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Being mindful to others stands you in good stead. Rather ask questions and listen to those responses < Back Nozuko Basson Regional Manager for Communities and Corporate Affairs Tronox South Africa Nozuko Basson’s role at Tronox, which is based in northern KZN, entails making sure that the mining company honours its responsibility of creating value for its stakeholders, of which, communities take centre stage. The most significant event in Nozuko’s life is, she says, when she became a mother. “I had my daughter when I was fairly young and from the moment she arrived in this world, I knew that the game had changed. It’s an ambition of mine, that when my daughter is asked who your role model is, she mentions my name.” In ensuring that she is an inspiration to her daughter, Nozuko constantly evaluates how she behaves, how she practices professionalism in the workplace, and how she treats other people. Nozuko believes that she has got to where she is today through hard work, dedication, a lot of praying and the support from many people who have crossed her path. “I’m somebody who is focused on her religion. I’m a Christian and I’ve always believed that everything that I do is enabled by my faith. I started my career as a journalist, but I realised that was not the life that I wanted to live. I’m not a social and out-there type of person, so I moved into public relations. I was fortunate to work for an agency where I had an amazing mentor who helped me in building the capability to understand how media relations works.” From there, Nozuko moved onto one of South Africa’s largest medical insurance organisations, Discovery. Here, Nozuko said, she had mentors who helped guide her through her career. “I’ve been fortunate that I had other people lifting me, guiding me, and making sure that I stayed on the right track. My journey has been difficult; it’s always good to be reminded by those who are ahead of you how to remain positive and confident in what you are doing.” Having courage Nozuko says that her decision to move to KwaZulu-Natal has been an amazing journey that has required her to really stretch herself. This meant going into areas where she thought she would never be able to venture. She added, “Just having the courage to really push myself and push the boundaries for my team members so that we all work towards one single vision. This requires that we stay close to the cause and really live our own personal values, as well as the values of the organisation in which I work right now.” In commenting on the challenges that she has faced, Nozuko says that as a young female professional, the first challenge that she would like to focus on, is the “pull her down syndrome”. “When you, as a female, start rising in your career there are times when other females do everything in their power to pull you down. I have a strong view that if one of us rise, we all rise. It’s hard enough being a young female, let alone being black in the workplace; we need to hold each other up and motivate each other.” The second challenge she has faced is working in the mining industry, which is a male dominated sector. Over that, working within the community, which is also a male led environment that still subscribes to traditional practices has brought a great deal of learning, that has come with its own difficulties. Currently, the third challenge has been dealing with unconventional community issues, that pose a serious risk to Tronox’s public reputation. “This is where the company’s values, procedures and policies need to guide you to deal with the challenges in a manner that does not compromise your role or its reputation,” said Nozuko. “Lastly, I have often found myself feeling not quite welcome around the ‘table’, as if I am a token BEE candidate,” says Nozuko. “I’ve learnt that I shouldn’t wait for somebody to offer me a seat at the table. If there’s no seat for a female in the workplace or in this industry, you bring your own, and that’s something that I have really started being vocal about.” Leaving behind a legacy In the future, Nozuko wants to leave behind a legacy that says, “When Nozuko Basson was in that community or was working in that organisation, she made a positive difference.” In terms of her career, she sees herself growing from strength to strength. Right now, she is focused on her work in South Africa, but soon, she wants to share her knowledge and skills with the rest of the world. Nozuko added that she is fortunate to work for an organisation that has the platform that will allow her to do so when the time is right. On the personal side, Nozuko wants to travel the world. “I want to touch other lives in my own personal space. I want to live my best life and it’s something that I’m making a deliberate effort in doing and I know that I’m on the right track.” In advising others, she says, “It’s important not to be side-tracked by other people’s opinions. It’s important to remain true to yourself. It’s important that when you venture out, you understand that not everybody will be cheering for you, so learn to be your own cheerleader and as you’re cheering yourself, cheer those around you because they may not know the power that they have within themselves.” Nozuko believes one needs to put their heart into everything that they do. “I always say to people, if you’re not going to give it your all, rather don’t start. I believe in dazzling people. One of Tronox’s values speaks to doing the right work, the right way in every aspect of our business and that’s really what I subscribe to. I don’t take short cuts; it’s about doing something right all the time. It’s behaving in an ethical way and ensuring that everything I touch, doesn’t only represent organisational integrity, but also my own personal integrity.”

Up Home Up Cherry Armstrong Cherry Armstrong is the director and founder of the NPC, ‘Celebrate Life SA’, where the key focus is on the empowerment of women in rural communities locally and nationally. Cherry was born in Nairobi, Kenya and moved to South Africa at the age of three with her family. Her passion for people led her into the field of nursing, where after matriculating from Pietermaritzburg Girls High School, she trained to become a professional nurse. For the past 18 – 20 years Cherry has worked in communities as a project manager in the field of clinical trials in oncology, neurology, rheumatology, TB, and HIV. She said, “My nursing career took me into palliative care, which enabled me to care for many people dying from cancer and HIV, while working in the communities.” In 1994, long before ‘beauty spas’ were established, she opened the first Anti Stress Clinic called Stresstique. Cherry then ran her own company – Global Clinical Research (Pty) Ltd, which she closed just before the Covid lockdown in March 2020. In between managing her clinical research company, Cherry, together with a group of twelve adventurous and motivated ladies, decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro together to raise one million rand for Hospice. This adventure with a cause, led to the birth of the NPC called ‘Celebrate Life SA’ which she registered in 2005. Since climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in 2005, the group have taken on several challenging endeavours such as climbing Mount Kenya, running a marathon, paddling around Mauritius; all to raise funds for the rural community initiatives of ‘Celebrate Life’. Each fundraising initiative involves a different mix of women wanting to contribute to upliftment. Celebrate Life SA continues to surge forward with its women empowerment and sustainability programmes in rural communities, both local and nationally. In October this year, Cherry was one of three finalists in the “Santam Woman of the Future”. The three finalists were chosen out of more than 1000 entrants in their category. In 2018, Cherry was recognised by the SA Chamber of Commerce UK’s Annual Business and Community Awards for Serving Community in South Africa. In 2017, she received the Durban Solid Waste ‘Clean Communities’ Award for Empowering Women in Disadvantaged Communities. Another successful achievement close to the heart of ‘Celebrate Life’ is that of their ‘Ubuntu Micro Bakery Project’. This is a national project that changes the lives of hundreds of women for the better, every year. The project consists of a wood fired oven with two drawers and a chimney that can be put into any rondavel or home in the middle of nowhere and includes training women to become entrepreneurial bakers. ‘Celebrate Life’ fundraises for the oven and baking utensils, down to a wooden spoon, and the training. The women are trained for a period of three days to a week, and then are mentored for a year. These little ovens produce an amazing eight loaves of bread per hour. The women also make muffins, pizzas, cinnamon buns and more and in so doing, build their own bakery businesses which are so beneficial to the communities where often there is not even a spaza shop. The income from the bakery is therefore, recirculated in and by the community. MAKING A DIFFERENCE The main purpose of ‘Celebrate Life’ is to make a tangible difference in the lives of rural communities by empowering women who previously felt hopeless and helpless, feeding children who haven’t had a solid meal, and implementing projects that are sustainable and uplifting. The benefits of the bakery empowerment initiative extend beyond merely earning an income. There has been a noted reduction of household gender violence in these areas where the women are earning an income. The children become involved in delivering items and learn new skills, and most importantly, these bakeries provide food for people, creches and feeding schemes. INSPIRING WOMEN Cherry says, “Africa is embedded in my soul. I am passionate about all that “Celebrate Life SA” achieves in the rural communities. After all, women are the backbone of a community and my inspiration.” When asked who has inspired her on this journey, Cherry commented, “I think I probably inspired myself on my journey, as I’ve learnt so much along the way. There are so many inspiring people, one of which for me is Dr Thuli Madonsela, who is so humble. I am also inspired by the amazing women in the communities, who are so grateful for what we do with them and the difference these projects bring into their lives.” EDUCATION IS INTEGRAL The challenge most experienced in the communities, has been education, simply because our young people in general, have not been taught to be entrepreneurs. Cherry believes that this skill should be taught from a young age so that individuals can be self-sufficient, look after themselves, earn their own income and not rely on government or handouts. Education is therefore an integral part of this initiative. Being a leader that surges forward with what she believes in, Cherry has not encountered too many personal challenges. The main challenge as with any NPO, is keeping it going with ongoing, consistent fundraising, applying for grants, and the admin that accompanies this. PAVING THEIR OWN JOURNEY Cherry advises young people to empower themselves by doing something they love and are passionate about. “They don’t necessarily need to study at university to achieve,” she says, “they can upskill themselves as entrepreneurs and pave their own journey forward.” Looking to the future, Cherry’s goal is keeping the Ubuntu Micro Bakery Project going on for posterity because of its impact. She is also in the final stages of writing her book on cancer, called ‘Just Breathe’, which is filled with practical information for the patient, and will hopefully be published soon. To relax and unwind, Cherry heads for the outdoors. She enjoys ocean paddling, running, hiking and water skiing. In conclusion, Cherry says, “It would be wonderful if each one of us, no matter what our business is, were to teach others, by working together, to go forward and forge their own journey. We, in South Africa, can make it happen.”

"I am inspired by making a difference. When you finance businesses and can see the growth in these entities, it gives a great sense of accomplishment Subscribe Home KZN Leaders Up Up Pat Moodley "I am inspired by making a difference. When you finance businesses and can see the growth in these entities, it gives a great sense of accomplishment I am inspired by making a difference PAT MOODLEY has been in the financial sector for over 30 years, where the desire to promote sustainable business development and economic growth has shaped his career. After completing his initial university degree, Moodley obtained a position in the banking sector focusing on financing of SMMEs and corporates. This experience, as well as working for other finance institutions, resulted in a position at the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) where he has worked for the past 19 years. Moodley says, "Working for IDC is not only a job, but it is also a calling." He explained that he is driven by the desire to grow viable and sustainable businesses that have social impact; especially businesses that create jobs to counter the high rate of unemployment. Moodley says that he is motivated daily by the fact that once he reaches retirement age, he will be able to reflect on his achievements and the difference that he has contributed to enhance the business sector in KZN under his leadership at the IDC. "I am inspired by making a difference. When you finance businesses and can see the growth in these entities, it gives a great sense of accomplishment. He added that when you finance a business that creates jobs, then families can enhance their lives and secure a better future for their children. By creating jobs, we are creating a sustainable country that ensures our future. Young and upcoming university graduates have a likelihood of being employed locally rather than moving out of the country." The commitment to his multifaceted role is apparent in the long and demanding hours that Moodley puts in to ensure that his clients' needs are met. He says, "Working at the IDC is not a standard eight to five job."Moodley describes himself as being very people oriented and has an open-door policy to both his employees and clients to discuss any issue relating to business and the work they do. "Dealing with people is not always easy and it takes exceptional skills, especially where finances are involved. Part of my role is educating my team on how to manage client's expectations." The IDC KZN team is very passionate about development and constantly work to empower sustainable business entities. "We are customer focused and ensure that we provide a high level of service, our clients are extremely important as they are the foundation for the growth of our economy. Servicing clients may include identifying gaps in their business model that require attention or providing mentorship to assist their businesses to grow." The KwaZulu-Natal regional office's success has also grown out of the relationships it has forged with the public and private sectors, other development finance institutions, as well as commercial banks. In addition, Moodley says that although he and his team need to be very empathetic, they also need to be firm on the occasions that the IDC is unable to assist with applications for funding. He added that if a project is not sustainable there are valid reasons, and these are explained to the client in detail. We finance businesses that are sustainable and economically viable." Moodley's advice to anyone entering the finance industry is that they would need to have integrity and honesty. Although Moodley is very comfortable with his current achievements, he intends to ensure that the IDC continues to have an impact on the lives of people who require support. He believes that the KwaZulu-Natal province has many opportunities and it's vital to tap into these. Moodley is married with one son. During the weekends, he enjoys relaxing at home and often spends time cooking to unwind. When possible, he and his family enjoy travel to ensure that they spend quality time together.

If every businesswoman could hand hold another woman; just to help them to become a businesswoman, we would have done well.Boni Mchunu < Back Boni Mchunu Managing Director at East Coast Radio (ECR) Boni Mchunu is currently the managing director at East Coast Radio, and she has been with the station for the past eight years. Her business career, Boni said, has “been really a journey”. She joined East Coast Radio from the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Tourism Authority and before that she worked for Unilever, South Africa. Boni added that she has always regarded herself as a leader, who is an industry agnostic. She said, “Put me in any business and I will be able to tap in and really immerse myself into understanding that business.” Reflecting on her position at East Coast Radio, Boni commented that it feels like yesterday since she started her radio career. She added, “East Coast Radio is the heartbeat of KZN, and I am a KZN girl. I was born here, I was educated here and it is home. The station is at the heart of absolutely everything that KZN is about, and I just love it.” Self-drive, self-determination, self-awareness and really knowing what it is that she wants to achieve have motivated Boni’s journey. She added that her dad died when she was in her teens, and he really inspired her a lot. “One thing he told me was that I must be careful about the decisions I make about education. And education for me has been at the heart of absolutely everything that I do.” It is therefore unsurprising that Boni is in her final year of completing an MBA. Boni is also inspired by reading about other successful people, such as Steve Jobs, as well as the likes of Mandela. “If you read about the Mandela journey, you really get to understand that nothing is impossible under the sun, if you put your mind to it,” explained Boni. “You must just have discipline to make sure that you achieve whatever you set out to achieve,” she added. There have been many challenges along her journey explained Boni. “I think the very obvious one is being a black young woman in South Africa. There’s always that connotation that, are you here because you are a quota? And I always want to make sure that people know that I’m here because I’m worth it. I’m suitable. I’m qualified, and I can do the job.” The recent past, especially with Covid, has been a huge challenge. “It was my fourth year at East Coast Radio and was probably the first time where we were down double digits versus what we had set ourselves to achieve as a business.” However, said Boni, they learnt that resilience pays off and the station has been able to rebuild and achieve great business results again. As the province has also faced floods and unrest, Boni commented, “One thing that stands out for me about this province is that the people in KZN live by the spirit of ubuntu and that’s why we’ve been able to rebuild.” “Personally,” explained Boni, ‘My future goals are about being the best version of Boni every day. I don’t let failure define me. I remember when I started my MBA journey, there was a time when I was about to give up, but the resilient Boni in me kept me going.” In addition, as Boni is a mother to three children who look up to her, it’s very important for her to take into account the lessons that she is imparting to them. As a leader Boni is very results driven, so she needs to make sure that she delivers. Most importantly, as mentorship has been important to her and she has learnt so much through this journey, she wants to give back meaningfully and sustainably through education. “I know what education has done for me, so it’s one of my legacy things that I want to leave behind,” she says. Boni has identified four girls who she is mentoring. “It really was quite encouraging and satisfying for me to have one of them graduating last year. I’m glad that I could be there to navigate tertiary education with her. It’s really been an amazing four years to see her where she is today. I just think that if every businesswoman could hand hold another woman; just to help them to become a businesswoman, we would have done well.” In advising young women, Boni says that it’s important to be yourself, be authentic and work hard. “If you work hard, your work will speak volumes, whether you are present or not, and then life will unfold. Be you, because if you try and be somebody else, I believe that the universe can’t find you, whereas if you are authentically yourself and just work hard, everything else will take care of itself.” One of Boni’s favourite things to do to relax is to run, which is her therapy of choice. She also enjoys spending time with her kids, her husband, and having moments that they can cherish. She added, “I love cooking. I don’t cook every day, but if I do cook, I cook with my kids, especially on weekends. We try different recipes as I have an eye for culinary arts.” Boni says that she believes in looking after yourself. “I believe that if you have self-love then you can extend that love to others. If you don’t love yourself, then it’s hard to give it up. So self-love and time to myself is very important so I can spend time with people, those who are close to me and those whom I work with meaningfully.” “Being part of KZN Top Business Women is great as the initiative is centred around this province. I believe KZN is an amazing destination with amazing businesswomen. Initiatives like this really go a long way in positioning us in this province. We can show other women, especially younger women, that it is possible to take up the space in business,” concluded Boni.

We need to have tenacity to keep going back, to have a thick skin and not be sensitive and not take things too personally but really just push for what we believe in.Shilpa Mehta < Back Shilpa Mehta Owner Production Logix Shilpa Mehta owns and operates Production Logix, which is an electronics manufacturing services provider specialising in surface mount technology (SMT) through hole technology, box assembly and harnessing. The company offers prototyping, repairs and modifications and supplies a variety of industries such as aerospace, military, mining, telematics, and IoT. On the personal side, Shilpa is married to a wonderful man, and they enjoy a social, active and healthy lifestyle. Shilpa’s business journey evolved from its beginnings as an article clerk, then to banking and structured finance. After her time in banking, Shilpa moved to the UHC Group, which was involved in various forms of printing. “I gained immense experience in the manufacturing industry, which deals with a variety of customers, internal sales, pricing, costing, and supply chain logistics,” she said. From there, Shilpa moved to Production Logix, which she bought in part ownership in 2016. Shilpa commented that she had developed sound business principles and practice as well as had common sense and core values. Consequently, she knew that she would be able to take that leap from printing into electronics. As does any business in South Africa, Shilpa has experienced her fair share of challenges in making her business a success. Post Covid their company was hit with a global supply chain crisis in electronic chips and components which were manufactured overseas, in very specialised facilities. Consequently, one of the critical areas she had to focus on was their supply chain management and the uplifting and upskilling of their team and working with the supply chain in much greater detail than before. Looking back a few years on, Shilpa says that they are now are a stronger business; their planning productivity and their efficiency has much improved which has helped attract new customers. Shilpa added, “I think with every challenge there comes an opportunity, where you can improve and become more efficient. We now see a vast improvement in our service levels, efficiency as well as communication, which has increased our levels of confidence as well as our customers.” Production Logix has expanded their footprint to operate in different market sectors and have created strong relationships with their customer base. They now supply the aerospace, military, and defence sector within South Africa, which are difficult to get into because of their stringent supplier requirements. In the future, Shilpa’s goal is to extend their footprint to a global customer base. They have a vision of being a proudly South African world class manufacturing facility in the heart of KZN. Shilpa says that being a woman who has had the opportunity to break into the electronics sector is an achievement. “It’s very much a male-dominated space and I have found a way to navigate through this and make my mark. The electronics industry is very different to where I started out, but I have come to realise that any industry requires good principles, trust, and sound logic, which I bring to the table and very much uphold.” “You start off every year with the plan of what you wish to achieve, and we have passion for what we do. We want to be the best, so I think that’s something that motivates us daily,” added Shilpa. Outside of Production Logix, Shilpa is proud to have joined the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation where she served on the board in a marketing communications role and in the membership role. In 2020, Shilpa became first female chapter president for Durban. They managed to grow the chapter from a small to medium organisation to a medium to large organisation during the pandemic as well as support many owner-managed business in the province. Her parents, says Shilpa are the people who have inspired her the most in the world to do good and to be better. Her father, Bharat Mehta, is her role model and her advisor. “I’ve always admired his business acumen and intelligence, as well as his keen attention to detail. He is someone who admirably has always remained curious about the world and is motivated by continuous growth and improvement – he never becomes complacent and is always planning the next step.” Shilpa’s mother, she says, has shown her what it is to be a good, strong wife and mother. “She fostered a warm, supportive, and safe space for us at home, which provided the ideal counterbalance to my father’s business- mindedness. When life ever knocked us down or offered us blows, she’s been that cushion that softened us and then encouraged us to get back on track and told us to be brave and move forward.” women The world in general is a tough place said Shilpa. “If I could give one piece of advice it would be to back yourself and don’t take no for an answer. I think as women, we are dismissed quite often. We need to have tenacity to keep going back, to have a thick skin and not be sensitive and not take things too personally but really just push for what we believe in. I’ve been told no numerous times and I’ve kept knocking on doors and eventually the opportunity arose. The other piece of advice is to not rely on anyone to rescue you. When you learn to rescue yourself, you become more confident and develop self-belief that makes you unstoppable. In her free time, Shilpa enjoys spending time with her friends over a good meal. Other than that, she loves a good run on the Durban promenade with a coffee afterwards and enjoys hitting the gym. She has recently started playing padel. Commenting on the KZN Top Business initiative, Shilpa says that it’s been an honour to participate and to tell her story to inspire other women as well as show them that there is a different path to be followed.

The mission of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Community Safety and Liaison is to be the lead agency in driving the integration of community safety initiatives, towards a crime-free KwaZulu-Natal. The Department's strategic goals are to promote democratic accountability and transparency in the police service and direct the South African Police Service towards effectively addressing provincial needs and priorities; promote good relations and establish partnerships between the police and the communities; facilitate the development and coordination of social crime prevention initiatives; and promote and support victim empowerment. Subscribe Subscribe Transport, Community Safety and Liaison MEC: Sipho Hlomuka Contact details Physical: 179 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 Postal: Private Bag X9143, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 Tel: 033 341 9300 Fax: 033 342 6345 Web: www.kzncomsafety.gov.za The mission of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Community Safety and Liaison is to be the lead agency in driving the integration of community safety initiatives, towards a crime-free KwaZulu-Natal. The Department's strategic goals are to promote democratic accountability and transparency in the police service and direct the South African Police Service towards effectively addressing provincial needs and priorities; promote good relations and establish partnerships between the police and the communities; facilitate the development and coordination of social crime prevention initiatives; and promote and support victim empowerment. Back to government departments

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The South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR) is a non- government, not-for-profit organisation that was founded in the early 1950’s in response to a need for conservation of local marine resources SAAMBRThe South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR)The South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR) is a non- government, not-for-profit organisation that was founded in the early 1950’s in response to a need for conservation of local marine resources. SAAMBR strives for marine conservation through the operation of its three divisions: 1. Sea World at uShaka Marine World. 2. The Oceanographic Research Institute (ORI). 3. The Sea World Education Centre Nature of Business: Marine conservation through research, education and animal exhibits. Services/ Products: Marine research and education. Conservation based entertainment. Date Established: 1951 CONTACT DETAILS Physical Address: 1 King Shaka Avenue, Durban. Postal Address: PO Box 10712, Marine Parade, 4056. Tel: + 27 (0)31 328 8222 Fax: + 27 (0)31 328 8188 E-mail: info@saambr.org.za Website: http://www.seaworld.org.za VISION "Healthy coastal and marine ecosystems, rich in biodiversity, while providing people throughout southern Africa with safe and sustainable opportunities for economic development, healthy food and quality recreation." MISSION The sea is an environment which sustains many of our nutritional requirements, economic aspirations and spiritual, social and leisure needs. Our well-being on earth is inextricably linked to the sea. Today the sea is under threat of degradation and its living resources are extensively exploited in all but the deepest of oceans. We must awaken to an awareness of our marine world and the need for its care. If the sea dies, we die The South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR) Leaders in Marine Conservation The South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR) is a non- government, not-for-profit organisation that was founded in the early 1950’s in response to a need for conservation of local marine resources. SAAMBR strives for marine conservation through the operation of its three divisions: 1. Sea World at uShaka Marine World. 2. The Oceanographic Research Institute (ORI). 3. The Sea World Education Centre Nature of Business: Marine conservation through research, education and animal exhibits. Services/ Products: Marine research and education. Conservation based entertainment. Date Established: 1951 CONTACT DETAILS Physical Address: 1 King Shaka Avenue, Durban. Postal Address: PO Box 10712, Marine Parade, 4056. Tel: + 27 (0)31 328 8222 Fax: + 27 (0)31 328 8188 E-mail: info@saambr.org.za Website: http://www.seaworld.org.za VISION "Healthy coastal and marine ecosystems, rich in biodiversity, while providing people throughout southern Africa with safe and sustainable opportunities for economic development, healthy food and quality recreation." MISSION The sea is an environment which sustains many of our nutritional requirements, economic aspirations and spiritual, social and leisure needs. Our well-being on earth is inextricably linked to the sea. Today the sea is under threat of degradation and its living resources are extensively exploited in all but the deepest of oceans. We must awaken to an awareness of our marine world and the need for its care. If the sea dies, we die SAAMBR The South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR) is a non- government, not-for-profit organisation that was founded in the early 1950’s in response to a need for conservation of local marine resources

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The Dube TradePort Corporation is charged with the responsibility to develop the province’s biggest infrastructural project. The designated Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is home to the state-of-the art King Shaka International Airport and is ideally positioned 30 minutes from Africa’s busiest cargo port, Durban Harbour, and 90 minutes from Richards Bay HarbourDube TradePortHamish ErskineThe Dube TradePort Corporation is charged with the responsibility to develop the province’s biggest infrastructural project. The designated Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is home to the state-of-the art King Shaka International Airport and is ideally positioned 30 minutes from Africa’s busiest cargo port, Durban Harbour, and 90 minutes from Richards Bay Harbour. Dube TradePort takes advantage of its prime location as the only facility in Africa combining an international airport, dedicated cargo terminal, warehousing, offices, retail, hotels and agriculture. Dube TradePort, a highly competitive business operating environment, forms the heart of the emerging Durban Aerotropolis. The first purpose built aerotropolis in Africa and destined to become a premier business and trade hub, this coastal location in KwaZulu-Natal makes logistics a cost effective proposition. Special Economic Zones Special Economic Zones (SEZ) are one of the Government’s strategic instruments implemented to drive an inclusive economic growth and deepen industrialisation and industrial rebalancing. The precinct is also aligned to the National Development Plan. Over and above the fact is that the Dube TradePort SEZ enjoys full support from both national and provincial government as well as local government. Dube TradePort is a key priority infrastructural development project for the Province of KwaZulu-Natal. The designation of the Dube TradePort as a SEZ demonstrates an effort by the Government to enhance the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector and encourage the beneficiation of available resources in the country, by offering a range of benefits for enterprises located within the designated zone. Priority Sectors The targeted priority sectors include: Aerospace and aviation-linked manufacturing and related services; agriculture and agro-processing including horticulture, aquaculture, and floriculture; electronics manufacturing and assembly; medical and pharmaceutical production and distribution; and clothing and textiles. The supplementary sectors include: Freight-forwarding and aviation services; warehousing and storage; logistics and distribution; light manufacturing and assembly; high-tech and automotive industries; general manufacturing; renewable industry; and cold storage. Dube TradePort SEZ is working closely with the dti aerospace development programme to enhance the manufacturing and assembling of the value-added manufactured products and services e.g. maintenance, repair and overhaul (MOR) services. Development Zones Dube TradePort is surrounded by development zones, namely: Dube Cargo Terminal As a purpose-planned airport city and master-planned business environment, infrastructure has been designed in line with freight-orientation and cargo and is supported by the King Shaka International Airport, which accommodates the world’s largest new generation aircraft. Digital tracking and cargo flow through on-site statutory bodies ensures that the cargo facility is the most secure in Africa. Dube TradeZone Comprising 77 hectares, growing to 300 hectares, of specialised, prime and fully-serviced industrial estate within the SEZ. In close proximity to Dube Cargo Terminal, this zone is ideally positioned for new generation warehousing, manufacturing, assembling, air-related cargo distribution and more. TradeZone One is fully leased, attracted approximately R1.08bn investments in the zone and has led to the creation of 9 880 jobs in the South African economy (both direct and indirect jobs), of which 7 395 have been created within KwaZulu-Natal. TradeZone Two will comprise of light industrial development, which is going to be the centre piece of the drive to attract R 18 billion of new investment over the next five years. The 45ha development will create hundreds of jobs that will have an economic impact throughout the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Dube City Comprising 12 hectares of premium office, retail and hospitality space - all located within an ultramodern, urban ‘green’ hub just three minutes from the passenger terminal. Dube AgriZone Part of the SEZ, this zone provides world-class facilities and technical support for propagating, growing, packing and distributing high-value perishables and horticultural products through an efficient supply chain. Dube iConnect All these zones are supported by Dube iConnect, the precinct’s dedicated IT and telecommunications provider and KwaZulu-Natal’s only locally-hosted cloud service, making it the premier offering for regional data recovery. Service Offering With its team of skilled experts, Dube TradePort SEZ drives the development of this competitive business environment, links both investors and developers to various regulatory bodies, thus assisting to facilitate the development process. Full Name of Company: Dube TradePort Corporation Nature of Business: Airport-related development Services / Products: TradePort comprises a world-class passenger and airfreight hub and is surrounded by development zones Date Established: 2010 VISION To be the leading global air logistics platform in Southern Africa, seamlessly integrated with intermodal road, rail and sea infrastructure MISSION • To enable the development of an aerotropolis by providing leading edge spatial planning and infrastructure; • To attract investment through the creation and operation of a special economic zone and related commercial zones; • To grow business and trade through enabling new regional and international air services. KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Mr Hamish Erskine Chairperson: Zanele Bridgette Gasa CONTACT DETAILS Head Office: 29° South Physical Address: 29° South, 7 Umsinsi Junction, Dube City, La Mercy, KwaZulu-Natal, 4399 Postal Address: P.O. Box 57757, King Shaka Airport, 4407 Tel: +27 (0)32 814 0000 E-mail: info@dubetradeport.co.za Website: www.dubetradeport.co.za Hamish Erskine A Premier Business Hub The Dube TradePort Corporation is charged with the responsibility to develop the province’s biggest infrastructural project. The designated Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is home to the state-of-the art King Shaka International Airport and is ideally positioned 30 minutes from Africa’s busiest cargo port, Durban Harbour, and 90 minutes from Richards Bay Harbour. Dube TradePort takes advantage of its prime location as the only facility in Africa combining an international airport, dedicated cargo terminal, warehousing, offices, retail, hotels and agriculture. Dube TradePort, a highly competitive business operating environment, forms the heart of the emerging Durban Aerotropolis. The first purpose built aerotropolis in Africa and destined to become a premier business and trade hub, this coastal location in KwaZulu-Natal makes logistics a cost effective proposition. Special Economic Zones Special Economic Zones (SEZ) are one of the Government’s strategic instruments implemented to drive an inclusive economic growth and deepen industrialisation and industrial rebalancing. The precinct is also aligned to the National Development Plan. Over and above the fact is that the Dube TradePort SEZ enjoys full support from both national and provincial government as well as local government. Dube TradePort is a key priority infrastructural development project for the Province of KwaZulu-Natal. The designation of the Dube TradePort as a SEZ demonstrates an effort by the Government to enhance the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector and encourage the beneficiation of available resources in the country, by offering a range of benefits for enterprises located within the designated zone. Priority Sectors The targeted priority sectors include: Aerospace and aviation-linked manufacturing and related services; agriculture and agro-processing including horticulture, aquaculture, and floriculture; electronics manufacturing and assembly; medical and pharmaceutical production and distribution; and clothing and textiles. The supplementary sectors include: Freight-forwarding and aviation services; warehousing and storage; logistics and distribution; light manufacturing and assembly; high-tech and automotive industries; general manufacturing; renewable industry; and cold storage. Dube TradePort SEZ is working closely with the dti aerospace development programme to enhance the manufacturing and assembling of the value-added manufactured products and services e.g. maintenance, repair and overhaul (MOR) services. Development Zones Dube TradePort is surrounded by development zones, namely: Dube Cargo Terminal As a purpose-planned airport city and master-planned business environment, infrastructure has been designed in line with freight-orientation and cargo and is supported by the King Shaka International Airport, which accommodates the world’s largest new generation aircraft. Digital tracking and cargo flow through on-site statutory bodies ensures that the cargo facility is the most secure in Africa. Dube TradeZone Comprising 77 hectares, growing to 300 hectares, of specialised, prime and fully-serviced industrial estate within the SEZ. In close proximity to Dube Cargo Terminal, this zone is ideally positioned for new generation warehousing, manufacturing, assembling, air-related cargo distribution and more. TradeZone One is fully leased, attracted approximately R1.08bn investments in the zone and has led to the creation of 9 880 jobs in the South African economy (both direct and indirect jobs), of which 7 395 have been created within KwaZulu-Natal. TradeZone Two will comprise of light industrial development, which is going to be the centre piece of the drive to attract R 18 billion of new investment over the next five years. The 45ha development will create hundreds of jobs that will have an economic impact throughout the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Dube City Comprising 12 hectares of premium office, retail and hospitality space - all located within an ultramodern, urban ‘green’ hub just three minutes from the passenger terminal. Dube AgriZone Part of the SEZ, this zone provides world-class facilities and technical support for propagating, growing, packing and distributing high-value perishables and horticultural products through an efficient supply chain. Dube iConnect All these zones are supported by Dube iConnect, the precinct’s dedicated IT and telecommunications provider and KwaZulu-Natal’s only locally-hosted cloud service, making it the premier offering for regional data recovery. Service Offering With its team of skilled experts, Dube TradePort SEZ drives the development of this competitive business environment, links both investors and developers to various regulatory bodies, thus assisting to facilitate the development process. Full Name of Company: Dube TradePort Corporation Nature of Business: Airport-related development Services / Products: TradePort comprises a world-class passenger and airfreight hub and is surrounded by development zones Date Established: 2010 VISION To be the leading global air logistics platform in Southern Africa, seamlessly integrated with intermodal road, rail and sea infrastructure MISSION • To enable the development of an aerotropolis by providing leading edge spatial planning and infrastructure; • To attract investment through the creation and operation of a special economic zone and related commercial zones; • To grow business and trade through enabling new regional and international air services. KEY PERSONNEL CEO: Mr Hamish Erskine Chairperson: Zanele Bridgette Gasa CONTACT DETAILS Head Office: 29° South Physical Address: 29° South, 7 Umsinsi Junction, Dube City, La Mercy, KwaZulu-Natal, 4399 Postal Address: P.O. Box 57757, King Shaka Airport, 4407 Tel: +27 (0)32 814 0000 E-mail: info@dubetradeport.co.za Website: www.dubetradeport.co.za Dube TradePort The Dube TradePort Corporation is charged with the responsibility to develop the province’s biggest infrastructural project. The designated Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is home to the state-of-the art King Shaka International Airport and is ideally positioned 30 minutes from Africa’s busiest cargo port, Durban Harbour, and 90 minutes from Richards Bay Harbour