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Ithala SOC Limited, a licensed financial services and registered credit providerIthala SOC LimitedDr Thulani VilakaziIthala SOC Limited, a licensed financial services and registered credit provider, is a 100% owned subsidiary of Ithala Development Finance Corporation Limited and is listed as a public entity in terms of Schedule 3 of the PFMA. In line with a recommendation from the South African Reserve Bank, Ithala SOC Limited was divided from Ithala Development Finance Corporation Limited in 2001 and has been operating under an exemption from the Banks Act 94 of 1990 (‘Banks Act’). The current exemption status is a temporary mechanism to enable Ithala to apply for and comply with the bank license requirements in terms of the Banks Act. Ithala SOC Limited is the only state-owned entity that provides full banking services; is already fully regulated by the South African Reserve Bank and other banking industry regulators; and is fully committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. As part of its essential products and services bouquet, Ithala SOC Limited provides the following via a ultichannel distribution network to individuals, groups, businesses and other public sector entities: • Transactional Banking • Insurance • Lending • Public Sector Finance • Savings and Investments The entity’s purpose is to provide financial services to the people of KwaZulu-Natal, thereby contributing to the province’s socio-economic development. Ithala SOC Limited’s physical footprint spans the entire province of KwaZulu-Natal and, in some rural areas, still remains the only financial institution with a physical presence. A current distribution network of 38 branches in KZN provides convenient transacting facilities. “With that purpose, we can help small businesses reach higher levels, says Dr Thulani Vilakazi, chief executive officer. As Ithala we can make the financing process easy. Ithala SOC Limited offers affordable interest rates because we believe that every South African deserves access to affordable banking services.” Dr Vilakazi is ready to take Ithala SOC Limited to the next level as a state bank. He said banking systems needed to be conducive to serving the interests of everyday South Africans – a role that Ithala has long been fulfilling as a development finance institution. “The creation of a state bank would be in line with government’s strategy to transform the financial sector, and will empower communities and accelerate radical economic transformation,” he added. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Ithala MoneyTalks Ithala MoneyTalks is Ithala’s flagship financial education programme. The aim of the programme is to empower ordinary South Africans with financial literacy skills that will empower them to make sound financial decisions, manage money and create wealth. The programme targets Ithala clients, students, entrepreneurs and ordinary people. MoneyTalks offers practical easy to follow guide and tools to help people to create wealth. MoneyTalks wealth creation formula: • Get out of Debt • Start Saving • Start Investing • Build Multiple Sources of Income MyBest Childhood Foundation The Ithala SOC Limited’s partnership with MyBest Child-hood Foundation is aimed at assisting previously disadvantaged learners in remote areas where schools are often overlooked and under resourced. The partnership focuses on the following projects that will be delivered by My Best Childhood Foundation: • School Feeding Scheme • Vegetable Garden Programme • School Signage Ithala Digital Skills Development Programme The 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is changing the way we live, work and interact. New digital technologies are merging with human physical lives and totally transforming how everyday activities are performed and the skills required to navigate this new world of 4IR. Digital skills are becoming a critical success factor across all spheres of life. Ithala Education Fund has partnered with GoDigital Foundation (NGO focusing on training the youth on digital skills) to hold digital skills training for learners from rural areas. The programme targets 150 learners annually in the foundation, intermediate and senior phases. Ithala Edu Platform The outbreak of the coronavirus and subsequent National Lockdown resulted in school learners losing a substantial amount of their school academic year. Some schools and learners with access to technology and resources were able to do some schooling during this period, many from disadvantaged backgrounds have been left behind and require assistance to catch-up. To respond to the need to assist learners, Ithala Education Fund launched Ithala Edu Platform. The Ithala Edu Platform has enabled more than 206 867 students from underprivileged backgrounds to benefit from programmes focusing on the Caps Curriculum, Soft Skills and Career Guidance. “The hard reality is that South Africa cannot afford to lose another learner or another hour of learning time. At Ithala, we want to make as many students as possible aware that our programme is still up and running for the 2021 academic year. Ithala continues to help communities who lack the means to improve their lives, especially in these difficult times of the pandemic,” said Dr Vilakazi. Full Name of Company: Ithala SOC Limited Holding Company: Ithala Development Finance Corporation Nature of Business: Transactional banking, Electronic Banking, Insurance, Lending, Public Sector Finance, Savings and investments. Date Established: 2001 VISION To be an innovative and responsive financial services institution owned by and serving the State and the people of South Africa. MISSION To provide banking and insurance products and services focusing on Corporate and Retail customers. KEY PERSONNEL Chief Executive: Dr Thulani Vilakazi Chief Audit Executive: Mr Sethu Nsele Compliance Officer: Mr Kabelo Nkambule Head of Credit and Collections: Mr Xolani Khumalo Head of Insurance: Mr Aaron Pather Head of Retail & Business Banking: Mr Shane Moodley Head of Marketing and Communications: Mr Sandile Xolo Head of Human Resources: Mr Sihle Gwala CONTACT DETAILS Ithala Limited Head Office Physical Address: 303 Dr Pixley KaSeme (West Street), 15th Floor Old Mutual Building Postal Address: P.O. Box 2588, Durban, 4001 Tel: +27 (0)31 366 2500 Call Centre: +27 (0)80 133 1130 Website: www.myithala.co.za Dr Thulani Vilakazi Helping Ordinary South Africans Create Wealth Ithala SOC Limited, a licensed financial services and registered credit provider, is a 100% owned subsidiary of Ithala Development Finance Corporation Limited and is listed as a public entity in terms of Schedule 3 of the PFMA. In line with a recommendation from the South African Reserve Bank, Ithala SOC Limited was divided from Ithala Development Finance Corporation Limited in 2001 and has been operating under an exemption from the Banks Act 94 of 1990 (‘Banks Act’). The current exemption status is a temporary mechanism to enable Ithala to apply for and comply with the bank license requirements in terms of the Banks Act. Ithala SOC Limited is the only state-owned entity that provides full banking services; is already fully regulated by the South African Reserve Bank and other banking industry regulators; and is fully committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. As part of its essential products and services bouquet, Ithala SOC Limited provides the following via a ultichannel distribution network to individuals, groups, businesses and other public sector entities: • Transactional Banking • Insurance • Lending • Public Sector Finance • Savings and Investments The entity’s purpose is to provide financial services to the people of KwaZulu-Natal, thereby contributing to the province’s socio-economic development. Ithala SOC Limited’s physical footprint spans the entire province of KwaZulu-Natal and, in some rural areas, still remains the only financial institution with a physical presence. A current distribution network of 38 branches in KZN provides convenient transacting facilities. “With that purpose, we can help small businesses reach higher levels, says Dr Thulani Vilakazi, chief executive officer. As Ithala we can make the financing process easy. Ithala SOC Limited offers affordable interest rates because we believe that every South African deserves access to affordable banking services.” Dr Vilakazi is ready to take Ithala SOC Limited to the next level as a state bank. He said banking systems needed to be conducive to serving the interests of everyday South Africans – a role that Ithala has long been fulfilling as a development finance institution. “The creation of a state bank would be in line with government’s strategy to transform the financial sector, and will empower communities and accelerate radical economic transformation,” he added. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Ithala MoneyTalks Ithala MoneyTalks is Ithala’s flagship financial education programme. The aim of the programme is to empower ordinary South Africans with financial literacy skills that will empower them to make sound financial decisions, manage money and create wealth. The programme targets Ithala clients, students, entrepreneurs and ordinary people. MoneyTalks offers practical easy to follow guide and tools to help people to create wealth. MoneyTalks wealth creation formula: • Get out of Debt • Start Saving • Start Investing • Build Multiple Sources of Income MyBest Childhood Foundation The Ithala SOC Limited’s partnership with MyBest Child-hood Foundation is aimed at assisting previously disadvantaged learners in remote areas where schools are often overlooked and under resourced. The partnership focuses on the following projects that will be delivered by My Best Childhood Foundation: • School Feeding Scheme • Vegetable Garden Programme • School Signage Ithala Digital Skills Development Programme The 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is changing the way we live, work and interact. New digital technologies are merging with human physical lives and totally transforming how everyday activities are performed and the skills required to navigate this new world of 4IR. Digital skills are becoming a critical success factor across all spheres of life. Ithala Education Fund has partnered with GoDigital Foundation (NGO focusing on training the youth on digital skills) to hold digital skills training for learners from rural areas. The programme targets 150 learners annually in the foundation, intermediate and senior phases. Ithala Edu Platform The outbreak of the coronavirus and subsequent National Lockdown resulted in school learners losing a substantial amount of their school academic year. Some schools and learners with access to technology and resources were able to do some schooling during this period, many from disadvantaged backgrounds have been left behind and require assistance to catch-up. To respond to the need to assist learners, Ithala Education Fund launched Ithala Edu Platform. The Ithala Edu Platform has enabled more than 206 867 students from underprivileged backgrounds to benefit from programmes focusing on the Caps Curriculum, Soft Skills and Career Guidance. “The hard reality is that South Africa cannot afford to lose another learner or another hour of learning time. At Ithala, we want to make as many students as possible aware that our programme is still up and running for the 2021 academic year. Ithala continues to help communities who lack the means to improve their lives, especially in these difficult times of the pandemic,” said Dr Vilakazi. Full Name of Company: Ithala SOC Limited Holding Company: Ithala Development Finance Corporation Nature of Business: Transactional banking, Electronic Banking, Insurance, Lending, Public Sector Finance, Savings and investments. Date Established: 2001 VISION To be an innovative and responsive financial services institution owned by and serving the State and the people of South Africa. MISSION To provide banking and insurance products and services focusing on Corporate and Retail customers. KEY PERSONNEL Chief Executive: Dr Thulani Vilakazi Chief Audit Executive: Mr Sethu Nsele Compliance Officer: Mr Kabelo Nkambule Head of Credit and Collections: Mr Xolani Khumalo Head of Insurance: Mr Aaron Pather Head of Retail & Business Banking: Mr Shane Moodley Head of Marketing and Communications: Mr Sandile Xolo Head of Human Resources: Mr Sihle Gwala CONTACT DETAILS Ithala Limited Head Office Physical Address: 303 Dr Pixley KaSeme (West Street), 15th Floor Old Mutual Building Postal Address: P.O. Box 2588, Durban, 4001 Tel: +27 (0)31 366 2500 Call Centre: +27 (0)80 133 1130 Website: www.myithala.co.za Ithala SOC Limited Ithala SOC Limited, a licensed financial services and registered credit provider

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LINDIWE RAKHAREBE has been the chief executive officer of the Durban ICC since 1st April 2015. Her passion and dedication in growing the KwaZulu-Natal economy as well as her strong background in corporate management has helped to continue to propel the forward momentum of the organisation. Rakharebe said, "I am driven to achieve excellence in every way in my duty and delegation." Subscribe Home KZN Leaders Up Up Lindiwe Rakharebe LINDIWE RAKHAREBE has been the chief executive officer of the Durban ICC since 1st April 2015. Her passion and dedication in growing the KwaZulu-Natal economy as well as her strong background in corporate management has helped to continue to propel the forward momentum of the organisation. Rakharebe said, "I am driven to achieve excellence in every way in my duty and delegation." I am driven to achieve excellence in every way in my duty and delegation The Durban ICC has made an immense contribution to both the provincial and national economies since its foundation. In spite of the challenging economic environment, the Durban ICC has managed to show a profit consecutively in the last seven financial periods. Rakharebe said, “I believe our continued success is a result of a concerted effort between our staff, our strategic partners in the City and Province and the loyal support of our clients. This, coupled with diligent management and sound financial controls at all levels of the organisation all help to contribute to the overall success of the Durban ICC. In addition, Rakharebe is well aware of the challenges of a being a woman leader in the often male dominated world of business. She commented, “As a woman, you are gifted; you are a natural lifegiver and whatever you give life to will increase and grow. So whatever challenges you face as a woman, you know how to manoeuvre, whether it’s leading a company or propelling a cause. I believe a woman influences everything she touches.” Empowering others to achieve their highest performance by instilling confidence in all of her team is an important part of Rakharebe’s daily activities. “I believe I have an ability to get the best out of people, enabling them to perform at their optimum. My staff tells me that I lead with love and respect. By loving and respecting my staff I hope to bring the best out of them, which ultimately benefits the organisation,” said Rakharebe. “But the most important thing in remaining Africa’s Leading Convention Centre is that we exceed our clients’ expectations and provide an exceptional experience for each and every event we host,” said Rakharebe. She continued, “I am proud that we had the opportunity to host the Africa’s Travel Indaba, the Sustainable Living Exhibition and the African Renaissance Concert in May. Looking ahead, I am also excited about some of our upcoming events, including the AfricaBio Convention, the World Conference on Drowning Prevention and the United Cities and Local Government Congress 2019.” Rakharebe strongly believes that the Durban ICC has an important role to play in promoting sustainable economic growth for eThekwini including job creation. Rakharebe commented, “I would like to see meaningful enterprise development for SMMEs taking place at a grass-roots level. The Durban ICC has always recognised that the growth of the South African economy is largely dependent on the extent to which historically disadvantaged South Africans participate meaningfully in its growth. However, in order to grow it is also necessary to facilitate a positive future business development environment to attract both domestic and international investment in Durban and South Africa.” “Whilst we celebrate all the good strides we have made in business, we must be mindful that there is still a lot more that needs to be done.” concluded Rakharebe.

Eskom is a South African electricity public utility. Established by the government of South Africa, in 1923, as the Electricity Supply Commission today Eskom is the world's eleventh-largest power utility in terms of generating capacity, and boasts the world's largest dry-cooling power stationEskomAndre de RuyterEskom is a South African electricity public utility. Established by the government of South Africa, in 1923, as the Electricity Supply Commission today Eskom is the world's eleventh-largest power utility in terms of generating capacity and boasts the world's largest dry-cooling power station. Eskom Holdings generates, transports and distributes approximately 95% of South Africa's electricity, and 60% of the total electricity consumed on the African continent. Eskom has a responsibility to the country to ensure that sustainable development becomes a reality. It plays a major role in accelerating growth in the South African economy by providing a high-quality supply of electricity to satisfy the needs of the country. Development for Increased Capacity Additional power stations and major power lines are being built on a massive scale to meet rising electricity demand in South Africa. Eskom's capacity expansion budget is R385 billion up to 2013 and is expected to grow to more than a trillion rand by 2026. Ultimately Eskom will double its capacity to 80 000MW by 2026. Since the programme started in 2005, an additional 4453.5 MW has already been commissioned. The plan is to deliver an additional 16 304MW in power station capacity by 2017. In 2006, Eskom received a licence to build the first new coal-fired power station in more than 20 years being Medupi Power Station in Lephalale, Limpopo Province. An official sod turning took place on 14 August 2007 and to date terracing is approximately 60% complete and slip columns construction on the first two units is near complete. On 29 February 2008 Eskom awarded contracts worth about R31,5 billion for its Kusile Power station, a coal-fired power station being built near Malahleni in Mpumalanga. This station is expected to be completed in late 2016. Terracing work begun in mid-2008 and the first unit is planned to be online during 2013. Work is also progressing well on Ingula pumped storage scheme near Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, with a planned capacity of 1 352MW. The station is planned to be fully operational during 2013. A team of more than 2 500 engineering, project management and commercial resources, supplemented by 19 local and foreign engineering and project management companies who are contracted as partners over the next ten years, is working full-steam on the build programme. Renewable Energy Government has introduced stretching targets for the introduction of renewable energy. Solar water heating have been installed for a pilot study at a commercial building (consisting of 100 flats), a school for the disabled, and at an industrial client. These sites are utilized in an on-going valuation process to identify and quantify the achievable savings from the installation of solar water heating equipment. They are also utilized to quantify any effects on the customer's process. This data is currently being used to quantify the inclusion of solar water heating into the DSM Energy Efficiency program. There is also currently a research project underway to evaluate the potential energy savings and financial benefits of residential solar water heating. The technology is very successful in South Africa and Eskom is assisting the SABS to test a variety of different domestic solar hot water systems in order to determine which suppliers would be best suited in future solar installations. Sustainability Sustainability at Eskom refers to providing affordable energy and related services through the integration and consideration of economic development, environmental quality and social equity into business practices in order to continually improve performance and underpin development. This allows us to take a long-term view and ensure that the scope of our work covers all relevant elements, assesses the practicality of implementation and includes issues such as technology development and deployment, quality, risk, safety and skills development Full Name of Company: Eskom Holdings Limited Nature of Business: Vertically Integrated Electricity Public Utility Services / Products: Eskom generates, transmits and distributes electricity. Date Established: 1923 Subsidaries: Eskom Enterprises SOC Ltd, Escap SOC Ltd, Eskom Finance Company SOC Ltd, Eskom Development Foundation NPC Auditors / Accountants: KPMG and SizweNtsalubaGobodo Advertising Agency: Blueprint and other specialist agencies BEE Status: Level 3 Vision Together building the powerbase for sustainable growth and development. Key Personnel CEO: Andre de Ruyter CON TACT DETAILS Eskom Corporate Head Office Physical Address: Eskom, Megawatt, Maxwell Drive, Sandton, Sunninghill, 2000 Postal Address: Eskom Park, PO Box 1091, Johannesburg, South Africa Tel: + 27 (0)11 800 8111 Website: www.eskom.co.za Eastern Region (KwaZulu-Natal) Westville CC SMS messages only 083 647 1951 or 082 941 3707 or 084 655 5778 Tel: +27 (0)31 204 5600 E-mail: Eastern@eskom.co.za Andre de Ruyter Together Building the Powerbase for Sustainable Growth and Development Eskom is a South African electricity public utility. Established by the government of South Africa, in 1923, as the Electricity Supply Commission today Eskom is the world's eleventh-largest power utility in terms of generating capacity and boasts the world's largest dry-cooling power station. Eskom Holdings generates, transports and distributes approximately 95% of South Africa's electricity, and 60% of the total electricity consumed on the African continent. Eskom has a responsibility to the country to ensure that sustainable development becomes a reality. It plays a major role in accelerating growth in the South African economy by providing a high-quality supply of electricity to satisfy the needs of the country. Development for Increased Capacity Additional power stations and major power lines are being built on a massive scale to meet rising electricity demand in South Africa. Eskom's capacity expansion budget is R385 billion up to 2013 and is expected to grow to more than a trillion rand by 2026. Ultimately Eskom will double its capacity to 80 000MW by 2026. Since the programme started in 2005, an additional 4453.5 MW has already been commissioned. The plan is to deliver an additional 16 304MW in power station capacity by 2017. In 2006, Eskom received a licence to build the first new coal-fired power station in more than 20 years being Medupi Power Station in Lephalale, Limpopo Province. An official sod turning took place on 14 August 2007 and to date terracing is approximately 60% complete and slip columns construction on the first two units is near complete. On 29 February 2008 Eskom awarded contracts worth about R31,5 billion for its Kusile Power station, a coal-fired power station being built near Malahleni in Mpumalanga. This station is expected to be completed in late 2016. Terracing work begun in mid-2008 and the first unit is planned to be online during 2013. Work is also progressing well on Ingula pumped storage scheme near Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, with a planned capacity of 1 352MW. The station is planned to be fully operational during 2013. A team of more than 2 500 engineering, project management and commercial resources, supplemented by 19 local and foreign engineering and project management companies who are contracted as partners over the next ten years, is working full-steam on the build programme. Renewable Energy Government has introduced stretching targets for the introduction of renewable energy. Solar water heating have been installed for a pilot study at a commercial building (consisting of 100 flats), a school for the disabled, and at an industrial client. These sites are utilized in an on-going valuation process to identify and quantify the achievable savings from the installation of solar water heating equipment. They are also utilized to quantify any effects on the customer's process. This data is currently being used to quantify the inclusion of solar water heating into the DSM Energy Efficiency program. There is also currently a research project underway to evaluate the potential energy savings and financial benefits of residential solar water heating. The technology is very successful in South Africa and Eskom is assisting the SABS to test a variety of different domestic solar hot water systems in order to determine which suppliers would be best suited in future solar installations. Sustainability Sustainability at Eskom refers to providing affordable energy and related services through the integration and consideration of economic development, environmental quality and social equity into business practices in order to continually improve performance and underpin development. This allows us to take a long-term view and ensure that the scope of our work covers all relevant elements, assesses the practicality of implementation and includes issues such as technology development and deployment, quality, risk, safety and skills development Full Name of Company: Eskom Holdings Limited Nature of Business: Vertically Integrated Electricity Public Utility Services / Products: Eskom generates, transmits and distributes electricity. Date Established: 1923 Subsidaries: Eskom Enterprises SOC Ltd, Escap SOC Ltd, Eskom Finance Company SOC Ltd, Eskom Development Foundation NPC Auditors / Accountants: KPMG and SizweNtsalubaGobodo Advertising Agency: Blueprint and other specialist agencies BEE Status: Level 3 Vision Together building the powerbase for sustainable growth and development. Key Personnel CEO: Andre de Ruyter CON TACT DETAILS Eskom Corporate Head Office Physical Address: Eskom, Megawatt, Maxwell Drive, Sandton, Sunninghill, 2000 Postal Address: Eskom Park, PO Box 1091, Johannesburg, South Africa Tel: + 27 (0)11 800 8111 Website: www.eskom.co.za Eastern Region (KwaZulu-Natal) Westville CC SMS messages only 083 647 1951 or 082 941 3707 or 084 655 5778 Tel: +27 (0)31 204 5600 E-mail: Eastern@eskom.co.za Eskom Eskom is a South African electricity public utility. Established by the government of South Africa, in 1923, as the Electricity Supply Commission today Eskom is the world's eleventh-largest power utility in terms of generating capacity, and boasts the world's largest dry-cooling power station

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Prof Singh has served on several national and international committees related to his areas of interest in education. He has presented at many conferences and his research has been published in journals both locally and internationally Subscribe Home KZN Leaders Up Up Prof Anesh Maniraj Singh Prof Singh has served on several national and international committees related to his areas of interest in education. He has presented at many conferences and his research has been published in journals both locally and internationally I don't talk about it - I just do it PROF ANESH MANIRAJ SINGH has a long history as an academic, having obtained BA, MBA and DBA degrees from the University of Durban-Westville. Since 1999, he has been in the employ of the university; a period of 20 years. In that time, he has worked his way up the ladder from a temporary lecturer through several academic roles and leadership positions at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). These are interim head of Information Systems and Technology, Deans Assistant - Research, Head of the Graduate School of Business, and dean and head of the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance. One of the highlights of his career was leading the Graduate School of Business to be recognised as the Top Brand in KwaZulu-Natal in 2011. In addition, he has served as an executive member of the IT Standards Generating Body of SA and served on the Education Portfolio of the Computer Society of South Africa - KZN Chapter. He was also the national vice president of marketing of the Computer Society of South Africa in 2005 and 2006. Prof Singh has served on several national and international committees related to his areas of interest in education. He has presented at many conferences and his research has been published in journals both locally and internationally. When the position of executive director of the UKZN Foundation became vacant, he was asked to take on the role. This was a position of responsibility that Prof Singh was happy to accept, and he was appointed as the executive director of the Foundation in 2016. He commented, "I felt that I would be able to do a lot more for the university than from a position of a single school but rather from one that looks at the total university and finding solutions for all the students." The UKZN Foundation is the official fundraising arm of the institution. "The primary function of the Foundation is to provide a professional fund-raising service that benefits all stakeholders, including students, academics, society and the various strategic projects of UKZN," said Prof Singh. "I work with a team of eleven people who are every dedicated to ensuring that we raise funding for the university and its initiatives." The funding is directed towards teaching and learning support, research support, community engagement, and most importantly student funding, which includes bursaries, disability support and food security. "I believe I am successful because I am now at a point in my life where I can give back, I am successful because I can make a difference in other people's lives." Of importance is that the UKZN Foundation strives to cultivate a strong relationship with donors, which typically consists of trusts, foundations, businesses, high net worth individuals, alumni and the general public. Said Prof Singh, "Maintaining these relationships is essential to driving the UKZN Foundation's fundraising programme." He said further, "It does not matter, the size of the donation ? big or small, we appreciate all our donors equally." Prof Singh said that his late father made a strong impression on his life by two maxims: "be true to yourself" and "hard work does not kill you". These are maxims which he puts into practice daily. He says that his role is about building relationships as these firstly open doors, afterwards you need to get to know people and earn their trust, donations follow thereafter. "I try to maximise my time and it is very important that I spend more than 50% of this out of the office. Donors are not sitting at the university, they are out in industry and I have to be where they are. UKZN needs the support of the business community to engage more effectively and to invest in the city, the province of KZN and ultimately the country." He concluded, "My motto is very similar to Nike but is quite different: I don't talk about it - I just do it."