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Read More Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) MSC has 675 offices in 155 countries with a team of almost 200 000 people around the world, and a dedicated fleet of 900 container vessels with an annual carrying capacity of 27 million TEU. The global sailing schedule covers 300 trade routes and calls at more than 520 ports. Read More Meridian Group (Pty) Ltd Integrity, Resilient, Committed, Innovation. Read More Mobi Ventures From Innovation to Leadership in Emergency Response Read More Morar Incorporated To provide intellectual capital and forward-thinking solutions that act as a catalyst for growth, efficiency and value creation for our clients. 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Read More BHD Group (Pty) Ltd trading as Elite Projects Domestic, commercial and industrial Read More Beekman Group Beekman Group is a pioneering force within the tourism industry, consistently setting the standard in holidays, property development, and leisure investment Read More Bell Equipment Limited With secure roots in KwaZulu-Natal, Bell Equipment is today recognised globally as a company that designs, manufactures, distributes, and supports a wide range of earthmoving and material handling equipment into various industries around the world. Read More Bluff Meat Supply (PTY) LTD With 25 retail outlets ‘Your Family Butcher’ can be found on your way to work or coming back home Read More BusinessFit SA Helping business leaders and entrepreneurs build compliant, productive, engaged, and sustainable businesses. Read More Cannect Digital With a results-driven approach, the agency combines data insights, innovative design, and cutting-edge technology to deliver campaigns that don’t just look good — they perform. Read More Construction For Africa (Pty) Ltd The company is driven by a commitment to sustainable growth, community empowerment, and the delivery of exceptional construction services. Read More Crown Dental Studio To provide high-quality, patient-centred dental care through advanced technology, continuous learning, and a commitment to excellence Read More DRG Siyaya The inspiration to recreate DRG Siyaya as a human resource franchise facilitator came from a growing awareness of many smaller human resource companies, operated by highly competent individuals Read More Drakewoods Group Deliver sustainable profits and to grow our market share by exceeding customer expectations through quality and service Read More Durban ICC We are a world-class convention, exhibition, and entertainment centre, where the World meets Africa. 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Read More LabourNet To businesses in South Africa, LabourNet is your essential guide and partner that enhances capacity, augments expertise, and seamlessly integrates technology to equip you to navigate employment legislation complexity with confidence Read More McLennan & Associates Pty Ltd t/a Bconsult Our vision is to see our unemployed learners get promoted Read More Meondo Holdings Contractual cleaning services; Pest control and hygiene services; Asset fleet management services; Staffing outsourced solutions services; Integrated facilities management Read More Miktek Scientific Miktek Scientific is a respected supplier in South Africa’s scientific sectors, backed by over 30 years of industry experience. Read More Modena Design Centres Durban (Pty) Ltd Architecture, engineering, manufacturing, construction, property development and government. Read More ND Engineering (Pty) Ltd ND Engineering (Pty) Ltd is a leading South African steel fabrication company with over five decades of experience. Founded in 1969 as Durban Engineering, the company originally focused on serving the pulp and paper industry. Read More Ocean Driven Media (Pty) Ltd (ODM) Our mission is to help our clients tell their stories and achieve their goals through compelling photography, videography, live streaming, and podcasting. Read More Plastimed To bring your ideas to life whilst revolutionizing the industry and creating a positive impact in the world. Read More Radisson Blu Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga is located on the eastern coast of South Africa’s vibrant city of Durban, in its most affluent residential and entertainment hub, Umhlanga Read More SA Home Loans We are passionate home finance specialists who offer competitive products and Amazing Service to make it easier for our clients to achieve their homeownership goals. Read More Sandock Austral Shipyards one of KwaZulu-Natal’s most enduring and strategically important industrial enterprises Read More Sappi Southern Africa Sappi, founded in 1936, is a leading global provider of powerful everyday materials made from woodfibre- based renewable resources Read More SearchWorks SearchWorks is one of the largest data aggregators in South Africa. An online platform that allows users to conduct live, accurate searches on individuals and companies Read More Sky Tents Isaac Mbatha’s strong entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish Sky Tents in 2015 Read More South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is the foremost accountancy body in South Africa and one of the leading institutes in the world. Read More Standard Bank At Standard Bank we are in the business of inspiring hope and enabling dreams. We believe that dreams matter because they fuel our growth Read More Supertech Group The Supertech Group is a world-class, luxury brand with the backdrop of sheer driving pleasure, it’s not just a BMW at a Supertech Dealership, its dealing with a Group that prides itself on exceptional customer services and experiences Read More THE PRINT SHOP The Print Shop has become one of South Africa’s top design and print companies. Read More Thetha Enviro Group (Pty) Ltd To revolutionise water and sanitation service delivery across Africa through innovative, sustainable solutions that restore human dignity and promote public health. 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Nicholas Carroll 2021 Collection Portio Dlamini Managing Director of Emakheni Cleaning & Industrial Solutions I would start a business that would not only be profitable and sustainable but a business that will empower people Read More Thandi MaThabethe Ngxongov Founder and Director of Thandekile Projects It is very important that you’re passionate about your career choice because if you do something that you are passionate about you are bound to succeed Read More Monique Labat Founder of Monique Labat Consulting Being mindful to others stands you in good stead. Rather ask questions and listen to those responses Read More Nomfundo Mcoyi CEO of the Icebolethu Group Don’t take shortcuts, they’re not the answer. Work hard, be professional and do things the right way, and for the right reasons Read More Kim Woods Co-owner of Tyson Properties Durban You keep finding out new things about people, about yourself and about your team; it’s just about applying that to everyday life Read More Thobeka Dlongolo Managing Director Biza iAfrica Consultants If you have the passion and the focus, and if you have the dream; you can take yourself to a better level and independence Read More Louisa Garland Managing Director, Imperial Armour Embrace change as an opportunity to learn, to improve, to make a difference in others’ lives as well as in your own and to grow Read More Thalente Madonda Business Centre Manager for the Hibiscus Coast, Standard Bank KZN Your attitude determines your altitude. Be a sponge. Be prepared to learn at all times. Don’t work with a job description because it limits your growth Read More Catherine Clark Owner and Founder of The Harvest Table This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Read More Esay Reddy CEO RR Group I have found that determination and a strong mindset can get you anywhere you want to go Read More Mano Singh Executive Head of Insurance, Asset Management and Fiduciary, Standard Bank, KwaZulu-Natal It’s critical and pivotal that if you want to grow and aspire into leadership roles to have a fully rounded education and knowledge around critical aspects Read More Fée Halsted Founder of Ardmore and Creative Director of Ardmore Ceramics Studio Together everyone achieves more. Don’t be afraid to give someone responsibility, more often than not, they rise to their position Read More Marilyn Beuster Founder iTravelsmart, Marilyn Beuster Wellness and YummyKeto Health is your wealth and wealth is your health, and that’s what we need to teach to empower and influence others Read More Mariam Manack Founder and Director of ITRAIN As with any entrepreneur, your experiences build you and that’s the way to get to the top of your pyramid Read More Femada Shamam CEO Tafta (The Association of the Aged) Forgive yourself, you will make mistakes, don’t dwell on them. We can’t waste our energies on things that we can’t control Read More Nomfundo Xaba Broadcaster and Change Agent One of the beauties about life is that if your passion and your heart are focused on something, somehow the universe brings it to you Read More Fawzia Peer Former Deputy Mayor of eThekwini Municipality, the Vice President of Minara Chamber of Commerce as well as the Chairperson of Minara Business and Professional Women Women are so powerful when we stand together; we are invincible together Read More Fatima Moolla Centre Manager SmartXchange Port Shepstone We need to develop our young people to meet the needs of their generation and of the future, to create positive change Read More Donna Barnard Business Owner and Founder of Greenheart Organics Pty Ltd and Organic Farmer, Member of PGSSA / Greenpeace Activist We all need to play our part in making positive social, environmental and economic changes by supporting local and ethical producers Read More Dr Nomusa Shezi Specialist Neurosurgeon at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital Sometimes you will not be celebrated along the journey; people celebrate at the end, but that does not make your goal impossible Read More Judy Stuart Founder of Future Farmers If you put someone in a position or a job where they don’t have an interest or the passion, they are never actually going to be happy Read More Gayle Adlam Editor, KwaZulu-Natal Top Business Women 2021 Editor’s Note Read More Laura Kelly Partner Cox Yeats Attorneys I am dedicated to providing great service to my clients. I have really found that I can do this best by getting a holistic view of the business I am assisting Read More Lindsay Hopkins Humanitarian My drive has always been compassion, humanity and just trying to save the environment, because I do feel that we are on borrowed time Read More Tracy Harker Founder of Funky Pants As long as we are having a fun lifestyle with lots of memories and being happy as a family, that’s all we really want Read More Portia Mthembu Head, Private Clients (Non-Metro) within Consumer & High Net Worth Clients (CHNW), Msunduzi Area, KZN Identify a career path that is in-line with who you are, that ignites passion in you as well as purpose Read More Nicky Thompson Head of Prestige Banking for Standard Bank KwaZulu-Natal I am energised by learning and sharing my knowledge; helping others build their own unique brand Read More Samantha Watt Founder and Owner of Say Watt Struggles are a stepping stone to your next place. 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< Back The Collection Aldine Dallas < Next ALDINE DALLAS is living her best life. Three months shy of 50, she has risen above adversity to achieve significant success, and is devoted to helping others transform their lives from the inside out, her motto: Turning hearts not heads. Her passion and determination is unmistakable. "So many people are wounded or completely broken; perhaps from physical or emotional abuse, neglect, or being dismissed as worthless or unimportant, often from as far back as childhood. They don't recognise their value and find it hard to have a positive view of themselves or their lives, bringing negativity into their personal and professional relationships. It's my vision to help these people heal their lives and build wholesome, happy and respectful connections. And it starts with building a healthy relationship with themselves." From the outside Aldine's life looked amazing. By the time she'd finished primary school she was a seasoned television performer, having danced on a show for eight years and starred in numerous commercials and had generated an income from modelling from the age of six. She was also an academic, head prefect and a top sports achiever. She studied public relations and found a great job in advertising straight out of college. Her career blossomed across operations and new business development and she landed her first directorship and shareholding at 28. "But I was an over-achiever and had never dealt with my childhood brokenness, and I had taken on too much too quickly." With life and work pressure escalating, depression set in. Her marriage ended after only two years and a downward spiral ensued. After 10 years and many poor judgement calls, she found herself stuck in a violent relationship and hit rock bottom. But she didn't give up. She walked away from her career, moved to Durban from Johannesburg and went into a rehabilitation facility to start the inward journey of healing, and began a new chapter of her life. The best you Aldine explains: "I finally built a healthy, nurturing relationship with myself. Through self-exploration, learning from counsellors and coaches and connecting with God, my transformation was dramatic. I realised I could make a difference and in 2008 my journey to help others began. My vision was to take what I'd learnt about brokenness; the importance of forgiveness and being accountable, to encourage people who are hurting to stand up with boldness and courage and step into healing and wholeness." One of her projects was a workshop for female inmates at Westville Prison. "I have a special passion for broken women, as I can identify easily with them." Aldine points out that there are many reasons that women end up in prison, but that childhood trauma, a lack of self-respect and unhealthy relationships like co-dependency are often a common thread. Aldine has run her digital marketing agency for many years and is also a qualified life coach. "I help clients become their best selves, and my deep desire was to do this on a bigger scale." She launched her production company and developed, Over 40 and Fabulous, a reality TV show as a platform to help others nationally and potentially, even globally. "My vision for Over 40 and Fabulous is to neutralise gender, cultural and racial tension. Our commitment is to turn hearts, not heads. We have a team of experts to help our participants holistically to overcome issues that have held them back. We'll guide them into wholeness and help them establish a strong identity, and an authenticity in how they present themselves, so they can pursue healthy relationships. And if they're single we'll even help match them with potential partners, who will be coached as well. I want to uplift and change South Africa one person at a time!" Inspired by Oprah Winfrey and Steve Harvey, Aldine describes how they overcame poverty and childhood abuse and chose not to buy into negativity. "They rose above adversity and went on to become two of the most powerful people in the media world. They have given a voice to the broken and underprivileged, investing emotionally, spiritually and financially into the lives of others. My mission is to invest love and time, and whatever resources I can amass, into the lives of South Africans." Finding the balance Unconvinced by the concept of work-life balance, Aldine points out that work is an important part of life, not a separate entity. "You need to find a balance in your life, and for me that includes attending to my digital marketing clients, consulting with my lifecoaching mentees, working on the production of Over 40 and Fabulous, exercising, salsa dancing, writing books and relaxing with friends and family. Balance is important, but I don't compartmentalise my life, I prefer to take a holistic approach." She mentions her 2007 book. "I highlighted that if life is a rocket ship, then every engine has to be equally and consistently fuelled." Referring to areas such as finance, health and fitness, family and parenting, nutrition, emotions, personal character, spirituality, love, career, intellect and education, social, quality of life and life vision, she advises, "Focus energy in each of these areas and your rocket ship will soar to incredible heights!" Hang in there Asked what advice she'd give her younger self, Aldine is positive. "Well done on hanging in so magnificently. You got up each time you were knocked down and I am so incredibly proud of you. Never be ashamed of your past - there's way more to you than that, you are defined by who you have become. Be resilient and always remember that adversity doesn't have to hold you back, in fact it strengthens and propels you onward and upward."

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MEMBERSHIPS Back Memberships and subscriptions KwaZulu-Natal Top Business Portfolio The KwaZulu-Natal Top Business Portfolio has been published annually since 1998. The Portfolio’s ongoing success has been achieved through the ability to constantly adapt to change and to use of a variety of communication methods. These include our newly developed multimedia website which is well optimised on a variety of search engines, an A5 hard copy handbook as well as a digital version, social media tools and a growing series of videos. Price Duration Free consultancy 30 minutes Read More KZN Leaders In analysing the successful companies profiled in the KZN Top Business Portfolio, there was a common thread running through each of their achievements and that was effective leadership. The KZN Leaders Portfolio was then initiated with the desire to get to know more about these leaders of business. The overall vision is to network successful people with successful people and ultimately encouraging other people to become successful through these stories. Price Duration Free consultancy 30 minutes Read More KZN Top Business Masterclass KZN Top Business host online master classes that address a range of current business topics. These are facilitated by experts in their fields. Price Duration Free consultancy 30 minutes Read More KZN Business Gurus Businesses often reach a point when they need specialist services to further their own business growth and development. We have created a platform which enables businesspeople to access some selected gurus’ skills and knowledge. Price Duration Free consultancy 30 minutes Read More Partner Engagement Services Promote your brand through KZN Top Business. Through our partner programmes we provide a platform to market products and/or services. Price Duration Free consultancy 30 minutes Read More KZN Business Sense You might know you need to turn up your digital marketing game. And your question (naturally) might be, “how?” One really good answer: think in terms of campaigns. THe Press Room 1. Content managment 2. Social Media Content managment 3. Off-Page SEO Campaign 4. Email Campaigns Content managment 5. businesschannel Content managment 6.Print Content managment If your target market is specifically business in KZN give me a call and I'll be more than happy to share my knowledge on how to marry the two mediums in marketing your business, services or products. Price Duration Free consultancy 30 minutes Read More KZN Brand DNA The KZN Brand DNA stories highlight the values, beliefs and feelings that create (or are created by) a brand. Often these are the reasons why people wake up in the morning and go to work. They may also be the reason why people buy the products or use the services offered. Price Duration Free consultancy 30 minutes Read More Standard Bank KZN Top Business Women The Standard Bank KZN Top Business Women initiative is an opportunity to raise the profile of the industrious and enterprising business women in KwaZulu-Natal. Our vision is that the initiative will empower and inspire other women to achieve more in their own endeavours. This goal ranges from discovering the confidence to become a voice of change, to getting access to appropriate markets or finance, and to networking with other women. Price Duration Free consultancy 30 minutes Read More Standard Bank KZN Top Business Awards The popular Standard Bank KZN Top Business Awards are now in their sixteenth year of existence. As business plays a crucial role in the growth of Africa, Standard Bank has been the proud sponsor of this event for several years. The Awards recognise companies and organisations that integrate responsible business practice into their operations, resulting in a positive impact on the economy, community, and workplace, creating a better life for all in KZN. Price Duration Free consultancy 30 minutes Read More KZN TOP BUSINESS 2022 - PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP

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< Back Samantha Croft SAMANTHA CROFT is the Director of Operations for Southern Sun for the KZN region, and she also looks after the resorts in South Africa. “I’ve been with Southern Sun pretty much all of my career,” says Sam. “I trained with Protea Hotels; I had a sabbatical and went to Sun International at Sun City for eighteen months and came back to Southern Sun, so I’ve worked my way up through the ranks.” The position Samantha had before this one, was as the general manager of Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani. Her big project there was to join the two hotels and create one big iconic hotel, which was launched in 2012. In 2018 Samantha was promoted to regional director of operations. DAILY CHALLENGES Samantha spends her days working with people – both guests and employees – so she says her day comprises of people. Her daily challenges are then related to guests or sorting out service delivery issues and sometimes staff. She says, “My big thing is to try and create an environment in which people can grow. I feel that if you have that environment, people can prosper, they are happier and are automatically more motivated, therefore, they deliver on your service promise.” In addition, currently a major challenge that the hospitality industry is facing is that, traditionally, they’ve had to deal with matters within their control and matters within their building. Samantha explains, “For example your delivery of eggs doesn’t arrive. Now we are finding that we are dealing with external factors; like the sewerage issue, the beaches closing, and the rioting. I find that this is quite a challenge because there’s not much influence you have over those things. You’ve just got to try and get your team to work around those obstacles as best as they can.” Samantha is also the chairlady of the Tourism Forum of the Durban Chamber of Business and Commerce. She was requested to join the organisation by the CEO Palesa Phili. Samantha said, “I am very excited for this journey and to see how the Durban Chamber has grown and started using relationships and collaborations to get things going in this city.” INSPIRATION FOR THE JOURNEY Speaking of who inspires her, Samanatha says that because she meets so many different people, there are various people that have motivated her and inspired her on her journey. Early on in her career, she was influenced by a lady who back in those days, when there were very few female managers, or senior managers, was probably the first person in such a role. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen her cry, and yet she is a softy. So, it’s not about being this hard-iron lady, it is about being able to portray the strength that you have. And not being one of those ladies that turn to tears and hopefully someone will feel sorry for you and that’s how you get your way. But over time I’ve also dealt with many managers along the way from whom you can also learn how not to be. Sometimes people have quite bad traits in their leadership style and when you go through the journey you kind of remind yourself that’s how you shouldn’t be. It’s not always taking the best out of people, but also ensuring that if you think there is something wrong, that you try and focus on not incorporating that into your leadership style.” Samantha commented that she finds that the youngsters of today, the millennials and Generation-X, are into instant gratification. As such the youth of today, feel that when they have their degrees, they should become managers straight away. Her advice is that your degree on paper means that you have the knowledge, it doesn’t mean you know how to implement it yet and you need to do your time in the trenches. She commented, “It helps you along the way because sometimes you may have staffing issues where staff can’t come to work because of taxis that are not running etc. Your operations still need to work and if you don’t learn how to do the menial tasks like checking in a guest or cleaning out of rooms, you’re not going to know what to do. Whereas if you learn along the way, this knowledge clicks in automatically. We have a saying that you need to do your10 000 hours and those really are your building blocks. I always say to people be patient and in time your turn will come.” DAILY EXERCISE In order to unwind Samantha exercises every day. She lives in Ballito and drives to Durban quite early in the morning because she goes to gym. She says, “Four days a week I run and one day a week I have a personal trainer, I also have a running partner.” Samantha has just recently learnt to body board and is overcoming her fear of the ocean. She has a huge respect for the ocean but loves spending time on the beach. ‘I was always nervous of the sea and now I’m starting to learn something new,” Samantha said. In conclusion said Samantha, “This initiative is a great opportunity for women in KZN and I say KZN because I think we have had a tough time over the last couple of years. We were joking the one day saying that all we haven’t had was the plague. Every time you think you are overcoming something, another hurdle lands in your lap and I think that KZN has overcome these. I think we have tenacity, so I think this initiative will really help motivate women in our province.”

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