MARKING MILESTONES, SHAPING THE FUTURE

Welcome to the October 2025 edition of Business Sense, a publication that continues to showcase the innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurial excellence that defines KwaZulu-Natal’s dynamic business community.

Each issue is a reminder that our province is home to extraordinary people and organisations that lead with purpose and make an enduring impact. This was especially evident at the recent

breakfast launch of the KZN Top Business Portfolio – see page 8.

In this edition, we highlight individuals and companies who are navigating an evolving

economic landscape with resilience and insight. From Absa’s Lesedi Metsoamere, who leads

with compassion and conviction, to our editorial partners offering critical guidance on labour law, financial intelligence compliance, and professional services, the common thread is one of

empowerment through knowledge and collaboration.

Our cover feature on Lesedi Metsoamere, Regional Executive for Private Wealth Banking at

Absa Group, captures a story of determination, leadership, and authentic connection. Her words remind us that leadership is not just about strategy and results but also about empathy and service.

This message resonates strongly in the current business climate, where adaptability and human

understanding are essential drivers of success.

This issue explores themes central to the province’s growth – from discussions around professional integrity, financial transparency, as well as the need for personal vigilance on the road.

These include:

■ Unfair dismissal in South Africa, page 4

■ When can consultants charge time-based fees? page 5

■ Powering financial agility and growth, page 6

■ How HR can safeguard your organisation against FIC violations, page 6

■ Private public partnerships, page 7

■ The out-sourced in-house accountant, page 10

■ Vision statements that actually inspire, page 12

■ A scientific approach to building better businesses, page 16

A particularly inspiring highlight is our focus on women through the KZN Top Business Women 2025 initiative. See page 9.

This platform celebrates women who are breaking barriers and creating opportunities for others.

It is both a celebration and a call to action, reaffirming that when women thrive, businesses and communities prosper. We are also proud to acknowledge Tyson Properties on reaching an

impressive milestone of 20 years of excellence in the property industry. From humble beginnings to becoming one of South Africa’s most trusted real estate brands, Tyson Properties has built its legacy on professionalism, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to clients and communities. Over two decades, the company has expanded its footprint, nurtured

its people, and adapted to a fastchanging market while staying true to its founding values.

The special supplement in this issue pays tribute to their journey and celebrates their continued success as a proudly KwaZulu-Natal business that has set benchmarks in service and innovation.

As we approach the final months of 2025, the message is clear – the future belongs to those who act with clarity, courage, and collaboration. May this edition of Business Sense inform, inspire, and remind us all that our collective efforts continue to shape a province full of promise.