Hollywoodbets offers online, cell phone and telephonic betting allowing their customers convenience and the best betting experienceHollywoodbetsHollywoodbets offers online, cell phone and telephonic betting allowing their customers convenience and the best betting experienceProudly born and bred sports and entertainment betting operator in KwaZulu-Natal, Hollywoodbets has been revolutionising betting within South Africa since 2000. The brand has 86 branches nationwide, with more stores set to open soon. Along with its remarkable growth, they currently employ over 5 600 Team Members nationwide. Hollywoodbets offers online, cell phone and telephonic betting allowing their customers convenience and the best betting experience. The company also has international operations in Mozambique, the UK and Ireland. Hollywoodbets’ services consist of a wide range of betting options and include exciting products with a quicker turn-around like Betgames, Live and Casino Games, and Lucky Numbers. They also offer betting on all major sports including horse racing and soccer. Hollywoodbets is the title sponsor of the KZN provincial Hollywoodbets Dolphins cricket team as well as the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Cricket Ground. The company also joined forces with KZN’s provincial rugby team, the Cell C Sharks, when they signed on as associate sponsors. They followed this with a significant show of support for the South African horse racing industry and KwaZulu-Natal racing and tourism, when they were announced as the naming rights sponsor for Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse and Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse. The brand has also been involved with the Comrades Marathon for the last 11 years and is currently the Halfway Mark sponsor. In August 2021, Hollywoodbets was announced as the principal partner for newly promoted English Premier League team Brentford Football Club, making them the first South African betting company to feature on the front of a Premier League soccer jersey. This sponsorship formed part of their strategy to expand the Hollywoodbets brand’s footprint in the United Kingdom and Ireland. They recently won the gsport award for the 2021 Nielsen Sponsor of the Year for their partnership of the SA women’s provincial soccer league, known as the Hollywoodbets Super League. The Hollywoodbets My Community Programme forms a vital role within the business, with the main goal of investing back into communities within which it operates. With a strong focus towards the growth and educational development of South African youth, they assisted 207 schools through their Back to School campaign and 208 students through their Future is Bright bursary programme. Sports development is another key focus area and this year the Programme assisted 141 development sports teams through donations including sporting kits and equipment. On top of those 890 charitable organisations and 91 SMMEs received various forms of support on their journey to making a difference in their communities. The brand is now excited to have launched the Hollywood Foundation with the aim to bring hope to even more communities.Phone A Bet :087 353 7633 Helpline Tel:087 353 7634 Email: hwhelpline@hollywoodbets.net Deposits Tel: 087 353 7634 Email: deposit@hollywoodbets.net Withdrawals Tel: 087 353 7634 Email: withdrawals@hollywoodbets.net FICA: Self Service - https://fica.hollywoodbets.net/ Tel:087 353 7634 Email: fica@hollywoodbets.net Social Media: Twitter: @Hollywoodbets Instagram: @Hollywoodbets Facebook: @Hollywoodbets Postal Address: P.O. Box 74234,Rochdale Park,4034Phone A Bet :087 353 7633 Helpline Tel:087 353 7634 Email: hwhelpline@hollywoodbets.net Deposits Tel: 087 353 7634 Email: deposit@hollywoodbets.net Withdrawals Tel: 087 353 7634 Email: withdrawals@hollywoodbets.net FICA: Self Service - https://fica.hollywoodbets.net/ Tel:087 353 7634 Email: fica@hollywoodbets.net Social Media: Twitter: @Hollywoodbets Instagram: @Hollywoodbets Facebook: @Hollywoodbets Postal Address: P.O. Box 74234,Rochdale Park,4034 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 Phone A Bet :087 353 7633 Helpline Tel:087 353 7634 Email: hwhelpline@hollywoodbets.net Deposits Tel: 087 353 7634 Email: deposit@hollywoodbets.net Withdrawals Tel: 087 353 7634 Email: withdrawals@hollywoodbets.net FICA: Self Service - https://fica.hollywoodbets.net/ Tel:087 353 7634 Email: fica@hollywoodbets.net Social Media: Twitter: @Hollywoodbets Instagram: @Hollywoodbets Facebook: @Hollywoodbets Postal Address: P.O. Box 74234,Rochdale Park,4034 Proudly born and bred sports and entertainment betting operator in KwaZulu-Natal, Hollywoodbets has been revolutionising betting within South Africa since 2000. The brand has 86 branches nationwide, with more stores set to open soon. Along with its remarkable growth, they currently employ over 5 600 Team Members nationwide. Hollywoodbets offers online, cell phone and telephonic betting allowing their customers convenience and the best betting experience. The company also has international operations in Mozambique, the UK and Ireland. Hollywoodbets’ services consist of a wide range of betting options and include exciting products with a quicker turn-around like Betgames, Live and Casino Games, and Lucky Numbers. They also offer betting on all major sports including horse racing and soccer. Hollywoodbets is the title sponsor of the KZN provincial Hollywoodbets Dolphins cricket team as well as the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Cricket Ground. The company also joined forces with KZN’s provincial rugby team, the Cell C Sharks, when they signed on as associate sponsors. They followed this with a significant show of support for the South African horse racing industry and KwaZulu-Natal racing and tourism, when they were announced as the naming rights sponsor for Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse and Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse. The brand has also been involved with the Comrades Marathon for the last 11 years and is currently the Halfway Mark sponsor. In August 2021, Hollywoodbets was announced as the principal partner for newly promoted English Premier League team Brentford Football Club, making them the first South African betting company to feature on the front of a Premier League soccer jersey. This sponsorship formed part of their strategy to expand the Hollywoodbets brand’s footprint in the United Kingdom and Ireland. They recently won the gsport award for the 2021 Nielsen Sponsor of the Year for their partnership of the SA women’s provincial soccer league, known as the Hollywoodbets Super League. The Hollywoodbets My Community Programme forms a vital role within the business, with the main goal of investing back into communities within which it operates. With a strong focus towards the growth and educational development of South African youth, they assisted 207 schools through their Back to School campaign and 208 students through their Future is Bright bursary programme. Sports development is another key focus area and this year the Programme assisted 141 development sports teams through donations including sporting kits and equipment. On top of those 890 charitable organisations and 91 SMMEs received various forms of support on their journey to making a difference in their communities. The brand is now excited to have launched the Hollywood Foundation with the aim to bring hope to even more communities. More About the CEO Devin Heffer Meet the CEO

Through strategic management, organisational development and people management strategies, we provide customised solutions, in partnership with our clientsEsinam Global Business Services Through strategic management, organisational development and people management strategies, we provide customised solutions, in partnership with our clientsEsinam Global Business Services is a business management and sustainable social impact organisation. Operating from Pinetown, we work with a multitude of small businesses in the eThekwini region. Through strategic management, organisational development and people management strategies, we provide customised solutions, in partnership with our clients. Esinam will help you: • Realign corporate strategy to actual daily operations • Listen, coach and inspire your people • Help your business strategically evolve and flourish • Provide real, sustainable and quantifiable solutions for graduate and unemployed youth training (in your industry), to help you better your BBBEE standing • Extend your CSR efforts to the most needy of rural areas, so your organisation can make the greatest impact • Provide mental health assistance to your team, positively boost corporate culture, so you retain skilled workers as your competitive advantage The Esinam Graduate Placement Programme (EGPP) Esinam has been able to train, and place hundreds of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates over the past years, recently reaching new heights by training and placing over 300 learners in 2021. We noticed a very opportune gap for the placement of TVET graduates. Small businesses are not yet in the position to hire permanent staff, as the Covid pandemic, floods and economy has negatively affected their income. However, this does not take away the fact that they still need workers in order to operate at optimal level and the business to grow. We at Esinam strategically place TVET students with companies relevant to their fields of study. The businesses are small enough to train the student in all facets of the business, whilst not being strained with salaries, assisting the students complete their in-service requirement and gain valuable work experience. Our job does not end at placing the graduates but also manages their learning experience whilst they work. The reason being, we want to ensure that the small business does very well whilst the graduates are there and grows to such an extent that the entrepreneur absorbs the graduate, as they are now familiar with that particular business. Where graduates are not absorbed, we offer them additional skills, including entrepreneurial skills, where we teach them to start a business with the skills they’ve acquired. So, they in turn may become the employers, creating jobs and paying forward the opportunity once given to them. This approach then becomes a win-win situation for all parties involved. If we look at various methods of facilitation, technology is part of many students’ experiences, regardless of their field of specialisation. Prior to business placement, the youth/graduates undergo our work readiness, accredited project management and technical skills training, for a period of three months. The aim of this training is to build relevant digital acumen and confidence in youth and cement programme confidence in host employers that we place multi- skilled and work ready candidates. The digital inclusion portion of our work readiness programme aims to benefit the TVET graduate in a sense that they will be in possession of multi-skills, which are in demand. As such, they are likely to survive the scourge of unemployment. This programme assists them in becoming creative and innovative when thinking of starting their own businesses. Students need to be involved in technology especially as the world embraces the fourth industrial revolution. The inclusion of TVET tradesmen graduates in digitalised societies will bring about an understanding that we live in a world of inter-related systems. This approach will ensure that there a connection between the different industries as well as an awareness of the correlations and synergies in place. We go one further in our range of interventions and host upskilling workshops for lecturers. Lecturers have a great influence on young minds. They are their first point of contact for knowledge acquisition and young people often hold them in very high esteem. It is essential that they understand the modern world of business and that they are able to manage the expectations of future employees or needs of young entrepreneurs. We also have frequent upskilling programmes for learners and host employers, which are offered separately. The objective being to uncover the gaps that exist in these relationships and seek to mitigate any hindrances to progress and future employment.Full Name of Company: Esinam Global Business Services Nature of Business: Business Consultancy Date Established: 12 January 2016 Subsidiaries: Esinam Foundation 252-911NPO Customer Base: Small, Medium, Large Business and Industry No. of Employees: 5 B-BBEE Status: Level 1 MISSION To provide customised management consulting solutions to public and private organisations utilising tools, methods and strategies that are innovative and results focused and work to create more sustainable employment and end qualified persons’ unemployment. VISION To be the partner of choice for organisations seeking to enhance their performance, empower their people, exceed their customer expectations and make a sustainable global difference. KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Ms Ica Mbebe Financial Manager: Ms Kwenzi Sibeko Office Manager/Administrator: Mr Themba Mbonesi Personal Assistant to the MD: Ms Zinhle Shabalala Training Officer: Mr Thabiso Mhlongo CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 12 Payne Street, Pinetown, 3610 Tel: +27 (0)67 756 1171 E-mail: admin@esinamgs.com ica.mbebe@esinamgs.com zinhles@esinamgs.com Website: www.esinamgs.comFull Name of Company: Esinam Global Business Services Nature of Business: Business Consultancy Date Established: 12 January 2016 Subsidiaries: Esinam Foundation 252-911NPO Customer Base: Small, Medium, Large Business and Industry No. of Employees: 5 B-BBEE Status: Level 1 MISSION To provide customised management consulting solutions to public and private organisations utilising tools, methods and strategies that are innovative and results focused and work to create more sustainable employment and end qualified persons’ unemployment. VISION To be the partner of choice for organisations seeking to enhance their performance, empower their people, exceed their customer expectations and make a sustainable global difference. KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Ms Ica Mbebe Financial Manager: Ms Kwenzi Sibeko Office Manager/Administrator: Mr Themba Mbonesi Personal Assistant to the MD: Ms Zinhle Shabalala Training Officer: Mr Thabiso Mhlongo CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 12 Payne Street, Pinetown, 3610 Tel: +27 (0)67 756 1171 E-mail: admin@esinamgs.com ica.mbebe@esinamgs.com zinhles@esinamgs.com Website: www.esinamgs.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: Esinam Global Business Services Nature of Business: Business Consultancy Date Established: 12 January 2016 Subsidiaries: Esinam Foundation 252-911NPO Customer Base: Small, Medium, Large Business and Industry No. of Employees: 5 B-BBEE Status: Level 1 MISSION To provide customised management consulting solutions to public and private organisations utilising tools, methods and strategies that are innovative and results focused and work to create more sustainable employment and end qualified persons’ unemployment. VISION To be the partner of choice for organisations seeking to enhance their performance, empower their people, exceed their customer expectations and make a sustainable global difference. KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Ms Ica Mbebe Financial Manager: Ms Kwenzi Sibeko Office Manager/Administrator: Mr Themba Mbonesi Personal Assistant to the MD: Ms Zinhle Shabalala Training Officer: Mr Thabiso Mhlongo CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 12 Payne Street, Pinetown, 3610 Tel: +27 (0)67 756 1171 E-mail: admin@esinamgs.com ica.mbebe@esinamgs.com zinhles@esinamgs.com Website: www.esinamgs.com Esinam Global Business Services is a business management and sustainable social impact organisation. Operating from Pinetown, we work with a multitude of small businesses in the eThekwini region. Through strategic management, organisational development and people management strategies, we provide customised solutions, in partnership with our clients. Esinam will help you: • Realign corporate strategy to actual daily operations • Listen, coach and inspire your people • Help your business strategically evolve and flourish • Provide real, sustainable and quantifiable solutions for graduate and unemployed youth training (in your industry), to help you better your BBBEE standing • Extend your CSR efforts to the most needy of rural areas, so your organisation can make the greatest impact • Provide mental health assistance to your team, positively boost corporate culture, so you retain skilled workers as your competitive advantage The Esinam Graduate Placement Programme (EGPP) Esinam has been able to train, and place hundreds of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates over the past years, recently reaching new heights by training and placing over 300 learners in 2021. We noticed a very opportune gap for the placement of TVET graduates. Small businesses are not yet in the position to hire permanent staff, as the Covid pandemic, floods and economy has negatively affected their income. However, this does not take away the fact that they still need workers in order to operate at optimal level and the business to grow. We at Esinam strategically place TVET students with companies relevant to their fields of study. The businesses are small enough to train the student in all facets of the business, whilst not being strained with salaries, assisting the students complete their in-service requirement and gain valuable work experience. Our job does not end at placing the graduates but also manages their learning experience whilst they work. The reason being, we want to ensure that the small business does very well whilst the graduates are there and grows to such an extent that the entrepreneur absorbs the graduate, as they are now familiar with that particular business. Where graduates are not absorbed, we offer them additional skills, including entrepreneurial skills, where we teach them to start a business with the skills they’ve acquired. So, they in turn may become the employers, creating jobs and paying forward the opportunity once given to them. This approach then becomes a win-win situation for all parties involved. If we look at various methods of facilitation, technology is part of many students’ experiences, regardless of their field of specialisation. Prior to business placement, the youth/graduates undergo our work readiness, accredited project management and technical skills training, for a period of three months. The aim of this training is to build relevant digital acumen and confidence in youth and cement programme confidence in host employers that we place multi- skilled and work ready candidates. The digital inclusion portion of our work readiness programme aims to benefit the TVET graduate in a sense that they will be in possession of multi-skills, which are in demand. As such, they are likely to survive the scourge of unemployment. This programme assists them in becoming creative and innovative when thinking of starting their own businesses. Students need to be involved in technology especially as the world embraces the fourth industrial revolution. The inclusion of TVET tradesmen graduates in digitalised societies will bring about an understanding that we live in a world of inter-related systems. This approach will ensure that there a connection between the different industries as well as an awareness of the correlations and synergies in place. We go one further in our range of interventions and host upskilling workshops for lecturers. Lecturers have a great influence on young minds. They are their first point of contact for knowledge acquisition and young people often hold them in very high esteem. It is essential that they understand the modern world of business and that they are able to manage the expectations of future employees or needs of young entrepreneurs. We also have frequent upskilling programmes for learners and host employers, which are offered separately. The objective being to uncover the gaps that exist in these relationships and seek to mitigate any hindrances to progress and future employment. More About the CEO Ms Ica Mbebe Meet the CEO

With an illustrious heritage spanning decades, Mi7 National Group stands as a paragon in South Africa’s security sector Mi7 National GroupWith an illustrious heritage spanning decades, Mi7 National Group stands as a paragon in South Africa’s security sector With an illustrious heritage spanning decades, Mi7 National Group stands as a paragon in South Africa’s security sector. Melding state-of-the-art technology with human expertise, our footprint extends from Pietermaritzburg’s headquarters to branches in Secunda, Newcastle, Pretoria, and Cape Town. From site guarding, VIP protection, and event security to advanced services such as K9 units, surveillance, and emergency medical aid - our tailored solutions are as diverse as our clientele, encompassing blue-chip giants, emerging businesses, and family-run ventures across sectors like retail, mining, and government. We’re not just about security; we’re about community. Beyond our Level 1 BBBEE certification and a team of PSIRA-accredited professionals, our ethos is reflected in our drive for sustainability, diversity, and inclusivity. Ensuring safety, for us, means fostering community wellness and pioneering industry benchmarks. From our inception, we’ve evolved not only as a security provider but as a trusted partner, committed to safeguarding futures. Through these efforts, Mi7 National Group was recently voted KZN’s Top Brand in the Standard Bank KZN Top Business Awards in 2023. Security Strategy At Mi7 National Group, we are brand, image and values conscious, and our personnel are seamlessly integrated into the daily routine of the organisations they are serving and protecting. With our expert guidance, the client decides the service they want, and we tailor it to their specifications. All our personnel are therefore fully Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) accredited professionals, whose training has been bolstered through programmes administered by our expert coaches. Making your world safe also means investing in opportunities to meet sustainability goals, diversity and inclusion goals, corporate responsibility, and other social infrastructure advances. We’re proud of our efforts in these areas, not only because they become a benchmark of possibilities and help us lead the industry, but because by striving to achieve them, they make us better people. Innovation and Technology By incorporating our public service model with digital innovations in surveillance technology, the concept of a city-wide surveillance net was developed. The average armed response company relies on alarm system activations and regular patrols of client-centric areas to provide a service model based on reacting to crimes once they have already occurred. This business model is outdated, as it does not actively seek to be proactive in crime fighting, deterrence, and prevention. Research has shown that active surveillance plays an important role in the early detection of criminal behaviour. Strategically placed cameras – monitored 24/7 – increase the visible security footprint and enable rapid responses in instances where criminal activity is detected. Indeed, other security companies have erected CCTV surveillance systems on streets occupied by their clients, or on the properties of said clients – systems which are monitored off site or by a third party. However, at Mi7 National Group, we have combined digital innovations in surveillance with our decades long expertise in crime prevention to develop a surveillance system unmatched anywhere else in the country. Mi7 National Group is the only private company in South Africa to implement an integrated surveillance network that spans an entire city and is monitored 24/7. The system is fully funded by one company and rolled out at no direct/indirect cost to the city or its residents. This network is to the benefit of the city at large, whether its occupants are Mi7 clients or not. The surveillance net has a number of practical applications, benefiting communities and law enforcement on a daily basis. The system: • Helps law enforcement and Mi7 teams map routes criminals use to enter areas • Assists law enforcement and Mi7 teams plan strategic operations • Results in dozens of stolen vehicle recoveries and the arrest of criminals every month • Provides reassurance to residents and business owners • Assists insurance companies when finalising accident claims • Deters criminal elements from entering the cityFull Name of Company: Mi7 National Group (Pty) Ltd Nature of Business: Security Services Offered: Specialised Security and Guarding Services Date Established: 1998 (originally), Rebranded in 2016. No. of Employees: +730 Client Base: Blue-Chip Corporations, Tertiary Institutions, State-Owned Entities, Businesses, Residential Properties and Estates, and Individuals. B-BBEE Status: Level 1 VISION Ihicium quatquid et excea inihillorem quasperio. Nam aute et harcid esed mos id quaere. KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Shadrach Rylan Karien Managing Director: Colin David Financial Manager: Karissa-Lee Kisten CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 26A Shortts Retreat Road, Mkondeni, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 Postal Address: P.O. Box 27, Mkondeni, 3212 Tel: +27 (0)33 814 2250 E-mail: info@mi7nationalgroup.co.za Website: www.mi7national.co.za BRANCHES Pietermaritzburg (Head Office); Secunda; Port Shepstone; Howick; Newcastle; Pretoria; and Cape Town.Full Name of Company: Mi7 National Group (Pty) Ltd Nature of Business: Security Services Offered: Specialised Security and Guarding Services Date Established: 1998 (originally), Rebranded in 2016. No. of Employees: +730 Client Base: Blue-Chip Corporations, Tertiary Institutions, State-Owned Entities, Businesses, Residential Properties and Estates, and Individuals. B-BBEE Status: Level 1 VISION Ihicium quatquid et excea inihillorem quasperio. Nam aute et harcid esed mos id quaere. KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Shadrach Rylan Karien Managing Director: Colin David Financial Manager: Karissa-Lee Kisten CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 26A Shortts Retreat Road, Mkondeni, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 Postal Address: P.O. Box 27, Mkondeni, 3212 Tel: +27 (0)33 814 2250 E-mail: info@mi7nationalgroup.co.za Website: www.mi7national.co.za BRANCHES Pietermaritzburg (Head Office); Secunda; Port Shepstone; Howick; Newcastle; Pretoria; and Cape Town. 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: Mi7 National Group (Pty) Ltd Nature of Business: Security Services Offered: Specialised Security and Guarding Services Date Established: 1998 (originally), Rebranded in 2016. No. of Employees: +730 Client Base: Blue-Chip Corporations, Tertiary Institutions, State-Owned Entities, Businesses, Residential Properties and Estates, and Individuals. B-BBEE Status: Level 1 VISION Ihicium quatquid et excea inihillorem quasperio. Nam aute et harcid esed mos id quaere. KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Shadrach Rylan Karien Managing Director: Colin David Financial Manager: Karissa-Lee Kisten CONTACT DETAILS HEAD OFFICE Physical Address: 26A Shortts Retreat Road, Mkondeni, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 Postal Address: P.O. Box 27, Mkondeni, 3212 Tel: +27 (0)33 814 2250 E-mail: info@mi7nationalgroup.co.za Website: www.mi7national.co.za BRANCHES Pietermaritzburg (Head Office); Secunda; Port Shepstone; Howick; Newcastle; Pretoria; and Cape Town. With an illustrious heritage spanning decades, Mi7 National Group stands as a paragon in South Africa’s security sector. Melding state-of-the-art technology with human expertise, our footprint extends from Pietermaritzburg’s headquarters to branches in Secunda, Newcastle, Pretoria, and Cape Town. From site guarding, VIP protection, and event security to advanced services such as K9 units, surveillance, and emergency medical aid - our tailored solutions are as diverse as our clientele, encompassing blue-chip giants, emerging businesses, and family-run ventures across sectors like retail, mining, and government. We’re not just about security; we’re about community. Beyond our Level 1 BBBEE certification and a team of PSIRA-accredited professionals, our ethos is reflected in our drive for sustainability, diversity, and inclusivity. Ensuring safety, for us, means fostering community wellness and pioneering industry benchmarks. From our inception, we’ve evolved not only as a security provider but as a trusted partner, committed to safeguarding futures. Through these efforts, Mi7 National Group was recently voted KZN’s Top Brand in the Standard Bank KZN Top Business Awards in 2023. Security Strategy At Mi7 National Group, we are brand, image and values conscious, and our personnel are seamlessly integrated into the daily routine of the organisations they are serving and protecting. With our expert guidance, the client decides the service they want, and we tailor it to their specifications. All our personnel are therefore fully Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) accredited professionals, whose training has been bolstered through programmes administered by our expert coaches. Making your world safe also means investing in opportunities to meet sustainability goals, diversity and inclusion goals, corporate responsibility, and other social infrastructure advances. We’re proud of our efforts in these areas, not only because they become a benchmark of possibilities and help us lead the industry, but because by striving to achieve them, they make us better people. Innovation and Technology By incorporating our public service model with digital innovations in surveillance technology, the concept of a city-wide surveillance net was developed. The average armed response company relies on alarm system activations and regular patrols of client-centric areas to provide a service model based on reacting to crimes once they have already occurred. This business model is outdated, as it does not actively seek to be proactive in crime fighting, deterrence, and prevention. Research has shown that active surveillance plays an important role in the early detection of criminal behaviour. Strategically placed cameras – monitored 24/7 – increase the visible security footprint and enable rapid responses in instances where criminal activity is detected. Indeed, other security companies have erected CCTV surveillance systems on streets occupied by their clients, or on the properties of said clients – systems which are monitored off site or by a third party. However, at Mi7 National Group, we have combined digital innovations in surveillance with our decades long expertise in crime prevention to develop a surveillance system unmatched anywhere else in the country. Mi7 National Group is the only private company in South Africa to implement an integrated surveillance network that spans an entire city and is monitored 24/7. The system is fully funded by one company and rolled out at no direct/indirect cost to the city or its residents. This network is to the benefit of the city at large, whether its occupants are Mi7 clients or not. The surveillance net has a number of practical applications, benefiting communities and law enforcement on a daily basis. The system: • Helps law enforcement and Mi7 teams map routes criminals use to enter areas • Assists law enforcement and Mi7 teams plan strategic operations • Results in dozens of stolen vehicle recoveries and the arrest of criminals every month • Provides reassurance to residents and business owners • Assists insurance companies when finalising accident claims • Deters criminal elements from entering the city More About the CEO CEO Shadrach Rylan Karien Meet the CEO

As a national law firm, Cox Yeats is well positioned and able to render a range of legal services across provincial borders, regardless of locationCox YeatsAs a national law firm, Cox Yeats is well positioned and able to render a range of legal services across provincial borders, regardless of locationBased in the country’s three major economic hubs, Sandton, Cape Town and Umhlanga, Cox Yeats is a dynamic national law firm which has earned a reputation as a leader in commercial and personal legal services. Since 1964, when Cox Yeats was founded in KwaZulu-Natal, the firm has continued to rely on innovative and sustainable solutions to overcome the many storms which South Africa, and particularly KwaZulu-Natal, has faced. In addition, although the business has grown substantially over the past five decades, the firm’s founding principles of integrity, approachability, and individuality are as strong now as ever. By continuing to live this DNA, Cox Yeats hopes to assure the public of a future as exciting and inspiring as the many years that came before. Service offering As a national law firm, Cox Yeats is well positioned and able to render a range of legal services across provincial borders, regardless of location. Services include business law; competition law; construction law, engineering, and infrastructure law; insurance law; corporate mergers and acquisitions law; insolvency and business rescue law; maritime and international trade law; property law; empowerment and transformation; information technology law; litigation and alternative dispute resolution; medical schemes; natural resources and energy; tax law; and trust and estate planning. Highly Specialised Both evolving and experienced professionals make up its specialised teams, ensuring that Cox Yeats is a true-life partner to their clients. Each team has its own structure and unique approach; however, all teams have quality service, quick response, and client confidence in common. This ethos allows them to leverage off each other’s different insights, allowing for ‘vibrant cross pollination’ and attention to detail. Cox Yeats is well respected for its capacity to achieve results. Its successes can be attributed to all the professionals’ real commitment to their clients, an ability to be forward thinking and a genuine desire to achieve their clients’ commercial and strategic objectives. Cox Yeats will also work with clients to assist them in responding to opportunities and to anticipate legal and commercial issues that might affect their businesses. Employee welfare The belief that the firm’s greatest asset is its people has enabled Cox Yeats to rise above the prevailing circumstances of recent years. Accordingly, the firm recognises that employee welfare is central to its success and as such significant strides are taken by management to ensure that employees can achieve a work-life balance and are ultimately cared for and supported both in and outside of work. Being part of a firm where every individual is encouraged to reach their potential is one of its most appealing offerings. This proactive and positive culture will enable Cox Yeats to continue to attract and retain the top talents as they enter the profession. The Cox Yeats attorneys are backed by a very strong professional team and staff turnover is extremely low. Awards, Recognitions and Accolades Cox Yeats has consistently been rated among the top law firms in the country with many of its professionals listed in top legal publications as well as various industry-specific guides. The firm and several of its professionals have been recognised in national, continental, and international legal directories and awards such as the Best Lawyers, Legal 500, Chambers Global, the African Legal Awards and PMR Africa amongst others. Cox Yeats has been rated the Number one medium law firm in South Africa for the fourth consecutive year after winning the PMR Africa 2023 Diamond Arrow Award. The firm was named the 2023 Property and Insurance Law firm of the Year by Best Lawyers. In 2022, Cox Yeats received an award as a winner in the Employee wellbeing category, in the sixteenth edition of the Standard Bank KZN Top Business Awards.Full Name of Company: Cox Yeats Attorneys Nature of Business: Legal Services / Attorneys Services: Specialised Legal Services Date Established: 1964 Bankers: Standard Bank (Primary) Memberships: SA Law Society B-BBEE Status: Level 2 VISION To make a positive difference in our world and to do this by consistently being the most dynamic and innovative law firm that offers highly personalised expertise. MISSION Cox Yeats is a leading law firm that offers personalised, practical and effective legal solutions to clients both in KwaZulu-Natal and further afield. With a diverse range of specialised services, our partners take on legal challenges of any scale and complexity, while always acting in the best interests of our clients. KEY PERSONNEL Managing Partner: Andrew Clark CONTACT DETAILS Physical Address: Ncondo Chambers, Vuna Close, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban, 4320 Postal Address: P.O. Box 913, Umhlanga Rocks, 4320 Tel: +27 (0)31 536 8500 E-mail: info@coxyeats.co.za Website: www.coxyeats.co.zaMICHAEL JACKSON's strong adherence to the core values of integrity and client service, as well as a good sense of humour, have served him well in his professional career. He was appointed as managing partner of Durban law firm Cox Yeats in 2011. In January 1998, Jackson joined Cox Yeats as a candidate attorney. He commented that starting there was really tough. Jackson was articled to Graham Cox, who checked every document that he produced. Jackson said, "Graham Cox told me that I needed to learn the basics of writing and suggested that I read a book or two." This advice came as quite a shock especially after having studied at university for seven years. "This somewhat Victorian introduction to law and work taught me that in law you are never an expert. You must always remain humble and you must take nothing for granted," added Jackson. His early career, he says, was based on a lot of hard work and some luck. In addition, Jackson said that he was fortunate to work with some good people. "I was privileged to work closely with Graham Cox (who at that time was undoubtedly the best lawyer in Durban) and with Jeremy Yeats. In many respects they were complete opposites. Graham economic with words and decisive; Jeremy amiable, who pondered and weighed the various options in committee." A highlight of his career was making partner in 2000, after only one year out of articles. From the outset, Jackson said that he was exposed to large clients and important matters. A big opportunity arose when Jeremy Yeats fell ill, and Jackson took over the work that he handled for Richards Bay Minerals and Tongaat Hulett on land, the environment and minerals. It was through this exposure that he then specialised in natural resource law, which was something that he had not considered at university, where he had focused on tax, finance and corporate law. Jackson says that he is quite old fashioned in his approach to his career as he believes that "You should make a place work, if it is an environment that works". His 30 year employment history at Cox Yeats is in great contrast to the modern trend of job hopping, which is also a challenge for employee retention. Jackson says that it is important to have a culture that builds people from a young age and grows their careers so that they stay with the firm. However, this does require a reciprocal relationship of trust and organisational commitment. Leading a law firm and dealing with a range of diverse personalities requires much responsibility, especially with 28 partners making a total of 45 professionals. As such Jackson favours a participative management style and is as inclusive as possible in allowing everyone to air their voices to reach consensus. He commented that it has been very fulfilling to develop a team of professionals around him and work collectively, as opposed to individually. The Cox Yeats' way values independence and participation. However, he added, "We have found that focussing on our core values and measuring all decisions in reaction to these values has given us much relevance. Our model in recent years of living true to these values has been very successful." An important part of these values is offering outstanding client service and being quite bold. "We regard ourselves as the best KZN law firm and have an increasing amount of international reach, which in the future we would like to grow," concluded Jackson. Jackson is married to Helen who is also a lawyer and has two children. In his free time, he enjoys rowing three times a week on Durban Harbour, the office exercise class and hobbling around the neighbourhood. Apart from international travel, a favourite breakaway spot is a cottage on the Transkei wild coast, which has been in the family for nearly 80 yearsFull Name of Company: Cox Yeats Attorneys Nature of Business: Legal Services / Attorneys Services: Specialised Legal Services Date Established: 1964 Bankers: Standard Bank (Primary) Memberships: SA Law Society B-BBEE Status: Level 2 VISION To make a positive difference in our world and to do this by consistently being the most dynamic and innovative law firm that offers highly personalised expertise. MISSION Cox Yeats is a leading law firm that offers personalised, practical and effective legal solutions to clients both in KwaZulu-Natal and further afield. With a diverse range of specialised services, our partners take on legal challenges of any scale and complexity, while always acting in the best interests of our clients. KEY PERSONNEL Managing Partner: Andrew Clark CONTACT DETAILS Physical Address: Ncondo Chambers, Vuna Close, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban, 4320 Postal Address: P.O. Box 913, Umhlanga Rocks, 4320 Tel: +27 (0)31 536 8500 E-mail: info@coxyeats.co.za Website: www.coxyeats.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: Cox Yeats Attorneys Nature of Business: Legal Services / Attorneys Services: Specialised Legal Services Date Established: 1964 Bankers: Standard Bank (Primary) Memberships: SA Law Society B-BBEE Status: Level 2 VISION To make a positive difference in our world and to do this by consistently being the most dynamic and innovative law firm that offers highly personalised expertise. MISSION Cox Yeats is a leading law firm that offers personalised, practical and effective legal solutions to clients both in KwaZulu-Natal and further afield. With a diverse range of specialised services, our partners take on legal challenges of any scale and complexity, while always acting in the best interests of our clients. KEY PERSONNEL Managing Partner: Andrew Clark CONTACT DETAILS Physical Address: Ncondo Chambers, Vuna Close, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban, 4320 Postal Address: P.O. Box 913, Umhlanga Rocks, 4320 Tel: +27 (0)31 536 8500 E-mail: info@coxyeats.co.za Website: www.coxyeats.co.za Based in the country’s three major economic hubs, Sandton, Cape Town and Umhlanga, Cox Yeats is a dynamic national law firm which has earned a reputation as a leader in commercial and personal legal services. Since 1964, when Cox Yeats was founded in KwaZulu-Natal, the firm has continued to rely on innovative and sustainable solutions to overcome the many storms which South Africa, and particularly KwaZulu-Natal, has faced. In addition, although the business has grown substantially over the past five decades, the firm’s founding principles of integrity, approachability, and individuality are as strong now as ever. By continuing to live this DNA, Cox Yeats hopes to assure the public of a future as exciting and inspiring as the many years that came before. Service offering As a national law firm, Cox Yeats is well positioned and able to render a range of legal services across provincial borders, regardless of location. Services include business law; competition law; construction law, engineering, and infrastructure law; insurance law; corporate mergers and acquisitions law; insolvency and business rescue law; maritime and international trade law; property law; empowerment and transformation; information technology law; litigation and alternative dispute resolution; medical schemes; natural resources and energy; tax law; and trust and estate planning. Highly Specialised Both evolving and experienced professionals make up its specialised teams, ensuring that Cox Yeats is a true-life partner to their clients. Each team has its own structure and unique approach; however, all teams have quality service, quick response, and client confidence in common. This ethos allows them to leverage off each other’s different insights, allowing for ‘vibrant cross pollination’ and attention to detail. Cox Yeats is well respected for its capacity to achieve results. Its successes can be attributed to all the professionals’ real commitment to their clients, an ability to be forward thinking and a genuine desire to achieve their clients’ commercial and strategic objectives. Cox Yeats will also work with clients to assist them in responding to opportunities and to anticipate legal and commercial issues that might affect their businesses. Employee welfare The belief that the firm’s greatest asset is its people has enabled Cox Yeats to rise above the prevailing circumstances of recent years. Accordingly, the firm recognises that employee welfare is central to its success and as such significant strides are taken by management to ensure that employees can achieve a work-life balance and are ultimately cared for and supported both in and outside of work. Being part of a firm where every individual is encouraged to reach their potential is one of its most appealing offerings. This proactive and positive culture will enable Cox Yeats to continue to attract and retain the top talents as they enter the profession. The Cox Yeats attorneys are backed by a very strong professional team and staff turnover is extremely low. Awards, Recognitions and Accolades Cox Yeats has consistently been rated among the top law firms in the country with many of its professionals listed in top legal publications as well as various industry-specific guides. The firm and several of its professionals have been recognised in national, continental, and international legal directories and awards such as the Best Lawyers, Legal 500, Chambers Global, the African Legal Awards and PMR Africa amongst others. Cox Yeats has been rated the Number one medium law firm in South Africa for the fourth consecutive year after winning the PMR Africa 2023 Diamond Arrow Award. The firm was named the 2023 Property and Insurance Law firm of the Year by Best Lawyers. In 2022, Cox Yeats received an award as a winner in the Employee wellbeing category, in the sixteenth edition of the Standard Bank KZN Top Business Awards. More About the CEO Meet the CEO

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

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

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

We provide team-based, comprehensive dental care for children and adults, including patients of all ages who are anxious or have an underlying developmental or medical condition that may add complexity to the management of their oral healthCrown Dental StudioWe provide team-based, comprehensive dental care for children and adults, including patients of all ages who are anxious or have an underlying developmental or medical condition that may add complexity to the management of their oral healthWelcome to Crown Dental Studio on call 24/7. We are the only clinic in KwaZulu-Natal which is open 24/7. Day or night, we are here to assist you. We provide team-based, comprehensive dental care for children and adults, including patients of all ages who are anxious or have an underlying developmental or medical condition that may add complexity to the management of their oral health. • General Dentistry - preventative and restorative dental care. • Specialized dental care to straighten crooked teeth in children and adults. • Treat diseases of the gums and the placement of dental implants. • We are committed to helping you maintain your oral health as an integral part of your overall health and wellness. • TEETH WHITENING Tooth whitening can be a very effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth without removing any of the tooth surface. IMPLANTS Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason. EXTRACTIONS In orthodontics if the teeth are crowded, sound teeth may be extracted to create space so the rest of the teeth can be straightened. GUM DISEASE Plaque is the primary cause of gum disease. However, other factors can contribute to periodontal disease. OPENING HOURS Monday - 8:00 am - 17:00 pm Tuesday - 8:00 am - 17:00 pm Wednesday - 8:00 am - 17:00 pm Thursday - 8:00 am - 17:00 pm Friday - 8:00 am - 17:00 pm Saturday - 8:00 am - 17:00 pm Sunday - 8:00 am - 17:00 pm CONTACTS Tel: +27 31 209 3494 After Hours: +27 81 207 8621 Address: 289 Randles Road, Sydenham, 4001 Email: info@dramod.co.za Web Site: https://www.dramod.co.za/ OPENING HOURS Monday - 8:00 am - 17:00 pm Tuesday - 8:00 am - 17:00 pm Wednesday - 8:00 am - 17:00 pm Thursday - 8:00 am - 17:00 pm Friday - 8:00 am - 17:00 pm Saturday - 8:00 am - 17:00 pm Sunday - 8:00 am - 17:00 pm CONTACTS Tel: +27 31 209 3494 After Hours: +27 81 207 8621 Address: 289 Randles Road, Sydenham, 4001 Email: info@dramod.co.za Web Site: https://www.dramod.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 OPENING HOURS Monday - 8:00 am - 17:00 pm Tuesday - 8:00 am - 17:00 pm Wednesday - 8:00 am - 17:00 pm Thursday - 8:00 am - 17:00 pm Friday - 8:00 am - 17:00 pm Saturday - 8:00 am - 17:00 pm Sunday - 8:00 am - 17:00 pm CONTACTS Tel: +27 31 209 3494 After Hours: +27 81 207 8621 Address: 289 Randles Road, Sydenham, 4001 Email: info@dramod.co.za Web Site: https://www.dramod.co.za/ Welcome to Crown Dental Studio on call 24/7. We are the only clinic in KwaZulu-Natal which is open 24/7. Day or night, we are here to assist you. We provide team-based, comprehensive dental care for children and adults, including patients of all ages who are anxious or have an underlying developmental or medical condition that may add complexity to the management of their oral health. • General Dentistry - preventative and restorative dental care. • Specialized dental care to straighten crooked teeth in children and adults. • Treat diseases of the gums and the placement of dental implants. • We are committed to helping you maintain your oral health as an integral part of your overall health and wellness. • TEETH WHITENING Tooth whitening can be a very effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth without removing any of the tooth surface. IMPLANTS Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason. EXTRACTIONS In orthodontics if the teeth are crowded, sound teeth may be extracted to create space so the rest of the teeth can be straightened. GUM DISEASE Plaque is the primary cause of gum disease. However, other factors can contribute to periodontal disease. More About the CEO Dr Fareed Amod Meet the CEO

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

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