TEAM AMROD
CLASS OF 2024
Adam Fittinghoff
1. Where were you born? Krugersdorp
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
My late dad.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I would love to witness the great migration, in the Masai Mara.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? The power to mute people. Some people’s opinions don’t deserve a voice.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. One of my first work experiences visiting a client - I accidentally smashed the glass table in the reception of Nashua Mobile Head Office. My laptop bag flung over my shoulder as I bent down to place a box of training material on the floor and shattered the glass top - The noise was deafening and i was mortified!
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I played in a rugby curtain raiser at Ellispark when I was in Primary School.
2. I can barefoot waterski.
3. I’m 51 years old, been married for 18 years and still fit into my wedding suit.
Amanda Lekale
1. Where were you born?
Kwa-Ndebele, Mpumalanga
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
My father.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I would love to visit the Maldives or Zanzibar.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
Wonder Woman – confidence, agility and super speed.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
Favourite vacation in Cape Town - Loved it there and even went shark diving.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I’m a humanitarian at heart.
2. I love travelling and seeing places.
3. My sister changed her surname to Kardashian.
Amit Brill
1. Where were you born?
Israel
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Elon Musk.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. Visiting Japan is on my bucket list.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? To speed read, so that I can get to read more books
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
Playing golf with Gary Player
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I cannot stand mediocrity.
2. I’m impatient.
3. I love extreme sports.
Aneshree Pillay
1. Where were you born?
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal but I only stayed there for 1 week after I was born.
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
My late dad, because I really miss him and the conversations we had about life, over a meal.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have.
- I wish to visit Bali before I turn 41, which is this year.
- I wish to learn the skill of reading people’s minds. I just think it would help enhance my skills as a Manager.
- I hope to experience a simple uncomplicated life one day.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? I would love the extraordinary superpowers of kindness and love. Imagine a world where healing ripples throughout, from kindness and love. In the end, it won’t be our profits or titles that define us, it will be the love we gave and received. My goal with these superpowers would be to create world peace, ambitious I know.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. So, I used to dance on coffee tables. From a very early age I developed a love for dance. Being the performer that I am, when it was time for my family to watch their daily soaps, I would pull the coffee table in front of the TV and dance my heart out, forcing them to watch me instead of the TV. #bornadramaqueen
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I love to dance.
2. I’m intelligent.
3. I don’t have a driver’s licence.
Ayanda Nyakale
1. Where were you born?
Carletonville
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
The one individual that I would choose is my late younger sister and her two daughters, even though she was ill for a while, her passing was untimely and left a huge void in our lives. She gave birth to the most remarkable young ladies who are not only smart, but respectful and kind-hearted.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. A place I would love to visit one day is Disneyland, fulfilling a childhood dream.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
Mind reading / telepathy – It gives you an opportunity to know what people really think about. Also, you can connect with people on a different level.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. Visiting Portugal, France and Nice with my husband late last year, has to be my favourite vacation. We were celebrating his 40th birthday and it was his first time traveling to Europe. Sharing this experience with him was really amazing.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I have two daughters.
2. I am a social half marathon runner.
3. I can ride a bicycle.
Cindy Mynhardt
1. Where were you born?
Benoni, Gauteng
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Maggie Smith. She is my favourite actress and I think she will have some fascinating stories to share about her life.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I would love to go to Canada or Alaska to see the Northern Lights.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
The ability to teleport anyone and anything. I could travel, visit my family and friends abroad, go to the beach during lunch, have breakfast in Paris. I would never have to sit in traffic again.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. When I was little, I would go into my parents’ cupboards and take full bottles of perfume or anything that was new and unopened, and I would wrap it up and add it to their main gift for Birthdays or Christmas. I still remember them always acting surprised and thanking me. I did this every year.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I love clowns.
2. I’m afraid of the dark.
3. Ice-cream trucks terrify me.
David Dyantyi
1. Where were you born?
Soweto, Diepkloof
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Former President Thabo Mbeki. So that I could find out what he did right to achieve an average of 4.16% increase in GDP from the year 2000 to 2008.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. Learn to write with my other hand.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
The ability to control time. That way I would be able to revisit cherished moments, correct past mistakes, freeze time in beautiful moments to savour them for longer and finally I could move forward in time to see the outcome of my choices before making a decision.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
Growing up in Soweto back then, there were two sounds that excited us as kids and brought trauma to parents. First was the ice cream combi with its hypnotising sound that would result in any parent using their last bit of bread money on ice cream instead.
Second one was the most loved one, “Banana Kaar”. Banana Kaar – is a van / bakkie that was used to collect empty bottles for recycling purposes from township kids - this was a simple trade off, empty bottles in exchange for a scoop of cheese curls.
The more bottles given, the more cheese curls you got. The trick was to use your t-shirt to collect your prize. On the day of the Banana Kaar, we all wore the biggest t-shirts we could find so that we could get more cheese curls. The result was that baggy oversized t-shirts became very fashionable.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. My favourite subject at high school was Maths.
2. My favourite food is skopo (sheep head) and pap.
3. When I was young, we had seven dogs at home.
Debby Alves
1. Where were you born?
Johannesburg
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
If given the chance, I would cherish the opportunity to share another meal with my parents, both of whom have passed away, just to have another moment to talk and laugh together.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I would love to visit Santorini Island in Greece.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
I think I would choose the ability to manipulate time. The possibilities are vast, from pausing time to get things done, rewinding to correct mistakes, or even travelling through time to explore different eras.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. One of my fondest memories from childhood is when I used to spend school holidays at my granny’s house with all my cousins, I remember having a lot of fun and getting up to mischief together.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I speak four languages fluently.
2. I like binge watching a good TV show just to relax and unwind.
3. My family is quite large, consisting of five siblings and 11 nieces and nephews.
Dylan Brayshaw
1. Where were you born?
Boksburg
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Patrick Rothfuss, one of my favourite authors and I need to know when his third book is coming out.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. Learn to play golf - I have been playing for 25 years and I’m still terrible.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
Telepathy, would love to know what’s going on in Amit’s brain sometimes.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. Went on a memorable trip to Amsterdam with Nimrod when we were young, but you will have to ask him for the details…
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I have 9 tattoos.
2. I have a diploma in Marketing.
3. My dad once built a boat from paper and cardboard and sailed it across the Auckland Harbour.
Emily Phillips
1. Where were you born?
Johannesburg
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Sam Heughen from Outlander. Have you seen this man and heard that accent? Don’t care too much for the food.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I would love to be a full-time artist, travelling the world and painting.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
The mighty Super Poser and its epic superpower—cloning, baby! Picture this: with just a snap of my fingers, I could duplicate myself or anyone else. It’s like having my own personal army of clones at my beck and call. Need to juggle a gazillion tasks at once? No sweat! I’ll just clone myself a dozen times over and watch the chaos unfold in glorious HD. Got a project that needs the perfect team?
Easy peasy! I’ll clone those specific skill sets faster than you can say “Llew dependency,” and bam! Instant dream team, ready to conquer the world, one line of code at a time. And the joy of spending time with loved ones who live far away! Thanks to the Super Poser, distance becomes as irrelevant as yesterday’s news. I’ll just clone myself, hop on a plane, and presto! Quality time with Aunt Mabel in Timbuktu, or a cozy dinner with pals in Paris—no passport required. The possibilities are as vast as the universe itself. With the Super Poser, I could be everywhere and do everything, all at once. Who needs sleep when you’ve got clones, right?
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
The most cringe-worthy moment of my life, and the reason why skirts and office chairs are mortal enemies in my book. Picture this: I’m at my previous job, and we’re knee-deep in a severity 1 system issue. The tension in the air is so thick you could cut it with a knife. Fingers are being pointed faster than you can say “tech support.” I decide enough is enough; it’s time to gather the troops and have a serious chat. Let me set the scene: it’s me, the lone lady boss, surrounded by my team leads—all men, all suited up, all business. I’m feeling like the queen of the office, ready to lay down the law and get this mess sorted. So, there I am, in my trusty office chair, trying to keep a straight face while I deliver my “let’s get down to business” speech. But little did I know, my skirt had plans of its own. As I stand up—full of authority, mind you—my skirt decides it’s the perfect time to cozy up to the chair wheels. The next thing I know, I’m on my feet, and my skirt? Well, let’s just say it decided to stay back for a little solo performance. Cue the awkward silence. The room freezes. My team leads, bless their souls, try to salvage the situation with a collective “We didn’t see a thing,” but the look on their faces said it all. It was a sight no one could unsee. Needless to say, the arguments ceased, and miraculously, the system issue got resolved faster than you could say “wardrobe malfunction.” But oh boy, did the story spread like wildfire. From that day forward, I became known as the office legend—the one who bravely sacrificed her dignity for the greater good of tech support. And as for wearing skirts to work? Let’s just say I’ll stick to pants from now on. You never know when those office chairs might strike again.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I am a bit of a control freak.
2. I love ice cream.
3. I hate cooking.
Etienne van Wyk
1. Where were you born?
Kempton Park Hospital. Yes, the abandoned one that is now considered to be haunted.
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Simon Sinek. He has great insight into leadership principles and practices and I would love to just soak up his ideas and theories.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. One of my biggest dreams has always been to be a pilot.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
I think Magneto’s power is quite interesting. Although he is considered one of the “bad guys”, and I certainly don’t associate with that, the ability to control and manipulate metal does appeal to me as quite unique and interesting. I also think it has a lot of practical applications in daily life. Stuck in traffic? No problem, just move the cars out of your way. Need to change a tyre next to the road, no problem… happens in an instant. Locked yourself out of your house… just pick the lock with your mind. The possibilities are endless!
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
I once had the opportunity to go for an aerobatics flip in a 300 Extra - the planes used in the Red Bull air races where they fly at high speed through the pylons. We did rolls, loops and various crazy things, but the best of all was pulling 6G without a pressure suit – and handling it like a boss!
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. Many moons ago, on the way to an interview, someone cut me off quite badly in traffic. Things were said and signals shown but as it turned out, this was the guy interviewing me. He politely let me finish my coffee, but fair to say, I did not get the job!
2. One time, a guy was annoyed at me taking too long to go after the light turned green. He sped along next to me, opened his passenger window, yelled, screamed, and swore. Just then, he hit a stationary car who had stopped to turn right. He was so focussed on me that he did not pay attention to what was in front of him.
3. Not too long ago, on the way to the office, I was speeding quite a bit. The next thing, I see highway patrol in my rearview mirror. Completely distraught, I slowed down and moved over, expecting a massive fine, if not worse. To my surprise, they pulled up next to me, two young guys, smiling and signalling to race them. It was awesome! Weaving and bobbing through traffic and at one stage reaching speeds well over 200!!
Floyd Naidoo
1. Where were you born?
Durban
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
It would be my grandfather. He invested a lot of time, love and care in me growing up but never got to see me as an adult man. I would love to be able to take him to a nice restaurant for a meal, because we couldn’t afford to do this growing up.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I would love to get a degree in quality management and lean manufacturing. I will do this, and I will be the first one in my family to do so. It will also be to set an example for everyone else in the family and my kids too.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? Super speed, this would allow me to create time.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. It was my 30th birthday. I have a friend whose sons birthday is the same day as mine and I was asked to be the MC at his first birthday party, I was extremely nervous about it and spent two weeks preparing, discussing ideas and role playing with my friends. When I got to the party, I saw a X5 like Lawrence’s old one and told my friends that Law recently bought an X5, only to realise that it was a surprise party for me. I honestly had no idea that it was for me. Justin from the sales team was the photographer.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I absolutely love Indian food.
2. I don’t enjoy the outdoors or nature.
3. I find It difficult to make friends.
Gabi Bricker
1. Where were you born?
Durban
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
My late father.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I would love to become a farmer.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? A photographic memory.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
When my youngest daughter was born, I accidently put my other daughter’s name on her birth certificate.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I can cook a mean curry.
2. I play guitar.
3. I read poetry.
Gary Nelson
1. Where were you born?
Benoni, Gauteng
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
My mom – I did not get to spend enough time with her when she was alive.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have.
- I would love to travel along Route 66 in the USA.
- A skill I wish to learn - how to socialise with small town Americans.
- An experience I hope to have - exploring my love for the open road on a bike.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? The ability to slow down time when I am with my loved ones.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. Traveling in Africa – Too many stories to recite here – a combination of funny, frustrating and dangerous stories.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I love my family.
2. I love my bike.
3. I love aeroplane trips.
Gilbert Ndala
1. Where were you born? East Rand, Springs
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
My late mom. The void she left in my life is immeasurable.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I would love to go on a boat cruise.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
To see myself as others see me. It would be very interesting to find out what others think of me.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. Throughout my childhood, my granny always instructed us to come back home if it started raining whilst we were playing outside. If we didn’t listen she would give us a hiding. It was my first day of school in Grade 1 and it started raining, I outran the school’s caretaker on my way back home, just to make sure i didn’t break my granny’s rules.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I’m reliable.
2. My mom has a twin.
3. I can’t swim.
Grantley Holloway
1. Where were you born?
Johannesburg
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Arnold Schwarzenegger. He has achieved such a phenomenal amount in his life through basic, simple principles and methods.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. A chartered sailing trip around the Mediterranean with some family and friends.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
To heal by touch.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
Most of my favourite memories involve my family, but this was a friend thing: I had it easy during COVID-19 compared to most, for which I’m very grateful, but I still hated that period in our lives. Two of the things I missed most were being able to get together with friends, and being able to travel, which is one of my favourite things. One of my best friends, living in London, lost his wife to Cancer in January 2021, and it was heartbreaking to not be able to see and support him over the time leading up to that, as well as the time after her passing. I was stuck here in SA, with all the lockdown, mask wearing, social distancing etc. My favourite song of the time was “Closing Time” by Supersonic, as it reminded me of being out in a cosy pub, drinking and having fun with friends.
Once hope for a return to normal was ushered in by the vaccines, thoughts turned to a trip overseas. However, my wife wouldn’t be able to travel with me because of a clash with my son’s school terms at the time. Then one day she just said to me, “Grant, why don’t you go and visit Graeme? I’ll take care of Dan, and you go and see your friend.”
She didn’t need to ask twice, and I made the arrangements, ending up travelling together with another friend, and with Graeme’s brother. In February 2022 we were still wearing masks in SA, and there were still reduced social distancing measures in place, but England had dropped it all by then. We still had to wear masks on the plane, but once in London, it was the most liberating thing to suddenly not have to wear a mask. Hugging my friend when we landed was one of the most special moments, as well as seeing him reunited with his brother, who he also hadn’t seen through this whole terrible time. We got the best fish & chips ever for lunch that day and went to Spurs stadium to watch a football game. That weekend we headed up to Edinburgh by train, where Scotland had just dropped restrictions effective the day we arrived. It was a Friday, and we ended up in a quintessential Scottish pub, teaming with atmosphere and locals enjoying their newly recovered freedom. We had another 3 friends from the UK with us on that trip too. There was a one-man band playing, with the seven of us and the rest of the pub singing along, beer in one hand and the other on someone else’s shoulder. When the singer called “closing time” on his act, we simply paid him to play longer, as we merrily cherished one of the best evenings of our lives.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. After being charged by an elephant on a wet and dewy morning guided walk in the Kruger Park, the game ranger noticed footprints on my wife’s jacket, and they were identified as mine.
2. A casual 1-hour appointment re-arrangement made the difference between my wife and I being safe or being on a coastal road in Phuket when the 2004 Tsunami hit.
3. I once won R500,000 gambling online.
Hellen Niemand
1. Where were you born?
Germiston
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Jada Pinket-Smith, I want to know what happened to Tupac.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have.
For my 25th wedding anniversary we want to go on the MCS Boat Cruise which will be in 2025, so hoping to save up till then.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
To be invisible, no specific reason, but it sounds like fun.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. When I was 12 years old, my parents took me to Spur for my birthday. They secretly asked the waiters to surprise me with an ice cream and a sparkler, and to sing to me when they brought it. I got such a big fright that I killed the sparkler with my two fingers, which resulted in two blisters – one on my index finger and the other on my thumb.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I was 2nd princess in a beauty pageant.
2. I am afraid of heights and therefore have never flown.
3. I sing at karaoke bars on weekends.
Ilan Sloot
1. Where were you born?
Johannesburg
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
David Beckham, I have so many questions; sporting career, during and after retirement, fashion, family.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. Dubai.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
To control time, the most important thing we have.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
I was once at a hotel pool and I thought I was getting into the shallow end, but it was the deep end.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. Love family.
2. Love sport.
3. Love coffee.
Ina Nell
1. Where were you born?
Banff in Canada, relocated to South Africa when I was seven.
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Leonardo da Vinci: He was not only a brilliant artist but also a visionary scientist and inventor. I would choose to have a meal with him to explore his incredible creativity, gain insights into his artistic techniques, and discuss his groundbreaking scientific ideas. It would be fascinating to hear firsthand about his perspective on the world and his approach to combining art and science.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. One item on my bucket list is to visit CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research). I have always been fascinated by the field of particle physics and the incredible discoveries that have been made at CERN, such as the discovery of the Higgs boson. I would love to see the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) up close and learn more about the mysteries of the universe that scientists are trying to unravel. I have a large print of the boson in my office at home.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
Time travel. I could visit historically significant events, accomplish tasks without time constraints, or reflect on situations.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
For my 40th birthday I spent three weeks on a white shark research vessel with Marine Megafauna Foundation. We tracked the white shark migration through Neptune Island in Australia, catching, tagging and diving with them.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I have never been arrested.
2. I prefer solitude.
3. I enjoy drawing, painting and sculpting.
Jayson Friedman
1. Where were you born?
Johannesburg
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Jurgen Klopp; firstly because of my absolute love for Liverpool FC, and secondly because I think he is a phenomenal leader and human being.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I’ll share 2. I would love to go to Anfield to watch Liverpool play a live game, and I’ve always wanted to skydive, so hopefully I will tick one of the 2 off this year.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
The ability to morph into anyone and acquire their existing skillset too. I think it would make life so exciting and interesting, and imagine the fun you could have with this power lol!
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. The one that comes to mind is a prank I played on my brother Greg when we were growing up. He used to love those white chocolate easter eggs. So, the one day I bought some real eggs (which were also white in colour) and gave him one. He was so grateful, as he took the egg he caressed it, and then started licking it with a big smile on his face. After a few licks, he looked at me howling with laughter, only to realise what transpired!
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I am a huge fan of horror and slasher movies.
2. During a high school getaway, a friend of mine shaved my one eyebrow off whilst I was sleeping.
3. Two of my favourite music genres are boybands & ballads.
Jean-Pierre Denysschen
1. Where were you born?
South Rand Hospital, The Hill
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
My wife’s deceased father. He passed away in 1989 and he sounds like he was a very interesting man.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. To travel the rest of South Africa and bordering countries.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
Empathic abilities would be nice. I often misinterpret people’s intentions.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. A family vacation to the West Coast. We travelled for 3 weeks by car with no plan. Staying over at each stop for 2 - 3 nights.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I am always willing to help.
2. I love cheese.
3. I have 2 emotions: placid and angry. (That’s what my wife says anyway).
Jenade King
1. Where were you born?
Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
My mum, just to have one last laugh with her.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I’d love to study architecture, it has always been an interest of mine.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
Flying, I hate driving lol!
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. A unique experience was when I went on a microlight over Ballito beach, it was a great, yet scary experience
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I can’t do a cartwheel.
2. I love sushi.
3. When I was younger I dropped out of pre-school.
Jerusha McCabe
1. Where were you born?
Johannesburg
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Leonardo da Vinci, I think he was an amazing inventor with a fascinating mind and he was way ahead of his time.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I’d love to see the Northern Lights.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
The ability to talk to animals, I love animals and I think it would be interesting to get a true understanding of them.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. When I was 11, I was holding a piece of straw that had come from a thatch roof, I threw it back on the ground and it somehow cut 2 of my fingers open, 1 almost to the bone.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I went to an all-girls school from Grade 1 to Matric.
2. I have never read an e-book, only printed books.
3. I don’t eat bananas, but I love banana bread.
Joash Narainsamy
1. Where were you born?
Boksburg
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
With my mum, to show her how much I appreciate everything she has done for me.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have.
I would like to visit Mozambique, to experience the beautiful beaches and scenery and overall have a nice vacation.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
Teleportation, to make travelling easier. To visit different places in the world without the hassle of travelling and to teleport in and out of traffic.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
Growing up we went on annual vacations with my parents. The road trips, amazing food and scenery stand out as great memories for me.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I love spending time with my family.
2. I dislike busy places.
3. I don’t like spicy food.
Jodi Fittinghoff
1. Where were you born? Harare, Zimbabwe
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
I would choose Nelson Mandela – I would like to hear what he thinks about the state of South Africa and the corruption - after all his attempts to bring a rainbow nation at peace with itself, and the rest of the world.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have.
I have already ticked off 2 of my wishlists – I have run a full marathon and I swam with dolphins – my next wishlists are to try and read 1 book a month, and one day I hope to complete my Master’s degree.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
I would choose the power of being able to see a persons soul instead of their body. Our world is so caught up in physicality, that we often miss out on seeing and focusing on a person’s inner beauty. People are mainly judged on their physical appearance, when there is so much more intriguing stuff within, that we do not give time to notice – a pretty mind, heart & soul.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. When I went out as a teenager on a Saturday night, I used to stuff socks inside my boots, and believed I was taller!
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I once met George Michael in a London quick shop.
2. I have visited 13 countries so far.
3. I can play the guitar.
Jonathan Goldberg
1. Where were you born?
Azkaban
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Moses - to discuss the meaning of life.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. The Great Wall of China.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? The ability to endure fools, if you need to ask then I can’t explain.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
Arrived a day too early for a return flight home in a foreign country, luckily it was my wife’s mistake.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. Extremely professional.
2. Very professional.
3. And professional.
Keith Mudaly
1. Where were you born?
Phoenix, Durban
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Dr Jordan Peterson. I find him to be very interesting, learned and opinionated. I just started reading his book, “12 Rules for Life” after watching a lot of his videos online. Haven’t gotten very far though with my 5-year-old.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I would love to bungee jump off Bloukrans Bridge. One of the highest bungee jumps in the world right here in South Africa.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
To be able to teleport or fly – would beat the hell out of sitting in Joburg peak traffic, during load shedding.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. Paragliding off Signal Hill on a trip to Cape Town. Also one of my favourite vacations, as it was my honeymoon.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I am an adrenaline junkie but have had to put this on hold since becoming a father and husband.
2. I am open to trying things at least once. My view is that you cannot have an opinion or view of something, without fully experiencing and understanding it firsthand.
3. I love public speaking and engaging with large crowds of people.
Laine Walldorf
1. Where were you born?
Johannesburg
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
If given the opportunity, I would choose to have a meal with my late father. While I acknowledge there are countless interesting people in the world, both past and present, I don’t believe one meal is sufficient to uncover all their secrets. However, I do believe that sharing one more meal with my dad would be truly life changing. It would be an honour to be able to chat to him now, as the adult that I am. I would love for him to see where my life is at now, and I’m confident that the conversation would unfold in a significantly different manner, given that I am older, wiser and more mature.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I would love to experience a yoga retreat in Bali.
The yoga retreat because it would provide the opportunity to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life, providing a space for self-reflection and personal growth. It would also allow me to explore my yoga practice further, increasing my strength, flexibility and overall well-being. I also love the idea of sharing an experience like this with like-minded individuals.
Bali seems to be the perfect destination for this, offering the perfect balance of natural beauty and rich culture. I think it offers beautiful landscapes for exploring and has the right energy to compliment what would be a beautiful experience.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
If I could possess any superpower, it would be the ability to instantly master any musical instrument I touch. I could effortlessly become a rockstar!
Beyond the thrill of performing, I believe in the healing power of music. With this superpower, I could spread positive vibes with the goal of soothing and uplifting people.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
In Mexico, we went to the most epic theme park called Xel Ha. Whilst we were there, we went on a boat ride called “Adrenalina” in the sea. This was a fast boat that plunged us into the waves at 90km an hour, whilst also doing 360 degree turns. Suffice to say, this left us all soaked from head to toe but also smiling from ear-to-ear.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I always wanted to be a pilot.
2. I have sky dived.
3. I love 80’s music.
Lucky Mayisa
1. Where were you born?
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
My late father. He died when I was very young, I didn’t spend enough time with him.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have.
1. One item on my bucket list – to make sure that my daughter enrols at Wits for a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Degree next year.
2. Place to visit – England, Old Trafford to watch Manchester United play against Liverpool or Manchester City.
3. Skill I wish to learn - Arc welding.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
I would choose flying, I think I would really enjoy how free I would feel, knowing that I would have the ability to go almost everywhere. Also, I would see the world from a different perspective.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
My childhood memories are the best part of my life. I remember when I used to play soccer at school and in the nearby park with my friends and brothers, I was the shortest guy in the field but quick to run around with the ball frustrating my opponents, scoring lots of goals. Sometimes we went swimming in the dams and took part in stick fighting games. Every memory is etched in my heart and mind for eternity.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I can ride a bicycle.
2. I love watching soccer.
3. I can operate/fly an aeroplane.
Luyanda Mahlinza
1. Where were you born?
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal - Westville Hospital
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Candice Bremner - My high school English Teacher. Mrs Bremner was the best teacher I ever had, and I believe she, in a small but important way, cultivated who I am today. She was one of the most insightful, intelligent, and funniest people I knew. I’d love to thank her sincerely for how much she invested in me and have a bit of banter with her now that I’m older.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. A place I’d like to visit and possibly even live one day: Vancouver, Canada. Just because it quite literally looks perfect. Perfect combination of city, nature, food and people.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? Spiderman’s Spidey Sense.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. Me and 3 friends road tripped / hitch hiked / trained from Johannesburg to Cape Town along the Garden Route over the span of 3 weeks, stopping at various spots along the route in 2015 without a plan. Both terrifying and amazing all at once.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I’m double jointed at the knees.
2. I travelled to Italy for a year.
3. Running is my passion.
Mampai Mokoena
1. Where were you born?
Sebokeng, Vaal Triangle
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
I would choose my father or mother. They both passed away, and I feel there is a lot we didn’t get an opportunity to talk about.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. A submarine tour to explore the ocean. I believe there is a lot out there we don’t know about.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
I wish I could read minds or hear what people think. I find human behaviour, both good and bad, very interesting. I would love to see the world through other people’s eyes to better understand them or understand their behaviour.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. One memorable moment from high school was when my friends and I were running late for school and trying to outrun the teacher from closing the gate. While sprinting, I caught sight of my crush and missed a step, resulting in a spectacular fall into the dirt. It was very embarrassing, but somehow, I still managed to outrun the teacher!
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I am a professional singer.
2. I achieved a green belt in Karate when I was 20 years old.
3. I played ladies’ soccer when I was at tertiary.
Megan van Blerk
1. Where were you born?
Johannesburg
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Walt Disney – How could I not be left completely speechless and in awe, by a man that believed “it’s kind of fun to do the impossible”, and has inspired the world to dream, with his imagination.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have.
Space travel - as a tourist of course. I have many strengths, rocket science isn’t one of them.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
Time travel, so I can visit the future and reminisce in the past.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
I once reversed over a person, twice. Yes, it was entirely by accident and even though he was in complete shock, thankfully he wasn’t too injured.
While I was on my way home, explaining the ordeal on the phone to my parents, I realised that I had in fact committed a crime, by driving away.
Apparently, saying sorry is not sufficient in these sorts of circumstances, even though he only had a few bruises and a minor limp. What’s the statute of limitations on this sort of thing? #askingforafriend
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I once lost a trivia game to a couple of rocks.
2. I once got 18% for an Algebra test. In all honesty, I’m not even sure how I managed to get that.
3. I am a phenomenal cook and have been encouraged by my family and friends to enter Masterchef.
Michael Botha
1. Where were you born?
Masvingo, Zimbabwe
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Stephen Fry.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. Iceland (Northern Lights).
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? Creating and jumping through portals - You can go anywhere in the world instantly.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. Going elephant back riding in Hazyview.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I have flown over the Grand Canyon.
2. I have white water rafted below the Victoria Falls.
3. I have been to Robben Island.
Michelle Lawson
1. Where were you born?
Brits
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Honestly, it would be with my mom, she had such a way with people, I had friends come visit just to talk to my mom while I did something else. People just gravitated towards her and she wasn’t showy or overly confident, she was gentle and kind and did little things that made people feel special.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have.
Experience: le petit chef
Skill: graphic design and/or carpentry
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
To speed up or slow down time: to be able to slow or freeze time for clients when we have to fix something, then speed up internally so we can wow them.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
My hubby and I were dating at the time and I was invited to a kids birthday party or something, after the kiddies party, a few of us decided we wanted to go out for a drink or two. We ended up at this place called the HoutHuis, which literally started out as a little bar inside a wendy house that as it grew, just kept getting pieces added to it. As my hubby got to the bar, they gave him an umbrella because the roof didn’t join up, so right where you stood to order, the rain was pouring through the groove. He took it like a champ trying to hold the umbrella and drinks and not get wet while my friend and I just killed ourselves laughing.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I have 5 dogs, a cat, a bird and a fish.
2. I love zombie movies and series.
3. I am a night owl.
Mmatshepo Mothapo
1. Where were you born?
Ga-Mothapo, Limpopo
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
My aunt, because we were close and if I had an issue, she would be the first person to assist me. She passed away in February 2023, a year in which I endured many personal struggles. If she was still alive, she would have eased the burden.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I wish to visit heaven just to give my aunt a very big hug and tell her how much I appreciate, love and miss her.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
Heal people - last year my mom was diagnosed with spinal TB and seeing her not being able to move or go to the bathroom, made me wish I had the power to heal her.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
Favourite vacation was in January 2020, when I went to Bela Bela with my aunt and twins. We had so much fun and I wish to go back again.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I am shy.
2. I don’t drink.
3. I am impatient.
Nimrod Barlev
1. Where were you born?
Israel
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
If I could have an honest conversation with President Cyril Ramaphosa, I would love to understand the internal workings of government and the reasons why he cannot execute on the obvious things the country needs.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I would love to learn a 3rd language, either French or Spanish.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
I am happy with the superpowers I currently have.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
2 years ago, I took my boy, who is a big Liverpool fan like me, to Anfield to watch our team. Liverpool won 9-0 which is unheard of. On the flight on the way back, my son told me it was the best weekend of his life which made me so happy.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I love playing padel and golf.
2. My kids are the most important people in my life.
3. I love these sorts of questionnaires.
Noreen Mathews
1. Where were you born?
Johannesburg
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
The late Princess of Wales as she was an amazing lady.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. Would love to visit Greece.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
A built-in crystal ball as it would assist me in knowing, without being told, of any payroll changes that may occur in any given month.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. I went to an all-girl high school (Commercial High) and part of our physical education was to do (or try to do) gymnastics. I was in Grade 8, and we had a lesson on the bar. Needless to say, I fell on my head (which probably explains a lot) and from then on, I refused to do any of the gymnastics.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I have an 18-year-old grandson who wears a size 15 shoe and plays basketball.
2. When we used to go clubbing (and we did) my sister had a Ford Cortina. One Friday night the fanbelt snapped and I used a pair of pantyhose to make a temporary one.
3. I have a beautiful garden and nurture it myself.
Omer Aharoni
1. Where were you born?
Israel
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Oprah, I find her fascinating, she has survived and thrived after a very hard upbringing and traumatic ordeal. I think she’s empathetic and really wants to help people help themselves and I admire that.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I hope to one day be surrounded by successful businessmen and women and really learn from not only their journeys but how they think and see the world, people and challenges. This isn’t a once off moment in time, it’s a continuous connection and collaboration.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? I always wanted to fly when I was young, there’s something peaceful about it. Even though in this day and age I would probably want to have a more realistic superpower like strength and ability to fight. (Maybe superwoman has a mix of it all)
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. It’s hard to think of a memory that is not embarrassing for me. One of my favourite memories that stands out is from my childhood when, as a family, we would go on a lot of outdoor picnics (as we couldn’t really afford much else). These picnics were always fun, and it was just beautiful to be outdoors.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I can hula-hoop for hours.
2. I can roller-skate.
3. I can play soccer.
Orlando De Abreu
1. Where were you born? Cape Town
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
I would love to unpack the more personal side of Albert Einstein, exploring his views on the human race as a whole and how he dealt with having such a unique perspective on life and science, as well as the challenges he faced in communicating his views, especially when they were so ahead of their time.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I would love to do a Vespa Tour through Tuscany, Italy with my wife. I would also like to learn to play the piano and relearn Mandarin.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
Technological interface ability - the capacity to integrate, interrogate, and control diverse forms of technology, encompassing computers and the web. It also involves the proficiency to source any information. This capability would empower me to expedite the advancement of research in various fields. It could hasten progress in researching medical diseases, accelerate the human race’s exploration of space, and assist developing countries in overcoming their challenges while thwarting those with nefarious intentions.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. One of my favourite memories is the holiday in Koh Samui that Carla and I had many years ago, when we were not parents yet. It was such a simple time filled with carefree days and absolute bliss.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I can read and write Mandarin.
2. I have travelled to 23 countries.
3. I was an extreme sports adrenalin nut in my younger years and a Redbull downhill extreme competitor in 2001 and competitive enduro open class quad bike racer.
Penny Leigh Willie
1. Where were you born?
Durban
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
My uncle Paul, he had the most intriguing stories and experiences in life.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have.
To view the Northern Lights
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
Freedom of flight
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
Childhood memory – I would try and hide when my dad would come home from work, to scare him. He would act scared, then put me on his shoulders and spin me around.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I love the arcade.
2. My dream car is a Toyota Supra.
3. Peas are my favourite vegetable.
Roxane Hattingh
1. Where were you born?
Johannesburg
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
I’d choose my late dad - we have a lot to catch up on.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I would like to witness the Northern Lights in Iceland
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? The power to manipulate time would be incredible.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. One of my favourite holidays was a trip to Thailand, where I ended up getting engaged on Phi Phi Island.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I have never tasted meat before.
2. I have bungee jumped off the Victoria Falls.
3. My hobby is tin foil artistry.
Rudy Miranda
1. Where were you born?
Hillbrow
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
The unidentified “Tank Man” that stood in front of a column of tanks during the Tiananmen Square protests.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. Cuba, just to see how time has stood still since the 1950’s.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
The ability to make people reconcile their differences. Life is far too short!
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
Receiving my last hiding from my mom at the age of 19. Did not let my parents know that I was coming home late from varsity. I snuck into the house at about 3am and my mom was waiting up for me and promptly smacked me over the head with a broom. Lesson learnt!
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. Avoided military conscription by living with different friends and family for 2 years.
2. Was arrested for brawling in a night club in Hillbrow when I was 14.
3. Lived primarily on two-minute noodles for a year.
Shaun Roos
1. Where were you born?
Johannesburg
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
My grandfather, I miss the stories he used to tell us as kids. He was full of them.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I want to travel the world.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
I would love to freeze time. You can do anything you want if no one is watching.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
When I was 6 years old, I fell out of my mother’s car whilst we were turning a corner. This happened while coming back from a birthday party. The car door wasn’t closed properly, and I went tumbling onto Hendrik Potgieter and chased after my balloon.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I have 2 kids.
2. I have 3 brothers.
3. I go to sleep after midnight.
Shaun Rowan
1. Where were you born?
North West, Potchefstroom
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Joe Rogan – From being a television host on fear factor, to being a comedian, and now a UFC commentator and having his own YouTube channel where he has interviews with some of the most famous and inspirational people in our world, from David Goggins to Mike Tyson, Dana White, Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Imagine the stories he can share at a dinner table.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I would love to experience a full Formula 1 race weekend, from the practice rounds to qualification rounds up until race day. I would like to meet the drivers in their garages, see the actual cars, see how the pit operates etc.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? Is being a vampire considered having a superpower? Lol! if yes, then I would like to be a vampire in order to live forever.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. Meeting Barry Hilton is 1 of my unique memories.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I play golf occasionally.
2. I had braces in matric.
3. I have met the President.
Shaun Suckerman
1. Where were you born?
Johannesburg
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Johnny Goldberg. Johnny tells me daily that he has reached the pinnacle of his career and I want to know how I too can achieve this epic feat.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. Old Trafford, Manchester, England. Learn to speak Spanish. Go watch the Super Bowl live.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
To hear what people are thinking. So that I always know people’s true feelings, intentions, and thoughts.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. The day I lost a football bet to Nim. I had to come to work in the purple Liverpool away kit. This has haunted my soul and dreams. I had to attend the management meeting in this kit as well as be paraded by your grace Mr Barlev around the entire Amrod facility. I then had to go out to Tasha’s in Mall of Africa for lunch in the kit, as well as Shabbas dinner at Nim’s house to end off this horrific day and experience.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I am a better padel player than Nim.
2. I am a better golfer than Nim.
3. I am a better businessman than Nim.
Shawn Eksteen
1. Where were you born?
Vereeniging
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
I would choose to have a meal with Elon Musk for the chance to discuss innovative ideas in technology, and space exploration. His visionary thinking and impactful contributions to various industries make for a compelling and inspiring conversation, and I’m sure if the conversation went off course it would be even more interesting.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. Dubai, Burj Khalifa skydiving experience.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? Healing powers - cure illnesses and injuries in oneself and others.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. A few years back, I had my first skydiving experience in Cape Town. Standing on the edge of the plane, the adrenaline rush was surreal, and as I free-fell with Table Mountain in the backdrop, time stood still. The parachute opened, guiding me back down, and the memory of soaring above Cape Town’s breathtaking landscapes is absolutely incredible.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I am fluent in three languages.
2. I have jumped out of two planes before.
3. I attempted surfing but got nervous every time something touched my feet.
Sherri Rhode
1. Where were you born?
Durban
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Ryan Reynolds. Do I even have to say why? Lol!
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I would love to go to the Maldives.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
Time manipulation: being able to slow down, speed up, stop, or reverse time and change the course of events.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. I won 3rd place in an African Entrepreneurs competition with Dark & Lovely and She Leads Africa.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I have 3 daughters.
2. I speak 3 different languages.
3. I went sky diving.
Sumi Govender
1. Where were you born?
Benoni, Gauteng
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
My grandmother (dad’s mum). She was the definition of unconditional love and a great cook too.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I’d love to visit Japan at some point in my life.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
The power of flight - to optimise the little time we have and not have to waste it in Joburg traffic.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
The only thing that comes to mind is of a trip to Malaysia in 2016, the first leg of the trip was to a remote island named Rebak Island in Langkawi. This was by far the most memorable trip, as the entire island is the resort, there were no shops, no distractions or technology, just pure forced relaxation. It was a true breath of fresh air coming out of Johannesburg, and left me yearning for the same experience, even till today.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I suffer from extreme anxiety.
2. I am secretly an introvert.
3. I have a mancave that is access controlled and full of weird tech gadgets.
Tafadzwa Nyamayaro
1. Where were you born?
A small town called Bindura in Zimbabwe.
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
My dad. He passed away when I was 14 years old and it would be nice to see him again and update him on how my life has turned out.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I support local sho’t lefts any day, but the Maldives just looks so magical.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
To command or click my fingers for world-peace, so cliché, but imagine a peaceful world with no wars that destroy the lives of millions of innocent people.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. I got lost at a trade fair, similar to Rand Show at the age of 4 and I couldn’t quite talk yet, which made it hard for security to call out my name on the intercom. I try to forget it but every family meeting, and every introduction goes like this: This is Tafadzwa, the one that couldn’t say her name when she got lost. Suffice to say, everyone has a blast remembering this, even 39 years later.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I have 13 brothers and sisters.
2. I have been to China, America and Australia.
3. I once directed a small Christian music group, consisting of 6 members and they recorded one album.
Taliya Soobramoney
1. Where were you born?
St. Augustine’s Hospital, Durban
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Warren Buffet, I admire his wit as well as his humble and simplistic approach to business and life.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I would love to play the piano.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
To teleport to places with others, less travel time and more experiences to enjoy.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
Favourite vacation was in Umhlanga, the amazing view of the beach from the balcony and the place itself was really great and relaxing.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I can sing.
2. I auditioned for Idols SA.
3. I watch a lot of football and love it.
Tshepo Pitsoane
1. Where were you born?
Baragwaneth hospital in Soweto
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
I would choose my dad, I never got a chance to know him so it would be nice to have a conversation with him.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I would like to visit Egypt, I have always been intrigued with the pyramids and seeing them in person would make me the happiest soul alive.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
It would be nice if I could be telepathic, I would know what poor people desire and make it a reality for them.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
When I was 14 years old, I got a chance to go to Durban for the 1st time and spent a week there. It was a school trip so learners from other schools were there as well. It was nice seeing different ethnic backgrounds and people with different cultures spend time together having fun without a care in the world.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I am passionate about making a positive impact on the world.
2. I am driven by my ambition and strive for excellence in whatever I do.
3. I am faithful to my girlfriend.
Vanishree Nagiah
1. Where were you born?
Stanger, Dolphin Coast - KwaZulu-Natal
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
My grandpa – He passed away when I was quite young, he was my favourite person, and I would love to have one last chat with him as an adult.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I have a passion for exploring new things, so I have a travel bucket list of at least 40 destinations. I try to do at least 1-2 travel adventures a year…10 down and 30+ to go.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? Invisibility - no reason other than I’m a Harry Potter fan, and I feel I could do a lot with a cloak of invisibility.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience.
I do a lot of beach holidays… but my favourite beach is where I grew up, Tinley Manor on the Dolphin Coast. I have a number of happy childhood memories of being at that particular beach, sometimes just chilling, hanging out with friends, and even learning how to fish there. Regardless of how many other places I visit, this will always hold a special place in my heart.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I believe the earth is flat and I have the research to prove it!
2. I’m an avid reader, it’s a daily must regardless of what I’ve got going on and I read about 300 books in 2023.
3. My younger self had no concept of self-preservation. You could often find me testing my limits by engaging in extreme activities such as jumping off moving trains & buses, roofs - resulting in only 3 fractured bones, but lots of sprains, cuts and bruises…and a lot of parental shouting.
Wayne Bloch
1. Where were you born?
Johannesburg
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why? My father, for obvious reasons.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have. I would love to visit Alaska.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? To fly, that way I would get to see the world.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. I once assisted the UN in delivering aid.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I have a sister who is 18 years younger than me.
2. My favourite vacation spot is the Kruger National Park.
3. I have never been on a roller coaster.
Zanele Khoza
1. Where were you born?
Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal
2. If you could have a meal with any individual, living or deceased, who would you choose and why?
Robin Sharma. I have high respect for his trail of thought and approach to leadership and personal mastery.
3. Share one item on your bucket list: a place you wish to visit, a skill you wish to learn or an experience you hope to have.
1. I wish to visit the Maldives.
2. I wish to master the art of meditation.
3. I wish to experience a close encounter with an eagle, a Bald Eagle in particular.
4. I wish for continuous self-development to serve others better.
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? Eradicate poverty in the world and create more love for each other.
5. Share a memorable or funny story from your past, a childhood memory, a favourite vacation, or just a unique experience. Snorkeling in Mauritius.
6. Share three statements about yourselves – two truths and one lie.
1. I’m a single mother to a 20-year-old son.
2. I love marriage and have been married 5 times.
3. I hope to make a positive impact on humanity.