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Entrepreneurs advance through participating in competitions

Winner of the category Women Owned Business at the Western Cape Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards. From left: Abe Oliver, Steve Reid, Ms Terine Lott Cupido, Mr Cupido and Collen Dlamini of Future Managers.

Over the past 5 years of being in operation, the False Bay TVET College Centre for Entrepreneurship has seen the value of encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs to participate in events and competitions in the very active space in the Western Cape. One of these competitions is the Western Cape Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards.

Now in its second year, the Western Cape Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards celebrates the hard work of entrepreneurs and their contribution to job creation and growth.

In 2019, 133 entries were received within the six categories. The successful finalists had the opportunity to present their businesses to an independent judging panel. A diverse group of businesses entered, and judges were impressed with the passion and commitment shown by every finalist.

We are thrilled that 3 of the 12 finalists are beneficiaries of the CFE/RI (Centre for Entrepreneurship/Rapid Incubator). I trust their answers inspire greater participation in the competitive environment in 2020.

We asked finalists to comment on the value of the competition, and also to give one “nugget” to the readers: 


Culture Lab

Amy Murray and Jacques van Zyl

“Our entry into the WCERA was rather last minute. Vanessa, our mentor, told us in passing that the deadline had been extended and we should enter if we can (I think we had 24 hours or so). Because of this we had little expectations or knowledge on what exactly we were entering. So, when we were called for the presentation training, we were utterly thrilled and looked into the awards a bit deeper.

We discovered the incredible opportunity the WCERA has to offer; not only can one win recognition for their hard work, monetary assistance that goes a very long way for entrepreneurs, mentorship and consulting assistance that we may not have received or purchased without the award, but we also got to meet fellow entrepreneurs and network with a vast field of people with plenty of experience, knowledge and connections. In addition to this, we got to exhibit our product to an audience we do not usually get to reach. Needless to say, we were extremely honoured to be a part of the entire experience.

Prior to becoming a full-blown entrepreneur, I certainly had a misconception of the intensity, hard work, long hours, juggling of hats and financial stress that goes with the title. The hard times are very hard, but the good times are better than most others, I think that is what has kept me in it.”


EmpowerLink Services

Terine Lott-Cupido

“I feel honored and humbled to have been selected as the recipient of the Western Cape Women-owned Business 2019 award. Participating in the WCERA2019, has given me the opportunity to reflect on our progress and impact made to date, as a business.

It has helped us, as EmpowerLink Services, share our past progress made and future growth plans, not only in terms of job creation, but also factoring in our role in community involvement, innovation, economic development and the implementation of clean ‘green’ systems, as a HR consulting business. This has given me, as the business owner, a refreshed perspective on our business development, going forward. A special thanks to Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Enterprise Development Directorate, for this wonderful initiative, as well as to all the role players involved in making this event possible, including the judging panel and sponsors.

The WCERA competition was a great learning opportunity and a platform for market linkages. As WCERA 2019 finalists, we were all afforded the opportunity to showcase our service offering to industry at the Western Cape Local Content and Production Summit and Exhibition hosted by the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism in November 2019, which we are truly grateful for.

I would therefore encourage entrepreneurs to make use of these kinds of competitions. Enter. You will never know, until you try.”


Get Ready START

Verna and Craig Christian

“The value that we have derived from the WCERA competition and event is being recognised and appreciated as a compliant supplier by the WC Government Department of Economic Development. We feel valued as a partner with the Department in our mission to develop our youth into confident, economically active participants that will drive economic development in this country. The Centre for Entrepreneurship has unlocked that door of opportunity for us and we would not have made it this far without the help of the WC Government Department of Economic Development. Thank you, our hard work in growing our business is bearing fruit.

Craig and I have two very sporty, young kids and being present in our kids’ lives as much as we can was one of the reasons for starting a business. Equally important to this is the one nugget that makes our eyes sparkle every day and that is being blessed to be able to do what you love every day of your life and earn a living that way. ‘If you do what you love you will never work a day in your life’.”


Intellicom

Aneesa Cader and Mogamat Abrahams

“PR, Networking, Authenticity and Credibility. Also, an objective view of the value and viability of the company as judges are there to critique!

Work to gain free time, not money. Time can easily be exchanged for money, but more money can never buy you more time!”


The Joinery

Natalie and Kim Ellis

“We found the opportunity to present our ideas to a large panel an extremely beneficial learning curve in how to present, engage and hold ourselves as entrepreneurs. It also allowed us to re-assess parts of our business through really looking deeper into the inner workings. We have since taken positive steps to further improve our processes.

We are innovators, creators and change agents and through having our own business can implement change ourselves, while encouraging others to join us and our movement towards a sustainable future for people and planet.”


Kidz Positive

Beatrice Delpierre

“Kidz Positive is like a family. Often, we get‘family’ that one doesn’t have enough time to really think about what is best for them. By entering the WCERA competition, it forced me to strategically think about the business side of running this ‘family’, so it was very worthwhile spending some time to really study the broad, financial realities of running such a ‘family’. It was really valuable for me to look at the business side of it, as opposed to just running it and keeping it going week by week on a practical level.

Perseverance – Just being able to keep pushing through the many challenges that inevitably present themselves, as well as the many frustrations and difficulties that seem to delay one in achieving ultimate success.”


Article by Mr Steve Reid, False Bay TVET College Centre for Entrepreneurship / Rapid Incubator Manager.
Learn more: www.falsebayincubate.co.za 

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ILTM and WTM Africa 2020 to go ahead with COVID-19 precautions in place

While several major international events have confirmed cancellation amidst fears of the global spread of the COVID-19 virus, Reed Exhibitions South Africa would like to advise that there are no plans to cancel ILTM or WTM Africa in Cape Town, running 2-8 April 2020.

“While ITB Berlin was cancelled this past Friday, we have based our decision on the fact that our exhibitors fall outside of high-risk COVID-19 areas,” says Megan Oberholzer, Portfolio Director: Travel, Tourism & Sports Portfolio for Reed Exhibitions South Africa. “That being said, in terms of International Buyers, attendees from China, Korea, Iran, and Italy will no longer be visiting ILTM or WTM Africa 2020, in the interests of health and safety”.

While attendees from these four countries will no longer be attending ILTMA and WTMA 2020, Reed Exhibitions South Africa is replacing these attendees to waitlisted Buyers from other countries, who have subsequently taken them up. This will help ensure that exhibitors at the event will still enjoy a successful show.

“We will continue to monitor all areas and the relative Buyer origins on a daily basis. Additional hygiene precautions have been put in place, including the placement of alcohol-based hand sanitisers and tissues throughout the venue,” says Oberholzer. “Reed Exhibitions takes our exhibitors’, buyers’, visitors’ and staff’s well-being extremely seriously and the measures put in place are all geared towards ensuring the health and safety of all attending the event”.

ILTM Africa takes place at Moyo, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden from 2-4 April. Find out more about #ILTMA20 at https://www.iltm.com/africa/

WTM Africa takes place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 6-8 April. Find out more about #WTMA20 at http://africa.wtm.com/.

Building Africa’s 4IR readiness

In this year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), the theme of which was Following up on our commitments: making your future work better, President Cyril Ramaphosa provided a ray of hope to the construction industry by sharing several shovel-ready projects that are coming on stream thanks to the Infrastructure Fund implementation team. “The cranes and yellow equipment that we have longed to see across the landscape of our country will once again soon be an everyday sight.”

Added to this, he noted that the digital economy will increasingly become a driver of growth and a creator of employment. This was a re-emphasis of last year’s SONA in which he stressed the urgency of equipping the nation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the necessity to adapt to and embrace the various opportunities it presents.

“With the recent introduction of 4IR technologies, built assets are changing and impacting the entire construction value chain. In fact, a study published in the International Journal of Architectural, Civil and Construction Sciences, titled Construction 4.0: The Future of the Construction Industry in South Africa, found that adopting 4IR technology in the construction industry will not only improve the performance of the industry regarding cost and time savings, but will also create sustainable buildings.

With 4IR, the built industry has the opportunity to leapfrog to more efficient production, successful business models and competitive value chains. What all this tells me is that digitising Africa’s construction industry, from inception all the way through to facilities management, will make it more attractive to potential investors and, in turn, boost its contribution to GDP,” says Johan van Wyk, Commercial Director, African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo.

Informing and assisting the industry on how to adapt to and embrace these and other changes, will be the African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo – the global hub for the African construction industry – taking place from 9 to 11 June 2020, at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. This year’s event will focus on transformation in the construction industry and its adaptation to the 4IR.

Thousands of built environment professionals from over 45 countries are expected to attend the expo where they will get to learn new professional skills, discover the latest products and innovations showcased by more than 250 local and international exhibitors.

One of the highlights of the event will be the Stakeholder Engagement Forum, taking place on 10 June 2020, where, under this year’s theme of Building Africa’s 4IR Readiness, some of the brightest minds will examine how the built environment will thrive in the 4IR, based on the progress thus far. These crucial discussions will not only support job creation in the sector but highlight how today’s projects should be planned, designed, operated and decommissioned. Invited to deliver the keynote address during the Host Ministerial Opening Keynote on 9 June 2020, is the Honourable Patricia De Lille, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure. Also invited to participate are Geoff Makhubo, the Mayor of the City of Johannesburg and Tasneem Motara, the MEC for Infrastructure Development and Property Management from Gauteng Provincial Government.

Aubrey Tshalata, President of the National African Federation for the Building Industry (NAFBI), says, “The African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo remains one of the most relevant Industry events as it presents a platform for industry players to convene under one roof to present new trends, engage with government and industry experts on key challenges and evaluate progress made in advancing technological innovation and transformation.”

With the President mentioning the development of a new smart-city which would be “a truly post-apartheid city that would rise to change the social and economic apartheid spatial architecture,” another drawcard will be the 4th African Smart Cities Summit, taking place 9 to 12 June.

The week-long summit has been devised in consultation with an advisory board comprised of 20 professionals from across the built environment and smart cities sector around the world. Among them are David Kramer, Deputy Director General: ICT at the Gauteng Provincial Government from South Africa; Oualid Ali, President of the Future Cities Council from Canada; Rose Moyo, Senior ICT Solution Expert at Huawei from South Africa; and Eng. John Tanui, Chief Executive Officer of Konza Technopolis Development Authority in Kenya.

The programme will include talks from high-profile industry players from across the continent. They will unpack how smarter cities can mitigate urban African challenges, provide a roadmap for the public and private sector to work together on supporting smart city transition and look to various smart city projects for lessons learnt, challenges faced and solutions developed. In addition, attendees will get to explore exhibitor demos in the Smart Cities pavilion on the expo floor, attend the Smart Architecture Night School, and visit key sites to experience smart city solutions and technologies in action. Plus, excellence in the industry will be acknowledged at a glittering awards ceremony, taking place 10 June.

“We look forward to making your future work better and to building Africa together,” concludes van Wyk.

For more information: https://www.africanconstructionexpo.com/

Central Energy Fund partners with Africa Energy Indaba 2020

This globally recognised event attracts the highest quality speakers, senior decision-makers including Ministers, heads of National Oil Companies & State Owned Entities in the energy sector with the aim to address Africa’s energy poverty alleviation and to ensure reliable and affordable energy solutions for the continent.

“As the CEF Group of companies, we are proud to be part of this ground breaking energy platform where Africans will provide African energy solutions to African energy problems. The inking of this partnership could not have come at a better time when the CEF Group is embarking on a campaign to drive investments in the energy value chain geared to drive the South African economy and create much needed job opportunities,” says CEF Group Acting Group Executive, Mr Lufuno Makhuba.

“This unique partnership between the CEF and Africa Energy Indaba is to provide the quintessential platform for energy industry players to gain considerable insights into capitalising on the various opportunities presented by the continent’s energy sector,” said, Managing Director of Africa Energy Indaba, Ms Liz Hart.

During the three days’ conference, low carbon alternatives will be explored in-depth along with the associated challenges and solutions thereof. An unrivalled collaboration of this nature is set to empower sectoral stakeholders with prevalent and cutting-edge industry content. Discussions will unearth a plethora of insights for event attendees, ultimately leading the way for a more progressive, prosperous and sustainable energy landscape and economy as a whole.

“We believe that through this partnership the Group will lay a solid foundation to address the challenges that lies ahead in the security of South Africa’s energy future by engaging with various partners and investors in our quest to create shareholder value as well as addressing the triple challenge of unemployment, inequality and energy poverty,” said Makhuba.

Register for the conference

For more information, visit https://www.africaenergyindaba.com/

 

Airlink introduces flights between Johannesburg and East London

The E190 E-jets are configured with 6 business and 92 economy class seats.

Airlink is pleased to announce that it will launch a mid-morning flight between Johannesburg and East London from 16 March 2020, increasing customer convenience, connections and business class.

The key objective of this flight is to provide connections with international and regional flights arriving in the early morning at OR Tambo International.

The flights will depart daily from Johannesburg at 10h10, arriving in East London at 11h45. The return flight will depart East London at 12h15, arriving in Johannesburg at 13h45.

Airlink’s E-jet services will offer an intra-continental style business class service. The cabin layout features expansive business class seats and provides economy class travellers with enhanced comfort by way of a generous seat pitch in a two plus two abreast seating configurations. Each seat offers either a window or an aisle option and ample overhead bin space to accommodate carry-on items. The E190 E-jets are configured with 6 business and 92 economy class seats.

The flight has been timed to maximize connections for International travellers to connect seamlessly with Airlink following their arrival on South African Airways, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, Emirates, Qatar, Cathay Pacific and the other global partner flights off their early morning long-haul arrivals at OR Tambo, minimizing time spent in airport transfers.

Airlink flights will operate under the “SA8” flight code until 10 June 2020, after which they will be operated under Airlink’s unique “4Z” code.

“4Z” tickets are already available through travel agents, tour operators and online at www.flyairlink.com

About Airlink

Airlink is a privately-owned BBBEE Level 4 business with strong institutional shareholders and a respectable track record of consistent profitability over the past 28 years.

The regional feeder airline headquartered in Johannesburg has the largest fleet of commercial jetliners in Southern Africa and operates more than 5 600 flights per month on 55 routes to 39 destinations in nine African countries with a better than 95% on time performance.

Last year Airlink carried almost two million passengers on their more than 63 000 flights.

Young Engineers Motor Development Programme launches first car

The College of Cape Town’s Athlone campus launched its first racing car on 8 December 2019 at Killarney International Raceway .

The car was modified and re-built by the college’s Automotive Motor Mechanics Learners Apprenticeship Group, under the Young Engineers Motor Development Programme. The launch coincided with the annual Killarney International Raceway Motor Show, during which hundreds of exhibitors and car enthusiasts show off their vehicles.

The College of Cape Town’s race car stole the show and was the talk of the day.

To many of the learners this was just a pipe dream, until MerSETA “the champion SETA” committed to fund the Young Engineers Motor Development Programme. The project officially got off the ground early last year, 2019, in April. Elbows were greased, and the team of apprentice started setting the wheels in motion. The team invested so much time and effort into constructing and modifying a racing car from scratch, using all the knowledge gained in the classroom and workshop.

It was a busy and rewarding year for Senior lecturer Mr. Mogotsi Reuben Mokotedi and learners who worked hand in glove with other stakeholders that assisted them throughout the different phases of the exciting project. “The journery was long and hard, can’t wait to do it all over again. The determination and commitment demonstrated by the learners were remarkeble,” said Mr Mokotedi.

The aim of this project was to create exposure and opportunities for learners to gain valuable experience in the motor racing sector, through the assembling of a GTI Challenge Club formula racing vehicle which include working and learning as part of a motor racing support and mechanical team. This initiative is also aimed at redirecting young people away from illegal street racing and introducing them to professional racing, in a controlled and safe environment.

The venture is educational at the core, as it gives the learners an opportunity to practice their Engineering Theoretical Training, including Physics, Materials Science, Mathematics, Aerodynamics Computer Science and in particular, the Automotive Repair and Maintenance Training. One race car is the product of a various scientific and engineering disciplines.

The contribution of the learners does not end with the complete construction of the car, but as a team they will continue to race, service and maintain the vehicle according to the GTI Challenge Rules and Regulations. Killarney International Raceway has introduced a Driver’s Development Academy for young drivers to nurture their driving skills and expertise, which the learners will be part of.

There is great interest in motor sport amongst the youth, in particular those who have an interest in automobiles, and they are the ideal target market for the College. Most of the students at the Athlone campus are already involved in some form of racing. The campus has used numerous racing occasions as a marketing initiative and has built a sound relationship with the Killarney International Raceway. The college has also been exploring other initiatives to strengthen the association, and the race car will serve as an astounding marketing tool for the college.

Entry into the GTi Challenge Club formula racing will be at Class C, with progression up the classes as the team and driver(s) develop. Student progression will be based on the placement, or employability into other racing teams in different classes, or any other sphere within racing where their experience will be acknowledged, for further development and growth within the sector.

Furthermore, GTi Challenge is about friendships, family and camaraderie. On the track it is every driver for him/her self but off the track great friendships have been formed. It’s about helping a fellow driver work on his car or lending him parts to get his car fixed for the next race of the day, and this type of environment is ideal for student development and learning.

Students get an opportunity to learn from other teams in different classes within the challenge and can even get absorbed as team members, consequently enhancing our main objective for the project, experience, exposure and opportunities.

Visit www.cct.edu.za

Putting the spotlight on investment in transport infrastructure in Maputo this May

Transport infrastructure in Mozambique and its surrounding countries continue to attract attention, particularly the investment in its development or need thereof. If it is the latter, the port, rail and road authorities have to balance long-term needs against short-term project pressures.

Under this year’s theme of Prioritising Investment in Transport Infrastructure, experts in their field will gather at the second annual Transport Evolution Mozambique Forum and Showcase, taking place 13 and 14 May 2020 inside Mozambique’s Port of Maputo.

To identify solutions, which include but are not limited to funding, senior representatives from the private and public sector will highlight some of the top project priorities and what is needed to overcome hurdles that stagger successful project completion.

Mozambique will soon become one of the largest exporters of LNG in Africa, so there is a massive need for investment in infrastructure development,” says Jeff Blackbeard, who is the Regional Director for Africa and the Middle East at Moore Global.

Hosted by Maputo Port Development Company, the event forms part of dmg events’ Transport Evolution series which this year will also tackle corridor infrastructure and highlight best practice for its management and tools to enhance efficiency in order to increase intra-Africa trade.

Part of this discussion will be confirmed speaker Mbahupu Hippy Tjivikua the CEO of Walvis Bay Corridor Group, which is considered a corridor best practice for being instrumental in enhancing continental trade with a clear focus on positioning the port of Walvis Bay as an alternative trade route to and from landlocked SADC countries. It is evident that this year’s two-day forum will not simply be a discussion of challenges, but a learning experience for all those attending.

“Supported by Mozambique’s new Minister of Transport and Communication, Transport Evolution Mozambique allows leaders from the regional and international transport community to accelerate new business opportunities in the port, rail and road sectors,” says Daniel Bloch, Transport Evolution’s Portfolio Director. “This year, we are excited to introduce the exhibition showcase at Mozambique’s most important event in the transport calendar.”

With over 15 countries represented, those attending the forum and showcase will experience a deep dive into the Southern and Eastern region’s infrastructure needs, strategy and issues (not to mention gas in Mozambique and what it means for the traditional transport sector).

“We look forward to engaging in mutually beneficial discussions that will contribute to the exciting growth planned for the region,” says Bloch.

For more information, or to secure attendance, visit www.transportevolutionmz.com

Transport Evolution Mozambique Forum and Showcase dates and location:

  • Two-day conference and exhibition: 13 – 14 May 2020
  • MPDC welcome networking reception: 12 May 2020
  • Venue: Port of Maputo, Mozambique

Complimentary workshops at AEI to unveil energy insights to attendees

The Africa Energy Indaba is set to host an energy theater programme at the Cape Town International Convention Center (CTICC) consisting of various workshops open to the public. The workshops will focus on briefing attendees regarding the potential for growth within Africa’s solar energy sector as a possible market for investment by entrepreneurs and international organisations.

Sessions are set to discuss the rising costs of fossil fuels and non-renewable energy sources across Africa, which have created a burden on the collective economies of the African continent as the development of requisite infrastructures for the delivery of non-renewable energy sources such as coal and fossil fuels is expensive and time-consuming. Furthermore, the lack of infrastructure in remote and rural regions of the African continent has inspired a revolution towards the large-scale adoption of clean and renewable energy sources such as hydro and solar energy by the African people.

The workshops will present an overview of the increasing challenges being faced by the African continent in view of the growing rate of climate change and its adverse effects on agriculture, industry and commerce in Africa. The availability of easily accessible solar energy systems to the African population will be discussed as a highly beneficial step for the overall growth of the African industries.

Turnkey Solar Solutions is to host a workshop that will underpin the joint efforts of the African nations in developing innovative ways to establish clean energy systems, especially in remote locations where alternative energy means are scarce. A case study will be presented related to a community school that has fulfilled up to 70% of its energy needs by the use of solar energy systems which have helped cut electricity costs by half. Other such installations of solar energy infrastructures across the African continent for the benefit of the community at schools, hospitals, residences and community centers will also be discussed which have helped revolutionize the lifestyle of the African people without adding undue financial burdens on the population.

A unique session will be based on the initiation of the development of the African Special Economic Zone, which will provide incentives for investment in the energy sector for national and international organisations with a special interest in the green industry development. Entrepreneurship in the renewable energy sector has proved to be the most rewarding venture for many small firms and businesses and local communities are merging to bring solar energy systems to their homes and small businesses. The operational costs of developing and running industries across the African continent shall be unpacked, which are expected to be halved through the adoption of clean energy initiatives.

The workshop will include an overview of the solar renewable energy sector in Africa, which has grown from total of 18% market share in 2016 to approximately 35% market share in 2018. This rapid growth has been possible due to the development of innovative small-scale mobile technologies that have assisted in bringing solar energy systems to rural and remote communities in Africa, thereby empowering them to participate in trade and commerce on a larger scale due to access to computer systems, mobile devices and communication systems all being powered by renewable energy systems in areas where traditional energy infrastructures are difficult and highly costly to develop.

Access to the workshops is free and visitors keen to attend, need only to register at the exhibition entrance and are welcome to attend.

Learn more: https://www.africaenergyindaba.com/

South African managers turn to Guernsey funds

A scene from Guernsey's east coast

Guernsey, the specialist global centre for investment funds, has made significant gains in the numbers of funds domiciled in the island registered to be sold to retail investors in South Africa.

Figures from the online register of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa showed that at the end of January 2020, Guernsey was the domicile for 17 structures and 59 funds or sub-funds of umbrella funds, moving the island into the top three of foreign markets for South African managers for sale back into their domestic market.

Over the past three years Guernsey has claimed a near 25% share of the market for new fund portfolios, established by leading South African investment houses including Momentum, PSG and Peregrine.

James Crawford

During that period the number of structures established in Guernsey has risen by 21%, and associated portfolios by 73%.

South African managers also make significant use of Guernsey’s pioneering protected cell and incorporated cell structures for their offshore funds.

The growth in South African business in the island, which is situated between the UK and France, reflects the strong historical links between South African fund managers and wealth managers, and the island’s growing appeal for all sectors of financial management, including investment funds, private wealth, banking and pensions.

“There are a lot of long-term connections between Guernsey and South Africa and a lot of business coming to the island over the past few years,” says Christopher Jehan, Chairman of the Guernsey Investment and Funds Association (GIFA) and Principal of the funds consultancy Midshore, who analysed the FCA register.

“Guernsey is recognised in South Africa as being a quality jurisdiction, well regulated and well managed, with significant substance behind businesses, and offering tax neutrality.

“The South African market is also seeing that Guernsey fund are real competitors to the standard European UCITS model, highly competitive on cost to set up and service, time to establish, and ability to market where the managers are looking to raise capital.”

Guernsey delegations of investment funds experts have made regular visits to South Africa in recent years, the most recent at the end of February, to promote the island’s investment funds capabilities and strengths compared to other offshore jurisdictions.

South Africans often invest their offshore allowance into mutual funds operated by the same fund managers who manage their money at home, but domiciled in an offshore finance centre such as Guernsey.

Following relaxation of exchange controls, investment managers in South Africa have realised not only the opportunity to reinvest client money outside of the country, but also to encourage capital from overseas institutions and high net worth individuals into the country.

Guernsey funds offer comfort of stability, security, sustainability and substance for the South African market, and this is reflected in the growth which Guernsey is seeing.

Learn more about Guernsey’s investment strengths here: https://www.weareguernsey.com/business-in-guernsey/strengths/

South Africa Funds Roadshow heading to South Africa in February

A delegation from Guernsey is heading to South Africa from 24-28 February to promote Guernsey fund services and structures for private clients across the country.

The roadshow will be led by Guernsey Finance Director of International Business Development, James Crawford, who will be joined by representatives from Collas Crill, Intertrust Group, Grant Thornton and Midshore Consulting. While James and the delegation are in South Africa, they will be attending the SAVCA Conference in Stellenbosch.

See the delegation

Breakfast Briefings

The delegation from Guernsey will also be hosting two organised breakfast briefings, one in Johannesburg and one in Cape Town.

Johannesburg Breakfast Briefing
  • When: Monday 24 February, 7.30am – 10am
  • Where: Citadel Auditorium, 5th Floor, Katherine Towers, 1 Park Lane (entrance on 39 Weirda Road West), Weirda Valley, Sandton
Cape Town Breakfast Briefing
  • When: Friday 28 February, 7.30am- 10am
  • Where: Park Inn by Radisson, 10 Hemlock Street, Newlands
Learn more or register here