The Nic Carroll 2021 Collection Mariam Manack Founder and Director of ITRAIN As with any entrepreneur, your experiences build you and that’s the way to get to the top of your pyramid Mariam Manack

Transnet Limited is a public company with the South African government running as its sole shareholder. Both operating and controlling South Africa’s major transport infrastructures, Transnet is also responsible for ensuring that the country’s transport industries operate according to world-class standards and that they form an integral part of the overall economyTransnet LimitedPortia DerbyTransnet Limited is a public company with the South African government running as its sole shareholder. Both operating and controlling South Africa’s major transport infrastructures, Transnet is also responsible for ensuring that the country’s transport industries operate according to world-class standards and that they form an integral part of the overall economy. Transnet is transforming into a focused freight transport and logistics company comprising its ports, rail and pipeline assets. This refocus is designed to ensure that the company delivers a reliable, consistent, safe and integrated freight service to all its customers; an acceptable rate of return to its shareholder; and is a choice and sustainable employer. Transnet is devoted to transparency, integrity and efficiency. A growing Transnet is an integral part of the South African economy and an important contributor to the 6% plus GDP target envisaged in AsgiSA. Transnet is investing R78 billion on revitalizing and extending its infrastructure (widening and deepening ports; building a new pipeline and buying hundreds of new locomotives) and addressing the maintenance backlog, especially at Transnet Freight Rail, over the next five years. Transnet is not only vital to South Africa’s development, but it also combines forces with other businesses in order to expand transport operations across Africa and beyond. By doing so, Transnet assists in creating valuable business opportunities that extend far beyond the shorelines and borders of the country. Operating Divisions Transnet is made up of the following operating divisions: • Transnet Freight Rail- the freight rail division • Transnet Rail Engineering- the rolling stock maintenance business • Transnet National Ports Authority -fulfils the landlord function for South Africa’s port system • Transnet Port Terminals managing port and cargo terminal operations in the nation’s leading ports), and • Transnet Pipelines - the fuel and gas pipeline business, pumps and manages the storage of petroleum and gas products through its network of high-pressure, long distance pipelines) Transnet Freight Rail The largest division of Transnet, Transnet Freight Rail (formerly known as Spoornet) bases its core competency on the transportation of freight, containers and mainline passengers on rail. COALlink Coal is a vital export commodity, generating billions of Rands in foreign exchange earnings for South Africa and rightfully deserving its pseudonym 'Black Gold'. COALlink is a specialist business unit that provides world-class transport for South Africa's export coal from the Mpumalanga coalfields to the Richards Bay coal terminal. It is one of the world's most efficient bulk export logistic supply chains, and its steam-coal export tonnage is second only to Australia’s. For the future, it is Transnet’s intention to strengthen its partnerships to derive greater value from the freight logistics system. Transnet Rail Engineering Transnet Rail Engineering is the backbone of South Africa’s railway industry with eight product-focused businesses, 150 depots, seven factories and 15, 000 employees countrywide. The organization is dedicated to in-service maintenance, repair, upgrade, conversion and manufacture of freight wagons, mainline and suburban coaches, diesel and electric locomotives as well as wheels, rotating machines, rolling stock equipment, castings auxiliary equipment and services. The business objective for Transnet Rail Engineering, over the next few years, is expected to grow strongly in the locomotive and wagon manufacture areas as the capacity for iron ore, coal and general freight continue to expand. Transnet Pipelines Transnet Pipelines, formerly known as Petronet, the custodian of the country’s strategic pipeline assets, is currently servicing two key industries (fuel and gas) by transporting petroleum and gas products over varying distances. The business, having been established in 1965, is integral to the well-being of the South African economy. The liquid fuels network traverses the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Gauteng, North West and Mpumalanga. The intake stations are the two Durban refineries - the crude refinery at Coalbrook (Natref) and the Sasol 2 and Sasol 3 synfuel plants at Secunda. The gas pipeline, a converted line previously used for liquids, runs from Secuda to Durban via Empangeni. Take-off points are at Newcastle and Richards Bay as well as along the route between Empangeni and Durban. Transnet National Ports Authority Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is the custodian of the country’s primary trading hubs, managing the most vital conduits of the country’s imports and exports. Eight of the country’s major seaports are controlled and managed by the TNPA namely; Richards Bay, Durban, Saldanha, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, East London, Mossel Bay and Ngqura (Coega) in the Eastern Cape. Transnet Port Terminals Since its inception Transnet Port Terminals has played a key role in supporting the South African government's export-led growth strategy. Most Southern African import and export commodities are handled through South Africa's six largest ports Richards Bay, Durban, Saldanha, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and East London. Port Terminals not only handles these cargoes but implements logistics management solutions for its container, bulk, break-bulk (multi-purpose) and car terminal operations. Transport Foundation At the core of Transnet is their belief that by attempting to improve upon South Africa’s social conditions, so can they develop upon business conditions. The Transnet Foundation, the corporate social investment aim of Transnet believes that whilst many other organisations may view social investment as a means to attaining goodwill within the community, Transnet has an additional mission. The Transnet Foundation is based on empowerment towards the future and acquiring selected initiatives that will provide long-term sustainability not only to the organisation, but to the country as a whole. Transnet Foundation supports projects under the following portfolio areas: Education, Health, Arts and Culture, Sport and Under-utilised Assets. VISION & MISSION Transnet is a focused freight transport company, delivering integrated, efficient, safe, reliable and cost-effective services to promote economic growth in South Africa. This is to be achieved through increasing our market share, improving productivity and profitability and by providing appropriate capacity to our customers, ahead of demand. Full Name of Company: Transnet Limited Nature of Business: Transport and logistics KEY PERSONNEL Transnet Ltd Group Chief Executive: Portia Derby CEOs Transnet Freight Rail (Acting): T. Morwe Transnet National Port Authority: K. Phihlela Transnet Port Terminals (Acting): K.X.T Socikwa Transnet Pipelines: C. Moller Transnet Rail Engineering: R. Vallihu CONTACT DETAILS Transnet Limited Head Office Physical Address: Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg, 2001 Postal Address: PO Box 72501, Parkview, 2122, South Africa Tel: +27 (0)11 308 3000 Fax: +27 (0)11 308 2638 E-mail: thandi.mlangeni@transnet.net General Enquiries Transnet Freight Rail: Tel: +27 (0)11 774 4944 Transnet National Ports Authority: Tel: +27 (0)11 351 9001 Transnet Port Terminals: Tel: +27 (0)31 308 8300 Transnet Pipelines: Tel: +27 (0)31 361 1300 Transnet Rail Engineering: Tel: +27 (0)12 391 1301 Website: http://www.transnet.co.za Portia Derby Delivering on Our Commitment to You Transnet Limited is a public company with the South African government running as its sole shareholder. Both operating and controlling South Africa’s major transport infrastructures, Transnet is also responsible for ensuring that the country’s transport industries operate according to world-class standards and that they form an integral part of the overall economy. Transnet is transforming into a focused freight transport and logistics company comprising its ports, rail and pipeline assets. This refocus is designed to ensure that the company delivers a reliable, consistent, safe and integrated freight service to all its customers; an acceptable rate of return to its shareholder; and is a choice and sustainable employer. Transnet is devoted to transparency, integrity and efficiency. A growing Transnet is an integral part of the South African economy and an important contributor to the 6% plus GDP target envisaged in AsgiSA. Transnet is investing R78 billion on revitalizing and extending its infrastructure (widening and deepening ports; building a new pipeline and buying hundreds of new locomotives) and addressing the maintenance backlog, especially at Transnet Freight Rail, over the next five years. Transnet is not only vital to South Africa’s development, but it also combines forces with other businesses in order to expand transport operations across Africa and beyond. By doing so, Transnet assists in creating valuable business opportunities that extend far beyond the shorelines and borders of the country. Operating Divisions Transnet is made up of the following operating divisions: • Transnet Freight Rail- the freight rail division • Transnet Rail Engineering- the rolling stock maintenance business • Transnet National Ports Authority -fulfils the landlord function for South Africa’s port system • Transnet Port Terminals managing port and cargo terminal operations in the nation’s leading ports), and • Transnet Pipelines - the fuel and gas pipeline business, pumps and manages the storage of petroleum and gas products through its network of high-pressure, long distance pipelines) Transnet Freight Rail The largest division of Transnet, Transnet Freight Rail (formerly known as Spoornet) bases its core competency on the transportation of freight, containers and mainline passengers on rail. COALlink Coal is a vital export commodity, generating billions of Rands in foreign exchange earnings for South Africa and rightfully deserving its pseudonym 'Black Gold'. COALlink is a specialist business unit that provides world-class transport for South Africa's export coal from the Mpumalanga coalfields to the Richards Bay coal terminal. It is one of the world's most efficient bulk export logistic supply chains, and its steam-coal export tonnage is second only to Australia’s. For the future, it is Transnet’s intention to strengthen its partnerships to derive greater value from the freight logistics system. Transnet Rail Engineering Transnet Rail Engineering is the backbone of South Africa’s railway industry with eight product-focused businesses, 150 depots, seven factories and 15, 000 employees countrywide. The organization is dedicated to in-service maintenance, repair, upgrade, conversion and manufacture of freight wagons, mainline and suburban coaches, diesel and electric locomotives as well as wheels, rotating machines, rolling stock equipment, castings auxiliary equipment and services. The business objective for Transnet Rail Engineering, over the next few years, is expected to grow strongly in the locomotive and wagon manufacture areas as the capacity for iron ore, coal and general freight continue to expand. Transnet Pipelines Transnet Pipelines, formerly known as Petronet, the custodian of the country’s strategic pipeline assets, is currently servicing two key industries (fuel and gas) by transporting petroleum and gas products over varying distances. The business, having been established in 1965, is integral to the well-being of the South African economy. The liquid fuels network traverses the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Gauteng, North West and Mpumalanga. The intake stations are the two Durban refineries - the crude refinery at Coalbrook (Natref) and the Sasol 2 and Sasol 3 synfuel plants at Secunda. The gas pipeline, a converted line previously used for liquids, runs from Secuda to Durban via Empangeni. Take-off points are at Newcastle and Richards Bay as well as along the route between Empangeni and Durban. Transnet National Ports Authority Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is the custodian of the country’s primary trading hubs, managing the most vital conduits of the country’s imports and exports. Eight of the country’s major seaports are controlled and managed by the TNPA namely; Richards Bay, Durban, Saldanha, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, East London, Mossel Bay and Ngqura (Coega) in the Eastern Cape. Transnet Port Terminals Since its inception Transnet Port Terminals has played a key role in supporting the South African government's export-led growth strategy. Most Southern African import and export commodities are handled through South Africa's six largest ports Richards Bay, Durban, Saldanha, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and East London. Port Terminals not only handles these cargoes but implements logistics management solutions for its container, bulk, break-bulk (multi-purpose) and car terminal operations. Transport Foundation At the core of Transnet is their belief that by attempting to improve upon South Africa’s social conditions, so can they develop upon business conditions. The Transnet Foundation, the corporate social investment aim of Transnet believes that whilst many other organisations may view social investment as a means to attaining goodwill within the community, Transnet has an additional mission. The Transnet Foundation is based on empowerment towards the future and acquiring selected initiatives that will provide long-term sustainability not only to the organisation, but to the country as a whole. Transnet Foundation supports projects under the following portfolio areas: Education, Health, Arts and Culture, Sport and Under-utilised Assets. VISION & MISSION Transnet is a focused freight transport company, delivering integrated, efficient, safe, reliable and cost-effective services to promote economic growth in South Africa. This is to be achieved through increasing our market share, improving productivity and profitability and by providing appropriate capacity to our customers, ahead of demand. Full Name of Company: Transnet Limited Nature of Business: Transport and logistics KEY PERSONNEL Transnet Ltd Group Chief Executive: Portia Derby CEOs Transnet Freight Rail (Acting): T. Morwe Transnet National Port Authority: K. Phihlela Transnet Port Terminals (Acting): K.X.T Socikwa Transnet Pipelines: C. Moller Transnet Rail Engineering: R. Vallihu CONTACT DETAILS Transnet Limited Head Office Physical Address: Carlton Centre, 150 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg, 2001 Postal Address: PO Box 72501, Parkview, 2122, South Africa Tel: +27 (0)11 308 3000 Fax: +27 (0)11 308 2638 E-mail: thandi.mlangeni@transnet.net General Enquiries Transnet Freight Rail: Tel: +27 (0)11 774 4944 Transnet National Ports Authority: Tel: +27 (0)11 351 9001 Transnet Port Terminals: Tel: +27 (0)31 308 8300 Transnet Pipelines: Tel: +27 (0)31 361 1300 Transnet Rail Engineering: Tel: +27 (0)12 391 1301 Website: http://www.transnet.co.za Transnet Limited Transnet Limited is a public company with the South African government running as its sole shareholder. Both operating and controlling South Africa’s major transport infrastructures, Transnet is also responsible for ensuring that the country’s transport industries operate according to world-class standards and that they form an integral part of the overall economy

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The KZN Top Business Women initiative is an annual recognition platform that profiles and celebrates 40 influential female leaders across various sectors in KwaZulu-Natal. Unlike traditional competitive awards, this program recognizes every selected participant as a "winner" to showcase their unique contributions to the region's economy and society. KZN Top Business Women: Recognition Ceremony 2026 Celebrating Excellence, Leadership, and Impact Welcome to the nomination portal for the KZN Top Business Women initiative. This is not a traditional awards competition; it is a prestigious recognition ceremony designed to shine a spotlight on the phenomenal work, decisive leadership, and exceptional contributions of women who drive our regional economy forward. We believe that every woman who contributes to our vibrant business ecosystem deserves to be celebrated. Why Nominate? Visibility: Showcase your achievements or those of a deserving leader on a premier platform that highlights regional corporate excellence. Recognition: Be part of a collective celebration where all participants are honored equally for their role in our economy. Connection: Join a network of high-level industry leaders and innovators committed to positive regional storytelling and commercial growth. Nomination Form Please complete the details below to nominate a leader for the 2026 recognition cycle. Nominee Information: First name* Last name* Company name* Position* wed address* Address Email* Mobile Number* Landline* Position Leadership Highlights:* Link to Nominee/LinkedIn* Nominate By submitting this form, you acknowledge that this information will be reviewed by the KZN Top Business committee for inclusion in our 2026 recognition gala. The Blog Inspiring Stories, Remarkable Women: KZN Top Business Women 2026 Webinar 3 KZN Top Business Women 2026 | Webinar 2: A Story Worth Sharing KZN Top Business Women 2026 Webinar One BUILDING A LEGACY OF KZN TOP BUSINESS WOMEN More Than a Moment: Building a Legacy of Women in Business A New Wave of Women, Ideas and Possibility

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The Nic Carroll 2021 Collection Donna Barnard Business Owner and Founder of Greenheart Organics Pty Ltd and Organic Farmer, Member of PGSSA / Greenpeace Activist We all need to play our part in making positive social, environmental and economic changes by supporting local and ethical producers Donna Barnard

Don’t take shortcuts, they’re not the answer. Work hard, be professional and do things the right way, and for the right reasons < Back Nomfundo Mcoyi CEO of the Icebolethu Group Nomfundo Mcoyi is a passionate and multiskilled entrepreneur and community builder who is based in KwaZulu-Natal. She has come a long way from township girl to teacher, to founder and CEO of the Icebolethu Group. While the core business of the Icebolethu Group is funerals, the various companies under the Group’s umbrella include funeral policies, memorial parks, tombstones, catering, and loans. Nomfundo is the chairperson of the KZN South African Funeral Practitioners Association and is a shareholder at Scribante Labour Consultants as well as Blacksuits. A big dream When Nomfundo started her business, she had no financial resources, not even a loan, but she had a big dream. In addition, she had no experience in the funeral business, and no mentor to guide her. Instead, she looked to her opposition – the major funeral companies. She said, “I never looked at the small companies. I always knew exactly what I wanted to achieve. I wanted to own a very big company, so I measured myself against the biggest and the best. It’s been a long journey. It wasn’t easy and it took perseverance, focus and determination. I’d never even buried anyone – but I did my research and focused on my vision.” Twelve years later, the Icebolethu Group boasts over 120 branches in KwaZulu-Natal, as well as a branch in Johannesburg and one in London. Nomfundo said, “The brand is really doing so well in the funeral industry. We’ve grown through hard work, dedication, passion and through having a very great team that supports me and my entire vision. I am very grateful for the growth we have seen over the past years. My future goals are to see Icebolethu grow globally, including throughout Africa. We would like to have more partners in offering our services.” Creating jobs for people Nomfundo says that the growth of her business is motivated by creating jobs for people. When the company started, it consisted of five people, now Icebolethu employs over 1500 people. “That means that there are 1500 families that get to have food at the end of the day because of the vision that I had when I started Icebolethu. That makes me very happy.” She added that she would like to continue to create more jobs. “We cannot rely on government and need to grow sustainable businesses that will support and give back to all the communities.” One of the major challenges that Nomfundo has experienced has been entering into the male dominated funeral industry, which has been tough. “I remember when I started, I was on a committee where there were 11 males, and I was the only female. Everything I said I had to say twice. They did not believe in me and said that I would fail. I decided not to listen to them and continue with my journey. I am a person of excellence and have continued to apply that excellence in the business – look at where it is today.” Close to her heart Nomfundo’s charity, the Icebolethu Foundation, is particularly close to her heart. The Foundation has several active projects, but she is particularly proud of the Rhoda Girls project through which 50 girls have been ‘adopted’ for mentoring over a five-year period. These girls attend courses and camps, and the Foundation pays their school fees. Nomfundo is personally involved in the mentoring, and as she puts it, “We’re trying to create fifty more Nomfundos of the future; girls who have the skills and the confidence to go out and create businesses and employment for others.” Other projects include an agricultural programme, where seedlings are provided for gardens in different communities, so that people can grow their own food. The Foundation also builds houses for the poor. The next project will be the establishment of computer centres for the youth to access, which speaks to 4IR and the digital world that we are moving in to. Nomfundo relates how her grandmother was also a very giving woman, who went out of her way to care for people in her community. “My late grandmother was a remarkable woman and a great entrepreneur for her time. She was fierce, focused and determined, and she ran my grandfather’s business when I was a child. I always wanted to be like her. My Foundation was inspired by her and giving back to the community is my way of paying respect to the example she set for me.” Focus on your goals The advice that Nomfundo would give to other people following in her footsteps is not to do things for money but to follow a career because they love it and are good at it. She added that women must also understand that they will not just get things because they are women, but because they deserve them and work hard. “You must just be excellent at what you do. Focus on your goals and your vison and don’t take shortcuts, they’re not the answer. Work hard, be professional and do things the right way, and for the right reasons. Just be excellent; that’s the key.” Finding a balance in life does not come easy to Nomfundo. However, she says, “I do find time for family and friends, that’s very important. I love to travel, usually with my family; it’s a great way to grow your knowledge, broaden your mind and see new opportunities.” Nomfundo, who positions herself as a cooking enthusiast, rather than a cooking expert, has recently published a cook book ‘Boardroom to the Kitchen’. The book offers readers a behind-the-scenes look into her life as a businesswoman and how the kitchen has been an integral part of her family life. Filled with her personal antidotes and essays, this cookbook relates the story of her humble beginnings and how Nomfundo turned her dream into reality.

Be comfortable reaching out to people for assistance. Start out small, do things properly and don’t water yourself down. Dr Kara Hoffman < Back Dr Kara Hoffman Clinical Audiologist r Kara Hoffmanis a clinical audiologist who runs private hearing healthcare practices in Durban and in Ballito. Kara completed her undergraduate degree in Audiology at the University of Cape Town in 2003, with a Bachelor of Science and honours degree. In 2004, she did a year of community service and thereafter worked for a school for the deaf. There she learned how to use South African sign language, which has been very useful with profoundly deaf patients. Kara completed her masters’ degree in paediatric audiology in 2008 and obtained licensing in cochlear implantation in 2009. She is one of the few audiologists in the country to hold a clinical doctorate in audiology, which was awarded by the University of Arizona (ATSU) in 2016. In 2011, Kara and her business partner Lauren Thompson established Thompson and Hoffman (T&H) Audiology Inc at Parklands Hospital in Durban. As Kara wanted to work with the brain and ear-to-brain connections, T&H is one of the few audiology practices in the country to offer a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative services. These include hearing tests, balance assessments, industrial audiology, corporate audiology, newborn hearing screening, hearing aids and assistive listening devices, cochlear and middle ear implants, noise protection, auditory processing assessments, wax removal, and tinnitus assessment and management. “Opening T&H was probably the best thing that I ever did for myself in terms of my own personal and professional growth,” said Kara. “We could give our patients individual attention and work with their specific needs as opposed to working for someone and having a guideline of how to represent their practice.” Establishing the practice was not without challenges. Initially they needed to apply for financing to set up the desired comprehensive diagnostic audiology practice that would enable T&H to offer the full range of audiological services to the public. Another challenge, said Kara, is that one is “selling” something that no one wants, but many people need. This challenge has been overcome by ongoing learning, as well as with time, maturity and age. There are many companies trying to sell hearing aids online or in shops, which is a threat to independent audiologists. Kara works to educate the public on who the right person is to see for your hearing or balance problems. She added that people with hearing aids needed to have annual check- ups and to consider a second opinion with an independent audiologist to ensure they were optimally assessed, and managed. “In terms of the latest research, the message that I want to put out is that there’s a direct link between dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and any sort of cognitive decline and hearing loss. The number one modifiable factor is to treat hearing loss.” The practice has been built on great relationships with various general physicians and medical specialists over the years. Kara commented that she has succeeded through, “Hard work, and dedication to the practice and to my patients. Continued education has allowed me to keep abreast of all the current trends in audiology globally.” She added, “On a professional note, learning from my mistakes has been the biggest challenge, and the biggest cause for success. Dealing with different personalities has also been a learning curve which has also helped in all sorts of personal challenges.” In 2016 Kara and Lauren opened their second branch in Ballito. In 2017 they moved their Durban practice to a standalone house in Essenwood Road, which, said Kara, was the best thing that happened to them. Speaking of her journey, Kara said that her grandfather was her initial inspiration to become a medical professional, as he was an outstanding one-of-a-kind GP in Cape Town. She was concerned that the professional demands would be problematic when she wanted to have a family, however audiology resonated with her interests. In more recent years, Kara gets inspiration from her colleagues as well as her family. “My husband and my family are all rooting for us and wanting to spread the word of the bubble of audiology that is so important in our lives.” Kara is a member of the South African Association of Audiology, and is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). She is the executive chair of the Audiology Private Practice Forum, which represents a substantial body of private independent hearing healthcare practices in South Africa. Since her appointment, the Forum has grown from 10 members to 104 members representing over 100 practices. Kara has been involved in upskilling audiologists and is in the process of aligning professionals to be offering international best practices in audiology. Kara’s future goals for the practice are to stay the same size so that they can continue to give maximum attention to their patients. Her goal is to reach more hearing impaired and balance impaired individuals in the province, and to expand the reach of independent audiologists to larger portions of the population – nationwide. The advice that Kara would give to someone who’s starting out is that being an entrepreneur comes with challenges. “Be comfortable reaching out to people for assistance. Start out small, do things properly and don’t water yourself down. Do not lose your professionalism and keep your clinical hat on. Always make the right decision for the patient and do not let finances or incentives lead you away from the right path.” As Kara has three young children aged six, four and two, a lot of her time is spent running around after them and giving them the best chance that life has to offer. Both Kara and her husband enjoy the gym, which gives them time to exercise and look after themselves. Being part of KZN Top Business Women, is Kara said, a real honour as well as a springboard for audiologists in the country. The profession is 99% female based and she thinks that every audiologist should be encouraged to showcase their practices and educate the public.