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A look into Afrirent’s CCBSA project

Good service delivery is good business and customer service is a key strategy for all businesses, a lesson we have leant from Afrirent Holdings CEO Senzo Tsabedze.

Afrirent Holdings’s fleet management division, Afrirent Fleet, signed a contract with Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) in May 2021, becoming a fleet management partner with key roles which are the refurbishment and repairs of side loaders, box trailers and tail lift units across depots. The contract is worth approximately R200m per year.

When the contract kick-started, Afrirent Fleet began with just 3 depots awarded to them; Pretoria, West Midrand and Devland, and today the company overseas all depots for the beverage giant inside South Africa.

Asked about the success of the contract, Senzo Tsabedze said:             

“Afrirent Fleet’s ability to deliver on time or even before schedule and under budget regardless of the challenges that came with the COVID-19 pandemic, gave CCBSA confidence and they awarded us three more depots (Phoenix, East London and Port Elizabeth) towards the end of 2021.”

Basing on performance and Service Delivery excellence, CCSBA in September 2022 awarded Afrirent Fleet the last big depots in South Africa based in Polokwane, Nigel and Bloemfontein.

For more information, visit https://www.afrirentholdings.co.za/

The Oceans Economy has enormous potential

The Coega Aquaculture Development Zone. (Credit: CDC)

The Oceans Economy is seen as a previously untapped resource where enormous progress can be made in areas such as maritime repair and maintenance (via the province’s three ports), support for oil and gas exploration and paying more attention to fishing and aquaculture. An Oceans Economy Master Plan has been created and so far, 73 co-operatives have been awarded 15-year licences by the National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE).

The Eastern Cape’s long coastline has great potential. The Coega Aquaculture Development Zone (ADZ) was launched in 2020. It is intended to be a catalyst for unlocking the Eastern Cape’s aquaculture value chain and is expected to be an enabler for job creation.

The 100-hectare ADZ is located in Zone 10 of the Coega Special Economic Zone (Coega SEZ) and the R206-million first phase created 500 construction jobs. The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) expects it to create a further 5 600 operational jobs.

Transnet has budgeted R1-billion to establish boat-building and ship-repair facilities at the Port of East London as well as a Maritime Training College.

Several cluster development programmes aim to develop specific industries by bringing together expertise and logistical support. Marine manufacturing is the focus of the Mandela Bay Composites Cluster (MBCC). With funding from the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) and the National Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), the MBCC targets skills development, innovation in the field of composites and improving the value chain.

Although both the Coega SEZ and the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) have programmes to attract companies in a wide range of sectors (Coega has 14 distinct business zones), developments in the Oceans Economy and the oil and gas sector are showing the greatest promise.

Ports are vital to the functioning of the Oceans Economy. Transnet has budgeted R1-billion to establish boat-building and ship-repair facilities at the Port of East London as well as a Maritime Training College as part of Operation Phakisa, the national programme to fast-track key projects.

Credit: ECDC / InvestSA One Stop Shop Eastern Cape

Transnet has appointed the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) as the implementing agent for the creation of a R3.4-billion manganese export terminal at the Port of Ngqura. This follows a decision by Transnet to move the fuel tanks and manganese ore away from the Port of Gqeberha, which could unlock enormous value in terms of creating a waterfront attractive to tourists. This area could potentially link with the city’s major greenbelt, otherwise known as the Baakens River Valley.

The South Africa International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) aims to develop the contribution of the maritime sector to the economy by coordinating education, training and research with partner institutions. The Ocean Sciences Campus is Nelson Mandela University’s newest campus and is a hub for transdisciplinary, post-graduate ocean sciences research, teaching, innovation and engagement.

The Ocean Sciences Campus at Nelson Mandela University in the Eastern Cape. (Credit NMU)

South African Labour Law Reports’ 39th Annual Seminar 2023

Every year the South African Labour Law Reports (SALLR) team deals with the latest developments in Labour Law, Human Resources and Employee Relations by providing delegates with insight and solutions to deal with ‘slip and trip’ issues – and 2023 will be no exception.

This is an early opportunity for delegates to:
  • Reserve their places in advance at the upcoming South African Labour Law Reports’ 39th annual seminar
  • Qualify for an amazing discount
  • Utilise the benefit of delaying payment for 6 months

Who should attend?

  • Employee relations practitioners
  • Human resources practitioners
  • CCMA and bargaining council commissioners
  • Conciliators and arbitrators
  • Advocates, attorneys and candidate attorneys
  • Government officials
  • Trade unions
  • Employers’ organisations
  • Academics
  • Students

Panel of experts

Our panel of experts, comprising Adv. Feroze Boda SC, Shamima Gaibie, Amogelang Makuwa and Prinoleen Naidoo will provide answers to your burning questions during live streaming sessions.

  • Early registration @ a discount of R600.00 per delegate + 6 months to pay
  • Offer expires on 28 February 2023

Find out more or reserve your seat here: www.sallr.co.za/sallr-2023

Opportunity knocks for South African sea cadets

Pictured in Manila from left are Pieter Coetzer (SAMTRA), Francesco Gargiulo (IMEC), Mvuyisi Dlakavu (SAIMI), Azwimbavhi Nelwamondo (SAMSA), Adam Lewis (IMEC), Chloe Esdaile (IMEC), Yvette de Klerk (SA Maritime Advocate), and Tshepo Mokoena (NSF).

The South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) is pleased to announce that the International Maritime Employers Council (IMEC) will commence with a South African Cadet Training Programme in 2023. Following an extensive consultation process and audit of the country’s maritime capabilities and capacity, a final agreement was reached on 25 November in Manila.

It is envisaged that the recruitment of the first cohort of cadets will commence during the second half of 2023 and the first sea-going appointments are planned for the beginning of 2024. The trial group of 50 male and female cadets will join foreign trading vessels in order to complete their onboard seagoing experience. Cadets who have passed their competency examinations will have an opportunity at gainful seagoing employment with the partner shipping companies.

There is an unprecedented demand for South African officers and cadets at present, which follows years of advocacy and positioning via the South African National Seafarer Development Programme.

The parties representing the South African delegation in Manila were Mr Mvuyisi Dlakavu – South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI), Mr Azwimmbavhi Nelwamondo – South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), Mr Pieter Coetzer – South African Maritime Training Academy (SAMTRA) and Mr Tshepo Mokoena from the National Skills Fund (NSF). Ms Yvette de Klerk (SA Maritime Advocate) assisted as a facilitator throughout the process.

The initiative will be jointly funded by IMEC and the NSF via SAIMI. IMEC currently has high quality and successful cadet and rating training programmes in the Philippines.

This partnership bodes well for South African seafarers, especially after the recent SAMSA announcement that the South African IMO Whitelist accreditation status has been maintained.

One-stop shop for graduate employment: Gradlinc is helping to eradicate graduate unemployment through meaningful connections

Gradlinc's initial team members, from left to right: Pria Panu, Lizane Füzy and Lewis Mboko.

As unemployment took a hard knock in South Africa due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the pressure became worse for unemployed graduates as only approximately 30% of graduates¹ find employment. This led to the birth of Gradlinc, a bespoke career development platform, and national database that was built with the aim to connect graduates and employers.

Founded less than three years ago, Gradlinc is more than a job portal. It is a one-stop shop for graduates seeking employment, employers having these opportunities available, and universities wanting to offer their graduates a strong foothold to kick-off their careers.

According to entrepreneur and project lead, Lizane Füzy, the idea behind Gradlinc was born out of the need for a more comprehensive career development tool, that was identified at Stellenbosch University which also funded the project through the Innovus division. Having closely worked with academic institutions in the past, the team saw an opportunity to collaborate with universities in helping their students find employment.

“This is a locally developed solution that offers a variety of opportunities for students ranging from full-time employment for graduates, internships, part-time employment and holiday work for students. What’s different about us is that we remove all the noise that other recruitment platforms have by creating a career development pathway exclusively for students to sign up while they are studying or once they graduate, even as postgrads,” she says.

“Most graduates don’t know where to search for opportunities once they have completed their studies, and employers don’t have the time to select the ideal candidate, as they receive thousands of applications, costing them time and money to shortlist. Hence, we created this one-stop-shop that enables university graduates to connect to existing opportunities by bringing employers and graduates together on one national platform, and at the same time offer a sustainable solution for universities’ career offices.”

However, like any other road to success, Gradlinc’s entrepreneurial journey has been ‘an exciting roller coaster ride’. While building the tech platform, the team had to overcome many hurdles such as funding, which has taught them that success is not achieved overnight and requires a lot of hard work and resilience.

Lizane adds, “Youth unemployment is one of South Africa’s biggest challenges, and while we can’t solve the world’s problems with one platform, we can start small. The graduation space made a lot of sense because we have close relationships with the universities, we thus began with graduate unemployment. We saw the need to make an impact in these young people’s lives because many graduates lack mentorship or career guidance, don’t have a lot of opportunities or come from disadvantaged backgrounds”.

Youth unemployment is one of South Africa’s biggest challenges, and while we can’t solve the world’s problems with one platform, we can start small.

The team maintains that technology has also played a vital role in their business as it is difficult to navigate the landscape of universities. The use of technology has therefore helped them to build a database and develop and connect with the universities’ IT systems.

Advising other entrepreneurs, Lizane says: “You must learn to block out the noise from naysayers and keep believing in yourself even though others may not believe in your idea (yet). But also remember that not all ideas are great ideas! The most important people to listen to, is your customers and what they need.”

Stellenbosch University agreed to pilot the Gradlinc platform to test the functionalities, but the platform will soon be available to the rest of the country when it officially launches towards the end of this year.

For more info, visit Gradlinc: https://gradlinc.co.za/

Contact the team: info@gradlinc.co.za
+27 021 137 1744

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¹ https://ddp.org.za/blog/2022/06/03/why-tackling-graduate-unemployment-in-sa-is-important-for-post-covid19-economic-recovery/

Mining and energy could prove a dynamic pairing

Kolomela mine is receiving R7-billion to extend the life-of-mine. Credit: Anglo American

Green hydrogen is hydrogen created using renewable resources, and the Northern Cape has those in abundance. The Northern Cape Green Hydrogen strategy was announced in 2021 at COP26. A Northern Cape Green Hydrogen Symposium was held in 2022 and Sasol is in the process of conducting a pre-feasibility study on hydrogen for the province. Any developments in that sphere will be linked with, and give a boost to, the Boegoebaai Harbour project.

The National Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, in collaboration with the Northern Cape Provincial Government, hosted the Northern Cape Mining and Minerals Investment Conference in March 2022 in Kimberley. The department’s stated goal is that all South Africans should derive sustainable benefit from the country’s resources. The province’s considerable mineral wealth was outlined to potential investors and plans for infrastructure development (such as industrial parks and Special Economic Zones) were highlighted.

The Kathu Industrial Park is particularly well placed to support the mining sector as it is close to the Postmasburg-Hotazel iron-ore/manganese belt (or Gamagara Mining Corridor) and is easily accessible from the N14 highway. The Namakwa SEZ in Aggeneys is being envisioned as an industrial cluster for mining and agriculture services, beneficiation and manufacturing.

Other topics covered at the conference included spending on Social Labour Plans (SLP), enterprise support and localisation of procurement, a description of the current and future investment environment for junior and emerging miners, and development funding and infrastructure to enable mining.

The biggest new mine in the country is a zinc mine at Aggeneys, the Gamsberg project of Vedanta Zinc International, which will deliver 600 000 tons of zinc when phase three is complete. The provincial government is using the mine’s location (and possible future smelter) as the basis for a new Namakwa Special Economic Zone. The SEZ forms part of a larger “multi-nodal” corridor envisaged for the province.

An old zinc mine that produced a million tons of zinc and 430 000 tons of copper before it closed in 1991 is to be revived by Australian miner Orion Minerals. A bankable feasibility study has been completed and it confirmed earlier positive findings. Another company exploring the potential of the Northern Cape as a source of high-quality base metals is SHiP Copper.

Mining assets

The Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism’s “Economic and Investment Profile” reports that the province is responsible for:

  • 95% of South Africa’s diamond output
  • 97.6% of alluvial diamond mining
  • 13.4% of world lead exports. Aggeneys, in the Namaqualand district, is responsible for approximately 93% of South Africa’s lead production.
  • 80% of the world’s manganese resource
  • 25% of the manganese used in the world
  • 100% of South Africa’s tiger’s eye
  • Largest national production of sugilite (a semi-precious stone).

Away from the underground kimberlite pipes and fissures, river and coastal deposits of diamonds are also present in the Northern Cape. Diamonds have been recovered along the Orange, Buffels, Spoeg, Horees, Groen, Doom and Swart rivers in the province, while coastal deposits have been found from the mouth of the Orange River to Lamberts Bay.

News

Big Tree Copper has plans to list on one of South Africa’s stock exchanges. The company, which rebranded from the name Cape Copper Oxide Company, had to delay its planned 2021 listing because the licence of the ZARX exchange was suspended on liquidity concerns. The company intends to produce 2 000 tons per year of high purity copper plate from the retreatment of waste ore dumps.

Ntsimbintle Holdings, a broad-based black empowerment investment company, has spent R1.3-billion to raise its stake in Jupiter Mines to 19.9%. The Tshipi Borwa manganese mine (majority-owned by Ntsimbintle Mining, with Jupiter a 49.9% shareholder) is an open-cast mine that is not only the largest single manganese mine and exporter from South Africa but is also one of the five largest manganese ore exporters in the world.

Ntsimbintle consistently pays out good dividends to a variety of community groups and trusts. As of mid-2021, a total of R3.2-billion had been paid out.

A subsidiary of Menar is developing a new manganese mine at Hotazel. Named the East Manganese mine project, the subsidiary, Sitatunga Manganese, expects to run for three years. The life of the Kolomela mine will be extended via a R7-billion expansion project that includes the development of a new pit. Kumba Iron Ore expects the new section to produce ore in 2024.

Afrimat continues to expand its commodities portfolio with the purchase for R300-million of Coza Mining, an iron-ore mining company in the Northern Cape. The Afrimat transaction includes the share previously held by ArcelorMittal SA, which will receive iron ore from Coza in terms of a supply agreement. Coza’s three mines, Doornpan, Driehoek and Jenkins, are close to Afrimat’s exisiting Demineng Mine, which is south-west of Kuruman.

The global market for base metals (which includes zinc and nickel) is in good shape because of trends in the energy and automotive markets and the fact that the global supply of copper is expected to decline.

Sector resources

Glencore partners with the NPA to hand over South Africa’s first built for purpose Thuthuzela Care Centre

Standing in front of the Thuthuzela Care Centre - Glencore representatives, MEC of Health Limpopo, Community Leaders, Department of Public Prosecutions.

Glencore Ferroalloys has invested R5,5 million as part of its efforts to deal with the growing scourge of gender-based violence in South African communities. The company joined forces with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the construction of the very first Thuthuzela Care Centre (TCC) built with brick and mortar in Limpopo Province, and which will offer victims of abuse all the required services and assistance they need in one fully fledged facility.

Thuthuzela Care Centres are facilities that have been introduced as a critical part of the country’s anti-rape strategy with the aim to reduce secondary victimisation and to build a case file ready for successful prosecution. Whereas in the past, victims had to visit several other facilities to access additional support such as opening a case, or getting access to trained health care professionals, the new Dilokong Thuthuzela Care Centre is set to be the blueprint for future Thuthuzela Care centres as it will cater to a victim’s every need, in one place.

“The resilience and unrelenting efforts of the National Prosecuting Authority in the fight against GBV inspired us to partner with them because this is something that is very important to us as an organisation as well. It is indeed an honour to be here today to officially hand over the fully equipped Dilokong Thuthuzela Care and it is our desire for it to become a beacon of hope, care, comfort, safety and security for victims of GBV,” said Japie Fullard, Glencore Ferroalloys, Chief Executive Officer.

The Premier of Limpopo Honourable Chupu Stanley Mathabatha, Limpopo MEC of Health Dr Phophi Ramathuba, MEC of Social Development Namane Masemola, NPA officials Acting National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Rodney de Kock, Special Director of Public Prosecutions Sexual Offenses and Community Affairs Advocate Bonnie Currie-Gamwo, Director for Public Prosecutions Limpopo Division Advocate Ivy Thenga, South African Police Services led by Provincial Commissioner Major General Manala, Limpopo Department of Health, Executive Mayor of Sekhukhune District Municipality, Cllr Mathebe, Mayor of Tubatse Fetakgomo Local Municipality, Cllr Maila, Kgoshi Maroga, Kgoshigadi Riba and Kgoshigadi Phasha, joined Glencore Ferroalloys executives to celebrate the momentous handover occasion of the new Dilokong TCC from Glencore Ferroalloys to the Acting National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Rodney de Kock.

To ensure that the centre meets all the required standards to effectively support victims of abuse in need of help, Glencore partnered with the Sexual Offences and Community Affairs (SOCA) Unit of the NPA, the Department of Health, the Department of Social Development, and the South African Police Services. This forms part of the mining giant’s resolve to help government address some of the major socio-economic issues facing the communities around its operations.

Japie Fullard said that apart from the R5,5 million investment made in the construction of the Dilokong TCC, Glencore already upgraded other TCCs in the North-West and Mpumalanga Provinces. He added that this is to ensure that the TCCs are better equipped to support victims of GBV.

“We will continue to raise awareness on the hyperendemic, since we recognise the plight of victims of GBV within the communities around us. Strategic partnerships between government and the private sector enable fulfilling the objectives outlined in the pillars of the National Strategic Plan on GBV.  We call on members of the Ga-Maroga and surrounding communities to make full use of the services available at this first-of-its-kind centre. Together we can and we will continue this fight against GBV,” said Fullard.

Handing over of Keys, Glencore CEO Japie Fullard, Community Affairs Advocate Bonnie Currie-Gamwo and Director for Public Prosecutions Limpopo Division Advocate Ivy Thenga.

The Dilokong Thuthezela Care Centre will offer victims of abuse the following services:
  • Caring reception and comfort from a site co-coordinator or nurse.
  • An explanation of how the medical examination will be conducted and what clothing might be taken as evidence.
  • A consent form to sign that allows the doctor to conduct the medical examination.
  • A nurse in the examination room.
  • After the medical examination, there are bath or shower facilities for victim use.
  • An investigation officer will interview the survivor and take his/her statement.
  • A social worker or nurse will offer counselling.
  • A nurse arranges for follow-up visits, treatment and medication for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), HIV and AIDS.
  • A referral letter or appointment will be made for long-term counselling.
  • The victim (survivor) is offered transportation home by an ambulance or the investigating officer.
  • Arrangements for the survivor to go to a place of safety, if necessary.
  • Consultations with a specialist prosecutor before the case goes to court.
  • Court preparation by a victim assistant officer.
  • An explanation of the outcome and an update on the trial process by a case manager.

The Premier of Limpopo Honourable Chupu Stanley Mathabatha, gave the keynote address and thanked Glencore for initiating the strategic partnerships and attending to the needs of the Ga-Maroga community members.

“As government, we appreciate the support and partnership with Glencore in the fight against GBV, for there is no doubt that violence against women and children remains a pandemic of unequal proportions in our society. For as long as we still have GBV, we are not free as a country because GBV impacts all of us. It is our task as individuals to become activists and fight this war together. Through this partnership, Glencore has shown responsible corporate social investment, and we believe that together we can achieve much more,” concluded Mathabatha.

The new Dilokong Thuthuzela Care Centre will be opened to service community members from 22 November 2022.

Hope is the key message for 2023

Alan Mukoki, SACCI CEO

As we approach year-end in what has been another year of unexpected events, we return to the much-anticipated and longed-for event of the year in the business community, the annual SACCI Convention and Gala Dinner.

It is especially pleasing after two years of Covid lockdown when we were unable to host this event. The standards expected from members and stakeholders hav always been at the top of the chain and the small group of personnel who pulls this off are expected to rise to the challenge, and we can expect nothing less in 2022.

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has one of the longest track records in organised business with a 77-year history. Formalised in 1945, the institution has undergone change at various times which is reflective of a process that has kept SACCI relevant. Through its transformational process the standards of governance are arguably the highest in organised business. So, the 2022 Conference and Gala Dinner are at a confluence point when the country has once again been battered by external factors which have had a direct bearing on business and, indeed, society.

The war in Eastern Europe precipitated fuel price increases at a time when our economy was already vulnerable and struggling to grow. Our export markets were impacted, our domestic economy saw fuel, interest rates and general-goods prices rising rapidly and directly impacting on the general affordability of goods and services for the average person. In short, the country has gone through a rough year which has, more recently, been compounded by the severe load shedding and water shedding as the temperatures in the country rise to dangerous levels before summer has even arrived.

So, we are looking forward to an event which highlights the business perspective on the “new normal” going forward and how we see things entering the new year and beyond. This alone is intended to serve as a guiding light to the business community as to what we can expect.

From a new Small Business Growth Index that SACCI will be launching, together with UNISA’s Bureau of Market Research (BMIR), through to the new African Sovereign Ratings Agency, the programme promises to be one that will remain in our memories for some time to come. These are the highlights of what business can expect before the grand finale of the prestigious SACCI Gala Dinner.

As always, a mix of formalities from the black-tie affair, entertainment and high-profile speakers, we expect our keynote address to come from the His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa, this is the high-class event that the business community expects from SACCI annually.

The event is traditionally attended by high-ranking government officials, captains of industry, ambassadors and diplomats and indeed, a wider spectrum of movers and shakers.

By the time this goes to press SACCI will have concluded the first part of its Convention where the Annual General Meeting will elect its new directors in accordance with the Companies Act Schedule I provisions. The new directors will also be announced at the Gala Dinner.

After a year of unusual happenings, SACCI intends to end the year on a more positive note with hope as the key message for 2023.   

Who is The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI)?

SACCI is the Republic of South Africa’s apex chamber of commerce, having been in existence for 77 years. We are a broadly-based representative national business body.

SACCI membership is divided into three categories: corporates, large multinationals and national companies, the majority of which are JSE-listed. The second tier of membership is national associations, which are the country’s industry-specific bodies. Finally, there are the chambers, which include town and city chambers across the country as well as a few township chambers. We also host the 20 000 or so SMMEs that are also members of SACCI through the chamber to which they are affiliated.

Our mission is to protect and promote the interests of business in all sectors and across all sizes of enterprise. SACCI is committed to forging closer relationships between organised business and government. Our vision is “To be the major voice of business in the policy, regulatory and legislative environment, business growth, locally and globally and improve the human condition.”

About SACCI

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry and its almost 50 constituent chambers is a lifeline for business people.

The voice of business

SACCI’s vision is to be the voice and preeminent business chamber organisation by offering superior value to its stakeholders. SACCI lobbies for and represents the collective interests, domestic and foreign, of South African businesses. Our mission is to effectively protect and promote the interests of business.

Lobbying and advocacy

We represent the business interests by influencing policy and legislative development and regulation. We engage government and legislatures or regulators in respect of certain of the regulations or pieces of legislation that we think would not be conducive for our business members or the economy in general or job creation. We are consulted in a lot of the policy that government looks at.

Membership

SACCI remains the most broadly-based representative national business body, not only in South Africa, but in Southern Africa, focusing primarily on national and international issues.

As the “Voice of Business” SACCI assists its members by preparing and submitting policy positions on business related issues to government: International Trade, Taxation, Economic Affairs, Labour and Company Wellness, Education and Training, Information Technology, SADC, NEPAD, Small Business, Transport and Regulatory Affairs. SACCI also interacts with many other agencies on business issues. During the year, SACCI holds various informative seminars and presentations using top Government and noteworthy speakers.

SACCI’s seven pillars
  • Inclusive Economic Growth and Employment Creation
  • Constructive Public and Private Stakeholder Engagement
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Infrastructure: “The 4 lines to Heaven”
  • Continental Development in Africa and the CFTA
  • Revenue Generation
  • Membership Rewards and Benefits

Contact SACCI

Adress: 33 Fricker Road, Illovo, Sandton
Tel: 011 446 3800 | Email: info@sacci.org.za | Website: https://sacci.org.za
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sacciza | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SACCIza/

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SACCI Annual Convention 2022

Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of the Republic of South Africa.

The SACCI Annual Convention and Gala Dinner is the highlight of the South African business calendar where a range of issues of importance to the South African economy and business members is debated.

SACCI hosts around 500 delegates annually, representing business, government, labour and the diplomatic corps, and the Convention typically enjoys wide media coverage.

The Annual Convention consists of:
  1. Annual General Meeting (AGM)
    Meeting of all SACCI members where the new Board and Council is elected.
  2. Themed Conference
    A relevant theme is decided on early in the year and speakers are invited to address members in a two-hour session usually including a high-level address.
  3. Gala Dinner
    New members for the year and the newly-elected Board are announced and introduced to the rest of the membership and the conference programme is wrapped up with a Keynote Address.

This year’s conference is themed around the “New Normal” in the South African Economy. This normal is defined by a shift that has had to take place in order for the country to progress.

The Communications and Technology sector has, for a long time, been one of the pillars of growth for the country and the Coronavirus pandemic has forced businesses to adopt a “new normal”, in which digital transformation is no longer an option, but a necessity. The pandemic has thus acted as a catalyst for digital transformation, with businesses across industries investing in communications and technology to enable remote work, collaboration and customer service.

This means a new way of thinking about how businesses operate and provide a platform for the rest of the country to thrive.

It is against this background that SACCI has brought business together to share their definition of a New Normal in the South African Economy, Communications and Technology which will play a critical role in enabling economic recovery and much-needed growth. This means a new way of thinking about how businesses operate and provide a platform for the rest of the country to thrive.

Our speakers include representatives from MultiChoice, African Bank and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). We will also have the Chief Executive of the newly-launched Sovereign Africa Ratings Agency, a new player that promises to give objective and scientific sovereign ratings to the world.

SACCI will also be launching South Africa’s first-ever Small Business Growth Index, an initiative that will be run by SACCI and UNISA’s Bureau of Market Research.

The Gala Dinner will be the closing event where SACCI will officially announce the new Board, welcome all new members that joined SACCI in 2022. His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of the Republic of South Africa, has been invited to give the Key Note Address.

This Keynote Address will be introduced by the newly-appointed Gauteng Premier, Mr Panyaza Lesufi.
2022 SACCI Annual Convention.

  • Date: 24 November 2022
  • Venue: Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
  • Theme: Business defining the new normal: Economy, Communications and Technology
For more information, contact SACCI:

Adress: 33 Fricker Road, Illovo, Sandton
Tel: 011 446 3800 | Email: info@sacci.org.za | Website: https://sacci.org.za
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sacciza | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SACCIza/

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