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ENTREPRENEURSHIP. LEADERSHIP. BUSINESS
LEGAL ADVICE SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOUR BUSINESS
BUSINESS FOCUS YOUNG KZN ENTREPRENEUR TOPS ESKOM ACADEMY CLASS
MENTORSHIP POSITIVELY PERCEIVE FAILURE AS FEEDBACK
CONVERSATION WITH PROGRESSIVE YOUNG BLACK WOMAN IN GOLF BUSINESS
MONEY MATTERS KNOWLEDGE: THE NEW CAPITAL Morgen Moyo, My Success Hub
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EDITOR’S NOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CAN BE IMMENSELY REWARDING But carrying the weight starting and running a business often requires a fair amount of mental resilience, because, in addition to overseeing all of the functions, there is a chance of an added sense of personal responsibility and legal liability to make decisions. Considering that October is Mental Health Awareness Month, business owners need to take a moment to assess how they are coping with the pressure and added stress that comes with being self-employed. This is particularly important in light of the current economic environment which has added more stress to businesses.
BENITO MAMAILE
If not managed properly, stress and psychological strain can culminate in entrepreneurial burnout. Left unchecked, professional burnout can have a severe impact on an individual’s overall mental health, which threatens long-lasting negative effects on not only the entrepreneur, but also the business. Ben Bierman, Managing Director at Business Partners Limited is sharing insightful fundamental principles every business owner should take on managing their mental health. Discover more from the topic in our mind mapping section. On this edition we had a sporty conversation with Pro Bella Modisha, the only black female who is a PGA qualified Teaching Golf Professional in the Southern Africa with over 15 years experience in golf. Learn more about her journey, you might find yourself as professional golf player sooner than you can imagine. This is your magazine and platform, interact with us, as we would love to hear from you. Enjoy the read.
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CONVERSATION WITH
PRO BELLA MODISHA She is still in her youth! She is humble, God fearing, hard working, focused, loving and giving. The only black female who is a qualified PGA golf professional in the Southern Africa with over 15 years experience in golf. Benito Mamaile: Welcome, can you please introduce Bella Modisha to our readers? Bella Modisha: My name is Bella Modisha; I was born in Krugersdorp and raised in Atteridgeville, Pretoria. I’m the middle child in the family, the tomboy, the adventurer, the outgoing one, the go getter. I’ve always enjoyed participating in various sports while was in school, then I had the opportunity to learn to play golf while I was in high school over 14 years ago. Little did I know that I would fall in love with the game and one day make a career out of it.
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What ignited the spark in you to choose golf as your preferred sport?
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How has your background influenced who you are today?
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Tell us about your achievements so far.
After a few attempts to hit the ball I said to myself I have to hit this ball now, and I did. The feeling of having hit a good shot made me want to repeat that shot and continue to do it over and over, that’s when the golf bug bit me.
I was raised to be a respectful, mindful, caring, strong woman. Even though I grew up with less than what other children had my parents made sure to instill a good foundation in me. My parents have always been stern and firm in teaching me that education was the key to opening doors, In addition to that golf taught me integrity, focus, discipline, etiquette, planning and most of all patience.
I have been in the golf industry for over 14 years; I completed a certificate in sports management with UNISA, I was the first black woman to present on a golf show about Equipment Technology and the importance of club fitting; was also the first woman to teach golf at the Momentum World of Golf; also the only African woman who is a qualified PGA golf professional in the country. I will be representing the PGA of South Africa at the PGA Of America Conference and the World Trade Show which will both be hosted at Orlando in Florida, United States Of America from the 19th to the 24th January 2019.My goal of building a global golf business is in progress. 15TH EDITION – OCTOBER 2018
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How did you decide on your career path?
I believe it chose me. I was having challenges financially to be able to follow my dream of playing golf professionally on tour and around the world, so I began to explore other options within the sport. After much research I came across a 3 year course studying the sport in its entirety. During my studies I was exposed to the art of teaching the game, I quickly developed a passion for it and knew that’s what I wanted to do.
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When have you most been satisfied in your life?
I can’t say I have reached that space yet in my career, I’m always looking to improve myself and my craft. When I complete a certain part of the journey I begin another one. I would say the closest I have been to satisfied I was working for the Pro Shop and presenting on the Super golf show.
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What has been your role in golf as a young woman?
I am privileged in a sense that I believed I was placed in the world for a reason, that reason being that I am a vessel that embodies change and growth in the golf industry for girls and women.
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Tell me about your project or accomplishment that you consider being most significant in your career?
What I consider to be a milestone in my golf career would definitely have to be achieving a qualification in the PGA (Professional Golf of South Africa).
Q Picture: Pro Bella Modisha with Malethola Matube, Founder Progressive Women In Golf Credit: Aviwe Media
Can you please share your biggest epiphanies, that moment of life defining change that shaped you into the person you are today?
There are a few moments in my life that have contributed to me being the woman that I am today, there have been very difficult and more pleasant
times. I can say that I consider the most challenging period in my life as the defining moment for me was when I lost my older sister in 2004, it was the hardest thing I had to go through but what it taught me was that time is precious we never know when we might not be here anymore.
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What is your vision in golf, where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In 5 years, I see my brand having grown tremendously; when my company is the first thing that comes to mind when people are looking to better their golf or team building for their employees. I will have my own academy of golf; golf show on television; changing the game for women and children. 15TH EDITION – OCTOBER 2018
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How did you overcome the challenge that you were faced with in pursuit of your dream?
My biggest challenge was when I couldn’t continue on playing due to lack of funds and no real support, accepting that situation was what set me free to explore other avenues. And I am glad I did.
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I am privileged in a sense that I believed I was placed in the world for a reason, that reason being that I am a vessel that embodies change and growth in the golf industry for girls and women.
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Do you plan on running golf programs? What will it entail?
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How would you promote community support?
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Do you believe there is some sort of pattern or formula to becoming a successful golf player?
Absolutely; I will be concentrating more on women and children for some time, I have a dream to grow the game in that department first. I want it to entail taking a golfer from beginner to advanced or even pro status, for example in the beginner programme you will have the introduction of golf (basics) laying the foundation properly.
With my academy up and running, I will be able to continue to give back to the community, cooperates, my vision to build successful, independent and innovative young women will be realized.
Yes, I do believe that with the right golf programme, dedication, focus, mental strength and practice time, one can definitely be a great golf player.
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What are your thoughts on the current golf sport landscape in South Africa compare to other countries in Africa, or in the world?
South Africa has more opportunities to become a successful player with the amount of competitive tournaments; golf structures and governing bodies put in place compared to the rest of the continent. But we still have a lot to do as compared to the rest of the world, America and Asia are far ahead of us. If Africa came together I believe we can be the same as well.
I do believe that with the right golf programme, dedication, focus, mental strength and practice time, one can definitely be a great golf player.
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What are some of the biggest mistakes you’ve made?
I prefer to call them experiences that helped me grow into the woman I am today, had it not been for them I would not have made it this far. I have made a few bad decisions but the biggest one would be when I decided to study a course different from golf/sport and it consumed a lot of my time and effort.
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What are some strategies that you would recommend for becoming a great golfer?
Other attributes or components that can assist one to become one of the great golfers of the world would be the mental strength of the game (mental exercises, sports psychologist). Number two would be a strong support system at home and friends that are around you. One needs to also gym (golf specific programme); etc.
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To what do you most attribute your success? What would you say are the 5 key elements for being a good golfer?
NOT GIVING UP! Perseverance, hope, discipline, focus, practice and patience as this game can be very frustrating.
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Any advice for aspiring golfers around the world?
Never give up no matter how difficult a situation can be. You are powerful beyond measure.
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How would you promote community support?
With my academy up and running I will be able to have the means to give back the community, with sponsorships from organisations and corporates.
Did you ever deal with contention from your family concerning your sporting career pursuits? How did you handle it?
Yes I did; and it was a tough time when I had no support financially or otherwise. I then decided to enroll in an IT course at
UNISA to satisfy everyone and because I did not want to end up not achieving anything, I quickly realized that was not the right direction for me because I loved sports (Golf) so I changed to a course in Sports Management.
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How has becoming a golfer affected your life?
I began playing golf and as soon as I could hit properly I wanted to do it all the time. Golf has become life for me that I can’t imagine doing anything else in my life. As tough as an industry this is and NOT so woman friendly, I love it.
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How do you define success?
For me it means having achieved my desired visions and planned goals. Knowing that what I am doing is helping others lead better lives and benefiting not just me but one day my employees; my community and people in general.
What is your greatest fear? And how do you manage it?
I can say that I fear failure more than anything; that’s why I always want to break barriers and keep looking for new challenges, I want to perfect everything I do and if I don’t, I find it hard to proceed doing other things, I would have to do it right.
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If you could talk to any person in history, who would it be and why?
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How do you think people will remember Bella Modisha?
I would pick Jesus, because I am curious to know how life was in his time. I want to know Him personally because there are too many opinions out there of Him that it leaves one confused at the end of the day as to what He looked like, etc. I will feel more solid in my opinion once I sit and talk to him.
They’ll remember me as a hero, someone who was not afraid to break through doors but very gentle and caring. I want to be remembered as selfless, passionate, and daring to break the stereotype of the African woman. Someone willing to go the extra mile but not a push over. The strong African queen that I am.
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Positively Perceive “Failure”
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By Isaac Ndhlebe
And confidently learn from your mistakes
A NEW LOOK AT “FAILURE.” Learn why you should look forward to it, and how it can help you ultimately get to where you want to go.
“THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FAILURE” When you read the quote above, what’s your reaction? Do you think it’s untrue? Silly half-empty-glass stuff? Is it an “out of step with reality” kind of an attitude? What if I told you that only YOU have the power to decide whether or not something is indeed, a “failure?” In fact, there are some individuals—highly successful people—who believe the very word “failure” has no place in our vocabulary.
Let’s talk about why.
“OPPOSITE DAY” GAME As a child, you may probably have played that game “opposite day.” This is how it was played: You’d play practical jokes on your family and friends and release some passive aggression in the process of claiming “opposite day.” It was great—you could call the cutest girl in the class “ugly,” and then take it all back by simply exclaiming “opposite day!”
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“FAILURE” IS FEEDBACK “Failure” can simply be a great way to get us to pause in the midst of our processes, and get some critical information to indicate that we may need to change direction, try something new, continue our learning, or shift our focus. Imagine what would happen if we didn’t get that feedback, and continued endlessly along the wrong path, toward the wrong goal, or without ever learning a new approach? That’s really some frightening thought! Failure then, can really be seen as positive feedback—information that gets us back on the right track! For, without it, we would surely be lost. The key then, is to identify it quickly, and change direction, try something new, or shift our focus. A proverb says that a wise man changes his mind – for constructive life changes of course!
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Always have a clear idea of where you want to go and continue to do some re-evaluations as you move forward.
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Identify specific milestones or markers along the way, to let you know you’re on the right track and celebrate each blessing or success.
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If something doesn’t appear to be working, or working fast enough, don’t hesitate to try something new in pursuit of the set goals.
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Continually learn - from others with whom you work; seek out experts; find others who may have traveled down a similar road before.
But, the end result is the same; you still would have acknowledged her cuteness.
Well, let’s play the game.
WHAT IF TODAY, FAILURE REALLY MEANS SUCCESS? How can you acknowledge your success, even as you utter the word “failure”? Well, you can point out: a)
everything that was learned in the process of getting to where you are now - surely not everything goes to the scrap heap
b)
that simply being able to recognize everything hadn’t gone according to plan, or achieved the desired outcome (i.e. “failed”), is in itself a positive outcome.
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that the specific path you took, clearly wasn’t the right one and so it has successfully been eliminated and will not be repeated and that you’ll know to do things differently in the future.
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that the experience has enabled you to grow one way or the other.
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Someone once wrote: “You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call “failure” is not the falling down, but the staying down” “You NEVER fail until you stop trying” “If you are not making any mistakes, you’re not really doing anything with your life”
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By Morgen Moyo
“The only true voyage would be not to travel through a hundred different lands with the same pair of eyes, but to see the same land through a hundred different pairs of eyes.” Marcel Proust When we talk about investing or money management the four letter word that’s likely to hit you is RISK. I am no risk management expert but a few things started playing up in my mind. From an early age, we start being drilled around these sayings: • • • •
Don’t play with fire Don’t run when crossing the road Don’t jack the car without pulling the hand brake and placing ‘bricks’ by the wheels! Go to school, learn and pass
These are life lessons and if you look carefully it’s all about trying to manage risks. By the time we start crossing the road, one is aware of the dangers. These kinds of lessons run through all facets of our lives. We just never realize at the time that they are risk management lessons. Do you remember the one about not putting all your eggs in one basket? In the true sense this has nothing to do with eggs, would you really worry about eggs in this day and age. But in the world of money management, portfolio management and investments, there is great wisdom there. Sadly, a lot of people make money decisions based on what they read in newspapers or hear over the radio and the like.
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As always, in my writings, I strongly advise my readers to approach a registered Financial Planner or Advisor to seek expert assistance before making any investing decisions. This however still does not give you the ticket in avoiding the acquisition of knowledge about money management and investments. Read books, attend seminars, place yourself on mailing lists and be in the know, you owe this to yourself and your loved ones. The do-it-yourself concept without adequate knowledge can be very costly in the end and recipe for financial disaster. Hot Sales Pitches “Knowledge is the new money.” Robert Kiyosaki The following are some of the headlines we all get exposed to on a daily basis; • • • • • • •
Make money through Trading Forex Binary Options Everyone is talking about ETFs, don’t get left behind The tiny investment that made me huge The simplest fastest way South Africans make profits The stock market millions Make a fortune through property
This is just a tip of the thousands of headlines screaming for attention on a daily basis. And the question is, ‘Is there truth in these articles?’ Do you discard the information or do you follow it up? My take is that a lot of people lose their hard-earned money due to lack of adequate knowledge about the instruments being taunted and not necessarily that the instrument itself is a loss maker. Suffice to acknowledge that there are thousands of scams out there. But I am talking about legitimate asset classes.
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JSE Demo Account The JSE has a facility where you can register for a free demo account. Participants test their trading skills through a simulated trading programme where performance is tracked and measured. You can use this virtual account to trade ‘paper’ money for you to get the hang of stock market trading using live data. But again it is not about just picking a share because you heard or read an article in the newspaper and thus you think it is a good buy. There is a lot involved before taking such decisions. There are other risks that you need to be aware of such as what industries have you invested in. What would be the point in holding say five mining stocks and that industry goes into a tail spin? Your whole portfolio would be wiped out in one clean sweep. And again, the point I really want to get across is the need for you to seek knowledge and to lessen your financial risks.
Property as an Asset Class “If you are always learning you can never lose. Keep this as your only rule for the day and the world will be yours for taking.” Warren Buffett I have seen people jumping onto property investments with the hope of making loads of money only to discover that they bought into a wrong area. And yet it previous can be said page that property is one of the trusted continued from investment vehicles. Insurance companies and Pension funds are big players in this sector. Again, questions arise as to what type of properties and in which areas should one buy to attain success in this sector. Your success when it comes to investing has very little to do with which asset class you opt for but rather your knowledge regarding that asset class. Your failure to appreciate this fact will cause you to fail when it comes to investing.
The Stock Market “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Benjamin Franklin It is true that there are people who have made envious amounts through investing on equities. The stock market is the playground for the rich and fund managers. These are people who have the knowledge, experience and exposure to this kind of investment vehicle.
Crypto Currencies I have been talking about this to a few of my friends and I can tell you that a lot of people are wondering what on earth is going on. Suffice to say that the monetary authorities are busy at work investigating all the implications before allowing people to use them as an accepted form of payment. I equally have on good authority that one of the leading retail chains has tested their systems and now ready to accept some of these currencies.
by Morgen Moyo
Is it not time for you to research to establish facts with the upcoming markets and profit from them? Conclusion Whatever you are doing now is as a result of your educational background and that has taken you this far. Continue to invest in yourself and learn more about those investment vehicles that you believe are capable of taking you into the future. Do not jump onto bandwagons just because you heard someone saying there is money to be made in such and such a scheme.
Find relevant books to read, gather more information and seek out knowledge. Within the next few months, you will discover a new you, which will help you make informed investment decisions. Till next time. Resources Become Your Own Stockbroker: Jacques Magliolo
Questions such as which shares should one buy and why? When is it the right time to buy or to sell the shares? Do you understand the science to trading / investing in shares? Do you buy blue chip companies, mid caps or penny shares? These are just but a few questions that you need to be able to answer otherwise your investment decisions will just be as good as taking shots in the dark. Somewhere in your investment world you will discover that the stock market is one of the areas where you can truly grow your capital. But be warned that others have lost all their capital in the same market. Out of all the things written in this article, the one thing you can take is the need to seek knowledge first. In this regard you will discover that there are ‘tools’ that you need know about to aid you in decision making as you enter or exit trading or investing positions. The good thing is that you too can learn and apply these to increase your success rate.
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“You must not avoid risk, but seek to manage it. By so doing you will discover greater returns”.
A lot of people however dread this market and opt to invest in Unit trusts or place their funds in a fixed deposit account. For the savers at some point they will discover a new word which is inflation and get very upset discovering that their money will not take them far enough.
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CAPE TOWN - A 28-year-old entrepreneur from KwaZulu Natal has been recognised as the top achiever in the 2018 Eskom Contractor Academy.
Nompilo Vilakazi topped the class of 176 graduates with an average of 89 percent. The graduates are all either Eskom contractors or suppliers, or entrepreneurs who have participated in other Eskom initiatives. Among other things, Vilakazi’s company does electrical connections, MV/LV line construction, pole changing/installations, electrical maintenance, as well as safety campaigns. The company is based in Hillcrest, near Ethekwini and mainly services Eskom across KwaZuluNatal. She started the company in 2014 and also uses it to push one of her biggest passions, youth development and empowerment. Currently studying towards her Business Management degree at The Management College of Southern Africa (Mancosa), the ambitious Vilakazi knows the importance of empowering herself first before she can help other young people by motivating and creating jobs for them. She said the Eskom Contractor Academy helped enrich and broaden her knowledge. “I’m happy to be the best student in my class but more than anything else, I hope this excellence can spill into my business. As a young entrepreneur running a small business, I need to able to plan the execution of my projects well and know my way around the project and financial management side of things also. So this course has really helped in reminding me of how important that is and it is going to help me grow the business,” she said.
tops Eskom academy class The academy upskills people in project, people and financial management, business sustainability, safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ), supply chain management, legislation and technical acumen, which all form part of the modules. Eskom development foundation chief executive Cecil Ramonotsi said the academy was an integral part of Eskom’s corporate social investment programme as it seeks to enhance the quality of life for South Africans. “Many small and medium enterprises have benefitted as a result of their owners getting training from the academy, and some have even gone on to successfully secure contracts with Eskom. Since 2010, 645 contracts worth over R3 billion have been awarded to students/graduates of the academy. By equipping entrepreneurs such as Nompilo with the skills they need to build sustainable businesses, we believe that the country can begin to address some of its challenges,” said Ramonotsi.
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Social media has become a vital platform for the marketing of SMME’s in South Africa. According to www.smartinsights.com , 51% of South Africans have access to internet services and more than 80% of those users access Facebook on a monthly basis and this number is increasing with approximately 20% per year. On www.statista.com the worldwide users of social media platforms is as follows: Facebook: 2.23 Billion monthly active users Instagram: 1 Billion monthly active users Twitter: 335 Million monthly active users Although this means that your business could get great exposure on social media it also leaves your business reputation exposed. As the old saying goes, “What we post online is forever”. This is why Businesses must ensure that they have stringent policies in place when entering the social media arena. Business reputations have been ruined on social media and businesses had to learn the hard way that what they or their employees say online can have serious consequences. Some of these having serious financial implications for businesses as well as irreparable damage to their reputation. A recent example is the #AdamCatzavelos post that resulted in the closure of the Smokehouse Grill and Restaurant which was a family business. The company distanced themselves from him and his post but unfortunately the damage was done and as a result their other employees lost their jobs as well. Another example is the now infamous KwaZulu-Natal realtor, Penny Sparrow. In a Facebook rant, Sparrow called black beachgoers a defamatory name and was later found guilty of hate speech in the Equality Court. As part of her sentence, Sparrow was ordered to pay R150 000 to the Adelaide and Oliver Tambo Foundation. Sparrow lost her job and her reputation was not only irreparably damaged but rather wrecked beyond repair. This shows that banning social media in your workplace will not always help because what people say on their own time or their own smart phones cannot be controlled and can often lead to public outrage, workplace disharmony and brand damage. THE QUESTION ARISES: WHAT SHOULD WE DO AS A BUSINESS? The most important thing is to make sure that your business profile is managed by one person that can be held accountable for what is done and said on the page or profile of the business. It is recommended that this person would be someone that has the necessary knowledge and strict guidelines as to what is allowed on the business profile and what not. Make sure that the business profile is only used for sharing information about the business, marketing the business and other general useful information or links. Business profiles should in no way be used for voicing of personal opinions and remarks. Business profiles should be very wary of making comments on threads of political, racial or other sensitive subjects. Make sure that employment agreements make provision for disciplinary action against employees that bring the company name into disrepute by exposing themselves and the company they work for by posting defamatory of discriminatory comments on social media as a post from an employee of a company can cause damage to the reputation of the company as mentioned previously. To help professionals and corporates get to grips with the proper use of social media, employers can make use of various resources such as the book Social Media in the Workplace published by LexisNexis South Africa. This book offers a muchneeded guide to the legal and reputational risks inherent in social media use, giving businesses the tools to manage these risks and protect their organisations and their people.
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PREVENTION AND COMBATTING OF HATE CRIMES AND HATE SPEECH BILL, 2018
Another important thing to remember is the Prevention and Combatting of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill, 2018. Although the Bill has not yet been passed into law, it is important for employers to take note thereof in order that they may mitigate against any potential risk in the meanwhile. The Bill is different from the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act in that it will expressly criminalize acts which constitute hate crime and hate speech. For the purpose of this article we will focus on hate speech. WHAT IS HATE SPEECH: Any person who intentionally publishes, propagates or advocates anything or communicates to one or more persons in a manner that could reasonably be construed to demonstrate a clear intention to be harmful or to incite harm; or promote or propagate hatred based on one or more of the following grounds is guilty of an offence of hate speech: Age, Albinism, Birth, Colour, Culture, Disability, Ethnic Or Social Origin, Gender or Gender Identity, HIV Status, Language, Nationality, Migrant Or Refugee Status, Race, Religion, Sex, which includes Intersex or Sexual Orientation Any person who intentionally distributes or makes available an electronic communication which that person knows constitutes hate speech through an electronic communications system which is:
1. accessible by any member of the public; or 2. accessible by, or directed at, a specific person who can be considered to be a victim of hate speech is guilty of an offence. Any person who intentionally, in any manner whatsoever, displays any material or makes available any material which is capable of being communicated and which that person knows constitutes hate speech which is accessible by, or directed at, a specific person who can be considered to be a victim of hate speech, is guilty of an offence. In this definition we can clearly see that electronic communication is specifically mentioned which means that it will be applicable to social media posts as well. EXCEPTIONS: As is the case with most laws, there are exceptions to the general rule, an act of hate speech will not be an offence if it is done in good faith in the course of engagement in: 1. Any good faith artistic creativity, performance or expression to the extent that it does not advocate hatred that constitutes incitement to cause harm based on one of the listed grounds in the definition; 2. Any academic or scientific enquiry; 3. Any fair and accurate reporting or commentary in the public interest or publication of material in accordance with section 61(1) of the Constitution (the right to freedom of expression); or 4. The bona fide interpretation and proselytization or espousing of religious material to the extent that it does not advocate hatred that constitutes incitement to cause harm based on one of the listed grounds in the definition. WHAT IF YOU ARE FOUND GUILTY OF HATE SPEECH? In the event that someone is convicted of an offence of hate speech they will be liable to a fine or to imprisonment not exceeding three years or both in the case of a first conviction. In the case of any further conviction, they will be liable to a fine or imprisonment not exceeding five years or both. WHAT IF THE BUSINESS IS ON THE RECEIVING END? We exist in a new era of consumer activism or as it is more popularly called, keyboard warriors, where comments made by consumers, customers, employees or anyone with a strong opinion on a company or a brand are a daily occurrence on social media. Social media has enabled these keyboard warriors to have a voice placing companies and brands on defense, exposed to negative publicity and criticism which might have an impact on their reputation. If you are faced with a negative social media post, act promptly and respond to the comment. If the negative statements are factually inaccurate, are consistently and repeatedly published, unfairly threaten the company’s income potential, compromise safety or identities of employees or individuals, or fall outside the definition of protected speech, companies may also consider other available legal remedies to remove such statements from social media platforms. These include an action for defamation or an application for an interdict, both these remedies are already available to be used. An interdict is a court order, which can order someone to refrain from doing something or order someone to do something. A company can approach a court to order a person, to remove the controversial statements made and/or refrain from posting further harmful statements on their social media platform. Just remember that with an application for the interdict there is a burden of proof on the company or individual bringing the application which has to be met before such an order will be granted. There should also be specific statements with regards to the urgency of the application. Remember your brand is not only your logo and your slogan, it is also your reputation and as Warren Buffet said, it takes years to build a reputation but only five minutes to ruin it. It has therefore become increasingly important for companies to monitor and manage their online reputation and presence.
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n 2014 her aunt who is a passionate golfer introduced her to golf and gave her a set of golf clubs that was used by her daughter after realizing that Thabi had fallen in love with the game. Thabi started her golf lessons in 2015 with Callie Cilliers at Laerskool Garsfontein which progressed very well preparing her for competitive golf. She joined the SA Kids Golf in 2016. Since 2016 she started showing a potential to be a champion in golf, achieved second and third places at major junior golf tournaments. In 2018 she progressed into her championship journey with six first positions to date, coached by Johan van Vuuren since July 2018 at Kimiad three par course in Pretoria East, Gauteng, South Africa. Her championship titles are as follows: 1. She scooped four first positions at the SA Kids Golf Junior Open 13 - 14 years tournaments 2. In August 2018 she was crowned winner of the 13 -14 years old category at the Junior Africa Challenge hosted at Sanlameer, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 3. On the 20th October 2018 SA Kids Golf hosted the European/Malaysia Championship Qualifier 2018/2019 at Huddle Park Golf Club, Linksfield, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Thabi scooped the first positions for the 14 years old category, qualifying to compete in Malaysia from the 17th to 21st December 2018. Thabisiwe (Thabi) Sibongile Motsoeneng is a member at the Leopardpark Golf Club at Mmabatho in the North West province, South Africa. Born on the 7th January 2005 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. She relocated to Pretoria East, Gauteng, South Africa with her mother, Mamalo Bernice Motsoeneng in 2008 where she was introduced to putt putt in Grade RRR at Laerskool Garsfontein in Pretoria East, Gauteng, South Africa. 15TH EDITION – OCTOBER 2018
Thabi’s trophies and medals since childhood
She is also a high achiever at school, in athletics and ballet. She holds multiple academic awards from Grade 4 including being crowned one of the winners of the 15th Pan African Mathematics Association awards in 2015. PAGE 24
Since 2014 she has 84 medals in athletics for 100m and 200m, long jump, high jump, relay and long distance cross country. Thabi received the Gauteng North colours after representing her school at provincial cross country. She proceeded to participate in the interprovincial South African championship in cross country. Thabi started her ballet classes in 2010 at Marna Bolt Bullet Studio, a member of the Royal Academy Of Dance, at Grade R and has been a high achiever in ballet since pre-primary to date, awarded with distinctions. Due to her great performance over the years, she was promoted from Grade 3 to 5. She continues to excel in ballet. Her mother has no doubt that she will achieve another distinction in Grade 5.
Her long term goals are to be a great achiever in education, become a global champion in golf and coach other girls to become successful golfers. She loves traveling. She believes that with adequate resources and support she will definitely achieve her set goals. To spend an afternoon with Thabi, Tokollo Dlamini and other girl children in golf at Observatory Golf Club, 5 Steyn Street, Observatory, Johannesburg, South Africa with your children on the 28th November 2018 contact Progressive Women In Golf at info@pwingolf.co.za. We are very proud of Thabi. She is one of the girl children from humble beginnings that continue to prove that your background does not define your destiny and the power of golf as a personal mastery tool. Indeed South Africa has great stories to tell. In our next article we will outline more information about Thabi’s journey to Malaysia as we count down to the tournament scheduled to be hosted in Malaysia 17th to 21st December 2018.
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DEFINING YOUR OWN SUCCESS
Elena Agaragimova | Agar Consultancy Talent & Business Development Career/Performance Consultant United Arab Emirates, Dubai
When it comes to success you have to define your own criteria of what success means to you! The word success can have a lot of definitions. And it usually changes from person to person. Depending on one's own perspective, the actual meaning of word success can vary. Some people define success by equating power and money with success. While a few might see, education and relationship as a success. Success is a personal thing and can mean a thousand different things, based on a personal perspective. For someone to be able to live a peaceful and satisfied life, one needs to define their own definition of success. If you don't define your own personal views about what you want from life and how you want to live it, chances are you will never be able to live a satisfied life. Thus, when it comes to success, you should define your own criteria of what success means to you. It is important to design our own life plans. If you don't do it, you are bound to climb up the wrong ladder and will follow someone else's ambition, as opposed to your own personal liking and goals in life. Yes, chances are you will get to the top in whatever you do, and achieve all that there is to achieve. But was it really something that you wanted? The goals which you achieved were they really yours? No. You will only realize this at the end that the goals you were following for all of your life, were really not yours. Imagine yourself being in that situation. You gave up all that energy and passion inside you, only to discover it wasn't really something that you wanted. It can be as disastrous as heartbreaking. A person who has achieved the highest amount of laurels and success in their life are the ones who were really crystal clear in what they wanted to do. They knew deep inside, that they wanted to be at the top and what it meant to them. Thus, for anyone to be able to define their own criteria of success, they need to have crystal clear clarity in their thought process.
You must set your own goals and objectives, based on your own desires and not what someone else wants from you. It is possible that your definition of success, won't resemble with anyone else's. And that is the perfect way it should be. If you don't want to be unhappy and frustrated in your life, do not pursue someone else’s path. For anyone who wants to define their own path to success, they must be able to answer a specific set of question. Following are the questions which you must address before setting off on the journey to success. It helps writing them out. Often, we can answer in our minds, or so we think, but in reality when asked to write it out or speak it out, it becomes a challenge. 1. What do you want to be in life? (*hint: not what you do, or your function, what kind of person do you want to be?) 2. What does success mean to you? (be specific, is it money? How much money? Is it purpose? Is it family? Is it a combination?) 3. Which is one thing that drives you from within? 4. How do you want your eulogy to be?
5. Where do you see yourself in the next 5, 10 or even 20 years? 6. Imagine one year from today, where do you see yourself? (In personal and professional lives). 7. If you knew you had 6 months left to live, how would you spend them? Yes, it can be difficult to answer such questions. But don't move ahead unless you have the answer. Spend some time doing it and remember it is worth everything in life. Want to discuss this with someone? Having a hard time answering these questions? Feel free to reach out for a chat. Email: elena@agarconsultancy.com Elena Agaragimova
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Entrepreneurship can be immensely rewarding. But carrying the weight starting and running a business often requires a fair amount of mental resilience, because, in addition to overseeing all of the functions, there is a chance of an added sense of personal responsibility and legal liability to make decisions.
Considering that October is Mental Health Awareness Month, business owners need to take a moment to assess how they are coping with the pressure and added stress that comes with being self-employed. This is particularly important in light of the current economic environment which has added more stress to businesses.
Most entrepreneurs experience the strain of being overworked, and if the whole day is consumed by running a business, mental fatigue can set in quickly. Even in times of crisis, taking time off regularly to do something completely different, such as taking the family on an outing, or going for a jog, keeps energy levels up for longer. You should even diarise these activities. NETWORKS
If not managed properly, stress and psychological strain can culminate in entrepreneurial burnout.
Support networks are key to maintaining mental health. A spouse, a mentor, a friend, a fellow business owner, or even a hired consultant or coach can all make a huge difference.
Left unchecked, professional burnout can have a severe impact on an individual’s overall mental health, which threatens long-lasting negative effects on not only the entrepreneur, but also the business.
Business owners can also keep a diary or use an app to help track overall mood, identify triggers, and plan and implement mental wellness strategies.
Here are a few fundamental principles that every business owner should take to heart in terms of managing their mental health.
Although the tremendous stress that comes with being an entrepreneur will be unavoidable at times, maintaining a positive mental state by implementing healthy habits and a good work life balance will assist with managing and overcoming the immense pressures of running a business.
SIGNS The first indications to look out for are bouts of anxiety and sadness. Apathy, withdrawal from friends and family, addictive behaviour and disruptions in sleeping and eating habits are all early warning signs of professional burnout.
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NEW BMW X7 REVEALED! MEET THE BRAND’S FRESH FLAGSHIP SUV
By Ryan Bubear Ryan has spent most of his career in online media, writing about everything from sport to politics and other forms of crime. But his true passion – reignited by a 1971 Austin Mini Mk3 still tucked lifeless in a dark corner of his garage – is of the automotive variety.
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The new BMW X7 has only just been revealed, but the South African arm of the Munich-based brand has already published pricing for its fresh flagship sevenseater SUV on its website. In March 2019, South Africa will receive two BMW X7 derivatives – the diesel-powered xDrive30d and M50d – while missing out on the petrol options (the xDrive50i and xDrive40i). According to BMW SA’s configurator, the X7 xDrive30d – with its 3,0-litre inline-six worth 195 kW and 620 N.m – will be priced from R1 562 849. This model will hit 100 km/h from standstill in a claimed 7,0 seconds, before topping out at 227 km/h. The X7 M50d, meanwhile, will start at R1 862 308. This variant employs an engine of the same capacity, but with outputs increased to 294 kW and 760 N.m. The result is a dash to three figures in a claimed 5,4 seconds, with top speed governed to 250 km/h. Both engines are mated to all four wheels via an eight-speed Steptronic transmission. An M Sport differential at the rear, which offers electronically controlled locking, is fitted as standard on the M50d. Inside, you’ll find three rows of seats, with the two passengers in the third row enjoying what BMW calls “full-size seats complete with armrests, cupholders and USB ports”. As an option, the middle row can be specified with two individual “comfort seats” (rather than the standard three-person bench). All seats are electrically adjustable. The Bavarian brand claims the luggage capacity can be increased from 326 litres to a maximum of 2 120 litres.
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