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KZN LEADERS PORTFOLIO is a natural progression from the KZN Top Business Portfolio, which in 2020 is now in its 21th year of publication. In analysing the successful companies profiled in the KZN Top Business Portfolio, there was a common thread running through each of their achievements and that was effective leadership. The KZN Leaders Portfolio was then initiated with the desire to get to know more about these leaders of business. The overall vision is to network successful people with successful people and ultimately encouraging other people to become successful through their stories. Learning about some of the various factors that have motivated these men and women, and driven their careers, has been a very rewarding undertaking.  Each leader has in-depth experience in their particular field of expertise as well as much insight into business management and leadership. We have enjoyed hearing of their successes as well as their abilities to overcome challenges and strive for innovative approaches to doing business. Of significance is that a common thread in their business journeys is the desire to make a difference in the lives of the people their companies impact, very often by going far above the norm. The growing collection of business leaders’ stories prompted the creation of a website www.kznleaders.co.za. We look forward to adding more business stories to our collection. As we always say, “success breeds success”.

Morar Incorporated and the Top Business team have identified seven KZN leaders who have significantly improved productivity and sustainability of the organisations that they represent. Leadership is being cited across the globe as that single component essential for business success and sustainability. Leadership is not management, it is something quite different, and is a learned skill that each of us can understand and apply in our daily routines. Leadership ensures our defined outcomes are achieved, and that our organisations meet business imperatives and stakeholder expectations. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear each of these leaders share their stories on the “Business Leadership Shaping the Future” webinar at 10 am on 15 October 2020. I will be facilitating this event, and I look forward to welcoming everybody and encouraging our speaker panel to passionately share their experience gained in their individual leadership roles. Roshan Morar, Grant Adlam and I look forward to hosting you at this event. Please book your seat by requesting a link to the webinar from this introduction. Kind regards David David White David@drg.co.za www.drg.co.za http://www.kznleaders.co.za/Authentic-Leadership/

The Enterprise Development Hub (redHUB) at REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL hosted an informative webinar on 07 October 2020 at 11h00. The webinar focused on innovation and entrepreneurship and showcased a job creation entrepreneurial venture. The webinar was facilitated by Tasneem Mahomed and the panel consisted of Waseem Carrim (CEO of the NYDA), Wayne Barr (Director of Spudz Funky Fries) and Andrew Ngidi (Chairperson of SANTACO KZN Youth League and a Director of Spudz Funky Fries). The entrepreneurial and job creation venture showcased was Spudz Funky Fries which is an epitome of entrepreneurial innovation. Spudz Funky Fries is a youth employment initiative that is set to be rolled out nationally. Skillfully moderated by Tasneem Mahomed, together with Waseem Carrim, the webinar drew parallels between innovation and entrepreneurship. The importance of youth development and the available support stirred up much interest. These are positive contributions to recalibrate, reboot, and rebuild the economy. The demonstration by Spudz Funky Fries prototype showcased the simplicity and ease at which youth job creation can be accomplished. Andrew Ngidi described the mode of operation of the venture and the success it could achieve in a very short time. Details about the genesis of the job creation venture and the plans going forward relating to the rollout drew praise from the facilitator and positive reaction from participants.

After the great news yesterday from TSA and the Government we are very excited for our first post lockdown TinMan race which is coming up on the 25th October. Entries have been very slow and so we encourage you to please enter and bring some friends to join in the fun. We are talking to the contractor doing the power lines under the cycle circuit and we will have an plan to use the circuit if not completed by race day. This is the first triathlon event for us and you after 8 months and we need your support and “gees” to make it a race to remember. The new running route and transition layout will be tested out for the first time and although COVID regulations and limits are in place, it’s going to be an exciting day out. More info and entries are available here: https://www.entryninja.com/events/75862-2020-tinman-2

After an agonising 8 month hiatus and a 2 month wait while the National Govenment and Triathlon SA reviewed B-Active's Covid Race protocols and applications, B-Active SA has finally recieved their approvals! Triathlon is now back and what better way then to celebrate with the upcoming TinMan Series (25th Oct) , Sun City Ultra Triathlon (1st Nov) and the Joburg Ultra Triathlon (6th Dec)  B-Active Events, who have not staged an event for over 8 months are delighted to finally get the stamp of approval from the national Government and Triathlon SA. While the events are fully approved, the Covid-19 regulations still apply and certain restrictions on events will be here for awhile. Race Director from B-Active, Damian Bradley had this to say " We are absolutley esctatic to be able to start work again. I never through we would be able to survive 8 months with no events, but where there is a will, there is a way! We do ask all our competitors around the country to please support our now operational events, we have taken a massive knock but the worst is now behind us and we look forward to staging world class events again for our competitors around our beautiful country"  Entries for the Sun City Ultra Triathlon event have just been extended until the 20th October, so secure your individual or Team place now and we will see you on the starting line on the 1st November.   See you on a starting line soon ! The B-Active SA Team Email us TO ENTER AN EVENT (click here)

Join motivational speaker, business coach and multiple award winning entrepreneur, Cindy Norcott for a two day business retreat. RSVP to Cindy Norcott by the 15th October. Email: cindy@proappoint.co.za

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Pollution and greenhouse gas emissions have fallen considerably as governments across the world try to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Quarantine, the closure of international borders, and a reduced need for transport, have drastically altered energy demand patterns, providing a picture of what a world with reduced air pollution might look like. In April 2020, daily global carbon emissions fell by 17% compared with average levels last year. Emissions of this level were last observed 14 years ago. A reduction in ground surface transport accounted for 43% of this figure, with emissions from industry and power generation also accounting for 43%. Interestingly, although the aviation industry has been most impacted by the global lockdown, it only accounts for 3% of global emissions. Unfortunately, with the return of economic activity, the reduction is unlikely to last. While unprecedented, its contribution to combatting global warming has been relatively small. In South Africa, daily CO2 emissions plunged by 22.4%. However, with the relaxation of lockdown levels, this is set to be the maximum decrease. Data collected in 2017 shows that the country is the world’s 14th largest emitter of fossilfuel CO2 emissions and the largest emitter on the African continent. The country’s domestic economy is powered by coal, which accounts for approximately more than 80% of emissions. It is of the utmost importance that South Africa changes to lower emissions fuel for the sake of the environment and its sustainability. Compressed Natural and Methane Rich Gas boast lower emissions than coal, diesel, HFO, paraffin and LPG. Not only do they thereby benefit the environment, they save significant costs on fuel storage/transportation and reduce the costs associated with the newly promulgated Carbon Tax for fuel combustion. SLG, which is the country’s largest supplier of compressed natural gas, also facilitates technical feasibility studies, regulatory licenses, risk assessments, installations, commissioning and post-installation technical and safety training as value added services. Reference Source: Living – Earth Day 2020: Startling photos show pollution before and after the coronavirus lockdown. – By Hannah Sparks T: +27 (0)31 812 0555 E: info@slgas.co.za W: www.slgas.co.za #KZNbusinesssense #slg

For the first time we as a country and as a world have experienced a severe pandemic which has affected even first world economies. Covid 19 has shaken the world, which is in the process of rebooting and ensuring that countries reprioritise from capitalism to a people centred society. The rich will be poorer, the poor will be starving, governments will be realigned with competent leaders hopefully and healthcare will be prioritised. In South Africa, we are fortunate that we have amazing citizens, businesses and organisations who have selflessly assisted people in need by providing relief with food distributions and support to the disadvantaged people of our country through various projects. In doing so they have risked their health and lives to help others. The Minara Chamber of Commerce under the leadership of its President Solly Suleman and supported by the board of directors from the beginning of this pandemic created platforms for businesses to communicate, seek advice and engage government on various matters through our collaborations and relationships with officials which has to a great extent provided relief to many businesses and individuals. We encourage you to join as a member from as little as R500 per annum. The membership is not only a contribution to the organisation but entitles you to member benefits such as: · Engaging local and national Government on matters pertaining to businesses, specific to your business · Mediate on your behalf for business visas that may be delayed · Collaborations with foreign embassies to source legitimate suppliers and guidance to the country’s specific business procedures · Networking, training, information seminars and workshops · Women and youth focused events to support specific challenges and promote opportunities · Business support to membership and providing leads when available · Promotion of import and export opportunities · Outbound delegation opportunities including travel incentives as available by partner forums · Advertising on Minara social platforms (guidelines provided) The next 24 to 60 months are going to be very challenging and many businesses will close up, millions will be out of jobs, relief organisations will run out of funds. We will engage with our members and identify those amongst you that can be of assistance to help restart businesses, provide funding, expertise in support and re-engineering businesses, identifying new opportunities whether in retail, wholesale or manufacturing. Skills development, training, youth and women empowerment is more relevant now than before. To join the Chamber today email kzn@minara.org.za for the application form. http://www.minara.org.za

Dr Fareed Amod of Crown Dental Studio says, “As September is national Oral Health Month in South Africa, this is a good time to pay extra attention to your dental care routine”. The COVID-19 pandemic is having wide-ranging impacts on our everyday lives, including delaying scheduled dental and other appointments. In a recent statement, the South African Dental Association (SADA) commented that dentistry is essential healthcare. The statement further commented that without doubt, ‘oral health is integral to overall health and neglect and delay of certain treatments may lead to extensive damage and increased financial implications to correct’. Two of the world’s most common health problems affect the mouth; these being tooth cavities and gum disease. Being aware of any changes in the mouth and not waiting for any pain or discomfort to increase is important in maintaining your teeth and gums. Consequently, ‘routine’ dental care should not be delayed further. Now that we have reached lockdown level two, September is when you should be scheduling a visit to your dentist. Dr Amod said, “Maintaining good oral hygiene habits is essential. Currently, gum disease ranks second to the common cold in terms of frequency. An estimated 90% of South Africans will experience gum disease at some time in their lives. Therefore, looking after your teeth and gums is an investment in your long-term well-being!” Dr Amod offers the following tips for maintaining good oral health: 1. Brush your teeth twice daily for 2 minutes and remember to change your brush every 3-4 months 2. Floss frequently 3. Have a healthy diet 4. Be aware of any changes in your mouth such as changes in colour of gums and teeth; sensitivity to cold or hot; clenching or grinding of teeth 5. Get regular dental check-ups This advice is supported by SADA, which holds that dentists have a role in evaluating, diagnosing, preventing, or treating oral diseases, which can adversely affect systemic health. Gum disease has been linked to coronary heart disease, adverse pregnancy outcomes and diabetes. New research also shows that women with gum disease find it harder to conceive. In order to maintain your oral health, the Crown Dental Studio practice hygienists are also on hand to provide cleaning and polishing treatments, preventative fluoride applications, as well as stain-removing and brightening treatments. As dental treatment is naturally high-risk due to the unavoidable contact with patients, Crown Dental Studio practices strict sterilisation and disinfection protocols. Crown Dental Studio is one of the few truly 24-hour dental practises in Durban as this is not limited to emergency dentistry treatment. T: +27 81 207 8621 E: info@dramod.co.za W: www.dramod.co.za

With the advent of Women’s Day and having the privilege to listen to a plethora of powerful women’s inspirational messages, I thought it appropriate to deliberate on the importance of women navigating their careers and reaching the heights they aspire to. Looking at women’s successes globally, Fortune magazine highlights some of the most powerful women in business such as Marilyn Hewson, Mary Barra and Sheryl Sandberg to name a few. Forbes further goes on to say last year was a ground-breaking year for women in business. Notably Sheryl Sandberg was named the No 1 most powerful businesswoman currently. With only 5% of CEOs in the Top 40 JSE listed companies, how can women navigate the business world and aspire to leadership positions? As an executive coach, having journeyed with aspiring leaders to leadership positions, key themes always arise, such as visibility, emotional intelligence, reinvention, etc. To navigate questions and ideas that come up from the themes above, we work with the GENOS Emotional Intelligence Model. The tool covers six competencies: self-awareness, awareness of others, authenticity, emotional reasoning, self-management and inspiring performance. The model can be briefly unpacked in the context of your career’s progression as follows: 1. SELF-AWARENESS: Women need to invest in understanding themselves better to master their own lives. One of the assessments used is the PDA (personal development analysis). Through a simple, precise, and scientifically validated methodology, the PDA describes and analyses the behavioural profile of individuals, identifying their talents, motivators, strengths, agility, self-control, self-confidence and job matching. Knowing this information about yourself gives you the opportunity to identify your strengths and play to them. Understanding the contribution you can bring to a role, and knowing your unique skill set, will set you apart. 2. AWARENESS OF OTHERS: Understanding the concept of awareness of others, gives you the ability to learn to adjust your style so that it fits well with others. Engaging with and accurately viewing situations from others’ perspectives gives you an advantage of anticipating responses from others which will set you up for success at that boardroom table. 3. AUTHENTICITY: Knowing your limiting beliefs e.g. “I’m not an expert” or “I don’t have time” will enable you to work at them and still be your authentic self. Sheryl Sandberg notes in her book “Lean In” that women have internal barriers and external barriers. By working on your internal barriers of limiting beliefs you can still come from a place of authenticity at the boardroom table. 4. EMOTIONAL REASONING: Through demonstrating this competency a woman can gain an expansive view of situations. Women tend to be great at relationship building but not for the reasons of being visible and for leverage. Women can still be their authentic selves if they use emotional reasoning to understand the context within which they work and to use relationship building as an opportunity for growth by leveraging such relationships. Strategic, focused networking will set women well on their career trajectories. The key is to ask for guidance and employ a mentor. 5. SELF-MANAGEMENT: Set a plan for your professional life and personal development. Be someone who strives for continuous learning. Put yourself in uncomfortable positions by putting your hand up for stretch assignments or difficult tasks. Remember you will grow your confidence and visibility through this effort. It is good to take risks (calculated). 6. INSPIRING PERFORMANCE: Women need to encourage women peers and subordinates to aspire to develop and grow. Sponsor and mentor women in your workplace. If it’s in your capability, help facilitate other women’s development and afford them the opportunity to advance their careers. Should you be a decision maker in human resources or learning and development and are looking to develop or update your succession management model in terms of job matching and to identify competency gaps and implement the required development plans for your aspiring leaders, then reach out to us on the details below. Let us partner with you to allow your employees to grow and reach their potential. Alternatively, if you are an established and/or emerging women leader who wants to embark on a journey of selfdiscovery and fast track your career and/or business growth, engage with me on the details below so you can gain clarity of intention and make correct choices congruent with your authentic self. E: michelle@one-solution.co.za W: www.one-solution.co.za

The South Coast Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently announced that Lulu Bodla has taken the reins of the Chamber and will serve as president for the next two year term. He is joined by Zama Memela as first vice president and Reshma Maharaj as second vice president. Roland Lemmer, director of communications company Innovative Problem Solving 77 is a new addition to the executive team. The rest of the Chamber executive will continue to serve namely: Johnny de Wet, Dick Basday, Sbu Blose, Thanda Ncane, Sharon Smith, Hilton O’Dwyer and Ivan Naidoo. “As with every new season, the Chamber executive committee will re-evaluate its role and will look to become more relevant to the needs of its members, the greater economy and the various stakeholders that we work with. The executive team will soon go into a season of strategic planning and will come back with a clear, relevant and high-impact strategy that will take the chamber into the future,” said Bodla. www.sccci.org.za