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The KwaZulu-Natal Joint Municipal Pension/Provident Funds (NJMPF) drives inclusive, transparent and sustainable practices through innovation and financial literacyNJMPFThe KwaZulu-Natal Joint Municipal Pension/Provident Funds (NJMPF) drives inclusive, transparent and sustainable practices through innovation and financial literacyThe KwaZulu-Natal Joint Municipal Pension/Provident Funds (NJMPF) drives inclusive, transparent and sustainable practices through innovation and financial literacy. Lawmakers globally and international regulatory institutions exert stringent authority over financial institutions, particularly retirement funds because of the funds they hold. Whether these laws reduce or add value for stakeholders, the general perception is that as laws change and become more stringent, costs also escalate, and room for innovation and creativity is in some instances reduced. One organisation is leading the pack and offers a global example of what is meant by superior service. NJMPF is recognised internationally for excellence in governance, investments, treating customers fairly, financial literacy programmes and best practices in retirement funding services. NJMPF is a non-profit organisation, which provides retirement funding benefits for municipal employees in KwaZulu-Natal. These employees are employed at 55 municipalities in the Province. NJMPF’s vision is to provide superior retirement services and benefits to the over 22 000 active members and 9000+ pensioners and beneficiaries making up its membership. In a retirement funding perspective, retirement funds should advance the core business objective, while simultaneously developing systems to enhance members and communities through creativity and collaboration without incurring excessive costs. This view that drives plans and projects is motivated by teamwork, passion, strategic oversight, clear and proper communication and education, placing members at the core of decision making. The competitive edge for NJMPF is providing superior service to stakeholders at low fees and ensuring high investment returns which increases members retirement benefits. NJMPF has achieved excellent short and long-term investment performance which has enabled the funds to increase and improve benefits to members and pensioners. Pensioners of NJMPF are awarded increases and bonuses which greatly improve their standard of living. NJMPF has continued the tradition of obtaining clean audits from the Auditor General of its annual financial statements in an environment where clean audits are rare. This is an indication of the good corporate governance practices. NJMPF is complying with all principles applicable in the retirement industry. STAYING CONNECTED TO MEMBERS Beneficiaries Living with Disabilities The corporate social responsibility project undertaken in 2021 was more about connecting with the Fund’s members during a time of social distancing and contactless society. NJMPF wanted to show that its motto of ‘providing superior retirement services’ does not only apply to ‘the Funds’ investments practices and its customer services. Its motto also applies to beneficiaries who are affiliated with the Fund through parents who once worked for the municipality and who are now no more but left behind beneficiaries that were dependent on them for survival. NJMPF wanted to show that, they are not just a number on its system but an actual human being. Members Living with Disabilities Staying connected and constantly engaging with stakeholders and delivering the services that they require to make sound financial decisions with their retirement benefits is a priority for NJMPF. However, over the years through roadshows and annual information meetings, the Fund has picked up that members living with disabilities seldom attend these gatherings. Through research NJMPF has found that members living with disabilities were unable to get to these gatherings because the venues they were held at were not accessible to these members and their municipalities made no provision for the members to get to the venues. As a member-centric Fund NJMPF, under the spirit of Ubuntu campaign, thought best to identify municipalities with a members living with disabilities and visit them to provide an information sharing session they have not been privy to in the past. NJMPF understands that now more than ever, alongside providing superior retirement services to its stakeholders, it needs to have meaningful social impact campaigns. The practice of corporate social responsibility requires consistent and rigorous assessment and measurement of stakeholder perceptions, attitudes, and service needs thus NJMPF conducted an analysis to investigate who out of its stakeholders was not getting the attention they need and deserve. Members of the Fund living with disabilities who work for the various KZN municipalities were identified as the most vulnerable group (This was based on them being disabled and falling under a marginalised group in South Africa and in the work environment). This influenced the Fund’s decision to want to do something for this target group. This initiative was a follow up programme to the Fund’s “Celebration of a life well lived for the Fund’s Centenarians” held in 2020. In 2021 NJMPF recognised beneficiaries living with disabilities who receive a monthly pension from the Fund. Awards As NJMPF is a leader amongst its peers in the industry, it has notched up a commendable list of Awards in the industry, both locally and internationally. NJMPF has been acknowledged for excellence by the Institute of Retirement Funds Africa (IRFA), Standard Bank – Top Business Awards, Council for Retirement Funds in South Africa (Batseta) as well as Africa Investor (Ai), CFI, The European, European CEO, Stevie Awards and Innovation Awards by the World Pension Summit.Full Name of Company: KwaZulu-Natal Joint Municipal Pension/Provident Fuds (NJMPF) Industry Sector: Financial Services - Retirement Funding Industry Services / Products: Retirement Products - Superannuation Fund, Retirement Fund and Provident Fund Date Established: 1942 Customer Base: 22 000 Active Members and 9 629 Active Pensioners = 30 629 Total Membership No. of Employees: 44 Auditors / Accountants: Internal Auditors - SNG Grant Thornton External Auditors - Auditor General (AG) Bankers: Standard Bank KEY PERSONNEL CEO / Principal Officer: Bongi Mkhize Chief Operating Officer: Sithabile Msomi Chief Financial Officer: Zinhle Ndlovu Communications Manager: Sizwe Tshabalala CONTACT DETAILS Physical Address: 5 Derby Place, Derby Downs Office Park, University Road, Westville, 3630 Postal Address: P.O. Box 33, Westwood, 3633 Tel: +27 (0)31 279 5300 Fax: +27 (0)31 266 6715 E-mail: info@njmpf.co.za Website: www.njmpf.co.za SAM CAMILLERI is the CEO and Principal Officer of KwaZulu-Natal Joint Municipal Pension/ Provident Funds (NJMPF), which currently administers a total of R 18 billion. Camilleri’s professional career has included being appointed as a general manager for the Invivo Group in Australia - a large financial services company. He was then offered a position in South Africa as an asset manager for Sanlam, which he said has been a huge advantage to his current position. These experiences he said, have equipped him with a level of understanding that has been critical to his role at NJMPF. He was able to take his knowledge from the investment side of fund management and apply this acumen to administrating the pension fund. Camilleri was appointed as CEO of the NJMPF in July 2007 and has spent the last eleven years dramatically transforming the organisation from an old-fashioned paper-based bureaucracy to a local and international multi-award-winning retirement fund. His first task was to modernise the NJMPF’s operating policies and procedures. He says, “This was a journey that we were going to undertake, we were going to transform the business. It was difficult as we had to train staff and still deliver a service – it was an interesting experience.” An initial requirement was to upskill employees, which took place over a two-year period. Basic computer skills and programmes were taught and the almost five million paper files, which filled much of the office space, had to be captured on computer. “I had staff threatening to go on strike, one Friday afternoon, I removed the adding machines from everyone’s desks and from the Monday morning insisted that all calculations had to be computer based,” says Camilleri. The staff also needed to understand that they were employed by a non-profit organisation and were working for their clients’ benefit, which was a major culture change. The change in the ethos of the NJMPF was dramatic as from an old school institute, the staff were now required to strive for excellence and meet the expectations of their members and pensioners. Furthermore says Camilleri, the various awards that the NJMPF has since received have promoted the staff to want to achieve more. “They are very competitive, they enjoy winning and they see the awards we have received as their awards, which recognise their efforts.” In contrast to the previous closed-door policy, where staff were summoned by bells, Camilleri operates a very flat business structure with open communication. His staff are also welcome to participate and provide suggestions for procedures or innovations that will enhance value for the members and pensioners and other beneficiaries of the NJMPF. Even though there have been negative economic times, the NJMPF has had only one negative return in the last eighteen years. “We have pensioners now being paid more than when they are working. Throughout the last decade, we have always given our pensioners full CPI and in one year, we gave them a thirteenth cheque and special increase in less than three months. The result is that they are getting returns way above inflation,” said Camilleri. He added, “We now compete against the biggest investment funds and our returns are compatible against the best of best, such as Coronation and Investec.” “We are looking after our pensioners. Looking forward, we will be offering a living annuity fund and have recently introduced a new website as well as a mobile app, which allows them greater access to information about their funds.” Through running financial literacy programmes, the NJMPF is also trying to educate the municipal workers that it services and send the message that the more they save now, the better they will be in the long run. Camilleri says that he enjoys relaxing at home in his free time and usually spends his weekends watching his son’s various sporting activities. Full Name of Company: KwaZulu-Natal Joint Municipal Pension/Provident Fuds (NJMPF) Industry Sector: Financial Services - Retirement Funding Industry Services / Products: Retirement Products - Superannuation Fund, Retirement Fund and Provident Fund Date Established: 1942 Customer Base: 22 000 Active Members and 9 629 Active Pensioners = 30 629 Total Membership No. of Employees: 44 Auditors / Accountants: Internal Auditors - SNG Grant Thornton External Auditors - Auditor General (AG) Bankers: Standard Bank KEY PERSONNEL CEO / Principal Officer: Bongi Mkhize Chief Operating Officer: Sithabile Msomi Chief Financial Officer: Zinhle Ndlovu Communications Manager: Sizwe Tshabalala CONTACT DETAILS Physical Address: 5 Derby Place, Derby Downs Office Park, University Road, Westville, 3630 Postal Address: P.O. Box 33, Westwood, 3633 Tel: +27 (0)31 279 5300 Fax: +27 (0)31 266 6715 E-mail: info@njmpf.co.za Website: www.njmpf.co.za Up Back to Top Business Leaders Home Add Your Business Up Home About Us KZN Business Chambers Rewards Partners Editors NOTE KZN Top Business - Publishers notes - KZN Top Business Leaders - Launch 2024 Menu KZN Business Leaders Business Women Fyonn Kane Collection 2019 2022 Supertech Collection Top Business Women 2024 VIP Invite Awards Nominate TBW 2024 KZN Business Gurus News Bookshelf Shop On-line Events Contact The Team Top Business Portfolio Full Name of Company: KwaZulu-Natal Joint Municipal Pension/Provident Fuds (NJMPF) Industry Sector: Financial Services - Retirement Funding Industry Services / Products: Retirement Products - Superannuation Fund, Retirement Fund and Provident Fund Date Established: 1942 Customer Base: 22 000 Active Members and 9 629 Active Pensioners = 30 629 Total Membership No. of Employees: 44 Auditors / Accountants: Internal Auditors - SNG Grant Thornton External Auditors - Auditor General (AG) Bankers: Standard Bank KEY PERSONNEL CEO / Principal Officer: Bongi Mkhize Chief Operating Officer: Sithabile Msomi Chief Financial Officer: Zinhle Ndlovu Communications Manager: Sizwe Tshabalala CONTACT DETAILS Physical Address: 5 Derby Place, Derby Downs Office Park, University Road, Westville, 3630 Postal Address: P.O. Box 33, Westwood, 3633 Tel: +27 (0)31 279 5300 Fax: +27 (0)31 266 6715 E-mail: info@njmpf.co.za Website: www.njmpf.co.za The KwaZulu-Natal Joint Municipal Pension/Provident Funds (NJMPF) drives inclusive, transparent and sustainable practices through innovation and financial literacy. Lawmakers globally and international regulatory institutions exert stringent authority over financial institutions, particularly retirement funds because of the funds they hold. Whether these laws reduce or add value for stakeholders, the general perception is that as laws change and become more stringent, costs also escalate, and room for innovation and creativity is in some instances reduced. One organisation is leading the pack and offers a global example of what is meant by superior service. NJMPF is recognised internationally for excellence in governance, investments, treating customers fairly, financial literacy programmes and best practices in retirement funding services. NJMPF is a non-profit organisation, which provides retirement funding benefits for municipal employees in KwaZulu-Natal. These employees are employed at 55 municipalities in the Province. NJMPF’s vision is to provide superior retirement services and benefits to the over 22 000 active members and 9000+ pensioners and beneficiaries making up its membership. In a retirement funding perspective, retirement funds should advance the core business objective, while simultaneously developing systems to enhance members and communities through creativity and collaboration without incurring excessive costs. This view that drives plans and projects is motivated by teamwork, passion, strategic oversight, clear and proper communication and education, placing members at the core of decision making. The competitive edge for NJMPF is providing superior service to stakeholders at low fees and ensuring high investment returns which increases members retirement benefits. NJMPF has achieved excellent short and long-term investment performance which has enabled the funds to increase and improve benefits to members and pensioners. Pensioners of NJMPF are awarded increases and bonuses which greatly improve their standard of living. NJMPF has continued the tradition of obtaining clean audits from the Auditor General of its annual financial statements in an environment where clean audits are rare. This is an indication of the good corporate governance practices. NJMPF is complying with all principles applicable in the retirement industry. STAYING CONNECTED TO MEMBERS Beneficiaries Living with Disabilities The corporate social responsibility project undertaken in 2021 was more about connecting with the Fund’s members during a time of social distancing and contactless society. NJMPF wanted to show that its motto of ‘providing superior retirement services’ does not only apply to ‘the Funds’ investments practices and its customer services. Its motto also applies to beneficiaries who are affiliated with the Fund through parents who once worked for the municipality and who are now no more but left behind beneficiaries that were dependent on them for survival. NJMPF wanted to show that, they are not just a number on its system but an actual human being. Members Living with Disabilities Staying connected and constantly engaging with stakeholders and delivering the services that they require to make sound financial decisions with their retirement benefits is a priority for NJMPF. However, over the years through roadshows and annual information meetings, the Fund has picked up that members living with disabilities seldom attend these gatherings. Through research NJMPF has found that members living with disabilities were unable to get to these gatherings because the venues they were held at were not accessible to these members and their municipalities made no provision for the members to get to the venues. As a member-centric Fund NJMPF, under the spirit of Ubuntu campaign, thought best to identify municipalities with a members living with disabilities and visit them to provide an information sharing session they have not been privy to in the past. NJMPF understands that now more than ever, alongside providing superior retirement services to its stakeholders, it needs to have meaningful social impact campaigns. The practice of corporate social responsibility requires consistent and rigorous assessment and measurement of stakeholder perceptions, attitudes, and service needs thus NJMPF conducted an analysis to investigate who out of its stakeholders was not getting the attention they need and deserve. Members of the Fund living with disabilities who work for the various KZN municipalities were identified as the most vulnerable group (This was based on them being disabled and falling under a marginalised group in South Africa and in the work environment). This influenced the Fund’s decision to want to do something for this target group. This initiative was a follow up programme to the Fund’s “Celebration of a life well lived for the Fund’s Centenarians” held in 2020. In 2021 NJMPF recognised beneficiaries living with disabilities who receive a monthly pension from the Fund. Awards As NJMPF is a leader amongst its peers in the industry, it has notched up a commendable list of Awards in the industry, both locally and internationally. NJMPF has been acknowledged for excellence by the Institute of Retirement Funds Africa (IRFA), Standard Bank – Top Business Awards, Council for Retirement Funds in South Africa (Batseta) as well as Africa Investor (Ai), CFI, The European, European CEO, Stevie Awards and Innovation Awards by the World Pension Summit. More About the CEO Bongi Mkhize Meet the CEO

For over 25 years, aQuellé has delighted South Africans, delivering refreshing joy in every bottle of natural spring water and flavoured drinksAquelleFor over 25 years, aQuellé has delighted South Africans, delivering refreshing joy in every bottle of natural spring water and flavoured drinksIn 1998, aQuellé was born from a discovery of a pure, natural water source, a gift from God. The refreshing taste and purity was too good to keep to themselves, so they bottled it and named it aQuelle, blending the Latin word for water “aqua” with the German word for spring “Quelle”. For over 25 years, aQuellé has delighted South Africans, delivering refreshing joy in every bottle of natural spring water and flavoured drinks. History aQuellé is based on KwaSizabantu Mission which was established in 1970. The founder of the mission, Reverend Erlo Stegen, dedicated his life to preaching the gospel, helping and uplifting people and bringing them hope. aQuellé is one of the projects he started to support the missionary work and be able to make a difference in people’s lives. He initiated the bottling of water at a time where the idea seemed farfetched and nigh impossible for the South African market. But the Lord blessed his faith and the aQuellé brand has grown phenomenally over the years to become South Africa’s favourite water brand. Initially offering exceptional natural spring water, the brand expanded to include a range of four typically South African-flavoured drinks – Marula, Naartjie, Litchi and Honey Melon. Six more flavours and other ranges were added over the years to cater for every South African’s taste and need! The first factory was a mere 360m2. Due to the incredible increase in the demand for aQuellé, by God’s grace, it has been necessary to continuously expand the bottling plant and transport facilities, and the original plant has expanded to over 18 000m2 to date. In 2016 a second bottling plant was acquired in scenic Franschhoek. As with the main bottling plant in KwaZulu-Natal, the Franschhoek natural spring water is of exceptional quality and taste. The product bottled at this facility is mainly distributed to the Western Cape area, reducing aQuellé’s carbon footprint significantly and providing upliftment to the area. In March 2020 construction commenced on Kwa- Sizabantu Mission for a third facility of over 23 000m2. The brand-new facility was completed by mid-December, an astounding nine months later, despite the ongoing challenges of Covid-19 and the related national lockdowns. The plant was planned and machinery purchased with the aim of being as energy efficient and environmentally friendly as possible. The aQuellé ViV sports and power drinks range was launched in 2021 and within a year of its release had won the Gold Pack award for best in beverages and best in plastic, as well as an international award for the best new brand. A Brand for People The positive impact that aQuellé’s growth has on South Africans is thrilling. This is the heart of aQuellé. As a Christian, community-based organisation, with its very reason for existence being to uplift people, aQuelle lives out its brand values every day. The company is involved in a broad spectrum of projects such as the distribution of water to needy communities, cleanup initiatives, support during pandemics and natural disasters, awareness campaigns for diabetes and local feeding schemes. aQuellé actively supports outdoor events all over the country every year. Through this participation, aQuellé promotes a fun, wholesome lifestyle. With its three bottling plants and the increase of job opportunities created by aQuelle, families are sustained, livelihoods are improved, and children are given better prospects. Looking Forward Beyond its own rural home, aQuellé looks forward to refreshing South Africa with its pristine quality, affordable and delicious refreshment in every bottle produced. The company echoes the prayer of its founder, Reverend Erlo Stegen: “Lord, thank you for what You are doing. You have made the impossible possible. We praise Your holy name.”Full Name of Company: Ekhamanzi Springs (Pty) Ltd t/a aQuellé Industry Sector: Manufacturing Products: Bottled Water - Natural Spring Water, Flavoured Drinks Date Established: 1998 Customer Base: Major retailers and wholesalers, independent outlets in South Africa; neighbouring countries KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Nico Bosman General Manager: Ruth Combrink Operations Manager: Gladson Songelwa Sales & Key Accounts Managers: Sibusiso Majola, Suzelle Stegen Marketing Manager: Sharon Combrink CONTACT DETAILS Physical Address: Silverstream Farm, Kranskop, South Africa Postal Address: Private Bag 260, Kranskop, 3268, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Tel: +27 (0)32 492 0500 Email: mail@aquelle.co.za Website: www.aquelle.co.zaFull Name of Company: Ekhamanzi Springs (Pty) Ltd t/a aQuellé Industry Sector: Manufacturing Products: Bottled Water - Natural Spring Water, Flavoured Drinks Date Established: 1998 Customer Base: Major retailers and wholesalers, independent outlets in South Africa; neighbouring countries KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Nico Bosman General Manager: Ruth Combrink Operations Manager: Gladson Songelwa Sales & Key Accounts Managers: Sibusiso Majola, Suzelle Stegen Marketing Manager: Sharon Combrink CONTACT DETAILS Physical Address: Silverstream Farm, Kranskop, South Africa Postal Address: Private Bag 260, Kranskop, 3268, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Tel: +27 (0)32 492 0500 Email: mail@aquelle.co.za Website: www.aquelle.co.za Up Back to Top Business Leaders Home Add Your Business Up Home About Us KZN Business Chambers Rewards Partners Editors NOTE KZN Top Business - Publishers notes - KZN Top Business Leaders - Launch 2024 Menu KZN Business Leaders Business Women Fyonn Kane Collection 2019 2022 Supertech Collection Top Business Women 2024 VIP Invite Awards Nominate TBW 2024 KZN Business Gurus News Bookshelf Shop On-line Events Contact The Team Top Business Portfolio Full Name of Company: Ekhamanzi Springs (Pty) Ltd t/a aQuellé Industry Sector: Manufacturing Products: Bottled Water - Natural Spring Water, Flavoured Drinks Date Established: 1998 Customer Base: Major retailers and wholesalers, independent outlets in South Africa; neighbouring countries KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Nico Bosman General Manager: Ruth Combrink Operations Manager: Gladson Songelwa Sales & Key Accounts Managers: Sibusiso Majola, Suzelle Stegen Marketing Manager: Sharon Combrink CONTACT DETAILS Physical Address: Silverstream Farm, Kranskop, South Africa Postal Address: Private Bag 260, Kranskop, 3268, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Tel: +27 (0)32 492 0500 Email: mail@aquelle.co.za Website: www.aquelle.co.za In 1998, aQuellé was born from a discovery of a pure, natural water source, a gift from God. The refreshing taste and purity was too good to keep to themselves, so they bottled it and named it aQuelle, blending the Latin word for water “aqua” with the German word for spring “Quelle”. For over 25 years, aQuellé has delighted South Africans, delivering refreshing joy in every bottle of natural spring water and flavoured drinks. History aQuellé is based on KwaSizabantu Mission which was established in 1970. The founder of the mission, Reverend Erlo Stegen, dedicated his life to preaching the gospel, helping and uplifting people and bringing them hope. aQuellé is one of the projects he started to support the missionary work and be able to make a difference in people’s lives. He initiated the bottling of water at a time where the idea seemed farfetched and nigh impossible for the South African market. But the Lord blessed his faith and the aQuellé brand has grown phenomenally over the years to become South Africa’s favourite water brand. Initially offering exceptional natural spring water, the brand expanded to include a range of four typically South African-flavoured drinks – Marula, Naartjie, Litchi and Honey Melon. Six more flavours and other ranges were added over the years to cater for every South African’s taste and need! The first factory was a mere 360m2. Due to the incredible increase in the demand for aQuellé, by God’s grace, it has been necessary to continuously expand the bottling plant and transport facilities, and the original plant has expanded to over 18 000m2 to date. In 2016 a second bottling plant was acquired in scenic Franschhoek. As with the main bottling plant in KwaZulu-Natal, the Franschhoek natural spring water is of exceptional quality and taste. The product bottled at this facility is mainly distributed to the Western Cape area, reducing aQuellé’s carbon footprint significantly and providing upliftment to the area. In March 2020 construction commenced on Kwa- Sizabantu Mission for a third facility of over 23 000m2. The brand-new facility was completed by mid-December, an astounding nine months later, despite the ongoing challenges of Covid-19 and the related national lockdowns. The plant was planned and machinery purchased with the aim of being as energy efficient and environmentally friendly as possible. The aQuellé ViV sports and power drinks range was launched in 2021 and within a year of its release had won the Gold Pack award for best in beverages and best in plastic, as well as an international award for the best new brand. A Brand for People The positive impact that aQuellé’s growth has on South Africans is thrilling. This is the heart of aQuellé. As a Christian, community-based organisation, with its very reason for existence being to uplift people, aQuelle lives out its brand values every day. The company is involved in a broad spectrum of projects such as the distribution of water to needy communities, cleanup initiatives, support during pandemics and natural disasters, awareness campaigns for diabetes and local feeding schemes. aQuellé actively supports outdoor events all over the country every year. Through this participation, aQuellé promotes a fun, wholesome lifestyle. With its three bottling plants and the increase of job opportunities created by aQuelle, families are sustained, livelihoods are improved, and children are given better prospects. Looking Forward Beyond its own rural home, aQuellé looks forward to refreshing South Africa with its pristine quality, affordable and delicious refreshment in every bottle produced. The company echoes the prayer of its founder, Reverend Erlo Stegen: “Lord, thank you for what You are doing. You have made the impossible possible. We praise Your holy name.” More About the CEO Nico Bosman Meet the CEO

Belgotex is Africa’s leading carpet and artificial grass manufacturer. As a soft flooring specialist, the company designs, makes and distributes high-quality broadloom and modular carpets with custom solutions available to the commercial marketBelgotexBelgotex is Africa’s leading carpet and artificial grass manufacturer. As a soft flooring specialist, the company designs, makes and distributes high-quality broadloom and modular carpets with custom solutions available to the commercial marketBelgotex has been a leader in the local flooring industry for more than 38 years and has a healthy export market for high end residential, corporate and commercial flooring. As a member of the multinational Belgotex International Group, with seven companies over four continents, the South African entity is proud to take Africa to the world. Belgotex’s global footprint is on the pulse of design, décor and lifestyle trends that enrich the brand experience that is delivered on home soil. Belgotex is Africa’s leading carpet and artificial grass manufacturer. As a soft flooring specialist, the company designs, makes and distributes high-quality broadloom and modular carpets with custom solutions available to the commercial market. Their extensive product portfolio includes luxury and specialist vinyls and artificial grass. The company’s continuous investment in technology has laid the foundation for manufacturing excellence and adapting to market trends has ensured that Belgotex remains competitive, locally and internationally. Belgotex takes great pride in their innovative approach to business, and in an age where the product is no longer a differentiator, they focus their investments and energy on their people, their brand, and their distribution channel. The Green Journey Operating from their 100 000m2 green factory, Belgotex is committed to sustainability on all levels. ‘We Tread Softly’ is one of their core values, and this is very evident in what they do. Raw materials for several products are derived from post-industrial and post-consumer waste, and the needle-punch ranges are made with a blend of polypropylene and recycled eco-fibre. This considerably lowers the embodied energy associated with virgin raw material use. A Carbon Footprint analysis was done in 2010 and, Belgotex developed their blueprint for carbon emission reductions, using integrated carbon management systems to reduce their carbon footprint significantly. Numerous energy optimisation initiatives have provided more sustainable energy sources, including the 17 million rand photovoltaic solar power plant that provides about 5% of the company’s annual energy requirement. The rainwater harvesting initiative considerably reduced water consumption by using rainwater from the factory’s roofs in non-critical applications. The company’s move to 100% solution dyed yarn production has also resulted in significant water, chemical and energy savings. This has saved a precious resource, distanced Belgotex from old technology and offers clients a far superior ‘stain proof’ yarn system. In alignment with the three Rs of waste management – reduce, reuse, and recycle – Belgotex seeks to reduce inputs, reuse materials and recycle waste from the company’s operations, effectively reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill. The ongoing ‘Green Journey’ aligns with Belgotex’s value We Tread Softly, which speaks to the company’s commitment to operational sustainability practices. Best Practice The company adheres to international best-practice principles and frameworks such as the ISO Quality and Environmental ISO 9001 (Quality management system), ISO 14001 (Environmental management system), ISO 14064/7 (Greenhouse gas emissions reporting), ISO 14040/4/6 (Life cycle assessment), ISO 14024/5 (Environmental labelling), GRI-GR4 Guidelines, 12 Principles, and the GreenTag and GreenStar 6 Star certifications. Belgotex Foundation The company has a history of establishing, supporting, and implementing programmes that uplift communities and organisations. The Belgotex Foundation, established in 2015, was initially dedicated to early childhood development. The Foundation success fully transformed numerous projects with their wide range of products but has concluded that the role of the Foundation was far greater than ECD revamps and upgrades. Edward Colle, Belgotex’s CEO and co-founder of the Belgotex Foundation said, “Belgotex believes wholeheartedly in a ‘hand-up’ rather than a ‘hand-out’ approach, and we are proud to be associated with initiatives that support the efforts of communities and individuals to improve their socio-economic circumstances.” “If we look around, we cannot be proud of the current situation in society. It may be more evident in this beautiful country we live in, but the same social decay and lack of inclusive growth is evident globally. This is not part of our purpose, and if we don’t address the situation, we will leave our children a very challenging set of cards. On a fundamental level, if we cannot look after our planet and the society that occupies it, we will have a very dysfunctional set of circumstances which will put immense pressure on business, as the environment will not be conducive to any form of growth. The sooner we address and deal with these issues the better it will be in the long run.” The Belgotex Academy was launched in 1999 and provides flooring installation training, technical sales training and estimating training across the various product categories offered by Belgotex. In addition, the company offers youth and employee development through internship and learnership programmes, various training and awareness programmes and employee wellness campaigns.Full Name of Company: Belgotex South Africa Nature of Business: Manufacturing Services / Products: Flooring - carpets, vinyl, artificial grass, artificial sports surfaces, underlay Date Established: 1983 Subsidiaries: Greenfields, Likewise, Voke, YUDU Customer Base: Suppliers/ Retailers No. of Employees: 700+ Auditors / Accountants: Deloitte Bankers: Standard Bank Industry Quality Standards: ISO 9001; ISO 14000 series of standards: ISO 14025, ISO 14040/4/6, ISO 14064/7; ISO 18001, GreenTag Certification, GreenStar 6 Star Rating VISION To be a recognised, world-class, African brand showcase through our deep connection with our people, product and the planet. MISSION Belgotex design, manufacture and deliver quality floors that endure the speed of life. CORE PURPOSE We bring a platform for authenticity to every walk of life through creativity, communication and collaboration. KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Edward Colle Financial Director: Steve Truter CONTACT DETAILS Head Office Physical Address: 20 Chesterfield Road Postal Address: P.O. Box 3228, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 Tel: +27 (0)33 897 7500 E-mail: info@belgotex.co.za; hello@belgotex.co.za Website: www.belgotex.co.za Branches: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Free State, UmhlangaEDWARD COLLE, after completing his studies at Stellenbosch, Colle spent four years working in one of his mother's businesses before officially joining Belgotex. He views this time as vital to his professional development, and the broad foundation he gained in this smaller business has stood him in good stead in his career at Belgotex. Belgotex was founded in the 1950s and evolved into a multi-national corporate spanning five continents. Despite being brought up in the flooring industry and being the third generation in this family-owned business, Colle earned his stripes before being promoted to the executive team. Starting on the factory floor, he moved slowly through the business, taking learnings from each stage of his journey and getting to know the staff on a personal level. Colle has spent the last eleven years with Belgotex and was appointed as CEO of Belgotex in August 2018. He has a passion for the industry which motivates him daily and is committed to building the company's brand. Sustainability in all aspects of the business is central to the way Belgotex does business. Colle brings a unique perspective to the business. He is acutely aware of the value of multiple insights and diversity of opinion, and says this inclusive attitude allows him to have an objective view of the world. This embodies his philosophy that there is no black or white in life and that your experiences and exposure to life are going to inform your perspective. Colle has a progressive management style and strongly supports the concept of the win-win approach. He has a clear vision for the future of Belgotex and the company continually strives to develop the business and inspire their people to achieve the unimaginable. Colle credits his ability to empathise with others, and trying to understand other people's viewpoints, as a strength that he contributed to his success. He points out that challenging the status quo is not always plain sailing, but by doing so they create greater opportunities and a greater meaning in what they do. "When facing challenges," says Colle, "managing your frustrations and focusing on your objectives are essential." The "Belgotex Green Journey" was initiated well before he joined the company, and he is committed to taking it to the next level. He views the environmental sustainability of the business as best practice, and as a never-ending journey. "On a fundamental level, if we cannot look after our planet and the society that occupies it, we will have a very dysfunctional set of circumstances which will put immense pressure on business, as the environment will not be conducive to any form of growth." Belgotex believes wholeheartedly in a 'hand-up' rather than a 'hand-out' approach, and Colle is co-founder of the Belgotex Foundation which was established seven years ago. The Foundation's focus was initially focused on three key areas: wildlife conservation, early childhood development and economic upliftment through vocational training, but has recently morphed into something much bigger. "We're proud to be associated with initiatives that support the efforts of communities and individuals to improve their socio-economic circumstances," says Colle. "And we have the opportunity to make a significant difference in society through the scale we've created." On a personal level, Colle and his wife Sarah are embarking on a 90-hectare agricultural restoration project. Sarah is a chef by profession so has always had a passion for food. Their plan is to run a training facility for the community in which they live so that these skills can be transferred and create a restaurant and deli which serves all the local ingredients to its patrons. "I'm not sure that we will ever find the perfect balance in life between work, family and social," says Colle, "but we try to juggle these three balls as effectively as possible." Full Name of Company: Belgotex South Africa Nature of Business: Manufacturing Services / Products: Flooring - carpets, vinyl, artificial grass, artificial sports surfaces, underlay Date Established: 1983 Subsidiaries: Greenfields, Likewise, Voke, YUDU Customer Base: Suppliers/ Retailers No. of Employees: 700+ Auditors / Accountants: Deloitte Bankers: Standard Bank Industry Quality Standards: ISO 9001; ISO 14000 series of standards: ISO 14025, ISO 14040/4/6, ISO 14064/7; ISO 18001, GreenTag Certification, GreenStar 6 Star Rating VISION To be a recognised, world-class, African brand showcase through our deep connection with our people, product and the planet. MISSION Belgotex design, manufacture and deliver quality floors that endure the speed of life. CORE PURPOSE We bring a platform for authenticity to every walk of life through creativity, communication and collaboration. KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Edward Colle Financial Director: Steve Truter CONTACT DETAILS Head Office Physical Address: 20 Chesterfield Road Postal Address: P.O. Box 3228, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 Tel: +27 (0)33 897 7500 E-mail: info@belgotex.co.za; hello@belgotex.co.za Website: www.belgotex.co.za Branches: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Free State, Umhlanga Up Back to Top Business Leaders Home Add Your Business Up Home About Us KZN Business Chambers Rewards Partners Editors NOTE KZN Top Business - Publishers notes - KZN Top Business Leaders - Launch 2024 Menu KZN Business Leaders Business Women Fyonn Kane Collection 2019 2022 Supertech Collection Top Business Women 2024 VIP Invite Awards Nominate TBW 2024 KZN Business Gurus News Bookshelf Shop On-line Events Contact The Team Top Business Portfolio Full Name of Company: Belgotex South Africa Nature of Business: Manufacturing Services / Products: Flooring - carpets, vinyl, artificial grass, artificial sports surfaces, underlay Date Established: 1983 Subsidiaries: Greenfields, Likewise, Voke, YUDU Customer Base: Suppliers/ Retailers No. of Employees: 700+ Auditors / Accountants: Deloitte Bankers: Standard Bank Industry Quality Standards: ISO 9001; ISO 14000 series of standards: ISO 14025, ISO 14040/4/6, ISO 14064/7; ISO 18001, GreenTag Certification, GreenStar 6 Star Rating VISION To be a recognised, world-class, African brand showcase through our deep connection with our people, product and the planet. MISSION Belgotex design, manufacture and deliver quality floors that endure the speed of life. CORE PURPOSE We bring a platform for authenticity to every walk of life through creativity, communication and collaboration. KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Edward Colle Financial Director: Steve Truter CONTACT DETAILS Head Office Physical Address: 20 Chesterfield Road Postal Address: P.O. Box 3228, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 Tel: +27 (0)33 897 7500 E-mail: info@belgotex.co.za ; hello@belgotex.co.za Website: www.belgotex.co.za Branches: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Free State, Umhlanga Belgotex has been a leader in the local flooring industry for more than 38 years and has a healthy export market for high end residential, corporate and commercial flooring. As a member of the multinational Belgotex International Group, with seven companies over four continents, the South African entity is proud to take Africa to the world. Belgotex’s global footprint is on the pulse of design, décor and lifestyle trends that enrich the brand experience that is delivered on home soil. Belgotex is Africa’s leading carpet and artificial grass manufacturer. As a soft flooring specialist, the company designs, makes and distributes high-quality broadloom and modular carpets with custom solutions available to the commercial market. Their extensive product portfolio includes luxury and specialist vinyls and artificial grass. The company’s continuous investment in technology has laid the foundation for manufacturing excellence and adapting to market trends has ensured that Belgotex remains competitive, locally and internationally. Belgotex takes great pride in their innovative approach to business, and in an age where the product is no longer a differentiator, they focus their investments and energy on their people, their brand, and their distribution channel. The Green Journey Operating from their 100 000m2 green factory, Belgotex is committed to sustainability on all levels. ‘We Tread Softly’ is one of their core values, and this is very evident in what they do. Raw materials for several products are derived from post-industrial and post-consumer waste, and the needle-punch ranges are made with a blend of polypropylene and recycled eco-fibre. This considerably lowers the embodied energy associated with virgin raw material use. A Carbon Footprint analysis was done in 2010 and, Belgotex developed their blueprint for carbon emission reductions, using integrated carbon management systems to reduce their carbon footprint significantly. Numerous energy optimisation initiatives have provided more sustainable energy sources, including the 17 million rand photovoltaic solar power plant that provides about 5% of the company’s annual energy requirement. The rainwater harvesting initiative considerably reduced water consumption by using rainwater from the factory’s roofs in non-critical applications. The company’s move to 100% solution dyed yarn production has also resulted in significant water, chemical and energy savings. This has saved a precious resource, distanced Belgotex from old technology and offers clients a far superior ‘stain proof’ yarn system. In alignment with the three Rs of waste management – reduce, reuse, and recycle – Belgotex seeks to reduce inputs, reuse materials and recycle waste from the company’s operations, effectively reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill. The ongoing ‘Green Journey’ aligns with Belgotex’s value We Tread Softly, which speaks to the company’s commitment to operational sustainability practices. Best Practice The company adheres to international best-practice principles and frameworks such as the ISO Quality and Environmental ISO 9001 (Quality management system), ISO 14001 (Environmental management system), ISO 14064/7 (Greenhouse gas emissions reporting), ISO 14040/4/6 (Life cycle assessment), ISO 14024/5 (Environmental labelling), GRI-GR4 Guidelines, 12 Principles, and the GreenTag and GreenStar 6 Star certifications. Belgotex Foundation The company has a history of establishing, supporting, and implementing programmes that uplift communities and organisations. The Belgotex Foundation, established in 2015, was initially dedicated to early childhood development. The Foundation success fully transformed numerous projects with their wide range of products but has concluded that the role of the Foundation was far greater than ECD revamps and upgrades. Edward Colle, Belgotex’s CEO and co-founder of the Belgotex Foundation said, “Belgotex believes wholeheartedly in a ‘hand-up’ rather than a ‘hand-out’ approach, and we are proud to be associated with initiatives that support the efforts of communities and individuals to improve their socio-economic circumstances.” “If we look around, we cannot be proud of the current situation in society. It may be more evident in this beautiful country we live in, but the same social decay and lack of inclusive growth is evident globally. This is not part of our purpose, and if we don’t address the situation, we will leave our children a very challenging set of cards. On a fundamental level, if we cannot look after our planet and the society that occupies it, we will have a very dysfunctional set of circumstances which will put immense pressure on business, as the environment will not be conducive to any form of growth. The sooner we address and deal with these issues the better it will be in the long run.” The Belgotex Academy was launched in 1999 and provides flooring installation training, technical sales training and estimating training across the various product categories offered by Belgotex. In addition, the company offers youth and employee development through internship and learnership programmes, various training and awareness programmes and employee wellness campaigns. More About the CEO Edward Colle Meet the CEO

With 25 retail outlets ‘Your Family Butcher’ can be found on your way to work or coming back homeBluff Meat Supply With 25 retail outlets ‘Your Family Butcher’ can be found on your way to work or coming back homeThe Bluff Meat Supply/Mndeni Meat Group was founded in 1960 as a family run business. The business has grown into an entity that has consistently been KwaZulu-Natal’s favourite family butcher since its earliest days. From humble beginnings on the Bluff in 1960 and Mndeni Meats outlets started in 1986, the group has grown into a multi-faceted meat group, encompassing both retail and manufacturing entities. These consist of the following: • 20 Bluff Meat Supply retail outlets • 5 Bluff Meat Supply Mndeni Meats retail outlets With 25 retail outlets ‘Your Family Butcher’ can be found on your way to work or coming back home. As professional master butchers, they source the best quality ingredients from reputable local and international suppliers, which guarantee the freshest meat and meat products at your nearest Bluff Meat Supply. They always have a wide variety of all these products in stock freshly cut and prepared or made to order. Just like the ever-changing dynamics within the South African market, Bluff Meat Supply and Mndeni Meats have adapted to the needs of the South African consumer. They are strategically located across the KwaZulu-Natal region with their stores firmly placed as the provider of choice for the middle to lower income groups. Highest Standards At Bluff Meat Supply/Mndeni Meat our dedication as professional master butchers means that they can be relied on to consistently deliver quality product at affordable prices, earning them a reputation they are proud of: they can be trusted to help grow healthy families. Families are at the heart of each and every South African and Bluff Meat Supply and Mndeni Meats, are no different. Their high-quality standards and competition beating prices have resulted in an ever-increasing demand for their products, which are available to the public at all Bluff Meat Supply and Mndeni Meats stores. They source the best quality ingredients from reputable local and international suppliers which guarantee the freshest meat and meat products at your nearest Bluff Meat Supply. Look to them for any beef, lamb, pork, chicken and processed products. They always have a wide variety of all these products in stock freshly cut and prepared or made to order. They have been voted KZN’s favourite butchery for the past 13 years running, by the Daily News (http://yourchoicekzn.co.za/) The stores have also won numerous Cleaver Awards over the years, as voted best butchery in KZN by the Red Meat Association of SA https://www.facebook.com/CleaverAwards/ Their Brand Through their BMS brand, Bluff Meat Supply special ises in supplying local and export markets with leading meat products to the food service and retail industries. Bluff Meat Supply supplies the full range of meat cuts and carcasses into the meat industry, including food manufacture, butchery, retail, pet food and other channels. The BMS/Mndeni brand provides the same quality product while focussing on the strategic price points to facilitate retail outlets that can service the greater community.Full Name of Company: Bluff Meat Supply (PTY) LTD Nature of Business: FMCG: Butchery Services / Products: Fresh and Frozen Meat and Ready to Eat Products Date Established: 1960 Customer Base: LSM 5 - 10 No. of Employees: 2500 VISION To be recognised countrywide as the leading independent butcher. MISSION To continue to build our business by being Master Butchers: • By being proud of our ability. • Using our pride to create ownership and loyalty. • Supplementing our ability as Master Butchers with business savvy. • Ensuring the loyalty of suppliers. • And most of all, satisfying our customer. KEY PERSONNEL Group CEO: Mark Bielovich Retail CEO: Vince Holtzhausen Retail Executive: Mark Barker Finance Director: Devin Griffiths Head of Marketing: Cameron Belling Commercial Executive: Rudi Ortmann Facilities Executive: Bradley Loubser IT Executive: Gary Hutchinson CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 1399 Chris Hani Road, Durban North, KZN Tel: +27 (0)31 350 4440 E-mail: feedback@bluffmeatsupply.co.za Website: www.bluffmeatsupply.co.zaFull Name of Company: Bluff Meat Supply (PTY) LTD Nature of Business: FMCG: Butchery Services / Products: Fresh and Frozen Meat and Ready to Eat Products Date Established: 1960 Customer Base: LSM 5 - 10 No. of Employees: 2500 VISION To be recognised countrywide as the leading independent butcher. MISSION To continue to build our business by being Master Butchers: • By being proud of our ability. • Using our pride to create ownership and loyalty. • Supplementing our ability as Master Butchers with business savvy. • Ensuring the loyalty of suppliers. • And most of all, satisfying our customer. KEY PERSONNEL Group CEO: Mark Bielovich Retail CEO: Vince Holtzhausen Retail Executive: Mark Barker Finance Director: Devin Griffiths Head of Marketing: Cameron Belling Commercial Executive: Rudi Ortmann Facilities Executive: Bradley Loubser IT Executive: Gary Hutchinson CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 1399 Chris Hani Road, Durban North, KZN Tel: +27 (0)31 350 4440 E-mail: feedback@bluffmeatsupply.co.za Website: www.bluffmeatsupply.co.za Up Back to Top Business Leaders Home Add Your Business Up Home About Us KZN Business Chambers Rewards Partners Editors NOTE KZN Top Business - Publishers notes - KZN Top Business Leaders - Launch 2024 Menu KZN Business Leaders Business Women Fyonn Kane Collection 2019 2022 Supertech Collection Top Business Women 2024 VIP Invite Awards Nominate TBW 2024 KZN Business Gurus News Bookshelf Shop On-line Events Contact The Team Top Business Portfolio Full Name of Company: Bluff Meat Supply (PTY) LTD Nature of Business: FMCG: Butchery Services / Products: Fresh and Frozen Meat and Ready to Eat Products Date Established: 1960 Customer Base: LSM 5 - 10 No. of Employees: 2500 VISION To be recognised countrywide as the leading independent butcher. MISSION To continue to build our business by being Master Butchers: • By being proud of our ability. • Using our pride to create ownership and loyalty. • Supplementing our ability as Master Butchers with business savvy. • Ensuring the loyalty of suppliers. • And most of all, satisfying our customer. KEY PERSONNEL Group CEO: Mark Bielovich Retail CEO: Vince Holtzhausen Retail Executive: Mark Barker Finance Director: Devin Griffiths Head of Marketing: Cameron Belling Commercial Executive: Rudi Ortmann Facilities Executive: Bradley Loubser IT Executive: Gary Hutchinson CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 1399 Chris Hani Road, Durban North, KZN Tel: +27 (0)31 350 4440 E-mail: feedback@bluffmeatsupply.co.za Website: www.bluffmeatsupply.co.za The Bluff Meat Supply/Mndeni Meat Group was founded in 1960 as a family run business. The business has grown into an entity that has consistently been KwaZulu-Natal’s favourite family butcher since its earliest days. From humble beginnings on the Bluff in 1960 and Mndeni Meats outlets started in 1986, the group has grown into a multi-faceted meat group, encompassing both retail and manufacturing entities. These consist of the following: • 20 Bluff Meat Supply retail outlets • 5 Bluff Meat Supply Mndeni Meats retail outlets With 25 retail outlets ‘Your Family Butcher’ can be found on your way to work or coming back home. As professional master butchers, they source the best quality ingredients from reputable local and international suppliers, which guarantee the freshest meat and meat products at your nearest Bluff Meat Supply. They always have a wide variety of all these products in stock freshly cut and prepared or made to order. Just like the ever-changing dynamics within the South African market, Bluff Meat Supply and Mndeni Meats have adapted to the needs of the South African consumer. They are strategically located across the KwaZulu-Natal region with their stores firmly placed as the provider of choice for the middle to lower income groups. Highest Standards At Bluff Meat Supply/Mndeni Meat our dedication as professional master butchers means that they can be relied on to consistently deliver quality product at affordable prices, earning them a reputation they are proud of: they can be trusted to help grow healthy families. Families are at the heart of each and every South African and Bluff Meat Supply and Mndeni Meats, are no different. Their high-quality standards and competition beating prices have resulted in an ever-increasing demand for their products, which are available to the public at all Bluff Meat Supply and Mndeni Meats stores. They source the best quality ingredients from reputable local and international suppliers which guarantee the freshest meat and meat products at your nearest Bluff Meat Supply. Look to them for any beef, lamb, pork, chicken and processed products. They always have a wide variety of all these products in stock freshly cut and prepared or made to order. They have been voted KZN’s favourite butchery for the past 13 years running, by the Daily News (http://yourchoicekzn.co.za/) The stores have also won numerous Cleaver Awards over the years, as voted best butchery in KZN by the Red Meat Association of SA https://www.facebook.com/CleaverAwards/ Their Brand Through their BMS brand, Bluff Meat Supply special ises in supplying local and export markets with leading meat products to the food service and retail industries. Bluff Meat Supply supplies the full range of meat cuts and carcasses into the meat industry, including food manufacture, butchery, retail, pet food and other channels. The BMS/Mndeni brand provides the same quality product while focussing on the strategic price points to facilitate retail outlets that can service the greater community. More About the CEO Mark Bielovich Meet the CEO

The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners is a registered woman-owned and led professional virtual accounting firm dedicated to supporting startups and SMEs in DurbanThe Busy BookkeeperThe Busy Bookkeeper and Partners is a registered woman-owned and led professional virtual accounting firm dedicated to supporting startups and SMEs in DurbanThe Busy Bookkeeper and Partners is a registered woman-owned and led professional virtual accounting firm dedicated to supporting startups and SMEs in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa. As a certified Sage Business Cloud adviser, registered accountant, and author, Magdalene van der Walt founded The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners in 2017 to make a difference in the lives of fellow business owners, the KwaZulu-Natal community, and the young women she employs. The desire to help others grow and succeed led to The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners’ growth while allowing the proudly South African accounting firm to create much-needed employment opportunities for young mothers within the KwaZulu-Natal community. Magdalene’s human-centric approach to managing her business and hands-on leadership style means she proudly trains, upskills, and nurtures each member of The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners team. This commitment to mentorship isn’t only a rewarding experience for Magdalene and her team; it also benefits The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners’ clientele by guaranteeing they can rest assured that they are in the hands of a trained, trustworthy and capable team. “We strive to be your business allies. My team and I want to empower you so your business can reach the success it deserves. It’s why we create tailored, professional services and solutions to support your small business when needed,” Magdalene says. The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners have a vision, “To establish an accounting firm built with exceptional professionalism and integrity using a harmonious balance of human assets and technology.” This is a goal that Magdalene and her team strive to achieve as a trusted, well-respected accounting firm in South Africa. Magdalene’s business journey and personal experiences as a business owner in South Africa are why The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners is committed to servicing small and medium enterprises. Being a proud, devoted mother and passionate entrepreneur with over 15 years in the finance sector, Magdalene not only understands the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and improving efficiency to “work smarter, not harder” but also the immense value of receiving support when starting and running a new business. When asked about her career and business, Magdalene says, “I provide a vital lifeline and support to small business owners who are overworked, overstressed, and overstretched.” Since opening in July 2017, The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners have provided professional and personal accounting, bookkeeping, financial statements, payroll, taxation, company registrations, statutory compliance, finance applications, creditors/debtors administration, and secretarial services to aid and empower business owners and entrepreneurs. To ensure business owners understand Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes of Good Practice and B-BBEE compliance requirements, Magdalene supplies a step-by-step guide and digital resources for B-BBEE applications. Magdalene and The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners team also offer one-on-one support and administration for the often daunting and stressful task of acquiring a B-BBEE affidavit. In addition to their expert administrative and finance services, The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners supply convenient, easy-to-use digital templates for business plans, cash flow forecasts, and employee leave applications to simplify time-consuming yet essential administrative tasks. Establishing partnerships with award-winning data backup and cybersecurity providers, IronTree, automated payment reminder suppliers, Nagging Panda, and purchasing software specialists, Procurement Express enables The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners to assist business owners with the challenges often faced by startups and SMEs today. While strategic partnerships with accounting software specialists, Draftwork, Sage and Xero, wealth management experts, Warwick Wealth, and business funding suppliers, Bridgement and Merchant Capital ensures The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners can support clients and help them navigate and overcome the restrictions, hardships, and pitfalls that frequently affect South African businesses and their ability to succeed. As Magdalene explains, “By providing valuable support in the form of services, helpful resources, partnerships, and business software, we help small business owners reduce the stress of managing overwhelming paperwork, tax compliance, and searching for funding so that they can actually focus on starting, growing, and confidently managing their businesses.” With a “your success is our success” business motto and affordable offerings, The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners ensures their services and business solutions remain accessible, all the while providing dependable resources and offering a much-needed source of support to South Africans who are pursuing a dream and starting their business journey, as well as growing SMEs and established enterprises that are striving for success.Full Name of Company: The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners Nature of Business: Finance Services / Products: Accounting, Secretarial, Payroll, Taxation, Finance Applications Date Established: July 2017 Customer Base: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) No. of Employees: 3 VISION To establish an accounting firm built with exceptional professionalism and integrity by using harmonious balance of human assets and technology. MISSION To be a trusted and well-respected accounting firm that makes a difference in the lives of the young mothers we hire, our community, and our profession. KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Magdelene van der Walt Partners: Delila & Rickert Pattinson CONTACT DETAILS Physical Address: 11 Walnut Road, Kingsmead, Durban, South Africa Tel: +27 (0)31 003 2964 E-mail: hello@thebusybookkeeper.co.za Website: www.thebusybookkeeper.co.zaFull Name of Company: The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners Nature of Business: Finance Services / Products: Accounting, Secretarial, Payroll, Taxation, Finance Applications Date Established: July 2017 Customer Base: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) No. of Employees: 3 VISION To establish an accounting firm built with exceptional professionalism and integrity by using harmonious balance of human assets and technology. MISSION To be a trusted and well-respected accounting firm that makes a difference in the lives of the young mothers we hire, our community, and our profession. KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Magdelene van der Walt Partners: Delila & Rickert Pattinson CONTACT DETAILS Physical Address: 11 Walnut Road, Kingsmead, Durban, South Africa Tel: +27 (0)31 003 2964 E-mail: hello@thebusybookkeeper.co.za Website: www.thebusybookkeeper.co.za Up Back to Top Business Leaders Home Add Your Business Up Home About Us KZN Business Chambers Rewards Partners Editors NOTE KZN Top Business - Publishers notes - KZN Top Business Leaders - Launch 2024 Menu KZN Business Leaders Business Women Fyonn Kane Collection 2019 2022 Supertech Collection Top Business Women 2024 VIP Invite Awards Nominate TBW 2024 KZN Business Gurus News Bookshelf Shop On-line Events Contact The Team Top Business Portfolio Full Name of Company: The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners Nature of Business: Finance Services / Products: Accounting, Secretarial, Payroll, Taxation, Finance Applications Date Established: July 2017 Customer Base: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) No. of Employees: 3 VISION To establish an accounting firm built with exceptional professionalism and integrity by using harmonious balance of human assets and technology. MISSION To be a trusted and well-respected accounting firm that makes a difference in the lives of the young mothers we hire, our community, and our profession. KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Magdelene van der Walt Partners: Delila & Rickert Pattinson CONTACT DETAILS Physical Address: 11 Walnut Road, Kingsmead, Durban, South Africa Tel: +27 (0)31 003 2964 E-mail: hello@thebusybookkeeper.co.za Website: www.thebusybookkeeper.co.za The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners is a registered woman-owned and led professional virtual accounting firm dedicated to supporting startups and SMEs in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa. As a certified Sage Business Cloud adviser, registered accountant, and author, Magdalene van der Walt founded The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners in 2017 to make a difference in the lives of fellow business owners, the KwaZulu-Natal community, and the young women she employs. The desire to help others grow and succeed led to The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners’ growth while allowing the proudly South African accounting firm to create much-needed employment opportunities for young mothers within the KwaZulu-Natal community. Magdalene’s human-centric approach to managing her business and hands-on leadership style means she proudly trains, upskills, and nurtures each member of The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners team. This commitment to mentorship isn’t only a rewarding experience for Magdalene and her team; it also benefits The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners’ clientele by guaranteeing they can rest assured that they are in the hands of a trained, trustworthy and capable team. “We strive to be your business allies. My team and I want to empower you so your business can reach the success it deserves. It’s why we create tailored, professional services and solutions to support your small business when needed,” Magdalene says. The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners have a vision, “To establish an accounting firm built with exceptional professionalism and integrity using a harmonious balance of human assets and technology.” This is a goal that Magdalene and her team strive to achieve as a trusted, well-respected accounting firm in South Africa. Magdalene’s business journey and personal experiences as a business owner in South Africa are why The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners is committed to servicing small and medium enterprises. Being a proud, devoted mother and passionate entrepreneur with over 15 years in the finance sector, Magdalene not only understands the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and improving efficiency to “work smarter, not harder” but also the immense value of receiving support when starting and running a new business. When asked about her career and business, Magdalene says, “I provide a vital lifeline and support to small business owners who are overworked, overstressed, and overstretched.” Since opening in July 2017, The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners have provided professional and personal accounting, bookkeeping, financial statements, payroll, taxation, company registrations, statutory compliance, finance applications, creditors/debtors administration, and secretarial services to aid and empower business owners and entrepreneurs. To ensure business owners understand Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes of Good Practice and B-BBEE compliance requirements, Magdalene supplies a step-by-step guide and digital resources for B-BBEE applications. Magdalene and The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners team also offer one-on-one support and administration for the often daunting and stressful task of acquiring a B-BBEE affidavit. In addition to their expert administrative and finance services, The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners supply convenient, easy-to-use digital templates for business plans, cash flow forecasts, and employee leave applications to simplify time-consuming yet essential administrative tasks. Establishing partnerships with award-winning data backup and cybersecurity providers, IronTree, automated payment reminder suppliers, Nagging Panda, and purchasing software specialists, Procurement Express enables The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners to assist business owners with the challenges often faced by startups and SMEs today. While strategic partnerships with accounting software specialists, Draftwork, Sage and Xero, wealth management experts, Warwick Wealth, and business funding suppliers, Bridgement and Merchant Capital ensures The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners can support clients and help them navigate and overcome the restrictions, hardships, and pitfalls that frequently affect South African businesses and their ability to succeed. As Magdalene explains, “By providing valuable support in the form of services, helpful resources, partnerships, and business software, we help small business owners reduce the stress of managing overwhelming paperwork, tax compliance, and searching for funding so that they can actually focus on starting, growing, and confidently managing their businesses.” With a “your success is our success” business motto and affordable offerings, The Busy Bookkeeper and Partners ensures their services and business solutions remain accessible, all the while providing dependable resources and offering a much-needed source of support to South Africans who are pursuing a dream and starting their business journey, as well as growing SMEs and established enterprises that are striving for success. More About the CEO Mags van der Walt Meet the CEO

SmartXchange incubates and promotes Media, Information Communication Technology, electronics and arts (MICTea) entrepreneurs in South AfricaSmartXchangeSmartXchange incubates and promotes Media, Information Communication Technology, electronics and arts (MICTea) entrepreneurs in South AfricaBased in the coastal city of Durban, with a satellite centre in Port Shepstone, and a recently activated Digital Hub in the township of KwaMashu, the Durban Technology Hub which trades as SmartXchange, is an innovation node and business incubation centre. The centre was established in 2004 to support and promote the region’s vision to be the technology hub of Africa. SmartXchange incubates and promotes Media, Information Communication Technology, electronics and arts (MICTea) entrepreneurs in South Africa. The incubator is supported by a powerful network of partnerships, which allows the institution to continuously deliver on its mandate of SMME development via the vast range of support services offered to SMME’s during the three-year incubation period. As part of its replication model, SmartXchange has established a Digital Hub in KwaMashu which boasts a Living Lab and Makerspace for entrepreneurs and innovators from the PINK (Phoenix, Inanda, Ntuzuma, KwaMashu) precinct. The facility provides the resources to co-create innovative solutions whilst also incubating businesses to grow into sustainable, market ready entities. The Hub also focuses on township challenges and the co-creation of meaningful, impactful solutions that will improve the quality of life in the townships. Vision To be at the heart of a growing and innovative South African MICTea industry that has global impact. Mission To develop and support MICTea SMME’s through world and class incubation, and skills development whilst encouraging innovation and collaboration in the MICTea sector. Objectives • Develop and support quality black economic empowered MICTea companies to create jobs and stimulate the economy. • Build a pool of skilled MICTea workers through the incubated SMME’s. • Extend the reach of SmartXchange’s impact in developing the MICTea industry in South Africa. • Stimulate innovation among SMME’s in the incubator and in the wider MICTea industry. • Provide excellent services to incubated SMME’s. • Develop and sustain mutually beneficial relationships with strategic partners. SMME Skills Development Support Services include: • Overview of business growth cycle, monthly business health checks, sustainability reports and personalised assistance using the Growth Wheel tool • Training related to the specific needs of businesses • An SMME forum to build relationships and partnerships • Sponsored Internet • Assistance in creating structures relevant to specific stages of business growth • Assistance in formulating required policies and procedures • Sponsored marketing kit, inclusive of roll up banner, business cards, company website and promotional video • Innovation grant funding to a maximum of R650 000.00 Funding SmartXchange is funded by committed strategic partners, who offer both financial and strategic support. These partners include eThekwini Municipality, Ray Nkonyeni Municipality, the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA), Small Enterprise Funding Agency (SEFA), Technology Innovations Agency (TIA), MICT Seta as well as other key commercial partners. SmartXchange Accolades • Winner of the 2022 Standard Bank KZN Top Business Award • Winner of the 2019 Standard Bank KZN Top Business Award • Declared as the Global winner at the 2019 International Telecoms Union (ITU) • Winner of the 2018 SABIC Incubator of the Year • Winner of the 2018 Ray Nkonyeni Mayoral Community Award • Winner of the 2017 Standard Bank eLan Property KZN Top Business Award • Winner of the 2016 FNB KZN Top Business Award • Winner of the 2016 National Science and Technology Forum South32 Award • Runner Up: 2016 SABIC Incubator of the Year Award • Runner Up: 2015 Govtech ICT Service Delivery Award • Winner of the 2015 eLan Property Group KZN Top Business Award • Winner of the 2013 FNB KZN Top Business Award • Winner of the 2013 Alec Rogoff B-BBEE Enterprise Development Award • Winner of the prestigious 2006 Computer Society of South Africa (KZN Chapter) ICT Company of the Year Award Full Name of Company: Durban Technology Hub t/a SmartXchange Nature of Business: Financial and Business Services Services: Incubation of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME’s) in Media Information Communication Technology and Electronics and Arts. Date Established: April 2004 Customer Base: Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME’s) No. of Employees: 12 Auditors / Accountants: Accensis Bankers: Standard Bank B-BBEE Status: Level 2 KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Jonathan Naidoo Manager Port Shepstone: Fatima Moolla CONTACT DETAILS DURBAN Physical Address: 125 Florence Nzama Street, North Beach, Durban,4003 Postal Address: P.O. Box 5225, Durban 4001 Tel: +27 (0)31 307 1988 E-mail: jonathan@smartxchange.co.za Website: www.smartxchange.co.za PORT SHEPSTONE Physical Address: 54 Mitchell Drive, Port Shepstone 4240 Tel: +27 (0)39 682 0631 Email: fatima@smartxchange.co.za KWAMASHU Physical Address: 30 109236 Street, Emakhosini Tel: +27 (0)82 461 7487 Email: fatima@smartxchange.co.za JONATHAN NAIDOO is an economics graduate with post-graduate specialisation in research methods, political and economic geography. He was previously COO of Trade and Investment KZN and holds certificates in imports and exports, project financing for public-private partnerships, conflict management, program management, financial modelling. he also holds an estate agents' diploma and an education degree specialising in mathematics. Jonathan has extensive experience in trade and investment-related activities, having led and accompanied a number of outward and inward business missions. Jonathan's business experiences, coupled with his connectivity, both domestically and internationally has earned him the reputation of an astute "deal maker". As the CEO of SmartXchange, he is passionate about the work that the business incubator is doing to promote the development of entrepreneurs in the MICTe sector. He is focused on what he wishes the organisation to achieve and always maintains a visionary outlook. This approach is necessary in order to remain relevant in the innovation space. Naidoo maintains that the ongoing exposure to the vibey and fantastic ideas of these young entrepreneurs is very exciting and provides momentum to the management of the day to day business. Jonathan's entrepreneurial passion resulted in a number of start-ups: Excellent Signs (1985), a 180 seater a la carte restaurant, and a take away and ice cream parlour at the Port Shepstone beachfront (1989), and Excellent Furniture (1992). In 1998 he established a property development company, Jorano Investments. In 2000, Jonathan sold off his three businesses to focus exclusively on property development. Jonathan is currently appointed onto the Ray Nkonyeni Mayoral Economic Advisory Committee and serves as a Council Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Human Resource Development Council as the lead champion for the ICT sector. Naidoo says that SmartXchange's success has been made possible through three key elements. Firstly, he has the backing of motivated staff, patrons and a highly supportive board. Secondly, SmartXchange has developed powerful strategic partnerships with government and the private sector. Third is the commitment and dedication of SMMEs which is essential. "If they don't give us good," results then we don't look good, commented Naidoo. Naidoo's vision would be to see SMMEs moving from business support and reselling to the innovation of great products, which results in high growth companies. SMMEs also need to ensure that they have a broad client base in order to avoid being a high-risk company in the event of the loss of key clients. This is especially apparent when companies are over-dependent on government contracts, which are at times not renewed at the end of the service delivery agreements. In the future, Naidoo would like to see the SmartXchange model being duplicated as it has the potential to be adopted as a national model. Another of Naidoo's passions is for innovation to contribute to the development of 'Smart African Cities'. He said that South Africa has the potential to be a leader and to have a global footprint. However, innovations in technology are only one aspect of the solution. "We also require people to develop smart attitudes. We need smart minded people who are able to deliver the 'wow' factor. We need those people who are able to give me bad news with a smile and who are able to go the extra mile and make me feel good even if there are challenges.". In conclusion, said Naidoo, "Incubated SMMEs are a formula for success with guaranteed results on condition that they work hard, have a little bit of luck and faith in God," When not at work, Naidoo enjoys the outdoors, including hiking, gardening, golfing and fishing. He says, "Gardening is my therapy. As you would nurture a garden, similarly with entrepreneurs. you would do the same. You plant the seeds, nurture and care for them and watch them grow, blossom and flourish into successful sustainable businesses for all of us to enjoy the fruits of our labour." Full Name of Company: Durban Technology Hub t/a SmartXchange Nature of Business: Financial and Business Services Services: Incubation of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME’s) in Media Information Communication Technology and Electronics and Arts. Date Established: April 2004 Customer Base: Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME’s) No. of Employees: 12 Auditors / Accountants: Accensis Bankers: Standard Bank B-BBEE Status: Level 2 KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Jonathan Naidoo Manager Port Shepstone: Fatima Moolla CONTACT DETAILS DURBAN Physical Address: 125 Florence Nzama Street, North Beach, Durban,4003 Postal Address: P.O. Box 5225, Durban 4001 Tel: +27 (0)31 307 1988 E-mail: jonathan@smartxchange.co.za Website: www.smartxchange.co.za PORT SHEPSTONE Physical Address: 54 Mitchell Drive, Port Shepstone 4240 Tel: +27 (0)39 682 0631 Email: fatima@smartxchange.co.za KWAMASHU Physical Address: 30 109236 Street, Emakhosini Tel: +27 (0)82 461 7487 Email: fatima@smartxchange.co.za Up Back to Top Business Leaders Home Add Your Business Up Home About Us KZN Business Chambers Rewards Partners Editors NOTE KZN Top Business - Publishers notes - KZN Top Business Leaders - Launch 2024 Menu KZN Business Leaders Business Women Fyonn Kane Collection 2019 2022 Supertech Collection Top Business Women 2024 VIP Invite Awards Nominate TBW 2024 KZN Business Gurus News Bookshelf Shop On-line Events Contact The Team Top Business Portfolio Full Name of Company: Durban Technology Hub t/a SmartXchange Nature of Business: Financial and Business Services Services: Incubation of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME’s) in Media Information Communication Technology and Electronics and Arts. Date Established: April 2004 Customer Base: Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME’s) No. of Employees: 12 Auditors / Accountants: Accensis Bankers: Standard Bank B-BBEE Status: Level 2 KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Jonathan Naidoo Manager Port Shepstone: Fatima Moolla CONTACT DETAILS DURBAN Physical Address: 125 Florence Nzama Street, North Beach, Durban,4003 Postal Address: P.O. Box 5225, Durban 4001 Tel: +27 (0)31 307 1988 E-mail: jonathan@smartxchange.co.za Website: www.smartxchange.co.za PORT SHEPSTONE Physical Address: 54 Mitchell Drive, Port Shepstone 4240 Tel: +27 (0)39 682 0631 Email: fatima@smartxchange.co.za KWAMASHU Physical Address: 30 109236 Street, Emakhosini Tel: +27 (0)82 461 7487 Email: fatima@smartxchange.co.za Based in the coastal city of Durban, with a satellite centre in Port Shepstone, and a recently activated Digital Hub in the township of KwaMashu, the Durban Technology Hub which trades as SmartXchange, is an innovation node and business incubation centre. The centre was established in 2004 to support and promote the region’s vision to be the technology hub of Africa. SmartXchange incubates and promotes Media, Information Communication Technology, electronics and arts (MICTea) entrepreneurs in South Africa. The incubator is supported by a powerful network of partnerships, which allows the institution to continuously deliver on its mandate of SMME development via the vast range of support services offered to SMME’s during the three-year incubation period. As part of its replication model, SmartXchange has established a Digital Hub in KwaMashu which boasts a Living Lab and Makerspace for entrepreneurs and innovators from the PINK (Phoenix, Inanda, Ntuzuma, KwaMashu) precinct. The facility provides the resources to co-create innovative solutions whilst also incubating businesses to grow into sustainable, market ready entities. The Hub also focuses on township challenges and the co-creation of meaningful, impactful solutions that will improve the quality of life in the townships. Vision To be at the heart of a growing and innovative South African MICTea industry that has global impact. Mission To develop and support MICTea SMME’s through world and class incubation, and skills development whilst encouraging innovation and collaboration in the MICTea sector. Objectives • Develop and support quality black economic empowered MICTea companies to create jobs and stimulate the economy. • Build a pool of skilled MICTea workers through the incubated SMME’s. • Extend the reach of SmartXchange’s impact in developing the MICTea industry in South Africa. • Stimulate innovation among SMME’s in the incubator and in the wider MICTea industry. • Provide excellent services to incubated SMME’s. • Develop and sustain mutually beneficial relationships with strategic partners. SMME Skills Development Support Services include: • Overview of business growth cycle, monthly business health checks, sustainability reports and personalised assistance using the Growth Wheel tool • Training related to the specific needs of businesses • An SMME forum to build relationships and partnerships • Sponsored Internet • Assistance in creating structures relevant to specific stages of business growth • Assistance in formulating required policies and procedures • Sponsored marketing kit, inclusive of roll up banner, business cards, company website and promotional video • Innovation grant funding to a maximum of R650 000.00 Funding SmartXchange is funded by committed strategic partners, who offer both financial and strategic support. These partners include eThekwini Municipality, Ray Nkonyeni Municipality, the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA), Small Enterprise Funding Agency (SEFA), Technology Innovations Agency (TIA), MICT Seta as well as other key commercial partners. SmartXchange Accolades • Winner of the 2022 Standard Bank KZN Top Business Award • Winner of the 2019 Standard Bank KZN Top Business Award • Declared as the Global winner at the 2019 International Telecoms Union (ITU) • Winner of the 2018 SABIC Incubator of the Year • Winner of the 2018 Ray Nkonyeni Mayoral Community Award • Winner of the 2017 Standard Bank eLan Property KZN Top Business Award • Winner of the 2016 FNB KZN Top Business Award • Winner of the 2016 National Science and Technology Forum South32 Award • Runner Up: 2016 SABIC Incubator of the Year Award • Runner Up: 2015 Govtech ICT Service Delivery Award • Winner of the 2015 eLan Property Group KZN Top Business Award • Winner of the 2013 FNB KZN Top Business Award • Winner of the 2013 Alec Rogoff B-BBEE Enterprise Development Award • Winner of the prestigious 2006 Computer Society of South Africa (KZN Chapter) ICT Company of the Year Award More About the CEO Jonathan Naidoo Meet the CEO

Founded in 1999 by a group of ex-bankers from Durban-based NBS Bank, SA Home Loans has over the past 25 years firmly entrenched its position in the financial services landscape as the country’s largest non-bank mortgage provider, and a significant participant in its debt capital marketsSA Home Loans Founded in 1999 by a group of ex-bankers from Durban-based NBS Bank, SA Home Loans has over the past 25 years firmly entrenched its position in the financial services landscape as the country’s largest non-bank mortgage provider, and a significant participant in its debt capital marketsOur Backstory Founded in 1999 by a group of ex-bankers from Durban-based NBS Bank, SA Home Loans has over the past 25 years firmly entrenched its position in the financial services landscape as the country’s largest non-bank mortgage provider, and a significant participant in its debt capital markets. At the time of its formation South Africans were facing difficult times financially, with the Prime interest rate at 23%, an all-time high. SA Home Loans’ entry into the market brought much needed competition to the traditional banks and choice for consumers. With its team of dedicated home loan specialists and an innovative suite of products it was quickly able to establish itself in the market, saving consumers money through discounted interest rates and the ability to easily switch their home loan to access cash or secure a better deal. SA Home Loans soon built a strong national brand and nationwide branch footprint enabling more than 300,000 South Africans and their families to become homeowners. Pioneers In The South African Debt Capital Markets A cornerstone of the business model was a belief that SA Home Loans could develop a platform to directly fund home loans at scale, allowing it to compete with the banks who funded their lending from customer deposits. To do this SA Home Loans pioneered a funding model known as “securitisation” in South Africa. The successful launch of its first securitisation in 2001 – named ‘Thekwini Fund 1’ in acknowledgement of its Durban heritage – was a milestone not only for the company but the industry. This securitisation model for the first time provided a mechanism to successfully connect the capital held in the country’s pension and investment funds directly to the housing market to the benefit of many South Africans. As the first retail lender to fund itself at scale through securitisation SA Home Loans today retains its role as the leading securitisation issuer in the market – having raised more than R90 billion through its multiple award winning Thekwini Fund platform. Its Thekwini Fund 18 transaction was recognised by London’s ‘The Banker’ publication as Best Securitisation Deal in Africa (2023). An Innovative But Focussed Product Offering The company’s innovative spirit extends beyond its funding platform. It remains a distinguishing feature of its consumer facing products over the years. As the only specialist home loan lender in the market SA Home Loans offers a range of home loan product options which suit the life stage and financial needs of its clients – be it: • A standard amortising loan with an LTV of up to 100% • Varying loan terms of up to 30 years • Switching a home loan to consolidate more expensive debt or to access cash • A specialised product such as the ‘Edge’ offering, allowing clients an option to pay only the interest on a loan for the first three years before the full instalment commences, providing cashflow relief in the early years of a new home with all the associated costs. While the offering has remained home loan centric, a range of ancillary products has been developed to complement the home loan. These include a bridging finance product to provide clients who are switching their loan with access to cash; a personal loan product to fund transfer costs and related needs; and perhaps most notable two complementary insurance products – Home Owners Cover insuring the buildings against damage events, and a credit life product providing protection in the event of death and disability. These insurance products are underwritten and administered in full by regulated and licenced insurance entities within the group. To date they have provided protection and relief to clients from day-today events, weather catastrophes like the recent KZN floods, and the pandemic. Proudly KZN Born As a nationally prominent business with deep KZN roots, proudly headquartered in Umhlanga, SA Home Loans occupies a unique position in the province as an Employer of choice for those looking for a career in financial services - be it retail lending, insurance or in the world of investment banking in our treasury teams. Whilst having highly skilled teams of home finance specialist across its branch network, SA Home Loans has benefitted from its unique position in KZN and the deep pool of skills in the province. It boasts a team of over 700 employees performing sales, administration, and specialist roles across credit, IT, legal, finance, treasury, HR and insurance functions – providing a desirable workplace to those who see KZN as providing a lifestyle of choice. Proudly Committed To South Africans Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions that most South Africans will make in their lifetime. SA Home Loans has a proud track record over 25 years of working with clients across all income and home value segments to make home ownership possible. As we look to the future our commitment to that purpose has not waivered. We believe in the potential of our province and our country. We remain committed to do our part by enabling home ownership for thousands more South Africans. We will continue to invest in our communities by supporting the poverty alleviation, education, youth, and enterprise development initiatives through our SA Home Loans Foundation. Full Name of Company: SA Home Loans (Pty) Ltd Nature of Business: Financial Services Specialising in Home Loans Services / Products: Home Loans, Insurance, Personal Lending, Further Lending, Life Insurance Date Established: Founded in 1999 Customer Base: Hard working South African families No. of Employees: 904 B-BBEE Status: Level 1 VISION To be SA’s most trusted home loan provider by putting our clients first and providing an amazing experience in their home ownership journey. OUR OFFERING We are passionate home finance specialists that offer competitive products and an amazing experience to make it easier for our clients to achieve their home ownership goals. KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Rob Kelso COO: Zakheni Dlamini CFO: Matthew Mutch Head of Sales & Distribution: Mike Rees Senior Manager Marketing: Carmen Hockey CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 2 Milkwood Crescent, Milkwood Park, La Lucia, 4051 Tel: +27 31 576 5901 (Switchboard) 0860 2 4 6 8 10 (Contact Centre) E-mail: marketing@sahomeloans.com Website: www.sahomeloans.com Full Name of Company: SA Home Loans (Pty) Ltd Nature of Business: Financial Services Specialising in Home Loans Services / Products: Home Loans, Insurance, Personal Lending, Further Lending, Life Insurance Date Established: Founded in 1999 Customer Base: Hard working South African families No. of Employees: 904 B-BBEE Status: Level 1 VISION To be SA’s most trusted home loan provider by putting our clients first and providing an amazing experience in their home ownership journey. OUR OFFERING We are passionate home finance specialists that offer competitive products and an amazing experience to make it easier for our clients to achieve their home ownership goals. KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Rob Kelso COO: Zakheni Dlamini CFO: Matthew Mutch Head of Sales & Distribution: Mike Rees Senior Manager Marketing: Carmen Hockey CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 2 Milkwood Crescent, Milkwood Park, La Lucia, 4051 Tel: +27 31 576 5901 (Switchboard) 0860 2 4 6 8 10 (Contact Centre) E-mail: marketing@sahomeloans.com Website: www.sahomeloans.com Up Back to Top Business Leaders Home Add Your Business Up Home About Us KZN Business Chambers Rewards Partners Editors NOTE KZN Top Business - Publishers notes - KZN Top Business Leaders - Launch 2024 Menu KZN Business Leaders Business Women Fyonn Kane Collection 2019 2022 Supertech Collection Top Business Women 2024 VIP Invite Awards Nominate TBW 2024 KZN Business Gurus News Bookshelf Shop On-line Events Contact The Team Top Business Portfolio Full Name of Company: SA Home Loans (Pty) Ltd Nature of Business: Financial Services Specialising in Home Loans Services / Products: Home Loans, Insurance, Personal Lending, Further Lending, Life Insurance Date Established: Founded in 1999 Customer Base: Hard working South African families No. of Employees: 904 B-BBEE Status: Level 1 VISION To be SA’s most trusted home loan provider by putting our clients first and providing an amazing experience in their home ownership journey. OUR OFFERING We are passionate home finance specialists that offer competitive products and an amazing experience to make it easier for our clients to achieve their home ownership goals. KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Rob Kelso COO: Zakheni Dlamini CFO: Matthew Mutch Head of Sales & Distribution: Mike Rees Senior Manager Marketing: Carmen Hockey CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 2 Milkwood Crescent, Milkwood Park, La Lucia, 4051 Tel: +27 31 576 5901 (Switchboard) 0860 2 4 6 8 10 (Contact Centre) E-mail: marketing@sahomeloans.com Website: www.sahomeloans.com Our Backstory Founded in 1999 by a group of ex-bankers from Durban-based NBS Bank, SA Home Loans has over the past 25 years firmly entrenched its position in the financial services landscape as the country’s largest non-bank mortgage provider, and a significant participant in its debt capital markets. At the time of its formation South Africans were facing difficult times financially, with the Prime interest rate at 23%, an all-time high. SA Home Loans’ entry into the market brought much needed competition to the traditional banks and choice for consumers. With its team of dedicated home loan specialists and an innovative suite of products it was quickly able to establish itself in the market, saving consumers money through discounted interest rates and the ability to easily switch their home loan to access cash or secure a better deal. SA Home Loans soon built a strong national brand and nationwide branch footprint enabling more than 300,000 South Africans and their families to become homeowners. Pioneers In The South African Debt Capital Markets A cornerstone of the business model was a belief that SA Home Loans could develop a platform to directly fund home loans at scale, allowing it to compete with the banks who funded their lending from customer deposits. To do this SA Home Loans pioneered a funding model known as “securitisation” in South Africa. The successful launch of its first securitisation in 2001 – named ‘Thekwini Fund 1’ in acknowledgement of its Durban heritage – was a milestone not only for the company but the industry. This securitisation model for the first time provided a mechanism to successfully connect the capital held in the country’s pension and investment funds directly to the housing market to the benefit of many South Africans. As the first retail lender to fund itself at scale through securitisation SA Home Loans today retains its role as the leading securitisation issuer in the market – having raised more than R90 billion through its multiple award winning Thekwini Fund platform. Its Thekwini Fund 18 transaction was recognised by London’s ‘The Banker’ publication as Best Securitisation Deal in Africa (2023). An Innovative But Focussed Product Offering The company’s innovative spirit extends beyond its funding platform. It remains a distinguishing feature of its consumer facing products over the years. As the only specialist home loan lender in the market SA Home Loans offers a range of home loan product options which suit the life stage and financial needs of its clients – be it: • A standard amortising loan with an LTV of up to 100% • Varying loan terms of up to 30 years • Switching a home loan to consolidate more expensive debt or to access cash • A specialised product such as the ‘Edge’ offering, allowing clients an option to pay only the interest on a loan for the first three years before the full instalment commences, providing cashflow relief in the early years of a new home with all the associated costs. While the offering has remained home loan centric, a range of ancillary products has been developed to complement the home loan. These include a bridging finance product to provide clients who are switching their loan with access to cash; a personal loan product to fund transfer costs and related needs; and perhaps most notable two complementary insurance products – Home Owners Cover insuring the buildings against damage events, and a credit life product providing protection in the event of death and disability. These insurance products are underwritten and administered in full by regulated and licenced insurance entities within the group. To date they have provided protection and relief to clients from day-today events, weather catastrophes like the recent KZN floods, and the pandemic. Proudly KZN Born As a nationally prominent business with deep KZN roots, proudly headquartered in Umhlanga, SA Home Loans occupies a unique position in the province as an Employer of choice for those looking for a career in financial services - be it retail lending, insurance or in the world of investment banking in our treasury teams. Whilst having highly skilled teams of home finance specialist across its branch network, SA Home Loans has benefitted from its unique position in KZN and the deep pool of skills in the province. It boasts a team of over 700 employees performing sales, administration, and specialist roles across credit, IT, legal, finance, treasury, HR and insurance functions – providing a desirable workplace to those who see KZN as providing a lifestyle of choice. Proudly Committed To South Africans Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions that most South Africans will make in their lifetime. SA Home Loans has a proud track record over 25 years of working with clients across all income and home value segments to make home ownership possible. As we look to the future our commitment to that purpose has not waivered. We believe in the potential of our province and our country. We remain committed to do our part by enabling home ownership for thousands more South Africans. We will continue to invest in our communities by supporting the poverty alleviation, education, youth, and enterprise development initiatives through our SA Home Loans Foundation. More About the CEO Rob Kelso Meet the CEO

Aberdare Cables is southern Africa’s largest and leading supplier of intelligent energy inter connection products and services in AfricaAberdare Cables Aberdare Cables is southern Africa’s largest and leading supplier of intelligent energy inter connection products and services in AfricaAberdare Cables is southern Africa’s largest and leading supplier of intelligent energy inter connection products and services in Africa. Established in 1946, the company offers cable designs, product development, installation support, commissioning and diagnostic testing through their engineering service division. In 2021, Aberdare celebrated its 75th Anniversary and since its humble beginnings, the organisation has grown significantly through mergers and acquisitions. Aberdare Cables has three manufacturing sites in South Africa located respectively in Pietermaritzburg, Gqeberha, and Gauteng. These are assigned to manufacture a wide variety of cables with customer service centres in each province as well as in Maputo, Mozambique. In 2016, Aberdare Cables was acquired by Hengtong, as a majority shareholder. The Hengtong group operates in 147 countries with 11 overseas manufacturing bases and owns seven brands, including Aberdare. Research and Development Aberdare is a technology leader driven by cutting edge research and development to provide worldclass innovative solutions. Aberdare positions itself, and has indeed been recognised throughout the world, as a pioneer in technological advancement. This philosophy has been amply illustrated by its success in developing unique solutions to everyday problems faced by an incredibly wide range of industries. In co-operation with the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS - the national standards organisation), Aberdare serves on a number of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) cable working groups, one of which deals with the development of test methods for cables in fire situations. Aberdare works closely with the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and various major Universities and Technikons in the quest to continuously upgrade its product range and manufacturing capabilities. Aberdare is determined to retain its leadership in the cable industry through the development of cost-effective solutions to common problems faced by many of the world’s developing nations, and by working closely with customers to meet their every possible need. We are determined to remain abreast of international developments, and indeed set our own goals to maximise our company’s growth. It is this philosophy that Aberdare is determined to follow, now and into the future. Employees The company has highly trained and motivated employees who make it an employer of choice. We actively promote and follow a number of educational initiatives, including apprenticeship training, learnership programmes as well as formal educational assistance, to all our employees. In the year 2022, Aberdare awarded and created more than 200 job opportunities across the country. These positions vary across all the branches, manufacturing sites as well as head quarters. To further develop young professionals who require an opportunity and introduction to the corporate sphere, Aberdare continues to create learnership and trainee positions located in the factory as well as at headquarters. The business continues to be passionate and driven in curbing the unemployment rate in South-Africa, through job creation. This is to further ensure that Aberdare contributes to the healthy economic growth of the country and increasing social cohesion. Socio-Economic Development Socio-Economic Development is an integral part of Aberdare Cables, as the company aims to contribute to the communities in which they operate. They strive to strengthen their commitment to sustainable development by building mutually beneficial relations with their stakeholders and the communities. Aberdare Cables ensures that the identified initiatives and projects in previously disadvantaged communities are properly managed to ensure that the contributions made will continually sustain the community. They are investing in the education of their communities through a variety of projects enabling them to create a brighter future for themselves. Aberdare Cables believes in providing the leaders of tomorrow with every advantage possible. Access to high-quality education in rural areas can be one of the contributing factors to local economic development, while assisting the rural community to adapt to a fast-changing environment. This is the reason Aberdare Cables proudly sponsored a rural high school in KZN, Buhlebethu High School with a mobile science lab that can further assist Science learners in the school with practicals. Aberdare Cables are passionate about community development and the development of future leaders.Full Name of Company: Aberdare Cables Nature of Business: Manufacturing Sector Products: Cable designs, product development, installation support, commissioning and diagnostic testing Date Established: 1946 No. of Employees: 423 (PMB only) Name of Account / Auditor: KPMG Bank: Standard Bank BBBEE Status: Level 1, with a make-up of 55% Black ownership and 30% Black Women Owned. VISION To be the leading supplier of intelligent inter- connection products and services in Africa. MISSION Through our highly trained and dedicated employees we foster excellent customer relationships, delivering quality cabling solutions, innovative products and value-added services. VALUES Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, Responsibility, 1nnovation (TIER1). KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Andy Wang CFO: Jenny Chen Executive: Technical, Manufacturing & SHEQ: Wayne Munilall Executive Director: Marketing, Sales & Distribution: Mishack Matla Manufacturing Executive: Jian Wang CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 1 Corobrik Street, Meadowdale, Germiston, 1614 Tel: +27 (0)11 396 8000 Email: info@aberdare.co.za KWAZULU-NATAL Physical Address: 67 Gladys Manzi Road, Mkondeni, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201 Tel: +27 (0)33 845 3207 Website: www.aberdare.co.zaFull Name of Company: Aberdare Cables Nature of Business: Manufacturing Sector Products: Cable designs, product development, installation support, commissioning and diagnostic testing Date Established: 1946 No. of Employees: 423 (PMB only) Name of Account / Auditor: KPMG Bank: Standard Bank BBBEE Status: Level 1, with a make-up of 55% Black ownership and 30% Black Women Owned. VISION To be the leading supplier of intelligent inter- connection products and services in Africa. MISSION Through our highly trained and dedicated employees we foster excellent customer relationships, delivering quality cabling solutions, innovative products and value-added services. VALUES Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, Responsibility, 1nnovation (TIER1). KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Andy Wang CFO: Jenny Chen Executive: Technical, Manufacturing & SHEQ: Wayne Munilall Executive Director: Marketing, Sales & Distribution: Mishack Matla Manufacturing Executive: Jian Wang CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 1 Corobrik Street, Meadowdale, Germiston, 1614 Tel: +27 (0)11 396 8000 Email: info@aberdare.co.za KWAZULU-NATAL Physical Address: 67 Gladys Manzi Road, Mkondeni, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201 Tel: +27 (0)33 845 3207 Website: www.aberdare.co.za Up Back to Top Business Leaders Home Add Your Business Up Home About Us KZN Business Chambers Rewards Partners Editors NOTE KZN Top Business - Publishers notes - KZN Top Business Leaders - Launch 2024 Menu KZN Business Leaders Business Women Fyonn Kane Collection 2019 2022 Supertech Collection Top Business Women 2024 VIP Invite Awards Nominate TBW 2024 KZN Business Gurus News Bookshelf Shop On-line Events Contact The Team Top Business Portfolio Full Name of Company: Aberdare Cables Nature of Business: Manufacturing Sector Products: Cable designs, product development, installation support, commissioning and diagnostic testing Date Established: 1946 No. of Employees: 423 (PMB only) Name of Account / Auditor: KPMG Bank: Standard Bank BBBEE Status: Level 1, with a make-up of 55% Black ownership and 30% Black Women Owned. VISION To be the leading supplier of intelligent inter- connection products and services in Africa. MISSION Through our highly trained and dedicated employees we foster excellent customer relationships, delivering quality cabling solutions, innovative products and value-added services. VALUES Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, Responsibility, 1nnovation (TIER1). KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Andy Wang CFO: Jenny Chen Executive: Technical, Manufacturing & SHEQ: Wayne Munilall Executive Director: Marketing, Sales & Distribution: Mishack Matla Manufacturing Executive: Jian Wang CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 1 Corobrik Street, Meadowdale, Germiston, 1614 Tel: +27 (0)11 396 8000 Email: info@aberdare.co.za KWAZULU-NATAL Physical Address: 67 Gladys Manzi Road, Mkondeni, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201 Tel: +27 (0)33 845 3207 Website: www.aberdare.co.za Aberdare Cables is southern Africa’s largest and leading supplier of intelligent energy inter connection products and services in Africa. Established in 1946, the company offers cable designs, product development, installation support, commissioning and diagnostic testing through their engineering service division. In 2021, Aberdare celebrated its 75th Anniversary and since its humble beginnings, the organisation has grown significantly through mergers and acquisitions. Aberdare Cables has three manufacturing sites in South Africa located respectively in Pietermaritzburg, Gqeberha, and Gauteng. These are assigned to manufacture a wide variety of cables with customer service centres in each province as well as in Maputo, Mozambique. In 2016, Aberdare Cables was acquired by Hengtong, as a majority shareholder. The Hengtong group operates in 147 countries with 11 overseas manufacturing bases and owns seven brands, including Aberdare. Research and Development Aberdare is a technology leader driven by cutting edge research and development to provide worldclass innovative solutions. Aberdare positions itself, and has indeed been recognised throughout the world, as a pioneer in technological advancement. This philosophy has been amply illustrated by its success in developing unique solutions to everyday problems faced by an incredibly wide range of industries. In co-operation with the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS - the national standards organisation), Aberdare serves on a number of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) cable working groups, one of which deals with the development of test methods for cables in fire situations. Aberdare works closely with the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and various major Universities and Technikons in the quest to continuously upgrade its product range and manufacturing capabilities. Aberdare is determined to retain its leadership in the cable industry through the development of cost-effective solutions to common problems faced by many of the world’s developing nations, and by working closely with customers to meet their every possible need. We are determined to remain abreast of international developments, and indeed set our own goals to maximise our company’s growth. It is this philosophy that Aberdare is determined to follow, now and into the future. Employees The company has highly trained and motivated employees who make it an employer of choice. We actively promote and follow a number of educational initiatives, including apprenticeship training, learnership programmes as well as formal educational assistance, to all our employees. In the year 2022, Aberdare awarded and created more than 200 job opportunities across the country. These positions vary across all the branches, manufacturing sites as well as head quarters. To further develop young professionals who require an opportunity and introduction to the corporate sphere, Aberdare continues to create learnership and trainee positions located in the factory as well as at headquarters. The business continues to be passionate and driven in curbing the unemployment rate in South-Africa, through job creation. This is to further ensure that Aberdare contributes to the healthy economic growth of the country and increasing social cohesion. Socio-Economic Development Socio-Economic Development is an integral part of Aberdare Cables, as the company aims to contribute to the communities in which they operate. They strive to strengthen their commitment to sustainable development by building mutually beneficial relations with their stakeholders and the communities. Aberdare Cables ensures that the identified initiatives and projects in previously disadvantaged communities are properly managed to ensure that the contributions made will continually sustain the community. They are investing in the education of their communities through a variety of projects enabling them to create a brighter future for themselves. Aberdare Cables believes in providing the leaders of tomorrow with every advantage possible. Access to high-quality education in rural areas can be one of the contributing factors to local economic development, while assisting the rural community to adapt to a fast-changing environment. This is the reason Aberdare Cables proudly sponsored a rural high school in KZN, Buhlebethu High School with a mobile science lab that can further assist Science learners in the school with practicals. Aberdare Cables are passionate about community development and the development of future leaders. More About the CEO Andy Wang Meet the CEO

Natal Razor and Wire provides quality and cost- effective security solutions for the domestic and industrial market and undertake works throughout the provinceNatal Razor and WireNatal Razor and Wire provides quality and cost- effective security solutions for the domestic and industrial market and undertake works throughout the provinceNatal Razor and Wire provides quality and cost- effective security solutions for the domestic and industrial market and undertake works throughout the province. The CEO of Natal Razor and Wire, Phumelela Msomi’s passion for business started at a young age. An early opportunity allowed Msomi to learn about the fencing industry which opened the doors for him to grow in the industry. He gained experience through working with some of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of fencing and wire products in South Africa. This opportunity led him to acquiring the wire supply and installation company which was founded in 1995 and is located in New Germany, KwaZulu-Natal. He now has directorship at one of the largest fencing companies in KwaZulu-Natal. Speaking about his strengths, Msomi says that he has always been really focused and stubborn in his approach, which he believes has been important. He explained that a lot of people have come to him with opportunities to try and persuade him into different markets. “We have been resolute – we only do fence – although we have a variety of different product types. We have always maintained that fencing is our core and I think that that has helped us to be successful. We have mastered fencing,” said Msomi. The company employs dedicated individuals who have a combined experience in the wire industry of more than fifty years. Specialties The company markets a complete range of wire fencing materials at a high-quality standard. These include: • Razor wire • Clear View Fencing • Chain-link fencing • Weldmesh fencing • Razor mesh fencing • Concrete fencing Natal Razor and Wire also has a workshop for in-house manufacturing of some products. In addition, the company provides fencing advisory services and are installation experts. They determined to continue providing unmatched quality services at affordable prices.Full Name of Company: Natal Razor and Wire Nature of Business Finance: Perimeter security products Services / Products: We supply and install quality and cost effective perimeter security products. Date Established: 1995 Customer Base: Domestic and industrial market No. of Employees: 35 B-BBEE Status: BBBEE Level 1 KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Phumelela Msomi Operations and Planning: Nosipho Faya Project Manager: Sizwe Msomi and Philani Nduli Sales Director: Mfundo Motaung Tenders and Administration: Nelisa Qangule CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 120 Shepstone Road, New Germany, 3610 Tel: +27 (0)31 700 2606 WhatsApp: +27 (0)74 977 5784 E-mail: sales@natalrazorwire.com Website: www.natalrazorwire.comFull Name of Company: Natal Razor and Wire Nature of Business Finance: Perimeter security products Services / Products: We supply and install quality and cost effective perimeter security products. Date Established: 1995 Customer Base: Domestic and industrial market No. of Employees: 35 B-BBEE Status: BBBEE Level 1 KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Phumelela Msomi Operations and Planning: Nosipho Faya Project Manager: Sizwe Msomi and Philani Nduli Sales Director: Mfundo Motaung Tenders and Administration: Nelisa Qangule CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 120 Shepstone Road, New Germany, 3610 Tel: +27 (0)31 700 2606 WhatsApp: +27 (0)74 977 5784 E-mail: sales@natalrazorwire.com Website: www.natalrazorwire.com Up Back to Top Business Leaders Home Add Your Business Up Home About Us KZN Business Chambers Rewards Partners Editors NOTE KZN Top Business - Publishers notes - KZN Top Business Leaders - Launch 2024 Menu KZN Business Leaders Business Women Fyonn Kane Collection 2019 2022 Supertech Collection Top Business Women 2024 VIP Invite Awards Nominate TBW 2024 KZN Business Gurus News Bookshelf Shop On-line Events Contact The Team Top Business Portfolio Full Name of Company: Natal Razor and Wire Nature of Business Finance: Perimeter security products Services / Products: We supply and install quality and cost effective perimeter security products. Date Established: 1995 Customer Base: Domestic and industrial market No. of Employees: 35 B-BBEE Status: BBBEE Level 1 KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Phumelela Msomi Operations and Planning: Nosipho Faya Project Manager: Sizwe Msomi and Philani Nduli Sales Director: Mfundo Motaung Tenders and Administration: Nelisa Qangule CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 120 Shepstone Road, New Germany, 3610 Tel: +27 (0)31 700 2606 WhatsApp: +27 (0)74 977 5784 E-mail: sales@natalrazorwire.com Website: www.natalrazorwire.com Natal Razor and Wire provides quality and cost- effective security solutions for the domestic and industrial market and undertake works throughout the province. The CEO of Natal Razor and Wire, Phumelela Msomi’s passion for business started at a young age. An early opportunity allowed Msomi to learn about the fencing industry which opened the doors for him to grow in the industry. He gained experience through working with some of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of fencing and wire products in South Africa. This opportunity led him to acquiring the wire supply and installation company which was founded in 1995 and is located in New Germany, KwaZulu-Natal. He now has directorship at one of the largest fencing companies in KwaZulu-Natal. Speaking about his strengths, Msomi says that he has always been really focused and stubborn in his approach, which he believes has been important. He explained that a lot of people have come to him with opportunities to try and persuade him into different markets. “We have been resolute – we only do fence – although we have a variety of different product types. We have always maintained that fencing is our core and I think that that has helped us to be successful. We have mastered fencing,” said Msomi. The company employs dedicated individuals who have a combined experience in the wire industry of more than fifty years. Specialties The company markets a complete range of wire fencing materials at a high-quality standard. These include: • Razor wire • Clear View Fencing • Chain-link fencing • Weldmesh fencing • Razor mesh fencing • Concrete fencing Natal Razor and Wire also has a workshop for in-house manufacturing of some products. In addition, the company provides fencing advisory services and are installation experts. They determined to continue providing unmatched quality services at affordable prices. More About the CEO Phumelela Msomi Meet the CEO

Fluent in French and English, Monique consults to local and international clients on Market Linkages and Business 2 Business opportunitiesMonique Labat Consulting Fluent in French and English, Monique consults to local and international clients on Market Linkages and Business 2 Business opportunitiesA career spanning the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the City of Durban’s Investment Promotion Agency as well as Tradepoint South Africa Durban has meant that Monique Labat has extensive specialist skills and experience in assisting clients seeking new business opportunities in global markets. Monique was born in Mauritius and holds dual citizenship, Mauritian and South African. In August 2011, Monique established her company, Monique Labat Consulting (Pty) Ltd to provide valuable specialist skills to both public and private sector clients. Fluent in French and English, Monique consults to local and international clients on Market Linkages and Business 2 Business opportunities, co-ordinates detailed programmes and itineraries for international trade, investment and inward buying delegations and compiles market intelligence reports for multiple industry sectors. The company’s clients, both in private and public sector are located in Mauritius, Reunion Island, South Africa, the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe. Monique Labat Consulting (Pty) Ltd is a member of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Members Business Network (Mauritius). Summary of Services • Business 2 Business market linkages for clients seeking new customers, new markets and new suppliers • Mauritius referral services for clients seeking to invest in Mauritius • Industry sector research • Economic development strategies • Speaker at online webinars, international trade conferences and exhibitions Completed Projects • Business 2 Business Market linkages for South African engineering firm manufacturing steel tanks • Secured national South African distributor for Mauritian eyewear manufacturer • Facilitated exports of South African FMCG products to Reunion Island • Arranged Inward Trade and Investment Missions to Johannesburg and Durban for Economic Development Board Mauritius • Facilitated Inward Buying Missions to South Africa for Reunion Island Club Economique de Trois Bassins • Emigration referral services for clients seeking to invest in Mauritius • Establishment of clothing manufacturer in Mauritius • FMCG Export opportunities to Canada, Germany, Mauritius, Reunion Island About Monique Labat An active Rotarian, Monique volunteers her time and resources to assist communities throughout South Africa. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic Monique’s Rotary E-Club of South Africa One was instrumental in working with the Youth of Amaoti township to deliver truckloads of maizemeal to those in need. On Women’s Day, Monique assists the Youth of Amaoti by providing business start-up kits for young women to create home industry food businesses, handmade greeting cards, creative sewing and knitting boxes. This falls squarely within one of Rotary International’s focus area of Economic and Community Development. Monique’s core values are in line with Rotary’s motto, “Service above self “. A foodie at heart, Monique lived her dream and spent three months at Ballymaloe Cookery School in Shanagarry, County Cork, Ireland 11 years ago. Facebook Foodie: Recipes of the Liked and Shared is Monique’s first cookbook comprising 100 recipes and full colour photographs produced through the Self-Publishing process. Monique gives presentations and food demos all over the country and has spoken at many Rotary Clubs and business organisations. One of Monique’s favourite presentations is entitled “Mauritius: Two Centuries of Cuisine”, a nod to her birthplace in the Indian Ocean. For each Cookbook sold, Monique donates R10 to Rotary Foundation’s #EndPolioNow campaign.Full Name of Company: Monique Labat Consulting (Pty) Ltd Nature of Business: Services - Business Consulting Business 2 Business Market Linkages for clients seeking new customers, new markets and new suppliers. Co-ordination of global trade and investment missions Date Established: 3 August 2011 Bank: ABSA KEY PERSONNEL Director: Monique Labat CONTACT DETAILS Mobile: +27 (0)82 924 6349 E-mail: monique@moniquelabat.com Website: www.moniquelabat.com Skype: moniquelabat2 Full Name of Company: Monique Labat Consulting (Pty) Ltd Nature of Business: Services - Business Consulting Business 2 Business Market Linkages for clients seeking new customers, new markets and new suppliers. Co-ordination of global trade and investment missions Date Established: 3 August 2011 Bank: ABSA KEY PERSONNEL Director: Monique Labat CONTACT DETAILS Mobile: +27 (0)82 924 6349 E-mail: monique@moniquelabat.com Website: www.moniquelabat.com Skype: moniquelabat2 Up Back to Top Business Leaders Home Add Your Business Up Home About Us KZN Business Chambers Rewards Partners Editors NOTE KZN Top Business - Publishers notes - KZN Top Business Leaders - Launch 2024 Menu KZN Business Leaders Business Women Fyonn Kane Collection 2019 2022 Supertech Collection Top Business Women 2024 VIP Invite Awards Nominate TBW 2024 KZN Business Gurus News Bookshelf Shop On-line Events Contact The Team Top Business Portfolio Full Name of Company: Monique Labat Consulting (Pty) Ltd Nature of Business: Services - Business Consulting Business 2 Business Market Linkages for clients seeking new customers, new markets and new suppliers. Co-ordination of global trade and investment missions Date Established: 3 August 2011 Bank: ABSA KEY PERSONNEL Director: Monique Labat CONTACT DETAILS Mobile: +27 (0)82 924 6349 E-mail: monique@moniquelabat.com Website: www.moniquelabat.com Skype: moniquelabat2 A career spanning the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the City of Durban’s Investment Promotion Agency as well as Tradepoint South Africa Durban has meant that Monique Labat has extensive specialist skills and experience in assisting clients seeking new business opportunities in global markets. Monique was born in Mauritius and holds dual citizenship, Mauritian and South African. In August 2011, Monique established her company, Monique Labat Consulting (Pty) Ltd to provide valuable specialist skills to both public and private sector clients. Fluent in French and English, Monique consults to local and international clients on Market Linkages and Business 2 Business opportunities, co-ordinates detailed programmes and itineraries for international trade, investment and inward buying delegations and compiles market intelligence reports for multiple industry sectors. The company’s clients, both in private and public sector are located in Mauritius, Reunion Island, South Africa, the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe. Monique Labat Consulting (Pty) Ltd is a member of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Members Business Network (Mauritius). Summary of Services • Business 2 Business market linkages for clients seeking new customers, new markets and new suppliers • Mauritius referral services for clients seeking to invest in Mauritius • Industry sector research • Economic development strategies • Speaker at online webinars, international trade conferences and exhibitions Completed Projects • Business 2 Business Market linkages for South African engineering firm manufacturing steel tanks • Secured national South African distributor for Mauritian eyewear manufacturer • Facilitated exports of South African FMCG products to Reunion Island • Arranged Inward Trade and Investment Missions to Johannesburg and Durban for Economic Development Board Mauritius • Facilitated Inward Buying Missions to South Africa for Reunion Island Club Economique de Trois Bassins • Emigration referral services for clients seeking to invest in Mauritius • Establishment of clothing manufacturer in Mauritius • FMCG Export opportunities to Canada, Germany, Mauritius, Reunion Island About Monique Labat An active Rotarian, Monique volunteers her time and resources to assist communities throughout South Africa. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic Monique’s Rotary E-Club of South Africa One was instrumental in working with the Youth of Amaoti township to deliver truckloads of maizemeal to those in need. On Women’s Day, Monique assists the Youth of Amaoti by providing business start-up kits for young women to create home industry food businesses, handmade greeting cards, creative sewing and knitting boxes. This falls squarely within one of Rotary International’s focus area of Economic and Community Development. Monique’s core values are in line with Rotary’s motto, “Service above self “. A foodie at heart, Monique lived her dream and spent three months at Ballymaloe Cookery School in Shanagarry, County Cork, Ireland 11 years ago. Facebook Foodie: Recipes of the Liked and Shared is Monique’s first cookbook comprising 100 recipes and full colour photographs produced through the Self-Publishing process. Monique gives presentations and food demos all over the country and has spoken at many Rotary Clubs and business organisations. One of Monique’s favourite presentations is entitled “Mauritius: Two Centuries of Cuisine”, a nod to her birthplace in the Indian Ocean. For each Cookbook sold, Monique donates R10 to Rotary Foundation’s #EndPolioNow campaign. More About the CEO Monique Labat Meet the CEO