Standard Bank KZN Top Business Awards The individual judging criteria differs for each category as specified in the award description. Acerca de back to entry form Categories Partnership The winning project will reflect the importance of teamwork and effective inter-agency collaboration. KZN Top Brand The top homegrown brand in KwaZulu-Natal is awarded based only on the results of a public poll. In 2022 these results will be managed through a SMS voting system Community Upliftment and Improvement This award is open to businesses or social enterprises that have made a significant positive impact on the community and region they operate in. This could include: charitable efforts, or developing your local community. The motivation should be to make KZN a better place to live and work. Franchising Sector A business that is owned by one or more people who provide products or services under the branding and rules stipulated by a parent company. Business, Financial and Educational Sector This sector includes insurance and pension funding; legal; accounting; education and general business activities. Employee Wellness This award is for businesses that go the extra mile to engage their staff members and what difference this makes to the business. This may be through in-house training, flexible working, personal development, workplace wellbeing activity and teambuilding. Agricultural and Agro-Processing Sector Incorporates establishments and activities that are primarily engaged in farming activities, but also includes establishments focusing on commercial hunting and game propagation and forestry, logging and fishing. The beneficiation of primary materials and intermediate goods from agricultural, fisheries and forestry-based sectors is included. Transport/Logistics Sector Transport as an economic sector refers to activities concerned with land transport, railway transport, water transport, and transport via pipelines, air transport, and activities of travel agencies, post and telecommunications, courier activities, as well as storage and warehousing activities Business Leader of the Year The KZN Top Business Leader’s award is an honorary award given to a businessperson who has demonstrated exemplary business achievement, industry influence and is a true inspiration to others. Renewable Efficiency – Green initiatives This category includes renewable energy, low-carbon transport, energy-efficient buildings, clean technologies, improved waste management, improved freshwater provision, etc. Family-Owned/Managed Businesses Open to businesses where the majority ownership/management remains within a family (or multi-family) structure, and where more than one generation contributes to the success of the business. Businesses entering this award will need to specify the current family members leading the business and their roles Judges will want to know why you’re a stand-out family business and how being a family business has helped you to succeed. Manufacturing Sector Broadly defined as the physical or chemical transformation of materials or compounds into new products.

The Nic Carroll 2021 Collection Claudette Sigamoney Entrepreneur and Founder of of CiaLeeTeez (Pty) Ltd and Impilwenhle I just embrace life and live each day and take it as an opportunity to make things right, to empower others with my own life’s journey Claudette Sigamoney

Up Home Up Preona Naidoo PREONA NAIDOO is the Brand and Customer Experience Manager for the Supertech Group. She has worked within the motor industry for just over a decade. Preona was selected as a Top 5 Motor industry Women of the Year 2022 nominee and finalist. She says, “One of my biggest achievements is using my position and influence to empower and upskill other women within this space.” Some of the other achievements that she has been quite invested in, ever since she joined the Supertech team, are the annual corporate social initiative drives. There are two major projects, one being the Blanket Drive and the second being the Toy Drive, under the umbrella of the Supertech Care’s brand. Preona explained, “What we do with this initiative, within the areas that Supertech retailers operate, is to identify deserving NPOs, NGOs and local organisations that need support. This enables them to remain sustainable for the work that they do within the community and provide assistance to help them do so.” FEMININE ENERGY Speaking of who inspires her, she says that she is proud to say that the women within her family inspire and continue to inspire her, especially her mom and gran. Preona said, “For me they embody what the feminine energy should be. They are both nurturers, they are entrepreneurial and at the end of the day, they embody this spirit that allows you to get things done, no matter what.” THAT SOFTER EDGE Commenting on the challenges that she faces, Preona says that being a female in the motor industry comes with its own set of challenges. “Being a young female in the motor industry is something that I had to contend with for the past decade. In the past, one of the biggest challenges is that when you walk into a room within a leadership position, you are often judged on your age, and your gender.” “So, you need to be a little louder to get your point across, while still maintaining that softer edge. I am happy to say that the space that I’m now part of, values your productivity and your work output versus your age and your gender, so it is quite a pleasure to be in this space at this time.” CONTINUE TO EMPOWER Personally, Preona’s future goal would be to qualify as an NLP Practitioner. Within the work sphere, she hopes to continue to empower and upskill young women and men within her team with the resources and the knowledge for them to pave their own paths. The advice that Preona would give to young women who are following in her path, regardless of the industry, is the same as the advice that she was lucky enough to have received when she was younger. This she says is to persevere. Preona explained, “In the face of every goal that you are trying to achieve, persevere and be consistent because consistency is what drives results.” When Preona does have the time and does have a break, she loves to go to the beach. She says, “I’m drawn to the ocean, for its tranquillity – I’m a beach-baby at heart. I love to read and continuously learn and spend time in the creative space. THERE IS MAGIC IN POSSIBILITIES “What I would like to say in closing,” said Preona, “Is that all women have a voice. Some of us have the opportunity to use our voice to inspire and empower others on larger scales. For some women that don’t have the opportunity, strive to inspire those around you and not lose hope, because what you do is important and does impact your environment for the better. If I could give advice to young women who are starting out in motor industry, don’t forget that there is magic in possibilities.” “I will leave you with a quote: “Amazing things happen when women help other women.”– Kasia Gospoś.

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Mayor: CLLR TE Maphumulo KZN Top Business Subscribe uMgungundlovu District Municipality The uMgungundlovu District Municipality is the second largest municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, and includes the capital city of the province, Pietermaritzburg Opportunity For Development The uMgungundlovu District Municipality is the second largest municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, and includes the capital city of the province, Pietermaritzburg. The district has a rich and complex natural environment with numerous resources, including traditional farmland communities, informal rural settlements and upmarket urban areas. An efficient network of roads and railways links the rural areas with urban centres with the N3 national road offering substantial opportunity for development. Seat of the District The Msunduzi Municipality is centred on the city of Pietermaritzburg, which is the seat of both the district and local municipality. Pietermaritzburg, the second largest city within KwaZulu-Natal and the eighth largest city in South Africa, has much potential for growth in the coming years. Tourism and Agriculture Opportunities Based in Wartburg/New Hanover, the uMshwathi Local Municipality is the largest of the seven local municipalities, comprising almost 2 000 km². The area has good rainfall, fertile soils and a temperate climate which results in significant sugar cane and maize production. The Albert Falls and Nagle Dams offer tourism and agriculture opportunities, with leisure activities including bass fishing, canoeing, kayaking and rowing. Successful Initiative With its municipal seat at Howick, uMngeni Municipality presents a mix of manufacturing enterprises, leisure and sporting facilities, as well as a burgeoning agricultural sector. Howick Falls, Karkloof Falls and Midmar Dam are tourism attractions, and the Midlands Meander is one of the most successful tourism initiatives in South Africa. The area lends itself to beef and dairy farming, timber production and the cultivation of vegetables. Bustling Town The administrative centre of Mpofana Local Municipality is the bustling town of Mooi River, which takes its name from the Mooirivier (pretty river) and Little Mooi tributary. The population/area ratio is the lowest in the district, emphasizing the viability of agricultural crops such as maize, wheat, beans, peas and potatoes. Cattle and sheep are farmed extensively, and the area boasts some of South Africa’s best racehorse stud farms. Ecologically Sustainable The Impendle Local Municipality borders on the Drakensberg mountain range. There is potential for ecologically sustainable tourism enterprises, particularly those focused on indigenous rock art, prolific bird life and fly-fishing. Community based craft endeavours and emerging micro enterprises point to the future. Predominantly Rural Named after the largest town in the area, Richmond Local Municipality is synonymous with timber, fruit and vegetable production, and wood products. The municipality is a place of great beauty with significant tourist attractions. Most of the population resides in areas which are rural and characterised by low levels of basic services and unemployment. Comparative Advantages Based in Camperdown, the Mkhambathini Local Municipality has several advantages. It is well located in relation to Durban and Pietermaritzburg and adjoins Cato Ridge, a potential industrial node. The N3 highway, which is identified in the KZN Spatial Growth and Development Strategy as a provincial development corridor, runs east west through the central part of the municipality. Development Agency The uMgungundlovu Economic Development Agency (uMEDA) facilitates strategic catalytic projects and champions the radical agrarian socio-economic transformation agenda of the district. (www.exploremidlands.co.za ) Back

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is the provincial agency mandated to carry out biodiversity conservation and associated activities in the province of KwaZulu-NatalEzemvelo KZN WildlifeEzemvelo KZN WildlifeEzemvelo KZN Wildlife is the provincial agency mandated to carry out biodiversity conservation and associated activities in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The primary focus of the organisation is biodiversity conservation - the management of more than 120 protected areas which include two World Heritage Sites which are the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site and the Isimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site. The organisation also applies provincial nature conservation legislation and its associated regulations. A secondary aspect is the management of one of the largest eco-tourism operation in South Africa. The model on which Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife operates is designed to make the organisation as independent as possible. Although it is a parastatal body receiving a subsidy from the provincial government, it can supplement this through its own business operations, generating some 40% of its operating budget. We are the custodians of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site, we are the conservation and ecotourism managers in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, we manage the world famous Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park genetic home to the southern white rhino and its fantastic story of recovery. We manage Ithala Game Reserve, Weenen Game Reserve and a host of smaller parks and nature reserves. Our District Conservation Officers work amongst communities outside of protected areas ensuring that the conservation legislation of the province is applied and to assist the public with any biodiversity conservation issues they might encounter. Our marine officers act as agents for Marine and Coastal Management, a branch of the national Department of Environment Affairs and apply appropriate marine legislation to protect our dwindling marine resources No biodiversity agency can operate without scientific input and Ezemvelo is no exception. Teams of ecologists, both in the protected areas and in regional offices, and our head office, are responsible for providing a scientific basis for management operations through applied research, for applying the requirements of national legislation regarding Environmental Impact Assessments, Integrated Management Plans and much more. Proper biodiversity conservation ensures that ecosystems goods and services are available to mankind. These include water, fuel, natural resources for creating housing, household goods and clothing, food and traditional medicines. Biodiversity conservation also provides the attraction of protected natural areas that draw tourists not only locally but from all over the world. Most tourists to South Africa are drawn by the allure of the game reserves - but they also pay for accommodation and service en route. In this way the effect of our game reserves is spread throughout the country. Eco - Tourism Ezemvelo manages one of the largest eco-tourism operations in South Africa. We offer 2 500 beds per night in a wide range of different accommodation types, and we offer camping accommodation to over 10 000 people per night. Our overnight visitor facilities range from a cave in the Maloti-Drakensberg Park through open campsites, self-catering rondavels, chalets, safari tents, to cottages and luxury lodges. Certain of the larger resorts, Didima, Giant's Castle and Hilltop in the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park and Ntshondwe in Ithala Game Reserve, also offer a restaurant. This diversity offers something to suit all pockets. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife offers many wonderful experiences for its visitors, these include guided walks, overnight Wilderness Trails in Imfolozi, access to ancient San rock-art, close-up encounters with crocodiles at the St Lucia Crocodile Centre, peace and solitude in the Drakensberg, unparalleled scenery and vistas and superb game viewing from the comfort of your own car or in a guided open vehicle tour. Partnerships Dedicated Community Conservation Officers and their staff work amongst rural communities, assisting and teaching good biodiversity conservation practice and a lot more. A levy on each tourist paying to enter a protected area provides funding for community projects, which are financed through the Community Levy Fund. An exciting new initiative is the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Biodiversity Stewardship programme in which we enter into partnerships with private landowners in order to protect valuable biodiversity assets that occur on that private land. Another active partnership programme is the WWF Black Rhino Range Expansion Project which seeks to spread the endangered black rhino to selected groupings of appropriate private land in KZN. The various protected areas in the KZN parks system are well worth a visit and it is seemly to keep in mind the hidden benefits of maintaining these parks for the benefit of the present and future generations. Full Name of Company: Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Nature of Business: Conservation, Partnerships and Ecotourism VISION To be a world renowned leader in the field of biodiversity conservation. MISSION To ensure effective conservation and sustainable use of KwaZulu Natal’s biodiversity in collaboration with stakeholders for the benefit of present and future generations. KEY PERSONNEL Communications Manager: Musa Mntambo CONTACT DETAILS Head Office Physical Address: 1 Peter Brown Drive, Montrose, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 Postal Address: P.O. Box 13053, Cascades, 3202 Tel: +27 (0)33 845 1999 Fax: +27 (0)33 845 1699 E-mail: mntambom@kznwildlife.com Website: www.kznwildlife.com Other Branches: Durban, Eshowe, Howick KZNWildlife Reservations Postal Address: P.O. Box 13069, Cascades, 3202, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Tel: +27 (0)33 845 1000 Fax: +27 (0)33 845 1001 E-mail: bookings@kznwildlife.com Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Protecting Natural Areas Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is the provincial agency mandated to carry out biodiversity conservation and associated activities in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The primary focus of the organisation is biodiversity conservation - the management of more than 120 protected areas which include two World Heritage Sites which are the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site and the Isimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site. The organisation also applies provincial nature conservation legislation and its associated regulations. A secondary aspect is the management of one of the largest eco-tourism operation in South Africa. The model on which Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife operates is designed to make the organisation as independent as possible. Although it is a parastatal body receiving a subsidy from the provincial government, it can supplement this through its own business operations, generating some 40% of its operating budget. We are the custodians of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site, we are the conservation and ecotourism managers in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, we manage the world famous Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park genetic home to the southern white rhino and its fantastic story of recovery. We manage Ithala Game Reserve, Weenen Game Reserve and a host of smaller parks and nature reserves. Our District Conservation Officers work amongst communities outside of protected areas ensuring that the conservation legislation of the province is applied and to assist the public with any biodiversity conservation issues they might encounter. Our marine officers act as agents for Marine and Coastal Management, a branch of the national Department of Environment Affairs and apply appropriate marine legislation to protect our dwindling marine resources No biodiversity agency can operate without scientific input and Ezemvelo is no exception. Teams of ecologists, both in the protected areas and in regional offices, and our head office, are responsible for providing a scientific basis for management operations through applied research, for applying the requirements of national legislation regarding Environmental Impact Assessments, Integrated Management Plans and much more. Proper biodiversity conservation ensures that ecosystems goods and services are available to mankind. These include water, fuel, natural resources for creating housing, household goods and clothing, food and traditional medicines. Biodiversity conservation also provides the attraction of protected natural areas that draw tourists not only locally but from all over the world. Most tourists to South Africa are drawn by the allure of the game reserves - but they also pay for accommodation and service en route. In this way the effect of our game reserves is spread throughout the country. Eco - Tourism Ezemvelo manages one of the largest eco-tourism operations in South Africa. We offer 2 500 beds per night in a wide range of different accommodation types, and we offer camping accommodation to over 10 000 people per night. Our overnight visitor facilities range from a cave in the Maloti-Drakensberg Park through open campsites, self-catering rondavels, chalets, safari tents, to cottages and luxury lodges. Certain of the larger resorts, Didima, Giant's Castle and Hilltop in the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park and Ntshondwe in Ithala Game Reserve, also offer a restaurant. This diversity offers something to suit all pockets. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife offers many wonderful experiences for its visitors, these include guided walks, overnight Wilderness Trails in Imfolozi, access to ancient San rock-art, close-up encounters with crocodiles at the St Lucia Crocodile Centre, peace and solitude in the Drakensberg, unparalleled scenery and vistas and superb game viewing from the comfort of your own car or in a guided open vehicle tour. Partnerships Dedicated Community Conservation Officers and their staff work amongst rural communities, assisting and teaching good biodiversity conservation practice and a lot more. A levy on each tourist paying to enter a protected area provides funding for community projects, which are financed through the Community Levy Fund. An exciting new initiative is the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Biodiversity Stewardship programme in which we enter into partnerships with private landowners in order to protect valuable biodiversity assets that occur on that private land. Another active partnership programme is the WWF Black Rhino Range Expansion Project which seeks to spread the endangered black rhino to selected groupings of appropriate private land in KZN. The various protected areas in the KZN parks system are well worth a visit and it is seemly to keep in mind the hidden benefits of maintaining these parks for the benefit of the present and future generations. Full Name of Company: Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Nature of Business: Conservation, Partnerships and Ecotourism VISION To be a world renowned leader in the field of biodiversity conservation. MISSION To ensure effective conservation and sustainable use of KwaZulu Natal’s biodiversity in collaboration with stakeholders for the benefit of present and future generations. KEY PERSONNEL Communications Manager: Musa Mntambo CONTACT DETAILS Head Office Physical Address: 1 Peter Brown Drive, Montrose, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 Postal Address: P.O. Box 13053, Cascades, 3202 Tel: +27 (0)33 845 1999 Fax: +27 (0)33 845 1699 E-mail: mntambom@kznwildlife.com Website: www.kznwildlife.com Other Branches: Durban, Eshowe, Howick KZNWildlife Reservations Postal Address: P.O. Box 13069, Cascades, 3202, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Tel: +27 (0)33 845 1000 Fax: +27 (0)33 845 1001 E-mail: bookings@kznwildlife.com Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is the provincial agency mandated to carry out biodiversity conservation and associated activities in the province of KwaZulu-Natal

Up Home Up Jasmeena Shiba JASMEENA SHIBA is a director at Royal Tyres, which is a leading tyre fitment centre and part of the Bestdrive franchise. Royal Tyres is a family run business that was started by Jasmeena’ s grandfather in 1939 and celebrates its 83rd anniversary in 2022. The company is South Africa’s oldest tyre dealer. Jasmeena was born in the heart of the Indian casbah in Victoria Street, Durban and later moved to Reservoir Hills. She studied Business Administration through ML Sultan Technikon, which led to her being exposed to many industries over the years where she also garnered international experience. Jasmeena lived in London, United Kingdom for 13 years between 1998 and 2011 where she worked as an IT Analyst for investment banks (Alexander Forbes, Deutsche Borse Bank), Media (Sky News), and Health Care (NHSU). Jasmeena joined the family business in 2011 as the first female director at Royal Tyres, which is predominantly male-orientated. This, together with Jasmeena’ s international business administration experience, has brought a new dimension to the business. She says, “Being the first female director in the history of the business is a difference in itself. I have added some female qualities to the business and always look at the female aspect. “Consequently, Jasmeena has been able to contribute to the business and the client experience, from a female perspective, bringing into the equation what a female client would like to experience when having her vehicle fitted with tyres, and has made these types of changes. Jasmeena has also implemented company policies and processes to assist staff in working efficiently and effectively. Her goal being to build a strong workforce and create an inclusive company culture. MOTIVATED AND ACCOUNTABLE For Jasmeena, her motivation comes from knowing the responsibilities she has as a director and employer. This motivation includes the responsibility she has for the livelihood of all the employees relying and depending on her. Her motivation extends to the responsibility she has for the sustainability and success of the business. “Being accountable for the business and its people, keeps me motivated and on track,” she commented. Her inspiration has been her father and mother who, she says, have gone through so many challenges with the business over the years. They have been her mentors and inspired her and her fellow directors. Jasmeena says, “They have definitely inspired us to take the business to the next level, they guide us if they see us making a wrong decision that could cost us.” Her father, who is CEO, is still actively involved in the business, to provide direction. Jasmeena commented, “We don’t do expensive school fees so to speak – we go to my dad who says, ‘no don’t do that or yes do that. So that has been a huge help.” TEAMWORK OVERCOMES CHALLENGES For Jasmeena, the most obvious challenges are being in the motor industry as a female in management. Despite this, she is well supported by the team and management board. Recent challenges, faced by Royal Tyres, as with many businesses, was Covid, and in Durban it was the floods, looting and protesting which broke many Durban businesses who could not recover their losses. “We worked with these challenges collectively as a team and a business. These were not challenges that I personally faced alone, we faced them as a team and this is how we overcame the challenges,” explains Jasmeena. “There were tough decisions that had to be made to survive, and our priority was our staff and the family’s dependent on them. For us working as a team, trusting our team, and constantly adapting to the changing environment, is how we overcame these challenges,” she said. “My future goals are simple but important,” says Jasmeena, “to be healthy, to be happy, support my team, support my staff, and strive to always do my best in all my endeavours.” VALUES ARE IMPORTANT In advising young women who are entering the business world, Jasmeena cautions, “Don’t lose yourself to prove yourself. Stay true to yourself and your values which are so important. Don’t get lost trying to make your mark or make a difference in a space that is not aligned with who you really are. Be humble and always trust your gut when it comes to a big decision. And be consistent, consistency delivers results.” Jasmeena has been married for 21 years and has three children. The boys are aged 16 and 12 and her daughter is 9, which, she says, means life is pretty busy. To stay balanced, she likes to keep fit and active as this allows her time to recalibrate. As a family they stay active by doing bike rides and going to the gym. CONSISTENCY IS KEY Jasmeena concludes by saying: “Sometimes when we start off, we cannot see the finish line. But don’t give up, keep going and the key is to be consistent. You won’t see the results immediately, but just keep going and be consistent as it’s a long-term thing, the results will come.”