25 Years of Success by Topco Media

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25 YEAR GLOBAL RETROSPECTIVE

25 year global retrospective

Growth of the tourism industry

25 South African business success stories

The economy – a long view

Special Economic Zones – success stories

Tech Successes

South African Firsts

Championing South Africa

Madiba

Sporting success

South African artists

South African authors

Young people to watch

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NTS

CREDITS CEO Ralf Fletcher

TOPCO STUDIO Production Director Van Fletcher

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Afrox

Buhle Waste

Coca Cola

Gautrain

Mix Telematics

Ratehang

SANParks

The Unemployment Insurance Fund

VNA Consulting

Group Editor Fiona Wak elin Features Editor Elsk e Joubert Assistant Editor Nicole Forrest Designer Fikile Lugogwana Traffic Manager Daniel Bouwer

SALES Associate Publisher Lee-Ann Bruce Key Account Managers Deon Myburgh Bronw yn Macklin Mar yann Gillett

Proofreader Olivia Main Printers Remat a Print & Communication Images Gett y iStock

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IT’S A WRAP! It’s a wrap!

The year 2019 marks a quarter century of our democracy. The 25 years brought with them many changes – some massive, some small, some wanted, some regretted, both locally and globally.

Generally, we South Africans tend to respond to negative news with alacrity and the good news not so much. For the last 20 years Topco Media has been remedying this by celebrating our successes and triumphs. This publication focusses on the successes of the journey of democracy and serves as a record of some of our remarkable achievements during this time. The timeline on global events jogs our collective memory and takes a look at what was happening in South Africa and the international stage for each of the 25 years. We then look at 25 South African business success stories, many of which have gone global. If you are interested in how the economy has fared since 1994, the retrospective article provides some interesting perspectives – as does the piece on South African firsts. Any magazine which is taking a look at the last 25 years would not be complete without a focus on Madiba - and with the Bokke bringing home the gold in 2019 we felt it was appropriate to include an article on how Nelson Mandela understood that sport could be translated into national glue. But not only have we won in business and on the sport field – South Africa has a wealth of creative genius, which we document in the articles on famous artists and authors. And what better way to end than to crystal ball into the future by looking at young people to watch over the next few years. A huge vote of thanks goes to the team which includes designer Fikile Lugogwana and traffic manager, Daniel Bouwer, without whom this publication would not have been possible. Here is to the next 25 years! We hope you enjoy the read

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TWENTY-FIVE YEAR GLOBAL RETROSPECTIVE BY FIONA WAKELIN The year 2019 marks South Africa’s first quarter century as a democracy. To put this into perspective, we take a look at some of the highlights, globally and locally, over the last 25 years. It was an extremely eventful time – to say the least… “South Africa, like the world, is a fundamentally better place as time progresses. “Our GDP is 2.5 times the size it was in 1994 on a dollar basis; formal housing has increased by 131% from 1996 to 2016; new HIV infections are down 60% from 1999-2016; and the murder rate per 100 000 is down 50% from 1994 to 2017.” – Adrian Gore

1994 1995

• South Africa holds its first fully democratic elections and Nelson Mandela is sworn in as first democratic president • Apple Computer, Inc. releases the first Macintosh computers to use the new PowerPC Microprocessors • Rwandan genocide begins in Kigali, Rwanda • Three-time Formula One world champion Ayrton Senna is killed during the San Marino Grand Prix in Imola, Italy • Cold War: the last Russian troops leave Germany • Jeff Bezos founds Amazon • First passengers travel through the channel tunnel (chunnel) from England to France • Iraq disarmament crisis continues

• Microsoft releases Windows 95 • America Online and Prodigy release browsers that make the internet accessible to the general public for the first time • Sarin gas attack takes place on the Tokyo subway • Jacques Chirac is elected President of France • Constitutional Court of South Africa abolishes capital punishment in South Africa in the case of S v Makwanyane and Another • Iraq disarmament crisis continues • Operation Desert Storm officially ends • Indian government officially renames the city of Bombay, restoring it to Mumbai

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1996 1997

• Nationalist Party in South Africa pulls out of the coalition government formed two years earlier, and the African National Congress assumes full political control • France undertakes its last nuclear weapons test • Two suicide bombs in Israel kill 25 and injure 80; Hamas claims responsibility; International peace summit is held in Egypt in response to escalating terrorist attacks in the Middle East

• Bill Clinton’s second term as US President begins • Constitution of South Africa comes into effect

• Dolly the sheep, the first mammal to be successfully cloned from an adult cell, is “born” at the Roslin Institute in Midlothian, Scotland, UK

• Labour Party in the UK returns to power for the first time in 18 years Tony Blair becomes Prime Minister

• Osama bin Laden writes "The Declaration of Jihad on the Americans Occupying the Country of the Two Sacred Places", a call for the removal of American military forces from Saudi Arabia

• Bank of Thailand floats the baht, triggering the Asian financial crisis

1998

• UK hands sovereignty of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China • Scientists report DNA analysis findings from a Neanderthal skeleton, which support the out of Africa theory of human evolution, placing an "African Eve" at 100 000 to 200 000 years ago • The funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, takes place at Westminster Abbey, watched by over two billion people worldwide • Iraq disarmament crisis continues

1999

• Google, Inc. is founded in Menlo Park, California, by Stanford University PhD candidates Larry Page and Sergey Brin • Belfast Agreement signed between the Irish and British governments • Second Congo War begins; 5.4 million people die before it ends in 2003, making it the bloodiest war, to date, since World War II

• Thabo Mbeki becomes President of South Africa • The euro is established as a currency

• Bill Clinton is impeached

• Bill Clinton is acquitted

• Khmer Rouge leaders apologise for the post-Vietnam War genocide in Cambodia that killed more than one million people in the 1970s

• Nigeria ends military rule

• Iraq disarmament crisis continues

• The second Chechen War begins

• President Nelson Mandela calls for a summit over the Congo conflict

• Bill Gates becomes the richest person in the world

• Yangtze River floods in China killing 12 000 people

• Iraq disarmament crisis continues

• The Columbine High School massacre takes place in the US

• Boris Yeltsin resigns as President of Russia, leaving Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as the acting President

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2000 2001

• Torrential rains lead to the worst flooding in Mozambique in 50 years, killing 800 people • India’s population reaches one billion • Russian submarine Kursk sinks in the Barents Sea, resulting in the deaths of all 118 men on board • Mass demonstrations in Belgrade lead to resignation of Yugoslavia's President Slobodan Miloševic

• 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York

• The third and final reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant is closed and the station is shut down completely

• Tiananmen Square self-immolation

• Hansie Cronje, Herschelle Gibbs, Pieter Strydom and Henry Williams are accused by the New Delhi police of alleged match-fixing

2002

• George W Bush becomes President of US • Iraq disarmament crisis continues • Foot and mouth disease breaks out in UK • China and Russia sign the Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship • South Africa and India sign a declaration of intent on cooperation in health and medicine

2003

• Mark Shuttleworth becomes the first African space tourist • End of the Angolan Civil War • The Organisation of African Unity is disbanded and replaced by the African Union

• The Iraq War begins with the invasion of Iraq by the US and allied forces • The Human Genome Project is completed, with 99% of the human genome sequenced to 99.99% accuracy • Second Congo War ends, leaving millions dead

• The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopts Resolution 1441, forcing Iraq to either disarm or face "serious consequences"

• The Concorde makes its last commercial flight

• The Euro is officially introduced in the Eurozone countries

• The Truth and Reconciliation Commission releases its final report

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• Death of Idi Amin, third President of Uganda

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2004 2005

• Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site Facebook • ANC wins third democratic elections • The US-led coalition occupying Iraq, transfers sovereignty to the Iraqi interim government • War crimes trial of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein begins • George W. Bush is re-elected President of the United States • Tsunami affecting coastal areas of Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Malaysia, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Indonesia, results in death toll of more than 200 000

• Hurricane Katrina makes landfall along the US Gulf Coast, causing severe damage and killing over a thousand people • UN Kyoto Protocol committing member states to reduction of greenhouse emissions comes into effect • North Korea agrees to stop building nuclear weapons in exchange for aid and cooperation • Angela Merkel becomes the first female Chancellor of Germany

2006

• Ellen Johnson Sirleaf wins the Liberian general election - the first democratically elected female Head of State in Africa • Ex- Deputy President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, is charged with corruption by the National Prosecuting Authority

2007

• Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, arrives in Cape Town and meets with Thabo Mbeki, President of South Africa • South Korean Ban Ki-moon succeeds Kofi Annan as Secretary General of the United Nations • Saddam Hussein is sentenced to death and hung • Egyptian passenger ferry sinks in the Red Sea, killing more than 1 000 people • The corruption trial of Jacob Zuma is struck off the roll at the Pietermaritzburg High Court • Nelson Mandela is awarded the Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award

• Steve Jobs introduces the original iPhone • Mwai Kibaki is declared the winner of the general election in Kenya – the subsequent riots result in the deaths of over 1 000 people • US Congress elects Nancy Pelosi as the first female Speaker of the House • Global climate change is "very likely" to have been predominantly caused by humans - IPCC 4th Assessment Report • Jacob Zuma is elected chairman of the African National Congress • South Africa is selected as the host of the sub-region's Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre

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2008 2009

• Barack Obama is elected the 44th President of the United States • Global financial crisis • US President George W. Bush signs the revised Emergency Economic Stabilization Act into law, creating a $700-billion dollar treasury fund to purchase failing bank assets • An earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale kills an estimated 87 000 people in China • Spotify music streaming service is launched in Sweden • The Large Hadron Collider is officially inaugurated in Geneva • Jackie Selebi is suspended as South Africa's National Police Commissioner • The African National Congress recalls President Thabo Mbeki • The African National Congress elects Kgalema Motlanthe to replace Thabo Mbeki as President until the elections in 2009

2010

• US Airways Flight 1549 ditches in the Hudson River in an accident that becomes known as the "Miracle on the Hudson" as all 155 people on board are rescued • The first block of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin is established • The outbreak of the H1N1 influenza strain, "swine flu", becomes a global pandemic • The 14th Dalai Lama's visa application to enter South Africa is refused • The first Mandela Day is organised on Nelson Mandela's 91st birthday • Jacob Zuma becomes President in South Africa

2011

• The 2010 FIFA World Cup is held in South Africa • The tallest man-made structure to date, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, is officially opened • An 8.8-magnitude earthquake occurs in Chile, triggering a tsunami over the Pacific and killing more than 500 people • Volcanic ash from one of several eruptions beneath Mount Eyjafjallajökull, an ice cap in Iceland, begins to disrupt air traffic across northern and western Europe •

The Deepwater Horizon oil-drilling platform explodes in the Gulf of Mexico, killing 11 workers, the resulting oil spill, one of the largest in history, spreads for several months, damaging the waters and the United States coastline

• The 2010 flash crash, a trillion-dollar stock market crash, occurs over 36 minutes • More than 90 000 internal classified reports about the United States-led involvement in the war in Afghanistan from 2004 to 2010 are leaked to the public via WikiLeaks

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• Osama bin Laden, the founder and leader of Al-Qaeda is killed during an American operation in Pakistan • Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resigns after widespread protests • A 9.0-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami ravage the east of Japan, killing 15 840 and leaving another 3 926 missing • Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is killed in Sirte • The United States formally declares an end to the Iraq War • The 14th Dalai Lama is refused permission by SA authorities to attend the 80th birthday celebration of fellow Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu

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2012 2013

• Barack Obama is re-elected President of the United States • Vladimir Putin is re-elected President of Russia • In Qatar, the UN Climate Change Conference agrees to extend the Kyoto Protocol until 2020 • After 246 years since its first publication, the Encyclopædia Britannica discontinues its print edition • Marikana miners shot by police in North West province, South Africa

• President Nelson Mandela dies • North Korea conducts its third underground nuclear test

2014

• Former CIA employee Edward Snowden leaks US government mass surveillance information to news publications. He flees and now lives in Russia • 242 people die in a nightclub fire in the Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil • Paralympian Oscar Pistorius shoots and kills Reeva Steenkamp

2015

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A Sunni militant group called ISIS begins an offensive through northern Iraq The Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa begins, infecting more than 28 000 people and killing over 11 000

• Belgium becomes the first country in the world to legalise euthanasia • Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, a Boeing 777 airliner en route to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur, disappears over the Gulf of Thailand with 239 people on board

• FIFA President Sepp Blatter announces his intention to resign during an FBI-led corruption investigation

• Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, a Boeing 777, crashes in eastern Ukraine after being shot down by a missile

• ISIS joins forces with Boko Haram

• An estimated 276 girls and women are abducted and held hostage from a school in Nigeria • South Africa - Public Protector Thuli Madonsela releases the Nkandla Report on R246 000 000 of public expenditure on President Jacob Zuma's private Nkandla residence

• Boko Haram kills more than 2 000 people in Nigeria • A stampede during the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca kills more than 2 000 people • Scientists announce the discovery of Homo Naledi, a previously unknown species of early human, in South Africa

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2016 2017

• Donald Trump is elected the 45th President of the United States • BREXIT begins • The US and China, together responsible for 40% of the world's carbon emissions, both formally join the Paris Climate Agreement

• Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is placed under house arrest, as the military take control of the country. He resigns six days later

• The World Health Organisation announces an outbreak of the Zika virus

• The U.S. government announces its intention to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement

• South Africa holds municipal elections

• Syrian civil war rages on

2018

• The Iraqi military announces that it has "fully liberated" all of Iraq's territory from "ISIS terrorist gangs" and retaken full control of the Iraqi-Syrian border • BREXIT continues

2019

• South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attends the G20 Osaka Summit • Cyril Ramaphosa is inaugurated as the President of the Republic of South Africa • Jacob Zuma resigns as President of South Africa after nine years in power • Donald Trump accepts an invitation from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for a meeting to discuss the denuclearisation of North Korea • Vladimir Putin is elected for a fourth term as Russian president • The world's last male northern white rhinoceros dies in Kenya • BREXIT continues • The United States announces it will withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council • Twelve boys and their football coach are successfully rescued from the flooded Tham Luang Nang Non cave in Thailand • Saudi Arabia allows women to drive

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• All Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are grounded worldwide • Boris Johnson becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; BREXIT triggers general elections • Turkey invades Syria after Trump abandons Kurdish partners • Amazon rainforest ablaze with more than 36 000 wildfires; catastrophic bush fires rage in California, US and new South Wales, Australia • South Africa wins the Rugby World Cup in Japan

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TOURISM A GROWING INDUSTRY IN SOUTH AFRICA BY FIONA WAKELIN

In 1993, South Africa welcomed 3.4 million international visitors and tourism contributed 4.6% to GDP. By the end of 2018 the tourism industry had grown by more than three times to 10.5 million arrivals, a 9% contribution to GDP and accounted for 726 000 direct jobs - with a total of 1.5 million employees including indirect jobs in downstream services such as food supply, retail and security. You know we are doing something right when we get a healthy number of returning travellers - 82% of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10.5 million

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visitors had visited South Africa before and an even more impressive 94% of fellow African guests were repeat visitors. So what can we do to improve these figures? How can we do better with this growing industry? To capitalise on South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich natural resources and the growth in special interest tourism (which includes niche focused vacations such as: wine farms, medical/surgical, eco, conferencing, film, wedding, safari, spa, birding, architecture and historical sites) we need to

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reduce the plethora of bureaucratic red tape that literally results in barriers to entry.

Hopefully this will result in a surge of numbers over the festive season.

A step in the right direction was made in November 2019 when Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi announced that he had signed a waiver which allows foreign children to enter the country without carrying additional supporting documents such as birth certificates and consent letters.

What are some of the most popular tourist destinations in South Africa?

South African tourism bucket list Cape Town

The Mother City is synonymous with the iconic Table Mountain National Park; the international shopping destination, the Waterfront; pristine beaches and world-class wine production. Table Mountain is one of the seven natural wonders of the world — readers of the Telegraph in the UK have voted Cape Town “the greatest city on Earth” for six years in a row. In 2018, 2.6 million international passengers were recorded by Cape Town International Airport, representing a 9.6 % growth from 2017 despite the drought experienced by the region. The province has launched a global campaign, “Nowhere Better”, aimed at bringing back tourists negatively impacted by the "Day Zero" drought scare.

The Nowhere Does It Better Campaign is a collaborative industry initiative driven by Wesgro, Western Cape Government, City of Cape Town, South African Tourism (SAT), Cape Town Tourism, Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA), FEDHASA, South African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI), AirBnB, the President Hotel, the Tourism Business Council of South Africa, Marriott International and the V&A Waterfront. “We’re inviting the world to come experience all we have on offer. Nowhere in the world will you find such a diverse range of experiences in such close proximity to each other. There quite simply is nowhere in the word that does it better.” - Wesgro CEO, Tim Harris

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Jozi – the City of Gold

The Mastercard Global Destination Cities Index ranks the world’s

originated from five Southern African countries: Mozambique,

top 162 destination cities in terms of visitor volume and spend

Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Swaziland

– and in 2018, for the fifth consecutive year, Johannesburg was announced the most popular destination city in Africa.

“The City of Gold has once again topped the ranks of this year’s African index, with its mix of shopping and tourism offerings

Jozi attracted 4.05 million international overnight visitors in 2017,

still hitting the mark with international travellers,” says Mark

followed closely by Marrakech in Morocco, Polokwane, Cape Town

Elliott, Division President of Mastercard Southern Africa. “The

and Djerba in Tunisia rounding out the top five African cities. As

ranking is significant for Joburg’s economic prospects as visitor

an indication of the importance of intraregional travel, just over

expenditure contributes an important source of revenue to the

57% of international overnight visitors to Johannesburg in 2017

retail, hospitality, restaurant and cultural sectors.”

Route 62 South Africa’s answer to Route 66 – the long and winding road which links Cape Town and Oudtshoorn, via the beautiful Langkloof to Port Elizabeth – is a chilled alternative to the busy N2/ N1 highway. Named by CNN as the world’s top road trip, the network sang its praises for safari drives, local art, cultural tours, museums, hiking, mountain climbing, 4×4 routes, canoeing, horse riding, ostrich riding, fishing, caving and skydiving – and the world’s longest wine route.

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Limpopo Limpopo is focused on positioning itself as the domestic tourism destination of choice, with popular sites ranging from the Big Tree situated in Tshipise-Zwigodini to the Mapungubwe World Heritage Site. In 2016 Sun International and Domba Empowerment Corporation (PTY) Ltd announced R75-million in expansions for Polokwane’s Sun Meropa. The development reaffirmed Sun Meropa’s commitment to growing Polokwane into a destination of choice for international and domestic travellers.

Kruger National Park 2018 saw the construction of a R270-million safari lodge in Skukuza and South African National Parks (SANParks) announced plans to form a public-private partnership to operate and manage the lodge in the Kruger National Park.

Mpumalanga Traversing the Panorama Route in Mpumalanga, is the third largest canyon in the world – Blyde River. The Mpumalanga Lowveld is one of South Africa's prime tourist destinations, attracting on average 1.5 million foreign tourists and is responsible for contributing approximately 54% to the province’s tourism GDP. In 2017 Mpumalanga hosted World Tourism Day.

KwaZulu-Natal International tourism company Kuoni recently ranked KwaZulu-Natal as one of the Top 20 best-kept travel secrets in the world, based on a survey of 303 experts and 2 000 travellers, which highlighted the province’s historical heritage, battlefields, mountains and seascapes (home to the annual sardine run).

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SANPARKS – GOING PLACES BY FIONA WAKELIN Walking into the office of SANParks CEO Fundisile Mketeni is like a breath of fresh air – and not just an escape from the hot, dry, dusty streets of Pretoria. Mketeni exudes positivity and mental agility, is solutions-driven and the conversation is fast-paced, optimistic and far-ranging – just what you’d expect from the head of “a country within a country”. SANParks has undergone a radical transformation of vision, mission and purpose since 1994 – and has transformed from managing flora and fauna to becoming a major partner in the socio-economic development realm, working closely with various government departments to ensure delivery for all South Africans. Through socio-economic interventions managed by SANParks, rural poverty has become a catalyst for economic development – small businesses, supply chain opportunities and entrepreneurialism are all catalysed by this dynamic organisation.

of productive public–private partnerships (PPPs) that have attracted overseas markets and which has meant we have managed to grow our revenue. “The National Environmental Management of Protected Areas Act (Act 57 of 2003) officially mandated SANParks to create destinations for nature-based tourism in a manner that is not harmful to the environment. This generated the SANParks Commercialisation Strategy in 2000 in a bid to enhance the parks as nature tourism destinations by diversifying tourism offerings in partnership with the private sector.

Pre-1994, in the Parks Board days, the mandate was just to manage animals, plants and people but with the National Parks Act all the old legislation was repealed and a new era was ushered in, balancing conservation with tourism and ensuring that SANParks became “the pride and joy” of all South Africans. At the close of the last financial year, SANParks received six million visitors into its 19 parks.

Through this strategy, SANParks has earned a total income of R816-million through 45 public–private partnerships ranging from cable cars, luxury lodges and restaurants to adventure activities.

What have been some of the highlights over the last 25 years?

“Land claims have presented new opportunities and partnerships, as has the issue of beneficiation with a percentage of our revenue and new concessions going to communities.

“Inclusivity has been one of our major accomplishments. We cannot do it alone and have thus been involved in a number

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“The Tourism Investment Summit in 2017 themed ‘Tourism for all: Transform, Grow and Sustain’, offered 54 new opportunities for investment into sustainable tourism – President Ramaphosa learned from us!

INCLUSIVITY HAS BEEN ONE OF OUR MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. WE CANNOT DO IT ALONE AND HAVE THUS BEEN INVOLVED IN A NUMBER OF PRODUCTIVE PUBLIC–PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS (PPPS) THAT HAVE ATTRACTED OVERSEAS MARKETS

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LAND CLAIMS AND BENEFICIATION The Restitution of Land Rights Act of 1994 allowed for communities who were dispossessed through forced removals post-1913 to reclaim their land. In 2008 the cabinet took a decision whereby the application of equitable redress as opposed to land restitution was approved as the only option for settlement of the land claims in the Kruger National Park. The first phase of the equitable redress was implemented on 21 May 2016 at Skukuza when the President of the Republic of South Africa accompanied by the Ministers of the then Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) and Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) handed out financial compensation to six communities out of 16 land claims in the Kruger National Park. The settlement agreement made provision for financial settlement for households and a further lump sum to be used as base amount to fund a beneficiation scheme which created access to business opportunities inside and outside the Kruger National Park for investment, shareholding and employment purposes.

“We are a renowned global leader in biodiversity conservation and base management decisions on best available research. We employ 50 scientists who, together with external research collaborators, produce about 200 peerreviewed scientific papers per year from the 350 research projects registered in our parks. This sound environmental and social research is key to SANParks’ ability to execute its critical mandate of protecting and managing South Africa’s natural and cultural heritage.” How Is SANParks contributing to increased employment? “Managing over 15 000 beds makes us a major player in South Africa’s tourism industry. We have a workforce of 4 500 permanent employees, with more than 1 200 working on other projects such as land rehabilitation, water and fire. Our PPPs have helped create employment. “The Biodiversity Economy is one of the Operation Phakisa Greening programmes headed by Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries. During the first biodiversity conference in 2015, SANParks pledged to donate 1500 heads of game to its neighbouring communities and in 2018 at the second conference, SANParks pledged 3 000 heads of game to be donated or loaned to South African communities and emerging game farmers. SANParks through its adaptive management approach has divided the wildlife economy into two categories: • G ame donations to communities neighbouring the park. • G ame loans to emerging farmers from previously disadvantaged communities

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(PDI) nationwide.. “Out of the 160 applications received for game donations, only nine were supported. It is important for government to have a programme to support these emerging farmers – aftercare is crucial for success and viability.” What exciting plans are in the pipeline? “Enterprise development. We are busy with socio-economic policies and will be inviting the private sector and government departments to join us in job creation and fighting poverty. We are ready! “We will be rolling out investments and beneficiation. “A new national park is about to be declared – the area in the Karoo that surrounds the Square Kilometre Array – the largest radio telescope ever built which is collocated in Australia and in Africa. “We are excited by the green energy programme and operating off the grid using wind and solar. We are engaging with different partnerships doing a feasibility study; currently Skukuza and Lower Sabi are already on solar. “As we expand, we plan to shrink our carbon footprint, thereby reducing our consumption of fossil fuels and water consumption. “SANParks is ready and excited about the future in South Africa, the region and the continent!”

Contact Information: Telephone: 012 426 5000 Website: www.sanparks.org Physical Address: 643 Leyds Street, Muckleneuk, Pretoria Postal Address: South African National Parks, PO Box 787, Pretoria 0001

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SANPARKS: A RENOWNED GLOBAL LEADER IN BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION For decades, conservation has become intertwined with tourism in a co-dependent relationship that is central to the sustainability of both disciplines. It is estimated that more than 50% of all tourists visiting a foreign country visit protected areas during their trip. Similarly, the returns from SANParks’ tourism arm is a significant contributor to the sustainability of its conservation activities and social responsibilities. Drawn to the hallmark of SANParks’ pristine, unspoilt landscapes and abundance of wildlife, each visitor who passes through our gates contributes directly to the maintenance and sustainability of South Africa’s conservation estate. SANParks is indisputably a major player in South Africa’s tourism industry. Our position in the industry is further underscored by the fact that two of South Africa’s iconic tourist attractions – Table Mountain National Park and Kruger National Park – are within our portfolio. There is a park for every season and every reason.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES 1. TABLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

2. W EST COAST NATIONAL PARK

This natural World Heritage Site is a haven of magnificent mountains plunging into crystal seas fringed with the bleached white sands of the Cape Peninsula. Voted one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature in a global contest, this National Park attracts more than four million visitors a year. The West Coast National Park lies just inland from the secluded harbour of Saldanha Bay, and only one-and-a-half hour’s drive from Cape Town. The key conservation areas of West Coast National Park are Langebaan Lagoon and the

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offshore islands in Saldanha Bay, which together form the Langebaan Ramsar site, a wetland of international importance.

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3. AGULHAS NATIONAL PARK

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4. GARDEN ROUTE NATIONAL PARK

Known as one of the most beautiful stretches of shoreline in the world, the Garden Route on South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s south coast is home to indigenous forests, lowland fynbos, a multitude of rivers and lakes, pristine beaches and rugged mountains. This National Park incorporates three distinct areas: Knysna, Wilderness and Tsitsikamma.

This park was established to protect a unique landmark, the southern tip of the African continent at Cape Agulhas, which is also the official meeting point of the Indian and Atlantic oceans. The windswept, ruggedly beautiful coastal plain conserves an area of botanical significance, the Lowland Fynbos, with about 1 751 plant species. There is also a rich cultural heritage including shellfish middens created by foraging Khoekhoen people before colonial settlement. Among the mysteries associated with this region are the many ships that were wrecked en route to the East.

5. KAROO NATIONAL PARK

Located in the Western Cape, on the southern slopes of the Nuweveld Mountains, Karoo National Park is a place of big skies and seemingly endless views. The park is a convenient stopover on the N1 route between Gauteng and Cape Town, about 500km away. The park lies in the semi-arid Nama-Karoo and Grassland biomes, and its complex environment, ranging from open plains to high mountains, provides many niches for animal and plant species. The park has a wide variety of endemic wildlife, with 58 mammal species, more than 200 bird species and a rich reptilian fauna including 18 snake species and five tortoise species. The park is famed for its dramatic landscape.

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6. A DDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK

Now the third-largest national park in South Africa, Addo Elephant National Park has expanded to conserve a wide range of biodiversity, landscapes, fauna and flora. Established in 1931 to save 11 elephants on the brink of extinction, it is now home to more than 350, as well as 280 Cape buffalo, black rhino, a range of antelope species and the rare flightless dung beetle. It is the only park that is home to the Big Seven (Big Five plus the great white shark and southern right whale). It is a perfect destination for the adventurous outdoor enthusiast and nature lover.

7. G OLDEN GATE HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK

In the foothills of the Maluti Mountains of the northeastern Free State lies the Golden Gate Highlands National Park, taking its name from the shades of gold cast on the sandstone cliffs. The 32 690 hectare park is home to a variety of mammals and birds, including the rare bearded vulture and bald ibis. The park is best known for its geological, geomorphological and paleontological heritage with rich geology dating back to 195–210 million years ago. Researchers discovered a fossilised dinosaur egg in 1977 and a cluster of six eggs in 2005. This has led to an investment to build a Dinosaur Centre in the park, scheduled to open in 2018. SANParks is eager to position the park as the ultimate 4x4 and adventure destination in South Africa. Private parties are invited to be part of the exciting release of adventure opportunities in the park.

8. GROENKLOOF NATIONAL PARK

Groenkloof National Park is located on a hill above the University of South Africa and opposite the Tshwane Telkom Tower in Pretoria. Unlike the other national parks, Groenkloof’s primary aim is not to conserve biodiversity, but to provide centralised offices in the country’s capital. Groenkloof National Park plays host to the SANParks head office and central reservations office. Despite the urban location of the park, it has some natural bush with an impressive diversity of wildlife for suburbia, including hyrax, duiker, bush baby, mongoose and around 150 bird species.

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9. MARAKELE NATIONAL PARK

Marakele National Park lies in the heart of the Waterberg Mountains, just 250km from Johannesburg and 15km north of Thabazimbi. The park was declared in 1994 and is still in a phase of consolidation but its picturesque setting creates a spectacular bushveld experience. It is considered to have substantial development potential due to its location and proximity to Gauteng, making it an ideal weekend or breakaway option. There are currently few activities offered in the park due to the limited road network; however, this has been prioritised to enable the visitor to experience the full wonder of the park. New activities are aimed at diversifying the park’s offering and increasing the adventure element.

10. KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

Where nearly two million hectares of unrivalled diversity of life forms fuses with historical and archaeological sights – this is real Africa. The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks among the best in Africa. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this national park is a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies. As the flagship of South African National Parks, Kruger is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. Man’s interaction with the Lowveld environment over many centuries, from Bushman rock paintings to majestic archaeological sites like Masorini and Thulamela, is very evident in the Kruger National Park. These treasures represent the cultures, persons and events that played a role in the history of the Kruger National Park and are conserved along with the park’s natural assets. Every year more than 1.8 million visitors flock to South Africa’s leading game park.

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GAUTRAIN A PROJECT OF GOVERNMENT DELIVERY

The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) was established in terms of the GMA Act (Act 5 of 2006) to manage the implementation of the Gautrain Project and the relationship with the concessionaire. The GMA’s focus is to oversee Gautrain’s operation and maintenance and the expansions and extension of the system to accommodate future demand and new services as identified in the Integrated Transport Master Plan (ITMP25) for Gauteng. The Gautrain, a public–private partnership project, is a passenger rail system linking Johannesburg, Tshwane and OR Tambo International Airport and Sandton. Gautrain is mainly aimed at providing and optimising an integrated, innovative public transport system that enables and promotes the long-term sustainable economic growth of Gauteng. It is also part of a broader vision to industrialise and modernise the region, including a commitment towards creating and sustaining an integrated culture of public transport use. Gautrain offers fast, convenient, safe and efficient public transport. Since its initiation, numerous achievements have been realised. These include socio-economic development (SED) achievements but also a positive impact on the economy at large. In addition, the system operates at world-class operational efficiency.

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While running approximately 6 700 train trips monthly, performance norms for availability and punctuality of the train service are mostly at 98.5% and 95% respectively, providing an efficient public transport option for people in the province. The implementation of Gautrain’s SED strategy ensures that SED remains a cornerstone. An assessment of the economic impact of the Gautrain Project was conducted independently by Hatch in early 2019. The results have shown that the Gautrain has: •

Delivered jobs and economic growth – Gautrain created 35 000 direct job opportunities during

construction and 10 900 direct operational jobs after the start of operations

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Influenced transport choices – Each trip on the Gautrain instead of a car delivers R78 in economic benefit

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Shaped pattern of development – New commercial floorspace within two kilometers of Gautrain stations

will yield 64 500 jobs

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Facilitated regional development – 70% of all trips on the Gautrain cross a city boundary

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Changed perceptions of Gauteng – Foreign Direct Investment into Gauteng increased to more than

R44-billion in 2016 – the highest recorded since 2003

GROWING THE COMMUNITY FURTHER GMA has partnerships with the taxi industry. It has midibus operations at Marlboro, Sandton, Centurion and Hatfield Stations and these are operated by the local taxi association. The midibus operations have proven successful in improving accessibility to public transport and integration of the Gautrain system with public transport services. The project’s phenomenal SED impact and operational efficiency could not have been reached without the following landmark achievements: • 2000 – Gautrain project announced and initiated • 2006 – Construction commenced • 2010 – Operations commenced • 2016 – Feasibility study for the extensions of a rapid rail system in Gauteng submitted to

National Treasury

The GMA is also planning to extend the Gauteng Rapid Rail Link network via the construction of new track and stations. This system will expand across the Gauteng province and support better integration. The proposal is to construct 149 km of new dual track and 19 new stations. It will involve extensions to all three existing routes and will be implemented in phases.

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25 SOUTH AFRICAN BUSINESS SUCCESS STORIES BY FIONA WAKELIN

Absa Group Absa Group Limited, formerly Barclays Africa Group Limited, and originally Amalgamated Banks of South Africa, is an African-based financial services group, offering personal and business banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management, banking solutions for youth, students and graduates, international banking, Islamic Banking and Absa Rewards. Absa Group is listed on the JSE and is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups with a presence in 12 countries across the continent and around 42 000 employees. The group owns majority stakes in banks in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, the Seychelles, South Africa (Absa Bank), Tanzania (Barclays Bank in Tanzania and National Bank of Commerce), Uganda and Zambia. They also have

representative offices in Namibia and Nigeria, as well as insurance operations in Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia. In November 2019 the United States Federal Reserve Board and New York State Department of Financial Services approved Absa bank’s application to open a Representative office in New York – Absa already opened a London representative office in 2018. Key highlights for the six months ended June 2019 include: Headline earnings rose 3% to R16.1-billion Return on equity improved to 16.8% from 16.5% Revenue grew 4% to R75.7-billion Operating expenses rose 5% to R43.6-billion Dividend increased 4% to R11.10 per share

Anglo American Founded in South Africa in 1917 by Sir Ernest Oppenheimer, Anglo American has its headquarters in the UK, employs 64 000 people and globally produces diamonds, platinum group metals, gold, iron ore, nickel and manganese. While the primary listing of the company's ordinary shares is on the London Stock Exchange it also lists on the JSE Securities Exchange South Africa (JSE), the SWX Swiss Exchange, the Botswana Stock Exchange and the Namibian Stock Exchange. In 2018 its attributable free flow cash was US$3.2-billion. In 1995 the platinum interests of Johannesburg Consolidated Investments (JCI) were moved to Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) with Anglo American as the primary shareholder.

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Anglo American Platinum operates across the entire value chain to produce the complete range of PGMs including platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium and osmium. High profile uses of PGMs include jewelry, auto catalytic converters, fuel cells, air and water purification units, heart pacemakers, computer screens, hard disk and fertilisers. The high value of PGMs has seen platinum become a prime investment commodity alongside gold – as was evidenced in 2019 when Amplats rewarded its shareholders with R3-billion in dividends.

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Clicks Group Clicks Group is a retail-led healthcare group which has been listed on the JSE since 1996. Through market-leading retail brands Clicks, GNC, The Body Shop, Claire's and Musica, the group has over 870 stores across southern Africa. In 1968 Clicks opened its first store in St Georges Street, Cape Town. By 2003 the Group turnover was R7.4-billion with 729 stores in Southern Africa and 191 franchise stores in Australia. Legislation passed

in 2003 enabled dispensaries to be introduced into Clicks stores and in 2004 the first Clicks pharmacy opened in Sea Point, Cape Town. By 2016, Group turnover had reached R24.2-billion and in the same year the outsourcing agreement with Netcare was approved by Competition Authorities. As a leader in the healthcare market Clicks has the largest retail pharmacy chain in South Africa, with over 545 in-store pharmacies.

De Beers De Beers Group was founded in 1888 and named after brothers Diederik and Johannes De Beer, who owned the farmstead that would become the "Big Hole" diamond mine in Kimberley. From small-scale diamond mining operations of the 19th century, De Beers has grown to become the world’s leading diamond company, spanning the whole value chain from exploration and production to rough diamond sales and diamond jewelry retail. In 1888 De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited was established with Cecil Rhodes as founding Chairman.

Twenty-nine years later Ernest Oppenheimer founded the Anglo American Corporation to develop gold mining in South Africa and in 2011 Anglo American (shareholders in De Beers since 1926) and the Oppenheimer family announced an agreement for Anglo American to acquire the family’s share in De Beers. Today, powered by more than 20 000 people around the world, De Beers is truly global, with headquarters in London and mines in four countries – Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa.

Discovery Launched in 1992 and listed on the JSE in 1999, Discovery Limited is a South African-based shared value insurance company whose purpose and ambition are achieved through a pioneering business model that incentivises people to be healthier.

Today, Discovery covers over 5.1 million clients which include large-, medium-, and small-sized employers for health insurance, as well as individual clients who buy health and life insurance and investment products directly from the company.

The shared value insurance model delivers better health and value for clients, superior actuarial dynamics for the insurer, a healthier society, and the unique approach has underpinned success globally, with substantial new business growth and an impressive increase in normalised operating profit and headline earnings.

Through the repeatable business model, Discovery intellectual property is exported to other industries and markets, including the UK, US, China, Singapore, and Australia.

Dis-Chem Founded in 1978, Dis-Chem opened its first retail pharmacy in Mondeor, south of Johannesburg, and 36 years later the first store was opened outside South Africa, in Windhoek, Namibia. By 2016 Dis-Chem had opened its 100th store and purchased the remaining stake in CJ Distribution, and increased interest in Pharmacy Development Academy and Evening Star to controlling shares in each, and began to combine the operations of

CJ Group with Dis-Chem’s pre-existing wholesale business. In November of that year, the group listed 27.5% of its listed share capital on the JSE. It was the secondlargest public offering (IPO) on the exchange. Upon listing, Dis-Chem became the 100% shareholder in nine of its stores, which are co-owned by Dis-Chem and independent pharmacists.

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Distell In 2000 Distillers' Corporation and Stellenbosch Farmers Winery merged to form Distell.

Distell employs approximately 4 400 people and has an annual turnover of R26.1-billion.

The Distell Group is South Africa and Africa’s leading producer and marketer of wines, spirits, ciders and other ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, sold across the world. With a diverse portfolio of brands their products cater to a broad spectrum of consumers.

The diverse portfolio of award-winning alcoholic brands includes Amarula, Savanna, Hunter's Dry, Durbanville Hills and Nederburg. Their headquarters are located in Stellenbosch and their parent organisation is South African Distilleries and Wines (SA) Limited.

FirstRand Listed on the JSE and the Namibian Stock Exchange, FirstRand Limited is one of the largest financial institutions in South Africa, and provides banking, insurance and investment products and services to retail, commercial, corporate and public sector customers through its portfolio of leading franchises, which include FNB, RMB, WesBank and Ashburton Investments. FirstRand Bank Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FirstRand Limited, and has a number of divisions, including Rand Merchant Bank (the investment bank), FNB (the retail and commercial bank) and WesBank (the instalment finance provider). FNB is one of the oldest banks in South Africa, and can be traced back to the Eastern Province Bank formed in Grahamstown in 1838.

Key highlights for the six months ended June 2019 include: Headline earnings were 5% higher to R27.9-billion. Basic and diluted headline earnings were also 5% better at 497.2 cents per share. FirstRand pointed to a normalised return on equity (ROE) of 22.8%. Income before tax was up 8% to R39.97-billion. Profit for the year up 5% to R29.44-billion. The group declared an ordinary dividend of 291 cents per share. First National Bank (FNB) continues to be the biggest driver of revenue in the group, making up 63% of the normalised earnings contribution – up from 60% in 2018.

Investec Starting out as a small finance company founded in South Africa in 1974, Investec has grown into an international organisation trusted to manage clients' assets worth more than £150-billion. Twelve years later Investec merged with Metboard, a trust company established in 1937. This added portfolio management, a participating mortgage bond scheme and an inhouse unit trust to the range of products and services offered by Investec and in the same year, 1986, Investec Holdings Limited (“Inhold”) listed on the JSE. In 1997, after a decade of acquisitions the Group restructured, with all banking operations falling under Investec Merchant Bank Limited. Investec Bank Limited was renamed Investec Group Limited and Investec Merchant Bank Limited was renamed Investec Bank Limited. Investec established an operation in Australia, acquired the Mauritian-based bank, Banque Privee

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Edmond de Rothschild (Ocean Indien) Ltee and opened a representative office in Hong Kong. The Group established asset management operations in Botswana and Namibia and listings on the Namibian and Botswana Stock Exchanges followed. Investec Securities (Botswana) (Pty) Limited was registered and a license to trade was approved. On 11 January 2016 an investment vehicle, Investec Equity Partners, was created in which Investec holds a 45% stake alongside other strategic investors who hold the remaining 55%. Investec Principal Investments transferred certain portfolio investments to the value of R7.6-billion to Investec Equity Partners. In exchange, Investec received R2.5-billion in cash and 45% of the shares in Investec Equity Partners (R5.1-billion).

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I&J Founded by George Irvin and Carl Johnson in 1910, with headquarters in Cape Town, I&J started operations complete with a fleet of four trawlers, a cold store and a smokery. By 1961, Irvin & Johnson operated a fleet of 54 deep-sea trawlers that landed a catch of over 81 648 tons. A part of this catch was sent to freezing and processing plants while the remainder, crisp and fresh, went through the firm’s 22 depots and branches daily to every part of Southern Africa. The firm was by then a key organisation in a vital sector of the national economy, providing employment to 5 500 staff, and holding assets valued at over

R10-million. From 1980, I&J expanded its product range with the launch of innovative fish, chicken, beef and frozen vegetable products. Since 1995, I&J has been the main sponsor of the Two Oceans Aquarium and has supplied fresh fish to the aquarium since it opened its doors on 13 November 1995 – feeding approximately 3 000 individual animals with two tons of pilchards, hake, squid and mackerel delivered every month. In 2009, I&J co-founded the Responsible Fisheries Alliance to ensure that healthy marine ecosystems underpin a robust seafood industry in Southern Africa. I&J currently directly employs 1 600 employees, owns a fleet of 11 vessels and exports to 25 countries.

Liberty Holdings Limited Liberty Holdings Limited is a financial services and property holding company with its registered head office in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company was founded as the Liberty Life Association of Africa Ltd in 1957, by Sir Donald Gordon. In 1962 Liberty was the first life assurance company to be listed on the JSE and 20 years later it listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Currently with a presence in 18 African countries, Liberty has grown from being a South African life insurer to a pan-African financial services company, offering asset management, investment, insurance and health products to 3.2 million people across Africa.

MTN Founded in 1994 MTN has built a cellular network that has led to a world-class ICT infrastructure. In 2011 the company embarked on their largest-ever network rollout, increasing 2G coverage to 98% and 3G coverage to 65% of the population. In 2012 they began the biggest Long Term Evolution (LTE) network rollout in Africa and have also made considerable investments in undersea cables to provide capacity to their network. MTN is now a global player that operates in 22 markets in Africa and the Middle East. The company offers e-commerce and digital services in music, financial services and entertainment. As a socially responsible company, MTN, through its philanthropic arm the MTN SA Foundation, MTN leverages the power of connectivity to facilitate access to education and healthcare, and fosters the development of entrepreneurship and the arts. Through its sponsorship portfolio, MTN sponsors a variety of properties in football, rugby, music and lifestyle. MTN sponsors the Premiership knockout

competition known as MTN8; the Springboks, the national rugby team; Joyous Celebration, a popular gospel ensemble. MTN’s head office in Fairland, Johannesburg, is powered by a 2MW methane powered trigeneration plant. The trigeneration plant is powered by methane gas, which is piped over 800km from Sasol's Mozambique gas fields to Johannesburg, where it is then piped to MTN’s head office. The trigeneration plant at MTN is unique in that it not only generates electricity from the methane gas, but also uses a by-product of the process for cooling purposes. MTN has lowered electricity usage by approximately 37% due to the Tri Generation, among other greening initiatives the company has rolled out. MTN is modernising its base stations, particularly those in remote areas, to enable them to work off the grid. The off-grid base transceiver station (BTS) site, at Vredesvallei, has a 35km radius coverage to serve the communities of Riemvasmaak and Vredesvallei in the Northern Cape.

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Nampak Nampak is Africa’s largest diversified packaging manufacturer. It has been listed on the JSE for 50 years and with 25 sites in South Africa, 18 sites in the rest of Africa and eight in Europe, the company employs 5 641 people. Their world-class research and development facility based in Cape Town provides technical and innovative product development support to their businesses and customers. The group participates in extensive collection and recycling initiatives and continues to invest significant time and resources into the development of sustainable products.

Minimising their environmental impact includes supporting and facilitating the recycling, re-use and recovery of packaging. Nampak products and services include: Nampak Metals Nampak Glass Nampak Paper Nampak Plastics Nampak Inspection and Coding Solutions Nampak Research and Development

Nando’s One afternoon in 1987, two friends went for lunch at a humble Portuguese eatery. As their meal drew to a close, they knew they’d tasted something that had to be shared. PERi-PERi was about to make one more journey – from Rosettenville to the world.

Today, many years later, you can find Nando’s restaurants, sauces and world-famous grocery range around the globe.

Naspers Naspers is a global internet group and one of the largest technology investors in the world, operating and investing in countries and markets with longterm growth potential. Naspers is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: NPN), has an ADR listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: NPSN) and has a sizeable investment in Prosus (AEX: PRX and JSE: PRX). In 1915 Naspers was founded in Stellenbosch to produce a Dutch language newspaper and during

the next 60 years grew into one of Africa's leading media groups. In 1994 it listed on the JSE and in 2000 invest in Tencent Holdings, the start of its growth into a global internet and entertainment group. In the year 2015 Naspers celebrated its centenary, now operating in over 130 countries and markets and in 2019 Naspers listed Prosus, a new global consumer internet group comprising its international internet assets, on Euronext Amsterdam with a secondary, inward listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in South Africa.

Nedbank Group Nedbank's history traces back to the early 19th century with the establishment of the Cape of Good Hope Bank in 1831.

subsidiary. Nedbank Group's primary market is South Africa, however, they continue to expand into the rest of Africa.

Following successive branding and structural changes, from The Nederlandsche Bank voor ZuidAfrica to the Netherlands Bank of South Africa (NBSA), to Nedcor Group in the 1980s, Nedbank Group was formed in 2003.

Nedbank has a presence in six countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and East Africa region where they own subsidiaries and banks in Namibia, Swaziland, Malawi, Mozambique, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, as well as representative offices in Angola and Kenya.

Listed on the JSE since 1969, Nedbank Group is one of South Africa's four largest banks, with Nedbank Limited being the principal banking

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In West and Central Africa they follow a partnership approach and concluded the acquisition of

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an approximate 21% shareholding in Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) in 2014, enabling a unique one-bank experience to our clients across the largest banking network in Africa, comprising more than 2 000 branches in 39 countries.

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Key highlights for the six months ended June 2019 include: Headline earnings up 2.6% to R6 870-million Pre provisioning operating profit growth: 7.0% Dividends per share up 3.6% to 720 cents per share Revenue up 5.5% to R27 693-million, ROE (excluding goodwill): 17.9%

Netcare Netcare Limited is an investment holding company which operates through a number of subsidiaries and employs approximately 29 000 people. The Netcare Group invests in growing and continually improving capabilities and capacity, and in partnering with the public sector, supports the effectiveness of the national healthcare systems in which they operate. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ordinary shares have been listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in South Africa since December 1996, when the company operated four hospitals, compared to the current: 54 hospitals 5 public private partnership hospitals 10 605 registered hospital beds 422 theatres

15 Medicross day theatres 79 Netcare 911 emergency sites 7 Netcare training campuses 21 763 employees 12 mental health and psychiatric clinics with 841 beds In South Africa, Netcare operates the largest private hospital, primary healthcare, emergency medical services and renal care networks. In addition to its world-class hospital services, the Group offers primary healthcare, sub-acute care, day surgery, occupational health and employee wellness services through Medicross; emergency medical services through Netcare 911; renal dialysis through National Renal Care; and mental health and psychiatric services through Akeso.

10 cancer care centres 63 renal dialysis units with 860 dialysis stations 95 primary healthcare centres

Netcare Group provides healthcare in South Africa and Lesotho.

Ocean Basket The first Ocean Basket seafood restaurant opened its doors in 1995 in Menlyn Park, Pretoria. Fats Lazarides had seen the opportunity to create a restaurant that served seafood at affordable prices. His first Ocean Basket was 60m2, with six tables. The menu offered

only a handful of dishes, including fish and chips, prawns, hake, calamari and kingklip. Today, there are over 200 Ocean Baskets in 19 countries around the globe, from Dubai to Durban, Mbombela to Nigeria.

Old Mutual The Old Mutual Group was established in Cape Town in 1845 as South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first mutual life insurance company, offering financial security in uncertain times, and now employs more than 30 000 people and operates in 14 countries

across two regions: Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and eSwatini) Asia (China)

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Pepkor PEP opened its first store in 1965 in De Aar, in Northern Cape. Fifty-four years later Pepkor is the largest non-grocery retailer in South Africa, and has more than 5 300 stores operating across 12 African countries.

AS OF SEPTEMBER 2018 HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED: Number Of Stores: 5332 Total Retail Space: 2.4 million m2 Employees: 49 000 Transactions: 400 million+

SAB South Africa has been home to South African Breweries (SAB) since the company’s humble beginnings over a century ago in the midst of Johannesburg’s pioneering days of the gold rush. Their history can be traced back to Charles Glass and the Castle Brewery that he started in 1888. Glass insisted that his brewery sell only the finest beers, which were highly sought-after by the 200 pubs that had sprung up in the city at the time. SAB has grown into a landmark South African company since then, and is today the second largest brewer in the world. The 1980s were a challenging time not only for SAB, but also for South Africa as a nation. Inflation was above 20%; political violence was rife, labour unrest and trading sanctions made operating conditions

near impossible for many organisations. This was when SAB decided to walk a different path with the foresight of building a sustainable business that would develop and invest in the communities within which it operates. Although SABMiller is known internationally for its beer brands, since the 1920s the company has claimed and maintained a stake in the soft drink industry. Over the past 90 years, SAB has grown from owning just a share of the Schweppes brand into one of Africa’s largest Coca-Cola bottlers. South African Breweries was a wholly owned subsidiary of SABMiller until its interests were sold to Anheuser-Busch InBev on 10 October 2016. South African Breweries is now a direct subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD).

Shoprite Holdings The story of the Shoprite Group starts in 1979 with Pep Stores’ purchase of a small eight-store Western Cape grocer with less than 400 staff members and a value of R1-million, named Shoprite, from the Rogut family. In 1997 Shoprite acquired the ailing OK Bazaars Group from SAB in the legendary "R1 deal". This strategic expansion move added 157 super- and hyper-sized supermarkets and 146 furniture stores to the Group, whilst saving 14 091 jobs. This marked the Group’s first store in Swaziland. 2001 saw the first of seven supermarkets opening in Egypt, taking Shoprite into the North African market (during 2006 the Group divested from Egypt due to ongoing restrictions on retailing). In August 2001 the Group also started operating

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in Malawi and the decision was made to market the Shoprite and Checkers brands separately, with Checkers repositioned to compete within the middle-to-higher income market. It is now the largest supermarket retailer on the African continent, with a staff component of more than 147 000 employed at more than 2 934 outlets and a network of distribution centres across 15 countries who serve 35 million people on a daily basis. In 2019 Shoprite emerged as the biggest South African retailer in the 2019 Deloitte Global Powers of Retail Report based on revenue. It is the only South African retailer to be listed in the top 100 and is placed 86th in the world. The report ranks the 250 biggest retail groups across the world.

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Standard Bank Group The Standard Bank of British South Africa started operations in 1863 in Port Elizabeth, and was prominent in the financing and development of the diamond fields of Kimberley in 1867. When gold was discovered on the Witwatersrand, the bank expanded northwards and on 11 October 1886 the bank started doing business in a tent at Ferreira's Camp (later to be called Johannesburg), becoming the first bank to open a branch on the Witwatersrand gold fields. On 1 November 1901 a second branch was opened in Eloff Street, Johannesburg.

As at 30 June 2019 Standard Bank Group is the largest African banking group by assets, with a market cap of approximately R318-billion (US$23-billion) at 30 June 2019, offering a range of banking and related financial services across subSaharan Africa.

Standard Bank has a 156-year history in South Africa, and started building a franchise in subSaharan Africa almost 30 years ago. They have an on-the-ground presence in 20 countries on the African continent, and a strategic partnership with the largest bank in the world, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), who is a 20% shareholder in the Group.

Dividend per share up 6% to 454 cents

Key highlights for the six months ended June 2019 include: Headline earnings up 6% to R13 361-million

Return on equity own to 16.2% Credit loss ratio up to 0.76%

Tiger Brands Limited Originally known as Tiger Oats, Tiger Brands' first product was a breakfast oatmeal brand called Jungle Oats, which was launched in 1925. During the late 1990s Tiger Oats went through a period of rapid expansion, buying out other large companies and competitors and in 1999 Tiger Oats was renamed Tiger Brands. Tiger Brands Limited is now a Top 40 JSE company and one of Africa's largest, listed manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Their core business includes manufacturing, marketing and

distributing everyday branded food to middle-income consumers. South Africa is their core market and South African consumers spend 10% of their annual total spend on Tiger products which include Purity, Energade, Tastic, Jungle, All Gold, Black Cat, Doom, Beacon and Rose’s. The Tiger Brands International team drives growth across 25 countries with five priority markets – Cameroon, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Nigeria.

Vodacom A company born in the year of our democracy, 1994, and listed on the JSE in 2009, Vodacom Group Limited (operating as Vodacom) is a South African mobile communications company, providing voice, messaging, data and converged services to over 55 million customers. From its roots in South Africa, Vodacom has grown its operations to include

networks in Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique and Lesotho, and provides business services to customers in over 32 African countries, including Nigeria, Zambia, Angola, Kenya, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and Cameroon.

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THE ECONOMY A LONG VIEW BY FIONA WAKELIN How has the economy performed over the last 25 years? What changes have happened across the sectors which keep the wheels of the economy turning? This article looks at the road we have travelled since 1994.

“It always seems impossible until it is done” – Nelson Mandela

THE ECONOMY – GDP GROWTH SINCE 1994

The South African economy contracted an annualized 0.6 percent on quarter in the three months to September of 2019, following an upwardly revised 3.2 percent growth in the previous period and much worse than market expectations of a 0.1 percent expansion. Mining, manufacturing and transport, storage and communication industries contributed the most to the GDP contraction. GDP Growth Rate in South Africa averaged 2.68 percent from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7.60 percent in the fourth quarter of 1994 and a record low of -6.10 percent in the first quarter of 2009.

GOVERNMENT SPENDING IN 2019/20 6.2%

Social development R278.4bn (15.2%)

Economic development R209.2bn (11.5%)

Basic education R262.4bn (14.4%)

Community development R208.5bn (11.4%)

14.4%

11.4% Health R222.6bn (12.2%)

Debt-service costs R202.2bn (11.1%)

11.5%

Peace and security R211.0bn (11.6%)

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15.2%

11.1%

Post school education and training R112.7bn (6.2%)

12.2% 11.6%

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MINING Mining continues to be an important foreign-exchange earner, with gold accounting for more than one-third of exports. South Africa is also a major producer of coal, manganese, chrome, platinum (worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest producer), and diamonds (4th largest producer). There have been radical shifts in the South African mining industry over the last 25 years. The reduction in output - particularly from the gold mines - has been offset by improvements in wages, working conditions, health and safety, environmental sustainability and transformation. The Mine Health and Safety Act (1996) and the establishment of organisations such as the Mining Qualifications Authority and the Mine Health and Safety Council have had profound effects on in mine health and safety since 1994. The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) requires the Minister of Mineral Resources to set socio-economic targets through the Mining Charter. According to the draft Mining Charter 2018, a minimum of 70% of total mining goods procurement spend must be on South African manufactured goods and apportioned as follows: 21% from black entrepreneurs, 5% on black economically empowered women entrepreneurs and 44% from black economic empowerment compliant companies. This bodes well for the transformation imperative in this sector.

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AGRICULTURE The African Farmers’ Association of South Africa (AFASA) has been at the forefront of pushing for the transformation of the agriculture sector as part and parcel of the broader agrarian reform government policies. AFASA‘s second Agribusiness Transformation Conference, which took place in 2018 and focused on value chain integration and farming as part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, succeeded in promoting smart partnerships between investors and landowners and amongst farmers themselves. In 2008 AgriBEE Transformation Charter was gazetted and in 2017 the Amended AgriBEE Sector Code was published. The objectives of this Amended AgriBEE Sector Code are to facilitate B-BBEE in the sector by implementing initiatives to include black South Africans at all levels of agricultural activity and enterprises by:

Promoting equitable access and participation in the entire

South Africans in owning, establishing, participating in

•

agricultural value chain

and running agricultural enterprises;

De-racialising land and enterprise ownership, control,

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Social upliftment

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skilled occupations and management of existing and new

•

Increasing the extent to which communities, workers,

agricultural enterprises

co-operatives and other collective enterprises own and

Unlocking the full entrepreneurial skills and potential of

manage existing and new agricultural enterprises,

previously disadvantaged individuals

increasing their access to economic activities,

Facilitating structural changes in agricultural support

infrastructure and skills training

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systems and development initiatives to assist black

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MANUFACTURING The manufacturing sector accounts for 13% of GDP (global average is 18%) and approximately a third of this contribution comes from the automotive sub-sector – which as a whole contributes in the region of 7% to GDP. Automotive manufacturing takes place in three provinces: Gauteng (Nissan-Renault, BMW and Ford); KwaZulu-Natal (Toyota, Bell Equipment); and the Eastern Cape (Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, General Motors and Ford engines). Traditionally Africa’s greatest wealth has been seen to be its natural resources and primary sector extraction, relying on other developed economies for secondary beneficiation and imports. Now we stand on the brink of a major disruption to this paradigm. Digitisation will transform the continent’s economy into one that is exports-based. Data, connected infrastructure and industrial ecosystems will together create the perfect storm for Africa to manufacture smart factories of the future. According to a Frost & Sullivan White Paper by the Manufacturing Leadership Council, the manufacturing industry will look completely different in the next 10 to 15 years as industries become high-tech engines of mass customisation. “Highly automated and information-intensive, the factory of tomorrow will look like an integrated hardware and software system…fuelled by vast quantities of information from every corner of the enterprise and beyond, moderated by analytical systems that can identify and extract insights and opportunities from that information, and comprise of intelligent machines that learn, act, and work alongside highly skilled human beings.”

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TRAINING AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT The 1994 democratic government inherited a population with low educational and skills levels and an education and training system that was fragmented, dysfunctional and unequal. From 1994 to 2009, the Department of Education was responsible for higher and technical vocational education delivered through the universities and further education and training (FET) colleges. The Department of Labour was responsible for workplace skills programmes, delivered largely through the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). This split in the education, training and workplace skills production created difficulties in delivery and the education and training levels of the population did not improve much. The education, training and skills system was described as ineffective and inefficient. In 2009 government created the single ministerial portfolio of Higher Education and Training. The portfolio shifted the higher and further education and training functions associated with colleges and universities from the Minister of Education to the new Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Skills development and vocational training has been key to job creation and reduction of poverty.

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The focus of the Skills Development Act (1998) (Amended 2008) was to: • • •

Empower the South African workforce with skills Ensure employees access more opportunities for skill acquisition Create space for the new entrants to the labour market to gain work experience, introduce transformative tools through training and education to redress unfair discrimination practices in the labour market.

Furthering the national skills development and training imperative, DHET presented the National Skills Development Plan to the portfolio committee on higher education and training in August 2018. The 9 principles of the Plan were outlined as follows: 1: Locating the NSDP within an integrated post-school system 2: Contributing to the country's socio-economic objectives 3: Advancing an equitable and integrated system 4: Greater inclusivity and collaboration 5: Focus on support system for learners and employers 6: Strong emphasis on accountability 7: Understanding demand 8: Steering Supply – Qualifications and Provision 9: Steering Funding – Funding Mechanisms

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FINANCE Since 1994 financial services have seen strong growth and investors cite this sector as one of the key motivations for investing in our economy. In the South African context, access to finance and financial services are key to achieving economic and social transformation. Meaningful transformation of the financial sector includes issues such as access, lower rates, appropriate product development, procurement, empowerment financing, socio-economic development, employment equity and skills development. True transformation of the financial sector means that it will work for all South Africans, enabling all citizens to save, borrow, insure and transact. Structure of the South African finance sector arranged according to value of assets: Banks Pension funds Long-term insurers Collective investment schemes Short-term insurers The period since 1994 has seen the South African economy undergo profound restructuring which has included policy initiatives such as the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Strategy, the Microeconomic Reform Strategy, Transformation Charters,

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Sector Codes, Codes of Best Practice, the Black Industrialist Programme and the Financial Sector Regulations Act (2017). In 2017 the Financial Sector Code was amended to ensure it was in line with the dti Codes of Good Practice. The year 2018 saw the sector contribute R640 368 228 613 (22.39 per cent) to the gross domestic product of the economy. The Financial Sector Code (FSC) commits all participants to actively promoting a transformed, vibrant and globally competitive financial sector that reflects the demographics of South Africa, which contributes to the establishment of an equitable society by providing accessible financial services to black people and by directing investment into targeted sectors of the economy. Recognising the unique position that financial institutions hold in the development of South Africa, two unique elements exist in the FSC scorecard over and above the five elements in the Codes of Good Practice. These are: Empowerment Financing and Access to Financial Services. These elements are intended to broaden and hasten the transformation process as they focus on making financial services accessible to the previously unbanked and underserved. They empower the previously disenfranchised through the provision of affordable housing, financing of black Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and agricultural activities, and investing in various types of transformational infrastructure that help to create the necessary platform to grow the economy on an equitable basis. - Government Gazette 1 December 2017

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SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES GROWING SOUTH AFRICAN INDUSTRY BY FIONA WAKELIN One of the key strategies to grow the South African economy and boost employment creation is the development of the manufacturing sector and the beneficiation of our primary products in-house, instead of exporting them and then buying back the manufactured products at inflated prices based on currencies stronger than the rand.

In support of the government's strategic objectives of industrialisation, regional development and job creation, and to ensure we are export-driven as opposed to import dependent, one of the cornerstones of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (dti) flagship projects is the genesis, support and growth of special economic zones at strategic locations across the country.

“Special Economic Zones (SEZs), are geographically designated areas of a country set aside for specifically targeted economic activities, supported through special arrangements (that may include laws) and systems that are often different from those that apply in the rest of the country.” – the dti

A total of ten SEZs have been designated to date. In 2018, the Atlantis SEZ, a green-tech hub and Nkomazi SEZ, envisaged as an agro-processing hub, were the latest designations under the programme. In 2012, ten years after designation, Coega had 20 investors with a value of R1.13-billion, creating 3 778 jobs. As at 2018, Coega had 43 operational investors worth over R9-billion and has doubled their employment creation to 8 210. In 2012, East London had 21 operational investors valued at

R1.1-billion, with 1 179 jobs created. Six years later, East London had 31 investors valued at R4.4-billion and has created 3 839 jobs. The total number of investors in the SEZ, ten years after designation, stood at 51. The number of operational investors in designated SEZs in 2018 had more than doubled at 115, with an investment value of more than R16-billion and exports of more than R4-billion. The number of direct jobs had also increased to 15 712.

AREAS OF DESIGNATED SEZs 1: O R Tambo SEZ Size: 49ha 2: S aldanha Bay IDZ Size: 356ha : A tlantis SEZ Size: 118.6ha 3: Maluti-A-Phofung SEZ Size: 1 039ha

4: C oega SEZ Size: 9 259ha

7: M usina-Makhado SEZ Size: 7 262ha

: East London IDZ Size: 462ha

5: R ichards Bay IDZ Size: 383ha

: Dube Trade Port SEZ Size: 302.9ha 6: Nkomazi SEZ Size: 155ha

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No.

Name of the SEZ

Province

Designation year

Size (Ha)

Sectoral focus

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Land ownership

Coega

Eastern Cape

2001

9003

Automotive, chemicals, business processing, renewable energy, agroprocessing

Coega Development Corporation. Transfer pending from Transnet on 7.86ha of land

East London

Eastern Cape

2002

462

Automotive, steel fabrication, renewable energy, agro-processing

ELIDZ Co (Pty) Ltd

Richards Bay

KwaZulu- Natal

2002

467

Mineral beneficiation, ship repair, manufacturing

Phase 1A (RBIDZ Co), Phase 1F (transfer pending from Municipality to RBIDZ), Phase D and C (Municipality)

Dube Trade Port

KwaZulu- Natal

2016

302.9

Agro-processing, electronics, pharmaceuticals

ACSA, DTP Co and joint venture between the two â&#x20AC;&#x201C; La Mercy Property Investment (Pty) Ltd

Saldanha Bay

Western Cape

2013

356

Oil and gas services

TNPA (Zone 2), SBIDZ Co (Zone 1,3,4 and 5)

OR Tambo

Gauteng

2002

Perishables, tertiary metals processing, advanced component manufacturing

Gauteng IDZ lease with ACSA

Maluti-APhofung

Free State

2014

1039

Agro-processing, logistics, pharmaceuticals

Free State Development Corporation

MusinaMakhado

Limpopo

2018

7262

Metallurgical processing, petrochemical and logistics

Lease agreement between Mulambwane Communal Property Association and LEDA

Atlantis

Western Cape

2018

118

Renewable energy / green tech hub

Lease agreement with the City of Cape Town for 110ha. Five sites privately owned but the control of the land is with the SEZ operator

Nkomazi

Mpumalanga

2018

155

Agro-processing and trade hub

Nkomazi Local Municipality (to be transferred to MEGA as the SEZ operator)

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Coega is the largest SEZ in Southern Africa, at 9 003ha. It was

The SEZ leverages on public sector investment to attract both

designated in 2001 and became South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Industrial

foreign and domestic direct investment in the manufacturing

Development Zone (IDZ). It is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay

sector, with an export orientation. The SEZ has attracted

Metropolitan Municipality, in the Eastern Cape Province, and is

investment in the agro-processing, automotive, aqua-culture,

strategically located on the east-west trade route to service both

energy, metals, logistics and business process services sectors.

the world and African markets.

This has advanced socio-economic development in the Eastern Cape region through skills development, technology transfer and job creation. The recorded accumulative numbers of jobs since inception is more than 112 974, trained 6 674 people and spent R707-million on SMMEs.

As at the end of 2018, Coega has 43 operational investors, with four construction sites underway. These investors have pledged a total private sector investment of R11.750-billion, and they include BAIC SA (R11-billion), OSHO Cement (R600-million), Akacia Medical (R100-million) and HELLA (R50-million). BAIC SA has created 1 839 jobs during phase one of their investment.

The East London SEZ is characterised by innovation, efficiency, growth and sustainability. Established in 2003, as part of the South African government initiative to improve industrial competitiveness and economic growth in the country, the zone has become a prime industrial park in South Africa, renowned for its customised solutions for various industries, including automotive, agro-processing and aqua-culture. The SEZ offers growth-orientated companies a specialised manufacturing platform, innovative industrial and business solutions access, to new markets and strategic industry networks.

The zone is one of the country's leading specialised industrial parks, located in Buffalo City, the municipal area which also incorporates Bhisho, the province's capital, and King William's Town. It is one of the first IDZs in South Africa to be made operational and represents an ideal choice for the location of exported manufacturing and processing. Its location provides investors with connections to major markets, locally and across the globe.

as an ideal location for an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). From this location, the OEM will have ease of access to all different aspects of the automotive value chain. In 2012, the SEZ established the Metal Surface Treatment (aluminium treatment and E-Coating) facility, which is located at its ASP. This became the first facility of its kind in the greater Border area. The establishment of the facility has increased the competitiveness of East London as an investment destination.

The East London SEZ is one of the key locations for automotive

As part of its service offering in line with the renewable energy

manufacturing investment in South Africa. The Zone has already

sector, the SEZ established a Science and Technology Park (STP).

attracted over R1-billion worth of investment in this sector. The

The rationale behind this park, was to establish high-tech, home-

Zone has a world-class Automotive Supplier Park (ASP), which

grown enterprises that will locate in the Zone to manufacture new

houses world renowned automotive suppliers that conduct

products, create competitive growth entities in the form of new

business with industry leaders such as Mercedes-Benz, Nissan,

manufacturing entities and offer value-added services to the SEZ

Volkswagen, Ford and General Motors.

tenants, ensuring they meet market required standards.

With a world-class ASP, the East London SEZ has positioned itself

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The Dube Trade Port is regarded as a catalyst for global trade

Areas that have been designated as the IDZ are the Dube Trade

and a portal between KwaZulu-Natal and the world. It is the only

Zone and the Dube AgriZone. The Trade Zone aims to focus on

facility in Africa that brings together an international airport,

manufacturing and value-addition, primarily for automotive,

cargo terminal, warehousing, offices, a retail sector, hotels and

electronics and fashion garments.

an agricultural area. Located 30 km north of Durban, Dube Trade Port is positioned between the two biggest sea ports in Southern Africa, and linked to the rest of Africa by road and rail.

The facility involves warehousing, manufacturing, assembling real estate resource, complete with a single facility in which all freight forwarders and shippers are located (Dube TradeHouse), which enjoys a direct link to the adjacent Dube Cargo Terminal, via an elevated cargo conveyor system.

The AgriZone, a high-tech, future farming facility, and host to the continent's largest climate-controlled growing area under glass, will focus on high-value, niche agricultural and horticultural products. The AgriLab will look into specialised tissue culture, greenhouses, flowers and plants, all of which require swift air transportation.

The Richards Bay SEZ is a purpose-built and secure industrial estate on the northeastern South African coast. The N2 business corridor links the province's two major ports, Durban and Richards Bay, and connects with Maputo in Mozambique and, ultimately, areas of East Africa. It is linked to the international sea port of Richards Bay, tailored for manufacturing and storage of minerals, and products to boost beneficiation, investment, economic growth and, most importantly, the development of skills and employment.

Saldanha Bay SEZ is a sector-specific SEZ, designated to serve as the primary oil, gas and marine repair, engineering and logistics services complex in Africa, servicing the needs of the upstream oil exploration industry and production service companies, in the oil and gas fields off sub-Saharan Africa. Situated approximately two hours north of Cape Town, the SEZ will include logistics, repairs and maintenance, and fabrication activities. It offers the largest and deepest port in the southern hemisphere with a berthing depth of 21.5m. The SEZ has a pipeline of 52 investors, eight of which have signed lease agreements and have an investment value of over R3billion. The SEZ is also in the process of developing an Innovation Campus, the West Coast Business Development Centre and a Customs Control Area within the SEZ.

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The zone is well-suited and licensed for general manufacturing, offering a convenient production base for light and medium manufacturing. With excellent logistics links by road or rail to South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industrial heartland, the Port of Durban and the southern Bloemfontein-Cape Town route, this SEZ is a natural choice for investors seeking a cost-effective location to service domestic and export markets. In addition, this SEZ intends building on existing strengths to attract agro-processing industries to an area that has good access to the products of the agriculturally-rich Free State Province.

The Maluti-A-Phofung SEZ in Harrismith, Free State, lies at the mid-point of the crucial Durban-Johannesburg logistics route. This newly-established SEZ offers exporters a logistics base that facilitates access to the Port of Durban, and intermodal logistics solutions for the transfer of freight between road and rail.

The OR Tambo SEZ aims to develop land around the OR Tambo International Airport in order to stimulate economic development through the use of the SEZ mechanism. The OR Tambo SEZ supports the growth of the beneficiation of precious metals and minerals sector, with a focus on light, high-margin, exportorientated manufacturing of South African precious and semiprecious metals. The multi-site development at the SEZ consists of several industry-specific precincts and will be developed in phases over a ten to 15-year period. The first investor into the zone, launched on 5 April 2019.

The Musina/Makhado SEZ comprises two geographical locations that address unique industrial clusters. The site in Musina targets the light industrial and agro-processing clusters, while the Makhado site is a metallurgical/mineral beneficiation complex. A third site has been identified to target the petrochemical industries. This SEZ is strategically located along the N1 north-south route into the Southern African Development Community (SADC), very close to the border between South Africa and Zimbabwe. It forms part of the Trans-Limpopo Spatial Development Initiative (SDI) and has been developed as part of a greater regional plan to unlock investment and economic growth, and address the development of skills and employment. Newly-built infrastructure enables full utilisation of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique combination of mineral endowments, and supports industries in the full value chains for mineral beneficiation, agro-processing and light industrial manufacturing. The strategic location of this SEZ and its close proximity to the main land-based route into SADC and the

The Atlantis "greentech" SEZ is an existing industrial park with four operational investors, valued at R680-million and a pipeline estimated to be around R2.4-billion.

Current employment creation starts at 312. The SEZ was officially launched by the State President on 6 December 2018. The Zone was approved by National Treasury in early 2019.

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African continent, together with supporting incentives and a good logistics backbone, will make it the location of choice for investment in the mineral beneficiation, agro-processing and petrochemical industries.

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The Nkomazi SEZ is conceptualised as an agro-processing hub, which will be supported by mixed services such as warehousing and logistics. The targeted value chains of the SEZ include secondary and tertiary stages of processing with respect to the following products: citrus and subtropical fruits; aromatic plants/ herbs, ground and tree nuts, sugar cane, nutraceuticals, meat processing, leather goods, agri-inputs such as fertilizer.

A total land area of 155 ha has been designated, consisting of industrial zones 1A and 1C, zones 2A and 2B, and zones 3A, 3B and 3C. Cabinet ratified the decision to designate the zone in November 2018.

SECTORAL OVERVIEW 2018/2019FY (Q4) 1% 1%

Automotive: 25% 2%

Agro-Processing: 7% 4%

Electro-Technical / ICT: 2%

25%

Energy (incl. Renewables): 9% General Manufacturing & Services: 14% Pharmaceuticals: 2%

31%

Aquaculture: 2%

FOREIGN & DOMESTIC DIRECT

INVESTMENT

Logistics & Warehousing: 31%

Chemicals: 4% 9%

Metal Fabrication: 2% 2% 2%

Mineral Beneficiation: 1%

14%

BPO: 1%

Proposed SEZs The following table lists new SEZs that are at various stages of planning and completion.

Proposed SEZ

Province

Sectoral focus

Bojanala

North West

Upington

Northern Cape

Solar manufacturing hub

Application received

Eastern Cape

Agro-processing and tourism hub

Planning phase

Silverton Automotive Hub

Gauteng

Automotive and components hub

Planning phase

Tubatse

Limpopo

PGM beneficiation and mining input supplier park

Planning phase

PGM beneficiation and mining input supplier park

Status

Designated for public comments

Wild Coast Mthatha

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With the likes of Mark Shuttleworth and Elon Musk coming from South African shores, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unsurprising that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re home to some of the most innovative tech companies in the world.

The fintech fundie

Entersekt Since being established in small-town Stellenbosch in 2010, Entersekt has grown to nine locations across Africa, Europe and North America. The fintech company offers a growing suite of solutions that are aimed at fast-tracking digital transformation in financial services, payments, insurance and healthcare. Entersekt partners with banks and other large enterprises to help them reach and acquire customers, launch innovative new services and multiply revenue streams, all while meeting their compliance obligations. Holding more than 60 patents that recognise innovation in digital security, payments and user experience, and working with Visa, Mastercard and the American Bankers Association, Entersekt is no small fry when it comes to fintech.

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The provider

Afrihost According to the company website, Afrihost is the story of ordinary people with extraordinary vision. The brainchild of friends Gian Visser, Brendan Armstrong and Peter Meintjies, Afrihost has grown to be one of the largest internet service providers (ISP) in South Africa. While the company initially offered a variety of services, including web design, web development and tech support, it ceased all other operations and focused solely on web hosting around the mid 2000s. The company has gone from strength to strength, increasing its foothold in the South African market with its broadband and ADSL offerings, and partnership with telecoms giant MTN.

The blockchain boffin

Luno

Luno was born in 2013 after founders Timothy Stranex and Marcus Swanepoel realised that there was a gap in the market for straight-to-consumer Bitcoin wallet and exchange platforms. With a major investment from Naspers in its Series A round, Luno has been able to expand to more than 40 markets across the world. The platform recorded more than 3.5 million users in early 2019. More recently, Luno announced that it will embark on a massive drive to hire more than 150 employees by the end of 2019 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a move that will take its employee headcount to over 400 across its seven offices in Africa, Europe and Asia.

The money man

Capitec Bank Financial highlights year ending February 2019 Headline earnings: +19% to R5.292-billion Total dividend per share: +19% to 1 750 cents Return on equity: 28% Active clients: 11.4 million Active banking app clients: 2.2 million

Capitec started in 1997 through the acquisition of micro-lending businesses such as Smartfin and Finaid and in 2001 listed on the JSE with PSG as shareholder of reference. By focusing on providing a no-nonsense service using technology as its base, the bank has seen exponential growth over the past 18 years. Providing some of the best digital offerings and platforms of any bank in South Africa, Capitec has leveraged digital technology to position itself as the leading retail bank in the country. As the company continues to expand, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honing in on hiring talent in the IT and digital spaces, as well as the machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) space. Capitec also shows no signs of stopping when it comes to attracting new customers. In November, the bank announced that it is adding 200 000 customers per month and that it had welcomed its 13 millionth client in October. 25 YEARS OF SUCCESS

The coder

BBD

With more than three decades in the software development space, BBD provides custom software to clients across the globe. Aiming to help its clients reach a higher level of success in the new digital world, the tech giant’s offering includes digital strategy, system integration, and tech and business consulting. The company has also been a major player in getting the South African government into the digital space, providing systems for revenue management, digital citizen and border management control, and asset and liability management to the state.

The big player

Naspers Since starting as a newspaper and magazine publisher and printer in Stellenbosch in 1915, Naspers has grown by investing in, acquiring and building leading companies with sustainable and competitive advantages. This commitment couldn’t be seen any more clearly than with the company’s interests in tech investments.

With start-up fund Foundry, Naspers is promising to inject a much-needed R1.4-billion into businesses in the South African technology sector. This is in addition to the many investments it makes outside of our country’s borders. The most famous of which is probably Tencent Holdings. Now the fourth-largest Internet company in the world, the Chinese tech giant was just a start-up when Naspers bought a majority steak in it, in 2001. Which is why we would be remiss not to mention this media behemoth.

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The can-do merchant

Yoco

Yoco’s point-of-sale tools and services are helping small businesses get paid, run their businesses better and grow. The company believes that by opening up more possibilities for entrepreneurs to be successful, it can create more jobs, enable people to thrive and drive the South African economy forward. And it is doing just that, with more than 50 000 clients across the country using its devices. With significantly lower pricing than conventional, bank-backed point-of-sale systems and easy to use sales management app that’s accessible from almost any smart device, the old adage about dynamite coming in small packages rings true here.

The one to watch

Lüla

Meaning "easy" in isiZulu, Lüla aims to take the stress out of getting to work by connecting corporate commuters to private shuttles. The service is currently targeted at commuters employed by 50 companies across Cape Town, offering door-to-door rides that pick passengers up from their homes in the morning and drop them off after work. According to co-founder and CEO Velani Mboweni, the Lüla service can save commuters up to 80% of auto-related expenses. With many of our major highways becoming clogged with private cars during peak traffic times, there’s plenty of opportunity for Lüla to blossom.

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MADE IN SA BY NICOLE FORREST More than a few South African inventions have changed the world for the better. Our nation has created all sorts of innovative gadgets and gizmos to provide practical solutions to real-life problems. We take a look at some of those that have changed the way people do things the world over.

NATURE SHARK SHIELD TECHNOLOGY With nearly 3 000km of coastline spanning two oceans and astounding marine biodiversity, it should come as no surprise that there are over 500 shark species in our waters. Wanting to reduce shark attacks without encroaching on their natural environment, inventors on the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board came up with the Shark Shield. This portable electronic device emits an electromagnetic field that repels the predators. The technology is approved by NATO and used by the Australian Elite Military, the South African Navy and the US Coast Guard.

CYBERTRACKER The CyberTracker is a handheld computer connected to a satellite navigation system that is used to track animals in the field. With the potential extinction of up to a million animal and plant species looming, the device has the potential to protect the most endangered animals. From origins with indigenous trackers in the Kalahari, the CyberTracker finds application in scientific research, environmental education, citizen science, forestry and farming. It has been used to protect rhinos throughout Africa, monitor snow leopards in the Himalayas, wild horses in Mongolia, dolphins in California and whales in Antarctica

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MADE IN SA

F E AT U R E

SPORT

SPEED GUN Used to accurately measure the speed and angles of fastmoving objects like cricket and tennis balls in sporting arenas, the speed gun was originally thought up by South African engineer Henri Johnson. Having worked on radar technology for the South African Navy which could measure the velocity of projectiles in flight, Johnson realised that there was an opportunity to apply this tech in sports. And thus the speed gun was born.

FLIGHTSCOPE The FlightScope is the second invention by Henri Johnson on our list. Developed in 2004 after Johnson had turned his attention to golf, this 3D Doppler tracking radar follows the trajectory of a golf ball as well as the speed and acceleration profiles of the club head. FlightScope has become a household name among golf instructors and professionals; the technology is also popular with other trajectory-based sports like shot put and javelin.

MEDICINE

CAT SCAN The computed axial tomography scan, or CAT scan, was developed by South Africa-born physicist Allan Cormack. Cormack became interested in the problem of differentiating between layers of tissue with different densities with an X-ray. Realising that more information could be gained if X-rays were taken from several different directions, he set to work with British engineer Godfrey Hounsfield to solve the problem. The two invented the CAT scan in 1972 and were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1979.

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YELLOW FEVER VACCINE South Africa-born Max Theiler is to thank for the near eradication of yellow fever. After discovering that a weakened form of the virus caused immunity in monkeys, Theiler began to develop a vaccine. Human trials began in 1937 and by 1947, more than 28 million doses had been produced, effectively ending yellow fever as a major disease. In 1951, Theiler was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the first and only one thus far to have been awarded for an effective vaccine.

SMARTLOCK SAFETY SYRINGE A group of designers at the Vaal University of Technology invented a three-piece single-use syringe with a built-in safety mechanism to protect against needlestick injuries and contaminations in healthcare workers. Protecting against diseases such as Hepatitis, HIV and Ebola, the invention has saved countless lives. Use of the Smartlock Safety Syringe is now required by legislation in many nations across the globe.

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ROOIBOS This shrub has been used by the indigenous inhabitants of South Africa as a remedy for various ailments for centuries. Unfortunately, much of the knowledge of rooibos was lost as the number of indigenous tribes shrank. Thankfully, though, botanist Carl Humberg rediscovered the flavoursome leaves in 1772 and revived the popularity of the tea.

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CHAMPIONING SOUTH AFRICA

WHO WE ARE Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is a proudly South African and African company which began operating as a legal entity in July 2016. As the largest Coca-Cola bottler in South Africa, the company employs over 7 800 employees at its headquarters in Olifantsfontein, Midrand and 13 of its manufacturing facilities across the country. CCBSA is a subsidiary of CocaCola Beverages Africa (CCBA), the seventh largest Coca-Cola bottling partner worldwide by revenue and the biggest on the African continent, accounting for about 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes sold in Africa and present in the continent since 1928. The company’s vision is to refresh Africa and make our continent a better place for all. Currently, the CCBA serves ten countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Namibia, Ghana, Mayotte and the Comoros. We conduct our business ethically, transparently and conscientiously and we espouse an inclusive business culture to reflect our African identity. We accelerate sustainable, profitable revenue growth across all categories and offer an innovative portfolio of products that respond to customer needs and consumer preferences. We believe that profitability is important, but not at any cost. People matter. Our planet matters. We do business the right way by following our values and partnering for solutions that benefit us all. Our goal to build a strong business can only be achieved through the support and long term prosperity and collaboration with our governments. CCBSA’s ambitions

to empower communities and transform our workforce is reflected in our transformation strategy end goal to become a level 2 B-BBEE contributor by 2021. As a company we have identified key transformation strategic priorities, in the areas of employment equity and diversity, supplier development, distribution, retailing, entrepreneurship, community development as well as ownership. We believe that our transformation strategy is aligned to the government’s focus, reflected on the B-BBEE scorecard. The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) highlights the need for greater support for entrepreneurship and creation of access to market channels for small and medium enterprises. As CCBSA we believe that our transformation strategy responds to this call as well as the President’s call for job creation among young people. Our Journey so far In response to the Enterprise and Supplier Development requirement, the CCBSA Enterprise and Supplier Development Strategy is integrated in the business model and seeks to: - Integrate SMMEs into our main supply chain (suppliers and distributors and retailers) - Empower communities where we are doing business (developing entrepreneurs in the community) - Create jobs In 2018, to support this strategy, CCBSA committed to shift over R3.9-billion of its preferential procurement spend to black- and black women-owned companies over three years. To date of the R3.9-billion, there has been R 3.2-billion spent with blackowned companies; R 1.5-billion of

the R3.9-billion was spent with black women-owned businesses and R2.4-billion spent with SMMEs. As a company we believe in the notion that achieving equality and empowerment for women has both immediate impacts that benefit them directly and larger ripple effects that are good for society more broadly. Our aim is to enable the economic empowerment of women and youth entrepreneurs throughout the SA value chain with a focus on rural arrears and townships. Our focus areas include: - Bizniz in a Box, a youth and women entrepreneurship programme. -

Grow my business – a retail development programme that seeks to train and develop over 25 000 small business people by 2020 to improve the sustainability of the outlets in our local and traditional markets. Cumulatively since the merger in 2016 we have trained 10 268 outlets.

Agriculture development, where CCBSA has committed R400-million in the development of black emerging farmers over a period of 5 years and to potentially integrate some of them into our value chain. Of the R400-million, R227-million has been disbursed.

As a company, we believe that collaboration between government and business can go a long way in dealing with the country’s challenges, as no single entity can manage the scourge of unemployment, job creation and environmental sustainability, among others, on its own. And government’s role is to create a conducive environment for industry to thrive and reinvest in the economy.

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PINOTAGE Easy to grow and ripen, with notes of dark fruit, rooibos, tobacco and chocolate, Pinotage has brought new consumers into the wine-drinking market. This versatile varietal was created by Professor Abraham Perold from Stellenbosch when he crossed Pinot Noir with Hermitage in 1925. This combination resulted in a South African national grape that has the aromas and flavours of difficult-to-grow Pinot Noir with the disease-resistant, unfussy properties of Hermitage.

NANDO’S Starting as a single restaurant in Rosettenville, Johannesburg, in 1987, Nando’s is the chicken restaurant that took peri-peri to the world. The brand, with its witty voice and often controversial ad campaigns, now has more than 1 000 franchises across the globe and continues to change the way people see chicken.

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DOLOSSE Anyone who’s visited a harbour anywhere in the world will have seen dolosse. These concrete geometric shapes were first used in the East London harbour in 1963 after a storm destroyed two-thirds of the port. The gigantic, irregularly shaped forms protect harbour walls and coastal installations by dissipating the energy of waves. There’s still some uncertainty as to whether the geometric design was originally thought up by engineer Eric Merrifield or draughtsman Aubrey Kruger.

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URINE BRICKS Researchers from the University of Cape Town made a breakthrough in eco-friendly construction in 2018 with the creation of a bio-brick made from urine. Created through a process called microbial carbonate precipitation, the bricks are formed in a similar way to seashells. The invention could be a sustainable alternative to standard clay and concrete bricks.

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COMPUTERISED TICKETING SERVICES Frustrated by having to stand in long queues to buy theatre tickets, Percy Tucker decided to develop a system that would eliminate the need to stand in long lines â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or even leave the house. In 1971, he began working with computer experts to develop the first online ticketing system in the world and Computicket was born. The South African online ticket vendor continues to be a leader in the ticketing industry today.

ECONOMICAL SOLAR POWER The solar technology invented by South African scientist Vivian Alberts reduces the cost of solar energy to a fifth of its usual price. Previously, solar panels required a 350-micrometre thick layer of silicone to absorb sunlight effectively. Albertsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; alternative is made from a metallic film that is only five micrometres thick and has several semiconductor materials that are even more effective than silicone.

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USEFUL THINGS

PRATLEY PUTTY Famously used to hold pieces of the Apollo 11’s Eagle landing craft together during the first Moon landing, Pratley Putty was invented by George Pratley in 1960. The Krugersdorp engineer was looking for an adhesive that could also act as an insulator inside electrical junction boxes. Tonnes of Pratley Putty have been exported all over the world, and the company makes many other adhesives.

PROTECTIVE LUBRICATING SPRAY Q20 was invented in 1950 in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. A Mr Robertson was looking for a water repellent spray that would also prevent rust, ease squeaky hinges and release rusted or seized nuts and bolts. The protective lubricant spray was the first product of its kind, and quickly gained popularity in workshops, offices and homes in the United Kingdom, the United States and Europe.

AUTOMATIC POOL VACUUM John Raubenheimer of Johannesburg unveiled the Pool Bug Automatic Pool Cleaner in the late 1960s. The device, the world’s first automatic pool pump, used water pressure generated by the pool’s pump to create suction for the cleaner. This ingenious creation made pool cleaning far less tedious and changed the pool cleaning industry forever. It also inspired similar inventions like the now famous Kreepy Krauly (launched in 1974 in South Africa).

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VIKASH NARSAI CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER VNA VNA is an acclaimed leading consultant in Southern Africa's built environment. We are intent on building a legacy and pride ourselves on our understanding of the industries in Southern Africa. Geared towards connecting African communities, we deliver superior and innovative engineering solutions for the benefit of the clients and communities we serve â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both urban and rural.

BUILDING A BRAND, BUILDING A LEGACY DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY Our pioneering project methods and processes have made immeasurable contributions to our business success over our 25-year history. These successes have been built on our strategic approach to doing things differently in terms of our business, products and services. Setting VNA apart, in a highly competitive industry sector, is our long-held collaborative approach to "big picture" planning, coupled with the vigour to improve quality and customer value in a simple manner, while delivering professionally on both local and international planes. From a personal perspective and giving consideration to many pinnacle moments in the past quarter century, my biggest career achievement is a combination of making the life-changing decision to journey forward as an entrepreneur and my conclusion of the ARRB Systems acquisition from the Australian Road Research Board. I believe the latter represents not only a major accolade in terms of my own business achievements, but also for South Africa, demonstrating this country's continuing capacity and capability to capitalise on and lead global business opportunities.

KEY MILESTONE ACHIEVEMENTS Our pioneering project methods and processes have contributed immeasurably to the business success we have enjoyed during our 25-year history to date, and to the realisation of many notable achievement milestones.

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These include being made responsible for Infrastructure Delivery Management and Road Asset Management by KwaZulu-Natal's Department of Transport, while another feather in our cap was receiving the South African Construction Award (SACA) as the "Best Consultancy of the Year" in 2017.

Physical Address: Corporate Of fice: Park 2000, 10 Kyalami Road, Westmead, Pinetown, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Postal Address: PO Box 70803, Overpor t, 4067 Telephone Number: +27 31 207 8121, Email Address: info@vnac.co.za, Website: www.vnac.co.za

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A further notable milestone marking our company's built environment capability was the Free State Department of Police, Roads and Transport Contractor Development Programme winning the 2016/17 national CPSI award for the best innovative service delivery â&#x20AC;&#x201C; given that VNA has been programme manager since 2014. However, the single biggest milestone in our company's history to date was the recent acquisition of Automated Road Rehabilitation Business Systems (ARRB Systems), through a highly competitive international procurement

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process involving 23 countries. ARRB Systems is a global distribution network involving established businesses in Australia, USA, India, Sweden and South Africa. This acquisition has enabled the expansion of our brand into the highly attractive premium International Road Asset Management market segment, giving impetus to our brand and legacy-building aspirations.

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we have established fundamental principles, key policies and procedures, which govern the conduct of our business, reflect our values, demonstrate ethical leadership and promote a work environment which upholds VNA’s reputation for integrity, ethical conduct and trust. The realisation of our stance is a daily commitment and zero tolerance for any breach. Simply put, we will not "sell our soul".

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES Looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities South African business faces in 2019, I believe the global market and prevailing wave of innovation and technological development is moving faster than the country's business environment can presently grasp. In the main, our country remains somewhat besieged by the Third Industrial Revolution, while the Fourth Industrial Revolution is well underway in many other parts of the world. However, trends in global markets are having a radical effect on transforming our economy, society and daily lives of ordinary people here. Behind the amazing technological advancements and innovative developments are connected business customers; customers who now demand of us smarter, faster, always-on experiences and solutions. Today, as a country, we are on the edge of an abyss; a void into which we cannot afford to fall, a void we must instead leapfrog to grow our status as a player on the world's economic stage. Herein lies the challenge and the opportunity. I believe it crucial that South African business rapidly adapts, the perseverance and preparedness necessary to jump the space, learning all the time while making transition. It will be this country's trailblazers – companies, customers, innovators, technology disruptors and global shapers – who'll successfully bridge the divide between these connected customers and the business they love to drive.

ETHICAL BUSINESS CONDUCT IS A MUST Meeting connected customer demands requires a wholehearted commitment to conducting business ethically. This is something VNA takes most seriously. We are whollycommitted to the highest standards of business conduct in our relationships with staff, shareholders, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders. Running an ethical business enterprise necessitates conducting our every business activity in accordance with applicable, laws and regulations and in line with the highest standards of corporate governance. We recognise that future growth and development is dependent on our company and its staff truly living the values of integrity and principled business conduct. To give effect to this,

LOOKING TO THE LEADERS OF THE FUTURE South and southern Africa's built environment industry is constantly evolving. No longer is brick and mortar considered the alpha and omega. The digital age now influences every aspect of this economic sector in terms of innovations, systems and methods. Exceptional acceleration in technological advances, globalisation and environmental challenges combine to model complexities requiring a new breed of leadership, or catalyst, necessitating a change from traditional leadership norms. The ever-increasing influence of technology within this industry requires leaders who understand how to delegate between human and technological resources, so optimising the proficiencies of both. This new breed of leadership must demonstrate a dynamic understanding of the competences, applications and future potential of evolving technologies. Adaptability is key and VNA looks to the young, agile, energetic and technologically-savvy within its ranks to groom as future leaders.

TACKLING SOCIO-ECONOMIC ISSUES VNA is founded on the premise that we, and our people, have an obligation to address the essential "triple bottom line", targeting economic, social and environmental matters in delivering sustainable built environment solutions within the communities we assist, especially those in the under-served rural regions of South Africa. In line with our "connecting African communities" commitment, VNA operates a corporate social investment programme focused on disadvantaged communities, community welfare sponsorships and outreach programmes, together with student internships, academic sponsorships and bursaries. A major success has been our outreach to Obisini School, an educational institution we adopted two years ago. We are integrally involved with the school, making available holistic support, from the provision of school uniforms to a far-reaching feeding scheme and comprehensive sporting programmes. The secret behind the project's success is being continuously active in the heart of the school and its surrounding community, actively addressing the scourge of poverty at source

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THE EMBODIMENT OF UBUNTU Buhle Waste is an embodiment of Ubuntu. It is about the beauty of our homes and cities; love for each other as human beings; and respect for our environment.

Buhle Waste (Pty) Ltd. is a 100% black-owned company that was established in 1997, by Dr P D Sekete, to focus on integrated waste management. The company initially specialised in the collection and disposal of general, domestic waste. Buhle Waste, using the few resources available to a newly established business, set about collecting and disposing waste at the behest of the Ekurhuleni local municipality. The resources included 5 trucks, 15 in-field personnel (5 truck drivers, 2 assistants per truck) and 3 in-office staff (general manager, administrative assistant and operations manager). Buhle Waste was assigned, by the allocated government tender, to operate in the East Rand of Johannesburg due to its limited scale and scope. However, with an increasing population came an increasing consumption, resulting in the increasing demand for waste

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collection and disposal. Thus, the need for an increase in supply was necessary; expansion of the company was imminent.

EXCELLENT SERVICE RESULTS IN IMMINENT GROWTH As Buhle Waste continued to provide a highly-valued service to our clients we were recognised for the excellent service that was inherent in our business model and we began to grow, Increasing our trucks and adding more in-field personnel – eventually we grew to include 70 employees at the mini-dump sites across the Ekurhuleni municipality.

GROWTH OF SCOPE Not only did Buhle Waste expand in scale – the number of trucks and staff – but in scope, (the type of waste) as well. Therefore, in a bid to combine the needs of the municipality and the medical expertise of the founding doctor with his passion for public and

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environmental cleanliness and safety, Buhle Waste expanded to the collection and disposal of medical waste. The company, through a contract with the Gauteng Department of Health, began collecting and disposing of medical waste from allocated government hospitals in the Gauteng region. Furthermore, the company began servicing private institutions such as doctors, private clinics, veterinary hospitals, mortuaries.

NATIONAL FOOTPRINT Due to Buhle Waste’s focus on high quality and reliable waste management services, in addition to its drive for public health and safety, the company increased its operation’s base to include the other provinces in South Africa. This enabled Buhle Waste to be inclusive in providing a flexible, cost-effective service that would essentially benefit all South Africans. Currently, Buhle Waste collects the medical waste for 5 out of the 9 provinces’ Departments of Health. In addition, we employ over 350 staff members, boast a fleet of more than 70 trucks from 7 depots, and operate 3 waste treatment facilities nationwide.

THE FUTURE OF BUHLE WASTE AND AFRICA The constant expansion of Buhle Waste would be irrelevant without a vision and mission towards a more sustainable modus operandi with regards to environmental and public safety. Thus, in line with growing environmental concerns, we set out on a mission to reduce our waste to landfill as well as our emissions through the transport of waste. We have invested in the research and development of more innovative ways to dispose of waste whilst ensuring the safety of the environment and the public at large. The current methods

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of disposing of waste, such as incineration, release vast quantities of harmful toxins into the atmosphere. Consequently, newer and safer methods have been developed for the treatment and disposal of waste. Our mission is to reduce the harmful toxins released in to the atmosphere – we have invested in green, non-burn technologies that are capable of effectively treating waste without air emissions. We further aim to reduce our carbon footprint and impact on the environment – and have focussed on technologies that can be easily stored and utilised for on-site waste treatment. Moreover, we are investing in on-site waste treatment that has the capability to convert waste into energy – this will eliminate waste by-products and assist in addressing the pressing energy issues in Southern Africa. In so doing, we aim to achieve, as a company, zero waste to landfill by 2030. We believe in a sustainable ecosystem that looks to address the challenges we face in Africa and our responsibility to the environment. In order to complement our vision and aims, we have embarked on an education campaign that is intended to inform the public of ways in which the individual and organisation can be more environmentally responsible through private and small-scale waste management. Therefore, by investing in green technologies, Buhle Waste will take a step towards a greener and cleaner South Africa. And by educating and assisting individuals and organisations to be more environmentally aware, South Africa will take a step towards a greener and cleaner planet.

Address: 1634 Canon Crescent, Germiston, 1401, Postal Address: P.O. Box 13091, Katlehong 1432 T: 011 866 2316, E: info@buhlewaste.co.za, www.buhlewaste.co.za

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DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FUND

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is a public entity of the Department of Labour and is one of the key social security agencies in the country. The purpose of the Unemployment Insurance Act (No 63 of 2001) is to provide for the payment of benefits subject to certain conditions, resulting from ordinary unemployment benefits, illness, adoption and maternity. The Fund struggled to meet its financial obligations in 1994 and the new democratic government appointed a special interdepartmental task group to look into the matter. Various interventions could not work until the repeal of the Unemployment Insurance Fund Act and the introduction of the Unemployment Contributions Act, which came into effect on 1 April 2002. As more employers and employees registered with the Fund, revenue collection

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improved. This prodded the Fund to improve its claims processing and payment systems. The systems also helped to enhance UIFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to keep proper records of claims and funds disbursed.

review, IT infrastructure upgrade, systems integration, staff training and call centre capacitation. Significant progress has been made in the majority of these initiatives.

Payment finalisation has improved from an average of ten to seven days. This means that in excess of

The queue management system was rolled out in all labour centres and by the end of March 2018, they were all capacitated. This assisted clients at labour centres to access services efficiently and quickly.

240 000 monthly claimants are able to receive payments daily. Furthermore, UIF introduced the uFiling system to enable employees to submit claims in the comfort of their homes.

SERVICE DELIVERY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES In 2017 the Fund developed the Service Delivery Action Plan which seeks to improve the rendering of services by the UIF. The plan includes among others: a queue management system, business processes

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BUSINESS PROCESS REVIEW We are already witnessing the success of the business processing review in that the processing time for all benefit claims have been reduced significantly, with claims for unemployment benefit being reduced from 35 days to 15 days. IT INFRASTRUCTURE The Fund is upgrading the IT infrastructure at labour centres to reduce downtimes and improve processing time.

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Phase one of the upgrade has been completed and the second phase commenced in the fourth quarter of 2018. The Fund currently uses SMS to update clients on their claims status.The installation of Wi-Fi routers has commenced and currently, about 30% of labour centres have been installed with the routers. Employers will also be able to declare and pay contributions through an enhanced uFiling system.

ACHIEVEMENTS 2014–2018 The Department of Labour has introduced legislative reforms through the Unemployment Amendment (Bill) Act, (2015) – which was approved by Parliament in November 2016. The objectives of the amendments are to: • further extend the coverage to civil servants and learners who are undergoing training • adjust the accrual rate of the contributor’s entitlement to benefits; finance employment services • extend a contributor’s entitlement to benefits under certain circumstances; • increase the income replacement rate for maternity benefits to 66%; • expand the coverage and period for UIF beneficiaries from different industries such as domestic workers, government employees, interns and those in leadership.

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TRAINING OF THE UNEMPLOYED The UIF signed over 20 funding agreements with TVET Colleges since the inception of the programme in 2016. The UIF pays R1.85-million per TVET college to train learners, and close to 1 000 unemployed former UIF contributors have participated in training skills. Some of the learners who have been through the programme have been absorbed by construction companies that are involved in building RDP houses where they live, and others started their own small businesses. TRAINING LAY-OFF SCHEME One of the flagship programmes of the Department managed under the UIF is the training lay-off scheme which, assists companies in distress and whose employees face possible retrenchments. The scheme exists to assist companies who have served retrenchment notices with the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), but have confidence that there is a chance of a turnaround within a six-month period. Employees who face retrenchment are trained via a relevant Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) and receive 75% of their salaries during the training period. JOB-SAVING/CREATION

Once the implementation date of the Act has been promulgated, those who applied from the time the Act was approved in January 2017 until the implementation date will be eligible for retrospective payments for the difference.

The Fund managed to save and create more than 50 000 jobs through its partnership with Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Public Investment Corporation (PIC).

CONTACT DETAILS: UIF Head Office, P.O Box 1851, Pretoria, 001

PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 230 Lilian Ngoyi Street (former Van Der Walt Street) Pretoria

The UIF has invested in the food security sector through agricultural land and farming infrastructure. EDUCATION The UIF recognises education as an imperative by making significant investments in student financing and accommodation, as well as education infrastructure. HEALTHCARE The PIC has invested in various hospital groups. The Corporation has invested in healthcare ventures that have a huge B-BBEE element. HOUSING The UIF has provided R2.2-billion in funding to Royal Bafokeng to build 3 100 houses for miners in Rustenburg. To date, 422 houses have been built and sold, and phase two is underway to build 2 677 houses. RENEWABLE ENERGY The UIF has invested in the renewable energy sector. The De Aar project, with the capacity of 90 MW, has finished construction, thereby achieving the commission date set in April 2016. The solar plant is currently generating enough electricity to power more than 15 000 houses.

FOR ENQUIRIES CALL: 0800 843 843 or 012 337 1680 or visit www.labour.gov.za

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CHAMPIONING SOUTH AFRICA BY NICOLE FORREST

South Africa hosts the Rugby World Cup and the Springboks claim a hardfought victory against the All Blacks in the final.

1994

1995 A South African team competes in the 1994 Commonwealth Games, the first appearance of a South African team since the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.

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The Proteas win the ICC Cricket World Cup trophy, beating the West Indies by four wickets with 18 balls in hand.

1996

1998

Bafana Bafana wins the Africa Cup of Nations the first time that the tournament is hosted on home soil.

2001 Conrad Schultz wins the XTERRA World Championships.

“Baby” Jake Matlala wins his fourth World Boxing Championship title.

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Commonwealth Games Natalie du Toit becomes the first-ever disabled athlete to qualify for an able-bodied event final and wins gold in two disability events. Hestri Cloete wins the gold for high jump, while Mubaleni Mulaudzi takes gold for the 800m men’s event.

2002

Olympic Games Roland Schoeman, Mbulaeni Malaudzi and Hestri Cloete bring home silver medals for the men’s 100m freestyle, men’s 800m and women’s high jump respectively. Schoeman and teammates Lyndon Ferns, Ryk Neethling and Darian Townsend win gold for the men’s 4 x 100m freestyle relay, at the same time setting a new world record.

2003

Ernie Else and Tiger Woods play off in a sudden death round for the victory in the President’s Cup tournament. After play is halted due to low light, the team captains agree to sharing the trophy.

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2007

Natalie du Toit wins all five events in which she participates at the Beijing Paralympics.

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2009

The Springboks become Rugby World Cup champions for the second time, winning the tournament in France

Caster Semenya wins gold in the 800m women’s event at the World Championships in Athletics.

The Blitzboks win the World Rugby Sevens Series.

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Wayde van Niekerk claims the men’s 400m at the Beijing World Championships.

The MTN-Qhubeka squad becomes the first-ever African-registered team to participate in the Tour de France.

South Africa hosts the Fifa World Cup, becoming the first African country to do so. Bafana Bafana’s Siphiwe Tshabalala scores a magnificent goal on the opening day of the tournament.

Daryl Impey becomes the first African rider to wear the yellow jersey in the Tour de France.

Chad le Clos wins gold at the Commonwealth Games for 200m butterfly.

Quad wheelchair tennis player Lucas Sithole takes home the trophy at the British Open in July and captures his first major

Conrad Shultz wins the Xterra World Championships for the fourth time.

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2012

title at the US Open in September.

2013 London Olympic Games Semenya wins gold in the women’s 800m track event, while Cameron van der Bergh and Chad le Clos win gold in 100m and 200m butterfly respectively. Rowing team Matthew Britain, Laurence Ndlovu, John Smith and James Thompson add another gold to South Africa’s clutch of medals.

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2014

2015

Ernst van Dyk wins the wheelchair division of the Boston Marathon and becomes the first athlete in any class to record ten wins in the marathon.

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Kevin Anderson reaches the finals of the US Open to play Rafael Nadal. Bradley Weiss wins the XTERRA World Championships.

At the World Championships in London, Semenya and van Niekerk once again bring home gold medals for their specialist events. Van Niekerk also wins a silver for the men’s 200m race.

Gerda Steyn becomes the first woman to finish the Comrades Marathon in under six hours.

The Blizboks are crowned World Rugby Sevens champions for the second time.

The Springboks lift the Web Ellis Cup for the third time, steered to victory by South Africa’s first black captain, Siya Kolisi.

Branden Grace brings wins the Nedbank Golf Challenge, bringing the trophy back to South Africa after a lengthy break.

2016

2017

Louis Meintijes finishes in the top ten at the Tour de France, a first for an African rider.

Rio Olympic Games Caster Semenya and Wade van Niekerk nab two more gold medals for South Africa at the Olympics, for the women’s 800m and men’s 400m events respectively. The country is awarded six silver medals for swimming, rowing and athletics events, as well as two bronzes for rugby sevens and men’s triathlon.

2018

2019

Kevin Anderson becomes the first South African to qualify for a Wimbledon final since the dawn of democracy.

Banyana Banyana win the Cosafa Women’s Championship.

Le Clos and Tatjana Schoenmaker bring home five gold medals for swimming from the Commonwealth Games. Semenya wins gold in the 800m event and seven other at the Paris Diamond League.

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MADIBA BY FIONA WAKELIN Central to any work on the 25 years of success in South Africa since our first democratic elections is the role of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. In a rare public appearance, Graça Machel spoke at the 16th annual Nelson Mandela Lecture – which was delivered by former American President Barack Obama. This is an edited extract of her speech.

“Madiba’s centenary is an opportunity to acknowledge his incredible uniqueness in all its forms. Let us not celebrate him singularly as an individual, however, as given the humble and modest man that he was, he saw himself as a representative of a broader collective leadership. Madiba’s legacy is a rich tapestry woven over a hundred years with threads and colours of generations of leaders who came before him, as well as those who sat as his contemporaries. Let me pause here and ask you to celebrate with me Mama Albertina Sisulu who also is also turning 100 years old this year and let us say it loudly so Mama can hear, “Wathinta abafazi wathint'imbokodo.” Hello Mama, we love you! Over decades, Madiba was a student of African heritage and leadership traditions. He took close note of the philosophical leanings

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of a wide range of thought leaders. He dutifully analysed the approaches of freedom fighters, political prisoners and heads of state. He was also inspired by the activism of artistic creatives. The struggle hero, the skilful strategist, the visionary statesman, the global icon he is considered today – is a product of this collective leadership. The tapestry of his legacy is woven by generations and generations of great thinkers and freedom fighters in all their iterations, as well as the unnamed and unknown who piqued his imagination, sharpened his keen intellect and kept his moral fortitude alight. As we celebrate him and honour his contributions to the world, we must remember that while his political party, the African National Congress, strategically thrust him forward as the symbolic voice and face of the struggle – and the world embraced

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him as such – he was not acting in singular isolation. In fact, he regarded himself as a representative of a much broader, powerful conglomeration of activists, who in their unique and varied ways, were driving the attainment of political freedom. He considered himself a simple foot soldier. We remember upon his jubilant release, he himself exclaimed, 'I stand here before you not as a prophet, but as a humble servant of you, the people.' We the people need unifying symbols in which to rally around, and we often elevate symbols who take on the dreams and aspirations of millions to deity-like status. Madiba became a selfless symbol of unrelenting resistance, of hope, of resilience and of victory. He embodied the sacrifices, courage and determination of millions who worked in concert to overthrow the evils of apartheid. Perhaps his resolute commitment to his ideals in the face of seemingly unsurmountable odds, his incredulous strength of character and integrity, and his affirmation of the narrative that indeed good can triumph over evil, are why we admire and revere him so. Madiba internalised the courage and determination of his people, and gave the absolute best of himself to gift to South Africa its political freedom. But even in having achieved the highest aspirations of humanity, the Madiba I know is as a simple, grounded and humble man. I want to share with you one of the moments where this humility expressed itself so genuinely. Madiba was attending the 75th birthday celebrations of his close friend and fellow comrade George Bizos. The event was a star-studded affair with anti-apartheid struggle heroes and VIPs from around the world in attendance. He was getting on in age by then and was not in a position to enjoy the festivities well into the night. We agreed he would attend for a brief while and we would then make our exit. We arrived to find an entourage of well-wishers welcoming him to the party. As guests greeted him privately and as each speaker took to the stage, they were singing his praises and bestowing upon him the most flattering of compliments. We were not in the room for more than 30 minutes, but each minute was filled with obvious displays of affection and love for him. With each accolade, he graciously smiled, nodded in appreciation and thanked them for their kind words. Upon our departure, we were driving home and reflecting on the lovely evening. He turned to me with genuine curiosity and questioned, 'Mum', because he used to call me ‘Mum’:

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'Mum, don’t you think these people are exaggerating?! I’m not all these things they are saying about me!' His self-effacing disbelief made me chuckle and I gently reassured him, 'No, Papa, they are not exaggerating. Yes, you are indeed all these wonderful things they said tonight, because you represent the best of what so many of us aspire to be.' He nodded in seeming agreement, but I could tell he did not fully believe me. You see, he was cognisant of the fact that he was a flawed human being and said on many occasions that he was not a saint. The stature to which he had risen and the symbol of virtue that he had become, did not shake him into pompous arrogance. Despite his monumental achievements, incredible influence and impact, and overwhelming fame and notoriety, the essence of who he was and his level of self-awareness had not been altered. His sober view of himself was that of many times he would say, 'I am a country boy'. Madiba was humble enough to recognise the limits of the achievements of his generation. He wisely wrote in his Long Walk to Freedom, 'The truth is that we are not yet free; we have merely achieved the freedom to be free, the right not to be oppressed. We have not taken the final step of our journey, but the first step on a longer and even more difficult road. For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.' Madiba and his contemporaries laid a solid base for today’s generation to now stand free and unconstrained in the continued long walk for equality and prosperity for all. They provided the enabling environment for the youth of today to build on the foundations of political emancipation and continue weaving a tapestry of their own historical imperative and thread in social and economic freedom. His centenary gives us the opportune space to remember how we can take inspiration from his life to bring us closer to a world where ‘we live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others’. The youth of this country, and this continent, must follow in his footsteps, as the promises of social and economic justice are theirs to fulfil. As Madiba famously said on the occasion of his 90th birthday, '…it is time for new hands to lift the burdens. It is in your hands now.' Young and old alike, we all have the seeds of Madiba Magic within us to confront the challenges we are facing along our walk to freedom. We all have both the ability and the responsibility to touch the lives of those around us and uplift our communities.'

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SPORTING SUCCESS UNITING A NATION BY EDWIN NAIDU Edwin Naidu looks at how sport has unified South Africans – and the central role Madiba played in generating the country’s "gees".

Nelson Mandela saw sport as a means to unify South Africans, the African continent and the world, ensuring that his apartheid oppressors eventually started singing from the same hymn sheet.

“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire, the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where there was once only despair. It is more powerful than governments in breaking down racial barriers. It laughs in the face of all types of discrimination. Sport is the game of lovers.”

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Nelson Mandela enjoyed boxing and loved American ring icon Muhammad Ali, describing him as his hero and keeping a picture of “The Greatest” on his desk while President. Mandela and Ali, both towering giants of the 20th century, remain global icons who gave their lives to the pursuit of justice. Both Mandela and Ali rose to the top in their professions and harnessed the power of sport to unite people – one as a leader, the other a pugilist; both instilling in their admirers hope against injustice, while leading followers around the world on a crusade to emancipate their hearts and minds. In the revered lyrics of Bob Marley, “from mental slavery”. On Mandela’s passing in 2013, Ali praised him as “a man whose heart, soul and spirit could not be contained or restrained by racial and economic injustices, metal bars or the burden of hate and revenge. He taught us forgiveness on a grand scale”. That forgiving spirit was epitomised by a beaming Mandela (draped in a number 6 Springbok rugby jersey and cap) who presented the Web Ellis Cup in front of 63 000 fans to captain Francois Pienaar at Ellis Park Stadium on 24 June 1995. It was a special day with more than a golden trophy at stake. “I was at the game,” remembers sports administrator Mark Alexander, President of the South African Rugby Union. “When Madiba walked into the stadium, people were screaming ‘Nelson, Nel-son, Nel-son’. It was an amazing experience. Throughout the match you could sense that Madiba was the Springboks’ 16th player on the field, with the nation behind them, too,” he says. Alexander, one of the country’s top sport administrators and a board member of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee, reckons that the impact of using a replica of the number 6 jersey worn by the triumphant Pienaar proved a defining moment in South Africa. “It showed that his reconciliatory journey in leading the nation from the precipice of potential conflict, culminating in the transition from apartheid rule to democracy had come full circle on the sports field but also in the hearts and minds of people,” says Alexander. “The impact of using the number 6 jersey, not just for the team but for the country, has had a lasting impact. It was the beginning of change. Talk to the players, coaches, anyone involved in South African rugby at the time, they always refer to that as the defining moment,” Alexander says. Respected former Springbok captain, Morné du Plessis, who managed the team at the tournament, credits Mandela with following his heart and doing what came naturally to him when walking into Ellis Park Stadium wearing the number 6 jersey. “It was a natural human reaction that could have backfired, given that rugby had no proud record of unity, to put it mildly. But it was genius, and I don’t believe it was a calculated move, I truly believe it was in his heart to do so,” Du Plessis said. "Of course, tales of how he interacted with the Springboks and members of their family are legendary, inspiring them to believe they were the best – and reflecting that same unrelenting neversay-die spirit on the field. “He always had that aura upon meeting

you of saying that "you are special’, this was a trait not just to me but everyone you speak to. He gave everyone he met his full attention.” Du Plessis, who holds the record as captain with most test wins, recalls attending a farewell dinner attended by Mandela in 1999. After delivering his speech, the President, visibly tiring, left early. “I was seated right at the back. As he walked, he saw me at the table, and came towards me, saying: ‘Hi Morné! Do you remember me?’ I was shocked and didn’t know what I said, but mumbled something back. Such was the quality of Mandela,” he adds. But Madiba was not just about scrumming with the one-time enemy, showing them that he could come to their spiritual rugby home and prove more than a lucky charm. He loved sports. During his term in office, Madiba received scores of global sporting stars, the likes of golfing great Tiger Woods, three-time Wimbledon winner Boris Becker, heavyweight boxing champion Lennox Lewis, Brazil football legend Pele, Portuguese heirapparent Ronaldo, Bryan Robson and his Manchester United team, but the list is endless. “Despite the many challenges as a nation, Mandela became both

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an inspiration and a driving force for sport. It began in 1992 when the Barcelona Olympics came about, because South Africa did not qualify in terms of the requirements by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that there be a democratic dispensation. “In fact, both the IOC and FIFA, required the end of apartheid before opening the sporting doors to the country. They asked Mr Mandela if the negotiations process was irreversible, and only after he confirmed it, they agreed to accept South Africa back even though democratic elections had yet to take place,” says Jordaan. Jordaan, a former Member of Parliament, also provides insight into the reason why sport, which had become dominant under apartheid, had become key to Mandela’s legacy. He says despite the many challenges facing the nation in 1994, Madiba boxed against ANC opponents of a sports ministry by announcing the first democratic Cabinet with Steve Tshwete as Minister of Sport. The sporting president also began a lengthy relationship with the football governing body, says Jordaan, with SAFA hosting the first rally after his release from prison in 1990 at FNB Stadium. The Nelson Mandela Challenge, featuring Bafana Bafana against Zambia, was chosen as a thank you for their hospitality to ANC exiles during the struggle, and has since become an annual tournament, ensuring the presence of Madiba while overseas national teams take part annually. “Football was an integral part of Madiba’s life. He always encouraged young kids to play sport and study, emphasising the importance of education, telling them that he failed Standard 9

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but went back to finish school. ‘People say I’m a saint but I’m a human being… you say I’m a saint, but I’ve had many wives,’” Jordaan recalls Madiba telling young players. For all the talk about Madiba and rugby, immortalised in the movie Invictus, Jordaan remembers how the former president put up a compelling argument in favour of the Springbok emblem when there was pressure on it to get a red card. “At a National Executive Committee meeting, it was suggested that the Springbok could no longer be used as a national emblem because of its association with apartheid rugby and the humiliation of many denied opportunities to play the game freely. Madiba asked comrades, “What does apartheid mean to you? Can anyone explain the horrors of apartheid to me because you know more than me?” Comrades could not answer, and he said, “Now that we agree, explain to me why we don’t have the Springboks emblem.” Nobody could respond. He told us then that our argument should not be based on the past but a future that includes everybody. “The fact that you have whites using it, it does not mean the Springboks belongs only to whites, it belongs to all of us, Madiba said,” says Jordaan. While Mandela played a key role in reconciling the nation around the Springboks, his lucky charm also extended to the national football team. He was ever-present when four years after their readmission by FIFA, Bafana Bafana (‘The Boys, The Boys’ or ‘Go Boys, Go Boys’) lifted the 1996 African Nations Cup with Madiba draped in the Bafana Bafana jersey. Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Andre Arendse, who helped the

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team to a 2-0 win against Tunisia in the final, recalls how Madiba became ‘a member of the team’ during their exploits. “Of course, it began with rugby the year before but this continued with football. Mandela visited us at our hotel almost every morning, joining us for breakfast. Given that he was an early starter, we had to be up by 5am to meet him but it was the highlight of our day,” he recollects.

received a call from Mandela is office in 1994 asking him to meet him at his office at Tuynhuys in Cape Town. “I thought it was a joke,” he says, adding that he met Madiba the next day accompanied by renowned referee and boxing judge Stanley Christodoulou. “When I saw him, he got into a boxing pose, then told me he followed my fights while in prison, it can’t get any bigger than this, I thought,” says Mitchell.

“He got to know every single player and members of their family by name, went to Dr Khumalo’s birthday party where, during dinner, he insisted that the children must eat first. We learnt so much from Madiba. He had the knack of making time for people, creating special memories for them. He also attended Shaun Bartlett’s wedding in 1997, you know things that may be little, yet so important – that was the mark of the man,” he says.

At 30, reigning WBO bantamweight champion Zolani Tete, was two when Mandela walked out of the Victor Verster prison (later renamed Drakenstein Correctional Centre). Born in Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape, Tete, a former IBF junior bantamweight champion, says though he never met Madiba, his legacy is wellknown in the ring, thanks to the late boxing trainer Nick Durandt. “We felt the spirit of Madiba through what Nick told us. I won my first world title four years ago on 18 July 2014, Tata’s birthday, so it remains a special moment for me,” he says.

Arendse (51) recalls Madiba’s pep talks in the run up to the final against Tunisia, telling the team: “You are most special people in the country, the country supports you.” His words of encouragement would make the team feel that they were already a goal up. “People say that we had a great team, we were not the best, but we certainly were the most inspired team, backed by Madiba and the nation,” he adds. Renowned athlete Nick Bester, a winner of the 1991 Comrades Marathon, met Madiba several times during his career. One particular memory in 1996 stands out. “He asked me for a Comrade’s Marathon training programme, telling me that he was going to run next year, but it was a joke,” remembers Bester. “Madiba was inspiring, making one want to do one’s best. Even though he’s no longer with us, he's still going to continue to keep us striving to do good,” said Bester. Legendary super featherweight boxing champion Brian Mitchell, regarded as one of the best fighters of his generation, said he

Reigning Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton took to Instagram, quoting Madiba after hate mail following his qualifying problems at the German Grand Prix in July. “Whatever is happening in your life, to hold so much anger and hate, I pray that it passes and good things come to you. Nelson Mandela once said, ‘We were not born with hate in our hearts, it’s something learnt over time.’ But if we can learn to hate then we can be taught to love, for love is far easier and more natural to the human heart. God bless you.” Madiba magic shows little sign of fatigue. While the superlatives reign eternally, Morné du Plessis probably best sums up the man and his impact not only on sport, but also the world: “There’s only one Muhammad Ali. There’s only one Nelson Mandela. There’s only one Mother Teresa. But we have to find other special role models, the world needs them for sure, in leadership and sport so that young people are inspired.”

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25 YEARS OF SUCCESS GIFT MPHO MOGODI, MANAGING DIRECTOR

Ratehang is passionate about people, quality and the environment At the heart of “Ratehang”, a Sotho word meaning “to be loveable”, is shared success and quality.

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Ratehang Projects is an independent, black female-owned South African professional civil engineering business that provides clients with expertise and innovative solutions in civil and structural engineering, engineering project management, building construction, refurbishments, property development and plant hire.

PROVIDING SKILLS TRAINING IS CRUCIAL TO JOB CREATION AND GROWTH OF THE ECONOMY – HOW HAS RATEHANG ENSURED THE TRANSFER OF QUALITY INDUSTRY SKILLS IN SOUTH AFRICA?

The company was established in 2004 and started trading in 2007. Ratehang’s Managing Director, Gift Mpho Mogodi, is a qualified civil engineer with over 17 years’ experience in the industry. We strive to be one of the preferred construction companies in the country. Long-term growth and stability is our future vision achieved through satisfied customers and committed personnel working in a value-added partnership of shared objectives and values. WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR MAJOR SUCCESSES AND MILESTONES? In essence, our aim has been to target our capital and capacity at activities that maximise the creation of decent work opportunities. To that end, we use both macro- and micro-economic policies to create a favourable overall environment and to support labour absorbing activities. The main indicators of our success have been the number and quality of jobs created, the rate, labour intensity and composition of economic growth, equity (lower income inequality and poverty) and environmental outcomes. Our major milestones have been developing a product mix that will include winners during good and tough economic times. Energy, persistence, resourcefulness and joint ventures, forming consortia with big companies like WBHO, Edwin Construction,

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The National Development Plan of South Africa sets out ambitious goals for poverty reduction, economic growth, economic transformation and job creation. Ratehang Projects has a major role to play in achieving these objectives and is dedicated to employing and training students studying in the fields of civil engineering and project management from technical colleges and universities by providing them with hands-on experience. We also support and empower the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) ensuring that we use labour intensive methods (i.e. employing people, instead of using machines); and make it possible for people to earn an income after leaving the EPWP either through employing them permanently or starting a business by: • Giving unemployed people work experience • Providing education and skills development programmes to people while they are on the Expanded Public Works Programme • Helping workers with exit opportunities beyond the EPWP HOW DOES RATEHANG ENSURE INCLUSIVITY? To protect our equality of opportunity, some of those characteristics — such as race, sex, age, religion and disability — are protected by law against unfair discrimination in the workplace. Equality doesn’t mean treating everybody the same. If our employees have different needs, they might need different support too, such as workplace adjustments.

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We create a diversity strategy to guide our workplace behaviour. Our strategy is regularly reviewed and reinforced with support from senior management. It addresses the following characteristics, among others: Sex, orientation and gender reassignment

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acknowledges a moral and legal responsibility for the safeguarding of the environment and the wellbeing of all those affected by the company’s construction activities. Our approach is as follows: • A project exists within a physical and socio-economic environment which must be respected

Gender equality requires pay equality between men and women. Sex discrimination at work also includes unfair treatment of a woman because of pregnancy.

• All environmental impacts of a project should be addressed and managed responsibly

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• The broader community should, if possible, enjoy sustainable benefit from a project

We don’t discriminate due to age in the workplace. The law applies to all employers and covers not just hiring but promotion, rewards, redundancy, training and company pensions. Disability If you are able to perform all of the essential functions of a job, except for those your disability prevents you from performing Ratehang Projects provides their employees with a "reasonable accommodation." A "reasonable accommodation" is an adjustment or modification provided by an employer to allow their employees to enjoy equal employment opportunities as individuals without disabilities.

• All interested and affected parties have the right to information relating to the environmental impacts of a project

After completion of a project we “green” the environment by planting trees, grass and flowers. It is all about appreciation and giving back to the community at large. WHAT MESSAGE WOULD RATEHANG SEND TO PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS LOOKING TO INVEST IN SOUTH AFRICA AND THE REGION? • South African National Development Plan

• Acquiring or modifying equipment or devices, adjusting or modifying examinations, training materials, or policies and providing qualified readers or interpreters

The South African government has an infrastructure plan that is intended to transform the economic landscape of South Africa, create a significant number of new jobs, strengthen the delivery of basic services to the people of South Africa and support the integration of African economies. This multi-billion rand plan lists 17 Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs) that include energy, transport and logistics infrastructure. The group is well positioned to share in the execution of various projects within this infrastructure plan. We are also one of the companies which has input into the NDP.

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• Transformation

Accommodations vary depending upon the needs of the individual employee and include: • Making facilities accessible to persons with disabilities • Job restructuring, modifying work schedules

Our strategy covers recruitment, appraisal, dress codes and working practices, making sure we don’t discriminate in terms of race, religion or belief. How workplace equality makes business sense Promoting equality within our organisation is not just about supporting workers’ rights to fair treatment. There is also a strong business case for making sure your organisation offers equal opportunity for all. Making people feel valued Research shows people enjoy working for organisations with good employment practices. Attract and retain talent, as well as improving workforce productivity.

The South African government’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC) has embarked on a policy of radical economic transformation in an effort to address the inequalities of the past and make the South African economy more inclusive of historically disadvantaged South Africans. Ratehang Projects is committed to transformation and has made good progress in improving its black economic empowerment credentials as measured by the BroadBased Black Economic Empowerment Scorecard. Ratehang Projects has maintained a level two rating on the Generic Codes of Good Practice which makes us competitive amongst our peers when it comes to tendering for construction work. Ratehang Projects has agreed to develop and mentor emerging contractors and looks forward to a strong alliance with these contractors in the years ahead. • Geographical expansion of the group

PLEASE UNPACK THE CONCEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO “BUILD GREEN”. We believe in the constitutional right of all the employees, clients and communities to exist and work in an environment conducive to sustainable development and we are committed to the highest standards of environmental protection throughout all phases of construction by upholding the basic principles of environmental management. As such, Ratehang Projects fully

The group’s strong balance sheet and healthy cash balance position it well to expand its current operations geographically throughout southern Africa and internationally through strategic partnerships with mentors WBHO, EDWIN, Raubex and Enza Construction and take advantage of acquisition opportunities. Ratehang Projects is actively looking at acquisition opportunities in the domestic and international market in order to diversify revenue streams and customer base. We have been invited to participate on trade missions in South Africa, Mozambique and Swaziland.

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PAINTING SOUTH AFRICA'S ARTISTIC LANDSCAPE BY ELSKE JOUBERT Throughout the centuries, South Africa has seen some remarkable works of art from incredibly talented painters. In this feature, we tell the tales of some of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most highly regarded artists.

JH PIERNEEF Considered to be the father of South African landscape painting, JH Pierneef received a classic draftsman training in his youth when the family was in exile in the Netherlands during the Anglo-Boer War. This fact accounts for the highly structured nature of all his compositions of the carefully-executed Highveld landscape. He was inspired by the Dutch philosopher, Willem van Konijnenberg, who pointed Pierneef in the direction of the spiritual and symbolic aspects of painting. Pierneef was the first South African artist to capture the unique spirit of the land, unlike his predecessors and contemporaries who still relied on a European landscape tradition. Pierneef painted the famous Johannesburg Station Panels, unveiled in 1932, as well as the murals in South Africa House, London, unveiled in 1935. These can still be viewed at the Rupert Museum in Stellenbosch.

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ALEXIS PRELLER

Alexis Preller was one of the first South African artists who endeavoured to capture the spirit of Africa in his phenomenal symbolic paintings. The war years he spent in north Africa and Italy impacted on the work he painted in the late 1940s. After a visit to the Seychelles, his work reflected the exoticism of East Africa. One of his phenomenal works is the mural he painted for the Transvaal Administration building in Pretoria in the early 1960s.

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IRMA STERN Studying in Germany under the German Expressionists, Irma Stern was one of the first South African artists to introduce modernism to a rather parochial South African art community in the 1920s. Derided for her use of bright colours and broad gestural brush strokes, Stern persevered, travelling to the Congo and to the island of Zanzibar in the late 1930s and early 1940s, painting Arab priests and women in saris, the works from this time considered to be her golden period. Frequently exhibiting locally and internationally, she won the prestigious Oppenheimer prize for art in 1961.

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MAGGIE LAUBSER

Growing up on a farm in the Western Cape, Maggie Laubser had the good fortune to study art in Belgium and England. Like Stern, she introduced modernism to the local South African art scene. Only after her participation in the Empire Exhibition in Johannesburg in 1936 did Laubser receive the critical acclaim her work deserved. Her subject matter basically centres on the idyllic rural landscapes executed in bright, primary colours. She was fascinated by animal life on the farm as well as the population working the fields or carrying wood on their heads, beautifully posed against bright blue, pink and orange skies. Particularly sought after are her depictions of shepherds looking after their flocks.

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PIONEERING BLACK ARTISTS MOSES TLADI Few people are aware of the fact that Moses Tladi was a contemporary of JH Pierneef, but an artist who did not benefit from any formal art training and exposure to the commercial art galleries of the time. He was a humble gardener who started painting with leftover house paint and a stick. His employer saw to it that his work was brought under the attention of a group of supportive art patrons. Tladi was the first black painter to have a formal exhibition in South Africa, and the first black artist to exhibit at the South African National Gallery. As a black artist in South Africa, Tladi (and others) rarely received any recognition for their work. If, however, it so happened that they received the opportunity to exhibit their art, they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allowed entry into "whites-only" galleries. Tladi was honoured with a travelling retrospective exhibition in 2017 and his landscapes are characterised by his perceptive, impressionistic renderings of the South African landscape.

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GERARD SEKOTO Gerard Sekoto left South Africa in the 1940s and settled permanently in Paris, France. He subsequently drew inspiration from the fond memories he had growing up in South Africa, notably in Sophiatown, Johannesburg and Eastwood, Pretoria. It is a well-known fact that a famous scene from Sophiatown was the only painting by a black artist collected by a national museum in South Africa for many decades under apartheid. In the early 1960s he visited Dakar, Senegal, and this experience influenced his paintings of exotically clothed women regally walking under the Africa sun.

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SOMETHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT BY NICOLE FORREST

South Africa is the birthplace of some of the world’s greatest literary works. With our tumultuous past and vibrant present, contemporary authors have plenty of reason to put pen to paper

Zakes Mda Novelist, poet and playwright Born Zanemyula Kizito Gatyeni Mda, this world-renowned writer and artist adopted the pen name Zakes at 15 years old. After spending his early childhood in Soweto, Mda joined his exiled father in Lesotho and finished his schooling there. While furthering his studies and working, he has lived in South Africa and Lesotho, as well as the United Kingdom and the United States. A prolific writer, Mda has authored plays, novels and poems, as well as articles for academic journals and newspapers. His novels have been translated into 20 languages and reflect the collective internal conflict of materialist consumerism in post-apartheid South Africa. Honours and awards Amstel Playwright of the Year Award, M-Net Book Prize, Commonwealth Writer’s Prize: Africa, HurstonWright Legacy Award, Sunday Times Fiction Prize, Barry Ronge Fiction Prize Patron of the 9mobile Prize for Literature (former Etisalat Prize for Literature), a pan-African prize celebrating first-time African writers. Must-read book Ways of Dying 1995, MacMillan Taking place in an unnamed South African city, Ways of Dying follows professional mourner Toloki during the period of transition from apartheid to democracy and examines the concept of nation-building after the trauma of apartheid. Mda’s use of magical realism highlights the interaction between tragedy and laughter in confronting a crisis, as well as the conflict between social classes and government authority.

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Lauren Beukes Novelist, journalist and television scriptwriter A "recovering journalist" with multiple awards and international bestsellers behind her name, Lauren Beukes also writes comics, screenplays and TV shows. She has a master’s in creative writing from the University of Cape Town, but claims she got her real education from 12 years of freelance journalism where she picked up useful skills like skydiving, pole dancing and brewing mqombothi. Her novels The Shining Girls, Broken Monsters and Zoo City have been translated into 23 languages and are being developed for film and TV. Beukes’ fiction has been praised by Stephen King, George RR Martin and James Ellroy, as well as The New York Times and The Guardian. Honours and awards Arthur C Clarke Award, August Derleth Award for Best Horror, Strand Critics Choice Award for Best Mystery Novel, RT Book Awards Best Suspense Thriller, Mbokodo Award Must-read book Zoo City 2010, Jacana Media Described as an “energetic phantasmagorical noir” by The New York Times, Zoo City is set in an alternate-reality Johannesburg, where those who commit crimes are magically attached to animal familiars. The novel is high-concept and genre-blending, examining the fracture points of society and who we are. The use of contemporary South African English in the book does well to reflect the current atmosphere in our society.

Deon Meyer Novelist Writing fictional works set in and around Cape Town, Deon Meyer has won over millions of readers in more than 40 countries worldwide. He has also written two television series, four feature film screenplays, and produced and directed movies. Meyer began his career as a journalist at Die Volksblad before working as a copywriter and later a creative director of the publicity department at Salam. He writes suspense novels and thrillers, weaving together characters and storylines that reflect the current climate in South African society. Honours and awards ATKV Prose Prize, Le Grand Prix de Littérature Policière, Le prix Mystère de la critique, Deutsche Krimi Preis, Martin Beck Award, ATKV Suspense Fiction Prize, M-Net Award for Most Filmic Novel, Barry Award for Best Thriller Must-read book Dead Before Dying 1999, Tafelberg Cape Town detective Mat Joubert has slipped into a downward spiral two years after his wife, a fellow police officer, was killed in the line of duty. His chance at redemption comes when he is assigned to investigate a series of murders committed using a pistol dating back to the Anglo-Boer War. As he draws closer to the killer, the plot takes a shocking and unexpected turn. Dead Before Dying is a character-driven story of fractured lives. It investigates the inner strength that gives us the ability to either escape the darkness of our past or succumb to it. The first of his standalone novels, the book is a definite page-turner.

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Niq Mhlongo Journalist and novelist Niq Mhlongo was born in Soweto in 1973. He has a BA from the University of the Witwatersrand, with majors in African literature and political studies. His first novel, Dog Eat Dog, was published in 2004. It was translated into Spanish under the title Perro Come Perro. The New York Times has called him “one of the most high-spirited and irreverent new voices of South Africa’s post-apartheid literary scene”. An avid traveller, Mhlongo has diagnosed himself with Vagabond Neurosis (an abnormal impulse to travel). He chronicles his trips around Africa as City Editor in his travelogue on The Johannesburg Review of Books. Honours and awards Internacionale La Mar de Letras International Writing Program Fellow at the University of Iowa (2008) Must-read book Soweto, Under the Apricot Tree 2018, Kwela If the apricot trees of Soweto could talk, they would have plenty of tales to tell. This short story collection explores the vibrancy of the township and its surrounds. Filled with tales that are both entertaining, thought-provoking and told with satirical flair, narratives about life and death intertwine on the 208 pages of this book. Take a seat under the apricot tree and take in the tales where funerals and ancestors feature strongly; and where cemeteries are places to show off a new car and gossip.

Damon Galgut Playwright and novelist Having been confined to a hospital bed for long stretches during his childhood due to lymphoma, Damon Galgut began to develop his storytelling techniques at a young age. He made his debut as an author with his first published novel, A Sinless Season, in 1982 at the age of 17. Galgut studied drama at the University of Cape Town and has written a number of plays. Between writing his various works, he put his qualification to use by teaching at the university’s drama school. He visits India periodically to escape the hustle and bustle of his everyday life in Cape Town and find stillness to write. Honours and awards Winner CNA Prize, Commonwealth Writers Prize: Africa Shortlisted Commonwealth Writers Prize: Africa, Man Booker Prize for Fiction, International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, Walter Scott Prize, Barry Ronge Fiction Prize Must-read book The Good Doctora 2003, Penguin Randomhouse Set in a run-down hospital in what was once a homeland, The Good Doctor is a dark tale of a physician’s struggle with his conscience in this rural healthcare facility. As democracy ushers in a new guard, the homeland states cease to exist and begin to fade from the collective memory. New rulers of the new South Africa govern in the capital far away, and a new dawn has been decreed. Whatever expectations have been created around rebuilding the country, however, are let down by the realities of political corruption and established economic disparities. The Good Doctor is a reflection on the unreliability of new dawns.

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SPECIAL MENTIONS Nobel Prize Laureates

Nadine Gordimer Novelist Having taken an interest in the racial and economic inequalities that prevailed in South Africa from an early age, Gordimer’s writing dealt with moral and racial issues. As a result, many of her works were banned under the apartheid regime. She was active in the anti-apartheid movement as well as HIV/Aids causes. She famously gave advice to Nelson Mandela on his defence speech at the Rivonia trial. Gordimer won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1991. Recommended reads A Guest of Honour, The Conservationist, Burger’s Daughter, July’s People, A Sport of Nature, My Son’s Story, None to Accompany Me

JM Cotzee Novelist, essayist, literary critic, linguist Many of Coetzee’s novels are themed around the conflicts and experiences of apartheid South Africa, and the values and conduct that arise therefrom. As a result, he was deemed as an author “who in innumerable guises portrays the surprising involvement of the outsider” by the Nobel Selection Committee in 2003. Coetzee began writing fiction in 1969 after graduating from the University of Cape Town with honours degrees in English and mathematics. Recommended reads Disgrace, In the Heart of the Country, Waiting for the Barbarians, Life & Times of Michael K, Giving Offense, Boyhood, Youth

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YOUNG PEOPLE TO WATCH BY ELSKE JOUBERT Dr Judey Biomedical scientist 25 Years of Success Dr Judey is the co-founder of the Biomedical Emporium and an accomplished biochemical scientist, with substantial experience in the fields of wound healing, regenerative medicine and cell therapy. She has a Master's degree in Genetics and Molecular Biology, as well as a PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Medicine Development and Design. Biomedical Emporium is regarded as one of the fastest growing companies in South Africa and has won numerous national and international awards such as: 1. Marie Claire Prix d’excellence award for best local products in South Africa 2. Standard Bank Woman of the Year in the science category 3. Veuve Clicqout Elle Boss award 4. National Business Awards

5 MOTIVATIONAL TIPS Do not be afraid to fail. Move outside of your comfort zone. Don’t be afraid to fail. Fall and get up again. Failure is an inevitable part of success, from which we learn. Get feedback. Feedback is critical to validate your business. Competition should be embraced. You can only determine your true value if you have competitors keeping you on your toes. Don’t take any criticism personally, it moulds you to become even better in your skill. Become an expert and develop a scarce skill. People still value authenticity and expertise. Showcase your knowledge through speaking more about what you have accomplished, and also what your future potential comprises of – i.e. sell your future skills. Minimise negative people. You will meet a lot of doubters and people who do not get or understand your vision. Refrain from spending too much time with negative people who don’t inspire you. Network. Network. Network. If you want to build a large and successful business, you cannot do it alone. You need to get over your fear of rejection and network like it's your job. The amount of collaboration and connections that can be gained by a large but close network is invaluable. 90

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Londiwe Khoza South African ballerina Briefly tell us more about yourself and your journey thus far. I'm 25 years old, I was born in Johannesburg and raised in Cape Town. I started dancing at the age of five. Started with ballet and classical greek, and three years later added modern and hip hop to the list. From the age of 13-17 I was part of the Cape Junior Ballet company, shortly after I joined the Cape Academy of Performing Arts accelerated training programme in my last year of high school. That same year I joined the Cape Dance Company, both under the direction of Debbie Turner. For the next three years I continued my tertiary education at the Cape Academy of Performing Arts. Upon graduating I spent the following five months dancing at the Central School of Ballet in London, whereafter I returned to South Africa and joined Joburg Ballet for four months. I continued to work with the Cape Dance Company, as well as numours projects up until I moved to Tel Aviv in mid 2016. I am currently dancing with Batsheva Dance Company in Tel Aviv.

You are part of the Rolex Mentorship and ProtĂŠgĂŠ programme. Can you tell us more about what this programme entails? Each mentorship is different. Essentially your mentoring year is about having the opportunity for the 'student to learn from the master'. It gives you the opportunity to work closely with a master in your field, learn from each other, grow, be challenged, be inspired, discover things about yourself and your art, and ultimately help guide you to discover your full potential. You and your mentor decide on the in's and out's of how your mentoring year will look. For me, it meant that I would move to Tel Aviv for the duration of my mentorship, be immersed in the language of gaga, in Batsheva, and be able to be close to Ohad, both figuratively and literally. It allowed me the space to discover, research, play, fail, feel silly, find 'wow' moments, grow, find myself more centred, and so much more. And over and above it all, the programme forms lifelong relationships, not only between the mentor and protege, but between the entire Rolex community.

Besides dancing, what are some of your other passions? I have a deep love for animals. I'd love to take a year or two (or even more) and work with orphaned baby animals. I love music, acting, psychology, writing, art. I love being outdoors, in the desert, in the nature, especially by the water. And I think adult colouring books are one of the best inventions.

What is your one wish for South Africa? Peace.

Your personal mantra? I have a few actually. Some of them are quotes from poetry books. But I guess my top picks would be: "Be the kind of woman who fixes another woman's crown, without telling the world that it was crooked." "If you were born with the weakness to fall, you were born with the strength to rise." "Give to those who have nothing to give to you." "How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you."

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Lebo Lion HEAR THIS LION ROAR Podcaster and marketer extraordinaire Lebo Lion says providing businesses and individuals with the tools and opportunities to grow quickly and organically on digital platforms is what drives her to wake up every morning. Here she shares her top tips for aspiring entrepreneurs. Know yourself and believe in what you know about yourself The business world is not for the faint-hearted. Its unpredictable, fast paced and forever changing. The only thing that you can control about your environment, as an entrepreneur, is yourself. Having a real understanding of yourself allows you to smoothly navigate through situations that test you. Knowing yourself gives you strength and helps you stand in your true power when you are in environments that try to question your worth. An entrepreneur who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know and believe in themselves will always get overpowered by people who believe in themselves, because the world believes in people who believe in themselves. Trust your gut There is very little certainty you have as an entrepreneur and the longer you operate in the this ecosystem, the more you realise that nobody really knows what they are doing. We are all just testing our theories, trying our luck and seeing what will work. With that comes many situations where you will be approached with things that you don't know, or offers that you have no idea how to process/control. Often there is no template about how to work through these experiences, and so you will need to trust in your gut to guide you through these situations. Personally my gut feeling has helped me avoid many things that would have negatively affected my progress, and people who had bad intentions. My gut has also guided me to profitable deals, fulfilling long-term relationships and growth. Your gut instinct is not irrational, it is vital. Don't be afraid to lead Have the courage to say when you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know something and let others teach you. In my perspective, a leader is someone who is teachable. By being open to learning about things that you don't know from people who you work with, employees and colleagues, you open yourself up to leading with more knowledge, more support from the people around you and more clarity.

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Siya Xusa Rocket scientist By Anton Pretorius

Siyabulela Xuza is from a rural township in Eastern Cape with a minor planet, known as 23182 Siyaxuza named after him. His story began in 1994 when at the age of five, he witnessed an airplane flying over his hometown of Northcrest in Mthata, dropping pamphlets during the country’s first democratic elections. “I remember watching the airplane fly over and it sparked a deep curiosity within me. How does it work? What propelled this plane across the sky?” Naturally, Siya wanted to develop his own airplanes. “I believe that in Africa you need to invent your own future instead of waiting for the world to invent it for you,” he said. He immersed himself in the science, and from an early age, started developing his own rockets and fuel, using his mother’s kitchen as his personal laboratory. As Siya’s curiosity grew, new horizons opened up before him. After several failed attempts and more than six months of building his own rockets, Siya eventually found the winning recipe. His science project won gold at the National Science Expo, and he was eventually awarded with the prestigious Dr Derek Gray Memorial prize for the most innovative project in South Africa. Later, he entered into the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in the US, competing against 1 500 other students from 54 countries across the world. He won gold and this achievement saw the NASA-affiliated Lincoln Laboratory name a minor planet after him, known as 23182 Siyaxuza, located in the main asteroid belt near Jupiter. His achievement at the Intel International Fair landed him a scholarship at Harvard University. There he combined an engineering degree and liberal arts, and began conducting research into making cheaper solar cells and the viability of solar technologies. His homemade inventions for safer, cleaner rocket fuel has won him prestigious awards all over the world, as well as the recognition of former US First Lady, Michelle Obama. Today, he’s the youngest member of the African Union’s energy advisory panel, Africa 2.0, and he’s recently made a breakthrough in nanotechnology energy solution that will change the global mobile market forever.

in the hands of Africans (literally!). Siya’s innovations have led to advanced energy-storing capabilities in micro fuel cells, which will turn everyday electronic devices, like cellphones, into personal power plants. Siya is the founder and managing director of Galactic Energy Ventures, a company that is developing the next generation of advanced energy storage technologies. Siya’s journey from poverty to stardom is a remarkable one. His desire to make a difference says a lot about the spirit of the man. From humble beginnings to international fame, Siya’s success can be attributed to the fact that he never let race or class define the person he is. He never gave up or gave in. He simply went out there and did it. “I believe that every single young person is born from a spirit of innovation. I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity and my talents were harnessed. But how do we create an enabling environment to allow other young people to thrive in the energy sector? When we talk about transformation, it’s not merely about fulfilling quotas. It’s about creating an environment where young people can dream and emancipate not only themselves, but their families too. It’s important to shift our perspective because when we see transformation in that way, we’ll recognise that it’s in everyone’s interest.”

After working at the Harvard Centre for Nanoscale Systems and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Microsystems Technology Laboratory, Siya returned home to put the power back

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The Lazy Makoti FOOD FOR THOUGHT What started with teaching a friend how to cook, has since developed into a successful and lucrative enterprise. Today, The Lazy Makoti is one of South Africa’s most well-known and beloved brands. “I have found success in staying true to my African roots…” Mogau Seshoene’s journey into the culinary arts started with one bold step: quitting her job and enrolling in culinary school. “After graduating, I worked as a trainee at The Saxon Hotel. I have since won two Gourmand cookbook awards,” she enthuses. In addition to teaching cooking classes, Mogau now does recipe development and has a range of The Lazy Makoti branded aprons. The Lazy Makoti’s story is an interesting one. “I taught a friend how to cook traditional South African food, after which she recommended my services to her friends and cousins. This turned out to be a regular activity I pursued on weekends, which made me think that it may be a good time to leave my job and pursue this full-time. I realised that there was indeed a gap in the market, a need for services like the ones I provide – cooking lessons on authentically South African cuisine.” For Mogau, simply starting was the first big hurdle. “It was tough in the beginning. The self-doubt and realisation that being passionate about something doesn’t necessarily equate to success. I needed practical skills to turn my passion into a full-fledged business. Getting funding and managing my cash flow were other challenges I had to overcome.” Mogau credits the reprint of her debut cookbook, The Lazy Makoti’s Guide to the Kitchen, (third reprint in less than two months), making the Forbes 30 under 30 list, as well as being announced as a Nola ambassador as some of her most notable successes. “I accomplished all of this in the same year!” Besides cooking, Mogau is an ardent lover of South Africa and its traditional heritage and culture. “I am extremely patriotic and passionate about documenting and celebrating our heritage.” Commenting on the emotions she wishes to evoke with her cooking, Mogau says feelings of nostalgia are definitely at the top of her list. “I’d like my food to awaken warm, fuzzy emotions that makes one think of home. My cooking philosophy is: ‘quick, simple and delicious’.”

budget. It has also allowed for a space to do consumer research, as I interact daily with my audience, getting invaluable insight into who they are. Platforms like Instagram provide a back-end that offers insights into your audience – their demographics, interactions, and your reach. Lastly, social media has also allowed me to build and maintain valuable relationships with clients and brands, which has translated into working on amazing campaigns and making money.” This year promises to be an eventful one for Mogau. “I’m excited to head to Macau to (hopefully) pick up an international Gourmand cookbook award in the two categories I’ve been nominated in: ‘first cookbook’ and ‘best photography’. A TV cooking show is in the works as well.” ` “Stay true to who you are” is Mogau’s advice to other aspiring entrepreneurs. “I know it sounds like a cliché, but I have found success in staying true to my African roots and reflecting on the food I make. I believe people are attracted to authenticity.”

FAVOURITE DISH? My mother’s curried tripe and anything seafood related. Favourite getaway destination? Any place where there’s a beach.

Mogau relays the important role technology played in propelling her business to new heights, allowing her to amass a big following in the process. “My business would definitely not have gotten here without social media, at least not as quickly and with so little spend. Social media has allowed me to reach audiences that I otherwise would not have had access to without a big ad and marketing

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If you could have any three people over for dinner – alive or no longer here – who would they be and what would you serve? My late grandmother, Oprah and Michelle Obama. I would serve a pan-African dinner with dishes from South, West and East Africa.

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Grant Hinds ALL FUN AND GAMES Cape Town-based content creator Grant Hinds turned his passion for gaming into a successful business. “Be creative and look for opportunities to create business in your particular field" You’re considered the leading gamer in South Africa. What does it take to make a successful career out of gaming? Making a career out of gaming is extremely tough – you have to have more than just a simple passion. You’ve got to have an understanding of business, make sure you’re on top of your content and be passionate about the production process. It doesn’t matter if you have ten subscribers or a million subscribers – viewership won’t make you enjoy the creative process more. How does the South African gaming market compare to the overseas gaming market and what could South Africans do better? The gaming market in South Africa is a lot smaller than the overseas market in many ways but we’re growing extremely fast. The way the industry can grow more is for people who are passionate video gamers, to take ownership of their skills and service in the strongest capacity. There is huge space to grow and contribute. There’s no reason why South Africa can’t be one of the world’s biggest contributors on the global stage. What three pieces of advice do you have for aspiring gamers? 1. Focus and harness your skills. 2. Be creative and look for opportunities to create business in your particular field. 3. Make sure you’re doing it because you love it. Fame, adoration and a pat on the back won’t be fuel enough for the future. Look deep within yourself. This year, we’re celebrating 25 years of democracy in SA. What would you say have been some of your most memorable moments as a South African? Being a South African during this time is an extreme honour. It’s an exciting time in our history and we should all be looking at ways to grow the country and, as a white community, make reparations. We've got a lot of work to do. #FeesMustFall was a big highlight. It’s a step towards strong unity and equality in our country. Your one wish for South Africa? My one wish for South Africa is that we once again become a light to the rest of the world by reversing the levels of inequality. The entire planet is experiencing massive levels of inequality, and they could be looking to us for how we tackle and own up to it.

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Dr Alastair Meredith Senior Art Specialist and HOD at Strauss & Co. 25 Years of Success

This year, we are celebrating 25 years of democracy in South Africa. What have been some of your most memorable moments over the years? I was lucky enough to be at Ellis Park for the Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks in 1995. I was rather young then, and although politics wasn’t front of mind, I remember the amazing energy and sense of hope for the future. You are currently a Senior Art Specialist and HOD at Strauss & Co. Can you comment on your biggest challenges and successes leading up to this point? While our challenge is to remain the global leader in the South African art market, we hope to play an increasingly important role for contemporary African art. The eyes of the art world are firmly on our continent at the moment, which makes it a very exciting time for our artists, curators and institutions. Closer to home, we’re very proud of our contribution to art education. We make a big effort to gently curate some of our auctions, and to contextualise work through well-researched essays and lectures. While we can’t always cherry-pick the works that appear in our sales, we certainly can give our catalogues a strong academic backbone. Besides art, what are some of your other passions? I love skiing, the Bushveld, English country pubs, and walking my dogs. If you could have any three people over for dinner – alive or no longer here – who would they be and what would you serve? I’d have good pizza and beer. My guests would be Bob Dylan, Floyd Mayweather and a youthful Jan Smuts.

Your one wish for South Africa? Economic stability and a handle on violent crime.

Khanyiso Dumisana

FROM BARISTA TO BUSINESSMAN Khanyiso Dumisana is a local success story. His experience working for a fair trade coffee startup provided the inspiration and support necessary to get his venture – Journey Coffee – off the ground. You went from barista to businessman. What has your journey been like thus far? Any transformation can at times be trying. Switching roles from employee to employer has been an eye-opener to the world around me. It has exposed me to a world I didn’t even know existed and allowed me to meet people that have greatly contributed to my journey. It is still challenging a lot of the time, but it has also been incredibly rewarding. It is has shown people who I really am and I have learnt a lot about myself along the way. What have been some of your biggest challenges and successes? My biggest challenge was understanding that I am now the one in charge of everything and everyone and if things go wrong, I am responsible for them. My greatest success is maintaining the same client service with the same clients. When clients keep coming back and when you receive good feedback, then you know that you’re doing something right! Any advice to aspiring entrepreneurs? “If at first you don’t succeed, dust yourself off and try again.” 96

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