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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

Tronox is quite unique among its peers, in that it is the only fully integrated mineral sands producer. Of the seven ilmenite smelters in the world, Tronox remains the only company which further processes the smelter slag to produce final saleable products (Titanium pigment)TronoxTronox is quite unique among its peers, in that it is the only fully integrated mineral sands producer. Of the seven ilmenite smelters in the world, Tronox remains the only company which further processes the smelter slag to produce final saleable products (Titanium pigment)Tronox mines and processes titanium ore, zircon and other minerals, and manufactures titanium dioxide pigments that add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper, and other everyday products. Tronox is quite unique among its peers, in that it is the only fully integrated mineral sands producer. Of the seven ilmenite smelters in the world, Tronox remains the only company which further processes the smelter slag to produce final saleable products (Titanium pigment). Our feedstock production also exceeds our current pigment demand; hence a portion of our final products are sold externally. Tronox Holding plc recently completed its acquisition of the titanium dioxide business of the National Titanium Dioxide Company Limited, previously known as Cristal, becoming one of the world’s leading producers of high quality titanium dioxide and zircon. This highly synergistic combination positions Tronox to increase production and competitively meet demand in global markets. Tronox will be the second largest TiO2 pigment producer, the second largest mineral sands producer, one of the world’s largest producers of zircon and one of the world’s largest purchasers of high-grade feedstock. With nearly 7000 employees across six continents, our rich diversity, unmatched vertical integration model, and unparalleled operational and technical expertise across the value chain, position Tronox as the pre-eminent titanium dioxide producer in the world. Our operations in South Africa’s Western Cape include a mine in Brand Se Baai, a Mineral Separation Plant in Vredendal and a smelter in Saldhana. In KwaZulu Natal (KZN), we have a mine in Fairbreeze and a Central Processing Complex in Empangeni. “An outward mindset allows us to see beyond ourselves and be accountable for the whole,” said Mpho Mothoa, managing director of Tronox operations in South Africa. “We believe that our business can and should play a leadership role in improving the quality of life in communities in which we operate”. Tronox continuously empowers local communities by helping community members establish businesses. Some of the business we have helped set-up, are now our contractors and supply equipment and services required in our operational processes. Tronox believes that these efforts promote the long-term interests of all our stakeholders, including employees, customers, business partners, investors, local communities, government, and the mining and minerals industries at large. “We honour our responsibility to create value for stakeholders,”said Mothoa. Recently, we made a major investment of R3,3 billion in the KZN economy with the opening of the Fairbreeze mine, significantly increasing our exports. Most of the 4200 contractors used in the construction phase were locals from the area, allowing for the stimulation of the local economy. The opening of this mine and future planned projects both in Western Cape and in KZN, has shown Tronox’s long-term commitment in South Africa. Tronox also believes in long term sustainability in the areas in which we mine, therefore one of our primary focus areas will always be the rehabilitation of land on which we have mined. This is in line with one of our values, which is to do the right work, the right way, in every aspect of our business. Tronox have successfully imprinted their environ mentally friendly footprint on Hillendale mine (Hillendale) in KZN, by successfully rehabilitating the land previously mined. The rehabilitation of Hillendale has now become a showcase to other plants around the world, for the successful rehabilitation of approximately 452 hectares of land. The life of Hillendale spanned from 2001 until mine closure at the end of 2013. The conditions of the Environmental Impact Assessment in terms of rehabilitation and mine closure, were based on key objectives and operational requirements to enable Tronox to successfully rehabilitate land back to indigenous trees, grasses and eucaluptus trees. The key objectives used during the rehabilitation process included safe and healthy post mining environment; consideration of economically viable and sustainable post mining land use; limited residual environmental impact and; optimal post mining social opportunities. The achievement of all these activities enabled us to meet the mine closure requirements. Local communities surrounding the mine and businesses benefitted immensely from the rehabilitation process of Hillendale, through job creation and sustained local economy. Hillendale to date has been 100 % rehabilitated, to a combination planting of indigenous trees, grasses and eucaluptus trees. The civil designed storm water canals have been constructed and drop off structures are in place and in addition, the residue dam flood management structures have been constructed. The wall of the return water dam has been breached, and the dam wall has been broken through, allowing run off water from other areas to drain freely, which reduces the risk of open water that could potentially lead to drownings. The Primary Wet Plant footprint has been rehabilitated, and all scrap has been disposed of.Full Name of Company: Tronox KZN Sands Proprietary Limited Industry Sector: Vertically integrated mining and inorganic chemical business Services / Products: Tronox TiO2 mines titanium ore, zircon and other minerals and manufactures titanium dioxide pigments that add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper, and other everyday products Date Established: 2001 Customer Base: Long standing blue-chip customers: Akzo Nobel, Benjamin Moore, Cargill, Cromex, Jotun, Asian Paints, ANSAC, Formosa Plastics to name a few. No. of Employees: 2000 in South Africa of which 700 employees work at KZN Sands, Empangeni Auditors / Accountants: PricewaterhouseCoopers Bankers: Standard Bank KEY PERSONNEL Managing Director SA: Mpho Mothoa Regional Finance Director SA: William Tlou CONTACT DETAILS Physical Address: Central Processing Complex, R34 Melmoth Road, Empangeni Postal Address: Private Bag X20010, Empangeni, 3880 Tel: +27 (0)35 902 7000 E-mail: Nozuko.Basson@tronox.com Website: www.tronox.comMpho Mothoa's career began as a metallurgist for Mintek and for the last 20 years he has worked his way up the corporate ladder through various operations and executive management roles. These include General Manager Processing at Rio Tinto's Palabora Mining Company, and Chief Operating Officer for Rio Tinto's Rössing Uranium Ltd in Namibia. He was appointed the Managing Director of Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) and Rio Tinto Country Head in June 2013. Mothoa's professional journey has been driven by humility and his ability to engage with both the top and bottom echelons of the organisations in which he has been involved. His advancement has not always been easy as he has had to often deal with the label of "first black manager, GM, MD etc." on many occasions, which at first glance might seem flattering but the problem is that it might undermine the merits of progression. Mothoa is justly proud of his capabilities and his 20 years of experience in the mining industry, which has well prepared him for his current responsibilities, rather than the colour of his skin. Mothoa said, "A major challenge that I have experienced along my journey has been confronting the different cultural environments of the various parts of South Africa and Namibia where I have worked. He added, "Although I have a strong determination and will when required, I am also flexible and understand the necessity for an adapt or die philosophy." An important contributor to his success has been in his ability to blend an Africentric or a Eurocentric approach to leadership as circumstances have required. An Eurocentric approach places emphasis on individuals while dealing with communities requires an Africentric approach, which is collectivist in nature. This has proven to be a useful skill in a mining environment where stakeholder engagement, including community and worker interaction, is essential. An initiative that he has a particular passion for is the pursuit of a culture of zero harm to workers in the RBM operation. Mothoa has been out "with his boots in the field driving the employee engagement" and is reaping the rewards of his proactive approach to safety. Workers need to understand that injuries can be prevented and that zero harm can be achieved, rather than being inevitable. The campaign has made a considerable impact in reducing injuries. RBM has recently had 128 days without injury, which broke the previous record of 108 days set in 2014. Mothoa said, "My current role of driving RBM's continued success is exciting but very challenging. It includes the need to maintain low costs and being more efficient in everything that we do." He added that in order to be successful it is also necessary to employ the right people who are passionate about their careers and willing to make a difference as well as be innovative. He said, "RBM's leadership values are an important driver of the daily interaction with the operations. While we have very good systems in place, we strive for continuous improvement and our people are empowered to challenge the processes when required, which ensures a healthy working environment." RBM continues to work with the four host communities in Richards Bay, where the company is often seen as both "father and mother". Mothoa said that enterprise and supplier development is an important pillar of the community strategy so that communities are able to stand on their own feet and are not dependent on handouts. Part of this strategy is in ensuring the empowerment of entrepreneurs through skills development programmes to enable them to become suppliers to RBM and other companies in the region. "However, the joint effort of business and government is required to ensure that social policies and investments are in place to promote entrepreneurs and assist small and medium sized enterprises," he said. Mothoa further commented, "People want short cuts but they need to understand that there is no short cut to success. We must establish business enterprises that are sustainable and not reliant on tenders given by their associates." In the future, Mothoa would like to see more regulatory certainty in the country. Rio Tinto and the rest of investor community, needs to know that their investments are safe and that the mining sector is in no jeopardy. This will be a prerequisite for further investment to sustain and grow the sector. Mothoa enjoys relaxing with his young family in his spare time. Travel and particularly camping provides time out from the pressures of the workplace. He is also a social runner, a pastime he does with his wife, Dorcas. He said, "My personal objectives are happiness, good health and success; and I believe I tick all the boxes at the moment." Full Name of Company: Tronox KZN Sands Proprietary Limited Industry Sector: Vertically integrated mining and inorganic chemical business Services / Products: Tronox TiO2 mines titanium ore, zircon and other minerals and manufactures titanium dioxide pigments that add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper, and other everyday products Date Established: 2001 Customer Base: Long standing blue-chip customers: Akzo Nobel, Benjamin Moore, Cargill, Cromex, Jotun, Asian Paints, ANSAC, Formosa Plastics to name a few. No. of Employees: 2000 in South Africa of which 700 employees work at KZN Sands, Empangeni Auditors / Accountants: PricewaterhouseCoopers Bankers: Standard Bank KEY PERSONNEL Managing Director SA: Mpho Mothoa Regional Finance Director SA: William Tlou CONTACT DETAILS Physical Address: Central Processing Complex, R34 Melmoth Road, Empangeni Postal Address: Private Bag X20010, Empangeni, 3880 Tel: +27 (0)35 902 7000 E-mail: Nozuko.Basson@tronox.com Website: www.tronox.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: Tronox KZN Sands Proprietary Limited Industry Sector: Vertically integrated mining and inorganic chemical business Services / Products: Tronox TiO2 mines titanium ore, zircon and other minerals and manufactures titanium dioxide pigments that add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper, and other everyday products Date Established: 2001 Customer Base: Long standing blue-chip customers: Akzo Nobel, Benjamin Moore, Cargill, Cromex, Jotun, Asian Paints, ANSAC, Formosa Plastics to name a few. No. of Employees: 2000 in South Africa of which 700 employees work at KZN Sands, Empangeni Auditors / Accountants: PricewaterhouseCoopers Bankers: Standard Bank KEY PERSONNEL Managing Director SA: Mpho Mothoa Regional Finance Director SA: William Tlou CONTACT DETAILS Physical Address: Central Processing Complex, R34 Melmoth Road, Empangeni Postal Address: Private Bag X20010, Empangeni, 3880 Tel: +27 (0)35 902 7000 E-mail: Nozuko.Basson@tronox.com Website: www.tronox.com Tronox mines and processes titanium ore, zircon and other minerals, and manufactures titanium dioxide pigments that add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper, and other everyday products. Tronox is quite unique among its peers, in that it is the only fully integrated mineral sands producer. Of the seven ilmenite smelters in the world, Tronox remains the only company which further processes the smelter slag to produce final saleable products (Titanium pigment). Our feedstock production also exceeds our current pigment demand; hence a portion of our final products are sold externally. Tronox Holding plc recently completed its acquisition of the titanium dioxide business of the National Titanium Dioxide Company Limited, previously known as Cristal, becoming one of the world’s leading producers of high quality titanium dioxide and zircon. This highly synergistic combination positions Tronox to increase production and competitively meet demand in global markets. Tronox will be the second largest TiO2 pigment producer, the second largest mineral sands producer, one of the world’s largest producers of zircon and one of the world’s largest purchasers of high-grade feedstock. With nearly 7000 employees across six continents, our rich diversity, unmatched vertical integration model, and unparalleled operational and technical expertise across the value chain, position Tronox as the pre-eminent titanium dioxide producer in the world. Our operations in South Africa’s Western Cape include a mine in Brand Se Baai, a Mineral Separation Plant in Vredendal and a smelter in Saldhana. In KwaZulu Natal (KZN), we have a mine in Fairbreeze and a Central Processing Complex in Empangeni. “An outward mindset allows us to see beyond ourselves and be accountable for the whole,” said Mpho Mothoa, managing director of Tronox operations in South Africa. “We believe that our business can and should play a leadership role in improving the quality of life in communities in which we operate”. Tronox continuously empowers local communities by helping community members establish businesses. Some of the business we have helped set-up, are now our contractors and supply equipment and services required in our operational processes. Tronox believes that these efforts promote the long-term interests of all our stakeholders, including employees, customers, business partners, investors, local communities, government, and the mining and minerals industries at large. “We honour our responsibility to create value for stakeholders,”said Mothoa. Recently, we made a major investment of R3,3 billion in the KZN economy with the opening of the Fairbreeze mine, significantly increasing our exports. Most of the 4200 contractors used in the construction phase were locals from the area, allowing for the stimulation of the local economy. The opening of this mine and future planned projects both in Western Cape and in KZN, has shown Tronox’s long-term commitment in South Africa. Tronox also believes in long term sustainability in the areas in which we mine, therefore one of our primary focus areas will always be the rehabilitation of land on which we have mined. This is in line with one of our values, which is to do the right work, the right way, in every aspect of our business. Tronox have successfully imprinted their environ mentally friendly footprint on Hillendale mine (Hillendale) in KZN, by successfully rehabilitating the land previously mined. The rehabilitation of Hillendale has now become a showcase to other plants around the world, for the successful rehabilitation of approximately 452 hectares of land. The life of Hillendale spanned from 2001 until mine closure at the end of 2013. The conditions of the Environmental Impact Assessment in terms of rehabilitation and mine closure, were based on key objectives and operational requirements to enable Tronox to successfully rehabilitate land back to indigenous trees, grasses and eucaluptus trees. The key objectives used during the rehabilitation process included safe and healthy post mining environment; consideration of economically viable and sustainable post mining land use; limited residual environmental impact and; optimal post mining social opportunities. The achievement of all these activities enabled us to meet the mine closure requirements. Local communities surrounding the mine and businesses benefitted immensely from the rehabilitation process of Hillendale, through job creation and sustained local economy. Hillendale to date has been 100 % rehabilitated, to a combination planting of indigenous trees, grasses and eucaluptus trees. The civil designed storm water canals have been constructed and drop off structures are in place and in addition, the residue dam flood management structures have been constructed. The wall of the return water dam has been breached, and the dam wall has been broken through, allowing run off water from other areas to drain freely, which reduces the risk of open water that could potentially lead to drownings. The Primary Wet Plant footprint has been rehabilitated, and all scrap has been disposed of. More About the CEO Managing Director SA: Mpho Mothoa Meet the CEO

ECR is the leading English commercial radio station in KwaZulu-Natal, boasting a loyal listenership of 1 265 000East Coast RadioECR is the leading English commercial radio station in KwaZulu-Natal, boasting a loyal listenership of 1 265 000East Coast Radio is KwaZulu-Natal’s number one for hit music and creating memorable moments that evoke emotions, connecting families to KZN and the world. ECR is the leading English commercial radio station in KwaZulu-Natal, boasting a loyal listenership of 1 265 000 (Source: BRC RAM, April 2021 – August 2021). The station’s core audience comprises of both males and females in LSM 7-10, aged 25 to 49 years. East Coast Radio provides award-winning entertainment with shows like The Breakfast Show hosted by Darren, Keri & Sky. The team are well-known and loved members of the East Coast Radio family. The other flagship show making big waves in KZN is The Drive Show hosted by Stacey and J Sbu. The station also offers the widest variety of hit music in the province. Not only does ECR keep listeners entertained via conventional means, but the station also offers unrivalled, innovative multi-media solutions. As an evolving media brand, ecr.co.za delivers on average over 600 000 unique browsers and close to 2 million page views per month, making it one of the top three radio station websites in South Africa. In one week, the station reaches 3.9 million people on Facebook and boasts 430 000 post engagements and 400 000 video views. The station’s ongoing research keeps East Coast Radio highly relevant and part of the ethos of KwaZulu-Natal. ECR is rooted in the social fabric of KZN, hosting some of the province’s biggest events. While COVID-19 has limited large gatherings, East Coast Radio looks forward to much-loved events like the Big Walk making a return. The family-friendly event attracted 30 000 participants to Durban’s promenade. This thread of social and community cohesion carries through at East Coast Radio’s Summer Body Bootcamp. The station brings together people who have a love for fitness and the outdoors. The Bootcamp, which sees over 300 fitness enthusiasts participating in a live two-hour workout session with experienced trainers, is an amalgamation of celebrating every body type, KZN’s beautiful weather and NO.1 Hit Music. Likewise, the East Coast Radio Business Breakfast and East Coast Radio Women’s Business Breakfast have become key events on the annual KZN corporate calendar. The station play host to the country’s top forward thinkers, thought leaders and strategists. East Coast Radio goes beyond radio, each year the station galvanises hundreds of thousands of listeners to care for the less fortunate through their CSI initiatives. Award-winning on-air programming such as The Big Favour with Darren, Keri and Sky and the station’s key social upliftment initiative, East Coast Radio’s Toy Story, all plug into parent company, Kagiso Media’s “building communities for good” ethos. Powered by creativity, East Coast Radio provides world-class innovation. A prime example would be the launch of East Coast Gold. The award-winning digital radio station caters to music lovers who are looking for a music experience that embraces their love of classic hits from the 60’s,70’s,80’s and 90’s. East Coast Gold is accessible via the East Coast Radio app and on the station’s website. In September this year, East Coast Radio launched a first for SA radio, their sub-brand East Coast Productions, a one-stop-shop offering tailored, 360-degree content production packages, suitable for any brand. Sourcing new talent and developing existing talent, crafting, and supporting an in-house culture of excellence and being at the forefront of innovation have all contributed to East Coast Radio’s success.Full Name of Company: East Coast Radio, a division of Kagiso Media (Pty) Ltd Nature of Business: Radio and media industry Services / Products: An English medium entertainment brand. Our commercial product is advertising space, branded content, endorsements, sponsorships and partnerships both on-air and digital. Date Established: October 1996 Customer Base: 1 265 000 (BRC RAM, Apr 2021–Aug 2021) No. of Employees: 90 (including independent contractors) Auditors / Accountants: PricewaterhouseCoopers Bankers: FNB KEY PERSONNEL Managing Director: Mzuvele Mthethwa Commercial Manager: Malani Van Huyssteen Programming Manager: Zane Derbyshire Marketing Manager: Tanya Davis CONTACT DETAILS Head Office - Umhlanga Physical Address: 313-315 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, 4320 Postal Address: PO Box 25095, Gateway, Umhlanga Rocks, 4321 Tel: +27 (0)31 570 9495 Website: www.ecr.co.zaMzuvele Mthethwa is the managing director of East Coast Radio Mzuvele Mthethwa, the managing director of East Coast Radio, was born in uMkhomazi, on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. Growing up there, he developed a deep appreciation for the community and the culture around him. Reflecting on his early life, Mzuvele recalls, “Those years were incredibly formative for me. I come from a humble background, and my parents instilled in me values of perseverance and dedication, which have carried me through my career.” After completing school, Mzuvele enrolled at the then Natal Technikon but did not complete his qualification. “It was a tough decision at the time, but life had other plans for me,” he explained. In 1998, he got his first job at an audit firm in Amanzimtoti as a junior bookkeeper. “My first taste of the corporate world was both challenging and exciting. The experience I gained there was invaluable, teaching me the foundations of finance, the importance of precision, and how to manage financial records accurately.” In this role, Mzuvele worked in a competitive environment that offered many learning opportunities. “I remember working late hours and constantly striving to prove myself. That experience shaped my work ethic and gave me a foundation in finance,” he explained. His career took a turn in 2004 when Mzuvele joined East Coast Radio as a debt collector. For nearly 20 years, Mzuvele dedicated himself to the finance department where he moved up the ladder, becoming a finance officer, and was promoted to finance manager in 2012. He held that position until the end of 2023, when he was appointed managing director, a role Mzuvele is honoured to hold. Mzuvele shares, “Being part of East Coast Radio for nearly two decades has been an incredible journey. I have witnessed the organisation adapt to changes in the media landscape, embrace digital transformation, and continuously innovate to stay relevant. Our team has always been passionate, and that energy is infectious.” BRING OUT THE BEST Discussing his motivation, Mzuvele says, “People often default to their professional achievements when asked about their ‘why.’ For me, my career at East Coast Radio has been rewarding, but my ‘why’ extends beyond professional success. I strive to be a leader who can bring out the best in others, create opportunities for growth, and foster an environment where everyone feels valued. I want to see my team members thrive and develop, just as I have over the years.” Mzuvele emphasises, “On a personal level, becoming a husband and a father are among my proudest achievements. The growth I’ve experienced as a family man has profoundly influenced how I lead and interact with my team.” “Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to meet many remarkable people who have shared valuable lessons,” Mzuvele says. “But one piece of advice has always stood out to me. It came from my former boss, who recruited me to East Coast Radio. He told me, ‘Maintain the highest standards of integrity and morals; it will go a long way in helping you achieve success in your professional career.’ I’ve always believed that if you are honest, transparent, and ethical in your dealings, success will naturally follow.” “Every business faces challenges,” Mzuvele acknowledges, “but the Covid-19 pandemic was an unprecedented test. We faced significant revenue losses, and keeping the operations running was a constant struggle. During that period, our focus was on keeping our team safe and ensuring that they were supported. We had to think creatively about how to maintain our service to listeners and clients. Our resilience as a team and our commitment to each other helped us pull through.” “Motivating a team is one of the most critical roles of a leader,” Mzuvele explains. “It’s not just about setting targets and expecting results; it’s about inspiring people to give their best. One of the ways to do this is by constantly communicating the company’s goals. People need to understand what we are trying to achieve and how their contributions matter.” “Recognition is also vital. People like to be acknowledged when they perform well. It’s about catching people doing the right things and celebrating those moments. Moreover, motivation is sustained when leaders are authentic and lead by example. Positivity and a winning mindset start at the top, and I strive to embody those qualities every day.” ACTS OF KINDNESS Mzuvele is inspired by the culture at East Coast Radio, describing it as “equal parts a corporate company, a movie set with creative energies, and a nursery school for young professionals starting their careers.” He adds, “This is a melting pot of diverse characters that we knit together to form a unit and a business.” In addition, Mzuvele shares, “I’m inspired by acts of kindness, whether it’s letting someone merge in traffic or seeing a colleague go out of their way to help another. Doing good, even in small ways, has a ripple effect. It makes a difference and inspires others to do the same. I believe that if we all did a little bit better every day, the world would be a much better place. At East Coast Radio, I see this spirit in action daily. Our people genuinely care about each other, and that’s a source of constant inspiration for me.” Mzuvele’s vision is to see the East Coast Radio brand continue to grow, to reach more people, and to remain a trusted voice in the community. “I want us to use our influence to support other businesses in the region. My goal is to have a positive impact, whether that means changing the narrative around our province, putting a smile on someone’s face, or making a difference, no matter how small.” When asked about a motto, Mzuvele smiles, “I consider myself a simple man, and my motto is equally simple: ‘Do better’. In everything you do, strive to be better than you were yesterday. Whether it’s in business or in life, continuous improvement is key. Small, consistent efforts can lead to significant change over time. That’s the philosophy I live by, and I encourage my team to do the same.”Full Name of Company: East Coast Radio, a division of Kagiso Media (Pty) Ltd Nature of Business: Radio and media industry Services / Products: An English medium entertainment brand. Our commercial product is advertising space, branded content, endorsements, sponsorships and partnerships both on-air and digital. Date Established: October 1996 Customer Base: 1 265 000 (BRC RAM, Apr 2021–Aug 2021) No. of Employees: 90 (including independent contractors) Auditors / Accountants: PricewaterhouseCoopers Bankers: FNB KEY PERSONNEL Managing Director: Mzuvele Mthethwa Commercial Manager: Malani Van Huyssteen Programming Manager: Zane Derbyshire Marketing Manager: Tanya Davis CONTACT DETAILS Head Office - Umhlanga Physical Address: 313-315 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, 4320 Postal Address: PO Box 25095, Gateway, Umhlanga Rocks, 4321 Tel: +27 (0)31 570 9495 Website: www.ecr.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: East Coast Radio, a division of Kagiso Media (Pty) Ltd Nature of Business: Radio and media industry Services / Products: An English medium entertainment brand. Our commercial product is advertising space, branded content, endorsements, sponsorships and partnerships both on-air and digital. Date Established: October 1996 Customer Base: 1 265 000 (BRC RAM, Apr 2021–Aug 2021) No. of Employees: 90 (including independent contractors) Auditors / Accountants: PricewaterhouseCoopers Bankers: FNB KEY PERSONNEL Managing Director: Mzuvele Mthethwa Commercial Manager: Malani Van Huyssteen Programming Manager: Zane Derbyshire Marketing Manager: Tanya Davis CONTACT DETAILS Head Office - Umhlanga Physical Address: 313-315 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, 4320 Postal Address: PO Box 25095, Gateway, Umhlanga Rocks, 4321 Tel: +27 (0)31 570 9495 Website: www.ecr.co.za East Coast Radio is KwaZulu-Natal’s number one for hit music and creating memorable moments that evoke emotions, connecting families to KZN and the world. ECR is the leading English commercial radio station in KwaZulu-Natal, boasting a loyal listenership of 1 265 000 (Source: BRC RAM, April 2021 – August 2021). The station’s core audience comprises of both males and females in LSM 7-10, aged 25 to 49 years. East Coast Radio provides award-winning entertainment with shows like The Breakfast Show hosted by Darren, Keri & Sky. The team are well-known and loved members of the East Coast Radio family. The other flagship show making big waves in KZN is The Drive Show hosted by Stacey and J Sbu. The station also offers the widest variety of hit music in the province. Not only does ECR keep listeners entertained via conventional means, but the station also offers unrivalled, innovative multi-media solutions. As an evolving media brand, ecr.co.za delivers on average over 600 000 unique browsers and close to 2 million page views per month, making it one of the top three radio station websites in South Africa. In one week, the station reaches 3.9 million people on Facebook and boasts 430 000 post engagements and 400 000 video views. The station’s ongoing research keeps East Coast Radio highly relevant and part of the ethos of KwaZulu-Natal. ECR is rooted in the social fabric of KZN, hosting some of the province’s biggest events. While COVID-19 has limited large gatherings, East Coast Radio looks forward to much-loved events like the Big Walk making a return. The family-friendly event attracted 30 000 participants to Durban’s promenade. This thread of social and community cohesion carries through at East Coast Radio’s Summer Body Bootcamp. The station brings together people who have a love for fitness and the outdoors. The Bootcamp, which sees over 300 fitness enthusiasts participating in a live two-hour workout session with experienced trainers, is an amalgamation of celebrating every body type, KZN’s beautiful weather and NO.1 Hit Music. Likewise, the East Coast Radio Business Breakfast and East Coast Radio Women’s Business Breakfast have become key events on the annual KZN corporate calendar. The station play host to the country’s top forward thinkers, thought leaders and strategists. East Coast Radio goes beyond radio, each year the station galvanises hundreds of thousands of listeners to care for the less fortunate through their CSI initiatives. Award-winning on-air programming such as The Big Favour with Darren, Keri and Sky and the station’s key social upliftment initiative, East Coast Radio’s Toy Story, all plug into parent company, Kagiso Media’s “building communities for good” ethos. Powered by creativity, East Coast Radio provides world-class innovation. A prime example would be the launch of East Coast Gold. The award-winning digital radio station caters to music lovers who are looking for a music experience that embraces their love of classic hits from the 60’s,70’s,80’s and 90’s. East Coast Gold is accessible via the East Coast Radio app and on the station’s website. In September this year, East Coast Radio launched a first for SA radio, their sub-brand East Coast Productions, a one-stop-shop offering tailored, 360-degree content production packages, suitable for any brand. Sourcing new talent and developing existing talent, crafting, and supporting an in-house culture of excellence and being at the forefront of innovation have all contributed to East Coast Radio’s success. More About the CEO Mzuvele Mthethwa Meet the CEO

Established in 1958, Tafta has been the leading provider of care and support focusing primarily on the needs of older persons and vulnerable groups in eThekwiniTAFTA (The Association for the Aged)Established in 1958, Tafta has been the leading provider of care and support focusing primarily on the needs of older persons and vulnerable groups in eThekwiniThe Association for the Aged (Tafta) is a non-profit organisation situated in Durban with more than 60 years of service in the sector of elder welfare. Our aim is to encourage the elderly to live as independent members of the community for as long as possible and to provide care for those who are no longer able to look after themselves. Established in 1958, Tafta has been the leading provider of care and support focusing primarily on the needs of older persons and vulnerable groups in eThekwini. Our many support services contribute to our purpose of making dignity, growth and a meaningful life a realistic prospect for all elders. This is delivered through a basket of services including accommodation, community outreach and social work services. Our unique proposition lies in creating value for clients and our partners with a key focus on outcomes and benefits. Our strength in healthcare, community outreach programmes and community development initiatives are our main differentiators. We seamlessly integrate our services with best-in-class processes and programmes that maximise efficiency, quality, safety and service excellence. All Tafta services are provided either free or at a nominal charge, and the organisation relies heavily on contributions from local businesses and individuals made through fundraising efforts. SUPPORT SERVICES Tafta provides the following services: Accommodation We provide suitable accommodation in 13 buildings, to +/- 1800 elders in our care; of which approximately 188 are in frail and assisted living care. Residential Living Independent older persons who are able to perform activities of daily living can be admitted into residential accommodation. Tafta homes offer a secure environment for elders who pay for lodging and have access to additional services such as home care services, meals, social work services and other activities. Assisted Living Tafta helps older persons with their activities of daily living such as cleaning their rooms, and carers to assist with personal hygiene and medication administration. Community Support and Outreach Support services such as Meals on Wheels, and home-based care services enable elders to continue living in their own homes for as long as is possible, hereby promoting Ageing in Place. Opportunities for social interaction, entertainment and physical exercise programmes are provided at numerous community clubs and Wellness Centres. For elders who want to continue living independently in their homes, but who find it difficult to cope with life’s daily activities, Tafta offers a team of well-trained carers under the supervision of a nursing services manager who will call in as necessary to help. This is a paid service. These services include care companion, occupational therapy, advisory nursing services, nursing services, and Mr. Fix it. Home Care Service duties include personal hygiene, assisting elders with day-to-day activities, shopping, and household duties such as cleaning, dusting and personal laundry. Frail Care Tafta offers 24-hour care and supervision to elders who are unable to care for themselves due to mental and/or physical frailty. These homes also offer rehabilitation care following an operation, or illness and day-care services to support working families care for elders in need. Meals on Wheels A nutritious ready-to-eat meal; can be delivered to the homes of housebound elders or those who are no longer able to cook for themselves. Deliveries are done on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Where essential, arrangements can be made to cover the weekend. A nominal charge, based on income, covers the Meals on Wheels cost, so elders pay only what they can afford. The cost of each meal far exceeds our charges but we try to overcome this with the help of our various fundraising initiatives and long standing, generous donors. Elder Care Research and Advocacy Tafta engages with various government departments and civil society organisations on elder rights. Individual representation in conducting advocacy is challenging to influence substantial change to policies, programmes and services for elders. This is transparent as one attempts to access statistical data on elders provincially and nationally. Tafta is the only elder care organisation advocating for the rights of our elders at local, national and international level. CEO Femada Shamam, represents the organisation on various platforms including International Association for Ageing, the Commonwealth Association for Ageing and Global Ageing Network, profiling the elders’ needs in South Africa. She also serves as the Africa Ambassador to the Commonwealth Association for Ageing. We have developed and facilitated Community Development Programmes to empower the youth and women of the KwaZulu-Natal province.Full Name of Company: TAFTA (The Association for the Aged) Industry Sector: Social and Community Services Services / Products: Non-profit organisation – Care of the Elderly Date Established: 1958 Customer Base: beneficiaries of service: ± 3500 older people (reduced, due to Covid-19) No. of Employees: 135 permanent; 100 outsourced KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Femada Shamam Chief Financial Officer: Nita Sewpersad Divisional Manager Support Services: Bernard Courtois Divisional Manager HR /Admin: Marshnee Naidoo Divisional Manager Fundraising, Marketing and Public Relations: Prevashni Naidu Divisional Manager Operations: Yoshina Kistensamy CONTACT DETAILS Physical Address: 80 Samora Machel Street, Durban, 4001 Postal Address: P.O. Box 2983 Durban, 4000 Tel: +27 (0)33 23 721 Fax: +27 (0)86 297 0798 E-mail: info@tafta.org.za Website: www.tafta.org.za Full Name of Company: TAFTA (The Association for the Aged) Industry Sector: Social and Community Services Services / Products: Non-profit organisation – Care of the Elderly Date Established: 1958 Customer Base: beneficiaries of service: ± 3500 older people (reduced, due to Covid-19) No. of Employees: 135 permanent; 100 outsourced KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Femada Shamam Chief Financial Officer: Nita Sewpersad Divisional Manager Support Services: Bernard Courtois Divisional Manager HR /Admin: Marshnee Naidoo Divisional Manager Fundraising, Marketing and Public Relations: Prevashni Naidu Divisional Manager Operations: Yoshina Kistensamy CONTACT DETAILS Physical Address: 80 Samora Machel Street, Durban, 4001 Postal Address: P.O. Box 2983 Durban, 4000 Tel: +27 (0)33 23 721 Fax: +27 (0)86 297 0798 E-mail: info@tafta.org.za Website: www.tafta.org.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: TAFTA (The Association for the Aged) Industry Sector: Social and Community Services Services / Products: Non-profit organisation – Care of the Elderly Date Established: 1958 Customer Base: beneficiaries of service: ± 3500 older people (reduced, due to Covid-19) No. of Employees: 135 permanent; 100 outsourced KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Femada Shamam Chief Financial Officer: Nita Sewpersad Divisional Manager Support Services: Bernard Courtois Divisional Manager HR /Admin: Marshnee Naidoo Divisional Manager Fundraising, Marketing and Public Relations: Prevashni Naidu Divisional Manager Operations: Yoshina Kistensamy CONTACT DETAILS Physical Address: 80 Samora Machel Street, Durban, 4001 Postal Address: P.O. Box 2983 Durban, 4000 Tel: +27 (0)33 23 721 Fax: +27 (0)86 297 0798 E-mail: info@tafta.org.za Website: www.tafta.org.za The Association for the Aged (Tafta) is a non-profit organisation situated in Durban with more than 60 years of service in the sector of elder welfare. Our aim is to encourage the elderly to live as independent members of the community for as long as possible and to provide care for those who are no longer able to look after themselves. Established in 1958, Tafta has been the leading provider of care and support focusing primarily on the needs of older persons and vulnerable groups in eThekwini. Our many support services contribute to our purpose of making dignity, growth and a meaningful life a realistic prospect for all elders. This is delivered through a basket of services including accommodation, community outreach and social work services. Our unique proposition lies in creating value for clients and our partners with a key focus on outcomes and benefits. Our strength in healthcare, community outreach programmes and community development initiatives are our main differentiators. We seamlessly integrate our services with best-in-class processes and programmes that maximise efficiency, quality, safety and service excellence. All Tafta services are provided either free or at a nominal charge, and the organisation relies heavily on contributions from local businesses and individuals made through fundraising efforts. SUPPORT SERVICES Tafta provides the following services: Accommodation We provide suitable accommodation in 13 buildings, to +/- 1800 elders in our care; of which approximately 188 are in frail and assisted living care. Residential Living Independent older persons who are able to perform activities of daily living can be admitted into residential accommodation. Tafta homes offer a secure environment for elders who pay for lodging and have access to additional services such as home care services, meals, social work services and other activities. Assisted Living Tafta helps older persons with their activities of daily living such as cleaning their rooms, and carers to assist with personal hygiene and medication administration. Community Support and Outreach Support services such as Meals on Wheels, and home-based care services enable elders to continue living in their own homes for as long as is possible, hereby promoting Ageing in Place. Opportunities for social interaction, entertainment and physical exercise programmes are provided at numerous community clubs and Wellness Centres. For elders who want to continue living independently in their homes, but who find it difficult to cope with life’s daily activities, Tafta offers a team of well-trained carers under the supervision of a nursing services manager who will call in as necessary to help. This is a paid service. These services include care companion, occupational therapy, advisory nursing services, nursing services, and Mr. Fix it. Home Care Service duties include personal hygiene, assisting elders with day-to-day activities, shopping, and household duties such as cleaning, dusting and personal laundry. Frail Care Tafta offers 24-hour care and supervision to elders who are unable to care for themselves due to mental and/or physical frailty. These homes also offer rehabilitation care following an operation, or illness and day-care services to support working families care for elders in need. Meals on Wheels A nutritious ready-to-eat meal; can be delivered to the homes of housebound elders or those who are no longer able to cook for themselves. Deliveries are done on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Where essential, arrangements can be made to cover the weekend. A nominal charge, based on income, covers the Meals on Wheels cost, so elders pay only what they can afford. The cost of each meal far exceeds our charges but we try to overcome this with the help of our various fundraising initiatives and long standing, generous donors. Elder Care Research and Advocacy Tafta engages with various government departments and civil society organisations on elder rights. Individual representation in conducting advocacy is challenging to influence substantial change to policies, programmes and services for elders. This is transparent as one attempts to access statistical data on elders provincially and nationally. Tafta is the only elder care organisation advocating for the rights of our elders at local, national and international level. CEO Femada Shamam, represents the organisation on various platforms including International Association for Ageing, the Commonwealth Association for Ageing and Global Ageing Network, profiling the elders’ needs in South Africa. She also serves as the Africa Ambassador to the Commonwealth Association for Ageing. We have developed and facilitated Community Development Programmes to empower the youth and women of the KwaZulu-Natal province. More About the CEO Femada Shamam Meet the CEO

Kim Dyason, fine jeweller, goldsmith, mentor and entrepreneur is the owner of Studio 39 Jewellery Design in Kloof and founder of Jewellers by DesignStudio 39 Jewellery Design Kim Dyason, fine jeweller, goldsmith, mentor and entrepreneur is the owner of Studio 39 Jewellery Design in Kloof and founder of Jewellers by DesignKim Dyason, fine jeweller, goldsmith, mentor and entrepreneur is the owner of Studio 39 Jewellery Design in Kloof and founder of Jewellers by Design. One of her greatest achievements says Kim is being in business for 29 years as of July 2023, which has been a huge milestone to reach. Kim was only 15 years old when she was offered a job in a jewellery store during the December school holidays. She said that she grabbed the opportunity, and as she loved the experience, she worked there every school holiday and every Saturday. On matriculating, she was offered an apprenticeship at the bench by the shop owner who was a qualified goldsmith and hand engraver. Having mentored many people through nearly 30 years of owing her own business and seeing some of them go on and open their own businesses is another of her achievements. Kim has one staff member who has been with her almost 20 years. Kim’s passion is engaging with clients and designing bespoke, unique pieces that are timeless, wearable works of art. From the initial consult, through the design journey to proudly presenting the completed heirloom piece that evokes fabulous reactions, she is very hands on, and loves dealing with her clients one on one. Nothing gets lost in translation, the passion Kim’s clients have for their design is received as an energy that cannot be translated down a production line. She is part of every step in the process, leaving nothing to chance. She added that when she is designing for clients, she likes to get a feel for who they are. Kim explained, “Great love is poured into every piece, and I understand the sentimental meaning behind every piece. I want to create something that’s going to be meaningful for you. It’s not about me. I want to see smiles on people’s faces when they put on their piece of jewellery. I sell happiness. It’s so special.” Many of her clients are now firm friends and are based all around the globe. A family jeweller is not a luxury, but an absolute necessity these days. It involves so much more than just trust. “I am part of every milestone and memorable moment in their lives, I get to help make dreams a reality and capture special moments in what becomes a treasured heirloom to future generations. A great honour I now have is that so many of my clients’ children and grandchildren are now starting their own memorable journeys, which I will be part of.” The Studio 39 Jewellery Design can also remodel old jewellery or produce a new item using their clients’ stones. Inspiration in Nature Kim explains that for her design work she looks for inspiration in her love of nature. “I love nature. I get a lot of inspiration from nature and natural gemstones. I find that if I’m designing for myself the stone tells me what it wants to be.” Recently selected as one of KZN’s Top Business Women for 2023, she designed a beautiful gold pendant to wear for the gala event. As you will always find fresh orchids displayed in Kim’s shop, this spectacular pendant was based on the indigenous orchid Aerangis mystacidii, which is found in KZN. Kim used some licence to make the orchid larger than life. This elaborate pendant is a prime example of what Kim and her goldsmiths can produce. Currently, Kim is collaborating with people who aren’t jewellery designers but have creative concept ideas. She added that working with them to create jewellery that they can go on and make an income from is ‘absolutely divine’. “My daughter is a zoologist, her range is Pangolin inspired, so she can give back to her community, donate to wildlife and create employment. There’s just so many ways you can give back and be creative at the same time.” Jewellers by Design One of the challenges from earlier days, Kim would say was that jewellery manufacture was very much a man’s world when she started. She found that nobody wanted to share trade secrets or help with any information, not even amongst themselves. “And I don’t agree with that way of thinking”. During Covid lockdown, and having time to reflect and strategise, Kim decided that living by design and not default was her aim and wanted to give back. Jewellers by Design provides an environment that empowers aspiring jewellers and designers to achieve their goal of owning their own business, while working in a nurturing environment incorporating experienced leaders in the jewellery industry. This new branch will concentrate on mentoring other up and coming designers and jewellers from all walks of life regardless of race, creed and background. Experience, skill and empathy play a huge role in mentoring the newcomers. “I believe small businesses that employ locals are the backbone of the economy. Small businesses should stand together and see where they can work collaboratively, combining skills and experience to uplift the communities around us and in so doing creating jobs and improving lives,” Kim concluded.Nature Full Name of Company Studio 39 Jewellery Design Nature of Business: Jeweller design and manufacturer Services: • Diamond and gemstone dealer • Designer goldsmith • Jewellery repairs, restoration and manufacturer • Jewellers’ valuation/appraisals • Engraving on jewellery and watches • Restringing (pearls etc.) • Expert advice • Handmade chains by chain specialist Date Established July 1994 Customer Base: Private clients Subsidiary: Jewellers by Design Accreditation: Member of the Jewellery Council of South Africa since 2004 KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Kim Dyason CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 13 Old Main Road Fields Shopping Centre, Kloof, 3610 Tel: +27 (0)61 303 3939 E-mail: studio39@telkomsa.net Nature Full Name of Company Studio 39 Jewellery Design Nature of Business: Jeweller design and manufacturer Services: • Diamond and gemstone dealer • Designer goldsmith • Jewellery repairs, restoration and manufacturer • Jewellers’ valuation/appraisals • Engraving on jewellery and watches • Restringing (pearls etc.) • Expert advice • Handmade chains by chain specialist Date Established July 1994 Customer Base: Private clients Subsidiary: Jewellers by Design Accreditation: Member of the Jewellery Council of South Africa since 2004 KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Kim Dyason CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 13 Old Main Road Fields Shopping Centre, Kloof, 3610 Tel: +27 (0)61 303 3939 E-mail: studio39@telkomsa.net 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 Nature Full Name of Company Studio 39 Jewellery Design Nature of Business: Jeweller design and manufacturer Services: • Diamond and gemstone dealer • Designer goldsmith • Jewellery repairs, restoration and manufacturer • Jewellers’ valuation/appraisals • Engraving on jewellery and watches • Restringing (pearls etc.) • Expert advice • Handmade chains by chain specialist Date Established July 1994 Customer Base: Private clients Subsidiary: Jewellers by Design Accreditation: Member of the Jewellery Council of South Africa since 2004 KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Kim Dyason CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 13 Old Main Road Fields Shopping Centre, Kloof, 3610 Tel: +27 (0)61 303 3939 E-mail: studio39@telkomsa.net Kim Dyason, fine jeweller, goldsmith, mentor and entrepreneur is the owner of Studio 39 Jewellery Design in Kloof and founder of Jewellers by Design. One of her greatest achievements says Kim is being in business for 29 years as of July 2023, which has been a huge milestone to reach. Kim was only 15 years old when she was offered a job in a jewellery store during the December school holidays. She said that she grabbed the opportunity, and as she loved the experience, she worked there every school holiday and every Saturday. On matriculating, she was offered an apprenticeship at the bench by the shop owner who was a qualified goldsmith and hand engraver. Having mentored many people through nearly 30 years of owing her own business and seeing some of them go on and open their own businesses is another of her achievements. Kim has one staff member who has been with her almost 20 years. Kim’s passion is engaging with clients and designing bespoke, unique pieces that are timeless, wearable works of art. From the initial consult, through the design journey to proudly presenting the completed heirloom piece that evokes fabulous reactions, she is very hands on, and loves dealing with her clients one on one. Nothing gets lost in translation, the passion Kim’s clients have for their design is received as an energy that cannot be translated down a production line. She is part of every step in the process, leaving nothing to chance. She added that when she is designing for clients, she likes to get a feel for who they are. Kim explained, “Great love is poured into every piece, and I understand the sentimental meaning behind every piece. I want to create something that’s going to be meaningful for you. It’s not about me. I want to see smiles on people’s faces when they put on their piece of jewellery. I sell happiness. It’s so special.” Many of her clients are now firm friends and are based all around the globe. A family jeweller is not a luxury, but an absolute necessity these days. It involves so much more than just trust. “I am part of every milestone and memorable moment in their lives, I get to help make dreams a reality and capture special moments in what becomes a treasured heirloom to future generations. A great honour I now have is that so many of my clients’ children and grandchildren are now starting their own memorable journeys, which I will be part of.” The Studio 39 Jewellery Design can also remodel old jewellery or produce a new item using their clients’ stones. Inspiration in Nature Kim explains that for her design work she looks for inspiration in her love of nature. “I love nature. I get a lot of inspiration from nature and natural gemstones. I find that if I’m designing for myself the stone tells me what it wants to be.” Recently selected as one of KZN’s Top Business Women for 2023, she designed a beautiful gold pendant to wear for the gala event. As you will always find fresh orchids displayed in Kim’s shop, this spectacular pendant was based on the indigenous orchid Aerangis mystacidii, which is found in KZN. Kim used some licence to make the orchid larger than life. This elaborate pendant is a prime example of what Kim and her goldsmiths can produce. Currently, Kim is collaborating with people who aren’t jewellery designers but have creative concept ideas. She added that working with them to create jewellery that they can go on and make an income from is ‘absolutely divine’. “My daughter is a zoologist, her range is Pangolin inspired, so she can give back to her community, donate to wildlife and create employment. There’s just so many ways you can give back and be creative at the same time.” Jewellers by Design One of the challenges from earlier days, Kim would say was that jewellery manufacture was very much a man’s world when she started. She found that nobody wanted to share trade secrets or help with any information, not even amongst themselves. “And I don’t agree with that way of thinking”. During Covid lockdown, and having time to reflect and strategise, Kim decided that living by design and not default was her aim and wanted to give back. Jewellers by Design provides an environment that empowers aspiring jewellers and designers to achieve their goal of owning their own business, while working in a nurturing environment incorporating experienced leaders in the jewellery industry. This new branch will concentrate on mentoring other up and coming designers and jewellers from all walks of life regardless of race, creed and background. Experience, skill and empathy play a huge role in mentoring the newcomers. “I believe small businesses that employ locals are the backbone of the economy. Small businesses should stand together and see where they can work collaboratively, combining skills and experience to uplift the communities around us and in so doing creating jobs and improving lives,” Kim concluded. More About the CEO Kim Dyason Meet the CEO

Sappi, founded in 1936, is a leading global provider of powerful everyday materials made from woodfibre- based renewable resourcesSappi Southern Africa Sappi, founded in 1936, is a leading global provider of powerful everyday materials made from woodfibre- based renewable resourcesSappi Southern Africa Sappi, founded in 1936, is a leading global provider of powerful everyday materials made from woodfibre- based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we seek to support a more circular economy and to build a thriving world. With operations in four key regions: South Africa, Europe, North America and Asia, Sappi is powered by the expertise of more than 12,000 people. Our product offering in SA includes dissolving pulp, packaging and specialities, newsprint, office paper, tissue sawn timber and biomaterials. We generate shared value in the communities in which we operate, by investing in skills training, enterprise supplier development, youth mobilisation, early childhood development and many other initiatives aimed at boosting employment and growing the economy. Sappi in KZN Saiccor Mill, situated 50 km south of the port of Durban in Umkomaas, is the company’s biggest production facility for Sappi Dissolving Pulp (DP). Acquired by Sappi in 1989, this signalled Sappi’s first entry into the global DP market. The mill has the capacity to produce approximately 890,000 tons of elemental chlorine-free (ECF) DP per annum, mostly for the export market. Branded as ‘Verve’, a large percentage of the DP we produce at the mill is sold globally into the rayon – Viscose Staple Fibres (VSF) and Lycocell (solvent spun fibres) – markets for use in textiles. As global textile demand grows, driven by population growth, fashion and rising wealth in developing and emerging economies, the need to develop more climate- friendly solutions, derived from renewable materials that are not fossil-fuel based, drives the increasing market share for viscose and Lyocell. Fabrics made from cellulosic fibres differ from other feedstock fibres in that they are breathable, absorbent, recyclable and biodegradable. In addition, they provide a unique and appealing look, feel and drape. DP can also be processed into products that are used in food and beverages, health and hygiene, wrapping and packaging, pharmaceuticals and many more applications that touch our daily lives. Stanger Mill is unique in South Africa in that it uses bagasse (sugar cane waste) as its basic raw material in the manufacture of office paper and tissue wadding. The mill’s paper machine has a production capacity of 80,000 tons, while the tissue machine produces around 30,000 tons per annum. It also produces 60,000 tons of bleached bagasse pulp for its own consumption per annum. Stanger Mill is home to the well-known office paper brand, Typek. This copier paper is an ultra-white multi- purpose paper. It is also acid and lignin free, archive friendly and has been engineered for all types of office equipment. The virgin fibre component is FSC™-certified and is derived from sustainable tree plantations. Tissue wadding manufactured at the mill is made up of 60% bagasse. Sugar bagasse is a sustainable and renewable resource. The tissue wadding is sold to converters who use it for the creation of industrial and household tissue products. The mill has also expanded to use bagasse in combination with pulp to produce compostable thermomoulded food grade utensils like plates and bowls. The Tugela Mill is situated in the town of Mandeni near the Tugela River on the north coast of KwaZulu- Natal. The mill, which has been in operation since 1954, produces 155,000 tons per annum of neutral sulphite semi-chemical pulp (NSSC) for our own consumption and with a capacity of 200,000 tons per annum, produces a range of Ultraflute Plus and Ultraflex corrugating medium manufactured from recycled and virgin fibre. These products lead the way in packaging innovation in South Africa, offering high-performance container board, which allows customers to develop lightweight boxes. These boxes which retain their strength in cold storage conditions, make them suitable for the agricultural sector and they are used extensively in South Africa, particularly for the citrus export market. During 2012, the Tugela Mill joined Sappi Biotech as a source of lignosulphonate, producing 25,000 tons per annum of lignosulphonate in powder form and 35,000 tons per annum of liquid product. Used in the manufacture of ready-mix concrete, pelletising of animal feed, pet food and fertilisers, the production of ceramics and clay bricks as a binding agent and in road dust management and soil stabilisation applications, our lignosulphonate product is an exciting addition to the mill’s product range. We procure board and paper for recycling from an extensive network of agents across the country. From this source, the mill produces 60,000 tons of ReFibre for its own consumption per annum. Sappi Forests has access to 399,000 hectares of owned and leased sustainably managed forests in South Africa. All wood grown on Sappi-owned land and a large proportion grown on plantations managed by us is Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™)-certified. Sappi Southern Africa Forestry was also awarded the first ever Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) certification in South Africa. Approximately 136,000 hectares of our land is set aside and maintained by Sappi Forests to conserve the natural habitat and biodiversity found there, including indigenous forests and wetlands. Full Name of Company: Sappi Southern Africa Nature of Business Finance: Manufacturing and Forests Services / Products: Paper, packaging, dissolving pulp, biomaterials Date Established: 1936 Customer Base: Worldwide No. of Employees: 4,631 (SA) 12,495 (global) Industry Quality Standards: • ISO 14001, ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 • Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™) • Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) B-BBEE Status: Level 1 MISSION Sappi exists to build a thriving world by unlocking the power of renewable resources to benefit people, communities, and the planet. VISION We will be a sustainable business with an exciting future in woodfibre that provides relevant solutions, delivers enhanced value, and is a trusted partner to all our stakeholders. KEY PERSONNEL SA Operations CEO: Graeme Wild Group Head Strategic Projects: Alex Thiel CFO: Pramy Moodley Vice President Manufacturing: Beverley Sukhdeo Vice President Forests: Duane Roothman Chief Procurement Officer: Naresh Naidoo VP Business Development & Sustainability: Tyrone Hawkes Head Corporate Affairs: Mpho Lethoko CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 108 Oxford Road, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2198 Tel: +27 (0)11 407 8111 Website: www.sappi.com BRANCHES Global Business Services, Glass House Office Park, 309 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Umhlanga RocksFull Name of Company: Sappi Southern Africa Nature of Business Finance: Manufacturing and Forests Services / Products: Paper, packaging, dissolving pulp, biomaterials Date Established: 1936 Customer Base: Worldwide No. of Employees: 4,631 (SA) 12,495 (global) Industry Quality Standards: • ISO 14001, ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 • Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™) • Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) B-BBEE Status: Level 1 MISSION Sappi exists to build a thriving world by unlocking the power of renewable resources to benefit people, communities, and the planet. VISION We will be a sustainable business with an exciting future in woodfibre that provides relevant solutions, delivers enhanced value, and is a trusted partner to all our stakeholders. KEY PERSONNEL SA Operations CEO: Graeme Wild Group Head Strategic Projects: Alex Thiel CFO: Pramy Moodley Vice President Manufacturing: Beverley Sukhdeo Vice President Forests: Duane Roothman Chief Procurement Officer: Naresh Naidoo VP Business Development & Sustainability: Tyrone Hawkes Head Corporate Affairs: Mpho Lethoko CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 108 Oxford Road, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2198 Tel: +27 (0)11 407 8111 Website: www.sappi.com BRANCHES Global Business Services, Glass House Office Park, 309 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Umhlanga Rocks 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: Sappi Southern Africa Nature of Business Finance: Manufacturing and Forests Services / Products: Paper, packaging, dissolving pulp, biomaterials Date Established: 1936 Customer Base: Worldwide No. of Employees: 4,631 (SA) 12,495 (global) Industry Quality Standards: • ISO 14001, ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 • Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™) • Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) B-BBEE Status: Level 1 MISSION Sappi exists to build a thriving world by unlocking the power of renewable resources to benefit people, communities, and the planet. VISION We will be a sustainable business with an exciting future in woodfibre that provides relevant solutions, delivers enhanced value, and is a trusted partner to all our stakeholders. KEY PERSONNEL SA Operations CEO: Graeme Wild Group Head Strategic Projects: Alex Thiel CFO: Pramy Moodley Vice President Manufacturing: Beverley Sukhdeo Vice President Forests: Duane Roothman Chief Procurement Officer: Naresh Naidoo VP Business Development & Sustainability: Tyrone Hawkes Head Corporate Affairs: Mpho Lethoko CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 108 Oxford Road, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2198 Tel: +27 (0)11 407 8111 Website: www.sappi.com BRANCHES Global Business Services, Glass House Office Park, 309 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Umhlanga Rocks Sappi Southern Africa Sappi, founded in 1936, is a leading global provider of powerful everyday materials made from woodfibre- based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we seek to support a more circular economy and to build a thriving world. With operations in four key regions: South Africa, Europe, North America and Asia, Sappi is powered by the expertise of more than 12,000 people. Our product offering in SA includes dissolving pulp, packaging and specialities, newsprint, office paper, tissue sawn timber and biomaterials. We generate shared value in the communities in which we operate, by investing in skills training, enterprise supplier development, youth mobilisation, early childhood development and many other initiatives aimed at boosting employment and growing the economy. Sappi in KZN Saiccor Mill, situated 50 km south of the port of Durban in Umkomaas, is the company’s biggest production facility for Sappi Dissolving Pulp (DP). Acquired by Sappi in 1989, this signalled Sappi’s first entry into the global DP market. The mill has the capacity to produce approximately 890,000 tons of elemental chlorine-free (ECF) DP per annum, mostly for the export market. Branded as ‘Verve’, a large percentage of the DP we produce at the mill is sold globally into the rayon – Viscose Staple Fibres (VSF) and Lycocell (solvent spun fibres) – markets for use in textiles. As global textile demand grows, driven by population growth, fashion and rising wealth in developing and emerging economies, the need to develop more climate- friendly solutions, derived from renewable materials that are not fossil-fuel based, drives the increasing market share for viscose and Lyocell. Fabrics made from cellulosic fibres differ from other feedstock fibres in that they are breathable, absorbent, recyclable and biodegradable. In addition, they provide a unique and appealing look, feel and drape. DP can also be processed into products that are used in food and beverages, health and hygiene, wrapping and packaging, pharmaceuticals and many more applications that touch our daily lives. Stanger Mill is unique in South Africa in that it uses bagasse (sugar cane waste) as its basic raw material in the manufacture of office paper and tissue wadding. The mill’s paper machine has a production capacity of 80,000 tons, while the tissue machine produces around 30,000 tons per annum. It also produces 60,000 tons of bleached bagasse pulp for its own consumption per annum. Stanger Mill is home to the well-known office paper brand, Typek. This copier paper is an ultra-white multi- purpose paper. It is also acid and lignin free, archive friendly and has been engineered for all types of office equipment. The virgin fibre component is FSC™-certified and is derived from sustainable tree plantations. Tissue wadding manufactured at the mill is made up of 60% bagasse. Sugar bagasse is a sustainable and renewable resource. The tissue wadding is sold to converters who use it for the creation of industrial and household tissue products. The mill has also expanded to use bagasse in combination with pulp to produce compostable thermomoulded food grade utensils like plates and bowls. The Tugela Mill is situated in the town of Mandeni near the Tugela River on the north coast of KwaZulu- Natal. The mill, which has been in operation since 1954, produces 155,000 tons per annum of neutral sulphite semi-chemical pulp (NSSC) for our own consumption and with a capacity of 200,000 tons per annum, produces a range of Ultraflute Plus and Ultraflex corrugating medium manufactured from recycled and virgin fibre. These products lead the way in packaging innovation in South Africa, offering high-performance container board, which allows customers to develop lightweight boxes. These boxes which retain their strength in cold storage conditions, make them suitable for the agricultural sector and they are used extensively in South Africa, particularly for the citrus export market. During 2012, the Tugela Mill joined Sappi Biotech as a source of lignosulphonate, producing 25,000 tons per annum of lignosulphonate in powder form and 35,000 tons per annum of liquid product. Used in the manufacture of ready-mix concrete, pelletising of animal feed, pet food and fertilisers, the production of ceramics and clay bricks as a binding agent and in road dust management and soil stabilisation applications, our lignosulphonate product is an exciting addition to the mill’s product range. We procure board and paper for recycling from an extensive network of agents across the country. From this source, the mill produces 60,000 tons of ReFibre for its own consumption per annum. Sappi Forests has access to 399,000 hectares of owned and leased sustainably managed forests in South Africa. All wood grown on Sappi-owned land and a large proportion grown on plantations managed by us is Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™)-certified. Sappi Southern Africa Forestry was also awarded the first ever Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) certification in South Africa. Approximately 136,000 hectares of our land is set aside and maintained by Sappi Forests to conserve the natural habitat and biodiversity found there, including indigenous forests and wetlands. More About the CEO Graeme Wild Meet the CEO

We aim to do ethical and sustainable business whilst ensuring that our customers, employees and the communities that we serve are taken care ofPlennegy Pty LtdWe aim to do ethical and sustainable business whilst ensuring that our customers, employees and the communities that we serve are taken care ofFounded in 1958, the Plennegy Group’s roots and purpose revolve around agriculture, with its core business being that of growing food and servicing those who grow food, to feed and nourish the continent and beyond. We aim to do ethical and sustainable business whilst ensuring that our customers, employees and the communities that we serve are taken care of. We are committed to extensive research programmes to continually develop new seeds and products, improved farming practices and the provision of superior agricultural solutions and service. Some of our statistics:  1,160,000 tonnes of vegetables produced per annum by commercial farmers from seed developed in our proprietary seed breeding programmes  3,500,000 people fed per annum through our grain and potato seed production programmes 750,000 people fed per annum through our 8,500ha of commercial farming operations  90,000,000 people nourished annually through our three key vegetable breeding programmes  Around 3,500 people employed, including permanent employees and seasonal workers Although our footprint extends not only across South Africa, but also into sub-Saharan Africa, South America, Europe and the USA, the heart of our business is based in KwaZulu-Natal. Our head office, as well as most of our operating companies, are based in Greytown in the KZN midlands. In Greytown alone, we have the following operations, therefore serving as one of the major private-sector employers in this small country town and surrounding districts:  Plennegy Head Office  Starke Ayres Research  Mascor John Deere Head Office  Mascor Toyota  Pidelta Head Office (seed and crop-production, forestry and livestock)  Kombat (premier household & agricultural pest control solutions)  Plennegy Print (digital printing & signage solutions)  Pennegy Aviation Hub (in-house and charter flights; non-corrosive, affordable hangarage solutions). Further afield in KZN, we have the Triton Admin HQ in Durban, as well as Triton branches in Pietermaritzburg, Newcastle and Richards Bay; Jupidex (distribution and service of agricultural equipment) based in Pietermaritzburg; as well as Mascor John Deere branches in 11 towns across KZN; Pidelta farms based in the Umvoti, Kranskop and Winterton areas; EGT (sawmill in Crammond), and various Starke Ayres depots in KZN. Our Maritzburg Arch in Pietermaritzburg is a push from our side to help reduce urban decay by investing in inner-city infrastructure. Each of these Plennegy Group companies not only provides employment to a large part of the communities in those towns, but also gives back to the local communities through supporting local businesses wherever they can; and sponsoring local charitable fundraisers in each of their areas. More than 20 years ago, our company’s founder, Mr Brian Corbishley, established a school in Greytown called Wembley College, which caters for children from Grade RRRR to Grade 12. Not only does this school provide quality education for many of the children of employees of the various Plennegy Group companies based in and around Greytown, but also for the children of the local community as well. The intention of our founder in creating this school was to keep families in our small country town together for as long as possible by not having to send one’s children off to boarding school much further afield in bigger cities, as there is now high-quality private schooling available around the corner. By ensuring that the agricultural products we sell are of the highest quality – the Rolls Royces in their respective categories – we aim to ensure that we maintain the trust of our customers; and ensure that we retain our good reputation and legitimacy for reliability. Plennegy’s established infrastructure and grouping of industry experts ensure the quality and precision of its activities, products and services. Our competitive advantage as a professional family business – with each operating entity being part of a bigger family of operating entities – is that it strives to:  Implement initiatives that have an affinity with its majority family-owned farmer customers  Invest for the longer term  Be driven by a set of values that strongly emphasise the wholesome nature of a family – ethics and people.Full Name of Company: Plennegy Pty Ltd Nature of Business: Agriculture Services / Products: Growing food and servicing those who grow food Date Established: 1958 No. of Employees: Approx. 3,500 KEY PERSONNEL Group Chairman: Michael Yeadon COO: Colin Corbishly Group Financial Director: Daryl Arbuckle CONTACT DETAILS Head Office Physical Address: 211 Durban Street, Greytown, 3250 Tel: +27 (0)33 413 8800 E-mail: info@plennegy.co.za Website: www.plennegy.co.zaFull Name of Company: Plennegy Pty Ltd Nature of Business: Agriculture Services / Products: Growing food and servicing those who grow food Date Established: 1958 No. of Employees: Approx. 3,500 KEY PERSONNEL Group Chairman: Michael Yeadon COO: Colin Corbishly Group Financial Director: Daryl Arbuckle CONTACT DETAILS Head Office Physical Address: 211 Durban Street, Greytown, 3250 Tel: +27 (0)33 413 8800 E-mail: info@plennegy.co.za Website: www.plennegy.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: Plennegy Pty Ltd Nature of Business: Agriculture Services / Products: Growing food and servicing those who grow food Date Established: 1958 No. of Employees: Approx. 3,500 KEY PERSONNEL Group Chairman: Michael Yeadon COO: Colin Corbishly Group Financial Director: Daryl Arbuckle CONTACT DETAILS Head Office Physical Address: 211 Durban Street, Greytown, 3250 Tel: +27 (0)33 413 8800 E-mail: info@plennegy.co.za Website: www.plennegy.co.za Founded in 1958, the Plennegy Group’s roots and purpose revolve around agriculture, with its core business being that of growing food and servicing those who grow food, to feed and nourish the continent and beyond. We aim to do ethical and sustainable business whilst ensuring that our customers, employees and the communities that we serve are taken care of. We are committed to extensive research programmes to continually develop new seeds and products, improved farming practices and the provision of superior agricultural solutions and service. Some of our statistics:  1,160,000 tonnes of vegetables produced per annum by commercial farmers from seed developed in our proprietary seed breeding programmes  3,500,000 people fed per annum through our grain and potato seed production programmes 750,000 people fed per annum through our 8,500ha of commercial farming operations  90,000,000 people nourished annually through our three key vegetable breeding programmes  Around 3,500 people employed, including permanent employees and seasonal workers Although our footprint extends not only across South Africa, but also into sub-Saharan Africa, South America, Europe and the USA, the heart of our business is based in KwaZulu-Natal. Our head office, as well as most of our operating companies, are based in Greytown in the KZN midlands. In Greytown alone, we have the following operations, therefore serving as one of the major private-sector employers in this small country town and surrounding districts:  Plennegy Head Office  Starke Ayres Research  Mascor John Deere Head Office  Mascor Toyota  Pidelta Head Office (seed and crop-production, forestry and livestock)  Kombat (premier household & agricultural pest control solutions)  Plennegy Print (digital printing & signage solutions)  Pennegy Aviation Hub (in-house and charter flights; non-corrosive, affordable hangarage solutions). Further afield in KZN, we have the Triton Admin HQ in Durban, as well as Triton branches in Pietermaritzburg, Newcastle and Richards Bay; Jupidex (distribution and service of agricultural equipment) based in Pietermaritzburg; as well as Mascor John Deere branches in 11 towns across KZN; Pidelta farms based in the Umvoti, Kranskop and Winterton areas; EGT (sawmill in Crammond), and various Starke Ayres depots in KZN. Our Maritzburg Arch in Pietermaritzburg is a push from our side to help reduce urban decay by investing in inner-city infrastructure. Each of these Plennegy Group companies not only provides employment to a large part of the communities in those towns, but also gives back to the local communities through supporting local businesses wherever they can; and sponsoring local charitable fundraisers in each of their areas. More than 20 years ago, our company’s founder, Mr Brian Corbishley, established a school in Greytown called Wembley College, which caters for children from Grade RRRR to Grade 12. Not only does this school provide quality education for many of the children of employees of the various Plennegy Group companies based in and around Greytown, but also for the children of the local community as well. The intention of our founder in creating this school was to keep families in our small country town together for as long as possible by not having to send one’s children off to boarding school much further afield in bigger cities, as there is now high-quality private schooling available around the corner. By ensuring that the agricultural products we sell are of the highest quality – the Rolls Royces in their respective categories – we aim to ensure that we maintain the trust of our customers; and ensure that we retain our good reputation and legitimacy for reliability. Plennegy’s established infrastructure and grouping of industry experts ensure the quality and precision of its activities, products and services. Our competitive advantage as a professional family business – with each operating entity being part of a bigger family of operating entities – is that it strives to:  Implement initiatives that have an affinity with its majority family-owned farmer customers  Invest for the longer term  Be driven by a set of values that strongly emphasise the wholesome nature of a family – ethics and people. More About the CEO Michael Yeadon 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