R Y K S S W O LL A E IT R SHOP Sammy Mhaule got his first taste of entrepreneurship as a 14-year-old when he sold ice cream on the streets of Tembisa. Today he supplies sparkling juice to Checkers Hyper in Gauteng and Checkers in the Free State, but the journey from ice cream peddler to business owner hasn't always been smooth sailing.

His lightbulb moment came one day as he was walking down a drinks aisle and realised there weren’t many sparkling juices in which at least two flavours were blended. He incubated this idea for 18 months, a period during which he also enrolled in a supplier development Sammy Mahule “The members of my family are not wired programme. “I knew I needed support like me and they did not understand Skyrule Drinks is based in Kempton to develop myself to ensure Skyrule why I was willing to risk so much to run Park. It was important for Mhaule Drinks thrived.” my own business,” says the 39-yearto locate his business close to the In 2017 he was approached by Celia old, who has formal qualifications as a community that nurtured him and today Theron, a former divisional buyer for the mechanical engineer and marketer. he employs ten people from the area. Shoprite Group, who had heard of his He describes the last year as tough, The idea for his products came from an product and took a keen interest in it. but very rewarding: Skyrule Drinks was opportunity to capitalise on South Africa In the same year Theron joined Skyrule among the top 20 at the 2018 South hosting the 2010 Soccer World Cup by Drinks as its national key account manager. African Small Business Awards. supplying non-sparkling juice to hotels. Within a year of that initial contact “After the World Cup I got requests for In 10 years’ time, Mhaule hopes to his drinks were available in Checkers my juice to be more readily available own three manufacturing plants in Hyper stores in Gauteng. They are also on retail shelves. My challenge was to three provinces. “I also want Skyrule available in Checkers stores in the Free not introduce yet another fruit juice. I Twyst to ultimately be the beverage of State and Skyrule now has its sights set wanted a product with character, which choice for every customer that walks would stand out from everything else on on supplying the Eastern Cape in the into a Checkers or Shoprite store,” he near future. the shelves.” concludes. www.spotongmag.co.za

LIQUOR NEWS

THE TA VERN T ATLER

NEWS

FOR

THE L CocaIQUO Cola B R TRA evera DE ges S A to t ransit says N ion 10 t party uthu Mab 6

distri

e d mana istribution ngu, the th ge r a t i CCBS excellence rd A 7%. T . “This h is is attr is success for ou a highly s ibuted an ignific r distr with w to the d growth it mea ant m ibutor h pass i c hL o have all cu ns they can network b ve embra DP partne ion stome e n c rs b c a e usine Previo rs in t ow delive use ss opp d this heir d r u t t s o h l y o e , rtunit certai eliver mutua could y n y n LDPs ot accept of our cus area. relationsh lly benefici and At its becau annua delive tomer al i p p a a n r t d the rig (LDP) nersh se the s l ries fr i lekgo local distr o y p h m C s t w C system be ere no BSA a tla at ibutio antici in Bok nd LD tween tu .W th p n s Ps.” Cola B burg on 2 e Birchwo partner the eff ate that th e therefor sing 7 i o e custo ect of expa s would ha annou everages S February, d Hotel m v o C n oppor er base an ding our L e 106 o nced that i uth Africa ocat will (CCBS D f its L t d u Ps’ c n r i e t ies,” M be tra a DPs o A) resou n n r abeng ting new transi ce planning to its SAP e sitioning “Putting u said. t will b ion is comp system. On nterprise system all our LDP e usin t s l h c e o e a t nto th t we u e, a the a mile g the e se s SAP s ll 143 LDP succe tone becau is someth same The L ystem s DP pr s i s s . e f u i l t t o shows ng of his pr Essen CCBS o A rou gramme is t h i g a ow r l a mme te help s ly what w enabl p has be ing th to market art of the mall b e h a en. v blackcusto e com e don usine strate m e s grow and black f ses, most o is rural ers in the pany to rea gy, a to e f t partne become t male-owne them LDPs, reas. Work ownships ch its rue bu ing cl and CCBS d r s , . W e osely A has empo delive werm believe th siness w e ent,” M at’s ge it has ry and cust nsured sm ith the nu o a abeng Addre oppo lso create mer servi oother u said ine s rt c d . Rajba sing the LD Ninet unities for much-nee e, but lly, str Ps, Ra y per d e n e t d a d r e k tegy a irecto cent o previo esh prene f a toug r at CCBSA nd market “Not o usly disadv LDPs are urs. ing , h s f r a t a n rad id, 2018 oppo ly do LDP ntaged gr om , we s ing environ “Despite rtunit o s u c p r t eate w custo s. ill ma ment ies fo emplo m n i or r throu er service aged to gr n staff f y drivers, c themselve k g ow ou t h o our s, the rom lo rew a o u r r LDP d t y nd wa count cal co istribu ownships r r tion b for jo y like ours mmunities ehouse b crea , ever y . In a y tion s hould opportuni ty be nu rtured ”, 20

www.spotongmag.co.za

butor s onto

SAP

g ecyclin r s t r o pp SAB su s in Tembisa p me start-u rogram

tap t n e m t inves nt of n a s n n ope manageme e k e n i He the e v o r p to im resources water

a th Afric en Sou ering with k e in e The H ion is partn t nd for ry p e 4 v Founda ld Wildlife Fu Africa to 5 o c g e r in t e r t r o s o u p a So th aw sup the W WF-SA) underserved eloped hannesburg, and women ging v (W e d e r s u a t o n a d Na an man t of J g me SAB h anage formal es and isa, eas d youn help in ities better m ces. The in Temb ly unemploye ed co-operativ . r n s r s commu shwater resou a R1.2previou d into registe ng businesse g e r in f e li rovid 700 their organis n waste recyc ion is p WWF-SA over re than ity of t o a d m w n , o u n fo jor atio will t to their of oper ycled, the ma on gran f a year, which r s li h il t n m o c rse o a wate een re a few m the cou to help fund Ncotshane In just f waste has b ists of glass. g in o d in s m e t n s o s c o e c t) c be u gly tonn proje y weigh creasin ide global vation Pongola in r (b in y e h s e r n ic a o h s s c w mmunit ear st long urce r the co aries, nship n tal. al reso d increases a ant value is lo r o w f u o t s T a e n g d en an un th’s ific e of lu-Na erty bo nt, chall The ear essure as dem me time, sign ling and reus g KwaZu r ettleme outside prop plants. c a in s p s t y l c r p e a e e o h r d t d m , of r n a t y d e r o u f consist recove side an invasiv this inf erism. A tance o Within water leaks in ms and alien Champs, who eople consum aximising the es the impor erations with p e is , p m include ewerage syst ongola Enviro n and young g by not . “SAB recogn roach to its o ishen Morgan s s e P s in p , B t t g ie m t r p c n s c o it o a u y li il p w je d sa ab my spil pro pro s, re inly r econo ct packaging,” ability & cap t of the lunteers – ma usehold leak ites to the la r u a c p ir s c in u A a o a t xing h nity vo dump s on prod for sus commu ponsible for fi ell as illegal a focus ent director rica. w e s m f b e s e A r r a s g to – are procu nd AB InBev spillage he past . ackagin a led in t ater, werage ipality. of its p cled content e b s u at SAB % o 0 d 0 cy s1 has unic es w expect m majority re r water local m ay it us 5, SAB o e are mand fo change the w e m d m e a By 202 le or made fr r b g 030. the glo b es not the pro siness Across . If society do pply gap by 2 returna ating in and safety, bu rposing. ip ic u f the t s s r r a a s one o r 50 ye a 40% A ctors p g on health d waste repu uch e . e c e ll a c o f r c u ld an inin wate reso ts, s Waste we cou with tra cy, upcycling em with asse shared ken must use do the d e e t a id v a o im e lt rs t, t ter pro s th partne rs, Hein is the u upport uipmen ancial li “Water biggest brewe suppliers and director of and fin n, SAB also s rocessing eq ncies. g ie p io r c world’s nd ensure ou Loo, managin In addit les and waste ollection effi c a an ave ly v h e it t is r c r w as vehic recovery and e je pro says G a. e g ewing a cycling same,” n South Afric improv nda, Br g the bisa re re and trainin lives. e m g e a e T k y e e it ir u t th bil cin he Hein ants in frastruc is redu ustaina prove t r it ken’s s making giant ting the wate “Particip le to put the in nd to help im e in e H r a h a r b e e g e a e r h u e t s t n o b u o d r e e Th be ld, th breweries an ent. Among r o good ulture of t o d W e r e id its Bett prov ironm se in water s is a c uses in he env a , there red water it es back into t ed in a decre bal brewerie Equally being nurtu lo g g lt r g n u y a f s li it h o c e duced as r disc mun rint recy s, this h ross its footp ineken has re t the com fi in e h n e it e c b w frica, H ption a as an consum 08. In South A . which h al positive 0 n % roject since 2 usage by 18 additio n everyone,” s, this p job a r o e re t t a c a e a e w s rc to be its imp pment ater sou so Ngo cting w e skills develo people’s says Sifi ventional te ro p d e id n “Beyon ws us to prov , help improv South of Unco ho managed g o w f also all nd by so doin roga, Heineken Waste, mentation o a a rs le M e p t k n e m e r. e c e s li ith s directo ays Mil ject. lives,” s orporate affair the pro pskill c Africa’s -SA to u stipend. F W W enable them with a around e nt will g The gra rs and provid plete trainin gement, a e m volunte o Champs co financial man ise ir a v ic r s n a o E t b e , tre nt Th et thea ironme r-tothe env r literacy, stre schools, doo ation e l t rv a u e c s p lo n m o co within ilding and c s s e n e e bu awar owledg door kn ss. re e e, we a awaren as thes ially h c u s tives espec lp nities, gh initia “Throu ssist commu d areas, to he ,” a e e able to water-stress cious resourc e r in p e t s s o o th m ve this conser es Maroga. d conclu www.spotongmag.co.za

NEW RETAIL PRODUCTS

F L E H S E H T N O W NE RPOSE KEEP A CHUX ALL-PU EARBY ABSORBENT CLOTH N

The Chux All-Purpose Absorbent Cloth is a super-absorbent, super-strong, reusable cloth - and it's machine washable. Ideal for all types of cleaning tasks in and around the home including washing up, soaking up spills and dusting. Here are a few life hacks that will solve a few of those tricky cleaning situations: • The strong Chux All-Purpose Absorbent Cloth can be used to clean up any spill when little mistakes happen. Simply wipe, rinse, wring and repeat. • Dust surfaces, wet your Chux AllPurpose Absorbent Cloth to wipe surfaces super-clean, wring the cloth and wipe again – wet and dry with one cloth!

• Give your garden furniture a good wash with the super strong Chux AllPurpose Absorbent Cloth, put it in the washing machine and use again. • Wipe up water and steam on surfaces in the bathroom. • Rain and muddy footprints on the floor? No problem - simply wipe with a Chux All-Purpose Absorbent Cloth! The recognisably yellow Chux AllPurpose Absorbent Cloths have a million uses. Make sure you always have one nearby at all times. Chux can be found at selected Spar, Pick n Pay Family and OK Foods stores nationwide.

For more information on Chux visit www.chux.co.za

FLAVOURS W E N O W T S E H C N U LAAGER LA Generations have enjoyed the health benefits and natural taste of Laager Rooibos and consumers can now enjoy two fresh new flavours: Mint Flavoured Rooibos & Chamomile Tea and Cranberry & Wild Cherry Flavoured Rooibos. These two new flavours join the existing Green Rooibos favourites: pure Green Rooibos and a Citrus & Ginger Flavoured option. “The range now has a herbal flavour for every occasion and mood," says marketing manager Candice • For those feeling run-down, the zesty Sessions. “We’ve specifically looked at flavour and aroma of the Citrus & variants that have a positive effect on Ginger flavoured Green Rooibos is one's wellbeing and are excited about the the ideal combination to awaken your delicious flavour combinations and health senses and give you the lift you need. benefits that each product offers.” • The juicy burst of berry flavours in So which flavour is best for you? the Laager Cranberry & Wild Cherry flavoured Rooibos will delight your • If you are looking for a way to relax senses no matter your age and leave and unwind after a busy day then you feeling refreshed. This flavour a cup of Mint Flavoured Rooibos & is also delicious served cold as an Chamomile tea is the perfect cuppa iced tea. for you. The blend combines the best of Rooibos, which is naturally caffeine • The pure Laager Green Rooibos free, with the well-known soothing variant is made from unfermented benefits of chamomile. rooibos and packed with the benefits 22

www.spotongmag.co.za

of green rooibos to restore your mind and body - the ideal beverage for those looking to lead a healthier lifestyle. The best way to enjoy your preferred flavour of Laager Rooibos is to add a tea bag to a cup of freshly boiled water and let it brew for five minutes - then sit back, relax and savour the flavour. Available in packs of 20 teabags in leading retail stores nationwide. For more information visit: www.joekels.co.za

HECKERS HYPER C D N A S R E K EC H C T A NEW PRODUCTS k Pots

Simple Truth Snac

There are currently six pots in the range. • Goji Berry, Oat & Honey Pot: glutenfree oats soaked in full cream yoghurt and honey with toasted seeds and goji berries. • Tropical Chia & Oats Pot: gluten-free oats soaked in coconut milk and full cream yoghurt with honey, flaked coconut and pineapple.

e free Kids cereal that ar from nasties

• Bean & Corn Pot: red kidney bean, corn and salsa salad with chilli, coriander and toasted lentils. • Chicken, Grains & Basil Pesto Pot: sliced grilled chicken breast with mixed grains, rocket and basil pesto. • Egg, Grains & Sundried Tomato Pot: egg with mixed grains, baby spinach and sundried tomato pesto.

zzas Kiddies' gourmet pi

Take the stress out of breakfast with the new Oh My Goodness! cereals available exclusively from Checkers. These healthier yet super-tasty cereals are the perfect companion to any family’s pantry with its no-junk promise: • Reduced sugar • Gluten-free • No artificial colours or flavours • High in nine vitamins • No added preservatives The range is available in three flavours: fruity hoops, chocolate blocks and strawberry hearts.

FUSION… From the makers of NGE 6% presenting MR ORA ncentrate Orange Squash Co Adding a FUN & LIVELY character to the beverage game! With a Distinct Orange taste, Mr Orange is also Tartrazine Free and has a 10 month shelf life. Mr Orange is easily recognisable in its green label and available in 2 Litre & 5Litre clear PET packs. The 2L makes 8L’s and 5L makes 20L’s diluted juice. Coming soon in a 50ml Ready to Drink. For more information visit: www.dynamicbrands.co.za

• Sweet Potato, Broccoli & Bacon Pot: roasted sweet potato, broccoli and bacon with yoghurt dressing.

Asian ready meals

Go on a food journey from China to Thailand with the new range of Asian convenience meals available at Checkers.

Following the successful introduction of gourmet pizzas to its convenience offering last year, Checkers has now also launched Bella Vita mini gourmet pizzas for the little ones. Made with real Italian flour and fermented to create the perfect sourdough, the dough is then handstretched and stone-baked. The end result: an Italian masterpiece with a crisp ciabatta crust, topped with specially selected ingredients. The mini gourmet pizzas include two variations: The Oh My Cheese: a cheesy sensation of mozzarella, white cheddar, pecorino and feta with a fresh tomato and garlic sauce. The A-Mayo-Mazing: a rich and creamy speciality of chicken mayonnaise and a duo of cheddar cheese.

The range includes: • Pad Thai: a classic Thai dish with rice noodles, sweet and sour Pad Thai sauce, soya-flavoured chicken, bean sprouts, roasted peanuts and fresh coriander. • Thai Green Curry: a Thai favourite with sticky jasmine rice, Thai green curry sauce, fried chicken strips, green beans, broccoli and fresh coriander. • Beef Chow Mein: egg noodles, chow mein sauce, stir fry vegetables, fried beef strips, spring onion, bean sprout and fresh parsley. • Cashew Chicken: butter basmati rice, cashew sauce, stir fry vegetables, fried chicken strips, roasted cashew nuts and fresh coriander. • Sweet & Sour Pork: a popular Chinese dish with egg noodles, sweet & sour sauce, pork meatballs and stir fry vegetables. • Tom Yum Fish: sticky jasmine rice, Pangasius fish, tom yum coconut sauce and fresh coriander. For more information visit www.checkers.co.za www.spotongmag.co.za

Recommended retail prices at time of going to print – prices subject to change at retailers’ discretion. Images: Manufacturers and distributors.

The new Simple Truth on-the-go snack pots will help you eat healthier when you’re on the move and the "hangry" sets in.

RETAIL INVENTORY HEADER

K C O T S L I A T E R L ESSENTIA HELLMANS ORIGINAL MAYONNAISE n’s At the heart of Hellman s lie jar e ais nn yo Ma l na igi Or offer you a t tha ts ien red quality ing u can use Yo smooth, creamy taste. aise as a nn yo Ma l na igi Or Hellman’s . ng ssi dre spread or as a salad www.hellmans.com

t ice pop A freeze-at-home sorbe y of funky is available in a variet l love as wil s kid the fruit flavours trazineTar s. much as the adult ificial art no h wit d an free, natural t Ice rbe So ps sweeteners, Crazy po best the ly on ng usi de Pops are ma cool ly ng shi fre quality ingredients. Re th. oo sm y ull htf lig de d an

STORK COUNTRY SPREAD

ROYAL BAKING POWDER

en a ican brand that has be A well-known South Afr d and Trie rs. yea ny ma rite for kitchen cupboard favou you nd bra with this iconic tested in many formats, we As e. tim ry eve s result are sure to get the best atch, dition of baking from scr honour the age-old tra er wd Po g kin Ba yal Ro ct but there’s no better produ different in ble aila Av rs. yea 0 – trusted for over 15 tin, het, 50g sachet, 100g sizes such as the 10g sac d 500g refill pack. ck an 200g tin, 200g refill pa nal.com za.mondelezinternatio

PASTA GRANDÉ

We love Pasta Grandé kes Macaroni because it ma . ese che d an c the best ma with at gre tes tas i on car Ma a a meaty bolognaise or caroni ma d Ad ce. sau esy che to thicken soups and for , added texture, richness . and body a

www.pastagrande.co.z

VICKS VAPOR RUB

ds come in the way Don’t let coughs and col sweet dreams. ’s ily of your and your fam ht hours of relief from VapoRub gives you eig ms so you can enjoy pto coughs and cold sym ep, even with a cold. a full night of restful sle www.vicks.co.za

BLACK CAT SMOOTH PEANUT BUTTER

original Black The one, the only, the tter, needs no Bu ut an Cat Smooth Pe h peanut introduction. Packed wit silk. as th oo sm power and as www.blackcat.co.za

POPS CRAZY POPS SORBET ICE that

www.candicraze.co.z

has a Stork Country Spread tency sis con g din smooth-sprea tering wa uth mo y am cre d an of our taste that makes it one old favourites. www.stork.co.za

TERIAL SOAP C A IB T N A H S E FR X E T PRO families with Protex aims to provide

n against the best daily protectio ating cre ts, ea thr h alt harmful he they can a safe environment so d get ahead achieve their goals an e you a clean giv in life. Protex helps and creates g lin fee g hin and refres germ ing a barrier of long-last n. protectio www.colgate.co.za

ALL GOLD APRICOT SMOOTH JAM

ot Jam with All Gold Smooth Apric s is perfect ive vat ser pre d no adde es and ad rin ma for desserts and es. ich dw san great on www.allgold.co.za

PANADO

sted Panado is a tried and tru ican Afr uth choice for most So es, ach ad he at tre to families body aches and fevers d flu. associated with cold an www.adcock.co.za

S E G A R E V E B BRAND NEW NEW LIQUOR PRODUCTS

GUNPOWDER GIN O B N A H S M U R D H IS INTRODUCING IR

In the province of Connacht in the West of Ireland, on the shores of Lough Allen, at the foothills of Sliabh an Iarainn, lies the tiny rural village of Drumshanbo. There you will find PJ Rigney’s The Shed Distillery where medieval copper pot stills are used to fuse oriental botanicals with the local Irish ones. As it turns out, they get on very well indeed. The result of this passionate exploration is Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin – unique, extraordinary and remarkable. In fact, it’s been voted best gin by the Irish! Says Rowan Leibbrandt, founding owner of Truman & Orange (and the liquor distributor bringing South Africa this delightful new premium gin import), “South Africa is now the fifth-largest gin market globally and South Africans are thirsty for unique, premium gins that tell a story. The story behind Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin is like an adult fairytale for curious gin-lovers looking to take the path less travelled when it comes to

what they choose to put into their tonic water. It’s the answer for those seeking to be invigorated by new, interesting drinks that are so much more than just a drink; they are experiences in and of themselves.” If you’re looking for a story, Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin is the real deal: the curious mind of PJ Rigney assembles 12 botanicals from across Asia and Ireland and slow-distils them by hand in a medieval copper pot gin still with a unique botanical vapour basket. Eight botanicals are added to the medieval copper pot still, including star anise from China, coriander seed from Romania, angelica root from Germany, caraway seed and cardamom from India, orris root from Morocco, juniper berries from Macedonia and meadowsweet from Ireland. A further four botanicals are then added to the vapour basket: gunpowder tea and Chinese lemon from China; oriental grapefruit from Indonesia

and makrut lime from Cambodia. This unlikely concoction is left to rest and mature. Then it’s bottled, labelled and box-packed by hand in the remote Shed Distillery – the first distillery in the West of Ireland in over 101 years – in the wild and rugged Drumshanbo. Available at most good bottle stores, including Norman Goodfellows, Makro and Pick n Pay Liquor. Visit: www.trumanandorange.com

’S OF LONDON GIN N A M Y A H S E H C N U LA TRUMAN & ORANGE Truman & Orange, the premium drinks company that has grown by 400% since 2016, has launched Hayman’s Gin in South Africa. Touted as "a gin for people who understand gin", Hayman’s is a true English London dry gin, made in England using a 150-year-old family recipe of just ten botanicals steeped in English wheat spirit for a full day before distillation. It is a fresh, bright and classically balanced gin with crisp citrus, subtle notes of exotic spice and the remarkable depth and complexity traditionally associated with the London dry style. It’s also unquestionably premium. The family ethos behind Hayman’s Gin permeates everything. Fourth generation master distiller Christopher Hayman’s great-grandfather pioneered the classically balanced, traditional style of

www.spotongmag.co.za

English gin that inspires Hayman’s Gin when he developed what we know today as Beefeater Gin. When the business was sold in 1987, Christopher took the opportunity to buy back part of the business – renaming it Hayman Distillers and starting a process that would see him realise a long-held ambition to bring back the classically balanced styles of English gin pioneered by his great-grandfather. This year, celebrating 50 years in the gin industry, Christopher Hayman has passed on the hands-on approach of his 49 years of working in English gin to his children, who have taken over the business. Aside from Hayman’s True English London Dry Gin, a second variant will launch in SA simultaneously: Hayman’s of London’s True English Old Tom Gin. Dating back to a period when gin was more richly flavoured, the generous quantities of botanicals used in the family recipe create a bold citrus and juniper pine character that is rich and rounded on the palate with a beautifully delicate finish. The subtle, underlying sweetness keeps it true to the original style of Victorian gin first enjoyed in 19th-century England. Both variants of Hayman’s of London are available nationwide in all good bottle stores, including Makro, Norman Goodfellows and Pick n Pay Liquor. Visit: www.trumanandorange.com

M LAUNCHES IN U R FT A R C " SS LA G ERICAN "FARM TO AWARD-WINNING AM America's only single-estate, single-barrel rum is now available in South Africa. Richland Rum, a family-owned, awardwinning rum from Georgia, stays true to traditional rum-making standards, with the purest ingredients and a no-rush approach to producing quality products. The brand has been making rum for the past 20 years, using two varietals of sugar cane grown in the sandy soils of the Richland Estate, distilling in copper pots and using oak barrels for maturation. Because Richland Estate produces sugar cane for use in rum rather than molasses, the agricultural practices are

focused on developing the potential flavours of the rum. The sugar cane is processed into cane syrup, then fermented and distilled before being aged in virgin white oak barrels for a minimum of 40 months.

“Richland Rum is a family-run business, where years of tradition have created authenticity, and this was recognised by Forbes, who awarded the title of Best American Rum for 2018 to the Richland Rum Cask Strength,” Da Cruz says.

The terroir at Richland — sundrenched skies and summer rains — creates the optimal growing environment for the raw ingredients, “the stage on which the Richland orchestra will compose its masterpiece”, according to Ludgero da Cruz and Douglas Oberwortmann, owners of Covert Distributions, who are responsible for bringing the brand to South Africa.

Today almost all commercial rum is made from molasses, a byproduct of sugar refining, rather than the cane syrup used during the 18th and 19th centuries. Richland Rum practices ultra-high sustainability farming methods as part of its farming practice, which comes not as a cost-saving exercise but with a desire to protect the available resources. Four expressions of Richland Rum are now available in South Africa – Virgin Coastal Georgia Rum, Old South Georgia Rum, Chateau Elan Port Cask Exchange and Old South Georgia Rum Terrapin Double IPA Cask Exchange. The rums can be enjoyed at Cause|Effect and the Athletic Social Club in Cape Town and are sold by selected retail outlets including Norman Goodfellows and Bar Keeper. Visit: www.richlandrum.com

LCOHOL-FREE BEER A , G IN ST TA T EA R G : NEW HEINEKEN 0.0 Heineken presents its latest innovation, Heineken 0.0, an alcohol-free lager brewed with a unique recipe for a distinct balanced taste – and only 69 calories per 330ml bottle. The brand’s iconic green label has been turned blue – the colour associated with the alcohol-free category. The integrated launch campaign includes a TV commercial, digital media, out-ofhome and experiential activations plus on- and off-trade promotions. Master brewers of Heineken’s beer created the new alcohol-free beer using only natural ingredients, resulting in a beer brewed for beer lovers by beer lovers. Willem van Waesberghe, the global craft and brewmaster at Heineken,

said; “Removing alcohol from regular 5% Heineken beer would have been easy, but it wouldn’t deliver the best-tasting non-alcoholic beer. Heineken 0.0 beer is brewed from scratch and has a perfectly balanced taste with refreshing fruity notes and soft malty body.” consumer needs. Heineken has seen strong growth in the alcohol-free “Heineken 0.0 opens up new occasions segment and expects this to continue, for beer lovers or those making healthier driven by the global cultural trend of lifestyle choices without having to living a balanced, healthy lifestyle. compromise on taste. Now you can Heineken 0.0 gives consumers a choice enjoy the unique and refreshing taste for all their drinking occasions, without of Heineken 0.0 any time of the day, compromising on quality. whether after exercise or while watching an early morning game,” said Heineken Available in 16 markets around the world, marketing manager Lauren Muller. Heineken 0.0 is available in South Africa in a 330ml bottle and a 330ml can. Heineken is committed to introducing new and innovative products to meet Visit: www.heineken.com www.spotongmag.co.za

LIQUOR NEWS

WINNING WINES e out tops on the awards

Our local favourites com

NEDERBURG DOES IT AGAIN!

scene

Nederburg has been included in the highly anticipated top 50 list of the World’s Most Admired Wine Brands by UK publication Drinks International for a fourth consecutive year in 2019. The Paarl winery is one of only two South African wine brands to appear on this year’s top 50 list, selected by 200 of the most renowned names in the global wine industry, and strengthened by the expertise of well-known specialist wine market research and consultancy firm Wine Intelligence, which helped conduct the 2019 survey. According to Drinks International, to make it into the international line-up of the top 50 wine brands demands consistent or improving quality, a reflection of region or country of origin, a responsiveness to the needs and tastes of target audiences, excellent marketing and packaging and a strong appeal to a wide demographic. Niël Groenewald, MD of Nederburg, says: “What an honour for Nederburg to be featured, for a fourth time in a row, in this esteemed international list of top global wine brands! We are delighted by this news and especially thankful to our viticulture and winemaking teams

for their zealous focus on innovation, not merely for the sake of newness but to see how they can continually improve what they do. They continue to explore new wine-growing areas, plant new vines, and trial new cultivars, blends and techniques to maintain Nederburg’s name as the byword in South African wine excellence. It’s their adventurous spirit and sense of curiosity that drives them to keep discovering and experimenting.” Nederburg’s success as one of South Africa’s most lauded names in wine is built on a rich history and tradition of winemaking excellence spanning more than 200 years. The winery prides itself on its ability to produce both speciality and popular wines. It grows its own grapes, but also sources fruit from a long-standing network of supplier growers across the Cape, giving it access to excellent quality grapes. Its cellar is designed to simultaneously produce connoisseur and mainstream wines for export to more than 80 countries across the world. Nederburg was one of the first South African wine brands to enter the international market and has been trading in Germany for three decades.

MPETITION CO E IN W AL N IO AT RN TE IN SURVIVOR GOLD RUSH AT Survivor, the free-spirited Swartland wine range, has triumphed at the 2019 Mundus Vini Spring Tasting in Germany with gold medals for two of its red wines. The gold medallists are Survivor Pinotage 2017 and Survivor Wild Yeast Syrah 2017, the brand-new addition to the trusty Survivor fold. Both wines were among the award winners showcased at ProWein in Düsseldorf, the world’s largest trade fair for wine and spirits. Mundus Vini, founded 18 years ago by the publishing company Meininger Verlag, is Germany’s leading wine competition. The judging panel for the 2019 Spring Tasting comprised 260 wine experts from 50 countries who assessed 7 200 wines over six days from 156 winegrowing regions across the globe. 28

www.spotongmag.co.za

The just-released Survivor Wild Yeast Syrah 2017 is a dark, full-bodied wine with luscious layers of violets, blackberries and spice supported by soft, supple tannins. This 100% Syrah was fermented in 500L French oak barrels using only naturally occurring yeasts. Survivor Pinotage 2017, the second 2019 Mundus Vini gold medallist in this intrepid range, is a barrel-matured pure-blooded Swartland wine teeming with hearty fruit flavours such as prune, plum and cherry, complemented by elegant spice and cedar notes. Survivor takes its name from the tale of a hardy Nguni cow that jumped off an open bakkie while being transported from one Swartland farm to another, landing unscathed in the middle of a vineyard. A metaphor for brave choices, the story of the Nguni cow continues to inspire this adventurous wine range from Overhex Wines International.

THIRD TOKARA EXCELS FOR T 10-YEARCONSECUTIVE YEAR A OLD WINE AWARDS Tokara, the acclaimed family-owned Stellenbosch wine estate, has excelled as a top-performing cellar at the 10-Year-Old Wine Awards 2019 for the third consecutive year.

Red, all scoring 93/100, followed by the Reserve Collection Noble Late Harvest and Reserve Collection Elgin Sauvignon Blanc, both on 90 points.

Showing its prowess as a world-class producer of red and white wines of remarkable ageability and consistency, Tokara was ranked second-highest performer overall with 90 points or more awarded to all five of its wines entered in the competition this year. Tokara had the highest-scoring chardonnay, white blend and joint-highest red blend with all three category winners scoring 93 on the 100-point scale.

“This is Tokara’s third foray into the 10-Year-Old Wine Awards. We pride ourselves not only on the consistency and longevity of our wines but also of our people. Our viticulturist Aidan Morton is the scientist behind our vineyards and coupled with the youthful exuberance of Stuart Botha in the cellar, it is a perfect match,” says Karl Lambour, Tokara general manager.

The five Tokara 2009 wines awarded 90 points or higher are the Reserve Collection Chardonnay, Directors Reserve White and Directors Reserve

These award-winning wines are a reflection of everything the estate stands for – refinement, elegance and balance and above all, are a true expression of place.

E DISTANCE AT H T S E O G G R E B E D O RO WARDS 10-YEAR-OLD WINE A Roodeberg, the legendary South African red blend celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, has stood out in fine company as a brand with staying power in the 10-Year-Old Wine Awards 2019.

Roodeberg’s achievement is the latest feather in the cap of this signature red blend that has stood the test of time, creating memorable moments and bringing friends together the world over since 1949.

Achieving the second-highest score of 92/100, the 2009 Roodeberg was ranked third in an impressive line-up of nine wines that broke the venerable 90-point barrier in the red blend category.

Its rich heritage and colourful tapestry of wine folklore has seen Roodeberg evolve from the master’s original blend to an accessible, contemporary classic.

A record number of 92 entries from 42 producers participated in the competition, held annually under the winemag.co.za banner to showcase age-worthy South African wines. All the entries this year hailed from the 2009 vintage, generally held as one of the best in living memory.

Roodeberg is the brainchild of Dr Charles Niehaus, a legendary pioneer of the South African wine industry, who led much wine development at KWV in the early 40s. Today, Louwritz Louw follows the string of fine winemakers who have borne the torch Dr Niehaus first lit, proudly continuing the Roodeberg tradition. www.spotongmag.co.za

LIQUOR TRENDS

H T U O S E H T N I S D TREN Y R T S U D N I R O U Q I AFRICAN L umers coming back

misation keeps cons Innovation and premiu

Townshend, nsulting and Marylee Co d an ics yt al An of ad ch firm IRI By Liezel Matthee, He or at marketing resear ct re Di t en pm lo ve De Learning and

www.spotongmag.co.za

Local South African liquor trends follow global trends GLOBAL VERSUS LOCAL TRENDS Liquor has always managed to withstand tough economic times and the last two years have been no exception. In the market research firm IRI’s report, “Top Categories Performance Overview in Key European Markets” (April 2018), European Union liquor value growth is ahead of consumer packaged goods (CPG) by 0.6%. Within the United Kingdom, liquor is the top performing macro category, reporting growth of 4.4%.

WHAT IS DRIVING GLOBAL LIQUOR GROWTH? • Beer growth continues to be driven by the rise and continued popularity of craft beer, encouraging category premiumisation. • Modern spirits, such as gin and vodka, registered doubledigit growth year on year in Germany, UK and France.

THE POWER OF MILLENNIALS According to IRI USA data, 35% of current USA alcohol consumption is attributed to Millennials (aged 18-34 years old) with Baby Boomers (54-74 years old) accounting for the majority of alcohol consumption. However, it’s the Millennials who have the purchasing power of the future. They are the drivers behind the trends that are delivering liquor growth both globally and locally. Second to India, sub-Saharan Africa has the second largest population of Millennials in the world, according to researchers Rapid Shift. South African Millennials are our second largest generation at 27% of the population. It is their preferences and needs that must be satisfied in order to drive our local liquor sales.

BEER & SPIRITS BENEFIT FROM LOWER CPI, COMPETITIVE PRICES AND CONVENIENCE How is South Africa’s liquor industry performing? Top-end liquor and wholesale have outperformed overall retail CPG sales growth, despite Sin Tax and VAT increases in 2018. Volumes have increased by >10% per annum, suggesting South Africans are drinking more. The category growth drivers in South Africa reflect global trends in that beer and spirits are seeing the majority of the growth, with flavoured alcoholic beverages also growing (ciders, flavoured wines and spirit coolers), albeit to a lesser extent.

www.spotongmag.co.za

LIQUOR TRENDS

2017 and the start of 2018 saw lower inflation for beer and spirits, in comparison to wine, according to the StatsSA Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures.

New store openings certainly support overall industry growth, with comparable liquor store growth outperforming retail sales growth.

Figure 1: South African Liquor Category CPI

LOCAL IS LEKKER Support for neighbourhood breweries and spirit makers is also growing, providing an environment where the consumer can connect with the craftsmen themselves. Mixologists providing cocktail theatre for craft gins and flavoured vodka, for example, provide the full experience consumers are looking for and an important way for manufacturers and retailers to connect with this niche consumer.

Prolific innovation is providing excitement and encouraging experimentation in the liquor industry as consumer expectations rise CONSUMERS ARE SEARCHING FOR QUALITY, VARIETY AND TRANSPARENCY

Source: StatsSA CPI Time Series. Indexed to Dec 2016

How did manufacturers and retailers keep price increases in check? Lower commodity prices, especially on spirits, were a key driver, however online purchasing and price competition have offered consumers value at their doorstep. Beer growths in mainstream segments have been successfully driven by consumers up-trading into larger cans and bottles, as well as the introduction of the 18s multipack. These all provided consumers with exceptional value on a price per litre basis.

BROAD PRODUCT SELECTION Premium and craft ranges encourage category premiumisation, however consumers are still buying value based, mainstream products. A dichotomy exists in liquor where consumers continue to seek value based products on the one hand, but indulge in premium brands when the occasion calls for it. This is not unique to the liquor industry; it mirrors the current macro food trends in South Africa. It is important that manufacturers and retailers cater to these consumption needs by providing a wide selection of products on shelf in order to capitalise on this behaviour.

CONVENIENCE The increased presence of liquor retail outlets has made it easier and convenient for consumers to make liquor purchases while doing their grocery shopping. Checkers has expanded its LiquorShop outlets by almost 50 stores in the last year. Spar has added approximately 40 Tops stores every year since 2013, bringing the total number to more than 730 shops. Pick n Pay now has more than 440 liquor outlets, after having opened 59 new liquor stores in the last year alone. 32

www.spotongmag.co.za

The allure of premium and craft ranges is driven by today’s quality-conscious consumer whose expectations and growing experimentation are apparent both globally and locally. • Premiumisation. Consumers continue to demand a superior standard from their brands as they pass up budget alternatives in favour of boutique labels and premium niches for the right occasion, particularly in on-consumption venues. Premium brands are not only providing top quality products, but they are also curating exclusive occasions at sophisticated venues, appealing to their niche consumers’ need for status and recognition. These brands have become personal and aspirational identity statements for their consumers, providing the social, and social media, cachet that they crave. • Flavour exploration. The growth of food experimentation, experiences and events has overflowed into spirits and beer where consumers are looking for creative alcoholic options. The blending of various styles and exploration of different flavours is blurring category lines, for example in spirit ciders and outlandish blends in beer like coffee beer. • Healthy options. Reflecting the trend in food categories, beer and spirits have evolved and are responding to changing consumer habits. There is an influx of product innovation promising low-calorie, low-carb, gluten-free, lactose-free and alcohol-free offers appealing to the health-conscious consumer who wants to moderate their intake of these ingredients and who previously may not have bought into these categories for the traditionally fully-loaded options. • From origin to occasion. Consumers are becoming increasingly curious about their brands and actively search to understand what they stand for. It is important that liquor brands connect to the end consumer by communicating the entire brand journey, from origin to occasion, ensuring that this message matches the consumer’s value set. To successfully understand the consumers’ value sets, provide them with social media platforms where they are empowered to control the brand’s conversation. Manufacturers and retailers can use this information to create innovative new products, as well as personalise communication to specific target groups.

As can be seen with the current trends in liquor, innovation is key for creating category excitement and keeping consumers engaged and coming back for more.

Shoppers are switching from whisky to gin, vodka and new flavours

Craft beer does not only attract higher living standards measure (LSM) consumers. Heineken’s Soweto Gold, for example, recently became one of the top-selling craft beers in formal retail, attesting to the fact that craft beer is for everyone in South Africa. Figure 2: Craft Beer Volume Sales and Active products

Almost a third of whisky shoppers are choosing to purchase less whisky and more gin and vodka, and they are not just switching to the budget brands. Innovation in flavours and new tasting experiences, coupled with support for local distilleries, has changed the way white spirits are being consumed. The premium craft gin segment is growing at over 100% per annum and retailers are taking full advantage of this trend. The number of craft gins available on shelf increased by 2.5 times versus a year ago. Flavoured gins have expanded to include more floral and citrus notes, with the likes of fynbos flavours doing well in South Africa. Source: IRI Retail and Wholesale Scan data 4 years to July 2018

Not only has gin expanded its flavour explorations, so too have mixers. Pink tonic water and elderflower, cranberry and hibiscus flavoured tonic waters provide an additional zest for which consumers are willing to pay a premium.

Three key trends drive South African liquor growth

Flavoured vodka has exploded with exotic flavours such as wild berry and guarana, providing 1.4 times as many products on shelf compared with 2016.

1. GLOBAL VERSUS LOCAL. South Africa is a unique country and requires local growth strategies, however global growth trends are also evident in here. Liquor is growing ahead of CPG, driven by white spirits and beer.

Whisky remains the largest spirit category in South Africa despite the recent growth challenges, offering prestige and various health benefits to consumers. Although whisky is not as flexible in terms of flavour options, there is an opportunity for manufacturers to expand their flavour profiles through whisky cocktails or various mixers and to position this distinguished drink in the middle of the flavour explosion. In fact, in the USA, distillers are creating new mash bills, and large brands are launching their own craft variants. One thing is certain, if a product has an innovative flavour, a story to tell and delivers on quality, consumers will be willing trialists and potential ambassadors for the brand, trendsetting at shared occasions.

Flavoured, craft and non-alcoholic beers outperform traditional lagers, with craft beer showing no signs of slowing FLAVOUR AND CRAFTMANSHIP CONSIDERATIONS IN BEER Outside of spirits, flavoured beer is an example of how consumers are experimenting with new flavours and embracing innovation, driving its double-digit growth. Flavours such as apple, lemon and orange are performing well. Despite craft beer costing two-and-a-half times the price per litre of traditional lagers, the retail data in Figure 2 indicates that there is no slowing in growth. The number of beer products available to consumers is beginning to plateau, however, they are spoilt for choice with a wide range of craft beer available through local breweries. This is also reflected in the increased availability in retail outlets with more than 700 craft beer products available across formal retail stores.

Millennials are the second largest generation cohort in sub-Saharan Africa. According to IRI’s latest shopper survey, 63% of all South African Millennials use their smartphones to research product and store information. Coupled with increased ease of access to social media platforms, this means manufacturers and retailers can expect continued alignment with global trends. 2. INNOVATION. A key growth driver for white spirits and craft beer is through flavour exploration and providing healthier product options. Shoppers are switching from whisky to gin and vodka, which have offered exciting innovation. With the number of available products increasing for consumers and the popularity of sharing occasions, expect further growth from brands that empower their consumers through social media and innovate to meet their needs. Craft beer product range growth might be plateauing, however, the volume sales are not. These new products are meeting the expectations of their target consumers, as well as reaching new ones, and are not showing any signs of slowing. 3. PREMIUMISATION. The innovation across white spirits and beer is encouraging premiumisation and providing strong growth for these categories. Whisky has an opportunity to position itself amongst this flavour explosion through whisky cocktails and various mixers to capture a wider audience.

www.spotongmag.co.za

TAVERN REVIEWS

E C I V R E S R U O Y T A s ading liquor trader

Spotong chats to le

ANT R U A T S E R R O U THIKO’S LIQ tion: NTHA Owner: Jomo

nisa Thiko | Orga

trade? t into the tavern How did you ge n’t de in 2004. I was no I got into this tra re we e er th d an e working at the tim ein so I found an nt taverns in Vlakfo ve the community ga opportunity and needed. ey a service that th being joy most about What do you en a tavern owner? I have so much My patrons and joy each other’s en fun and we all joy the close company so I en nds that are bo friendships and lar rn is very popu ve ta y M formed. tavern y m d an d ow cr ly with the older patrons so I real attracts peaceful eing everyone se look forward to trons make the each day. The pa le. hi w business worth

tavern? re plans for your Do you have futu er ow it into a bigg Yes, I want to gr 11 ith w g bi so y read business. It is al w ho e I want to se employees but make it. n ca I ul sf succes munity? back to your com How do you give vern from my own ta I don’t sell food embers m ity un m m d co but I have allowe ing by preparing liv to earn a decent my patrons. They to od fo ng and selli in the outside area at of e us ll fu ve ha th ad gl am I d rn an front of my tave ul also be successf to le ab e ar ey ty th ni rtu po op e ith th entrepreneurs w em. n th that I have give

ion Vlakfontein, Stat Location: 2484 n ei nt fo Street, Vlak 2, Woodpecker

Jomo Thiko

KWA MNAKA TAVERN

HA a | Organisation:NT Owner: Alfred Lang

www.spotongmag.co.za

grateful that I can I leave to them. I am ccessful business su d an ng leave a thrivi ring where I ide to them one day cons started. to your How do you give back community?

d crèches in my I assist the schools an money, buying g tin na community by do oiling the kids sp d an s rm ifo school un d. foo with donations of Street, Location: 38/3 Ingrid Vlakfontein Images: Tavern Owners

Alfred Langa

the tavern trade? How did you get into rted on a very small I started in 2003. I sta left my job because I e. cas scale with one tter focus on my I wanted to have a be of making an d tea own business ins w run as our family employer rich. It is no n and daughter so fe, wi business and my from trading nt we I . me th wi rk all wo cking more than sto w no to with one case a at time! three hundred cases u face in this What challenges do yo industry? and blessed trading I have been so lucky have no complaints! in this industry and I ns for your tavern? Do you have future pla business to both Yes. I am leaving this my legacy that be ll wi is of my kids. Th

NOZI’S TAVERN

KALTA a | Organisation:

mnq Owner: Nozibele No

How did you get into the

tavern trade?

and tobacco and criminals took money a s wa I . s in the same 00 ern 20 tav in ee ern thr they robbed I started my tav to ng ttli ce from the ba an s ist wa I evening! We need ass domestic worker and ssed pa nd e for us. sba saf t hu no my is it as se et police becau make ends me my se rai to ing on and I was alone try y young at the ns for your tavern? three sons who were ver Do you have future pla s, fee l oo sch for time. I had no money ttle store instead I was always I want to trade as a bo uniforms or food and e ng plu d I feel that I am an the e er tak saf of a tavern. It is worrying. I decided to er be of e a tavern and I h one cas now too old to operate and started trading wit . use ho P . RD iet qu my want peace and out of my bedroom in rtly after that SAB came to see me sho more stock, your community? with How do you give back to and they assisted me ed en . It all happ signage and branding r in my area so B’s assistance SA of se cau I am a community leade clothing, Be t. fas y ver , s ers wa I , business I assist with food hamp with growing my small in need. se tho the to h e wit vic me ad money and able to renovate my ho help and I for for me on to ess. I built People like to come proceeds of my busin to them me. toilets and believe that God sends my tavern and I installed B SA d to God an windows. I am grateful se early days. tho in me ing ist ass for u face in this What challenges do yo industry? s been targeted The crime! My tavern ha . On 31 ed three times since I open robbed and re December 2018, we we re killed. The four of my patrons we

BVFB se | Organisation:

anga Owner: Musa Ntsh

Musa Ntshangase, owner of Musa's Inn

s Street, Location: 1563 Greenfield i len rhu Eku Thokoza,

nment are great atmosphere and entertai trade? ern tav r. I serve a tte the o be n int eve get How did you and the food is meals which delicious menu of light . My stokvel 06 20 in wors rolls ern ere tav bo my es, ed I open include sandwich start trading ps. chi and group suggested that I ak and ste tertainment because there was no en ether tog e com to a are r ou your community? place for us in How do you give back to e. tim the at ax and rel s grass! I also In summer, I cut everyone’ this in e fac with food and r you yea do s the ut nge lle gho What cha assist throu people as I can. ny ma donations to help as industry? t we don’t , My main challenge is tha Location: 15792 Ext 16 Department of the m fro rt leni po rhu Eku s, oru receive sup slo Vo We also suffer Economic Development. I feel that and es” tax n “si with all the that we can so rt po they should offer sup also create we se cau be s ern tav grow our es. ess sin bu jobs with our small rt from the rest What sets your tavern apa a? of the taverns in your are “The Clubhouse” My tavern is known as se the and it is the best becau

www.spotongmag.co.za

Images: Tavern Owners

MUSA’S INN

Nozibele Nomnqa, owner of Nozi's Tavern

TAVERN REVIEWS

MARY’S INN Owner: Mary Msibi

LTA | Organisation: SA

o the tavern trade? How did you get int y in 1999 until I finall I started very small d rte sta I . 07 20 in it rm got my shebeen pe ss. bo n be my ow because I wanted to ged to many lon be I d, rte sta I e Befor ly, the Castle Lite Stokvel groups, name xandra and the Ale Stokvel, The OGs of el el. I used my stokv Hunter’s Dry Stokv Inn s ry’ Ma s. es sin bu money to grow my fficial” clubhouse for is now also the “uno t Chiefs fans are – bu Pirates supporters ! also welcome

age your patrons to How do you encour drink responsibly? my patrons to eat I always encourage inking and I do before they start dr ovide for them at have meals that I pr courage them en o als I a small cost. n you enter my to drink water. Whe sign saying that big a is tavern, there owed” and all states “No children that the legal ow kn I s.” “No under 21 anged that ch I t age to drink is 18 bu use the ca be ern tav my rule to suit o don’t wh es on youngsters are the y. ibl ns po res ink dr know how to

Mary Mbisi

you face in this What challenges do of giving back passed on. That is my way me. ted por industry? sup e ck to your to those who hav How do you give ba g din tra er op t a pr Street, I am struggling to ge erate as a tavern. community? Location: 3616 Grace Ntseni n op it license so that I ca g on a shebeen perm who requires some Alexandra I will assist anyone I am currently tradin recognised as a d if I am able to be an to ce e form of assistan and I really want fac I at th ge en all definitely count on her ch help then they can tavern owner. Anot ess and sin bu my e , I always help rat ity pa un se me! In my comm is the desire to te era op u yo en people who have lt wh with funerals of the my home. It is difficu cause be me ho ur yo m your business fro erly. you cannot rest prop

VIVIAN’S PLACE

a Teffo Owner: Sharon Hlap

LTA | Organisation: SA

ck How do you give ba o the tavern trade? How did you get int the tavern in My parents started in this tavern. up w 1993 and I gre d after my mom The tavern is name legacy. In 2004 ily and it is our fam y, and I took over my husband, Samm ern. My parents tav e th the running of Limpopo and have since retired in ers. ion ns they are now pe

Sharon Hlapa Teffo

and husband Sammy

www.spotongmag.co.za

ding license but permit or a liquor tra on the way forward we need assistance nsible traders. po res because we are

you face in this What challenges do industry? challenge is that Right now my main 2 November on our permits expire rried that we wo lly rea am I 2019 and r permits ou ew won't be able to ren permits ing ard reg s law because the continue to nt wa I change all the time. a r th eithe renewed operating legally wi

? to your community

ity members and I assist my commun them to prepare give back by allowing my tavern. In de of and sell food outsi unity members also mm co e th y, wa at th ns have a wide benefit and my patro se from so no-one oo variety of food to ch ever goes hungry. n? plans for your taver Do you have future d lude renovating an My future plans inc the to s es sin bu l sfu es leaving a succ ng I am actively growi next generation so nt my wa o als I . em th for this business d re communities an business to assist mo e ag old an . There is community members do to e lik uld wo dI home next door an business. more for them as a er 8th Route, Location: 125 Corn a Alexandr

TAVERN REVIEWS

LOVERS INN

Dlamini

Owner: Mangaliso

How did you get into the tavern trade and what challenges do you face in this industry? I started my tavern in 1997. It was the only type of business that I was looking to get into and I waited for the right opportunity. I also really wanted to work for myself and I knew that I would be able to run my own tavern successfully. The main challenge that I am facing is the theft of my stock. I have a massive problem with stealing whether from staff members or patrons. I am really struggling with how to get the theft under control and I also battle with patrons who start fights in my tavern. I have had to hire extra security to ensure my patrons’ safety.

How has Club 10 assisted you in the running of your tavern? Club 10 has really assisted me well. My patrons and I enjoy the events that I am able to host with them and I particularly love the display pieces that they send me for marketing. It brightens up my tavern. What are your top-selling brands? My top-selling brands are Heineken and Black Label. My patrons come for the ice-cold beers!

Mangaliso Dlamini

Do you have future plans for your tavern? Yes, I do! My future plans include a big renovation in the near future to create some much-needed extra space.

Location: 38861 Freedom Square, Bloemfontein, Free State

N THUBALETHU TAVER lamini

Owner: Nothile Dh

How did you get into the tavern trade and what challenges do you face in this industry? I started my tavern in 1992 all by myself. There was a demand for a tavern in my area as the other taverns are quite a distance away. Many people approached me to start a tavern as everyone in my area knows me and they wanted a tavern which they could have easy access to. A challenge that I face is the problem of crime. I have been robbed before and you just never know when you will be a victim of crime. How has Club 10 assisted you in the running of your tavern? Club 10 has assisted me with promotions which allows me to offer my patrons the very best deals and I also benefit from the discounts given to me which makes my money stretch more. What are your top-selling brands? I sell so much beer! I would say that my top-seller are definitely Castle Lite, Black Label and Heineken. Do you have future plans for your tavern? I would really like to redo the tiles outside! I am also planning to renovate and add more shelter outside – but only when the money comes!

www.spotongmag.co.za

Thubalethu Tavern Ladies

Location: 1060 Msane Street, Ezitendeni Area, Kwamsane Township, Mtubatuba, KZN

ODDFELLOWS HOTEL Owner: Eneyew “Fifi”

Geteye

How did you get into the tavern trade and what challenges do you face in this industry? I bought Oddfellows in 2012. I operated another tavern previously but sold it. As soon as the opportunity came to buy another tavern, I grabbed it. I don’t have any challenges. I enjoy this business so much and my patrons do too. I have a popular tavern and it is always filled with patrons playing pool, or watching the rugby, cricket and soccer on the TVs. Oddfellows Hotel

How has Club 10 assisted you in the running of your tavern? I have been a member of Club 10 since 2012. I enjoy the discounts, promotions and the marketing material that they send me. I am also the only Club 10 outlet in my area so that brings a lot of feet through my doors because my patrons trust the Club 10 brand. What are your top-selling brands? My top-selling beer brands are definitely Castle and Castle Light, and in the spirits range, my patrons enjoy Johnnie Walker Red Label, Old Buck and Smirnoff.

As a tavern owner, how do you give back to your community? I have been donating money to the local football teams for a long time. If any of the players need anything, I assist them. I recently purchased soccer balls and donated it to one of the teams in my area. Location: 107 Cambridge Street, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape

BLUE HOUSE TAVERN Owner: John Mayo

How did you get into the tavern trade and what challenges do you face in this industry? I started my tavern in 2006. Before that, I was operating a tuckshop but my customers convinced me to start a tavern instead because we didn’t have one close by. They convinced me and I did it! The challenges that I face is maintaining the safety and security of my patrons and staff. I have upped my game and we screen and search each patron who comes through our gate. If we do find any weapons, we confiscate them and immediately notify the police. It is working and my searches keep the unwanted elements out of my tavern! How has Club 10 assisted you in the running of your tavern? Club 10 blessed me with a brandnew branded fridge which I am very

grateful for. I also love the discounts and promotions – whenever I buy stock I always get a great discount from them. What are your top-selling brands? My top-sellers are Hunters Dry, Savannah, Hunters Gold, Heineken, Castle Lite and Klipdrift. Do you have future plans for your tavern? My future plans include building a cold room in my tavern for the beers to keep them cold. If I have a cold room, I will be able to buy a lot more stock. Beers must never be warm! I would also like to invest in air conditioners for the summer season because it gets so hot and then my patrons will be more comfortable in the heat. Location: 47 Bennett Street, Orkney, North West Province John Mayo

www.spotongmag.co.za

LIQUOR INVENTORY HEADER

K C O T S R O U IQ L L IA T N E ESS

JC LE ROUX LE DOMAINE

CHIBUKU

e Beer of Chibuku is known as 'Th ican Brand. It is Afr an Africa' and is truly and marketed found throughout Africa many in ake Sh as Chibuku Shake er companies. oth by ica Afr in countries s brand thi , ver we In South Africa ho United by ted rke ma d an d is owne National Breweries. a www.unbreweries.co.z

hops, Brewed from the finest d Italian an y rle ba spring-planted ro is a zur maize, Peroni Nastro Az h an wit er lag g hin res crisp and ref um mi pre is unmistakable taste. Th s Pil the in d fte cra is Italian lager te tas ed nd style, delivering a rou between with a perfect balance n malt and lia Ita of ss tne ee sw the specially the firm bitterness of . ies iet var ps ho ed ect sel

SOUTHERN COMFORT LIME LIQUEUR WHISKY

nks.co.za

COUNT PUSHKIN

ich makes it pure Five-times distilled, wh stal clear in Cry at. ne joy enough to en ld with bo d every respect. Full an . Lively uth mo the in ct great impa h wit e lat flow across the pa y ibl red Inc l. fee c eti an energ ng gli tin , an neutral with a cle . feeling in a crisp finish a Versatile and just what . be uld sho a dk vo neutral .za

www.countpushkin.co

HARRIER WHISKY

uth African Harrier is a blended So rs, it yea ee thr for ed Ag . Scotch lden go a , dy bo possesses a light . ish fin th oo sm a d an colour,

www.spotongmag.co.za

CORONA EXTRA

www.corona.com

www.b2cpremiumdri

www.jcleroux.co.za

brought up on Born in Mexico and the perfect is a the beach, Coron simple ’s life to t en complem colour, light, n lde go pleasures. The d iconic handrefreshing flavour an ed off with pp to are painted bottle e. When the lim ed ez ue sq ly a fresh is Corona. er be e living is easy, th

PERONI NASTRO AZZURO LAGER

www.distell.co.za

all the finesse and Le Domaine expresses blanc intertwined n no vig crispness of sau ss of the Muscadel. with the gentle sweetne , this fun sparkling Refreshing and youthful of fresh fruit nce wine offers an abunda finish. and a lingering, clean

ns – ctive spirit of New Orlea The original and distin iskey wh d an ce on of fruit, spi known for its combinati e lim of t zes ra ext an with flavours – is balanced -pour rfectly mixed, ready-to flavour to produce a pe the nts me ple com e Lim drink. Southern Comfort dition of lime lending ad original flavour, with the ility associated with the iab soc d an fun the itself to mon mixing ritual. It’s parent brand and its com any occasion, best for mixed and ready-to-go t or shaken over ice. served chilled as a sho t.com

www.southerncomfor

RED SQUARE VODKA Triple distilled vodka which can be enjoyed neat or with your favourite mixer. www.redsquaredrinks.co.za

LIQUOR INVENTORY HEADER

OUDE MEESTER BRANDY the first South Launched in 1948, it is d the pot still use ve ha to African brandy ely blended nic A d. brandy-making metho d slight an it fru of s che brandy with tou s. ate col hints of spices and cho za

www.oudemeester.co.

JOHN BARR BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY

nd malt John Barr unites Highla ucture and richness str for ies isk and grain wh a mellow finish. It is for and Speyside varieties mas of chocolate, baked characterised by rich aro ked bread, followed by ba y sweet apple and freshl ts on gerbread and hazelnu notes of ripe apricot, gin maple finish. g rin the palate, and a linge om www.johnbarrwhisky.c

PERMANENTLY BRANDED

FURNITURE

Together with ROC Composites* we have designed a range of durable furniture that fits right into the tavern environment. The branding is embedded in the resin giving you a hygienic, durable and vibrantly branded work surface. This range of furniture is the easiest way to give your outlet a face lift - customers will see and feel the difference immediately. Speak to your top brands about upgrading your venue - ask for it by name. Action Retail web: Email: phone:

CAFE 6 SEATS UP TO 8 PEOPLE

WWW.ACTIONRETAIL.CO.ZA john@actionretail.co.za +27 21 552 8960

CAFE 4 SEATS UP TO 4 PEOPLE

PARK BENCH 6

*www.roccomposites.co.za

4 SEATER ALSO AVAILABLE

? T IF L E C A F A D E E N ERitNh innovative branding solutions R TAplV DOESyoYurOtaU vern com etely w ADVERTORIAL

Transform

ction Retail has a long and innovative history of producing high-quality, durable point-ofsale and promotional items to bars, taverns and restaurants. Action Retail helps brands stand out and drive volume in on-trade environments and assists venues to enhance their décor and advertise to their clientele. From tablecloths to light boxes, free-standing units (FSUs) and counter displays, bottle glorifiers, pricing visibility solutions and signage to snapper frames, Action Frames has been the go-to supplier for high profile brands such as Heineken, Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker (to name but a few) for more than two decades. With this vast experience, Action Retail has developed unique insights into what works in the tavern environment and understands what drives purchase decisions, where these decisions are made, and what makes the greatest impact when refurbishing or upgrading a tavern. While many brands continue to invest in stock standard point-of-sale (POS) items, which still have their place, Action Retail has identified the future of venue branding. This insight has led Action Frames to launch a new division, ROC Venue, aimed at allowing taverns and brands to completely transform their venues with durable, high-quality, permanently branded furniture items. We provide game-changing, venue-life-time branding asset solutions to the on-trade environment and associated brands.

Using a process called resin encapsulation, ROC Venue creates tables in various sizes, benches and coffee tables that can be branded as subtly or boldly as you choose. Remember that furnishings make the most significant and long-term impact on the appeal of any venue, and tables are where most purchase decisions are made, so these are an ideal asset for both brands and taverns. Branding can be customised to unique specifications, including the tavern’s name and storied history, or designs from brands that wish to make an impact in these high-volume outlets where brand reputations are increasingly being built. Available in gloss and matte finishes, these items are extremely durable and hard-wearing and are designed for indoor and outdoor use. Table tops are manufactured from fibreglass, with bases ranging from wood to metal and PVC. The branding design is embedded in a solid resin coating, meaning it will not peel or fade. Our coffee tables have removable tops, making them ideal for extra storage, and they can even be used as ice baths for large functions! Does your venue have existing tables or benches that are looking scruffy, and are you tired of plastic tablecloths that go missing and are clumsy to use? ROC Venue even has a solution to upgrade your existing standard-size benches and tables: tabletops that simply slot over your existing table or bench to create a brand-new, slick and designer look. Tafel Lager recently transformed this tavern's tired bench-tops with its bright, bold new tops - which will last for ages.

An added benefit is that our sleek, smooth tabletops are easily wiped clean of drink or food spills without staining or absorbing moisture. This also makes them extremely hygienic. Our tables can also be produced with an A4 or A5 clear window, allowing you to place your menu or advertise your current specials. This can be easily interchanged simply by sliding out the paper and replacing with a new offer. Various branding options can also be used to demarcate certain areas within your venue. Imagine creating a premium VIP area with tables featuring top-ofthe-range whisky, brandy or cognac branding, and perhaps only allowing patrons ordering premium drinks to be seated at these VIP areas? If your regular suppliers are not yet aware of this awesome new innovation from a supplier they already know and trust, be sure to enquire when next they visit your outlet and transform your venue together!

PROPERTY

! R A T R O M D N A S K MOVE OVER, BRIC e rs make for affordabl ne ai nt co ng pi ip sh Repurposed entrepreneurs p hi ns w to r fo es is business prem

A shipping container converted into a bar

igh population density, high building costs and a relative lack of formal infrastructure in settlements and townships make it difficult for small business owners to build new premises. But there is a far cheaper and quicker way to expand your growing business. Township entrepreneurs with limited resources now have access to low-cost premises that are easy to set up in the heart of the communities they want to serve and operate in. Dozens of old shipping containers have been given a new life in our townships as spaza shops, hairdressers, barber shops and even schools and libraries! Containers have afforded township entrepreneurs an innovative way to start and maintain businesses with little initial capital and low overheads and allow them to operate more competitively. The container-based service has become a popular alternative for informal traders and small business owners who were previously operating on the streets or out of their homes. “Containers are fast becoming the first option for start-up businesses,” says Chris Gunning, sales manager for Container Conversions. “Using converted shipping containers allows the entrepreneur to have options to upscale or relocate the business quickly and efficiently.” Used shipping containers are strong, secure structures that can be used for accommodation, businesses or a combination of the two,” he says.

www.spotongmag.co.za

New and pre-owned shipping containers come in various sizes and can be bought or rented. The containers are extremely robust and therefore ideally suited to rugged environments, especially where safety is a concern. They are easily stackable and can be joined to make larger, secure units.

Container premises are: • Spacious: Containers are designed to store and transport huge volumes of goods. As a result, they make spacious and comfortable premises that can be up- or down-scaled on demand. • Quick to set up: Containers take a few weeks to customise and set up, depending on your specific requirements for your unique business needs. • Portable: Containers are easy to transport, anywhere. • Customisable: You can paint, clad and insulate a container, add windows, doors and a roof, plumb it, electrify it, and roll out the Wi-Fi. You can join one or more units together for extra-large space, or you can downscale to any size and dimension. • Environmentally friendly: By revamping and recycling a used container, you’re doing your bit for the environment. Containers as an alternative retail space are a game changer for improving and revitalising the South African township economy.

RECIPES

! D E T R O S S E H IS D G IN T S U BUDGET-B eat

Tasty ideas with corned m

s and has been part of South African household has nd Bra l Bul rs yea 60 n tha re mo For l enjoy these full of goodness. The whole family wil chs ma sto g pin kee ut abo n bee ays alw dish suggestions from Bull Brand.

H SPICY HOT DOGS WIT SWEET ONIONS

S MINI MEAT & PAP TART These tasty pap tarts combine two of SA’s favourite dishes – pap and meat. You can bake them as individual servings or as one large hearty tart.

Ingredients • • • • • • • •

1 litre water 500ml (2 cups) maize meal salt to taste 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges or slices 2 cloves garlic, crushed sunflower or olive oil 1 x 300g can Bull Brand Corned Meat, cut into small cubes 10 black olives, halved

• • • •

salt and pepper to taste 3 large eggs 125ml (½ cup) milk 10ml (2 tsp) dried thyme or parsley • 250ml (1 cup) grated cheddar cheese • 5ml (1 tsp) prepared mustard

Method 1. Mix the water and maize meal in a saucepan, season with salt to taste and bring to the boil while stirring. Reduce heat, cover and simmer on very low for about 45 minutes or until cooked, stirring occasionally. 2. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool. 3. Meanwhile, prepare the filling by frying the onion in oil until golden and soft. Add the garlic and can of Bull Brand Corned Meat and fry until the meat is lightly browned. Set aside. 4. Once the maize pap has cooled, whisk in 1 egg and then press the mixture into the bottom and sides of 6 to 8 small, loosebottom tart pans or one large pie dish. Spoon the meat filling into the tart bases. 5. Whisk the 2 remaining eggs with the rest of the ingredients and pour into the tarts. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 30-40 minutes, or until the fillings are just set. Serve with salad.

A wors roll with a twist. Quick and easy to make.

Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • • • •

3 large onions, sliced in rings sunflower or olive oil salt, pepper and sugar to taste dash of vinegar 1 x 410g Rhodes tomato and onion mix 2 cloves garlic, crushed 10ml (2 tsp) chilli flakes 2ml (½ tsp) ground cumin 15 ml (1 tbsp) ground paprika few dashes Tabasco sauce 1 x 300g can Bull Brand Corned Meat seasoned cake flour 4 fresh hot dog rolls

Method 1. Fry the onions in a little oil until soft, season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in a generous spoon or two of sugar and vinegar. Continue to fry on a medium heat until lightly caramelised, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside. 2. Then place the tomato and onion mix in a saucepan together with garlic, chilli flakes, cumin and paprika and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat and simmer without a lid until reduced and thick. Taste the sauce and season with Tabasco and more salt, pepper and sugar as required. Remove from heat, cover and set aside. 3. Cut the Bull Brand Corned Meat in thick strips and dip each in cake flour. Fry in a little hot oil until lightly browned on both sides. 4. To assemble, cut a slit into the top of each roll. Spoon in a generous portion of sauce, add a few strips of the meat on top of the sauce and finish with the onions. Garnish with rocket, if using, and serve.

www.spotongmag.co.za

RECIPES

EASY MAC AND CHEESE Nothing beats the comfort of a hearty, yet quick to make mac ‘n cheese. Add corned meat for a flavoursome and nutritious dish.

Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • •

sunflower oil 1 onion, chopped 1 x 300g can Bull Brand Corned Meat, cut into small cubes 50g tomato paste 500g (1 packet) macaroni, cooked and drained 500ml (2 cups) cheddar cheese, grated 1-2 tomatoes, sliced (optional) 500ml (2 cups) milk 4 eggs, whisked salt and pepper tomato sauce to serve

Method

SPICY ONE-DISH RICE This meal is a real budget beater. Add some sambals like chopped tomatoes, cucumber or sliced banana and you’ll have a feast.

Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • • • •

1 large onion, finely chopped 30ml (2 tbsp) sunflower oil the seeds of 4 cardamom pods 8 cloves, slightly crushed 1 cinnamon stick, broken into smaller pieces 2.5ml (½ tsp) turmeric 2 bay leaves 500ml (2 cups) rice 750ml (3 cups) prepared chicken or vegetable stock 1 x 300g Bull Brand Corned Meat, cut into very small cubes 5-15ml (1-3 tsp) dried red chilli flakes 45ml (3 tbsp) margarine or butter 45ml (3 tbsp) finely-chopped coriander leaves

Method 1. Fry the onion in oil until soft then add the cardamom seeds, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric and bay leaves and fry for a further minute. Then stir in the rice. Add the stock, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook for 10 minutes. 2. Add the Bull Brand Corned Meat and chilli flakes and stir lightly. Cover and cook for a further 10 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. 3. Mix the margarine or butter and coriander leaves and serve with sambals.

www.spotongmag.co.za

1. Heat some oil in a saucepan, add the onion and fry until soft and golden. Add the Bull Brand Corned Meat and tomato paste and fry for about 5 minutes until the meat has broken down. 2. Place the cooked macaroni in a greased oven-proof dish, top with the corned meat mixture and add ¾ of the cheese. Mix lightly, smooth out the surface then top with the tomato slices (if using). 3. Whisk the milk and eggs together and season to taste. Pour over the macaroni mixture and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. 4. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 40 minutes or until the egg is set. Remove from the oven and serve with tomato sauce.

Visit www.bullbrand.co.za for more recipe suggestions.

WORLD WHISKY DAY

E B O L G E H T S S O R C A E T RA ds and your rye whiskies? A DAY TOur boCurEboLnsEB from your blen Do you know yo

By Emily Stockden

e celebrate World Whisky Day on 19 May and it’s a good time to get to know the ins and outs of this tricky tipple! All whisk(e)y is made from just three ingredients: water, grain and yeast. There’s a lot more to it from there. To be called Scotch whisky, the liquid must be produced, distilled at 98.4 alcohol by volume (ABV), and aged in oak casks for a minimum of three years in Scotland. Scotch whisky (spelt without an ‘e’) can be blended – when different Scotch whiskies of different ages and flavours are blended to get the perfect balance – or single malt – meaning that the whisky is distilled at one distillery and then matured and bottled there. It’s a myth that blended whisky is inferior to single malt; in fact, it’s the biggest seller in the whisky category. As the only independent, SA-owned blended Scotch whisky, Bannermans is blended using more aged malt than traditional blends – five-to-six-year-old malts rather than the traditional three-year-old malts used in many blends – resulting in a bolder, more complex flavour and a longer, smoother finish. With older malts making the blend, it’s a steal at R199 a bottle! Whisky develops flavours during the distillation process and the slower the process, the fruitier the whisky, owing to the liquid’s prolonged contact with the copper still, as in the case of Bannermans. It also derives its flavours from the casks in which the liquid is matured, so if a whisky is matured in ex-Spanish sherry casks, balanced with ex-bourbon casks, it’ll create a rich, smooth character like Bannermans Finest Scotch Whisky.

www.spotongmag.co.za

Bourbon whiskey (yes, spelt with an ‘e’) is as different to Scotch as America is to Scotland. For whiskey to be called bourbon, its mash (the mixture of grains from which it is distilled) must contain at least 51% corn and be distilled at 90% alcohol by volume (ABV) or less. The rest of the grain used to make it is usually a mixture of barley and rye. The liquid must be put into only new charred oak barrels at 62.5% ABV or less and it must be free from additives. The name bourbon comes from an area known as Old Bourbon, around what is now Bourbon County in Kentucky, USA. The Buffalo Trace Distillery is the world’s most-awarded distillery (even if you include Scotch distilleries) so we will use their range of bourbons and rye whiskeys as examples. Made from the finest corn, rye and barley malt, Buffalo Trace is a bourbon whiskey aged over years in new oak barrels in century-old warehouses until it reaches the peak of its maturity. Well priced at R299 a bottle, it’s well worth testing it out if you think you’re up for something different in your whiskey journey! Sazerac Rye retails for about R549 a bottle and is a good example of a rye whiskey. It’s also the only one available in SA at the moment! The New Orleans original and a bartender’s favourite around the world, Sazerac Rye is distilled from at least 51% rye and you’re sure to impress next time you’re talking whiskey, if you have managed to get your hands on a bottle – the supply is very limited as no-one could’ve predicted the bourbon boom we’re currently experiencing six years ago, when it was laid down to mature!

COCKTAILS

WINTERn WARMupUthPe peYrfeOctUwR hisky and bourbo We rounded ugh the winter season cocktails to get you thro

GINGER WHIP YOUR THREE SHIPS WHISKY INTO AN EFFORTLESS COCKTAIL

BOURBON COCKTAILS

THE SAZERAC RYE OLD FASHIONED Ingredients • • • •

1⁄2 tsp Sugar 3 dashes Angostura bitters 1 tsp water 50ml Sazerac Rye

Add the sugar, bitters and water into an Old Fashioned glass and stir until the sugar is nearly dissolved. Fill the glass with large ice cubes, add the Sazerac Rye, and gently stir to combine the flavours. Express the oil of an orange peel over the glass, then drop it in.

BUFFALO TRACE MINT JULEP GINGER WHIP Ingredients • 25ml Three Ships Whisky 5-Year-Old Premium Select • 200ml ginger beer • 3 drops of bitters

Simply pour the ingredients together, add large blocks of ice and a mint sprig and enjoy!

Ingredients • 1 tsp simple syrup (sugar syrup) • 8 fresh mint leaves • 50ml Buffalo Trace Bourbon

Add the sugar syrup to a julep cup (or an Old Fashioned glass). Clap the mint leaves in your hands before dropping them into the glass to release the flavours in the leaves without smashing them up. Add the bourbon and pack tightly with crushed ice. Stir until the cup is frosted on the outside. Top with more crushed ice to form an ice dome and garnish with a few drops of bitters and a mint sprig.

THE BANNERMAN Ingredients • 25ml Bannermans Finest Scotch Whisky • Ice • 1 tin ginger ale

Pour a shot of Bannermans over 4 blocks of ice in a highball glass. Pour the ice-cold ginger ale over the top. Add a piece of lemon, if that’s your thing. Enjoy with good friends. www.spotongmag.co.za

TECHNOLOGY

D N A S P P A L A C O L , N IO T FINTECH INNOVA ! P A N S A H IT W E C N A R EASY INSU RUCIAL FINANCE A SHOPS ACCESS C Z A P S S LP E H A IC FR ZANDE A It is estimated that the spaza shop market in South Africa is valued at around R40-billion per year and that 90% or more of the transactions are in cash. This market is growing at around 10% each year. Despite this, South Africa’s informal market is characterised by unbanked spaza owners with limited or no access to better financial products. This makes it difficult for them to deal with fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, who generally do not open lines of credit with smaller retailers that order in small quantities. This mismatch allowed a local financial technology company, Invoiceworx (now Zande Africa), to step in and offer an innovative financial and distribution platform that provides trade and merchant finance to spaza shops. Zande was founded by CEO Siya Ntutela and Mdu Thabethe, chief operating officer, in 2017 to help spaza shops access crucial finance. Explains Ntutela, “One of the primary reasons South African spaza shop owners don’t succeed is a lack of finance and broken supply chains.” In fact, only 20% of spazas are owned by South Africans for

this reason. The rest are owned by nonSouth Africans. The business provides cash and credit service offerings to all spaza shop owners and Zande transacts with any spaza shop that wants better pricing and better service.

to apply for credit, check outstanding balances and make payments using their phones. The platform also facilitates cashless transactions between suppliers and retailers, in the process eliminating the cash-in-transit risk for suppliers.

In addition, with 20 vehicles on its books, Zande has developed a better model for moving products from its warehouses to spaza shops while creating employment in communities. Through the driver platform, transporters get paid weekly per load delivered to In addition to two warehouses in Ermelo their local spaza shops. Bakkie or truck and Nelspruit, Zande is set to grow this owners are invited to register at www. number with plans of expanding its first- zande.co.za to become part of the driver mile delivery and payment solutions community. offerings to spaza shops in and around Zande raises lines of credit (30 to 60 KwaMashu, KwaZulu Natal. days) with large FMCG manufacturers. Zande provides lines of credit to spaza These credit lines are then extended shops so that they are able to buy to informal retailers via physical stock and repaid in 7 to 14 days. Zande stock. This is done through a microdistribution model to allow the spaza to delivers directly to the shops using a take advantage of better pricing directly last-mile distribution model. Due to the volume of stock that Zande purchases, from manufacturers and producers. The it negotiates bulk discounts with spaza owners build a credit score by suppliers. These discounts are shared trading in cash with Zande over three with the shop owners and inventory is to six months. The USSD technology delivered on credit. developed by Zande allows the owners “The credit facility we offer assists owners to fill their stores and avoid stock-outs. Providing this working capital unlocks the trading and employment potential of thousands of individuals and businesses,” say the owners.

Invoiceworx has changed its name to Zande Africa, which means to multiply. “The new name better reflects our business and our evolution into mobility and scaling of the business,” says Ntutela. “We are now ready to fundraise to boost the speed of our growth.”

Founders of Zande Africa, Siya Ntutela (CEO) and Mdu Thabethe

www.spotongmag.co.za

R UPLIFTS EXPERIAN’S GELEZA EN SECTOR’ NSE SOUTH AFRICA’S ‘U Experian South Africa has launched its ground-breaking, innovative smartphone app, GeleZAR. South African slang for "learning about money", it aims to bring more micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) into the mainstream economy. “GeleZAR has been developed to help such entrepreneurs gain basic business and financial education skills and also so that they can more easily access personalised financial products at interest rates that work for them,” says Simon Rudman, who leads social innovation Experian SA. “From a credit bureau perspective, there are millions of ‘thin file’ people and MSMEs in sub-Saharan Africa. These are people with limited information on a traditional credit bureau or have no information at all and find themselves excluded from mainstream finance. They often face more difficulty – or higher costs – when applying for financial products or services,” explains Rudman. “We believe that introducing new and more appropriate data sources is the key. There are many forms of alternative data that could help build a financial footprint and positively impact the lives of many.”

The GeleZAR app was developed by Experian in partnership with local South African consumer and fintech developer Flat Rock Solutions. It is a mobile phone app designed to provide financial education and credit scoring to micro-entrepreneurs and individuals to ensure that they get the credit score they deserve. The app also advises individuals on how to maintain good credit health and recommends remedial actions, such as seeking a debt counsellor, if the need arises. With their permission, micro-entrepreneurs will be able to build an alternative credit score using hundreds of mobile data points through the GeleZAR app, to determine creditworthiness. “Only data that an individual has consented to share will be used to assess an individual’s stability and credit score,” explains Rudman. “The greatest benefit for individuals is that of financial inclusion, whereby people will get access to financial products while banks and lenders will begin to see these individuals in a new way to offer the credit and interest rates they deserve.”

PICTURE! A G IN P P A N S LY P IM S BY S INSURE YOUR ITEM Pineapple is a fresh take on the insurance industry. Not only have they made insurance as simple as snapping a picture, but they have flipped the entire insurance business model on its head - taking what was once seen as a grudge purchase and turning it into an enjoyable, fun and fair experience. Matthew Elan Smith explains the advantages of using Pineapple: “Pineapple provides comprehensive insurance cover and the ability for members to keep all of their premiums not used for paying claims, as well as track in real time exactly how their premiums get used on a cent-by-cent basis. It's a completely transparent experience!” What makes Pineapple different is that premiums paid are deposited into each member’s individual Pineapple Wallet. This premium deposit gives members full insurance cover. When a claim occurs, all wallets contribute in a small way to help pay the claim. Members can withdraw all unused deposits each year, in cash. We asked Sizwe Ndlovu what will happen to a claim if wallets run out: “A small portion of the wallet deposit pays for peace of mind, so that valid claims are always paid even if wallets run out.” Co-founder Marnus van Heerden further explains, “People can only win by going with Pineapple - if all wallets are depleted, you still have comprehensive cover, and if wallets are not depleted you get to keep all the leftover funds in cash each year, on top of the comprehensive cover you enjoyed. It will be a no-brainer for people to adopt this simple and easy way of getting insured.” Items are easily insured by simply snapping a picture! Pineapple offers comprehensive cover on individual items such as laptops, cell phones, sporting equipment, cameras, couches, TVs, drones, bicycles and more. Motor insurance is currently being developed and will soon be part of Pineapple’s offerings. People can get snapping with Pineapple now by downloading the app available on both IOS and Android. Pineapple is an authorised financial provider, FSP 48650, and is underwritten by Compass Insure, FSP 1218. www.spotongmag.co.za

EQUIPMENT REVIEWS

E? C N IA L P P A W E N , Y IN H S WHO DOESN'T LOVE A e market for you and your business ent available on th

pm We review the best equi

ANIUM KENWOOD CHEF TIT nium the possibilities are With a Kenwood Chef Tita tful passionate cook, its though endless. Designed for the inthe m Fro ter. ns even bet features make your creatio gauge your mixes, to the ter bet to n atio min illu l bow ke t gives you the range to ma complete power control tha fflé. sou t ligh y usl icio del a to f anything from a perfect loa l tools to the electric speed From durable stainless-stee m has everything you need niu control, Kenwood Chef Tita m is The Kenwood Chef Titaniu to stretch your imagination. nce to fide con the you ing giv ne, the ultimate kitchen machi inspire your creativity in the become more ambitious and kitchen.

Specifications:

In-bowl illumination 1 500 watts h twin handles 4.6L stainless steel bowl wit gh hook, whisk, flexi beater, 5 bowl tools: K-Beater, dou ist blender creaming beater, thermo-res control + pulse + fold and • Variable electronic speed start/stop function n power outlets for more tha • 2 additional concealed 20 attachments included • Splash guard and spatula product and 10-year motor • 2-year warranty on the guarantee

• • • •

res

Price: Varies between sto

onghigroup.com

Enquiries: service.za@del

www.spotongmag.co.za

7 BRAUN MULTIQUICK EL 775 – OD HAND BLENDER M r. Discover the ultimate in More than just a hand blende easy with a world of added all-in-one cooking: fast and ing with these kitchen bor er options. Cooking is nev rs and attachments not helpers. Braun’s hand blende ck and easy, they offer qui n atio only make food prepar ity and your range and creativ maximum versatility to exp logy hno tec ell erB Pow un Bra as a cook. With unique fect blending results, the patented by Braun for per en from the interaction betwe es com PowerBell’s strength lbel que uni a and des ultra-hard stainless steel bla te blades are angled in opposi shaped blending shaft. The uce red and ults res ng directions to optimise blendi pe draws food towards the suction. The floral bell sha feet allow optimum flow into blades for faster results. Six g ting splashing and ensurin ven pre the blade area, while ke ma y the er eth Tog . ces er pie complete processing of larg the is ed lud tless kitchen. Inc for perfect results and a spo hnology – no predefined tec ed Spe art Sm t world’s firs r intuition. Depending on you ow foll speed settings, just the power intuitively with the results you want, adjust ton. Push gently for coarse but one of the simple squeeze and increase the push of and roughly chopped results finer results if you want. and er pow the button for more stant control no matter how The soft-start ensures con d ed button – for a guarantee spe the ss powerfully you pre clean and tidy preparation.

Specifications:

• 600ml beaker, BPA-free essory • 1.5L food processor acc el • Stainless ste whisk y • Easy click system for eas s ent chm atta of l remova le ilab ava s • Optional attachment • Powerful 750W motor • 1-year warranty

res

Price: Varies between sto

onghigroup.com

Enquiries: service.za@del

LER 6 BURNER GAS GRIL

N ELECTRIC DECK OVE , bake bread, muffins, scones Deck ovens are perfect to sizes ay e-tr thre and two in le or pizza and are availab triple-deck. They are made and in single-, double- and iene purposes and are hyg for el from full stainless ste . come with trays for baking easy to clean, use 220V and

Price: Starts at R8 500

rt.co.za

Enquiries: sales@catersma

These grillers come in a range of sizes from 3-burner to 12-burner. Choose between either a floor model with a built-in stand or table model, which goes on top of a table or a flat er grids for grilling meat or counter-top. Sold with eith plates ra Ext at. f-fl hal and ed idd top for eggs/bacon, or half-gr The working surfaces of the ded. can be ordered later if nee rest of hygiene purposes and the for el ste ss inle sta grillers are in the last to tal me from heavy-duty roved the griller is manufactured app SA of n atio oci Ass and Gas e toughest of kitchens. SABS com y the and es, insurance purpos as required by law and for with a one-year warranty.

Price: Starts at R3 300

rt.co.za

Enquiries: sales@catersma

ER ELECTRIC DEEP FRY 10L. er 5L, Double 5L or Double A deep fryer available in eith from stainless steel for easy de Comes with a basket and ma ty. es, with a one-year warran pos pur e ien hyg and ng cleani

Price: Starts at R800 rt.co.za

Enquiries: sales@catersma

TRAVEL

R E I S A E N E E B R IT’S NEVE S U I T I R U A M O T TO TRAVEL nd, Explore this idyllic isla stokvel-style

ust a short four-hour flight from South Africa, Mauritius is the perfect holiday destination – and it’s visa-free. With its beautiful beaches, luxury hotels, and so much more, there is definitely something for everyone – from relaxing spa treatments and great shopping, to delicious street food, world-class golf courses and action-packed watersports. Holidays can be pricey, but booking a dream holiday to this idyllic destination has never been easier with the help of the recently-launched Flight Centre Travel Stokvel concept. A communal savings scheme such as a stokvel is a wellaccepted concept among South Africans and is a reliable way of saving. Holiday travel is typically an activity best shared with family or friends. Getting a group together to help save for a holiday in advance using a stokvel provides exciting travel opportunities for those who may not have been able to travel previously. The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius is as exotic as it is safe and comfortable, with many adventure activity options to try out beyond the hotel.

Walk amid vibrant villages and make friends with the locals, explore street markets and iconic landmarks and soak up the authentic culture and history of the island. Discover a mosaic of different cultures, each with its own crafts and cuisines waiting to be sampled. With its wealth of luxury, beauty and culture, and a variety of sporting and adventure experiences, Mauritius really offers something for everyone. So what are you waiting for? Once you have arrived on the island and settled into your hotel of choice, why not catch a local bus, ride a bike, hop on a scooter, take a taxi, or just simply walk – and discover that there is so much more to explore, experience and enjoy in Mauritius beyond the beautiful white beaches and many hotel facilities. For a privileged encounter with this peaceful and welcoming island and its warm and culturally tolerant people, take your next journey to Mauritius and let us show you all the wonderful things you can experience on this paradise island. #RatherbeinMauritius www.ratherbeinmauritius.co.za

www.spotongmag.co.za

STOKVEL

M O R F L E V K O T S R U O Y TAKE T N E M T S E V IN O T SAVINGS

ur money grow Three ways to watch yo

our stokvel group's accountability has been a useful tool for saving money and you’ve enjoyed the social elements of engaging with like-minded individuals while you work towards your financial goals. But have you considered how your stokvel could become an investment engine for you and your family, moving away from savings only and towards an investment tool that actually grows your money? There is a misconception in South Africa today that stokvels are a finance tool used mainly by those in a lower income bracket. The 2017 Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor, however, shows that there’s been an 11% increase in stokvel members among those earning R40 000 per month or more, from 46% in 2009 to 57% in 2017. This means that stokvels are progressing steadily from “villages to cities, from money under mattresses to savings accounts” and now, increasingly from mere savings to instruments of investment. As a stokvel member, you want to ensure that you get the most out of your modern savings solution and that means needing to grow your money.

www.spotongmag.co.za

Here are three key things to keep in mind when moving your stokvel from a savings vehicle to becoming an investment engine:

1. Get the right advice Start with people you trust and who have a proven track record and expertise in finance. If you want to stay on track and reach your goals with your money, this is critical. Someone with the right expertise will help you and your stokvel group to create a savings and investment strategy that will take you further on your #WealthBuildingMadeSimple journey.

2. Find ways to get more out You and your stokvel need to prioritise returns as much as you do savings. If members are not getting more out of their investments, then they might as well be saving money under a mattress. How can you cut

down on transaction fees and other costs? (Did you know for example, that by transacting on the StokFella platform, you will be paying lower fees than you would with any of the leading SA banks?) How can you choose the best investment products to suit your stokvel’s needs and appetite for risk? Perhaps you don’t know the answers to these questions. That brings us to the important point number 3…

3. Empower your members Knowledge is power. Knowing which investment solution to go for and what kind of returns to expect is part of financial education. Stokvel workshops with reputable industry players like StokFella will go a long way to enhancing the financial literacy of your members and ensuring that they all play an active role in achieving the groups’ overall goals. To find out more about the award-winning stokvel solution offered by StokFella and how to get started, visit www. stokfella.com/faqs and keep an eye on Stokfella social media channels for details of upcoming workshops in an area near you.

ADVERTORIAL

S E V IE L E B Y T E F A S LEMAITRE P E T S Y R E V E IN Y R THERE'S A STO n you ca Submit your story and 0! 00 win your share of R50

emaitre Safety Footwear is made by workers for workers, with a focus on sourcing and manufacturing locally to support the South African workforce both through the products they supply and the opportunities they create. Now Lemaitre is looking to celebrate the everyday working heroes who contribute to building and growing a better South Africa through the work they do while wearing safety footwear. Do you cultivate the crops that feed the people? Or build the schools and hospitals that provide such a needed service? Maybe you mine the minerals that are so crucial to building our economy, or work through the municipalities to improve our roads and infrastructure? Send Lemaitre your story, whether you are a manager or an intern, however small it may seem, and you can stand a chance to win your share of R50 000 in cash and prizes. If you are selected as one of the four main cash winners of R10 000 each, you may also feature in upcoming Lemaitre advertising campaigns. All you have to do to enter is dial *120*447# and follow the prompts. Standard rates apply and all T&Cs can be found on www.lemaitre.co.za. In addition to the R50 000 in prizes for wearers, the competition also offers a R10 000 incentive of safety wear to companies. The key requirement is registering your company, promoting the campaign internally and driving entries from your employees to stand a chance to win R10 000 worth of safety gear for your company. So, procurement officers, SHEQ managers, CEOs … you can help stretch your PPE budget that much further by simply encouraging your workers to enter, because the more they enter, the better your chances of winning. To register your company to win go to www.lemaitre.co.za/win and submit your details. You will be able to download material to distribute internally to help promote entries.

www.spotongmag.co.za

EVENTS

! T U SUPPLIERS’ O S S I M 'T N DO DIRECTORY 9 MAY-30 NOVEMBER

TOPS AT SPAR WINE SHOW – COMING TO YOUR CITY SA’s biggest and boldest travelling wine tour, the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show, will be wine- ding its way through South Africa and coming to a city near you.

26-27 JULY, 2019

SMME OPPORTUNITIES SUMMIT & EXPO 2019 MAMELODI, PRETORIA A joint gathering of nine provinces represented by leading small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) in their sector. This year's summit's key objectives are: • Business2Business trade: SMMEs trade among each other, showcase their innovations and be exposed to what other SMMEs in South Africa are doing. • Expose SMMEs to larger markets. • Access to other provincial trade opportunities. • Access a measurable access-to-market intervention programme. • Access to a researched and customised business support intervention programme for your business. • Upskill and reskill the SMME in the sector on industry-demanded skills. • Engage with government and big business leaders on current SMME challenges and propose relevant and researched solutions. • Gather SMMEs from the nine provinces to exhibit and showcase their innovations.

Taking in seven cities and uncorking a full-bodied ‘POURformance’ that includes wine theatres, attractions such as the ‘Search for a Super Taster’ South African Wine Tasting Championships, Wine Label Design Awards presented by Rotolabel, and the opportunity to sample and buy wines from some of SA’s best cellars, The ‘WINEderland’ wine show is not to be missed.

MAKE A DATE WITH A DELUGE OF DELICIOUS WINES – AND DIARISE THE TOPS AT SPAR WINE SHOW IN YOUR CITY: • • • • • • •

9 to 11 May – Durban 6 to 8 June – Johannesburg 11 to 13 July – Cape Town 25 to 27 July – Port Elizabeth 3 to 5 October – Pretoria 7 to 9 November – East London 28 to 30 November – Nelspruit

Say saluté… it’s time for The Greatest Show Unearthed at the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show! For more information and to book your tickets, visit www.wineshow.co.za

ACTION FRAMES 021 552 8960 www.roccomposites.co.za AMKA 012 674 0400 www.amka.co.za AWARE.ORG 011 110 7160 www.aware.org.za BBF SAFETY GROUP 031 710 0605 www.bbfsafety.com BULL BRAND 0800 746337 www.bullbrand.co.za CLUB 10 031 713 8100 www.club10.co.za CONTAINER CONVERSIONS 011 975 3800 salesjhb@container.co.za DISPLAYRITE (PTY) LTD 082 454 8276 www.displayrite.co.za DYNAMIC BRANDS 043 711 1830 www.dynamicbrands.co.za ESSENTIAL FOODS GRAINS Pioneer Foods (Pty) Ltd 080 021 2360 www.pastagrande.co.za GAUTENG DEPARTMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS 011 355 8000 http://www.gauteng.gov.za/government/ departments/economic-development JB TRAIN TOURS (SINCE 1975) 011 913 2442 wwwjbtours.co.za JTI 011 540 7700 www.jti.com MILESTONE BEVERAGES 011 794 3454 www.milestonebeverage.co.za NUPAY 011 617 1800 www.nupay.co.za SA REPRESENTATIVES: MAURITIUS TOURISM PROMOTION AUTHORITY Email: mauritius@meropa.co.za Tel: 011 506 7300 Website: www.ratherbeinmauritius.co.za SCORE ENERGY DRINK 021 886 8842 www.chillbev.co.za SNOWFLAKE 086 012 2300 customercare@premierfmcg.com

Spotong Issue 29

Articles inside

Tech Solutions: Fintech innovation, local apps and

It’s never been easier to travel to Mauritius

Lemaitre safety believes there's a story in every step

World Whisky day: A Day to celebrate across the globe

Does your tavern need a facelift?

Move over, bricks and mortar

Club 10 Taverns

Trends in the South African liquor industry

Recipes: Budget-busting dishes sorted

Tavern Reviews: At your Service

Brand new beverages

The Tavern Tatler

Essential retail stock

Developing township retailers

Evaluating your risk

Associations and members say enough is enough

Enough harassment by law enforcement agencies

New on the shelf

SALTA supports global smart drinking goals