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PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION

We, the people of South Africa, Recognise the injustices of our past; Honour those who suffered for justice and freedom in our land; Respect those who have worked to build and develop our country; and Believe that South Africa belongs to all who live in it, united in our diversity.

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We therefore, through our freely elected representatives, adopt this Constitution as the supreme law of the Republic so as to Heal the divisions of the past and establish a society based on democratic values, social justice and fundamental human rights; Lay the foundations for a democratic and open society in which government is based on the will of the people and every citizen is equally protected by law; Improve the quality of life of all citizens and free the potential of each person; and Build a united and democratic South Africa able to take its rightful place as a sovereign state in the family of nations. May God protect our people. Nkosi Sikelelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; iAfrika. Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso. God seĂŤn Suid-Afrika. God bless South Africa. Mudzimu fhatutshedza Afurika. Hosi katekisa Afrika.

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CONTENTS PROGRESSIVE LEADER

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A message from President Cyril Ramaphosa From the editor, Daryl Swanepoel Forging new ground: an update from the PBF Join the Progressive Business Forum

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Government Stimulus Plan: an era of optimism Construction Summit: building bridges Albertina Sisulu: a woman of fortitude Hon Baleka Mbete: interview with the Speaker Mapule Ncanywa: a driving force for women in business MeerKAT telescope: lighting the Milky Way Cape Town Jazz Festival: food, fashion, and all that jazz

FOCUS FEATURES 34 48 50 72 76 80 82 94

India Expands Brazil Impact Coega IDZâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s steel-cut expansion plan Global Entrepreneurship Week: what lies ahead The SubjeX app: next generation education Life Healthcare CEO, Dr Shrey Viranna Caster Semenya: keeping pace with her achievements A poem by Zintle Groepe, aka ZEE

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PBF EVENTS

38 10th BRICS Summit held in Africa 42 Forum for China-Africa Cooperation and Beijing-TianjinHebei International Investment and Trade Fair 44 China-Africa Production Capacity Cooperation Forum 46 Guangdong 21st Century Maritime Silk Road International Expo 54 Dr Anna Mokgokong at the Women in Business luncheon 56 Minister Derek Hanekom at the Cape Town Hotel School 58 Social media training 62 evelopment briefing with r weli M hi e, Minister of TA 63 Networking with the Saldanha-based company, Breedtasia 71 Energy seminar at Deloitte Consulting 78 Rainbow Push Coalition and Citizenship Education Fund 85 Briefing by Minister of Small Business evelopment, Lindiwe Zulu 86 Direct Selling Association annual Awards luncheon 96 PBF people in business: AMC 3

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MESSAGE | FROM THE PRESIDENT

t has been a tough year for emerging markets. They have been affected by global instability fuelled by fluctuations in the US dollar, rising interest rates, the prospect of a trade war between the US and China, and uneven economic growth. Despite this, the economies of many developing countries, including South Africa’s, have proven resilient and continue to exhibit prospects for growth in the year ahead. In the nine months since we embarked upon a new path of economic reform and recovery, South Africa is firmly on trac to restore domestic and international business confidence and attract much-needed investment to our shores. The successful hosting of two landmark investment summits have affirmed that despite our challenges, South Africa is seen as a favourable place to do business. The investment announcements made at the South Africa Investment Conference and the sentiment expressed at the Africa Investment orum, boosted by significant commitments secured beforehand by the Presidential Investment Envoys, are an affirmation that the so-called investment strike is over. The economic stimulus and recovery plan, the Investment and Jobs Summits, and the budget reprioritisation announced in the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement have sent all the right signals – as has our policy reform drive and clear commitment to clean up corruption and inefficiencies in organs of state. South Africa’s outlook was recently

Economic recovery firmly on course maintained at stable by one of the leading ratings agencies. The rating agency noted that the series of economic reforms South Africa has put in place should help boost our economy from 2019.

South Africa is firmly on track to restore domestic and international business confidence. South Africa is the most industrialised economy on the continent. As a country, we have a number of positive attributes that position us well, including world-class infrastructure, a sophisticated and wellregulated ban ing and financial system, a diverse manufacturing base, abundant natural resources and capable state institutions. Having emerged from a period of economic stagnation and political uncertainty that resulted in a loss of business and investor confidence, we are turning the corner. Government needs to step up its collaboration with business, labour and civil society to resolve the greatest challenge we face – unemployment. Getting our economy growing is a necessary precondition for the creation of jobs. As a developing country, we strive to

put the economy on a new growth trajectory while meeting the needs of a population burdened by the legacy of inequality and underdevelopment. It is no easy task and cannot be achieved overnight. What we are currently experiencing is a renewed sense of goodwill from the investor community, who see a number of good investment opportunities in our economy. It is an opportunity we cannot afford to squander. The prosperity to which we all aspire can only be attained if all South Africans have a meaningful stake in economic activity and are afforded opportunities to realise their potential. It is not up to government alone to catalyse this economic activity. Business, labour and other stakeholders must do their part. The domestic business and investor community has a critical role to play in leading this drive. Providing greater support for local business was one of the decisions made at the Jobs Summit held in October. By encouraging and promoting a Buy ocal’ mindset across all sections of society, we will be able to boost our local economy and improve our industrial capacity, which will in turn lead to more jobs being created. We have entered an era of optimism. Working in partnership, let us take full advantage of the renewed sense of hope among all sectors of society and forge ahead towards a future of shared, inclusive growth. Cyril Ramaphosa

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South Africa aims for the summit

n this edition of Progressive Leader we focus on the all-important tas of reigniting the South African economy. xtensive coverage is given, inter alia, to the recent presidential obs Summit and Investment Summit, as well as the economic stimulus pac age announced by government. There has been a tangible change in investor and business confidence resulting from the aforementioned initiatives, the results of which we are confident will filter through to the indexes in due course. Already, in their ovember announcement, the ratings agency,

Standard Poor’s, did not downgrade South Africa’s prospects as was widely predicted prior to the president’s focused action. This follows on the some 290-billion worth of investment pledges that were secured at the Investment Summit alone. Progressive businesses’ call nsure follow-through South Africa is steadfastly turning from an arrested past, to a renewed vigour aimed at stimulating economic growth, stemming corruption and modifying its economy in order to ensure a more friendly and easier business environment. ood progress has been made, we now need to stay the course. Therefore, when we consider the

significant progress that has been made alongside the upcoming general election, progressive business has a duty to ensure the mobilisation of forces that will enable the government to build on and strengthen the various initiatives that we touch on in this edition. njoy the read

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NEWS | PBF UPDATE

Forging new ground

aging through this edition of Progressive Leader, the reader will doubtless be struck by the fact that the past six months have been busy. Reading the articles about what our subscribers have been engaged in, is only part of the story. Putting together each event, arranging the facilitators, speakers, venues, panelists and the participation of PBF subscribers is an enormous task. The back-room and behind-the-scenes work, which is so vital to each and every event, has paid off. Or, as the old saying goes ... Success is 10% inspiration… but 90% perspiration! Amidst the significant schedules of PB participants, everyone found time to be involved and participate in some or other event. For your participation, the PBF is grateful. The PBF was able to host events over a wide and diverse range of opportunities.

So for example, the past six months saw, among others: • Skills Development training on the principles, practices and strategies involved in social media • Networking events involving speakers including: the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Minister of Tourism, Minister of Small Business Development (SBD), Deputy Mayor of eThekwini Municipality • Delegation visits to attend the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing; the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei International Investment and Trade Fair; the Maritime Silk Road Expo in Dongguan; the Global and Africa diaspora Investment Forum, which was part of the Rainbow Push Coalition’s 2018 Convention held in Chicago USA • The Women in Business luncheon • The Construction Summit

• The Energy Workshop • The SA-China Business Forum and SARussia investment panel discussion, held on the sidelines of the 2018 BRICS Summit. Thank you to all PBF subscribers for participating. It was a pleasure and privilege to have engaged so constructively over the past months. We look forward to meeting you at another event in the New Year.

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An Era of Optimism We are witnessing the ‘New Dawn’ in action with the announcement of the Economic Stimulus and Recovery Plan, the Jobs Summit and the Investment Summit by President Ramaphosa: ushering in a newly conﬁdent local and international community. Here is how South Africa plans to steal the show...

resident Cyril Ramaphosa has been walking his talk since his maiden State of the Nation address in February this year, with a solid focus on recovering South Africa’s economic status and credibility, both nationally and globally. As he promised back then, he is working hard “not to disappoint the people of South Africa”. Some may disagree, questioning whether it’s actually more a case of all talk and no action. This scepticism is understandable considering the slump in our economy during the first two uarters of the year an economy that has now slipped into a recession and which is expected to grow by less than 1% in 2018. But we need to bear in mind that our economic distress is severe

and long-standing and, like any serious trauma, will take heroic effort and a good measure of time to heal. Another angle to consider is that, as renowned Harvard-based economist Ricardo Hausmann recently suggested, it is more often purposeful incremental shifts, and not major structural overhauls, that stimulates the most progressive growth. Apart from taking decisive steps towards putting an end to corruption and state capture, President Ramaphosa has also unveiled a medium- to long-term plan to be implemented immediately focused on attracting private sector investments and reinvigorating our ailing economy: an economic stimulus and recovery plan. A proposal that has been in the making

since the ANC gathered at a cabinet lekotla in July, the plan was outlined by President amaphosa during a briefing at the Union Buildings on 21 September. “In total, the plan will result in reprioritised expenditure and new funding of around R50-billion,” he announced. He said that the plan spans a range of measures, from financial to non-financial, aimed at stimulating economic activity, boosting business confidence and investment, championing job creation, and addressing dire challenges affecting the vulnerable in our communities. He added that priority will be given to economic activity that impacts the youth, women and small businesses most positively.

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“In total, the plan will result in reprioritised expenditure and new funding of around R50-billion.”

Mr Ramaphosa began unpacking the plan by saying, “In order for our economy to grow at a rate that will lead to job creation on a meaningful scale, we need to significantly increase levels of investment. In order to increase investment, we need to increase investor confidence in the ease of doing business in South Africa and in our ability to sustain a steadier political and economic environment. One of the key economic reforms government has put on the table is a government-led infrastructure spending strategy, which will centre on the rollout of projects worth R400-billion. Some of these projects are already on the go, led by the government through state-owned enterprises, but in order to

fundamentally transform its approach to rollout, building and implementation of infrastructure projects, government has invited the private sector to the party – through meaningful partnership for joint execution. Cuts in infrastructure spend in recent years to offset free higher education costs and low revenue collection has resulted in substandard execution of infrastructure projects. So, it is encouraging that President Ramaphosa has set up a monitoring team, including skilled professionals from the private sector, to keep an eye on the speed and efficiency of the implementation of these projects. The plan is already under way, having secured the Industrial Development Corporation’s (IDC) backing of R20-billion worth of funding over the next 12 months. It is promising that the stimulus plan has zoned in on some of the most high-priority policy blocks to investment such as an

easing of the onerous visa regime to bolster tourism and draw highly skilled foreign professionals to our country. “Within the next few months, amendments will be made to regulations on the travel of minors, the list of countries requiring visas to enter South Africa will be reviewed, an e-visas pilot will be implemented, and the visa requirements for highly skilled foreigners will be revised,” announced Mr Ramaphosa. In addition is the approval by Cabinet of the revised Mining Charter – providing certainty to investors – and the unlocking of the radio spectrum in the telecommunications sector, which will create an upsurge of competition and investment, and make data costs more user-friendly. But at the core of the economic stimulus and recovery plan is land and social infrastructure. Instead of increasing spending or borrowing, the idea is to grow the country from within by laying a solid foundation; to reprioritise the R50-billion in funding, directing it towards actions that have the most pronounced impact on economic growth and job creation – targeting agriculture, the economies of township and rural areas, women and youth. On this topic, Mr Ramaphosa said, “The interventions we have identified will include a package of support measures for black commercial farmers, so as to increase their

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entry into food value chains through access to infrastructure like abattoirs and feedlots. A significant portion of the funding will go towards export-oriented crops that are highly labour intensive. Another welcome point is that President amaphosa has appointed a 0-person advisory panel that will guide the InterMinisterial ommittee (IM ) on and eform chaired by eputy President avid Mabu a. The panelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s directive is to advise government on how to action fair and equitable land reform that ameliorates injustices of the past without losing out on valuable economic growth and food security. In light of the inclusion of economists, academics, lawyers, farmers and other technical experts on the panel, we should see a more evidence-based than emotional outcome to debates. As for igniting economic activity in townships and rural areas, government is

revitalising three regional and 2 township industrial par s, and forming a township and rural entrepreneurship fund to either scale up existing projects or provide startup capital for new projects. Additional infrastructure funding will be directed towards provincial and national roads, human settlements, water infrastructure, schools, student accommodation and public transport. Mr amaphosa mentioned two other vital initiatives during his speech the obs Summit and the Investment Summit as complements to the stimulus plan. In conclusion, he said, As South Africans, we have confronted challenges far greater than this before. By working together, we managed to end a seemingly intractable conflict and set our country on the path to a peaceful transition to democracy. ow, we have it within us to come together once more and forge a new path of growth, jobs and transformation.

JOBS SUMMIT In ctober President amaphosa hosted the much-anticipated obs Summit thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expected to produce 2 000 new jobs a year. After many months of intense deliberation at the National Economic evelopment and abour ouncil ( edlac), the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social partners being government, the private sector, unions and community organisations have signed an agreement on several high-impact interventions to combat the unemployment crisis. And fast. In the Quarterly Labour Force Survey released by Statistics South Africa for the second uarter of 20 8, it is evident that despite growth in employment of 20 000 jobs during the second uarter, the rate of unemployment was 2 .2 . urthermore, the unemployment rate of young people was at 2. and an absorption rate of only 2.2 . According to amaphosa, the extreme

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unemployment in South Africa is “the product of an economy that for several decades has been starved of any meaningful investment in its human capital, where most people have been denied the opportunity to own assets or develop skills”. The result is that there is a dearth of skills and work experience, especially in the youth, which leads to many people being unable to procure work and meaningfully participate in the economy. Further to this, job opportunities have been affected by declining confidence in policies and regulations, which paralyses investment. Mr Ramaphosa said that state capture and corruption in both public institutions and private companies has also undermined investor confidence and public trust, eroded key institutions of the state and diverted resources intended to support development”.

Government will aim to raise employment by 11 million to 24 million by 2030. Another major stumbling block over the past few years has been a lack of cooperation between social partners. This has stymied forward movement. Thankfully, after weighing up various issues and solutions in the areas of skills development, SMME support, regulatory reforms, inclusive growth and transformation, the five commissions came to agreement: In line with the National Development Plan, government will aim to raise employment by 11 million to 24 million by 2030. The President then touched on the

framework of the agreement, which includes immediately reviving and improving the training layoff scheme; instituting rapid-response teams of experts to assist businesses in crisis to limit workers being retrenched; driving home the necessity for increased domestic demand – South African companies, government and consumers must buy local; encouraging export that prioritises manufactured and processed goods and unblocking obstacles to expanding exports; and mobilisation of finance for businesses at a greater scale. “This time around we are determined to implement the various interventions that social partners have come up with … you may say this is just talk‚ it has been thoroughly processed‚ discussed over the past few months and I am satisfied that we have calibrated what needs to be done to embark on the various interventions. “The framework agreement gives us an

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opportunity to develop trust‚ demonstrate that we are capable of developing a new social compact for jobs and growth. The summit is just the start of the process of serious engagement that will intensify in coming months‚” said the President.

INVESTMENT SUMMIT Also in October, President Ramaphosa organised an Investment Summit – themed ‘Accelerating Growth by Building Partnerships’ – at which domestic and international business pledged commitments worth R290-billion. The more than 1000 local and international business leaders present at the Sandton International Convention Centre were alive with the possibilities of Mr Ramaphosa’s foreign investment drive to win more than US$100-billion in new investments in the next five years. The summit provided a platform to showcase growth and investment prospects within the South African economy. It also gave government an opportunity to reassure and instil confidence in rattled investors with regards the progress it is making towards political

and economic renewal – sending an explicit message to the global community that South Africa is open for business. “We are here to declare that we are determined to build a country that is driven by enterprise and innovation, to develop an economy that is diverse and resilient and prosperous, and to create companies that achieve sustained returns not only for their shareholders, but also for the workers that drive them and the communities that support them,” said Mr Ramaphosa in his keynote address at the summit. Over the past six months, four Presidential envoys – Phumzile Langeni, Jacko Maree, Mcebisi Jonas and Trevor Manuel – have travelled far and wide to engage with potential investors about South Africa’s investment climate and the abundance of investment opportunities there are in a country with such rich natural resources. President Ramaphosa discussed plans for rapid improvements in various sectors including, among others, agriculture, agroprocessing, mining and manufacturing, transport, ICT, tourism, energy, water and venture capital.

He spoke about extensive infrastructure changes for a more appealing ease of doing business index, and to improve investment incentives, about the establishment of special economic zones in recent years, each with unique offerings for investors. These zones offer already functioning infrastructure, and reduced rates for key inputs and corporate tax. Mr Ramaphosa also reiterated that the country’s land reform programme would be done within the law and that the government would respect property rights. And invited the international community to become partners in harnessing the energy in South Africa for mutual growth. The business community has been buoyed by government’s acknowledgment that the policies that have damaged the economy need to be transformed and that the state needs partners for this to come to light. The state largely disregarded business under former president Jacob Zuma, but with Ramaphosa in the driving seat the private sector is seen as a valuable partner along the road to recovery. And recover we will.

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Building bridges through partnership The PBF hosted the 3rd high-level Construction Sector Summit at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, Johannesburg, on Thursday 27 September 2018, with more than 120 delegates in attendance. A cocktail evening was set up as entertainment to conclude the day.

ince the construction sector is considered the backbone of the economy, it makes sense that this sector should be a focal point. Given that the likely planned infrastructure spend by government over the next three to five years will be significant, this sector can add material benefit to the ailing economy and provide jobs for many unemployed people. Holding that in mind, the summitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key objective this year was to encourage ongoing dialogue between business and government on the subject of infrastructure. In other words, to provide a platform for businesses to engage with the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

policymakers to achieve common goals of economic growth and blac empowerment. The structure of the summit comprised of four sessions: the opening address; a session on government infrastructure spend (3- -year view) and public private partnerships; a tal on energy, new building technologies and other public/private initiatives; and a session about human settlements and construction industry regulation. Ministerial eynote spea ers were the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Deputy Ministers of Cooperative Government and Traditional Affairs and Water and Sanitation, Director General of

Economic Development, Deputy Director General of Energy, and the Special Advisor to the Minister of Human Settlements. There were also a number of industry representatives present, including Business Unity South Africa, and the Black Business Council, South African Forum of Civil Engineering Contractors, Independent Development Trust, Green Building Council, SA Independent Power Producers Association, South African Women in Construction, Master Builders Association, Construction Sector Charter Council and Construction Industry Development Board. ollowing are a few pertinent highlights from each of the sessions.

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OPENING SESSION

With the struggling economy, the infrastructure sector has to be focused in order to kick-start the economy and create much-needed jobs, as this sector employs the second-largest number of people in the country. Part of the R400-billion ear-marked for the government’s Infrastructure Investment Programme needs to be contributed to the necessary bulk infrastructure and the repair and maintenance of existing infrastructure. It goes without saying that a portion of this sum needs to be injected into small and medium township and rural enterprises and cooperatives. In conjunction, there needs to be a clear policy, with action items and accountability to ensure successful implementation. Other initiatives include the National Infrastructure Plan, which involves 18 Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPS) that together monitor, integrate and coordinate over 300 infrastructure projects. This statistic illustrates the huge importance, size and role of the programme, indicating a strong need for coordination and cooperation between the public and private sector. The Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission (PICC) is in place for this reason – striving to ensure the plan comes to fruition. In the Construction Settlement Agreement, parties agreed on the best way to implement the transformation that is so crucial to the economy. In this regard, the Tirisano onstruction und is fixed on enterprise development programmes for small, blackowned firms; bursaries for engineers and artisans; improving maths and science at schools; welfare projects li e rural bridges, student accommodation, clinics, schools and sports fields; and building capacity in the engineering and infrastructure services. Whereas the National Development Plan

requires a more back to basics approach. With so many municipalities in various states of dysfunction, the determination to repair them encompasses a five-pillared approach people first; basic service delivery, with a safe environment for all; sound financial management; good governance; and strong institutions. Further to this, considering the state of rapid urbanisation, there needs to be an integrated urban development plan. One of the delegates stated that with coordination between private and public entities there would indeed be organised business. There are many success stories like that of the Private Public Partnership (PPP) process undertaken when the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REI4P) – South Africa’s flagship programme for adding more renewable energy to our energy mix – was implemented. This blueprint can easily be mimicked elsewhere. We need to remain cognisant that if business poses too much of a challenge in South Africa, due to lack of user-friendly infrastructure, investors and local businesses will have no choice but to move offshore and to neighbouring countries. By enabling ease of business in the country, we entice companies to return. One delegate proposed policy changes to speed up transformation • Use SANRAL as a test case for only dealing with black-empowered companies (>51% ownership) • Deal with businesses across the spectrum, from small to large • Public Procurement Bill allows for 80/20 and 90/10 split – promote awarding business to more black-owned companies • Treasury to give payment guarantees similar to performance guarantees, ensuring on-time payment by the state.

This guarantee has value and can be discounted • Construction Redevelopment Fund – make available to small and medium contractors for work already completed, reducing time of delayed payments • R400-million stimulus package – managed by a black asset management firm, which can use the fund to leverage other investments via PPPs.

SESSION 2: GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE SPEND AND PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

There is an existing Mega Projects Plan for bulk infrastructure spending in water and sanitation on items like dams, sewerage plants and managing water resources. While there is a focus on new projects, the maintenance of existing infrastructure is equally crucial. One aspect of this plan is to empower small to medium black companies, with a focus on women-owned and -run businesses. Another area of focus is to supply local and rural municipalities with bulk water and sewage treatment works as water and sanitation – after all, dignity is a right. Another angle is PPPs, which are operating 22 successful projects (though recently ignored). The best example of a PPP is the Gautrain project, having a process that can be transferred to other projects to leverage private capital and skills. Unfortunately, certain large existing projects have been delayed due to poorly defined scope and lac of contractor involvement in the early planning stages. Government institutions like the Independent Development Trust (IDT) function as implementing agencies, encouraging self-funding and self-reliance of projects, ensuring developmental transformation and empowerment –

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not forgetting the youth, women and B-BEEE. But playing this role can be challenging, as a large number of projects don’t get delivered on time or on budget. This is often due to a lack of government funds for proper implementation, stemming from poor planning and project management. These escalations in cost and time delays have a knock-on effect, disrupting the lives of those who stand to benefit from the project. The solutions: • New businesses small and large to deliver • Better planning • Renewed focus on PPPs • Ethical leadership • Improve existing poor procurement process • Prevent bribery and corruption – to be awarded a job there must be no strings attached.

SESSION 3: ENERGY, NEW BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES AND OTHER PUBLIC/ PRIVATE INITIATIVES

With the right attitude, small to medium businesses can flourish in this sector, if they put people first and have the passion and urgency to perform the required tasks. Certain sectors – for example, the energy sector – within the construction sector offer huge opportunities. The government also has an Integrated

With the right attitude, small to medium businesses can flourish in this sector, if they put people first and have the passion and urgency to perform the required tasks.

Resources Plan (IRP) for rolling out electrification infrastructure, reducing electricity demand and developing Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Of course, the focus is on renewable, green energy. REI4P resulted in 27 signed off-take agreements. Despite the delay, this is a strong move towards the renewable goals. In addition, our neighbouring countries have found gas and oil reserves that South Africa can certainly benefit from. As a result, the upstart of entities such as the Green Building Council of South Africa encourage property developers to build environmentally-friendly buildings. Although the construction industry will have to adapt to the new building requirements, this still offers plenty of opportunities. Institutions like South African Women in Construction (SAWIC) prove that there is a strong move to integrate women into all

sectors. Even so, in the construction sector there is a very low representation of women, especially black women. All parties and stakeholders need to make a concerted effort to remedy this situation. It must be noted though that there are already 19 women-owned construction companies contributing a great deal to the infrastructure development of the country.

SESSION 4: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY REGULATION

Again, there was a call for speeding up transformation. With regards the human settlement Vision 2030, black people can and must contribute to this vision and benefit from the capital spend budgeted. While the large listed companies take the lions’ share of most of this business, there needs to be a move to the smaller and medium blackowned enterprises, especially womenowned and -run businesses.

KEY OPPORTUNITIES • Our neighbouring SADC countries which are focusing on their natural resources provide a growth opportunity and should be encouraged by government • The new focus on renewable energy is good for the construction industry. It may require reskilling to satisfy the demand and prevent importing rare skills • The increased demand for green energy efficient buildings • The Fourth Industrial Revolution will change the way we do things and requires reskilling of people • Some of the existing metro’s and municipalities have underspent on their capital expenditure budget. With continued demand for increased services, this money will be spent

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KEY CHALLENGES • Smaller firms are often side-lined with the larger companies being chosen as they are considered able to deliver the project • Late payment by many government departments and municipalities. This delay in cash flow hinders businesses that don’t have access to large working capital facilities • Macro-economic issues and slow growth, which includes exogenous events • Tenders not awarded or delayed due to administrative delays • ac of bridge financing and working capital facilities • Corruption from both sides • Red tape and compliance requirements cause delays and are costly • Compliance with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) codes, especially if these change frequently

Delegates are of the opinion that several changes are required: broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE); health and safety; industrial action; capacity constraints on local authorities; misconception about SMMEs’ ability to deliver on projects, thereby losing them to large firms; lac of innovation; and lac of skills, especially within the black community. The honourable Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Hon Maite Nkoana-Mashabane shared some thoughtprovoking views during the session: “There must be a drive to build communities as that will build a nation; as the community begins to improve, so will it improve the lives of ordinary people. If we want to transform South Africa into a construction site, we will have to do it ourselves. There is an appeal to all in South Africa not to wait for the government or anyone else to have to give what is needed, but to work together and do it ourselves. There has to be collaboration, and the different parties should feel like partners pulling in the same direction to achieve a common goal. “There are many good plans and strategies and there is now a need for action on those strategies. There are 92 projects that are ready for implementation. There must be a push to use these projects as a way to kick-start the economy and reduce unemployment. “The property sector requires massive transformation and this will be driven by Public Works. The South African Property Sector is worth about R5.8-trillion, and can be a massive employer, especially in the housing sector – there is a demand for 100 000 houses annually. It is estimated that the total demand for housing presently is 2.6 million, however, the challenges are similar to other sectors. Strict compliance that requires red tape is time consuming and results in an increase in costs. This

needs to be improved. “Some initiatives to improve the housing shortage are: • Establishment of a Human Settlement bank • Initiates to support smaller SMMEs (entrepreneurs) • Establishment of pre-approved contractors • Strategic land and building sites identified • Establish more PPPs • Use alternative building techniques • Reduce barriers to entry for procurement and transaction costs • ew funding or finance mechanisms. Salient comments from other delegates included that government are good at making laws and regulations but poor at implementation and enforcement; and that the new procurement policies should make specific reference to include blac women. Also mentioned was the underspend by the metros and municipalities, implying missed opportunities not only to improve the inadequate infrastructure but to allow smaller B-BBEE entities to participate in the economy.

IN CONCLUSION

Government appealed to all to work together, not relying on government for everything, and to encourage partnerships with those who have previously been successful. The appeal from business was for transformation to allow for a broad base and women in the mix. There needs to be a concerted effort to improve the relationship and trust factor between government and business. A breakdown in this relationship has had detrimental effects on the whole economy, often seen as one of the reasons for slow growth.

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The Fortitude of a Woman This year, not only do we celebrate a milestone in Madiba’s history, we also celebrate the centenary of Albertina Sisulu – affectionately, Ma Sisulu – another stalwart of the Liberation struggle n paying tribute to this remar able heroine li ia ain re ects on a Sisulu s ourney and the legacy of Ubuntu she continues to echo. And the renaming of a rare orchid in her honour.

he global community is alive with positivity and possibility. The year 2018 has been infused with the galvanising energy of two formidable legends: Madiba and Ma Sisulu. They worked ceaselessly to foster the values of Ubuntu in all South Africans and, indeed, people the world over. They stood up for the rights of the underprivileged and the oppressed. They fought for Freedom. We remember Ma Sisulu specifically for her fierce advocacy of women’s rights. But with revolution comes resistance; with change comes sacrifice. Ma Sisulu was no stranger to persecution at the hands of the apartheid regime – she suffered brutish treatment, and was gaoled many times. In spite of this, she remained committed to opposing those who stood in the way of emancipation and equality. It incited her to fight more earnestly. Honouring Ma Sisulu’s bravery and

ll these years the omen had been fighting side by side ith men ... and dare say ithout omen in every struggle there is no progress. sacrifices with the slogan #AWomanOfFortitude and rallying for change reinvigorates her message of compassion and humanity, imbuing us as a community with a sense of a new beginning. But the real opportunity here lies in asking ourselves: Am I truly living the values of Ubuntu? Then, answering honestly and making the necessary changes.

CHAMPION OF THE OPPRESSED

Albertina Sisulu was an activist with a vision of a world where people could live together

peacefully, having equal rights and opportunities. She was a caring nurse and devoted her life to courageously championing the rights of the oppressed. Ma Sisulu understood that how you behave is a more powerful teacher than what you say. And she personified that truth. She withstood her ordeal with the old regime, remaining steadfast to her principles with grace and humility throughout. Sisulu agitated for women, protecting them from adversity. In 1955, she joined the A Women’s eague and participated in the

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launch of the Freedom Charter. She led the Women’s March to the Union Buildings in 1956, where about 20 000 women gathered to protest the pass laws. “All these years the women had been fighting side by side with men ... and I dare say without women in every struggle there is no progress.” The women’s liberation movement was also involved in supporting broader societal concerns. When the government attempted to force the inferior Bantu education system on the youth, she rejected it outright, believing they were due equal opportunity. Endeavouring to provide an alternative for these young learners, she offered her home in Soweto as a classroom. But the school was summarily shut down by the authorities. Ma Sisulu rallied women against the conscription of their children to war against their own people. “It can have many armies, but the time is up, the patience of the people has been exhausted now. We have mothers here, black and white, mothers who know what it is to bring a child into this world, mothers who know what hardships they have endured. Are we as mothers going to allow a government to plunge our country into a bloodbath?” She may only be recognised in the shadow of her husband, Walter Sisulu, by some, but Albertina was a cornerstone of the liberation movement in her own right. While Walter was imprisoned, she “kept the embers of resistance alive”, and raised their family almost singlehandedly. During the almost 59 years they were married, they spent only nine

of those years together as a family. Much of the time, the Sisulu home was open-house to political activists, and became the round table for the discussions and decisions of the ANC. In fact, on the day Mandela arrived in Johannesburg as a fledgling, he was invited into their home, and it was by the Sisulu’s that he was groomed to become a freedom fighter. In 1994, Albertina Sisulu stood with her comrades in Parliament to vote Nelson Mandela into power the first blac president in South Africa, the Father of Democracy – heralding in a new era. One where pass laws were uplifted and quality education became a right for all children; where black and white were no longer seen as enemies, but rather fellow comrades-in-arms.

A RARE ORCHID

The centenary celebrations have illuminated the significance of South Africa’s natural heritage. In honour of Ma Sisulu’s passion for the botanical, the Proteadal Conservation Association and Wild Orchids Southern Africa (WOSA) renamed a rare and gravely endangered orchid after her – now the Albertina Sisulu Orchid. The orchid was unveiled on 10 July 2018 by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens in Roodepoort. The organisations commented on how this was “a match that was meant to be”; the way the struggle of this species to survive reflects the journey of Ma Sisulu’s life.

5 FACTS ABOUT THE ALBERTINA SISULU ORCHID • First discovered in 1918 – the year Ma Sisulu was born • Since 1918, it has only been recorded as seen 16 times • Urban development has meant only one colony of 120 plants • Fragile roots prevent relocation to a protected area • Planned housing complex has capacity to make it extinct

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Hon Baleka Mbete In an exclusive interview, Progressive Leader asked Speaker of Parliament Hon Baleka Mbete to share her thoughts on the keys to South Africa’s future success, and got to know the real person behind the voice of reason in the House.

isiting Parliament is tantamount to arriving in a new country. You are issued with a ‘visa’ in the form of a lanyard complete with mugshot, and a ‘tour guide’ (trust me, you need one to navigate the expanse of the place). Our arranged meeting place was at the bronze bust of former President Nelson Mandela, which stands on a granite plinth in front of the steps to the National Assembly, Madiba smiling towards the gates of Parliament. After a short time in a comfortable reception room abuzz from an emergency that needed to be dealt with urgently (and which put my interview nerves in perspective), I was invited into Hon Mbete’s office the cornerstone of the ational

Assembly. The large, yet unassuming room looks out onto a beautifully kept garden extending to where your eyeline meets Table Mountain in the distance, with Lion’s Head in support on the right. Combined with the earthy colors, textures and ornaments tastefully decorating the room, you feel you could be in remote Africa somewhere, not in the middle of a busy metropolis. Hon Mbete is in person as calm and poised as she appears in the Assembly meetings, almost regal in the golden yellow dress and pearl necklace she wears. Unphased by the critical situation she has just dealt with, Hon Mbete answers my question about the driving force behind the strong ambition and determination that

has seen her serve in a vast number of capacities and sectors over the past four decades, seamlessly. “I’m interested in the word ambition. I know it’s something positive, something strong. But it can also be something negative. So it’s not an energy I necessarily factor in consciously. I guess everyone is born the way they are, and you evolve, grow up and become what you become. And everything you experienced as you were growing up and the values that were inculcated in you, all become part and parcel of something that you can’t quite explain or describe consciously, but that becomes what drives you.” Hon Mbete goes on to say that from a young age, as the eldest girl child in her

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“The issue of land is key. Because as you address the land hunger, you identify a need, a challenge which is also historical and political in nature.”

family, her parents expected her to take responsibility for looking after the family and to respect other people. She was taught to care, to work hard and to keep her environment pristine, as much as possible. What also made her who she is today are the situations she didn’t like. “The issue is what you do about those situations, what your role is in addressing them. When I joined the ANC, it was a response to what I observed as a young person. In the late sixties, early seventies I was caught up in the time of black consciousness. So, when I left South Africa to go into exile, it was as an outcome of the consciousness I developed in that setting, in the township, together with other young people of my generation,” Hon Mbete tells me. But for now she’s here, and doesn’t intend on going anywhere. She says she’s nearing 70 – though she looks at least ten years younger – and I ask her how she has managed to juggle the various roles she has had in her life: activist, mother, wife, politician. Her answer is poetic: “There’s a saying in our language that translates as, ‘No elephant has a problem with its trunk’. It means ‘it’s part of you’. And therefore you carry it. You can’t set it aside as an inconvenience; you adapt to what you have.

In fact, the challenge becomes part of the energy that pushes you forward.” I follow Hon Mbete’s gaze up to a proud collection of family photos on a shelf as she shares with me about her experience of motherhood, “Children can make you or break you. They can give you a sleepless night, and the next day give you such joy. This morning, when I woke up, I reached over to a little cushion I have with a photograph of one of my grandchildren on it, and I just hugged it. So that’s one of the pleasures of life.” We then move on to talk of a less personal nature, where Hon Mbete lets me in on what she believes are the keys to future social and economic growth for South Africa. “I think we could take a more focused approach on our economy, so that those key drivers can decide on, embrace and utilise those issues we as a society have identified as needs or challenges – that scream out for attention,” says Hon Mbete. “For instance, this morning I dealt with the rural development people: the issue of land is key. Because as you address the land hunger, you identify a need, a challenge which is also historical and political in nature. It’s part and parcel of what has created the South Africa we have today.”

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Hon Mbete believes that it is crucial to focus on the agricultural sector to get to the rural areas, which is where the majority of South Africa’s population are living in seriously poverty-stricken communities. “It’s clear to me from the information that government has in its possession that there’s a lot of land that can be identified for agricultural purposes. And there are many young people – some already educated – who have nothing to do. But there are no programmes or facilities. overnment can find ways of pac aging these issues. “A second area for me is focusing on young people. In our urban areas there are lots of unemployed youths, who end up getting into mischief. Herein lies a need, a challenge, but it’s also an opportunity to solve a problem by way of using that human resource tool. Train them to better themselves in gainful ways; channel their energy into areas where the economy is needing a boost. Embrace the upsurge of technology; it’s the future. “Third is the issue of women as a sector in society. More than half of our society is made up of women. I believe that, educated or not, women are fantastic managers – watch them in their homes, they simply manage situations. It doesn’t matter how poor they are, women find a way of bringing something to put on the table. I think it’s a skill that is underestimated in our sexist, patriotic society. We don’t maximise this opportunity in job situations by promoting women to the highest position possible, by highlighting that managerial ability. If we address this issue in terms of promoting women, training them, giving them the opportunity to prove themselves, I believe we will be making much better use of the human resource pool we have available, improving our economy exponentially.” Instead of ‘throwing the baby out with the bath water’, Hon Mbete suggests we take the lessons we have learnt from what we have already tried and apply them to

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what we have now. She says sometimes we don’t give things long enough to work, and in our rush to dismantle them we end up wasting all the hard work and resources that have been funnelled into them already. And often based on our personal and political views and not on a positive approach that opens up a discussion about what we could improve for the benefit of the economy and the lives of our people as we move into the future. About how government is combating fraud and corruption and restoring its core values and integrity, Hon Mbete believes strongly in allowing the structures of governance in our country, the pillars of the Constitution, to take their course in dealing with these difficulties that largely stem from past injustices, and which we are all trying to figure out and address. “We have to be patient, watch the process unfold,” she says. “Then be proud of and celebrate the positive outcomes when they come. We have to allow our institutions to work. We want the future not to be tackled through our impatience, through destruction and bloodshed, but to be given over to the institutions we have created to bring about fair and peaceful resolution to these issues, not based on raw emotion.” On the topic of the BRICS Parliamentary Forum, which has been given the go ahead, Hon Mbete says it was originally agreed

“We want the future not to be tackled through our impatience, through destruction and bloodshed, but to be given over to the institutions we have created to bring about fair and peaceful resolution to these issues, not based on raw emotion.” upon, in 2014 in Moscow, that it would be desirable to extend the BRICS cooperation to include this forum. The aim is to create a space in which to facilitate deeper people to people relations. She is hoping to host the meeting within the next year before the elections to formalise the Forum. Hon Mbete also sees it as an opportunity for exchange of culture, “to build strong ties that go beyond the kinds of things that always ma e people fight in the public domain, to have fun”. Madiba was a formidable leader who won the hearts of the global community, not only through his fight for democracy and the end of oppression, but for his lightheartedness. Hon Mbete speaks about him, telling me that Mtata Nelson Mandela and her father knew each other from school at Fort Hare and later met again when Madiba got to Johannesburg and

joined the political sphere. She shares how touched she was when Madiba went to her rural home to pay his last respects at her father’s grave because he was overseas when her father passed away. “It makes me smile when I remember the things they would say when they would bump into each other,” she reminisces. “I had a good relationship with Madiba: a lighthearted one. And, of course, he is the reason I got into this office, as eputy Speaker, and now Speaker. I thank him for that because I have been able to experience the main exposure of the ANC leading the democratic process from the perspective of this important arm of state.” Hon Mbete explains to me that Parliament isn’t like a ministry or a department. It’s a huge operation that also includes provincial legislatures. “In terms of how we are evolving our democracy, it is

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“One of the biggest challenges we have as a society is the bias that we are born into – men and women alike – which says women must be valued differently from their brothers.” the Speaker’s Forum that is ensuring that South Africa understands that we are a seperate sector. We perform a totally different role from the executive. And our structure is different, and so too our needs even in terms of the budget from the fiscus. “For many years we’ve operated from a place of ignorance of the nature, the character of the legislative sector, and therefore the fiscus must ma e sure that as we create a developmental state, we create it with very conscious understanding of the empowerment of these structures and institutions within the sector.”

I ask Hon Mbete to speak on her views about education, specifically on what she believes is central to addressing gender imbalances and accelerating the entry of women and girls into careers traditionally reserved for men. She responds,”One of the biggest challenges we have as a society is the bias that we are born into – men and women alike – which says women must be valued differently from their brothers. As less than. This has been ingrained in families and communities over centuries, millennia. So, we need to start at family level. “There needs to be a conscious effort to inculcate a culture of ‘as much as possible’ for young girls. We have to set a new standard for ourselves, one of equality in every aspect of our lives as a community, and as a society. That value, that understanding must be programmed into the education system. I think that teachers must be taught that you can’t treat a girl child less than a boy child – this is something that’s programmed at an early age, when children are in primary school. “The second type of culture that I think must be instilled in our children is one of peaceful resolution of difference of disputes. Children repeat what they see all the time. The problem is not with the fact

that we differ. The problem is the culture of what we believe needs to happen when we don’t agree. We all have different approaches to different things in our environments. But that doesn’t need to be a question of life and death. We must unlearn all these attitudes that come from generations of a warring approach.” A little-known fact about our Speaker is that she has a passion for poetry. She contributed a number of her own poems to the anthology of poems that was put together by COSAW (the Congress of South African Writers) called Essential Things. “Way back, when we were still outside South Africa in exile, I put together a collection of poetry, which I later dismantled because at some point someone didn’t think the title was a good idea. Then I put together another one. I tend to take a line out of a poem to use as a title – I called the second collection Silver Stripes (dried tears), taken from a poem about Oliver Tambo.” She says perhaps one day when she has the time she will put together all of her poems in one single collection. Hon Mbete’s favourite poem from her collection is entitled Lindelwa. Lindelwa is a childhood friend of hers, living in Canada

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now, whose husband was one of the victims of bombing. She tells the story: “About 40 years ago, I travelled with my little baby Duma to the border of Mozambique and Swaziland, where Ndu, Lindelwa’s husband was operating from. I sat with him and shared a meal. A brilliant mind. He would have been a great leader. But the following day, I received news that the house had been bombed and Ndu was… Anyway, when I got back to Tanzania I wrote a poem to my friend, Lindelwa.” She says she also loves that poem because it was about childhood memories of her and Lindelwa growing up in Alice. “Peaceful times when we didn’t know about all these complicated things that we would eventually find ourselves involved in. And we were eating ‘mushu’ (samp).” Hon Mbete finishes our conversation by saying that one of her key pieces of advice is to remain calm. “In order for you to take the situation in properly and to give an appropriate response, you need to stay calm, for a start.” I ask an assistant to take a photo of Hon Baleka Mbete and myself. Of course, I’m enthusiastic, and kindly, Hon Mbete agrees to it. As I stand up, I knock over my half empty glass of water on her pristine carpet. She looks down ever so briefly, and then waves it away with her hand, saying, ”It’s just water” in the calm manner I’ve come to know her for during the interview. And we stand side by side, smiling into the camera.

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A good leader is born with leadership attributes – people are drawn to leaders who listen. Stay down to earth and maintain the values of Ubuntu. Stay calm in order to think clearly. Believe in a set of fundamental values and principles which underpin a vision you are committed to. Also be open to listening to the views of others, thinking about those views, and consider being persuaded, partially or completely. Be responsible – understand how much people believe in and depend on you, and be sensitive to the perspectives and needs of all people. Surround yourself with balanced advisors who are excellent in their specific fields. Be ahead at all times – keep yourself as informed as possible without being preoccupied and diverted by the pettiness and trivia, which is not focused on the common good. Inspire confidence in the people you are leading – keep in touch with them through regular appropriate means of communication. Stay humble and caring, especially towards the most vulnerable in our communities.

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ndia has seen exponential growth since 2014, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi spearheading this trend. Under the current administration, there is higher tax compliance, greater financial and digital inclusion, and an increase in levels of employment and growth of infrastructure development. There have been many positive practical implications: Millions of people across the country are now connected through the construction of roads and highways. The successful launch of 104 satellites by a single launch vehicle has skyrocketed India’s growth trajectory in the field of space science and technology. Every village has been electrified, providing the much-needed impetus for rural development. The wellbeing of farmers has been ensured through the blue revolution (the rise of aquaculture to preserve our oceans) and the boost in milk production. Women entrepreneurship and financial inclusion has been given the spotlight, which has led to social progress by challenging the stereotypes and virtues traditionally foisted on women. This focus inspired the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ programme – a government social scheme that addresses gender inequality and discrimination against female children in Indian society. The programme has been the driving force behind the rise in literacy rates among girls in India and towards women-led development. Another ongoing nationwide campaign, the ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ or ‘Clean India Mission’, has instilled a culture of maintaining clean sanitation and hygiene on the streets and within the infrastructure of India.

ECONOMIC GROWTH TRENDS

India is one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world, with an impressive growth of 7.7% and holding record high foreign exchange reserves of

India is one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world, with an impressive growth of 7.7% and holding record high foreign exchange reserves of US$393-million. US$393-million. The service sector has also continued to improve under the current administration. With an emphasis on creating worldclass infrastructure, the present government has undertaken various visionary projects such as the Sagarmala Project, to accelerate port-led development; the Bharatmala Project, to link India from west to east; the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link Project, to build the country’s largest sea bridge; and the Setu Bharatam Project, to make national highways free of railway level crossings. Priority has also been given to the development of regional air connectivity and Smart Cities. India’s strong macroeconomic sentiments have made it an excellent investment destination – the country is currently ranked 77 on the World Bank Ease of Doing Business (EODB) index. It has one of the most open economies in terms of FDI, with more than 90% of the approvals in India now being given on Automatic Route. As a result, an unprecedented total FDI of US$208.99-billion has been received since April 2014. India has sought to create a conducive international regulatory environment and framework for the furtherance of its economic interests by

helping secure bilateral and multilateral agreements. In keeping with India’s growing economic strengths and potential, the present government is utilising economic diplomacy as a tool in providing a strategic direction to its policies and actions, aimed at the holistic and inclusive development of India as encapsulated by the credo, ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’, meaning ‘Collective Efforts, Collective Growth’. Programmes such as Make in India are positioning the country as a global hub in the field of manufacturing and research. Furthermore, India has embraced the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) through innovation in areas of technology such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), 3D printing, and robotics.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY GROWTH TRENDS

Apart from economic outreach, India also made its mark in space science outreach when, in September 2014, the Indian Space Research Organisation successfully guided a spacecraft into orbit around Mars, becoming only the fourth space programme in the world to do so. Currently, preparations are in place for launching India’s first manned space mission by 2022. On the innovation front, India is continuously pushing the limits, working in a spirit of ‘Indian Solutions – Global Applications’. India’s model of financial inclusion, especially the JAM (Jan Dhan Yojana, Aadhar, Mobile) trinity and digital transaction model, is now appreciated all over the world. The country is making tremendous progress in the field of digital infrastructure: Broadband connectivity is reaching villages, and over 100 crore mobile phones are active. Not only has there been a transformation in the perception of India within the country itself, but also abroad. With the

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indigenously-developed Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), operationally called NAVIC, India has joined the ranks of the select few countries having its own navigation system.

GLOBAL GROWTH TRENDS

India’s participation in international institutions and regional forums for regional stability has witnessed significant improvement. The modernisation of the Indian military, air force and navy has secured India’s position as a dominant power in world politics. Furthermore, India has emerged as a leading country against climate change – playing a vital role in the recent climate change conference in Paris and fronting the International Solar Alliance. The country has

become a veritable global growth engine: In their current foreign policy the Modi government has included a commitment to securing better relationships with neighbouring countries, which has had the knock-on effect of improving bilateral ties with them. On a lighter note, the diplomatic efforts of India have fostered the festive worldwide celebration of International Yoga Day. The country’s foreign policy outreach is not solely about securing economic and technological advancements for its people, it is also about coming together on a global platform to collectively find solutions to problems that plague our world. The Government is endeavouring to instil a sense of caring, compassion and personal touch in India’s foreign policy by reaching

out to stakeholders both in India and abroad. A perfect example is the evacuation of Indian citizens from crisis spots, where India’s aid was not offered to Indian nationals alone, but to people of all nationalities. It is in this spirit that on the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth, on 2 October 2018, the India for Humanity Initiative was launched, ma ing the fitment of the famous artificial limb, ’ aipur oot’, freely available to those in need. The bigger picture for this initiative is to provide for the physical, economic and social rehabilitation of the differently-abled around the world by helping them regain their mobility and dignity, giving them the desire to become self-respecting and productive members of society.

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The Company has 4 Automatic Machines and can print 10000 T-shirts per day

Seema Printing & Projects was established by Mr Tokomi Seema in 2003 following his strong personal aspiration to be independent and make a direct economic contribution to the welfare of the country. Since the political emancipation in the country in 1994, Mr Seema felt a very strong desire to right the personal hardships he was subjected to by the previous systems of the country. Further to its continuous aspiration of development and self-sufďŹ ciency, we at Seema Printing & Projects have developed a long-term objective that serves as a source of guidance at the same time, to grow the company nationally.

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BRICS Bloc Backs Strategic Trade Partnerships The PBF hosted the 10th BRICS Summit, themed ‘BRICS in Africa: Collaboration for Inclusive Growth and Shared Prosperity in the Fourth Industrial Revolution’, at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 25-27 July 2018. 38

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he 10th BRICS Summit kicked off with a spirited welcome address from President Cyril Ramaphosa at the opening of the event on 25 July. uring the first session of the day, Minister of Trade and Industry Rob Davies cited the trade war the world has descended into and the consequences of this for South Africa. “We are living at a time of enormous turbulence in the global trading system and indeed a moment of crisis for the global multilateral trading system.” But all was not doom and gloom. Minister avies went on to say, I thin what is clear to all of us is that this is a moment when we need to strengthen and deepen the partnership between our countries.

“The agenda offers opportunities for cooperation on industrial development and to boost productive capacity through diversification and beneficiation of resources. He also noted that the five-year prediction from the International Monetary und was a rosy one the five-member union would surpass the impact on global economic growth that the G7 group of developed states previously achieved.

RUSSIA AND SOUTH AFRICA DISCUSS INVESTMENT A live broadcast on B Africa, on the morning of 2 uly, brought to life the panel discussion between Russia and South Africa with regards investment opportunities. The discussion was

attended by 20-odd top-end PBF participants. ANC Treasurer General Paul Mashatile represented the PB , speaking on increasing trade between South Africa and ussia, especially in the energy sector. Also on the panel were a number of highlevel business leaders from both countries: Stavros icolaou, Senior xecutive at Aspen Pharmacare and a BRICS Business ouncil member; rill ipa, of the ussian company Transmashholding, expanded on the empowerment deal brokered to manufacture locomotives in South Africa, and how it will boost entrepreneurship opportunities; Marc Partridge, ice President of a promban , also from Russia.

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SOUTH AFRICA - CHINA BUSINESS FORUM

The PBF and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) banded together to host the South Africa China Business Forum on the afternoon of 26 July. A warm welcome was relayed on behalf of the PBF by Daryl Swanepoel, the Convenor. He then highlighted the need for inclusive growth and shared prosperity, pointing to development of two-way trade as a win-win solution. He said that business needs to focus their efforts on trade and investment aimed at balancing trade between the two countries. For example: As South Africa shifts its focus to ensuring an increase in local beneficiation of raw materials, it is met by China’s launch of their going out policy – where their aim is to invest in the high-yielding methods and commodities of its trade partners.

The Convenor introduced the speakers from South Africa including the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Hon Elizabeth Thabethe MP; the Vice President of Business Unity South Africa, Mr Martin Kingston; and George Makosa, who represented BRICS Global Capital Holding. China’s speakers included the Deputy General Secretary of the China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC), Ms Zhang Yi; and a number of top-notch Chinese business executives. Mr Kingston took the floor to speak of South Africa’s participation in BRICS as a motivator for economic growth. A year after South Africa joined BRICS, SA adopted the NDP as its “economic blueprint plan to claw itself out of a growth slump”. But Kingston believes the NDP was a premature forecast for South Africa’s future. It predicted that the country’s alliance with BRICS would be a bridge to restoring its reputation within the

global community. Unfortunately, as Kingston so eloquently expressed, “A lack of political will and inconsistent policy direction have thus far rendered the NDP to a concept piece, instead of a living, breathing policy document.” He followed this inauspicious sentiment with the promise of President Ramaphosa’s ‘New Dawn’, which has been a catalyst for renewed confidence in South Africa’s commitment to sound economic policies and its capacity to locate itself on the global growth map once again. Kingston concluded with a quote from President Xi Jinping’s address the previous day: “We are facing a choice between cooperation and confrontation, between opening-up and a closed-door policy, and between mutual benefit and a beggar-thyneighbour’ approach.” In her address, Deputy Minister Thabethe honoured this year’s 20th

FAST FACTS: CHINA AS TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNER • China is South Africa’s top ranking export destination and import supplier. • Total investment between South Africa and China during 2017 amounted to c.US$4.4-billion, with South Africa’s investment surplus at US$2.9-billion. • rom 20 3-20 , South Africa’s I flows into hina amounted to c.US$ 0 -million across five investment projects. • From 2012-2017, China invested in 34 projects in South Africa, valued at c.US$3.6-billion. • China was the largest investor in South Africa from BRICS, with 15 projects in manufacturing. • Chinese participation in South African M&A activity has escalated in recent years: - Jinchuan Group acquisition of Metorex Limited. - Sinopec’s proposed acquisition of 75% interest in Chevron South Africa and 100% interest in Chevron Botswana. • On 24 July, South African government signed agreements with China relating to new investments totaling US$14.7-billion: - State-owned China Development Bank to lend US$2.5 billion to Eskom to complete Kusile coal-powered power station project - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (‘ICBC’) to lend US$300-million to Transnet.

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FAST FACTS: BRICS’ GLOBAL CONTRIBUTION

“We are facing a choice between cooperation and confrontation, between opening-up and a closed-door policy.” - President Jinping anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and South Africa, saying that we should seize all opportunities to leverage economic cooperation and build the friendship between the two nations. Deputy Minister Thabethe also urged the delegation to keep sustainability at the core of their agenda – from securing increased exports and decent jobs, to tackling climate change and safeguarding the environment.

‘CHINA NIGHT’ NETWORKING DINNER

Attended by over 500 businesspeople and a number of ministers and deputy ministers from South Africa and China, the prestigious ‘China Night’ networking dinner was a cultural and culinary

extravaganza. The main keynote speakers were Chairperson of CCPIT Mr Jiang Zengwei and Treasurer General of the ANC Paul Mashatile. However, the ever-growing relationship between China and South Africa was not the sole focus of the celebrations. They unfolded against the backdrop of the centenaries of two global icons – the late President Nelson Mandela and Mama Albertina Sisulu – stalwarts of the struggle for freedom and democracy. Talks on these most important topics set the tone for what was an inspiring night of networking and socialising over drinks and dinner.

• Combined GDP of US$18.5-trillion, comprising c.23% of global GDP (2017) - China contributed c.US$11-trillion - South Africa contributed US$249billion. • From 2016-2018, contribution to global import and export value amounted to US$2.3-trillion and US$2.9-trillion, respectively - Accounting for c.15% of global imports and c.18% of global exports in 2017, recording an aggregate trade surplus • Contributes c.12% of global FDI investment - Intra-BRICS investment is c.6% of BRICS investment abroad - In 2016, intra-BRICS investments amounted to c.US$40-billion - South Africa received c.US$2.5billion from BRICS investors, while investing to the value of c. US$1.6-million - In 2017, investment between South Africa and BRICS amounted to c. US$2.6-million (up US$1-million)

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China and Africa find common ground A large PBF delegation attended the 2018 Summit of the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation and the 2018 Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei international Investment and Trade Fair.

50-strong Progressive Business Forum (PBF) delegation travelled to China’s historical capital, Beijing, to attend the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), held from 3-4 September 2018. The focal points were the opening session of FOCAC and the 6th Conference of Chinese and African Entrepreneurs, the business spin-off of FOCAC. Next on the agenda for the delegation was the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei

International Investment and Trade Fair in Langfang from 5-7 September 2018.

6TH CONFERENCE OF CHINESE AND AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURS

Chinese President Xi Jinping and several African presidents, including South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa, spoke at the opening of the summit. President Xi begun proceedings by saying that China and Africa were working towards common development and shared interests.

According to Xi, when China invested in Africa, there were no strings attached and they did not interfere in a country’s domestic affairs. He [President Xi] said that investments were not vanity projects, but were intended to make a difference. President Xi went on to say that greater openness and transparency in trade and investment needed to be promoted and he encouraged the notion of third party cooperation in African investment. President Xi committed China to further

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PBF Convenor, Daryl Swanepoel and Gerhard Papenfus, CEO of NEASA

open up and to continue creating better conditions for trade and investment. He shared his hopes for China-Africa cooperation, which included investors and entrepreneurs taking a long-term perspective, that they seize the historical opportunity for innovation, and that they take up their due social responsibilities, including the upliftment of local communities, increase of staff training and applying greater efforts in protecting the environment. The entrepreneurs of China and Africa should also serve as a platform for China-Africa friendship, he said. President Ramaphosa, who co-chaired FOCAC, in turn committed African leaders to deepen their resolve to work with China as a developmental partner. He said all countries should strive to uphold international trading arrangements and that they must maintain a people-centred approach through fostering decent jobs and human dignity. On behalf of the African leaders, he applauded the ten cooperation measures announced by President Xi, which measures

included building 6 500km of railways, 6 000km of roads, 70 power plants, 20 airports, 20 ports and 200 schools. Day 2 of the conference kicked off with three panel discussions: on trade, industrialisation and infrastructure, which was moderated by PBF Convenor Daryl Swanepoel. Other South African contributors included Kenny Fihla of Standard Bank and Sandile Zunga of Zunga Investment Holdings. A high-level CEOs’ Dialogue was also an attraction, with Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala and the PBF Convenor as participants. In the afternoon the much-anticipated B2B matchmaking and networking session was enjoyed.

2018 BEIJING-TIANJIN-HEBEI INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT AND TRADE FAIR

Following the FOCAC Summit the PBF delegation travelled to Langfang City, the nexus linking Beijing and Tianjin, where they attended fascinating sessions on ‘Belt &

Road’ international production capacity cooperation promotion, intelligent manufacturing promotion, the biomedicine industry, commercial law, investment environment promotion, and trade and logistics. A multitude of participants were present: state ministries and commissions, institutions and state-owned enterprises, including Lu Pengqi, Vice Chairperson of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and Investment (CCPIT). The Hebei government delegation was led by Xia Yanjun, Vice Governor of Hebei province and Su Yinzeng, Vice Chairperson of Hebei Provincial CPPCC. After much debate, the Langfang Consensus on Cooperation among international chambers of commerce and associations in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region was settled. Once the discussions had wrapped up, there was the opportunity to unwind and socialise during business matchmaking and networking gatherings.

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Trading in African Talent The PBF Convenor, Daryl Swanepoel, attended the 2018 ChinaAfrica Production Capacity Cooperation Forum in Wuhan on 19 October 2018. And championed the drive towards local manufacturing in Africa.

midst the sprawling metropolis of central China’s Hubei Province, in Wuhan, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) hosted the 2018 China-Africa Production Capacity Cooperation (CAPCC) Forum once again. This year, the Convenor of the Progressive Business Forum (PBF), Mr Daryl Swanepoel, attended the event, which began with an opening ceremony, led by the Deputy Governor of Hubei Province, followed by a keynote session, addressed by a variety of top-level political, business and academic leaders from China and Africa. In addition, two panel discussions were

arranged: one on ‘New Opportunities of the China-Africa Production Capacity Cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative’, and the other on ‘Agricultural Cooperation – New Highlights of the ChinaAfrica Production Capacity Cooperation’. In his speech as a panellist in the first discussion, Mr Swanepoel stressed the fact that the in-Africa manufacturing imperative cannot be ignored. “What the world has to understand about Africa are two simple truths: the future is about sustainable development in Africa, it is about developing domestic manufacturing and intra-Africa trading of products manufactured on the African continent. It is

also about Africa forming trade relationships with countries that accept as their departure point, the creation of mutually beneficial, win-win economic partnerships.” The Convenor cited a recent Deloitte report that highlights the crucial need for Africa to innovate their infrastructure to accommodate global business needs for access and achieve long-term growth goals. The second theme he broached was the emergence of the new Africa Continental Free Trade Area, involving an agreement signed by 49-55 countries. “It is home to 1.2 billion people, including a growing middle class. It has a combined GDP of US$3.4trillion. It brings into being a single continental market, a single market for goods and services, free movement of business persons and investments, and it paves the way for the establishment of the customs union for the continent.” Mr Swanepoel then spoke about the drive towards local manufacturing. He said that African trade with China and the other Belt & Road countries is in a position where the majority of trades sees raw materials leaving the continent, and manufactured goods entering Africa. He firmly believes this has to change.

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He made mention of the ‘Economic Stimulus and Recovery Plan’, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 21 September 20 8, which includes a massive financial injection by the Industrial Development Corporation of R20-billion in approvals over the next 12 months. He quoted President Cyril Ramaphosa: “The funding will target the productive sectors of the economy, including manufacturing, mining [and] industrial infrastructure.” Mr Swanepoel quoted Ramaphosa again, referring to the ‘Jobs Summit’ held in Johannesburg on 4-5 October 2018: “If we do not buy goods that have been made by South African hands, there will be no factories.” The South African government is switching into high gear, following “a dual strategy of pushing for local procurement, whilst embarking on an aggressive export drive that prioritises manufacturing”. All this requires new thinking, says Mr Swanepoel, starting with asking ourselves how we can fast-trac the shift for a mutually beneficial outcome. One model he believes can work is “the concluding of public private partnerships in which the vast procurement spends of African countries can be geared towards securing take-off agreements from

manufacturers that agree to set up plants on the African continent”. “Such import-substitution policies will create jobs in Africa, positively influence the balance of trade, and add to the tax revenue base of governments; whilst at the same time allowing for investor-expansion, with dividend flow back to their countries of origin. Win, win.” In conclusion, Mr Swanepoel quoted two pertinent observations taken from the EY’s Attractiveness Survey 2015 Making Choices Report, reiterated in their 2016 and 2017 reports: “Investors looking in from afar see Africa as the world’s second-worst investment destination. Only 30% of them reckon it has become more appealing over the past year[s], though half believe its attractiveness will improve in the coming...years.” However, “Investors who already have operations in Africa believe it is the most attractive investment destination in the world, has become more attractive in the last year[s], and that its appeal will strengthen further in the years [to come].” During his stay in Wuhan, Mr Swanepoel also visited the Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company, which

“Investors who already have operations in Africa believe it is the most attractive investment destination in the world.” has opened up a factory in Durban, South Africa. The factory produces the optical fibre which is being laid across South Africa to link businesses and households to high-speed internet. Another outing was to the International Commodities Emporium (ICE) located in the China (Hubei) Pilot Free Trade Zone Wuhan Area – a channel has been established to promote the export of South African products into China via the ICE. It was certainly a busy journey, as Mr Swanepoel squeezed in various media events, including a moment in the spotlight at a panel discussion on China-Africa Investment Cooperation, hosted by CCTV.

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South Africa on Display at Global Trade Fair Fifteen South Africans formed a delegation to attend and exhibit at the Guangdong 21st Century Maritime Silk Road International Expo from 25-28 October.

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outh Africa was one of the 57 countries and regions exhibiting at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s innovative Maritime Silk Road International xpo (MS xpo), first held in 20 . ver the past four years, the exhibition has grown in leaps and bounds and is now recognised by all domestic and international sectors. According to the organisers the expo saw 32 exhibitors, including 22 overseas enterprises, ta e part. Chen Liangxian, Vice Governor of Guangdong Province, opened the event, remar ing that this year mar s the fifth anniversary of the China-proposed Belt and oad Initiative (B I). eputy Minister of Tourism Elizabeth Thabethe accompanied the delegation, doing the

honour of featuring in the opening ceremony at the Guangdong Modern International Exhibition Centre in Dongguan, the world-renowned manufacturing city in south hina. During the four-day event, the visitors to the exhibition totalled a staggering 2 000 plus, of which 3 000 were professional buyers. The South African companies showcased a variety of products and services, from hotel groups to web design, transportation, construction and fruit products. From the success of the expo, it is clear that the Progressive Business Forum continues to nurture a strong relationship with China and the ongoing interest to promote a wide variety of business sectors between the two countries.

Visitors to the exhibition totalled a staggering 251 000 plus, of which 31 000 were professional buyers.

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Brazil Impact Unpacking the Preferential Trade Agreement between ercosur and S we ďŹ nd an open door to myriad beneďŹ ts and untapped potential e also stumble upon the ties that bind this South South cooperation

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ecoming a member of BRICS, hosting the Soccer World Cup and being at the coalface of junk status are not the only ties between South Africa and Brazil. We share common backgrounds of colonisation, poverty and political strife, but we also share similar rich tapestries of landscapes, culture and equality. It doesn’t come as a surprise then that South Africa is Brazil’s main trade partner in Africa and that trade between the two countries is rapidly growing from strength to strength.

UNPACKING THE PTA

After some negotiation, Mercosur (Common Market of the South) and SACU (Southern African Customs Union) settled on a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) in 2008/9, binding the Mercosur member states of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay and SACU countries of South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (now eSwatini) in an arrangement that would see a vast increase in trade between the countries. But not until it was put into action a whole seven years later, in April 2016. The power of this association between these contracting countries, coupled with the firm framewor within the PTA and the mutual support of and sensitivity towards each other has been a boon for the economies of both parties. The finer details of the Mercosur-SA U PTA include Mercosur’s offer of 1076 customs codes while SACU’s offer comprises 1026. The PTA is geared towards a few main sectors: chemical, textile, steel, plastics, automotive, electroelectronic, capital goods and agriculture. There are no fixed tariffs for each product, but instead there are margins of preference (discounts) on the tariffs are applied, varying from 10% to

In 2017 Brazil was responsible for 73% of Mercosur’s total trade with SACU, while South Africa came in at an astounding 98% for SACU’s trade with Mercosur. 25%, 50% or 100%. So, the greater the margin of preference, the lower the tariff on the product.

THE SOUTH AFRICA-BRAZIL IMPACT

South Africa and Brazil play a particularly important role in the Mercosur-SA U foreign trade. In 2017 Brazil was responsible for 73% of Mercosur’s total trade with SACU, while South Africa came in at an astounding 98% for SACU’s trade with Mercosur. South Africa represents more than 90% of SACU’s aggregated GDP and consumed 99 (US$ . -billion) of Bra il’s exports to SA U (US$ . 2-billion) that same year. Exports to South Africa from Brazil are fairly diverse: mainly chicken meat and transport equipment, but also sugar, machines and even aeroplanes. In the reverse, Brazil’s top imports from South Africa span a variety of mineral ores, aluminum and chemical products.

OPENING UP NEW MARKETS

SACU is the 37th most important market for Brazilian exports: 0.8% of Brazilian products are shipped to the bloc. On the other hand, statistics from 2016 show 0.2% of Brazilian imports being transported over from SACU origins. ven though these figures may not

seem terribly high, we must keep in mind the huge weight of China on most countries’ foreign trade, as well as the more traditional trade with neighbours of Brazil and South Africa. Also, we shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that South Africa only very recently, in 1994, started a broad process of political and economic transformation, which continues today. Furthermore, the Mercosur-SA U agreement is slowly opening doors to almost entirely unexplored terrain connecting two regions that have had so few exchanges until now – commercially, socially and culturally, aspects that play no small role in defining peaceable trade routes. The result: expansion of bilateral trade, bringing together 65 million consumers from SACU’s side and 270 million from the Mercosur bloc. By opening new markets, diversification of trade partners also increases – an objective openly pursued by Brazil for many years. However, a veritable mountain of potential within the MercosurSA U PTA still remains; the benefits of which are unknown to many companies on both sides of the Atlantic. Another consideration would be to expand the agreement to include a broader selection of products and sectors, holding true to the spirit of “integrating the member countries’ economies through the gradual and reciprocal liberalisation of trade and the strengthening of economic cooperation ties among themselves”, found in the preamble of the PTA. Such a bold goal requires much more than a single trade agreement. In the case of Bra il and South Africa, the intensification of tourism and the coordination with other BRICS countries about additional sectors is also having an effect on trade. The way forward is to eep wor ing on finding new opportunities that could connect Brazilian and South African businesses through trade and investment, to support each other in growing prosperous economies.

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Coega’s Steel-Cut Plan usiness conﬁdence at the oega S is reaching greater heights: gni Steels S has been gi en the green light to go ahead with their e pansion plan nd to top that o the won mployer o hoice at the uture o R wards

he Coega Special Economic Zone (Coega SEZ), located in the bustling Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, is South Africa’s foremost investment hotspot for industries with a global perspective. Developed and managed by the Coega Development Corporation (CDC), this pioneering multibillion rand project aims to drive local and foreign direct investments in export-orientated industries – positioning South Africa as the hub for Southern African trade. The Coega SEZ, while offering global competitiveness through world-class infrastructure, tax incentives, rebates and a duty-free zone, is purpose-built for manufacturing including beneficiation of

export goods, investment and local socioeconomic growth – skills development and job creation. Adjoining this, the largest SEZ in the Southern Hemisphere is the Port of Ngqura – a modern multi-user deepwater harbour developed by the National Ports Authority of SA as a gateway to global markets. The achievements and successes of the Coega SEZ over the past couple of years have proven that a mixed approach to attracting investors is working. That said, however, a number of catalytic big projects – valued at over R75-billion – are on the horizon. One such project is PetroSA’s Project Mthombo, which will enhance the attractiveness of the Coega SEZ as an investment destination and, therefore, future investment trends.

GREEN LIGHT FOR AGNI STEELS SA

Steel recycling and processing plant Agni Steels SA, located in Zone 6 of the Coega SEZ, recently received authorisation for its Phase 2 and 3 expansion plan from the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT). In 2009, DEDEAT authorised Agni Steels SA Phase 1 development, with amendments done in 2011. Phase 1 consisted of the installation of a set of induction furnaces for reclaiming of scrap metal. The induction furnaces have a capacity of 25 tonnes and produce 90 000 tonnes of mild steel billets per year. Phase 2, which was just approved in June 2018, includes the addition of two sets of furnaces and a ladle-refining furnace. The two

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“The authorisation for their expansion means Agni Steels SA will be investing an additional R100-million and creating an additional 150 jobs.” - Sadick Davids additional furnaces will perform the same function of the current, running alternately with one being used for melting while the other is prepared for the melting process. The additional furnaces will double production and produce 180 000 tonnes of steel billets per year. In addition to the furnaces, a ladlerefining furnace ( ) will also be installed. Once all three phases are completed, Agni Steels SA will be deployed using a modernised rolling mill, to locally convert the steel’s billets produced into reinforced steel for local and regional export consumption. The authorisation by the DEDEAT sets out environmentally safe conditions which Agni Steel SA will need to comply with while undertaking their expansion, in accordance with the objectives of the Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998. Business Development Manager for Metal Projects Sadick Davids expressed enthusiasm for the approved expansion, commenting on its growth-promoting investment and job creation opportunities.

“The authorisation for their expansion means Agni Steels SA will be investing an additional 00-million and creating an additional 150 jobs. This is consistent with CDC’s view that those investing in the SEZ not only grow but thrive as well,” he said. Marketing, Brand and Communications Unit Head Dr Ayanda Vilakazi applauded the DEDEAT’s decision to grant approval for Agni Steels SA’s expansion plans, saying: “We appreciate the endless support the department has given us as oega S ). It shows their commitment to supporting our vision and mission, which is to create jobs and responsible investment opportunities. It also shows how the department is invested in the growth and development of the SEZ itself and we are looking forward to their support in future.”

COEGA BEATS STIFF COMPETITION TO WIN TOP HONOURS

The oega evelopment orporation ( ) won the Employer of Choice in the Public Sector Award at the uture of H Awards, which took place on 19 July at the Capital

on the Park, Sandown, in Johannesburg. The CDC faced tough competition in their category but came out tops, beating the National Youth Development Agency ( A), Transport ducation Training Authority and South African Gas and Oil Alliance. The mployer of hoice (Public Sector) Award recognises which is the best public sector organisation to work for currently. An H department is the ey to any efficient public sector entity, offering innovative values that create a productive, happy environment – this plays a major role in establishing standards of excellence in response to South Africans’ service delivery needs. “We are quite pleased with being awarded such a top honour by the uture of H Awards. This win is a testament to the CDC’s continuous commitment to its employees, fostering their growth and development and enabling them to perform with such high quality and standards,” says Dr Vilakazi. The uture of H Awards see s to recognise South Africa’s most outstanding, inspiring and effective leaders in people management strategies and H innovation. The annual gathering provides a deserved platform for high-performance pioneers, highlighting their achievements for local and international business to see. In honouring the strides these companies and individuals are making, the awards set new benchmarks for visionary companies to pursue.

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Mapule Ncanywa A DRIVING FORCE FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS Progressive Leader invited CEO of BEVSA Mapule Ncanywa to share her outlook on the future of South Africa, and where she believes women should be placed in South Africa’s economy.

ll South Africans have the opportunity to participate in the mainstream economy, thanks to the realisation of the democratic dispensation. As part of this new provision, the redress to ensure that black people are actively involved in all aspects of our society includes a focus on another oppressed group within the economy: women. According to the Grant Thornton 2018 International Business Report, which highlights women in business, 50% of the 55 million people living in South Africa are women. However, in the South African business arena, only 29% of women are holding leadership positions.

Although, women who are actively involved across the economic value chain are excluded from that finding. Statistics South Africa reports that women accounted for 43.8% of total employment in the second quarter of 2018; but only 32% of managers were women. This serves to reflect the frustratingly slow progress we are making towards gender parity in our society, in seeing women advance up the leadership ladder.

MAPULE NCANYWA: THE INSIDE STORY

This is not to say that our country lacks dynamic, able and capable women who can lead – to the contrary, there are a vast number of women at the helm in various

capacities and continuously advocating for a change in perceptions around empowering women. One such woman is Mapule Ncanywa: a business executive with 25 years’ experience within the corporate space, she has a wealth of positions in the information technology and food and beverage industries under her belt. A few of these include working at an agency for the Department of Education, Microsoft SA and the Consumer Goods Council, where Ncanywa had the opportunity to expand her knowledge base in the food and beverage industry. Currently, Mapule Ncanywa is the Executive Director of the Beverage Association of South Africa (BEVSA). Ncanywa needed no introduction to the food and beverage sector on appointment, having spent over ten years in the industry. Furthermore, she serves as Chairperson of the Food and Beverage Seta, FoodBev, elected by the Minister of Higher Education and Training. A dynamic leader, always jovial and with an unassuming character, Ncanywa is humble in person but firm about achieving results. She balances the roles of being both mother and wife at home and steadfast

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businesswoman in the corporate world with aplomb. But behind that poised presentation, Ncanywa is actually quite shy, and modest about her achievements. As a member of the African National Congress Women’s League, she prefers to remain in the background, quietly adding meaning and value to the organisation. Her belief in nurturing raw, young talent brings out the mother in her and touches all who work with her. A strong passion for Ncanywa is women’s equality and empowerment – ultimately, creating opportunities for growth and for mentorship. She encourages collective economic participation, which she believes will lead to emancipation from dependency syndrome, especially for those previously marginalised groups. Her acceptance of the role of Vice President of the International Alliance of Women (IAW), which has general consultative status at the UN Economic and Social Council, is testament to her commitment to her passion for parity. As a student, Ncanywa completed a Bachelor of Education and Criminology degree as well as a programme on Implementing Labour Standards through Corporate Social Responsibility, in Turin, Italy. She also has a certificate in Practical Labour Law from GetSmarter, UCT. Currently, Ncanywa is pursuing a Law Degree with Unisa (she believes you don’t stop learning until the day you die). Now, Ncanywa attends to the interests of several members of blue chip to small-and medium-sized manufacturing companies that comprise the non-alcoholic beverages industry. One aspect of BEVSA’s mandate is to ensure that there is a good business and regulatory environment within which members can conduct their business. Ncanywa’s role within the organisation is central to keeping members aligned to the broader strategic direction of the country and familiarising them with the country’s governance structures, including building social relationships between member companies and the communities within which they operate. In an environment where some members have footprints in the international arena and, therefore, are used to multiple-country

Ncanywa encourages collective economic participation, which she believes will lead to emancipation from dependency syndrome, especially for those previously marginalised groups. dynamics, Ncanywa uses her broad knowhow and political participation to harmonise the approach and reach a common goal for BEVSA members.

THE LEGISLATIVE COMPONENT

The industry has recently had to engage with authorities around the then anticipated Health Promotions Levy, which came into effect in April 2018. Moreover, the industry continuously interacts with government on water and nutrition regulations, among others, including setting up a variety of programmes. A great deal of stakeholder engagement expertise is highly necessary with government and its legislative arm, Parliament. In South Africa, the development of legislation starts with the relevant ministry, is approved by Cabinet – as the highest decision-maker in government – and finalised by Parliament, signed into effect by the President of the Republic of South Africa. This process may take months, if not years, depending on the legislation under consideration, and requires recent and informative data, research deliberations and understanding of governance. “We operate in a global environment, so it is important to socialise our trade policies for both our local and multinational corporations operating in our shores, while ensuring stimulation of competition on the local front. It is crucial to understand policy formulation, government’s long-term policy

vision against its short-term goals in order to harmonise business’ plans, thereby achieving a less disruptive business environment for our members,” says Ncanywa about her role in the organisation. Ncanywa’s communication skills coupled with her knowledge of and expertise in governance puts her at the heart of leading industry efforts to engage with government, Parliament and other parties in order to build a case for ensuring a favourable legislative environment for the industry to do business in South Africa. She is a crucial element: coaxing industry to participate and finding the solutions to address the country’s challenges. The National Development Plan, Vision 2030, has at its core a collaborative effort between government, all sectors and citizens. So it’s clear that business plays a massively significant role in the development and well being of South African society. Policy and legislative processes in government come about through the identification of challenges in society, and are closely linked to the electoral mandate. The processes exist to remedy these challenges, giving direction to the people. Where the industry impacted is able to present a solid argument, with evidence, government will consider the possibility of a change or introduction of a new policy. South Africa being a participatory democracy, the industry would be called upon to make submissions and presentations to Parliament on their views with regard to the proposed policy or legislation, which would be written up as a draft discussion document called a green paper, and later converted into a white paper to be tabled in Parliament. Parliament is required by law to ensure public participation when considering a legislation – whether from industry, the public or any other interested party. In the case of BEVSA, they coordinate and represent the industries position at these discussions. In conclusion, Ncanywa believes BEVSA is pinnacle in the drive not only to grow business in South Africa, but to make our country thrive.

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Keynote speaker Anna Mokgokong, Chairperson of CI Holdings

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This year’s prestigious Annual Women in Business Luncheon was held on 23 August 2018 at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg. And the women weren’t silent…

eynote speaker at the event was the formidable Dr Anna Mokgokong, Chairperson of CI Holdings. The ANC’s General Manager, Febe Potgieter, also made a speech, with entertainment provided by the well- nown Idols finalist, Tebogo ouw. The ey uestion of the event was What are the actions women need to take to resolve the issue of gender ine uality. To which r Mo go ong answered wisely, We should not continue to assume the victim’ attitude, but rather the victor’ one – we must emerge victorious in our attitude, demeanour and our sense of purpose. We still need more aggression, we need

to find solutions and not reflect too much on the problems as they stand. But devise a formula of how we can overcome. This is what our conversations should be about – on how we`d overcome this impasse of slow transformation. And I believe the answers are before us. et us analyse as women the opportunities that exist in our country right now, and as a collective, let`s see how we can con uer and target those. et me share some points • inancial Services We control the financial spend, whether it is ti ies’ or rands. We need a strong multiwomen financial services outfit that we own and control, and in our numbers we can do it.

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etail Mar et We are the consumers and customers of the retail mar et. These retails are multibillion conglomerates; therefore, there should be significant women ownership and shareholding and strong procurement policies. Agriculture We can feed the nation and international mar et through elegant partnerships with those companies that are already established in commercial farming and now-how. We should not strive to start from the beginning because it will ta e us too long. et’s fast-trac and catapult in those established companies. There are huge opportunities in procurement supplying fresh food products to the retailers and for export. Healthcare The HI is coming... where are the opportunities in healthcare Women are not present in the healthcare industry, namely the pharmaceuticals, hospital ownerships, etc. eal state There is a dire need for rental stoc countrywide, and this includes student accommodation. nergy Women are not present or participating in the industry. If they are, they are merely appendages. et us study the integrated resource plan that Minister

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Febe Potgieter, ANC General Manager

Radebe is gazetting and let’s provide our inputs – it’s coming out on Friday. “To do these things, however, we are going to need money. Where will we find the money The state-owned financial institutions should come to the party and contribute to this transformation by affording us equity capital. There is no more BEE money around, as we can`t access it. Therefore, I believe this is the role the stateowned financial institutions should play to assist us at favourable rates, not at exorbitant, abnormal rates.” About the economic position of women, Dr Mokgokong had this to say: ”We are heading towards national elections next year, where we`ll be electing our future leadership. “We need to remember that as businesswomen, we are equally responsible to make the time to go and cast our votes when that day comes. This is our social responsibility, as I believe we are the ones who are the dealmakers that can bring about the much-needed change. “It`s perturbing to read the recent Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), where it`s reported that 32% of managers in South Africa were women. They dominated

“This is a time of activism in the boardroom of the corporate world.” the domestic worker, clerk or technician positions, with men dominating the rest. “To add another stroke to this grim picture, the recent City Press Wealth Index also mentioned that only one woman is in the top 50 of corporate executive earners. “This is a time of activism in the boardroom of the corporate world, because the corporate world controls the mainstream economy of our country. So, this stresses the need for women to suit up, be courageous and take leadership seriously.” “We applaud the JSE for coming up with a rule that requires all companies to submit their gender policies annually. “United Nations Women emphasised that ‘Empowering women to participate fully in economic life across all sectors is essential to build stronger economies; achieve internationally agreed goals for

development and sustainability; and improve the quality of life for women, men, families and communities. The private sector is a key partner in efforts to advance gender equality and empower women’.” Mokgokong paid tribute to struggle icons Ma Winnie Madikizela Mandela and Mama Veronica Sobukwe, who passed away only a few days before the event. And, of course, to Ma Albertina Sisulu, whose centenary we celebrate this year – “a brave, inspiring activist who served her country and nation selflessly. She was indeed humanitarian”. From a global and international front, she also paid tribute to the late ofi Annan, the former UN Secretary General, who advocated for gender issues, leading to the establishment of United Nations Women, which is headed by former Deputy President Ms Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka. In conclusion, Dr Mokgokong quoted Madelein Albright when she said: “It took me a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.”

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EVENT | CT HOTEL SCHOOL

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Cooking Up a Storm in the Tourism Industry The PBF hosted a Ministerial networking lunch on 8 June 2018 at the Cape Town Hotel School at the Granger Bay campus of CPUT.

he keynote speaker at the event was Hon Derek Hanekom, the Minister of Tourism. The Hotel School of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) generously offered their Granger Bay campus as a venue in a combined effort with the PBF to host the event. Those attending spanned from Ministers to top notch business representatives from a range of disciplines; and the leadership of the School, as well as members of the tourism industry and a few of the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s postgraduate students. Two VIP guests were the Hon Joan Fubbs and the Hon Freddie Adams, both members of the National Assembly. The Convenor of the PBF, Daryl Swanepoel, led the opening ceremony of the event. The Dean of the Faculty, Prof Green, and Ms Silo, head of the SETH of the School, followed by addressing the intimate group

The main notion ... is the magnitude to which tourism builds revenue for South Africa. of roughly 60 guests sitting in the auditorium with a sentiment of welcome and support. Next was Minister Hanekom, whose powerful speech about the role of tourism in South Africa, and of the valuable opportunity presented by incorporating the Hotel School in plans to enhance tourism in our country had attendees listening intently. He said that the main notion he wished for the audience to be aware of and take home, is the magnitude to which tourism builds revenue for South Africa and, therefore, of

how crucial it is that we come up with a failsafe plan to attract more of the global tourism market to our country. An enthusiastic question and answer session between the Minister and members of the business community and the students inspired confidence in the success of the event. The Director of the School, Mr Thembisile Molose, extended a vote of thanks to the Minister, and concluded by encouraging those in the auditorium to continue to debate and have a hand in the future of tourism in South Africa. After the formalities had been completed, the guests remained to network casually in the dining room over a cocktail-type lunch, carefully prepared by the highly skilled students studying at the Hotel School.

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Getting Social Media Savvy The PBF held a very informative and enriching social media training event during September.

he last round of PBF training events for 2018 kicked-off in Johannesburg on 11 September at the Sunnyside Park Hotel. The training commenced with a lecture by the company JASPER on the development of a website. After a lively discussion on the topic, the rest of the course followed presented by Conrad Travis David, the founder and MD of Hashtag South Africa. The course covered the following aspects of social media: • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • LinkedIn • YouTube We gathered some of the main tips and advice shared at the event. For a short video of the day’s events visit our website (http://www.pbf.org.za/show.php?id=8520).

FACEBOOK

As the world’s biggest social media platform, Facebook offers businesses a great opportunity to connect with audiences. In addition to its use as a personal sharing space, Facebook Business is where Facebook and business meet. With a Facebook Business account, you will get the latest news, advertising tips, best practices and case studies to meet your business goals. One of the most powerful tools for business Facebook Business offers is Ad Campaigns. Easy to create, a Facebook ad campaign contains one or more ad sets and ads. You can choose one advertising objective for each of your campaigns and define your targeting, budget, schedule, bidding and placement to maximise the campaign’s success. Other useful Facebook tools to grow your

business and engage more people include: • Groups More than one billion people around the world use Facebook Groups every month. Groups give people a private space to share with small groups of people like family, team mates and best friends. Privacy settings can be customised for each group. • Events With Facebook Events, people can organise gatherings, manage invitations and send notifications and reminders to their friends. With events, you can invite friends to anything from a dinner party to a community fundraiser. • Video One of Facebook’s most popular post formats, video is one of the most engaging and immersive ways to tell your story. People watch more than 100 million hours of video every day on Facebook.

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• Pages Pages are public profiles that let businesses, brands and organisations create a presence on aceboo and connect with the aceboo community. When someone li es or comments on a Page post, that activity may be shared with a friend, increasing the Page’s exposure.

TWITTER

Twitter connects you to what’s happening in the world. And it is currently filled with millions of real stories told by millions of real people in real time. But what does this mean for business In short, it allows you to connect with your consumers every day, in every moment. Twitter has the highest response in digital in fields that influence how consumers buy, namely emotional intensity, sense of personal relevance and memory. Whether it’s building brand awareness about a product launch or driving people to download a coupon and redeem in-store, Twitter impacts the entire purchase funnel to drive business results. n Twitter, you can run the following objective-based campaigns • ollower campaign

Twitter has the highest response in digital in fields that influence ho consumers buy, namely emotional intensity, sense of personal relevance and memory. Priced on a cost-per-follow ( P ) basis, you only pay when you gain a new follower. • Website clic s or conversions campaign Using a Promoted Tweet with a Website ard, website clic s or conversion campaigns let brands send people to a site or ta e action. • Tweet engagements campaign With this campaign, you can drive conversations with ey audiences. • App installs or engagements campaign et people download and open your mobile app directly from your tweets. • ideo views campaigns

A campaign that operates on a cost-perview-basis and charges when three cumulative seconds of video have been viewed, or the user clic s unmute expand. Targeting on Twitter allows you to reach very specific audiences with your message • eo-location targeting Target specific countries, states regions, metro areas or postal codes. • ender targeting Share content and engage with a certain gender. • anguage targeting Share relevant content in a user’s preferred language. • evice targeting each on-the-go consumers with relevant, timely messaging based on whether they’re on a mobile device or on a des top. • Interest category targeting onnect with people based on their passions and interests. • ollower targeting Target your messages to people who follow specific usernames or are similar to followers of those usernames. • eyword targeting onnect with people based on eywords in their recent tweets.

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78% of executives on Twitter use it daily. 36% of business decision makers say they find Twitter to be very influential. People who make business decisions are using Twitter at every single stage of the purchase funnel. or each stage of the purchase funnel, specific tweets are recommended for maximum impact. The stages and tweets are: Discovery tweet about brand experiences and share reports and opinions. Research circulate reviews, general product information and discounts available. Purchase provide contact information for sales enquiries. Support Share support channels, information and measurement tools. Other recommendations for joy on Twitter include to be concise, to share photos and hashtagit; use clic able content wisely, include @mentions and get excited by adding exclamation points to your tweets.

INSTAGRAM

Instagram is home to influencer mar eting, a form of promotion that has exploded in

popularity. Than fully, in 20 8, you won’t need to have millions of followers (or rands) to cash in on this trend. Micro-influencer mar eting is officially the next big thing and brands are already finding success in working with Instagram accounts that have smaller, but more engaged followings. So, what exactly is a micro-influencer? enerally, a micro-influencer is someone who has significant, but not massive, social media following. This could range from 000 to 0000 followers. Another requirement to be successful on Instagram in 20 8, is to really get to grips with your audience and content performance. That means, it’s time to get up close and personal with your Instagram analytics this year. With the ever-changing Instagram algorithm lowering reach and engagement across the board, brands and influencers will have to constantly be optimising their content to get high impressions and engagement.

in edIn is the largest professional networ on the internet. our profile on in edIn is how the online business world will perceive

you and it’s therefore important to get right. Tips for each part of your profile include • Name This is your first impression, so eep it simple and clutter-free. on’t add any acronyms and credentials and A WA S use your personal name, not the name of your company. eep it clear and concise. • Picture Have a simple headshot, preferably of professional uality with a plain white bac ground. o not have a logo, full body shot or picture with you and somebody else. Ma e sure it is an attractive picture and that you are SMILING. • Professional headline This is the most important field in your headline. ou have 20 characters here so be sure to use your keywords and make sure you use compelling words. Tal about the value you bring to your clients. • Current title This is a very important section for search optimisation (how people will find you on in edIn). Include the eywords and phrases you think others will be searching for when loo ing for someone who provides what it is you offer.

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your channel will focus on. It can help your channel look both more appealing and more professional. • Choose your feature video wisely When potential viewers first visit your channel, they’ll notice two things right off the bat: your banner and your feature video. Make sure the video is as appealing as possible. • Focus on keywords Growing your subscriber base relies on getting your content in front of new people. While this can happen through social shares, you’re also likely to connect with people through Google’s and YouTube’s search engines • Incentivise people to subscribe Asking people to subscribe to your channel is a must-do. If you give them a reason to, they’re even more likely to hit that red button. For instance, tell them to “Subscribe so you get my next video first

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EVENT | PBF BUSINESS BRIEFING

Zweli Mkhize, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

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he guest of honour for the event was Dr Zweli Mkhize, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA). Deputy Mayor of Durban Cllr Fawzia Peer was also present and addressed the briefing. In his remarks to the animated audience, Dr Mkhize focussed on the opportunities for business in the local government sector. He spent the bulk of his speech on measures being taken to stabilise and improve governance in local government. Recognising the impact of poor management on the ability to grow the local

The city is using its procurement policies to assist emerging SMMEs. economies, Dr Mkhize spelt out what his department is doing to assist and strengthen management in this crucial sphere of government. Cllr Peer followed with the development plans of the city, also explaining how the city is using its procurement policies to

assist emerging SMMEs, along with other economic measures being taken to assist the emerging enterprises. A hearty networking session followed the formal proceeding: The PBF wishes to thank Deloitte for hosting the event.

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EVENT | SALDANHA BAY

Verna Jansen (circled in green), Reny Krishna of the DTI (circled in red)

Tools of the Trade The PBF hosted a networking event in Saldanha Bay on 11 November in association with the Saldanha-based company, Breedtasia.

he MD of Breedtasia Verna Jansen kicked-off proceedings, addressing the packed venue about the challenges, achievements and opportunities that the company has experienced since its inception, from humble beginnings to the substantial company it is today. She said that over the years, Breedtasia has managed to build an exceptional brand name in Engineering, Manufacturing, Piping, and Project Management Services. Until 2013, they traded as Pro Fab Engineering. After this, they evolved to meet government regulations and through sustained growth in the industry and after restructuring, became Breedtasia Engineering. In 2017 they opened a sizable branch in Gauteng. In practice, they make use of the latest technology, tools and equipment to execute fabrication and installation in their workshops or on site. And their

vehicle fleet includes a vast array of construction vehicles. They also have their own training facilities – currently, 90% of their staff is technically trained, experienced and professional. In fact, the company is coowned, with a percentage split of 49% male and 51% black female ownership. Furthermore, based on their employment equity report, Breedtasia’s personnel consist of 74.5% black males and 7.5% black females. Also present at the meeting was Renay Krishna of the Special Economic Zones and Economic Transformation division of the Department of Trade and Industry. An exuberant question and answer discussion followed, focusing in essence on how best an SEZ could function effectively, to the true benefit of local companies in such zones. The meeting determined that the IDZ

held great potential for local enterprises, but that it would take some time for the benefits to materialise. urrently, there seems to be a development stagnation and somewhat of a disjuncture between the various role-players and stakeholders. Information flow between the IDZ management and local community also needs to be strengthened. The local business community raised the issue of contracts bypassing them to the larger companies and companies outside of Saldanha. They called for leadership to be given from the top. A request was made to the PBF to organise a follow-up workshop to further explore the relationship between the IDZ’s development and the local business community. Once formalities were completed, the attendees had the opportunity to unwind and network with each other over lunch.

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MeerKAT Lights the Way

n 13 July 2018, South Africa unveiled to the world its new scientific masterpiece the Meer AT radio telescope, built and operated by the South African adio Astronomy bservatory (SA A ) in the semi-arid aroo region of the orthern ape. The Meer AT telescope is a giant leap forward for South Africa’s, and Africa’s, engineering and scientific capabilities. The country holds a wealth of engineering experience and s ills, and these muscles have been truly flexed in the creation of Meer AT. riginally nown as the aroo Array Telescope ( AT), its blueprint only included

20 receptors. But the South African government boosted the budget to grant the building of a larger, world-class array telescope. The team aptly re-named the telescope Meer AT’, meaning more AT’, which is also the name of a much-loved mammal that lives in the aroo.

EARLY SCIENCE WITH MEERKAT

A panorama obtained with the state-ofthe-art telescope was exhibited at the launch event, revealing extraordinary detail in the region surrounding the supermassive blac hole at the centre of our Mil y Way alaxy. This is but one of several highly exciting novel views of the

Universe already observed through Meer AT’s magnificent lens. We wanted to show the science capabilities of this new instrument, said r ernando amilo, hief Scientist at SA A . The centre of the galaxy was an obvious target uni ue, visually stri ing and full of unexplained phenomena but also notoriously hard to image using radio telescopes, according to r amilo. The centre of the Mil y Way, 2 000 lightyears away from arth and lying behind the constellation Sagittarius (the Teapot’), is forever enshrouded by intervening clouds of gas and dust, ma ing it invisible from arth using an ordinary telescope.

Photos and words South African adio Astronomy bservatory (SA A )

Take a look at the clearest view of the centre of the Milky Way we have yet to see rom arth through the lens o the engineering and scientiﬁc mar el that is ta ing the galaxy by storm, the MeerKAT radio telescope.

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“The centre of the galaxy was an obvious target: unique, visually striking and full of unexplained phenomena – but also notoriously hard to image using radio telescopes.” However, infrared, X-ray and, in particular, radio wavelengths penetrate the obscuring dust and open a window into this distinctive region with its unique four million solar mass black hole. “Although it’s early days with MeerKAT, and a lot remains to be

optimised, we decided to go for it – and were stunned by the results,” remarked Camilo about this most auspicious event. In March 2017, the Messier 83, or M83, discovered by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille at the Cape of Good Hope Observatory in 1752, was

the subject of the MeerKAT’s AR 1.5 – with only 32 antennas of the telescope then in operation. This spectacular spiral galaxy was revealed in intense detail by only half of the potential power of the MeerKAT, with just seven 50 minute exposures. Later in 2017, MeerKAT made its debut scientific contribution on an international collaboration and major discovery when it was part of the first direct detection of gravitational waves – ripples in space and time – in addition to light from the spectacular collision of two neutron stars. The discovery mar ed the first time that a cosmic event has been viewed in both gravitational waves and light.

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Galactic centre: This image, based on observations made with South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope, shows the clearest view yet of the central regions of our galaxy. At the distance of the galactic centre (located within the white area near image centre), this two degree by one degree panorama corresponds to an area of approximately 1000 lightyears by 500 light-years. The colour scheme chosen here to display the signals represents the brightness of the radio waves recorded by the telescope (ranging from red for faint emission to orange to yellow to white for the brightest areas). The image shows a wealth of never-before-seen features, as well as a clearer view of previously known supernova remnants, star-forming regions, and radio ﬁlaments. MeerKAT’s 64 dishes or antennas provide 2 000 unique antenna pairs, far more than any comparable telescope. This design feature contributes critically to making high-ﬁdelity images of the radio sky, including this best view in existence of the centre of the Milky Way. It is also advantageous to observe the centre of the galaxy from South Africa, where it passes overhead and is visible for almost 12 hours each day, unlike from northern hemisphere locations.

Early in 2018, it was announced that the MeerKAT radio telescope observed a rare burst of activity from an exotic star, demonstrating outstanding capabilities as a new instrument for scientific exploration.

THE INNER WORKINGS OF A MEERKAT ANTENNA

Instead of the mere 20 receptors it would have had, the MeerKAT array consists of 64 interlin ed receptors, whose configuration is determined by the science objectives of the telescope at the time. Ama ingly, the longest distance between any two receptors is a mere 8 m. Situated in a secluded area of the Karoo called Losberg, the closest town is arnarvon, approximately 90 m away. As part of the project, SKA approached local contractors to form a consortium, showing full support of the local community and businesses, to complete a total resurfacing of the road between

The centre of the Milky Way, 25 000 lightyears away from Earth and lying behind the constellation Sagittarius (the ‘Teapot’), is forever enshrouded by intervening clouds of gas and dust, making it invisible from Earth using an ordinary telescope. arnarvon and the osberg site. Although the road was opened not long ago, in October 2017, it is already rendering invaluable infrastructure and backing to the area. As for the 64 receptors, they are identical. ach consists of three main components: the antenna positioner – a steerable dish on a pedestal; a set of radio receivers; and a set of associated digitisers. The antenna positioner itself is

made up of a 13,5m main reflector and 3,8m sub-reflector, with an exceptionally high combined surface and alignment accuracy better than 0. mm MS with only negligible deviation from the ideal shape. The design of the MeerKAT, known as ‘offset Gregorian optical layout’, is intentional, having no pieces of the structure blocking or interrupting incoming electromagnetic signals.

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Forty aluminium panels mounted on a steel support framework make up the main reflector, which was assembled on site in the purpose-built integration shed, while the tower and wiring was made up in Johannesburg and transported to Losberg on trucks. This framework is mounted on top of a yoke, which is in turn mounted on top of a pedestal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the house of the antennaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pointing control system. The combined structure weighs in at a whopping 42 tons, and allows an observation elevation range from 15 to 88 degrees and an azimuth range from -185 to +275 degrees, where north is at zero degrees. The steerable antenna positioner can point the main reflector to within five arcseconds under low-wind night-time observation conditions and to within 25 arcseconds during normal conditions. Electromagnetic waves from cosmic

radio sources bounce off the main reflector, then off the sub-reflector, and are then focused into the feed horn, part of the receiver. (The receivers were manufactured in Stellenbosch; the L Band receiver created in South Africa is arguably one of the best in the world.) Each receptor can accommodate up to four receivers and digitisers mounted on the receiver indexer, which is a rotating support structure that allows the appropriate receiver to be automatically moved into the antenna focus position, depending on the desired observation frequency. The main function of the receiver is to capture the electromagnetic radiation and convert it to a voltage signal that is then amplified by a ow oise Amplifier at cryogenic temperatures that add very little noise to the signal. The first two receivers are the L-Band (0.9-1.67 GHz) and UHF Band (0.58-1.015 GHz) Receivers.

Four digitisers are mounted on the receiver indexer, close to the associated receivers, to filter out unwanted frequencies and then convert the radio frequency voltage signal from the receiver into digital signals. This conversion is done by using an electronic component called an analogue to digital converter. The L-band digitiser samples at a rate of 1712 million samples every second, and the amount of data that is generated by the digitiser for a receiver is equivalent to approximately 73 000 DVDs every day or almost one DVD per second. Once the signal is converted to digital data, the digitiser sends this data via buried fibre-optic cables to the correlatorbeamformer, which is situated inside the Karoo Array Processor Building at the Losberg site complex. Here, the signals from individual antennas are combined in one of two ways: either by calculating the

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Key to SKA is the proudly local and costeffective fashion in which this stellar instrument was actualised. correlations between every pair of antennas or correlators; or by combining the signals from all antennas into a single beam or beamformer. The output of the correlator is typically used to produce detailed images of the observed region of space, while the beamformer output is used for the transient science cases, for example pulsar timing. A total of 0 m of buried fibre cables connect the receptors to the KAPB, with the maximum length between the KAPB and a single antenna being 12km. The mammoth undertaking of building this phenomenal instrument has been the charge of SKA South Africa since 2010. In order to mitigate the circumstances of its circumstance, the engineering and logistics team have really had to up the ante with regards progress on the project. But they’ve got it all under control – the osberg site is fitted with a diesel-powered uninterrupted power supply system, which fires up automatically, should power to the telescope be lost, to ensure unbroken science operations. Also, the UPS has been built in such a way that it produces minimum Radio Frequency Interference – a true engineering challenge.

LOCAL IS STELLAR

In terms of value, more than 75% of the telescope’s parts were manufactured locally, with most of the MeerKAT antenna components being produced in South Africa. Though a small number of specific parts were imported or prototypes created overseas, mostly South African skills and resources were employed – in line with the state mandate for SKA South Africa. Key to S A is the proudly local and cost-effective fashion in which this stellar instrument was actualised.

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EVENT | ENERGY SEMINAR

Innovations in Energy The PBF’s Energy Desk organised an energy seminar at Deloitte Consulting in Woodmead, Johannesburg, on 15 November 2018. Roughly 16 experts provided valuable input into the IRP 2018 and the role of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

he seminar’s theme was ‘The Significance of the I P 20 8 and pportunities Thereof’. It is no coincidence that it convened just after the ob and Investment Summits, with all the positive drive and opportunities that came of the two events. There was a clear emphasis on rallying participants that are fairly active in the power sector to intensively address and brainstorm on how to exploit opportunities that will arise from the I P 20 8. The expected result of this focused energy a fortified conomic Stimulus and ecovery Plan. The point of the seminar was to ensure PB members are optimally sensitised to the myriad of possibilities at hand through the I P. It was mainly conducted via panel discussions, which generated even more participation from both experts and participants. The seminar also served as a means of eeping PB members updated on developments, while eeping in mind government priorities, policies and commitments. To sum up, the purpose of the session was to • Sensitise PB members about the Integrated esource Plan (I P) and opportunities that will arise from it • Present various power technologies as well as opportunities in their value chains • Address various support programmes that assist in participation in the power industry. ollowing are highlights from the three panel discussions.

The point of the seminar was to ensure PBF members are optimally sensitised to the myriad of possibilities at hand through the IRP. AN OVERVIEW OF THE DRAFT IRP 2018 UPDATE AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE ON BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

This session included overviews on the I P gas-to-power, nuclear energy and embedded or decentralised power systems.

OPPORTUNITIES IN VARIOUS ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND SYSTEMS AS WELL AS RELATED SECTORS xperts presented on opportunities and current products and services in • lean coal as well as high efficiency and low emissions technology • uclear energy including pebble bed modular reactor technology • enewable energy • nergy efficiency • S ills development in the electricity industry.

FINANCE AND OTHER SUPPORT PROGRAMMES INCLUDING THE ROLE OF THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

The discussion began with current products and services in the energy industry at the Industrial evelopment orperation and the ational mpowerment und as well as the general trends in commercial ban s.

The ew evelopment Ban nominally nown as the B I S’ Ban also made a debut, presenting itself as the new id on the bloc . An academic from the University of ohannesburg shared views on how Industry .0 could be incorporated into the electricity industry as well as into the university’s programmes on the subject. Using state-of-the-art technology, 0 uestions were generated during the panel discussions. The nergy es intends on forwarding a response from relevant experts and the government to those who missed out on the opportunity to have their uestion answered. uture activities were brainstormed. The attendees came to a consensus, deciding to use social media as a means for engagement and sharing views, convene a post-I P event, and mobilise for more volunteers at the nergy es . Participants were also encouraged to write articles on power topics in PB publications Progressive Leader, Business Update and Progressive Women in Business.

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What Lies Ahead for the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) took place from 12-16 November. Around the world, entrepreneurs are carving out their paths and taking matters into their own hands, says Lisa Illingworth, co-founder of Futureproof.

very South African – young or old, intrapreneur or entrepreneur – should strive to possess entrepreneurial qualities as part of their makeup: curiosity, tenacity, drive and problem solving. And while some might say an appetite for risk is missing from the list, this is not always the case. The littleknown truth is that the majority of entrepreneurs don’t like taking risks. In layman’s terms (and let me use a metaphor here that everyone can relate to), wise

entrepreneurs don’t go head-first into the shark-infested water, seeking the thrill of danger or the buzz of being able to say they survived where others perished. Instead, they carefully calculate when last the sharks were fed, and notice important details like how some are ragged tooth sharks, which, while looking like they would devour you in no time at all, are actually incapable of opening their jaws wide enough for even a nibble. For those sharks that do indeed pose a threat, the entrepreneur has a cage set up

that she can escape into quickly, and a sharp knife as a plan B self-protection strategy. While entrepreneurship has the potential to catapult our country out of an economy bordering on recession, an article in the Daily Maverick in 2017 described entrepreneurship in South Africa as “Sitting backwards on a donkey riding further away”. Riddled by poverty and unemployment, South Africa remains a country in crisis. With more than 3.3 million

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unemployed youths, entrepreneurship has been highlighted to eradicate our unemployment woes. Here’s the catch though: a recent study on education depicted the effect that poor education has had on entrepreneurs, who are largely illequipped to run their own businesses as a result (Businesslive.co.za 2017). Issues that entrepreneurs will come to face, even in their younger years, are difficulties finding funding, lac of mentorship and opportunities, low s ill levels, compliance, and poor standards of education and even the mere lac of access to education. The current structure of the education system was initially designed in an entirely different era to achieve economic outcomes that are no longer viable due, in large, to the rapid innovation and adoption of technology. “Gearing the country up for the Fourth Industrial Revolution is proving to be a challenge in both the public and private sectors. Are we really ready and how can we use lobal ntrepreneurship Wee to reloo the problems and derive opportunities from them?” says Lisa. Lisa provides context on the issues that entrepreneurs face, “Imagine this: you have a brilliant idea but no investment. You have no clue where to begin but you ta e it to the ban s and a few potential investors. Without a solid plan and ‘street smarts’, the deals fall through, or you jump through hoops, give

The current structure of the education system was initially designed in an entirely different era to achieve economic outcomes that are no longer viable due, in large, to the rapid innovation and adoption of technology.

away more than half of your company and land up wor ing tirelessly, with no returns. This a reality for many who really don’t now how to launch an idea, understand its feasibility and raise the capital they need through mechanisms that won’t cannabalise the business at a later point. “We need to change how and what schools are teaching for this to be realised on a large scale and provide the necessary foundations, so that these inds of funding initiatives have the best possible chance of growth and success.”

SIX WAYS WE CAN MAKE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON GENERATING ENTERPRISING BEHAVIOUR FROM AN EARLY AGE

Stop teaching children using only one or two teaching methods Typically, teachers have defaulted to tal ing, reading and some visual aids as teaching tools. Those children who don’t learn easily using these primary methods are at an immediate disadvantage and are often labelled as challenged. There are at least six different ways in which people learn – entrepreneurs often fall into the lesser nown ones. By blending methodologies that include interpersonal, inaesthetic and intrapersonal tools with the more traditional tools, entrepreneurs are bound to learn more effectively. Stop rewarding conformity 2 Maybe it comes from a fear of anarchy or lawlessness, but the stringent rules that exist in schools punish children for exhibiting individualism and reward children for staying in line. Quite literally. This unwavering adherence to the rules without uestion breeds thin ers of the same calibre and releases into the world children who cannot function without set structures, when they actually need to be able to creatively problem solve in order to stand out from the crowd. Stop measuring memory 3 How well a child can retain dates, figures, theories or e uations does not

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indicate the measure of a child’s intelligence; it only indicates how well their memory works and how adept the learner is at recalling what they have read or been taught. Remembering, according to Bloom’s Taxonomy, is a lower order thinking skill. Instead, let’s measure critical thinking, interrogation of ideas, and application of thinking across contexts. Stop being a teacher 4 When the world relied on a central person as the curator of knowledge, the world needed teachers. They were idolised and hailed as custodians of growth and development because they knew more about their subject than anyone else. Today, the internet is the purveyor of information, the latest model of a teacher, and children no longer need to be taught the information but rather, what to do with it. So long as children can read, the job of the person standing at the front of the classroom now is to educate, not to teach. Stop running a factory 5 From the uniforms to the desks to the bell that signals the start and end of lessons and the allotted amount of time dedicated to eating and going to the bathroom, schools are churning out citizens primed for factory work. The production line mentality has

been conditioned into our children so much so that with the entry of technological automation and the removal of the human element in mundane, routine tasks, that this mentality meakes them instantly redundant to the world. Stop labelling every disruptive child 6 as ADHD/ADD As an educator and now an entrepreneur, I recognise the exhausting and relentless burden that our school-based teachers bare. They are weighed down with administration and parental expectations, while trying to navigate an education system that is increasingly deficient. These days, any child that does not learn in the usual manner and requires more attention or additional stimulation by non-traditional teaching methods, is automatically labelled and is rejected from the system. If, as a country, we are dedicated to changing the current economic outlook not just for ourselves but for those that will inherit this legacy then the systems that shape our thinking must be changed too. Entrepreneurial thinking and action are discouraged and punished in our current education system and only once children leave behind the 12 years spent at school can they begin to unlearn this way of mental

conditioning and become active citizens. This is not sustainable.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

By combining a background in education and entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial educationalist, ualified teacher, spea er, radio presenter, mother of two and all-round go-getter Lisa Illingworth co-founded Futureproof to educate youths from as young as eight years old the true art of entrepreneurship.

Lisa Illingworth Co-founder of Futureproof

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SubjeX: next generation education Max Coleman and Jack Scott-King, co-founders of SubjeX, let us in on the secrets to learners, and parents, aceing the Matric subject conundrum â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and their future success â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with more than just a Google search.

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hoosing subjects for Matric is one of the most important (and most daunting) decisions a learner makes in life at school. It has massive implications, both for their final years in high school and post-school life, whether that involves tertiary education or jumping straight into the job market. And, despite the fact that the next generation has more access to information than ever before, there aren’t too many resources out there that offer not only guidance on the Matric subjects themselves, but also insight into how to choose the subjects that will be the best fit. “SubjeX is our dream tool for the students of South Africa, says Max oleman, co-founder of Subje , a website and soon-to-be-launched mobile app created by two high-school learners, who have had their own experience on the frontline of choosing Matric subjects. “We experienced first-hand how overwhelming it can be, says ac Scott- ing.

THE SUBJEX WEBSITE

Max oleman and ac Scott- ing launched Subje as a user-friendly platform for learners – giving them all the tools they need to crac this dilemma, and in a relatable way created for students by students . Parents are also invited to get involved in SubjeX. With its use of multimedia and interactive elements, this in-depth and easy to navigate website can be a highly effective tool for learners to make optimal choices for the next step on the path to their future success, while throwing in a little lighthearted fun in the process. This education hub hosts diverse features that engage learners in making informed decisions. Initially, Subje was created simply to help with overall subject choice, offering the Subject Choice Quiz which, according to Max and ac , provides a brilliant outline of what subjects you should take”. It proffers personalised guidance to learners by weighing potential subject choices against factors that are ey to them, such as a student’s previous marks in the subject, their plans for further study and what sort of impact they expect the subject to have on their financial status in the future. Students then receive an individualised score for the subjects they are considering.

THE FUTURE OF SUBJEX

In the near future, SubjeX would like to add ui es tailored to specific subjects and queries to the mix. SubjeX also plans to host a series of videos, titled Big Debate, which will feature teachers and experts debating the merits of the subjects they are most passionate about. Learners will be exposed to knowledge about their potential subject first-hand from people they most li ely don’t have access to in their day-today lives. urrently there is one video learners have access to, Math Core vs Math it, which is presented by Marc Ancillotti, Head of Mathematics at earsney ollege in wa ulu- atal. Mr Ancillotti describes Core Mathematics and Maths iteracy, giving pros and cons for selecting each one, and advising on various crucial topics, such as when to consider switching from Core Maths to Maths it. eep an eye out for the release of more handy episodes of Big Debate videos in the near future. When it comes to first-rate Matric subject choice, it’s not just about siphoning as much information as you can off the Internet, students also need to understand the framewor underlying those choices. For example, it’s imperative for both students and parents to be aware of the different certifications offered by the various examining boards in South Africa, to know their legal rights when it comes to education and understand the complexities around certain topics such as opting for language subjects.

THE SUBJEX APP

SubjeX has got it all covered, from detailed information on education in South Africa, including the government departments responsible, to examining boards, education policy and law, languages and certificates. But this all means nothing if students are not empowered to achieve the results needed. Plans are afoot for SubjeX to address this potential confidence crisis, with an innovative tutor placement service due to be launched soon. Potential tutors can register with SubjeX and be matched with learners in their location who are in need of their services. This system will add the vital element of real-world connection to the practical, theoretical aspect of the

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website. Check in with SubjeX in late 20 8 or early 20 9 for the launch of the tutor service and the much anticipated mobile app. Ultimately, Subje ’s end goal is to deliver its full experience to all students, regardless of where they are or how they choose to get online, levelling the playing field across the many divides in our country. Smartphones are an increasingly popular resource for students when it comes to education, so introducing the Subje app will fit neatly into the hands of the next generation. Score 0 points for positive change by the co-founders of SubjeX; 0 points to the Matric subject choice dilemma. Visit www.subjex.co.za to get the full experience for maximum success.

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EVENT | RAINBOW PUSH CONVENTION

Growing the Global Market The PBF had a strong presence at the Global and Africa Diaspora Investment Forum in Chicago.

rom 12-16 June 2018, in the culturally rich city of Chicago, the Rainbow Push Coalition hosted their 2018 CEF Convention at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in the heart of the city. An enthused delegation from the Progressive Business Forum (PBF) attended the Global and Africa Diaspora Investment Forum, a spin-off of the Convention. In his valuable contribution to the large audience at the Forum, PBF Convenor Daryl Swanepoel spoke keenly on the wealth of business opportunities in Africa. He gave an account of the “changes for the good” in the

current South African political and economic climate, improved business confidence, and investment opportunities in the key focus areas of energy, water and sanitation, tourism, and agriculture and agri-processing. The Convenor also shared his extensive knowledge and views on the emerging Africa Continental Free Trade Area and the impact of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Furthermore, during a lively business session with the African Global Chamber of Commerce, the PBF delegates seized the opportunity to share with the Chamber their

needs regarding joint venture financing and technology innovation, and the compelling market opportunities on offer by their enterprises. Later, at a commemoration event to celebrate the centenary of the late Nelson Mandela, affectionately Madiba, South African Public Service and Administration Minister Hon Ayanda Dlodlo, in her role as keynote speaker, recalled the remarkable life and leadership of Madiba and other pivotal leaders of the Liberation Movement. Minister Dlodlo also gave a deeply moving account of the experiences of the rank and file comrades, serving as a timely reminder of the extraordinary sacrifices made on the frontline for our freedom and democracy today. Other sessions at the Convention the delegation participated in included the ‘Make America Fair and Equal Business Breakfast’, the ‘Labour Achievement Dinner’, the ‘Healthcare Breakfast’ and the ‘Women in Business and Leadership Luncheon’, during which the delegates networked in a pleasant social setting.

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Giving back life equally Dr Shrey Viranna, Group CEO of Life Healthcare – a proudly South African-based private provider with operations in more than ten European countries – is committed to making society better through caring for people’s health.

ince his childhood, Group CEO of Life Healthcare Dr Shrey Viranna has had a passion for assisting people with information and choices rooted in their health. Hardly surprising if you consider that he grew up watching his mother dedicate her life to caring for the health and welfare of South Africa’s disadvantaged people. “Some of my earliest memories are of spending my weekends with her in rural clinics in KwaZulu-Natal, and I believe that is part of the reason why I have always had

this deep sense that we have an obligation to make society better through healthcare,” says Dr Viranna. A medical doctor by training – and a nurturer by nature – he has considerable experience in clinical practice and has had extensive exposure to the healthcare industry, having worked with leading organisations in the sector both locally and globally. After a period of time in clinical practice Dr Viranna changed tack, joining McKinsey & Co, where he settled for a full 12 years.

He led healthcare and implementation practice, focusing on healthcare system transformation and the implementation of public health strategies in East Africa and the Middle East, where he gained comprehensive know-how on systems worldwide and personally supported a number of Ministers of Health. Prior to taking the helm at Life Healthcare, Dr Viranna served as CEO for Discovery’s Vitality and Card businesses, driving operational and financial performance. He also spearheaded the enhancement of Discovery’s wellness focus to improve health outcomes. Dr Viranna says Life Healthcare is acutely aware of the inequality in healthcare in the country and so, has embraced government’s National Health Insurance (NHI) proposition, which promulgates universal healthcare access. “South African healthcare providers have an obligation to work with government, and Life Healthcare Group is, therefore, committed to making its contribution to the achievement of the very important health objectives enshrined in our country’s National Development Plan. “Given the complex health challenges

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facing our country, Life Healthcare has aligned its business imperatives to partner with the state and to support Government’s national healthcare agenda,” he says. The organisation owns and operates a massive network of 65 hospitals and facilities spread across seven of South Africa’s nine provinces as well as Botswana. The network’s range is vast, spanning from high technology, multidisciplinary hospitals offering specialised medical disciplines, to community hospitals, same-day surgical centres and dedicated niche facilities. Furthermore, the organisation’s acute hospital business is complemented by mental health, acute rehabilitation and other businesses including renal dialysis, oncology, and employee health solutions (i.e. employer-based occupational health and employee wellness). Social investment also features strongly on Life Healthcare’s moral responsibility radar, seeing it as an essential aspect of good corporate citizenship. “As a leading player in the healthcare industry Life Healthcare is well-positioned to not only contribute to the improvement of health outcomes in South Africa, but to educate and empower people from disadvantaged backgrounds to take responsibility for their health. “We, therefore, focus our support on interventions that are both sustainable and measurable and consistent with our two key focus areas – health and education,” says Dr Viranna. The Group’s approach is to drive strategically relevant programmes that complement healthcare public services and training in South Africa both at national and local level, with community involvement at grassroots level. Life Healthcare’s 12-year partnership with the South African National Council for the Blind (SANCB) is a glowing representation of how effective this approach can be on the ground. The organisation has donated three mobile units fitted with the latest ophthalmic equipment in partnership with

Life Healthcare is acutely aware of the inequality in healthcare in the country and so, has embraced government’s National Health Insurance (NHI) proposition, which promulgates universal healthcare access. SANCB, to bolster their fleet when visiting hospitals in rural areas, which are given the go ahead by SANCB’s management team, together with the relevant provincial Departments of Health. There is no doubt, when looking at the statistics, that the initiative is benefitting rural communities profoundly. Dr Viranna says the Group’s passion for health and education is also reflected in its support for SANCB Optima College, which is nationally recognised as a centre of excellence in providing adults with visual impairment training. With this training, the disability-poverty cycle is tackled through enhancing employability. The Group recently handed over a third mobile eye clinic and injected another sum, of R12-million this time, into Optima College, further cementing its long-standing relationship. A former student of SANCB Optima College, Deputy Minister of Social Development Hon Hendrietta Ipeleng Bogopane-Zulu MP, presided over the event. Moreover, Life Healthcare’s Life College of Learning was established 20 years ago to help address the acute shortage of ualified nurses in South Africa. The College is accredited as a Nursing Education Institution with the South African Nursing Council, the Council on Higher Education and the Department of Higher Education and Training; and is affiliated to elson Mandela Metropolitan University. Thousands of South Africans have been empowered through this highly valuable institution.

Dr Viranna strongly believes that the NHI is positive for South Africa, because it will broaden access to quality healthcare and align South Africa with many international healthcare systems. “Government-led healthcare systems are the norm in the international territories in which Life Healthcare operates, so we are comfortable with that model. The real discussion is around implementation. As a private healthcare organisation Life Healthcare has taken the time to understand the challenges facing healthcare in South Africa and taken a longterm view of investing in the opportunities the NHI will inevitably present. “Essentially it is about how best Life Healthcare can support government’s vision of achieving universal healthcare in South Africa,” Dr Viranna concludes.

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Keeping up with Caster Capturing the essence of Caster Semenya is one thing, but try keeping pace with her achievements...Sports enthusiast Hans Mackenzie Main makes an attempt.

t the current moment, no woman on the planet can keep up with Caster Semenya over two laps around an athletics track. South Africa’s star athlete with the signature Cobra victory pose has outpaced the world and herself in 2018, and not just in her favoured 800m event. In September, Caster chopped 0.31 seconds off her South African 1000m record at an IAAF World Challenge meeting in Berlin, clocking a new meeting record of 2.30.70 seconds. Over 400m, she set a new national record of 49.96 seconds at the 21st African Athletics Championships in Asaba, Nigeria, which means the queen of middledistance now holds national records in the 400m, 800m, 1000m and 1500m events. Over 800m, she has not lost a single race since September 2015. To say Caster had a blistering 2018, is to sell it short. In November, she was

The queen of middledistance now holds national records in the 400m, 800m, 1000m and 1500m events. announced as a nominee for the IAAF Female World Athlete of the Year and walked away – briskly no doubt – with the South African Sportswoman of the Year and Sports Star of the Year Awards. But it is off the track and outside the halls of fame where her light shone most intensely this year, reaching an audience far beyond sports stadiums. On their 30th anniversary the athletics apparel giant, Nike, employed Caster as the face, voice and

inspiration for the latest instalment in their much-hailed #JustDoIt campaign. Running through time from the present to the past, the ad shows a fully-grown Caster becoming a child again, voicing the words: “Would you prefer if I hadn’t worked so hard? Or just didn’t love it? Or stopped at my first steps That’s too bad, because I was born to do this…” The Nike campaign hasn’t been without controversy, featuring as its flagship personality American football star Colin Kaepernick, who famously bent down on one knee as a protest against racism while singing the US national anthem. Despite a backlash, Nike’s in-store sales rose by 31%. There can be no dispute that it was Caster’s resilience overcoming adversity that drew Nike to her. Constantly under threat by rulings from the IAAF based on the levels of testosterone in her body, Caster’s defence has been to keep doing what she

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CASTER’S STATS does best regardless of what her critics say. To keep running, keep breaking records and keep inspiring others to reach for their dreams too. In Sepedi, aster’s first name, Mo gadi, denotes ‘the one who guides’. Growing up in rural Polokwane, Caster was called by her first name in her mother tongue because, from a young age, she had potential as a leader; someone with the attributes to show the way. According to Caster, her parents Dorus and Jacob Semenya raised her “to be a fighter, to now my motto, to now what I stand for”. And she’s taken their lessons to heart. “As a role model, [I am] already a leader,” she says. “As someone who grew up in the rural areas, I always want to make change, I always want to help young kids to be better in life. I want them to balance life. I want to see more graduates in the villages.” In March 2018, Caster earned her diploma

in Sports Science from North-West University in Potchefstroom, and is currently studying Sport Management at TUKS. She is constantly striving to better herself both on and off the track. According to Caster, the things she has learned over the years; the things she would like to pass on to the next generation are simply to believe in themselves, to accept themselves and to love themselves. “I don’t think young people have obstacles,” she says. “Because they have rights to do anything they want. I feel like we are the ones who are delaying our opportunities. We are the ones who are not working hard enough. We have access to free education, we have bursaries. No-one is there to block you. Work hard, learn, and educate yourself. Simple. We must forget about the past and move on. Because if you hold onto the past, you can never go anywhere.”

• Born on January 7, 1991 in Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa • Married to her long-term partner, Violet Raseboya • First person to win all three of the 400m, 800m, and 1500m titles at the South African National Championships • Won the gold medal in the women’s 800m at the Rio Olympics • Won gold in the women’s 800m at the 2017 World Championships held in London

Asked recently whether she ever feels nervous that she won’t get any better than she already is, Caster merely smiled and answered, “I never worry about if I will never get better. I only worry about if I get injuries.” Or, in the timeless words of her Nike ad, “I was born to do this.”

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Developing Small Businesses through Government Procurement he P hosted a business brieﬁng and networ ing e ent in ryanston on e plore small business de elopment

inister of Small Business Development Hon Lindiwe Zulu addressed an almost 300-person strong audience of Progressive Business Forum (PBF) delegates at a business briefing in Bryanston at the end of June this year. In her speech the Minister outlined the programme her department has designed, spelling out the various services that the department has made available to assist Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in their effort to grow their businesses. ocusing specifically on the emerging new businesses, the Minister said that she and her department were prioritising government procurement as a mechanism that could be chanelled into supporting these up-and-coming ventures.

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35% set aside in the government’s procurement budget, which is reserved solely for blackempowered enterprises. Hon Zulu stressed that the 35% set aside in the government’s procurement budget, which is reserved solely for blackempowered enterprises, will be an exceptionally powerful tool to utilise in influencing consumer spending patterns in South Africa’s economy. The Minister was also of the view that big business should take note and follow suit when it comes to discussing and setting down their own procurement budgets.

As you can well imagine, Minister Zulu’s speech sparked lively and lengthy discussions throughout the room, leaving the programme director with his hands full trying to manage the question and answer session that followed. By the end of the formal session, the delegates were already abuzz with conversation, which made the jovial networking and debate during the light supper all the more enjoyable.

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DSA Corners the Entrepreneurial Market The PBF facilitated speaker Lindiwe Zulu, Minister of Small Business Development, at the Direct Selling Association annual Awards luncheon on 24 July 2018, held at the Indaba Hotel, Johannesburg.

packed audience of over 300 people welcomed the presiding Chairperson of the Direct Selling Association ( SA), ornelle van raan, to fill them in on the exciting and varied programme in store for the event: musical items, interviews, video presentations, awards to student top achievers, reports and business assessments and, of course, a scrumptious lunch. Referring to the launch of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

annual industry results presentation, van Graan reported that the 2017 results showed the size of the direct selling industry grew by 2.2% in Africa. In South Africa, the size of the industry grew by 4.5% from R12.9-billion in 2016 to R13.5-billion in 2017. Van Graan said that direct selling had proven successful in combating unemployment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More than one in every three young people of working age in South Africa did not have a job in the first uarter

of 2018, and yet, around 1.3 million people derived an income from the direct selling industry, of which 87% were black and 74% were female.â&#x20AC;? Minister of Small Business Development, Lindiwe Zulu, shared that it was heartening to learn that the industry offered entrepreneurial opportunities to more than a million people in South Africa. ulu firmly believes this form of entrepreneurship should be encouraged, particularly because it re uires little seed capital,

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which is the main stumbling block for people who wish to follow an entrepreneurial career path.

DSA’S BACKSTORY

Founded in 1972, the Direct Selling Association is a national business association representing companies which manufacture and/or distribute goods and services through independent direct sellers, directly to consumers. Unlike the conventional retail model of selling products on shelves, direct selling relies mainly on face-to-face interaction between seller and consumer. Currently, the DSA represents 31 direct selling companies, which is a significant upswing in growth from its inception. The Association plays an essential role, relying on its commitment to clean ethics and good business governance – the cornerstones of responsible direct selling and network marketing – to clearly differentiate the industry from scams, schemes and harmful business practices.

The 2017 results showed the size of the direct selling industry grew by 2.2% in Africa. In South Africa, the size of the industry grew by 4.5% from R12.9-billion in 2016 to R13.5-billion in 2017. Members of Direct Selling Associations worldwide are required to uphold a strictly monitored code of conduct governing professional behaviour, in compliance with the regulations of the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations. DSA members are compelled to abide by the rules of the Consumer Protection Act, the Advertising Standards Authority’s regulations, and internationally accepted commercial best practice. The code demands that a good relationship between the direct selling company, the direct seller

and consumers must continuously be upheld, and the correct representation of goods, services and business opportunities is imperative. Direct selling is not solely a point of sale for products and services, it also presents the perfect entrepreneurial platform from which individuals can kickstart their own businesses.

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Food, Fashion, and all that Jazz

Come March next year, we’re in for a grand gathering, with the Cape Town International Jazz Festival charming us off our couches once more. Word on the street is that it’s a not-to-be-missed event – the line-up so far speaks to this sentiment unreservedly.

onsidered a jewel in its host city’s crown, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) offers incredible music, food, fashion and unrivaled hospitality. Festival organiser espAfrika is gearing up for the 20th celebration of ‘Africa’s Grandest Gathering’, as the festival has affectionately come to be known. The next edition is set to take place on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 March 2019, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Festival Director Billy Domingo says they have consistently attracted a global audience, while ensuring Cape Town “comes alive” over a weekend of live music.

“Our festival is where the grandest people of Africa gather, as well as our many global visitors, who come to this event to experience the unique ethos that the festival has become world-renowned for.” The CTIJF has become famous for showcasing a mix of local, African and international performers. Over the years it has also grown from a purist jazz festival to an eclectic gathering of interesting sounds enjoyed by a diverse audience.

THE LINE-UP

More than 40 acts perform annually over two nights across five festival stages in front of an audience of over 30 000 music-

lovers. International performing artists have included singers Erykah Badu and Angie Stone, as well as the Buena Vista Social Club and the Brand New Heavies. African giants have included Amadou & Mariam and Youssou N’dour. While South Africans have celebrated their local musical icons Hugh Masekela, Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Mango Groove, among others. A host of artists have already been announced for the upcoming festival, including ten-time Grammy Award winner, Queen of Funk Chaka Khan (USA); awardwinning jazz pianist Eliane Elias (Brazil); multi-instrumentalist, neo-soul group Moonchild (USA); South Africa’s first all-

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female big band, The Lady Day Big Band (SA); and local sensation, singer/ songwriter Shekhinah (SA). Others are two-time Grammy Award winners Soweto Gospel Choir; Ntsika Fana Ngxanga, who is the lead composer with acclaimed acapella group The Soil; rapper Sho Madjozi, who infuses her rhythms with Gqom beats; saxophonist Don Vino, who started his singing career at 15 singing with local jazz bands and gospel groups; seven-piece band BCUC, which has been mesmerising audiences both locally and globally with its indigenous funk; South Africa’s The Voice SA winner Craig Lucas; and composer, songwriter, arranger, pianist

and instrumentalist Don Laka, with many more artists still to be announced.

MORE THAN JUST JAZZ

Apart from the two-day main event, the underlying ethos of the festival is to give back to its host city via a free community concert as well as a host of training and development programmes focused on youth upliftment and skills transfer. The CTIJF’s annual Free Community Concert at Greenmarket Square in central Cape Town ensures locals get a taste of the festival line-up for free. Domingo says this concert is organised so that “people in our city don’t feel excluded from the festivities”.

More than 40 acts perform annually over t o nights across five festival stages in front of an audience of over 30 000 music-lovers.

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The festival’s legacy is further extended with its espYoungLegends annual talent search online contest, where young South African jazz bands looking for their big break have a chance to perform at the festival by entering the competition. The competition, running until the end of October, offers the winning band a performance slot at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF). “This is our commitment to leaving behind a legacy. We want to nurture young talent and help careers grow. Our musicians are a treasure and it is important that we invest in them,” says Domingo. Established in 2016, espYoungLegends is an espAfrika initiative and its online search ensures the selection process remains as accessible and democratic as possible. The public also has a chance to vote for the band they want to see at the festival.

“We want to nurture young talent and help careers grow. Our musicians are a treasure and it is important that we invest in them.” – Billy Domingo Previous espYoungLegends are Cape Town’s Lana Crowster and Port Elizabeth’s VuDu, as well as the current reigning champ Jarrad Ricketts. Ricketts says he always wanted to perform at the festival in his home city. He thought hard about his submission and decided to enter an original song instead of a cover version. “I entered my self-penned single, Take Me To Your Heart. I thought why not submit something

original so that people could see what I do as an artist,” says Ricketts. “I didn’t want to get caught into being known for someone else’s song. I wanted to be known for my song. I wanted to be judged on that.” Ricketts says he was overwhelmed with the publicity he received in various newspapers and on radio stations and TV. “Performing at the festival helped me become a household name. If nobody knows you, you better believe that by the

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time you get to the festival that people will know who you are. The public embraced me and people supported me. I got to meet big names in the music industry,” says Ricketts. “I’m also now being booked for other festivals, just based on people seeing me at the Jazz Festival. The kind of coverage that I have received is what most artists can’t afford.”

THE HOSPITALITY VILLAGE: MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE

Apart from offering some of the greatest musicians on show, festival organisers have also ensured its hospitality suites keep fans comfortable. Over the two-day festival thousands of people move between stages to listen to their favourite artists. But they also take time to meet friends who descend on Cape

Town from other cities, while a decent amount of networking also unfolds. To offer festivalgoers an even grander experience, the CTIJF established its premier Hospitality Village, which has now become an industry leader in corporate hospitality, setting itself apart from other events. These sought-after packages can include catering and drinks, exclusive gifts and the opportunity to meet and mingle with some of South Africa’s most prominent delegates in an exclusive setting. Nestled among the business and social leaders hosted in the CTIJF Hospitality Village, previous guests have included international celebrities and politicians, including famous actors Clint Eastwood, Idris Elba, Denzel Washington, and South African president Cyril Ramaphosa. Domingo says they launched the Hospitality Village after establishing a

need for it in the events industry. “Festivalgoers requested a comfortable place to sit, with all amenities on hand. They liked the idea of being able to socialise with friends in a well-equipped, private environment,” says Domingo. Corporates wanted private, dedicated hospitality suites at the festival as a meeting place for clients to connect. The result is a who’s who all in the same place at the same time. “As a guest in the Hospitality Village, you have access to business leaders for a couple of hours in a relaxing, casual environment,” adds Domingo. “Music is about having an incredible experience. And we wanted the whole weekend to be incredible. “For corporates, this festival is about business meetings. You rub shoulders at the festival with people that you normally don’t

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The festival’s training and development programme, meanwhile, focuses on skills transfer, with music and career workshops for artists. It also offers workshops on arts journalism, photojournalism as well as master classes on the business of music and music technology. All of this has resulted in at least 3 500 direct and indirect jobs linked to the festival. With 45% of the audience travelling from outside of Cape Town to attend, the knock-on effect is that hotels are booked out and the city’s tourism economy is boosted. CTIJF host city Cape Town has recently been named as the Events Capital of Africa, naming the CTIJF as a key contributor to this incredible new title and an important source of annual tourism for the country. Ticket sales for CTIJF 2019 are now open at Computicket, while Hospitality packages are available directly through espAfrika. For more information, visit www.capetownjazzfest.com

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