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Addressing the skills gap and supporting young supply chain leaders

Gamification and AI are transforming the learning experience. Image supplied; SAPICS

Recognising the imperative to address this, the organisation has lined up a presentations, panel discussions and initiatives aimed at supporting and growing a pipeline of young supply chain talent at the upcoming SAPICS Conference in Cape Town. This annual event, which is now in its 47th year, is Africa’s leading learning, knowledge sharing and networking event for the supply chain profession.

Experts participating in an important panel discussion this year will explore strategies to equip and empower young professionals – from mentorship and industry partnerships to skills development initiatives. Success stories will be shared and actionable steps for organisations outlined. This important session will examine how collaboration between academia, government and the private sector can build a resilient, future-ready workforce, SAPICS states.

Yaseen Ahmid

The panel discussion will be facilitated by Yaseen Ahmid, CEO and founder of the Circular Economy Institute of Africa in South Africa.

He will be joined by panellists Prof. PJ Kilbourn, associate professor and senior deputy head of the University of Johannesburg’s Transport and Supply Chain Management Department, Asekhona Ngeno, the corporate supply chain director at Procter and Gamble, Azel van der Walt, the IMEA head of Logistics at Maersk, and Nicole Petersen, the programme manager for the South African Graduate Employers Association (SAGEA).

How AI and gamification are reinventing supply chain learning is the topic of a 2025 SAPICS Conference presentation by France-based Laurent Vigouroux, a supply chain expert, b2wise brand ambassador and winner of the renowned French award “King of Supply Chain”. According to Vigouroux, traditional supply chain training often struggles to engage participants and drive real-world results.

Laurent Vigouroux

Gamification and AI are transforming the learning experience, with serious games like DDBrix simplifying complex concepts, fostering collaboration and boosting retention. Attendees will learn how AI personalises training, identifies skill gaps and enhances decision-making.  

Missing skills can slow down or stop the flow in a supply chain, turning into a bottleneck, stock outs and delivery delays. A 2025 SAPICS Conference presentation by leading international supply chain management expert and author Caroline Mondon will introduce attendees to the Demand Driven Skills Model (DDSM). It allows organisations to locate and size skill buffers in order to protect the operational flow in a supply chain.

This year, SAPICS has partnered with sponsors Industrial Logistics Systems (ILS) and Bertling to enable 20 students from institutions including Stellenbosch University and the University of South Africa (UNISA) to attend the conference. This forms part of the SAPICS youth development programme, which aims to upskill and empower young graduates and professionals for career success in the important and dynamic supply chain profession, address the skills gap in the supply chain field and fight the country’s high youth unemployment rate.

The 2025 SAPICS Conference takes place in Cape Town from 8 to 11 June 2025.

To find out more or to register to attend, contact event organiser Upavon Management by emailing info@upavon.co.za or calling +27 11 023 6701

Initiatives in Ennerdale highlights Air Products’ commitment to make a difference

Air Products representatives Maropeng Bahula, Byron Ah Tow, Charles Dos Santos, Gift Nyambe, Mr Rickets (Odin Park Primary), Sizwe Nkonde and Arthi Govender proudly displays the plaque.

The strategic focus of Air Products’ Corporate Social Investment (CSI) is on the youth and education, as well as to give back to the communities in which they operate.

The CSI committee encourages employees to nominate entities in the communities where they work and live, who need assistance. The Odin Park Primary School in Ennerdale, which is close to the company’s flagship facility in Vanderbijlpark, was nominated by an employee, Byron Ah Tow, who attended this school as a learner some years ago.

The pre-primary school was initially included as part of the WitnessHappiness initiative, which focuses on early childhood development centres (ECDs) for a period of three years.

During this time, Air Products provided learning aids for learners and teachers, with a specific focus on maths and science.

The primary school needed infrastructure developments, and Air Products committed to fund a few projects. Sixteen wash stations were built at the school to provide learners with access to clean water. To address the ongoing frustration of water outages in the area, and not having water to drink or flush toilets, Air Products donated a JoJo tank, which will assist in overcoming this difficult situation.

A vegetable garden was also created for the school, and the vegetables will be used as part of the school’s feeding scheme.

The team from Air Products were proud to hand over the wash stations and JoJo tank to the Odin Park Primary School principal and learners during a celebration event at the school.

During a recent event to celebrate the relationship with Odin Park Primary School, Air Products’ MD Charles Dos Santos, told the teachers that they should never underestimate the role that they play in shaping the lives of learners and they will be remembered for years to come.

Arthi Govender, Chairperson of the CSI Committee, mentioned that Odin Park Primary School, like most other government schools in the country need to accommodate learners from impoverished surrounding areas whose parents are not in a position to pay school fees. As a result, schools are faced with having to maintain the infrastructure, which is costly, and a difficult task for schools. She concluded by commenting that Air Products strives to make a difference to learners, teachers, and the community at large and encouraged them to look after the donations they have received.

In addition to the event where Odin Park teachers, members of the governing body, Air Products executives and other employees attended, the learners were not left behind. More than 1 000 learners were treated with lunch packs to join in the celebrations.

Byron Ah Tow and Arthi Govender from Air Products assisted with handing out the lunch packs to the learners during a recent celebration event at Odin Park Primary in Ennerdale. Byron was a learner at the school.

Odin Park Primary School principal, Mr Rickets, highlighted the importance of donations from companies such as Air Products and expressed their appreciation for the long-term assistance they received. He also thanked the company for embracing nominations from employees such as Byron Ah Tow, which has brought new hope and excitement to the school.

For more information about Air Products, visit https://airproducts.co.za/

 

Tshwane Energy Summit 2025

The Tshwane Energy Summit (TES) serves as a pivotal communication platform and premier gathering of energy industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders focused on driving sustainable energy solutions for the City of Tshwane.

The second edition of TES 2025 will be held on 13 June 2025 at CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria.

The TES2025 is presented under the overarching theme: “Energy is a Catalyst for Economic Development”. This prestigious summit will be co-located within the U20 2025 Mayoral Assembly, an esteemed global platform promoting urban dialogue, collaboration and diplomacy, taking place from 12 to 13 June 2025.

The Tshwane Energy Summit 2025 will feature a robust programme including keynote addresses, exhibition platforms, business networking, and matchmaking opportunities for companies showcasing innovative energy technologies, products, and services. The event aims to foster knowledge exchange, promote sustainable and alternative energy solutions, and enhance inter-provincial and continental trade under the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).  

To assert its role in energy discussions, traditionally dominated by regions like the Western Cape and other global and private parties. By addressing its energy challenges proactively, Tshwane not only aims for a consistent energy supply but also enhances its appeal as a prime destination for investment and tourism, aligning with the objectives of the Tshwane Economic Development Agency (TEDA).

For more information, visit https://teda.org.za/tes2025/

Fair prices for a fairer future

Fair pricing helps smallholder farmers survive. Photo: John Young

Smallholder farmers and workers are the backbone of global food production, supplying nearly one-third of the world’s food. Despite their essential role, these farmers and workers are often trapped in cycles of poverty due to unfair global market practices that undervalue their work and products. Now, more than ever, fair pricing is critical to securing their livelihoods, building resilient communities and addressing global challenges like food security and climate change.

In South Africa, there are over two-million smallholder or household farmers compared to just 35 000 commercial growers. Many of these smallholder farmers depend on their land not only to feed their families but also to produce surplus crops for trade or income. However, their hard work and vital contributions are under increasing threat.

“Farming sustains 40% of the global population, particularly in rural areas where it is the primary source of income,” says Paul Colditz, Commercial Director at Fairtrade Africa. “Smallholder farmers, who manage plots often smaller than 10ha, compete in global markets under extremely challenging conditions. Without fair prices, they face precarious livelihoods that limit their ability to invest in sustainable practices or protect against climate risks.”

In South Africa, these challenges are compounded by the changing climate. Extreme weather events, including droughts, floods, heatwaves and excessive winds, are becoming more frequent. These events damage crops, erode soils and reduce the ability of land to sustain grazing livestock or support crop yields. This not only affects local food security for millions but also undermines the livelihoods of smallholder farmers.

Fair pricing offers a solution. Fairtrade’s minimum price model ensures producers receive a baseline safety net when market prices drop, enabling them to cover basic needs and reinvest in sustainable farming methods. Additionally, long-term contracts foster stability and empower farmers to plan ahead, weather crises and combat climate-related challenges.

“Fair pricing isn’t just about economic justice,” Colditz explains. “It’s about ensuring that the people who grow our food have the dignity of a sustainable livelihood and the means to contribute to a healthier planet.”

Fair pricing offers a solution. Fairtrade’s minimum price model ensures producers receive a baseline safety net when market prices drop, enabling them to cover basic needs and reinvest…

Fairtrade Africa urges businesses, policymakers and consumers to support initiatives that advocate for equitable pricing and partnerships with smallholders. Together, these actions can secure better futures for millions of farmers and a more resilient global food system.

The latest “Be Fair Right Now” initiative shines a spotlight on the urgent need for change, calling for immediate attention to
the inequities smallholders face and challenging stakeholders – from consumers to businesses – to demand fairer practices in supply chains.

Now in its second year, Be Fair Right Now invites South Africans to rethink their buying choices to support fairer pay as well as gender equality, environmental sustainability and climate action. Through Fairtrade’s interactive online quiz, participants can discover the impact of their current purchases and explore practical ways to support Fairtrade-certified products that pay smallholder farmers fairly.

“Fairness in trade affects us all. Without thriving smallholder farmers, South Africa’s food security and rural economies are at risk. Fair pricing strengthens communities, reduces poverty and promotes sustainable agricultural practices essential to combating climate change,” Colditz reiterates.

To participate, South Africans can visit Fairtrade’s campaign page, take the quiz and discover how their choices can support fairer prices for essential commodities like sugar, coffee and tea.

Be Fair Right Now: https://www.befairrightnow-sa.org


Top 12 priority infrastructure projects in South Africa

An LNG Import Terminal is to be built at Richards Bay. Photo: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA)

Infrastructure South Africa

Since 2020 South Africa has had a coordinating body for infrastructure known as Infrastructure South Africa (ISA), which reports to the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission.

The biggest event in ISA’s calendar is the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA). A highlight of the 2024 symposium, the third holding of the event, was the first publication and release by ISA of a construction book which lists all the infrastructure projects to be initiated by government and state-owned companies (SOC) during the 2024/25 fiscal year. Other highlights of SIDSSA were the unveiling of the Infrastructure Fund Pipeline and updates on the progress of the Strategic Integrated Projects as Gazetted in 2020 and 2022. 

This year, Infrastructure South Africa hosted SIDSSA on 26 – 27 May 2025 at the Century City Convention Centre in Cape Town. The event provided key progress updates on the country’s infrastructure pipeline.

During the symposium, the second edition of the Construction Book was launched, featuring over 250 projects valued at more than R268 billion—nearly double the value of the previous edition. In addition, the top seven catalytic projects were announced for project preparation support, benefiting from a first-of-its-kind R600 million funding allocation to accelerate their implementation.

Here are the ISA top 12 priority projects:

  • Healthcare Infrastructure Programme (national)
  • Education Infrastructure Programme (national)
  • Ngqura Port Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), Eastern Cape
  • Project Ukuvuselela (high-capacity rail for automotive sector), Gauteng-Eastern Cape
  • Amatola Bulk Water Augmentation, Eastern Cape
  • Nkomazi Special Economic Zone, Mpumalanga
  • Namakwa Special Economic Zone, Northern Cape
  • Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Import Terminal (Richards Bay), KwaZulu-Natal
  • Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 1, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Eskom Tubatse Pumped Storage Scheme, Limpopo
  • Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works Phase 2, Gauteng
  • Reinstatement of Mossel Bay GTL Refinery, Western Cape (pictured below)

For more information, visit Infrastructure South Africa online: https://infrastructuresa.org/

Mossel Bay GTL Refinery at night. Photo: Petroleum Agency SA (PASA)

The case for an independent water and sanitation regulator in South Africa

Water is a strategic national resource and a constitutional right in South Africa. Yet the sector is in deep crisis. Over 100 municipalities are functionally distressed, non-revenue water averages 47% and consumer trust in public service delivery is eroding. These challenges point to the absence of a strong, independent regulatory framework that can enforce standards, regulate tariffs and protect consumers and service providers.

This article aims to present a case for an independent water and sanitation regulator rooted in legal precedent, policy direction and international best practices.

Regulatory fragmentation

South Africa’s water-sector governance is split across multiple levels of government, with regulatory functions spread between the Department of Water and Sanitation, municipalities, provincial departments and the Treasury. This creates overlaps, gaps and inconsistent standards enforcement. The current Water Services Authority (WSA) model allows politically governed municipalities to act as service providers, blurring lines of accountability.

There is an urgent need to establish an independent water and sanitation regulator in South Africa.

An independent regulator would provide technical continuity and depoliticised oversight, ensuring a consistent application of water laws and performance standards.

Learning from domestic precedents

South Africa has successful regulatory bodies in other strategic sectors. These include the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, ICASA, which is tasked with regulating telecoms and broadcasting. It is a regulatory body that has improved access, competition and tariff fairness.

The National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) is another example. The NNR provides independent licensing and safety enforcement for nuclear energy via the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation, NECSA.

Both institutions demonstrate that independent governance, secured funding and clear statutory mandates can ensure regulatory credibility even in high-risk sectors.

Ramateu Monyokolo is Chairperson of the Rand Water Board and Chairperson of the Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (AWSISA).

Global comparisons

Countries with similar developmental contexts have instituted independent regulators with demonstrable benefits including NWASCO in Zambia, which uses a licensing regime and performance reporting to drive efficiency, ERSAR in Portugal which oversees quality, pricing and planning in a transparent and consultative framework and the UK’s Ofwat. The last-named entity is a global model for tariff review, investment guidance and long-term capital planning.

Political momentum: the Indaba mandate

The Presidential Water and Sanitation Indaba (March 2025) highlighted regulatory reform as a top priority. Recommendations included the need to establish an independent regulator to oversee tariffs, standards and licensing.

The Indaba further suggested that institutional profession-alism required strengthening and that service delivery should be ringfenced from politics.

The other main recommendation related to adopting integrated, climate-resilient infrastructure planning frameworks.

Proposed mandate and structure

An independent regulator should be empowered by national legislation with the authority to:

  • License water-service providers.
  • Review and approve bulk and retail tariffs.
  • Monitor and enforce technical and service standards.
  • Provide a dispute-resolution mechanism for consumers.
  • Publish annual performance audits and benchmarking reports.

The regulator must report to Parliament, be funded independently from service providers and operate transparently.

Conclusion

Water governance in South Africa demands a shift from decentralised discretion to institutional integrity. An independent regulator is not a cure-all, but it is the cornerstone of a sustainable, equitable and accountable water sector.

The time to regulate is now.


Inviting more people into learning through play

The new V&A Waterfront LEGO Certified Store.

The concept of learning through play was front and centre when the V&A Waterfront LEGO Certified Store opened in Cape Town in 2024.

The company’s Middle East and Africa General Manager, Kristian Imhof, was on hand to celebrate the occasion and underlined the education theme when he said, “The new LEGO Certified Store in Cape Town underlines our commitment to South Africa and inviting more people into learning through play.”

Care for Education’s play-based approach encourages collaboration and innovation.

The famous brand name is derived from a combination of two Danish words meaning “play well” and the connection between learning and playing has been made ever since it was founded in the Danish town of Billund in 1932.

At the opening, to demonstrate the power of play were representatives of the Cape Town-based Play Sense School and the Care for Education organisation, an NPO that is a partner of the LEGO Foundation. Both Shannon Witten of Play Sense School and Brent Hutcheson stressed the benefits of the tactile experience.

Care for Education’s Hutcheson added, “LEGO play encourages creativity and problem-solving in children, empowering them to explore, learn and unleash their imagination through simple yet impactful play.”

Kristian Imhof, Shannon Witten, teacher and owner of Play Sense School in Cape Town, Brent Hutcheson from the Care for Education organisation, Robert Greenstein, Great Yellow Brick Company director.

Imhof worked in South Africa from 2017 to 2021, with responsibility for Sub-Saharan Africa. For a long time LEGO sets were available through general toy shops in South Africa, the trademark having been registered as early as 1976. “Our LEGO shops began in 2018,” remembers Imhof, “and we opened six in six years.” A first Cape Town store opened in 2019 in Canal Walk.

LEGO play encourages creativity and problem-solving in children, empowering them to explore, learn and unleash their imagination through simple yet impactful play.

Of the Waterfront store, Imhof says, “We always wanted to be here but it is super-hard to find a space. It is one of the most reputable malls, and the numbers are very good.” Opening new stores depends on finding the right location, something that the toy manufacturer’s South African partner, Great Yellow Brick Company, is constantly on the lookout for. Great Yellow Brick Company owns all six of the South African stores and it runs an online store.

Kristian Imhof, LEGO Group Middle East and Africa General Manager.

Imhof reports that the group does own some stores in the USA, Germany, the UK and the Nordic countries but the licence model is followed in most of the world. In other African locations such as Kenya and Nigeria, partnerships are mainly with distributors, rather than stores.

The LEGO Group currently has no plans to build a LEGO Land in Africa, but something within a shopping centre like a LEGO Discovery Centre might well be on the cards. Imhof refers in this context to a “smaller, structured play” environment.

New products are doing well, according to Imhof, including among adults. “We have quite a success among LEGO User Groups (LUGs),” he says. “They make their own concepts and designs and display them at events.”

Flowers and super-heroes are popular but among South Africans, cars are especially popular, Imhof reports: “South Africans love cars, everything related to them is popular!”

Sustainability

Sustainability is a word that every company has to think about today. Imhof says that the concept is being carefully considered: “We want to make a brick that moves away from the old days.”

Workstreams within the company are tackling issues such as packaging, the composition of the bricks themselves and the circular economy more generally. Regarding packaging, Imhof says that the plastic bags which have numbers on them will be replaced by paper bags.

On the bricks: “We are working on recyclable plastic; we want to find sustainable plastic.” Various options are being tested, including using sugarcane as a material.

On the circular economy, Imhof asks, “What happens to bricks that are not being used any more. Couldn’t we take them back into the cycle? Gift them perhaps to people who can’t afford new ones.”

An obstacle to a scheme like that is that so many people treasure their LEGO sets. “True,” responds Imhof, “but there are other owners where it probably just sits somewhere.” There is a scheme in the UK where the company offers to take Lego bricks from people who are no longer using them. They are then recycled and put back into use.

“The logic of that,” says Imhof, “is that more and more as a company, we are asking how we can take care of all the physical and material things.” In building a circular economy, brick by brick.

We are working on recyclable plastic; we want to find sustainable plastic. Various options are being tested, including using sugarcane as a material.


About the LEGO Group

The LEGO Group’s mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play. The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine.

The LEGO Group was founded in Billund, Denmark, in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, its name derived from the two Danish words LEg GOdt, which mean “Play Well”. Today, the LEGO Group remains a family-owned company headquartered in Billund. However, its products are now sold in more than 120 countries worldwide.


Frigair Expo 2025

Where Hot Meets Cool at Frigair Expo 2025

From blazing innovation to chill tech — this is where HERVAC gets seriously cool!
4-5 June 9am-5pm & 6 June 9am-4pm | Gallagher Convention Centre

Join us at the epicentre of HERVAC evolution — where the hottest ideas and coolest solutions come together to power business growth.

The HERVAC sector has seen rapid advancements in technology and techniques in recent years — driven by the growing focus on indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and the urgent global push to address climate change. As a key contributor to progress in energy use and refrigerant innovation, the sector continues to play a vital role in shaping a more sustainable future.

Find out more! Visit https://frigairexpo.co.za/

Bellville steps into the spotlight

Alderman James Vos at the signing ceremony.

The Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) has been named as the official content partner for Bellville in the City of Cape Town’s award-winning Content Partnership Programme for 2025, powered by the Destination Marketing Unit. The official 12-month contract was signed at a ceremony held on Thursday, 10 April 2025, marking a pivotal moment for Bellville’s story to reach the world.

This announcement positions GTP as the strategic destination promoter for the region, charged with capturing and sharing the pulse of Bellville, its people, places, and possibilities, with global audiences.

Having GTP as the City’s content partner for Bellville forms part of a broader effort to unlock Bellville’s potential as a thriving secondary city, not just for Cape Town, but for South Africa and beyond.

Now in its second year, the City Cape Town’s Content Partnership Programme is redefining destination marketing in Cape Town. Rather than pushing out centrally produced campaigns, the City is empowering a diverse network of trusted partners – including iconic attractions and local institutions like Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, and the Two Oceans Aquarium – to share real, homegrown stories. These are then amplified through highly targeted digital campaigns across international markets.

This year, Bellville joins that network, and GTP will be at the forefront – showcasing the dynamic life of the city’s second largest Cape Town metropolitan node to local and international visitors and investors.

“Bellville is more than just a place you pass through, it’s a place you arrive in,” says Warren Hewitt, CEO of GTP. “It’s alive with movement, ambition, and culture – ripe with opportunity. This partnership is our chance to share the true spirit of Bellville as a place where ideas take shape, futures are built, and people connect.”

GTP CEO Warren Hewitt at the signing ceremony.

Telling Bellville’s story to the world

Located at the heart of Cape Town’s transport network, Bellville is one of the most accessible places in the metropole and a rising hub of opportunity. With 350,000 trips made daily through the city’s busiest transport interchange, three major universities, 150 schools, Tygerberg Hospital (Africa’s second-busiest), and some of the fastest internet connectivity in the Western Cape, Bellville is fast becoming a key destination for those looking to live, work, study and invest in the Mother City.

It also sits just minutes from Cape Town International Airport and serves as a vital intermodal hub to the Port – giving it both a physical and strategic edge.

“Bellville is more than a city and it’s on the move, powered by people with purpose. What makes it exciting is not just its infrastructure, but its people – entrepreneurs, students, artists, and families, who all shape their own futures here. GTP gets to share Bellville’s essence and opportunities with the world,” adds Hewitt.

As part of the programme, GTP will share quarterly content including photos, videos, and written pieces that highlight Bellville’s unique offerings. This content will be amplified globally via paid campaigns across platforms like Facebook and Instagram, targeting specific international markets by interest, language and location.

This announcement positions GTP as the strategic destination promoter for the region, charged with capturing and sharing the pulse of Bellville, its people, places, and possibilities, with global audiences.

But the partnership goes beyond content alone. GTP will regularly host other members of the content network, offering immersive experiences that open a window into the heart of Bellville. These visits are designed to build stronger relationships, inspire collaboration and spark new, authentic narratives, often captured spontaneously by those on the ground.

This aligns with GTP’s evolving identity centred on creating better places for people. Rather than a traditional top-down model of area promotion, GTP’s approach is human-first, amplifying real voices, real work, and real change.

Looking ahead

Having GTP as the City’s content partner for Bellville forms part of a broader effort to unlock Bellville’s potential as a thriving secondary city, not just for Cape Town, but for South Africa and beyond. Bellville’s time is now, and the world is invited to watch, listen, and be part of the story.

For more information visit www.gtp.org.za and follow @the_gtp on social media.

Mine Security Conference 2025

The 4th annual Mine Security Conference will bring together large scale mining companies, organs of state, public and private security forces and technology providers. The theme of this year’s conference: Improving security risk management in SA by applying an integrated and multifaceted approach.

Join the 2-day conference on 25 & 26 June at the Indaba Hotel to collaborate on solution to the deteriorating security conditions effecting mines and discuss united efforts to protect mineral resources and infrastructure through intelligence-led interventions.

Expert industry line-up of speakers include:
  • Lt Gen Seswantsho Godfrey Lebeya, National Head The Directorate For Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI)
  • Mjr Gen Ebrahim Ahmed Kadwa, Provincial Head: DPCI Gauteng  
  • Dr Michael Masiapato, Commissioner, Border Management Authority 
  • Dr. Mandla Zembe, General Manager (Security Executive) Rio Tinto, Richards Bay Minerals
  • Dr Lyle Pienaar, Executive: Risk And Security, Pan African Resources
  • Thys De Beer, Group Security And Forensic Investigations Manager: SA Operations Harmony Gold Mining Company Ltd
  • Dr. Riaan Van Der Westhuizen, Manager Security, Radiation & Communities Palabora Copper
  • Hulme Scholes, Director Malan Scholes Inc.
  • Johann Fourie, Bid Manager: Risk & Solutions BIDVEST PROTEA COIN
  • Heico Kühn, COO, UAV and Drone Solutions UDS (Bidvest Aviation and Security Cluster)
  • Theo Pouroullis, CEO, Safer City Group
  • Prof Kris Pillay, Dept of Criminology and Security Science School of Criminal Justice College of Law UNISA (Chair)

SAPS has also recently joined to be part of the panel discussion on a multisector approach.

For more information: