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INFORM, EDUCATE, EMPOWER NO BANK ACCOUNT? NO PROBLEM! SENDSPEND PAYMENT SYSTEM LAUNCHED FOR THE UNBANKED MILLIONS

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e are very proud to bring you this edition of Spotong, which is our first under the 3S Media banner! We have wonderful news to share with our readers, not only have we gone back to print, Spotong is now more frequent as a bimonthly publication which means more news, township stories, resources and advice for all township traders!

In our main feature we show you how Diageo South Africa has assisted more than 400 on-premise establishments to rebuild their businesses after the Covid-19 lockdowns with the #WeChoose campaign. A total of R200 million in stock replenishments, cash and marketing support has been given to restaurants, bars and taverns, as well as the beginning of a new movement to promote responsible drinking. Check out the stories of three township establishments who are receiving support from Diageo and how they are using the campaign to promote responsible trading and drinking.

Do you have no bank account but still want to trade? No problem! In our banking feature, we take a look at a new payment system launched for the unbanked. SendSpend, the brainchild of two South Africans, is a global payment system based on cloud and mobile technology. Millions of unbanked customers throughout Africa with an internet connection and access to a smart phone can now use this system which is not restricted to a particular mobile network or financial institution.

What makes this payment system ideal for township traders is that not only is it free and easy to use, but it also enables opportunities for agents which include mass-market retailers and township stores.

In our catering and hospitality feature, we bring you the latest innovations in equipment for your food business.

Check out the Kombo King, the portable solution to traditional ventilated fryers which ensures healthier food and a safer environment for your employees. We also look at Defy’s latest innovation – the solar hybrid fridge and freezer range – designed with Africa in mind, with features which makes this product range a reliable partner in our homes and businesses by reducing rising electricity costs and keeping food fresh during loadshedding.

And of course, we bring you the latest retail products and beverages to hit the shelves, cocktails and mocktails to add to your menu, inventory reminders and much, much more.

We love hearing from you and want to know about your township business.

Send all of your photos and letters to info@spotongmag.co.za and you could be featured in our next edition.

CONTENTS COLUMNS 1 SALTA goes online

MAIN FEATURE 2 Diageo SA launches #WeChoose to help liquor traders

FINANCE/BUSINESS/MANAGEMENT 6 No bank account? No problem!

8 Covid-19 relief funding assistance available

for SMMEs 10 POPI Act 101: A practical guide to the most

important aspects 11 Should you splurge? Or secure your financial

future?

RETAIL SEGMENT 12 Hot off the press 14 New on the shelf 16 Essential Retail Stock

LIQUOR SEGMENT 17 SAB secures green light to list SAB Zenzele Kabili 18 The Tavern Tatler 20 Brand New Beverages 23 Essential Liquor Stock

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SANCA partners with “I LOVE ALEX” to launch responsible beverage services initiative in Alexandra

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Michelin partners with the Soweto Motorbike School to tackle youth unemployment

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Nedbank steps up for the township economy

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Recipes: Packed with the goodness of tomatoes

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Cocktails & Mocktails: Give your revenue a boost by adding variety to your menu with new cocktails, mocktails and iced-tea favourites

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The latest innovations in hospitality and catering equipment for your food business

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ALTA, the South African Liquor Traders Association, is a non-profit organisation to protect and promote the interests of taverners, shebeen owners, bootleggers, liquor store owners, pub owners, nightclub owners, restaurants, bed and breakfasts, caterers and all its members, as determined by the constitution.

SALTA GOES ONLINE! www.mysalta.co.za is available to all members and liquor traders across SA

Salta is the voice of the liquor traders and as we are a national organisation and have a number of branches, having an online presence through a website that is accessible 24/7 is essential. It also establishes credibility as an organisation for our members and the public. The website was implemented to initiate guidance on liquor regulations, liquor compliance and to share crucial information. The website will also attract individuals who are interested in becoming liquor traders and they can now access guidelines and information on license application procedures and requirements as well as how to become Salta members.

It is also beneficial for our youth as today’s generation is thriving with young people who are becoming entrepreneurs and business owners in the liquor industry. It is a great privilege and honour to have young people joining the organisation and become members of SALTA as our priority is to educate and channel the youth on the right path as liquor traders. Most of our younger members have inherited their businesses from their parents and still need enlightenment on running these businesses and this information is provided for them on the website.

Salta has partnered with Consumatech through its Sisonke online market.

Sisonke is a B2B online marketplace that consolidates orders from small businesses so they can source products higher up in the value chain and get the benefits of buying at scale. Sisonke also facilitates the delivery of products directly to customers and optimises the logistics to create further value. Sisonke offers access to market for products that cannot get through established retail chains. Follow Salta on its social media pages Facebook: mysalta, and Instagram: @mysalta, and on the website: www.mysalta.co.za

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DIAGEO SA LAUNCHES TO HELP LIQUOR TRADERS #WeChoose to Trade Responsibly and #WeChoose to Drink Responsibly

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iageo South Africa has assisted more than 400 on-premise establishments to rebuild their businesses after the Covid-19 lockdowns. A total of R200 million in stock replenishments, cash and marketing support has been given to bars, taverns and restaurants, as well as the beginning of a new movement to promote responsible drinking.

The #WeChoose campaign, launched by Diageo in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, aims to help rebuild on-premise establishments that have been hit by repeated lockdowns totalling many months of closure or very restricted trade hours. “We want to see businesses thrive again and people to be able to come together, but we aim to do this responsibly in terms of both trading safely and consuming responsibly,” said Diageo SA’s marketing director Zizwe Vundla.

“The country’s extended alcohol bans have heavily impacted businesses and the families behind them, not to mention the wider supply chain, and the millions in lost taxes. Many small businesses have not survived, and jobs have been lost, causing people to slide into poverty,” Vundla said.

“By Diageo providing stock injections, formal on-premise outlets can use the revenue generated to help get their establishment back up and running – such as renewing liquor licences and replenishing other stock.

Many of these outlets have exhausted their funds during lockdown and are unable to purchase stock to reopen. So, this is the difference between reopening and not.”

Each outlet chosen will receive stock of up to R6 000, depending on its size.

In addition, Diageo SA is providing marketing support to help generate publicity for onpremise outlets. “Many consumers might have forgotten their favourite local places during lockdown, so we are helping to remind

them, while at the same time encouraging responsible drinking.”

Diageo will provide the chosen liquor traders with retail and “Business of Bars” tender training, menu design and production, branded collateral – such as umbrellas and glassware – and small-scale activations to help them drive their volumes, “all of which will be in line with Covid-19 regulations, helping to ensure customer safety”.

Issues such as underage drinking, binge drinking and driving under the influence of alcohol will be tackled as part of the campaign.

Wendy Alberts, CEO of the Restaurant Association of South Africa, said many restaurants had closed their doors because they could not trade through the restrictions.

“It is imperative that all parts of industry come together. The consumer needs to play their part and the public needs to take responsibility – not only in the restaurant sector, but in terms of all public drinking.”

Lucky Ntimane, the convenor of the National Liquor Traders Council, added that the lockdown restrictions have been dire for 34 000 taverns, which had about 250 000 jobs linked to them. “Liquor traders must take a leading role in promoting the responsible consumption of alcohol.”

Diageo is calling on consumers and traders to remain vigilant about observing Covid-19 health and safety protocols. ”Diageo’s goal is an alcohol-safe South Africa and not an alcohol-free one. We truly believe that if properly and healthily regulated, the alcohol industry can be a positive force for South Africa,” Vundla said.

Here are stories of three township establishments who are receiving support from Diageo South Africa after the financial losses caused by the Covid-19 lockdown:

50 on Gugs owner, Sindile Kama

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Diageo helps keep chisanyama fires blazing at 50 On Gugs

Kama has run the Gugulethu hotspot with his wife Thandiswa since 2013. The restaurant has an outdoor seating area where people clamour for a variety of meat dishes served with pap or samp and beans.

“Covid-19 took our turnover down to 20%, and our staff complement has halved since we re-opened,” Kama said.

Kama said Diageo’s assistance came at the right time, saying #WeChoose was a big help, both in terms of financial assistance and in providing guidance regarding responsible trading. “People don’t realise that sanitiser costs money, especially over the long term. Must you increase your prices? Where does it fit into your budget?

We are grateful to the alcohol industry for assistance.”

with wires holding it together, and once cooked we top it with cheese and our own chakalaka,” says Kama.

50 On Gugs focuses on the local market. And the locals are loving his food, especially the 50 On Gugs sausage “pizza”, made with the team’s own sausage with unique spices. “It has no base, we roll out sausage in a circle

To ensure the safety of his patrons, Kama has increased the size of his outdoor area allowing tables to be scattered. “While business is picking up, we cannot plan any events with the pandemic and the curfew.”

While Kama is the marketer, Thandiswa is the financial brains of the business, counting every cent. “My role is to grow the numbers and create relationships and make sure we keep on the good side of all the authorities,” he said.

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Cape Town’s most popular chisanyama may have less action with the pandemic, but 50 On Gugs owner Sindile Kama says his local market is returning for a taste of their favourite braaied meats and a drink with friends.

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Reinvention keeps 88 Vilakazi Street thriving during lockdown The Covid-19 lockdown might have changed the face of 88 Vilakazi Street but the pandemic hasn’t been able to stifle the creativity of Nkululeko Dada Maseko, who has reinvented his hospitality business to meet the challenges head-on.

“When Covid-19 hit, the gin bar we were running closed down and we came up with the idea to start something different for Vilakazi Street, which is very formal and mostly restaurants,” Maseko said. 88 Beach Soweto was born in the larger outdoor space

Nkululeko Dada Maseko, Owner, 88 Vilakazi Street, Soweto

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behind the former gin bar, bringing a luxury party beach vibe to Soweto’s most famous street, featuring a large area of beach sand.

But cashflow has been tough during the lockdown and many jobs were lost as a result.

Maseko said Diageo’s financial support had helped the business to relaunch the gin studio space as Society 88. “This everyday venue will be a place to enjoy breakfast and do some work on your laptop, and in the evening, turn into a venue which curates experiences based on urban culture and music.”

“Diageo was a great help: they put money into our bottom line and allowed us to trade by giving us stock. We are also investing in our infrastructure so that we have an indoor and outdoor venue, which is suitable for all seasons. We have built a good business, but we understand this support is not compulsory.” “#WeChoose to trade responsibly and we ask our customers that they choose to be responsible too, and use #WeChoose to drink responsibly on their social media platforms to show support,” Maseko said.

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Ronald Ndlovu, Manager, The Establishment, Soweto

The Establishment cocktail bar and restaurant chain battles post-lockdown restrictions With “closed” signs on the doors of all three of The Establishment’s branches during the alcohol bans, gains made in the past five years have all but been destroyed thanks to the pandemic.

Prior to lockdown, patrons flocked to The Establishment for dining and a relaxed nightlife atmosphere, but for the past year, the branches in Alexandra, Spruitview and Diepkloof have suffered major losses due to the lockdown and alcohol bans.

The venues offer upmarket urban upbeat cocktail lounges and r estaurants which combine South African cuisine, art, local fashion and musical entertainment artistry with Western influences, for “an unforgettable experience that will leave you coming back for more,” says manager Ronald Ndlovu.

Ndlovu said that Covid-19 meant that “all our hard work has fallen by the wayside. In the restaurant industry there are not many profits, so once you’ve been closed for a month, you’re back to square one after paying rent and staff salaries.”

Once The Establishment can fully trade again, Ndlovu expects that turnover will still be down and visitor numbers lower. “People are cautious because of the pandemic, but we will play our part by making sure our stores are safe and that our customers enjoy themselves safely."

While landlords were generous at first, the third ban on alcohol sales has piled more debt atop outstanding debt from last year. “It is going to be a long road back,” Ndlovu said.

Of the overall investment Diageo SA is providing, the R200-million has been split as such:

“We have been left with about 15 staff members out of 100.”

Diageo helped The Establishment by providing a cash and stock injection, which Ndlovu said alleviated a lot of stress from the first lockdown.

• 20% towards stock injections, • 40% towards marketing and collateral, and • 30% towards outlet refurbishments and selling tools.

As the campaign involves, the budget is likely to increase and the splits may vary as things progress.

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NO BANK ACCOUNT? NO PROBLEM! SendSpend payment system launched for the unbanked millions

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n 2015 there were 350-million unbanked people in sub-Saharan Africa, according to The World Bank’s Global Findex Database.

Global Findex statistics are regarded as the world’s most comprehensive collection of data cited today, which analyses how adults save, borrow, make payments and manage risk.

By comparison, it is estimated that currently there are 500-million mobile subscribers within sub-Saharan Africa.

Globally, the number of people with no form of bank account stands at 1.7-billion people, although two-thirds of this population have access to a mobile phone.

These findings are the driving force behind SendSpend. This Londonbased fintech company, the brainchild of two South Africans, is a global payment system based on cloud and mobile technology, which enables the unbanked to pay online and remit money instantly to each other using only a smartphone.

Simply put, millions of unbanked customers throughout Africa with an internet connection and access to a smartphone will soon be able to use SendSpend, a payment system not restricted to a particular mobile network or financial institution.

The platform, which is now available in South Africa, is entirely digital and free for consumers, who can use SendSpend within minutes of registering via a downloaded App. “SendSpend is committed to enhance and uplift the lives of people in underserved local communities. Financial inclusion is a primary focus in achieving one of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals of eliminating poverty and SendSpend is very proud to be part of this very ambitious goal. We want to enable economically marginalised consumers to participate in the digital economy by having access to financial services,” says SendSpend group director and co-founder Tracy Andersson.

Unlike most other mobile payment systems, which are either linked to a bank account, a traditional payment card, or a mobile operator, this platform is solely owned and operated by SendSpend.

This eliminates unnecessary costs and complexities in the supply chain, enabling a much more affordable and user-friendly service to merchants and consumers.

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“We set out to develop a payment system that was affordable, secure and functional,” says Graham Davies, one of the two co-founders of SendSpend. “In addition, SendSpend’s flexible and dynamic architecture enables us to adapt to different compliance and regulatory requirements encountered by different countries. This allows us to offer a full suite of services and functionality when competitors often can’t.”

Customers top up a virtual card or withdraw funds at one of many SendSpend Cash In/Out Agents. Once the virtual card is loaded, funds can be spent at any participating merchant either by scanning a QR Code or by merely entering the registered mobile number into an online checkout. Peer-to-peer remittances within SendSpend are instant.

All transactions are authorised from within the app and two-factor authentication using an OTP is required for online transactions. These are unique features that are not offered by other payment systems designed for the unbanked.

SendSpend has not only created a free and easy to use payment system for unbanked customers, but also enables opportunities for agents, who include mass-market retailers and township stores.

SendSpend agents are able to generate income for themselves by setting their own cash-handling fees. This creates a competitive “market” economy and matches supply with demand. Agents can also attract more people to their store by offering this service and can reduce the amount of cash they need to keep in store.

“Our smart agents are the backbone of SendSpend’s agent network,” Andersson says. “We’re taking financial services right into the villages and rural areas that frequently pose a challenge to financial institutions.

Consumers no longer need to travel long distances to access financial services such as insurance, money transfers and online buying.”

A common challenge with online businesses in emerging markets is the issue of goods being delivered and a customer being unable to pay for them. SendSpend solves this problem by initially holding the online payment in escrow. In this way, the merchant has confidence that the goods will be paid for once delivered and the customer has confidence that they can cancel the order and have funds immediately refunded to their SendSpend e-wallet should the incorrect goods be delivered, or not be delivered at all.

Another unique feature is the agent search function that allows customers to find agents close by; similar to how you would find a ridehailing app. Available agents are displayed on a Google map, showing the distance and fees each agent charges for a deposit or withdrawal, giving power to the consumer to compare available options.

There are a variety of existing payment systems that can be used by the unbanked, but many have failed to adequately accommodate the specific challenges of an individual with no formal banking facilities.

SendSpend is unique. It was built from the get-go to be an “end to end” electronic payment system for the unbanked and provides customers with physical cash in hand, an affordable and immediate means to electronically pay someone else. This is exactly what sets SendSpend apart.

SendSpend is an authorised financial services provider, approved by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).

For more information, go to www.sendspend.co.za

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COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR SMMES SMMEstart, a WhatsAppbased business support resource, partners with Cobra to support local SMMEs available through the Cobra insights portal tells a tragic story about the state of SMMEs in South Africa today, and indicates that the road to recovery for these businesses and the wider economy will be exceptionally tough without interventions.

T he biggest hurdle small and micro enterprises must overcome is financing challenges. Securing capital or loan financing has become increasingly difficult for SMMEs. This is likely the result of a number of contributing factors, including high risk profiles of the applicant SMMEs, the absence of assets that can be leveraged as security, and the lack of a clear and viable business plan. Up to 62% of businesses seeking rescue assistance through Cobra choose not to first seek funding or assistance from their banks. This signals an absence of trust in traditional banking and finance structures and lending requirements.

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he Covid-19 Business Rescue Initiative (Cobra) has launched a new digital business rescue insights portal. Cobra’s insights reveal alarming new data that shows South African small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) – the nerve-centre of South African commerce – are in distress.

According to the data, a staggering 72% of the businesses that approached Cobra for business rescue support, advice and assistance since Cobra started in March 2020 are SMMEs employing between one and 10 people. The data also reveals that SMMEs based in Gauteng, the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal have been the hardest hit by Covid-19 and the consequent lockdowns on economic activity.

The sectors bearing the brunt of this impact are retail, construction, manufacturing, tourism and hospitality.

The devastating impact experienced by SMMEs is hugely concerning for South Africa’s economic stability. SMMEs play an essential role in growing our economy. According to Business Unity South Africa, SMMEs employ 47% of our local workforce and contribute more than 20% to our country’s gross domestic product. The new data now

Of the businesses that do ultimately request funding, the insights portal reveals that the most immediate need for funding by businesses with an annual turnover of less than R100 000, with 27% of applicants falling into this category; followed by businesses with an annual turnover of R500 000 to R1-million (22% of applicants).

Businesses in this category are particularly important to the economy – if they can be supported to survive and thrive beyond the R1-million annual turnover mark, value-added tax becomes payable on their turnover and they will play an even more useful role in growing our economy and providing jobs for South Africans.

But there is hope for these SMMEs in distress. SMMEstart, a WhatsAppbased business rescue advisory platform supported by Google.org, has joined Cobra as one of its partners. Together, Cobra and SMMEstart offer SMMEs the best actionable business support and business rescue information and resources on an intuitive and accessible platform, to aid them in their recovery from the effects of Covid-19.

Already, 10 000 users have interacted with SMMEstart and are using its central repository as a credible resource through which they can access information that will assist in their business’ turnaround and growth.

How to use SMMEstart: • Save the SMMEstart number to your contacts +27 600 110 11.

• Message the word ‘Hi’ to 0600 110 110 to receive the full menu of content.

• Follow the prompts. WhatsApp data charges apply.

For more information visit: www.cobra.org.za

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Tiger Brands launches R100-million venture capital fund to help small business owners

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iger Brands has established a venture capital fund as part of its effort to drive growth. The venture capital fund was launched in June 2021 and aims to give food and beverage startups the much-needed access to capital and capability required to grow their businesses.

The fund will assist entrepreneurs in securing capital while also helping Tiger explore new opportunities locally and across the African continent.

As a priority, the fund will invest in consumer brands and intellectual property within the food and beverage sector. There will be a secondary focus on capability and technology opportunities within across the value chain which can benefit the broader Tiger business.

Relevant opportunities will include emerging and existing consumer trends

such as health and nutrition, plant-based foods, convenience and snackification.

Becky Opdyke, the chief marketing officer at Tiger Brands, said, “Our strategy and vision is not only to continue being Africa’s largest food manufacturer, but also to ensure that we stay ahead of the curve in terms of trends to better cater to the evolving needs of our consumers.”

This initiative will provide Tiger with early access to opportunities, which in turn provides a pipeline of growth initiatives to fuel future growth.

Through this venture, Tiger Brands will expand its participation in new product categories, as well as enhancing its access to capabilities to continue serving its consumer base. Any fund-related queries may be sent to Venture.Capital@Tigerbrands.com

The Department of Small Business Development wants to help you with funding support to help your business grow

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he Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (TREP) is a dedicated programme to transform and integrate opportunities in townships and rural areas into productive business ventures.

The focus is to create platforms that provide the business support infrastructure and regulatory environment that enables entrepreneurs to thrive.

Target beneficiaries: Township and rural-based enterprises that are owned by entrepreneurs who are based in the townships or rural areas.

Initiative goal: To overcome the legacy of economic exclusion by creating conducive environment for entrepreneurial activity and provide dedicated business support to enterprises in rural and township areas including access to funding.

Channels: One-stop-shop business support service, business incubation (remote), business skills training, product development support, credit guarantee, pitch for funding, and access to funding including working capital.

How to participate: Township or rural-based entrepreneurs must apply for support including funding through the common application template from the Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda), the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (Sefa), National Empowerment Fund or the National Youth Development Agency. Business owners must be South African nationals.

Implementing agencies: Department of Small Business Development, Seda and Sefa.

Medium term strategic framework intervention: Facilitate the increase in the number of competitive small businesses with a focus on township economies and rural development.

The following schemes are available for qualifying entrepreneurs: • Small-scale bakeries and confectioneries support programme, • Autobody repairers and mechanics support programme (as well as small and independent autospares shops and informal automotive entrepreneurs), • Butcheries support programme, • Clothing, leather and textiles support programme, • Fruits and vegetables support programme, • Personal care support programme, • Spaza-shop support programme, • Shisanyama and cooked food support programme.

For more information on the programme, visit: www.dsbd.gov.za

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POPI ACT 101 – A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECTS All businesses with employees, customers and suppliers must comply with the Act By: Wendy Tembedza from Webber Wentzel

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ith the commencement date of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (Popi Act) of 1 July 2021 fast approaching, businesses should be reviewing their use of personal information to determine if it complies with the Act. It is important to understand that any business that has employees, customers and suppliers must comply with Popi when dealing with personal information. Below are a few tips on ways businesses can kick-start their compliance exercise.

Figure out what personal information you process and why Under Popi, a business must be able to justify why it holds personal information based on one of the several justifications set out in Popi.

This is a good opportunity for a business to assess what information it collects (whether from employees, customers, services providers or other third parties such as credit bureaus) and review whether that information is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. Minimality is key – business should not collect more personal information than

is required. Importantly, the term “personal information” is defined very broadly to mean any information that can be used to identify an individual person or another business entity.

Get rid of what you do not need Under Popi, a business cannot keep a record of personal information once the reason for which it was collected no longer exists, unless required by law. For example, unless required by law, a business should not keep personal information of any former supplier when the relationship has ended. Businesses should therefore check whether they are holding onto any old records of personal information that they no longer need and dispose of them in a secure manner. It is important to note that more data means more risk and it is best to purge what is not required.

Look at security Correct management of personal information means appropriate security must be in place to protect it. Popi requires a business to put in place “appropriate, reasonable technical

and organisational measures” to prevent loss, theft or damage to personal information. The suitability of security measures will depend on the business and the type of personal information it holds.

Marketing Opt-out marketing emails and SMSs are a thing of the past under Popi. Unless a person is an existing customer, a business cannot send him or her marketing emails or SMSs without first getting consent from the person. Any request for marketing consent must include language that is set out in the regulations to Popi.

Businesses should therefore review their direct marketing practices.

Go for the easy wins Popi compliance may seem like a daunting task but there are some “easy wins” when it comes to compliance. Basic documents used by the business will likely need updating for Popi compliance. These include company privacy policies and employee and supplier contracts.

All these documents should aid the business in proving its compliance with Popi.

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OR SECURE YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE? How to best save for the future and plan ahead

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ome would say that saving and proactively investing into the future was an easier discipline to manage in years gone by. Enter 2021, where social media and the pressure to keep up with the Kardashians have turned us into a nation drowning in more debt than we realise.

“Most South Africans have reached a crossroad in their financial journeys, which is why it has become crucial for consumers to take an honest look at how they manage their money and be more conscious of the choices they make,” says Sisandile Cikido, head of retail investments at Nedbank.

“While there is nothing inherently wrong with consumption – it is a key driver of economic growth – rampant consumerism at a large scale is unsustainable,” she explains. “The good news, however, is that it is possible to change this scenario and transform our reality from one of bills and financial stress to a healthy relationship with our money — and a more sustainable financial future.”

Cikido offers these four easy and effective tips on how to make better money choices.

1. Small changes can make a big difference

3. Life is so much better when it’s lived without regrets

Yes, it is hard to save in these tough times.

But, consider just how much that R30 visit to the coffee shop every morning is affecting your overall financial outlook. Add up all those days and you’ll see that it’s actually costing you just under R1 000 every month.

This is money you could be spending on getting yourself out of debt or investing into a better future for you and your family.

Think back to the December holiday you spent house-bound while your friends on social media made you green with envy from all their vacation posts. Now, think back to all those weekend nights you spent partying the night away that same year with … those same friends. It’s not about completely doing without, but rather cutting back a bit to pay for the holiday you were dreaming of going on.

2. Carefully consider that splurge

4. Use the right tools

Loving those sneakers you saw on the ‘gram? What if you signed up for a short course instead? You could even invest in a longstanding personal dream that is outside of your current career path, but truly makes you happy. Next time you want to splurge on a social media fad you don’t really need, compare the price of the item to an intangible investment, such as education or an additional contribution to your investment account, and choose the wiser option – you will thank yourself later down life’s path for making that decision. It’s like a love letter to you from you.

Even with the best intentions and sacrifices, your money management journey won’t take you as far as you dreamed without the correct investment vehicle. Elements to consider when putting your money away include costs such as management fees, administration fees and capital gains taxes.

Choose an investment account that offers competitive returns.

Make sure that the investment product you choose works for you, such as Nedbank’s Electronic Fixed Deposit Account or the Easy Access Deposit. These vehicles allow you to put away any surplus cash easily and quickly, earning up to 10.01% in interest.

Put your extra cash to work. For example, you could earn significant interest over an investment term of up to 60 months from as little as R1 000.

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Shoprite launches free monthly Xtra Savings Funeral Benefit There are three ways to sign up: • USSD: dial *134*569# • WhatsApp: add Shoprite (087 240 5709) as a contact and type “Hi” • Online: www.shoprite.co.za Xtra Savings Funeral Benefit members must swipe their Xtra Savings card in a Shoprite store at least four times a month, on four different days, to be eligible — and a minimum spend of R100 or more per swipe applies.

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Xtra Savings members can track their swipes as follows:

hoprite has launched an exclusive free funeral benefit offering for its Xtra Savings members. The programme is underwritten by Outsurance and will provide free month-to-month funeral benefits to beneficiaries of those who opt in and swipe their Xtra Savings cards four times or more during a calendar month.

In the event of a successful claim, the Xtra Savings Funeral Benefit will provide a predefined beneficiary access to a R4 500 Shoprite grocery voucher. The voucher is sent via SMS directly to the beneficiary’s phone and can be redeemed at any Shoprite store via the Shoprite Money Market Account.

The initiative is the latest value addition to Shoprite’s Xtra Savings programme, which has gained more than 11-million members, who’ve saved a collective R1.6-billion, since its launch just six months ago.

There are no sign-up costs or waiting periods, and no need to complete forms or undergo medical checks. Members simply need to opt in and meet basic monthly Xtra Savings card swipe requirements.

• Till slip: See the bottom of your till slip • USSD: *134*569# and select the Xtra Savings Funeral Benefit option • WhatsApp: Add 087 240 5709 as a contact, say “Hi” and select the Xtra Savings Funeral Benefit option The benefit is available to South African citizens between the ages of 18 and 64 who have a valid South African ID number.

Business Cash Advance now available to assist SMMEs and smaller unregistered businesses

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odacom Financial Services announces its latest lending product, VodaLend Business Cash Advance, which provides finance to smaller unregistered businesses in need of quick access to shortterm cash advances. Offering finance between R3 000 and R350 000 to customers using VodaPay point of sale (POS) devices, Business Cash Advance complements VodaLend’s range of lending products aimed at the SMME sector.

Business Cash Advance provides funding for partner SMMEs that trade using VodaPay’s POS devices, including VodaPay Max, E-Commerce Switch and VodaPay Chop-Chop QR code.

Funding is offered to the SMME based on its monthly turnover and, if accepted, is paid to the company within 24 hours.

To qualify, users of VodaPay’s POS devices need to have been trading for four months or more, have a monthly turnover of at least R3 000 (collected through the merchant’s wallet, regardless of the acceptance mechanism) as well as doing 10 payment transactions per month on the defined payment rails. No company registration or VAT numbers are required. Businesses seeking finance must apply via Vodacom’s SMME portal and from there, merchants can view the financing options on offer. Once the finance is approved, they can take it up whenever it is needed.

Non-qualifying VodaPay customers can also go to the SMME portal, where they are given a dashboard showing what they need to do in

order to qualify. Once qualified, acceptance can be done in under two minutes.

Start-ups and SMMEs are the backbone of the economy and allowing them access to agile finance is essential to their success. In keeping with Vodacom’s commitment to being a purpose-driven business, VodaLend and the Business Cash Advance offering serves and strengthens the small business sector where it is most essential.

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Shoprite launches mobile network with flat call and data rates, and 100MB free for three months

Call and data rates are among the most competitive in the country: • 50c per minute all day k’nect to k’nect calls • 99c per minute all day calls to other networks • 15c per megabyte for any size data bundle, up to 1GB k’nect mobile also offers the following Xtra rewards: • 10% free on recharge • 10% Xtra for Xtra Savings card holders • 5% Xtra when recharging via Money Market Account

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• Double airtime rewards on Xtra Savings airtime deals

he Shoprite Group has launched its own mobile virtual network operator called k’nect mobile, offering competitive rates and several other rewards to customers. In a world where data access is a necessity, this move also means the Shoprite Group is now truly a one-stop-shop for its customers.

Users of products in the Shoprite Group’s ecosystem, such as Xtra Savings and the Money Market Account, also stand to benefit by signing up. k’nect mobile customers can, for example, expect free airtime, data or streaming content when swiping their XtraSavings cards at checkout.

k’nect mobile’s key differentiator is simplicity, with flat call and data rates and no complicated tiers. Airtime, data bundles and rewards only expire after 60 days, rather than the more common 30-day expiry.

Other rewards include early access to Computicket events and tickets, and 100MB free for three months (six months for Xtra Savings members), subject to in-store RICA and activation.

Pick n Pay to allow small businesses and black-owned supermarkets to trade in malls

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major supermarket players have kept competitors out of shopping centres for many years by including “exclusivity’ agreements in their leases with mall owners. This has now changed.

Any black-owned supermarket, small business and speciality store that was previously excluded from doing business in a shopping mall because Pick n Pay had an “exclusivity” provision in its lease with the landlord will now be able to set up shop following a consent agreement between Pick n Pay and the Competition Tribunal.

Pick n Pay will only allow black-owned supermarkets – but in all its malls, including in urban areas.

“The supermarkets can be single or multiple store operations as long as they are privately owned and controlled by historically disadvantaged persons, including individual franchisees or buyer group members of other national retail brands but excluding corporate stores of those brands,” the Tribunal said.

Small or medium-sized businesses (as defined in the Competition Act) and speciality stores (including butcheries, bakeries, delicatessens, liquor stores and greengrocers, or stores that sell 15 or fewer product lines) can also immediately trade in shopping malls where it has exclusivity agreements.

Pick n Pay also agreed that it won’t have any exclusivity provisions in new lease agreements (as opposed to renewal agreements) – and all exclusivity provisions against other supermarkets contained in its existing leases cannot be enforced after 31 December 2026.

The consent agreement also applies to Pick n Pay’s franchisees.

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NEW ON THE SHELF NEW CADBURY P.S. DUO IS #MADETOSHARE Two individual bars in one pack, the new Cadbury P.S. DUO is a delicious new taste sensation that’s #MadeToShare.

Cadbury is still inspiring us with fun messages to express how we feel, and Cadbury P.S. enthusiasts will love the latest addition of Cadbury P.S. DUO. Combining the best of both worlds, P.S. DUO brings together layers of crispy wafer coated in scrumptious milk chocolate and smothered in creamy Caramilk. New Cadbury P.S. DUO is available from major retailers nationally.

BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM WITH SIR FRUIT’S NEW IMMUNITY HEALTH SHOT South Africa’s favourite premium juice company, Sir Fruit, has put together the new Immunity Booster Shot, packed with only the good stuff to keep you healthy throughout the period of Covid19 and thereafter.

Using a combination of cold-pressed juices, extracts and added vitamins, the shot comprises coldpressed orange, apple, ginger, turmeric and lemon, and is filled with a good dose of Echinacea and vitamins to ensure each health shot packs a punch.

Available at top grocers nationwide and for home delivery online at www.sirfresh.co.za

BAKING IS A ‘PIECE O’CAKE WITH LANCEWOOD’S NEW CHEESECAKE MIX With convenience and taste in mind, Lancewood, South Africa’s award-winning producer of cheese, yoghurt, and other dairy products, has launched the delectable new Piece o’Cake cheesecake mix for those looking for an effortless yet equally mouth-watering alternative to baking a traditional cheesecake.

While there are fridge cheesecake ready-mixes available, Lancewood Piece o’Cake is the first of its kind in South Africa when it comes to whipping up a traditional baked cheesecake.

It’s unique in that it requires no additional ingredients unless of course, you prefer a biscuit crust. You need no specialised baking skills or equipment, everything is pre-prepared — and as the tagline says, you ‘Simply whip, bake and enjoy!’

The Lancewood Piece o’Cake Cheesecake Mix is available in two delicious flavours – Plain (for a typical New York-style baked cheesecake) and Caramel.

RHODES QUALITY LAUNCHES NEW PACKAGING ROOTED IN GOODNESS Rhodes Quality, one of SA’s most-loved food brands, has repackaged its range to showcase a new look and feel that visually brings to life the sealed-in goodness that consumers find in every can.

“We wanted our packaging to showcase the fruit and veg products that are packed into every can and the rebrand of the products aims to reflect a look that depicts the sealed-in goodness of our products, bringing our quality promise to life — all the quality, convenience and taste across our range of food products, from canned fruit, veg and legumes, to jams, juice and pickled salads,” says Tamara Patel, brand manager for Rhodes Quality.

For more information visit: www.rhodesquality.com

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ICONIC BULL BRAND LAUNCHES A TASTY READY-TO-EAT TRIO One of SA’s most iconic food brands, Bull Brand, has launched a ready-toeat range with three new tasty, canned meals.

The new trio of ready-to-eat meals includes Baked Beans and Smoked Viennas in Tomato Sauce, Baked Beans and Meatballs in Tomato Sauce and Spaghetti and Smoked Viennas in Tomato Sauce, giving South Africans three delicious reasons to love Bull Brand.

The new Bull Brand ready-to-eat products contain no pork, no added MSG, are low in fat and a source of energy and dietary fibre.

For more info on these three new products or tasty recipes with Bull Brand visit: www.bullbrand.co.za

EXPERIENCE A ROUND-THEWORLD TASTE ADVENTURE WITH TETLEY’S NEW RANGE OF MASALA CHAI AND ELAICHI CHAI Tetley – the second-biggest tea brand globally and enjoyed in more than 40 countries – has introduced its latest Masala Chai and Elaichi Chai, crafted according to Indian tradition.

Masala Chai, made from a blend of spices including cinnamon, cardamom and ginger, originated in India but has since risen to popularity worldwide, along with Elaichi Chai, which incorporates the popular and aromatic cardamom spice. Ingrained in Indian culture, Chai is enjoyed everywhere from the roadsides to top-class establishments and is traditionally prepared by boiling milk together with spices and sweetening with sugar.

SQUISH LAUNCHES A NEW 200ML BIGGER POUCH FOR TODDLERS Squish has launched a first! A new, larger 200ml pouch size especially for toddlers and their growing appetites.

The new range includes three yoghurt flavours and three 100% fruit purée flavours packaged in the convenient bigger 200ml pouch.

The bigger Squish 200ml pouch is perfectly sized for growing kids in a convenient format that parents want, in a size they want. Just another reason why parents love the 100% goodness and convenience of Squish.

The products are available nationwide at top-end retail, wholesale and specialist chains – find Squish in the baby food section.

Recommended retail prices at time of going to print – prices subject to change at retailers’ discretion. Images: Manufacturers and distributors.

For more information, visit www.joekels.co.za

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ESSENTIAL RETAIL STOCK ACE QUICK COOK SAMP

VICKS VAPORUB

KING KORN MABELE MEAL

ACE samp is a white degermed, course maize product. It is ideal as a starch component of a meal with meat and vegetables. Cooks in 30 minutes, with the same great taste and no additives or preservatives, saving you time and electricity.

Don’t let cough and cold come in the way of you and your family’s sweet dreams. VapoRub gives you 8 hours of relief from cough and cold so you can enjoy a full night of restful sleep, even with a cold.

A nutritious mabele porridge that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Perfect as a soft porridge for breakfast or a stiff pap for dinner.

www.acemaizemeal.co.za

ALL GOLD APRICOT SMOOTH JAM

BISTO ORIGINAL GRAVY POWDER For more than 100 years, Bisto gravy and cook-in sauces has provided the deliciousness and comfort of a home-cooked meal in a convenient product. Bisto can be used to brown, season and thicken stews, casseroles and soups and makes the perfect gravy. www.rfg.com

SONA BEAUTY SOAP SONA beauty soap is made of natural ingredients and is ideal as a personal hygiene soap. It leaves the skin feeling fresh and silky. Available in pink, white, green and yellow variants. www.willowtongroup.com

BRITELITE CANDLES Britelite candles are made from synthetic paraffin blended waxes with a 9-hour burning time.

These white fluted candles, with a firm texture, offer value for money and are packed in either paper or plastic wrapping for longterm storage. www.willowtongroup.com

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All Gold Smooth Apricot Jam with no added preservatives, for desserts and marinades and perfect on sandwiches.

CREMORA SACHETS Rich, creamy and uniquely tasty, Cremora is a coffee enhancer which smoothens the bitterness of coffee and provides a rich and creamy taste as well as an appetising golden colour. www.nestle.com

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PANADO

FRISCO

Panado is a tried and trusted choice for most South African families, to treat headaches, body aches and fevers associated with cold and flu.

One of SA’s favourite instant coffees, Frisco is a mild, rich and creamy coffee and offers the warmth and comfort of home. Frisco is made from quality roasted coffee beans and chicory. This special blend gives it a unique taste and an unmistakeable aroma. This delicious instant coffee is a fine powder that dissolves to deliver a delicious smooth and creamy taste.

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SUNLIGHT LAUNDRY BAR A mild soap for handwashing, Sunlight Laundry Bar is suitable for delicate fabrics, stains, collars and cuffs. It even removes grease from pots and pans, leaving a lasting, sparkling shine. Mild and gentle for all skin types. www.sunlight.co.za

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YUM YUM GO! PEANUT BUTTER SACHETS

The same trusted Zam-Buk formula, now in a handy chest rub, contains eucalyptus oil, camphor and menthol to restore nasal breathing.

Yum Yum Go! is a single serve on-the-go peanut butter sachet created as an on-the-go snack and lunchbox treat! Yum Yum Go! Sachets is a lunchbox essential. It is high in energy, a source of fibre and naturally contains vitamins and minerals.

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SAB SECURES GREEN LIGHT TO LIST SAB ZENZELE KABILI The B-BBEE scheme will own R5.4-billion worth of AB InBev Shares

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he South African Breweries (SAB) is pleased to announce that its latest B-BBEE scheme, SAB Zenzele Kabili, will be listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on 28 May 2021. At a special virtual general meeting for members of its current B-BBEE scheme, SAB Zenzele, a quorum was secured with 8 339 shareholders casting their votes. A whole 95% of the shareholders who voted, voted in favour of the new scheme, satisfying the requirement for listing.

The SAB Zenzele Kabili scheme, which replaces SAB Zenzele, will own R5.4-billion worth of AB InBev Shares, the world’s largest beer maker. SAB Zenzele Kabili will be listed on the B-BBEE segment of the JSE to facilitate liquidity and broaden ownership to other B-BBEE investors, including qualifying SAB employees through a new employee stock ownership plan. The qualifying public will be able to trade from the listing post on 28 May 2021 through a JSE broker or existing trading platform. The listing price is set at R40 per share.

SAB Zenzele shareholders have been given the option to reinvest a minimum of 63.5% or all of their remaining proceeds into the new scheme. Those who do so will henceforth become global shareholders, receiving 25% in dividends annually, without having to wait ten years before being able to sell shares or get paid out. Additionally, SAB Zenzele Kabili shareholders will be able to trade immediately after listing. SAB employees will need to wait five years before being able to trade.

SAB Zenzele, which reached maturity in May, is the largest B-BBEE scheme in the history of South Africa in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, having reached a total maturation value of R9.7-billion.

Launched in 2010, the landmark SAB Zenzele transaction endeavoured to give our retailer partners — taverners, bottle store owners, retailer customers and our employees, the life blood of our business — an opportunity at real ownership in a company that has brought South Africans together for more than 125 years. Retailer shareholders who invested R100 in 2010 will have received a total pretax pay-out of R77 518.00.

SAB Zenzele Kabili was envisioned to launch in April 2020. However, Covid-19 restrictions prevented the necessary shareholder AGM from taking place and the plans were postponed. While SAB Zenzele was a fixedterm scheme, SAB Zenzele Kabili is perpetual and will remain listed indefinitely.

SAB company secretary Duncan Pask commented, “We are thrilled that the SAB Zenzele shareholders voted in favour of the new B-BBEE scheme. SAB Zenzele Kabili is set to deliver even more value over time, and we look forward to continuing to generate wealth for all of our retailer partners, employees and qualifying members of the public who invest in the scheme.”

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NEW FULL-SERVICE BAR AND BEVERAGE BUSINESS POISED TO DISRUPT BAR, EVENTS AND LIQUOR INDUSTRIES

For nearly two decades, the mobile bar service under Lasarow and Chaskalson has been the operator synonymous with some of the most premium events in South Africa thanks to its innovative product development and highest level of service. To them this cooperative venture was the obvious next step for the growth of their ideas, as well as the wellbeing of their staff.

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ascade Holdings is a dynamic, multidimensional organisation offering solutions that will revolutionise various aspects of the South African drinks industry.

The brainchild of Adam Chaskalson, Tyrone Lasarow and Shaun Duwe, Cascade brings together nearly 50 years’ worth of combined experience in the drinks-service, product and entertainment industry.

As an umbrella company Cascade will offer a range of solutions under its three subsidiaries: Salute: A one-stop solution offering comprehensive bar- and events management support and infrastructure to all tiers of events.

Cheeky: A product development lab with a cheeky twist (building on Skinny B and Skinny M, two existing low-calorie hard seltzers) Liquor.co.za: The most technologically advanced business to business (B2B)/direct to customer (DTC) ecommerce business in the liquor market featuring wholesale distribution to the on- and off-premise trade, as well as an online retail store direct to the public.

“Now is the right time,” Duwe explained of the new partnership, which comes during a time when the greater alcohol industry is picking up the pieces after lockdown prohibition regulations.

According to Duwe, the strength of the new venture lies in the sum of its parts — how the three entities will function separately, but in full synergy with each other.

“It feels as though everything I’ve done throughout my career has built up to this,” said Duwe, who arguably understands how the South African alcohol and entertainment landscape fits together better than anyone.

His experience in all aspects of the industry has seen him and his team craft marketing campaigns and branded events for the likes of Corona, Budweiser, Jameson, GH Mumm, Skyy Vodka, Dom Perignon, and Olmeca among others.

“Shaun’s experience in the industry and marketing background in terms of growing brands and businesses will be key to us taking this business to a new level” Adam Chaskalson According to Duwe, he and his team have been researching various developmental avenues into which to expand. “It may seem completely at odds with what is happening out there right now, but all the pieces in this puzzle have neatly fallen into place,” he said, referring to the partnership with Lasarow and Chaskalson, who together previously coowned the largest mobile bar service in the Western Cape.

“Shaun’s experience in the industry and marketing background in terms of growing brands and businesses will be key to us taking this business to a new level,” Chaskalson said.

According to Chaskalson, Duwe’s network means they now have the opportunity to grow in the mass and under-21 markets.

“Previously we have been bigger in the higher LSM and corporate market, with the range of markets across which his network stretches, we can now grow in all sectors,” he said.

For Chaskalson and Lasarow the evolution into Cascade is very much about building on the core talent of their current team and supporting them even further during a time when so many in the industry have suffered job losses. Through 2020 Covid lockdowns, Chaskalson and Lasarow managed to retain all of their staff, even going so far as to offer members of staff a small percentage of equity share in the bar and events business.

“We refused to close the business and wait it out like most others in the industry for the pure fact that we couldn’t do that to all the staff who have been so loyal to us over the last few years,” Chaskalson commented. “With everyone giving everything to pivot, hustle and work towards staying alive we managed to keep everyone and keep the business ticking over.”

“We’re here to disrupt the industry and take it to the next level, but client service remains at the core of that,” Chaskalson concluded.

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BRAND NEW BEVERAGES A1 FRUIT WATER APPEALS TO HEALTH-CONSCIOUS SOUTH AFRICAN CONSUMERS A1 Fruit Water — a premium natural sparkling fruit water with zero calories — has rapidly begun to steal market share on South African shelves.

The natural sparkling fruit water range, infused with real African fruit, comes in three flavours: Mandarin, Lemon, and Grapefruit.

Produced in South Africa, the offering is a healthy option for hydration and is the only offering on shelf that can hold a claim to be sugar-free, vegan accredited, glutenfree, diabetic-friendly, with zero calories, and sweetener and preservative-free.

The natural fruit infusion and flavours found in A1 Fruit Water are captured as a by-product during the fruit concentrate manufacturing process, which is how the natural flavours are infused into the sparkling water range.

A1 Fruit Water has national ambitions but has launched with a focus on the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces with products on shelves at Pick n Pay, Spar, other independent retailers, as well as online at Takealot.com.

For more information on the product visit www.a1fruitwater.com

INTRODUCING ABSOLUT WATERMELON

FLYING FISH CHALLENGES CONVENTION AGAIN WITH HARD SELTZER!

Absolut, a Pernod Ricard brand, brings you an exciting new flavour variant: Watermelon. A perfectly balanced combination of crystalclear vodka and fresh, natural watermelon sweetness, Absolut Watermelon has summer written all over it, but it’s always in season.

Absolut Watermelon is 100% natural flavour and 0% added sugar.

A premium vodka with no added artificial sugars or colourants, Absolut Watermelon has a rich and smooth taste profile with the distinct character of watermelon juice, complemented with underlying hints of spiciness.

Absolut Watermelon has a slightly reduced alcohol by volume (38%) which allows for a truly optimised flavour profile and balance and makes it the perfect cocktail ingredient. The watermelon flavour also makes for an easy mix with tonic or soda to create a perfect drink for that sunny afternoon at home. It’s an ingredient that is always in season, so you can have a taste of summer, come rain or shine.

Absolut Watermelon will be available in 750ml at quality liquor stores nationwide.

Visit: www.absolutdrinks.com

In true Flying Fish nature, the brand is once again challenging category stereotypes and building a new beverage category in South Africa with the launch of Flying Fish Seltzer. The 5.5% alcohol by volume drink comes in a premium 300ml slim can with two flavour varieties: Lemon & Lime and Raspberry. Made with the highestquality ingredients – water, alcohol, fine bubbles and a dash of fruit juice – this drink delivers superior refreshment for any occasion.

With 0.5g sugar per 100ml and 35 calories per 100ml, Flying Fish Seltzer is a light and easy-drinking beverage with great fruity taste and real refreshment.

Flying Fish Seltzer will be available to purchase at selected Pick n Pay Liquor stores nationwide and online on the Pick n Pay portal or through the Bottles app.

Visit: www.addsomeflavour.co.za

FREELY: THE NEW PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN ZERO-SUGAR, LOWALCOHOL HARD SELTZER Freely, the new zero-sugar, low-alcohol hard seltzer, has been launched in step with the growing global trend towards alternative refreshment for a lighter, more balanced lifestyle.

Crafted by Natures Own Beverages, a small, independent local producer, Freely is a proudly South African sparkling water with a splash of premium distilled vodka and pure fruit taste tailormade for millennials set on living their best lives.

What sets Freely apart from other hard seltzers is its lower alcohol content (just 3%), lower calories (23 kilocalories per 100ml), zero sugar and, above all, premium taste. As a spiritbased drink, Freely is also gluten-free and vegan-friendly, ticking all the right boxes.

Freely is available in three refreshing flavours – zesty Lime, perky Peach and a burst of Wild Berry – in stylish glass bottles for the ultimate pure taste experience. Available exclusively at Checkers LiquorShop countrywide during the launch phase.

Go to: https://www.facebook.com/freelyhardseltzer

CAPE TOWN’S SUGARBIRD CRAFT GIN SPREADS ITS WINGS TO BRANDY Best known for its quality fynbos gin, Sugarbird has negotiated access to aged barrels of potstill brandy from one of the world’s finest, award-winning distilleries – right here in South Africa.

Chenin Blanc and Colombard grapes, grown in the Breedekloof region, provide the distillate that is carefully aged in small French oak barrels for 14 years.

With a nose of sweet prune, dark chocolate and vanilla that follows through on the palate, the Sugarbird XO 14-Year-Old is a great choice for sipping around the fire, either neat, or with a block of ice. “South African brandy is the unsung hero of the spirit world,” says Cape wine master Winnie Bowman.

But now, there is Sugarbird XO 14-Year-Old Potstill — presented in a quality heavy glass bottle, strikingly labelled, with understated elegance.

Sugarbird XO is available at a recommended retail price of R449.95 from Takealot, SmousOnline, and selected retailers.

Visit: www.sugarbirddistillery.com

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GET IN ON THE FUN WITH SKINNY SELTZERS There are a myriad of hard seltzers on the market suddenly so it takes a lot for a newcomer to truly stand out, but Skinny seltzers have managed to do just that.

Most seltzers are loaded with additional sweeteners and flavourings but the new entry is the flavourful Skinny range that has zero added sugar and is free of artificial flavourings and colourants, making it the premium choice amid the noise.

The Skinny trio of low-calorie, unashamedly sophisticated alcohol seltzers is aimed at wellness-minded drinkers who like a ready-mixed drink in a can.

The range switches things up with three 4% alcohol seltzers, each with a twist: The flagship Skinny B — the internationally celebrated mix of premium vodka, real lime & soda with only 77 calories; the Skinny M — a crisp mix of premium tequila, real lime & soda with some 79 calories; and the Skinny G, a refreshing alternative to a classic G&T, featuring gin, real lime & soda with 77 calories.

Order from any Norman Goodfellows stores nationwide or email orders@liquor.co.za

RED BULL BRINGS BACK FAN FAVOURITE WATERMELON Due to the popularity of the Red Bull Summer Edition Watermelon, Red Bull has announced that it will return as a permanent offering, now known as The Red Bull Red Edition Watermelon.

The Red Bull Red Edition Watermelon, which will replace the former Red Bull Red Edition Cranberry, has an initial bright profile which then blooms into a refreshing watermelon finish.

The Red Bull Red Edition Watermelon is available at retailers nationwide as single-serve 250ml can.

Visit https://www.redbull.com/us-en/ energydrink/red-bull-red-edition.

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NEW BEVERAGE PRODUCTS

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PREMIUM RANGE OF WINES LAUNCHED IN CONVENIENT BAG-IN-BOX The award-winning Fleur du Cap and Zonnebloem wines are now offering their premium wine in 2L slim boxes that not only fit easily in the fridge but offer an elegant addition to the dinner table.

While many are putting their celebrity status behind brands by being ambassadors, Boity is making her mark in a different way. As a major shareholder and director of BTMK Beverages, Boity has successfully created and launched BT Signature, her own premium, superior-tasting alcoholic and non-alcoholic ready-to-drink (RTD) frizzante fruit beverages. Not only is Boity the first black South African woman to create and own an RTD beverage, but she’s also the first celebrity to create a non-alcoholic variant — something South Africans seem to be crying out for, if the positive response from her fans on social media is anything to go by. According to Boity, creating an RTD product has been on her bucket list for some time, and she decided now was the right time to make it happen.

BT Signature is available to purchase at select Shoprite LiquorShop stores countrywide, retailing at the recommended retails sales prices of R24.99 (non-alcoholic) and R29.99 (alcoholic) each.

Fleur du Cap launches a Rosé and Sauvignon Blanc, while Zonnebloem will present its Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the new format.

With a reasonable pricing of R150 to R190 for the bag-inbox, wine lovers can enjoy a single glass of wine without wasting the rest of a bottle. The box also keeps the wine fresher for longer (up to four weeks in the fridge) and can travel where glass can’t.

Presented in a beautiful design, mirroring the decal found on the bottles, the four bag-in-box wines join the growing trend abroad, especially in Scandinavia, where bag-in-box has been dominating for a number of years. The premium bag-in-box wines will be available nationwide from leading wine outlets.

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ESSENTIAL LIQUOR STOCK REDD’S Unleash the crisp natural taste of Redd’s Original with the rush of effervescent bubbles that sizzles on your tongue and the fresh aroma of juicy red apples with a touch of citrus. www.redds.co.za

OLD BUCK GIN Old Buck Gin is one of South Africa’s most distinguished and best-loved gins. An award-winner worldwide with a proud heritage.

Old Buck has a distinctive juniper flavour. www.htr.co.za

COMMANDO BRANDY Commando Brandy is one of the most popular brandies in SA. It is a light and aromatic brandy, smooth and mellow in flavour and matured entirely in 300-litre oak casks to ensure superior maturation and to allow the natural flavours to dominate. www.htr.co.za

OLMECA SILVER TEQUILA This shooter has fresh herbal notes complemented by green pepper and a soft citric finish. It’s sweet and slightly smoky with a final soft honey flavour and is exclusively distilled in copper pot stills to achieve a cleaner tequila which is bottled straight after distillation. www.olmecatequila.com

BUFFELSFONTEIN & KOLA Buffelsfontein & Kola is a perfectly premixed spirit cooler made from three-yearold brandy and premium cola. Alcohol Volume: 5%. www.halewood.co.za

HARRIER WHISKY Harrier is a blended South African Scotch. Aged for three years, it possesses a light body, a golden colour, and a smooth finish.

CRUZ VINTAGE BLACK VODKA Super premium handcrafted Cruz Vintage Black Vodka is distilled 5 times and charcoal filtered 3 times using the finest American grain.

Blended with pure water producing a vodka with intense purity and exceptional smoothness.

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PERONI NASTRO AZZURO LAGER

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Brewed from the finest hops, spring-planted barley and Italian maize, Peroni Nastro Azzurro is a crisp and refreshing lager that has an unmistakable taste which rewards the palate with pleasing reliability. This premium Italian lager is crafted in the Pils-style, delivering a rounded taste with a perfect balance between sweetness derived from Italian malt and the firm bitterness of specially selected hops varieties.

One of the world’s most popular blends, and the best-selling Scotch whisky in Scotland, Famous Grouse is a very nicely balanced, malty blend which was first made in 1896.

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COUNT PUSHKIN Five-times distilled which makes it pure enough to enjoy neat.

Crystal clear in every respect.

Full and bold with great impact in the mouth. Lively flow across the palate with an energetic feel.

Incredibly neutral with a clean, tingling feeling in a crisp finish.

Versatile and just what a neutral vodka should be.

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ROYAL FLUSH PREMIUM GIN Royal flush imported premium gin is made from hand selected French wheat, blended with pure water and distilled 5 times creating a smooth finish. Gently infused with hand selected botanicals resulting in a refreshingly crisp, smooth & perfectly balanced gin. www.facebook.com/royalflushgin

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CHIBUKU Known as “The Beer of Africa” and truly an African brand, Chibuku is the commercially produced version of the traditional Umqombothi.

Low in alcohol and high in nutrients. www.unbreweries.co.za

FOUR COUSINS NATURAL SWEET WHITE WINE A sweet white wine, blended from white cultivars and grape juice.

Aromatic, deliciously fruity wine with muscat tones. A wine for everyday enjoyment. Enjoy as an apéritif, with spicy oriental food, fruit and desserts. www.fourcousins.co.za

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SANCA PARTNERS WITH “I LOVE ALEX” TO LAUNCH RESPONSIBLE BEVERAGE SERVICES INITIATIVE IN ALEXANDRA

Licensed liquor traders in Alex are invited to join the initiative

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he South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (Sanca) has been appointed as the implementation partner of the new responsible beverage services (RBS) Initiative targeting licensed liquor traders in Alexandra township. The “I love Alex” project is a publicprivate-partnership initiative, which is one of six city pilot projects funded by AB InBev Foundation across the globe. These projects pioneer and test evidence-based programmes and innovations that address drunk driving, underage drinking, binge drinking, or other issues of local relevance, including alcoholrelated violence.

The I Love Alex project is currently implementing a number of programmes in the Alexandra community, including the screening and brief intervention (SBI), expansion and upgrade of the alcohol evidence centre at the Johannesburg Metro Police Department’s Marlboro Testing Centre, and others. These programmes are aimed at increasing enforcement, training primary care practitioners, supporting legislative reforms, developing campaigns to shift social norms, and more.

RBS is a community-based approach to reducing the risks associated with the sale of alcohol by licensed liquor traders in Alexandra. The initiative is currently recruiting 60 licensed liquor traders around Alexandra to join the programme and participate as key influencers in preventing the sale of alcohol to minors, reduction of excessive alcohol consumption and in addressing other alcoholrelated harms at community level.

Recruitment is the first phase in the many intervention steps that will be carried over a period of one year in partnership with key stakeholders that include: Gauteng Liquor Board, South African Police Services, the Department of Health, Department of Education, the Alex Community Policing Forum and South African Breweries. Liquor traders can expect intensive education and training, support in terms of laws and regulations, good business practise and staying profitable, tools to equip them to be good “first-line ambassadors” in their efforts to reduce under-age drinking as well as excessive drinking. They should also expect great prizes that will see them upgrade their establishments to be safer and more secure for their customers.

SANCA as one of the specialists in the alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment, see this partnership initiative as an opportunity for the organisation to lead in collective partnerships and industry collaborations aiming to find lasting solutions to social ills resulting from alcohol abuse in South Africa. “For us to really see the impact, we need to learn to work together, leverage our limited resources in terms of budgets, insights and expertise.

This is a huge societal issue that we cannot solve by only pointing fingers,” said Clara Monnakgotla, SANCA RBS Project Manager.

“We are excited to be finally launching this project in Alex. It is important for us to collaborate and put to centre and support liquor traders to be part of the solution

to harmful alcohol use in Alexandra and encourage them to lead the movement as we find best practices that can be expanded to other communities,” said Thoko Budaza from the AB inBev Foundation.

SANCA National as a key strategic partner in addressing substance abuse and other addictions through the provision of specialised education and training, prevention, treatment and aftercare are committed to partner with organisations like Ab inBev Foundation that seek to find solutions in the plight of alcohol abuse across communities.

For all recruitment queries on the RBS initiative please visit the SANCA website on www.sancanational.info

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MICHELIN PARTNERS WITH THE SOWETO MOTORBIKE SCHOOL TO TACKLE YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

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ichelin Tyre Company South Africa is proud to announce its partnership with the Soweto Motorbike School, a skills development initiative based at Rand Stadium in Johannesburg. The partnership is part of a drive from Michelin to support the South African government’s economic reform response to youth unemployment.

Michelin built the school a full and secure motorbike track that incorporates the various terrains possible in urban traffic networks, including steep climbs, descents and flat stretches. The specifications were modelled after the K53 training manual gazetted by the Department of Transport.

“We are very proud to be partners with the Soweto Motorbike School. It is an institution for motorbike lovers in South Africa and it has left an indelible mark in the lives of many young people in Johannesburg and beyond. The impact of youth unemployment in our country has been devastating, and the need for companies like Michelin to make a meaningful difference has never been more urgent,” said Marcus Baffoe-Bonnie, the MD of Michelin South Africa.

The Soweto Motorbike School was established in 2008 by motorbike enthusiast Alfred Matamela as a means of engaging youth. Over time, the initiative has grown into a training academy that develops skills to create employment. On average, 64 people are trained monthly, and to date, the academy has trained more than 3 000 riders.

The pandemic has seen a sharp rise in last-mile delivery services for food and parcels.

This has put motorcycles in the spotlight due to their convenience, increasing their population on the roads but has also increased safety concerns due to the increased volume of traffic. Through training, these concerns are effectively mitigated.

“This partnership is important for Michelin in South Africa and across the world as it speaks to our commitment to contributing to the sustainable development of our communities. We believe that more young people will be trained, and that the skills they will receive will help them find jobs and build businesses to support their livelihoods,” said Baffoe-Bonnie.

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NEDBANK STEPS UP FOR THE

TOWNSHIP ECONOMY Helping entrepreneurs in the Kathorus region unlock their growth potential

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mall businesses and informal traders in the Kathorus region, encompassing the townships of Katlehong, Thokoza and Vosloorus, south-east of Johannesburg, are set to receive onthe-ground business and financial support from Nedbank, aimed at helping them thrive and succeed.

The Township Economy Programme forms part of Nedbank’s dedicated informal trader value proposition, which includes making a range of solutions and services available to these important entrepreneurs to help them secure and grow a sustainable income, while at the same time serving their communities and contributing to South Africa’s economic growth.

According to Lizzy Mogale, the Township Economy Programme lead at Nedbank, the bank’s informal trader offering is aimed at connecting these vital township economy participants to an entire business ecosystem, from wholesale suppliers to end consumers, and then equipping them with the tools and banking products they need to optimise their businesses and maximise their profits.

“The pandemic has accelerated the need for business owners in township communities to find new ways to operate and better manage their costs,” Mogale says, “and to help them do this, financial services providers and banks need to make available affordable solutions and mobile tools suited to their unique operations and dayto-day needs.”

Mogale says that such innovative banking services, including fitfor-purpose payment solutions and zero-rated accounts, have the ability to truly empower small businesses, informal traders and entrepreneurs, and build much-needed job creation opportunities in townships.

She explains that, by recognising this imperative, and responding to it, Nedbank’s Township Economy Programme has grown into a continuously expanding ecosystem of traders, consumers, wholesalers, products and business building programmes. The offering includes the zero-rated Pay-As-You-Use transactional account, a Stokvel account that facilitates group saving, and Nedbank MobiMoney, a wallet-based money management solution that allows traders to register on the Paycode system - which lets them easily accept customer payments and pay for stock at wholesalers or retailers who have the Masterpass QR code payment system.

This solution makes it easy for both consumers, traders and wholesalers to accept and make payments seamlessly. Traders can find out more about the offering by simply dialling *120*002# and following the simple instructions. Alternatively, they can speak to a Nedbank consultant directly by approaching one of the sales and service teams based at the Sontonga Mall, Vosloorus Market Square, or at the Thokoza Centre. Community members can also access various offerings from Nedbank branches at the Chris Hani Crossing Mall, Sam Ntuli Mall, Katlehong’s Motse Wa Lijane Shopping Centre, and the Boxer Store in Lesedi Shopping centre.

Traders also have another quick, easy and cost-effective option for receiving payments in the form of Nedbank Tap on Phone, a digital

solution that converts a merchant’s mobile phone into a cardaccepting device, with no extra fees. This is supported by Nedbank Money Message, which allows a small business to pay, or get paid, quickly and securely via WhatsApp. This is a simple process that takes less than five minutes and can be accessed on WhatsApp. Send “Hi” to number +27 87 240 6272. Registration requires only an identity document or passport.

Looking ahead “As the Township Economy Programme offering evolves, Nedbank will continue to deploy mobile support teams to engage with traders and consumers in the Kathorus market,” says Daisy Mamosadi, who is Nedbank’s branch manager in Katlehong. “These teams are made up of skilled and equipped Nedbankers who will engage consumers, working to firstly understand the financial needs of clients in the community, and thereafter assist with providing the right banking services that will support their needs.”

She explains that this client journey will include a full suite of products and services, including help with opening a transactional account, as well as savings, loans and insurance solutions. These will be tailored to the specific needs of each client. For instance, traders may need funding to buy stock at competitive rates, groups may want to achieve a savings goal, and consumers may need an affordable funeral policy that protects their families.

“Our presence in the Kathorus township is meant to meet people where they are,” says Mamosadi. “The offering is comprehensive and is designed to ensure that we continue to support our clients and the community by building financial literacy and helping business owners and consumers manage their money better.”

“We are working to co-create the services and support tools needed for members of the communities in the region to thrive into the future,” she adds, “and we embrace the opportunity we have to play a relevant and meaningful part in enabling the township economy to continue to grow.”

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RECIPES

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PACKED WITH THE GOODNESS OF TOMATOES Stay healthy and fight off the winter bugs with four simple recipes rich in natural vitamins and antioxidants

CHICKEN PARMESAN WRAPS (Serves 4) This chicken and tomato filling can be refrigerated for a few days and freezes well. An easy make-ahead meal using Rhodes Quality Tomato Italian Style.

Ingredients • 1 x 400g can Rhodes Quality Tomato Italian Style • 5ml (1 tsp) brown sugar • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper • 400g boneless chicken, cooked and shredded • 4 large tortilla wraps • 65ml (¼ cup) fresh basil leaves • 60g of grated hard cheese (Parmesan or pecorino)

Method Place the Rhodes Quality Tomato Italian Style into a small saucepan with the sugar. Simmer to reduce over a low heat for 30 minutes or until the Rhodes Quality Tomato Italian Style is thickened. Season to taste and cool.

Stir the prepared chicken into the tomato sauce. Divide the filling evenly between the four tortilla wraps. Sprinkle over the basil leaves and the grated hard cheese.

Fold up the tortilla into a square, encasing the filling.

Toast over low heat in a heated non-stick frying pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. Toast on both sides until golden.

Slice in half and serve hot.

SLOW-COOKED PULLED PORK (Serves 6) Tender enough to pull apart with a fork, this slow-cooked pork can be served on buns, in wraps or over rice and mash and is a versatile meal for lunch or dinner. The sauce uses Rhodes Quality Tomato and Onion Gravy for your convenience.

Ingredients • 2 x 400g cans Rhodes Quality Tomato and Onion Gravy • 500ml (2 cups) Rhodes Quality Orange 100% Fruit Juice Blend • 1.5kg pork shoulder • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper • 125ml (½ cup) brown sugar • 4 garlic cloves, crushed • 250ml (1 cup) prepared chicken stock

Method Place the pork into the bottom of a slow cooker and season well.

Pour the Rhodes Quality Tomato and Onion Gravy and the Rhodes Quality Orange 100% Fruit Juice Blend over the meat.

Add the brown sugar, garlic, and chicken stock. Cook over medium heat for 5 -6 hours or until it shreds easily. Remove the meat from the sauce and shred using two forks.

Pour any excess oil off the top of the sauce and whisk well.

Season to taste. Serve the meat on buns or wraps with the sauce on the side.

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PUMPKIN AND CHICKPEA CURRY (Serves 6) An easy vegetarian curry, prepared in under an hour made with Rhodes Quality Tinned Chickpeas for your convenience.

Ingredients • 1 x 400g can Rhodes Quality Chickpeas, drained and rinsed • 1 x 115g Rhodes Quality Tomato Paste Cup • 500g (2 cups) peeled and chopped pumpkin • 30ml (2 Tbsp) vegetable oil • 1 onion, finely chopped • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped • 1 red pepper, seeded and sliced • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 30ml (2 Tbsp) Pakco Curry Paste • 1 x 400ml can coconut milk • 200g broccoli, washed and cut into florets

PEPPER STEAK PIE (Serves 6) A South African winter favourite. Homemade conveniently with Rhodes Quality Tomatoes Chopped and Peeled. Deliciously saucy.

Ingredients

• To serve: rice, poppadums and fresh coriander

• 1 x 400g can Rhodes Quality Tomatoes Chopped & Peeled

Method

• 1.5kg beef steak, de-boned and cubed

Place the pumpkin in a medium saucepan of water and bring to the boil. Cook until soft.

Drain and purée using a blender or mash very well by hand until smooth.

Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add the onion and the carrots and fry until the vegetables begin to soften.

Add the red pepper and fry for a few minutes more. Lower the heat and add the garlic and the Pakco Curry Paste.

Stir well to mix.

Stir in the Rhodes Quality Tomato Paste Cup and the coconut milk. Stir in the pumpkin purée. Bring the curry back to a high boil and add the broccoli and the Rhodes Quality Chickpeas.

Reduce the heat and simmer until the broccoli is tender.

Season to taste.

To serve, sprinkle with fresh coriander and serve over rice.

• 1 x 50g Sachet Rhodes Quality Tomato Paste • 125ml (½ cup) cake flour • Salt & freshly cracked black pepper • 30ml (2 Tbsp) sunflower oil • 1 onion, finely chopped • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 10ml (2 tsp) dried mixed herbs • 500ml (2 cups) prepared beef stock • 20ml (1Tbsp + 1 tsp) cracked black pepper • 1 x 400g roll ready-made puff pastry • 1 egg, lightly beaten

Method Place the beef cubes in a large bowl. Add the cake flour and season well with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Heat the oil in a large heavybottomed saucepan. Shake the excess flour off the meat and fry in batches until sealed on all sides and set aside.

Add the onions to the saucepan and, over a low heat, fry until softened.

Add the garlic and herbs and fry for a few minutes more. Add the Rhodes Quality Tomatoes Chopped & Peeled, Rhodes Quality Tomato Paste and the beef stock and bring to the boil. Return the meat to the sauce and simmer over a low heat for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the beef is tender and the sauce is thick. Season with the 20ml pepper and additional salt if needed. Cool.

Once the mixture is cool prepare the pie dishes. Very lightly roll out one layer of the pastry to just a little bit larger than the pie dish. Press to the pie dish. Place the cooled pie filling into the pastry shell. Brush the edge of the dish with water and place a second layer of pastry over the top, sticking the edges together. Make a hole in the lid centre with the tip of the knife, to allow steam to escape as the pie bakes.

Brush the pastry with the beaten egg. Chill the pie for 15 minutes to set the pastry. Bake in a preheated oven at 190˚C for 30 - 35 minutes until the pastry is crisp, puffed up and deep golden brown.

For more inspiration packed with wholesome goodness visit www.rhodesquality.co.za.

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GIVE YOUR REVENUE A BOOST BY ADDING VARIETY TO YOUR MENU WITH NEW COCKTAILS, MOCKTAILS AND ICED-TEA FAVOURITES ROKU GIN CLOVER CLUB

TOKI SODA OLD-FASHIONED • 50ml Santori Toki whisky

• 50ml Roku gin

• 5ml soy sauce

• 15ml egg white or cellulose

• 5ml honey

• 20ml lemon juice

• Ice

• 20ml sugar syrup

Add ice into tumbler.

Add all ingredients and stir.

Garnish with orange zest for a sweet and savoury serve.

• 5 muddled raspberries • Ice Pour ingredients into a blender and blitz. Strain over ice in a tumbler.

Dust with cinnamon.

JIM BEAM GINGER HIGHBALL • 50ml Jim Beam bourbon • 80ml ginger ale • 1 slice lemon garnish Mix together in a whiskey tumbler for the best beer alternative that’s also easy to make.

GINA COLADA Musgrave’s African interpretation of the poolside classic celebrates the grains of paradise notes of Musgrave Original 11 gin. Grains of paradise exhibit a black-pepper-like flavour with hints of citrus which beautifully balances the tropical pineapple and savoury notes of roasted corn and mageu, the traditional South African non-alcoholic drink made from fermented mealie pap which is milk-like in consistency.

• 50ml Musgrave Original 11 gin • 35ml peppered and roasted mealie cordial • 35ml pineapple juice • 25ml mageu Shake vigorously and strain over ice. Serve in a highball glass with a garnish of roasted baby corn or nasturtium or marigold flower.

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Mocktails and iced-tea options are now commonplace on menus everywhere and are becoming increasingly popular as patrons opt for more health-conscious drink options. Add these healthy alternatives from Laager Rooibos to your menu.

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ith naturally occurring antioxidants, refreshing taste and range of exciting flavours, drinking Laager Rooibos is a simple and affordable way to reduce sugar intake and improve one’s health on a daily basis. However, many people still consume Rooibos tea in the traditional way – hot, sometimes with milk and a dash of sugar or honey.

Laager Rooibos is on a mission to educate South Africans that there is another way to enjoy Rooibos tea, and it’s just as simple to prepare as the traditional way. Homemade Rooibos iced tea carries all the same benefits of Rooibos, and unlike store-bought iced teas, you get to control what you put in it. You can choose whether or not to add sugar or honey, and what flavours to add in the form of fresh fruit, a dash of fruit juice or spices.

HOME-MADE ROOIBOS ICED TEA IS AS EASY AS 1-2-3 Step 1: Boil the water.

Step 2: Brew Laager Rooibos or Laager Tea4Kidz – there are lots of delicious flavours to choose from.

Step 3: Add ice and fresh fruit and sweeten with honey if preferred. Simple.

Rooibos tea is caffeine-free. It counts as good hydration because highly caffeinated drinks dehydrate, while also impacting gut and mental health leading to anxiety, mood swings and nervousness. Laager Rooibos tea is the only Rooibos brand endorsed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation for its inherent heart health properties.

LAAGER ROOIBOS RECIPES FROM LEBO AND TEBO NDALA Laager Rooibos ambassadors and renowned South African chefs Lebo and Tebo Ndala (@withlovefromthetwins) have shared some of their favourite Laager Rooibos iced-tea recipes that everyone will enjoy. These are prepared using Rooibos ice cubes, another simple and delicious option for homemade iced tea.

ROOIBOS THYME & CRANBERRY MOCKTAIL • 1 cup cranberry juice • 1/2 cup Laager Cranberry & Wild Cherry Rooibos ice cubes • 1/2 cup tonic water • Fresh thyme leaves

ROOIBOS ICE CUBES • 1 cup boiling water • 2 Laager Rooibos teabags of any flavour • Pour boiling water over teabags.

Leave to brew for about 5-7 minutes.

• Leave to cool down completely.

• Fill one whole ice tray (12 blocks).

• Freeze until completely frozen.

• Use for smoothies, iced teas and more.

ROOIBOS APPLE ICED TEA • 1 cup apple juice • 1 cup cold Laager Green Rooibos tea • 1 cup Laager Green Rooibos ice cubes • Mini canned apples or fresh apple slices, for garnish Mix all the ingredients together. Chill until ready to serve. Garnish with mini apples or apple slices.

In a shaker, pour in the ice, juice, and fresh thyme and shake until the outside of the shaker is icy.

Pour contents into a glass. Top with tonic water. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs.

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THE LATEST INNOVATIONS IN HOSPITALITY AND CATERING EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR FOOD BUSINESS KOMBO KING

THE PORTABLE SOLUTION TO TRADITIONAL VENTILATED FRYERS ENSURES HEALTHIER FOOD AND A SAFER ENVIRONMENT FOR EMPLOYEES

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ombo King has announced the launch of its innovative and patented deep-fryer technology to retailers after successfully securing funding from the Vumela Fund, established by FNB and Edge Growth.

A ventless fryer solution for fried prepackaged, par-cooked and fresh meals, without the need for expensive ventilation infrastructure, the Kombo King uses less oil and is safer because once food enters the fryer, it is not touched until it is handed over to the customer.

The technology is also portable and costeffective for SMMEs to set up fast food businesses. It is currently used in some Pick n Pay, Engen Forecourt and King Pie outlets.

Born from a long and successful partnership between entrepreneurs Zitulele KK Combi and Ari Jacobson, Kombo King’s original ventless and odourless deep-frying products are designed, patented and manufactured in South Africa. Kombo King ranks ninth in its classification field for applied patents across Europe and the US. Kombo King stands out as a strong innovation-driving presence in South Africa, with the vast majority of patent applications originating from US and European manufacturers.

With hygiene protocols top-of-mind more than ever, corporates and consumers have a greater hygiene guarantee expectation. This is as applicable to convenience foods as it is to hand sanitiser at the entrance to every establishment.

This is a factor that drove pre-Covid conversations with major retailers, alongside the other benefits such as less oil and faster cooking.

After selling one of Cape Town’s most successful entrepreneurial ventures, Master Currency, to Bidvest in 2007, Combi and Jacobson reunited with the launch of a R1billion listed property fund in 2011. Fast forward, and the pair saw a gap in the market for quick, consistent and healthy fried food after Combi took a trip to China. The result: Kombo King fryers, already proven through various blue-chip clientele, is set to expand further into the retail sector with its automated solution that can fry pre-packaged, par-cooked or fresh meals without needing expensive ventilation infrastructure to remove odours.

Say founders Combi and Jacobson: “Kombo King fryers were developed in response to the growing demand for convenience foods at an affordable price point, but that does not compromise on quality.”

“Fried food is a staple in South Africa with healthy options far and few between. Our technology requires no extraction, has the added element of speed and uses reduced oil so the end product is both healthy and convenient without compromising on taste.”

Additionally, the portable product eliminates high fixed costs for retailers by using singlephase electricity, with savings of 60% on operational costs and 57% on electrical costs when compared to traditional fryers.

The closed, automated system also adds a safety measure for employees operating the product, decreasing exposure to hot oil as well as the need for extensive training.

Automated recipes ensure all foods are consistent in quality and taste, while the break-even rate for retailers is 10 x packets of fried chips a day.

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DEFY LAUNCHES LATEST INNOVATION – THE SOLAR HYBRID FRIDGE AND FREEZER PRODUCTS

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he product range includes a fridge and a chest freezer, both of which utilise solar power to reduce electricity consumption from the grid. Designed with Africa in mind, the product range is a game changer by lowering energy costs by up to 44%, and by keeping food frozen for up to 49 hours with endure-chill technology when there is no power. Revolutionary technology reduces total cost of ownership by removing the requirement for separate battery and inverter purchases, to have a solar appliance at home with built-in smart electronics installed in these new appliances.

The numerous health and safety benefits of the Kombo King products, as well as the fact that it is designed and manufactured locally, drove the decision to invest for Vumela and Edge Growth. The investment company, which is South Africa’s leading provider of alternative strategy investment products, says Kombo King’s aspirations clearly falls within President Cyril Ramaphosa’s vision to strengthen the economy through local products, announced in the president’s address at the 9th Annual Proudly South African Buy Local Summit and Expo on Tuesday, 9 March.

Vuyiswa Nzimande, principal at Edge Growth and lead dealmaker explains, “Consumercentric product offerings are key to attracting customers in a highly competitive convenience food market. We view Kombo King fryers as an enabler to its clients to differentiate themselves in terms of quality, consistency and speed of service while increasing the client’s value proposition.”

Convenient, affordable and healthy food has never tasted better! And this longstanding partnership has Kombo King poised for success.

Visit www.komboking.co.za

These features make Solar Hybrid products a reliable partner for everyday life in our homes and businesses to reduce rising electricity costs while keeping food fresh during loadshedding.

Despite being a solar-powered fridge and freezer, the Solar Hybrid range actually operates a little differently from other solar appliances on the market: they run off a dual power source and also plug into the electricity grid. The Solar Hybrid products run directly off the solar panels during the day, when the sun is out and revert to the electrical grid at night, when it is dark.

Defy marks the launch of its Solar Hybrid range as a social innovation, just one step in the long journey towards a more sustainable Africa where technology is more readily available to all consumers.

The Defy Solar Hybrid product range retails for less than R6 000. The installation process is managed by a Defy trusted partner that specialises in solar installations and has a countrywide footprint.

Visit: www.defy.co.za

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CALLING YOUNG SOUTH AFRICANS WHO WANT TO BUILD THEIR SKILLS TO FIND OR CREATE JOBS Trace Academia officially launches free online vocational training platform

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race and South African partners have formally announced the inauguration of Trace Academia in South Africa.

In the presence of the honourable French Minister Elisabeth Moreno, the Minister for Gender Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities, a protocol of cooperation between Trace, Senghor University in Egypt, and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) was also signed to create a training programme to develop and support the professionalisation of the creative and cultural sector in Africa.

Moreno, together with the cofounder and executive chairperson of Trace, Olivier Laouchez, and Trace Academia co-managing director, Prejlin Naidoo, launched the company’s latest youth empowerment programme.

Trace Academia is a free online vocational training platform built for young South Africans looking to build their skills to find or create jobs. Created in response to the high rate of youth unemployment in South Africa and the continent, Trace Academia will focus on empowerment through educating and training young people.

More than 50% of Africa’s population is under 25 years old. Young people are struggling with the effects of a longstanding economic and psychological crisis. The reach of the global pandemic has further accelerated the need for new approaches to education.

Trace Academia courses are created in collaboration with leading companies, institutions and experts to ensure that the skills provided are well matched to market needs. A localised, interactive and entertaining course format keeps the learner’s attention and significantly improves course completion rate.

Trace Academia will primarily target young South Africans in its inaugural year. The platform will launch with several locally produced training courses, including Get Started with Digital Marketing (Grow with Google), How to Become a DJ (Trace), Spark your Interest in Electricity (Schneider Electric), Become a Successful Entrepreneur (Valued Citizens & UJ), Become a Real Handyman (Leroy Merlin) and Own Your Situation (Durex).

Trace Academia will take the learner through the journey towards skill acquisition.

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The Trace Academia platform will offer: • Vocational training • Entrepreneurial courses • Soft skill and wellbeing courses • Social learning features • Job information Learning engagement: Engaging content keeps the learners’ attention and maximises completion.

Testing and certification: Courses certified by industry leaders, providing credibility and applicability.

Employment opportunities: Learners are connected to an ecosystem of employment enablers.

With the mammoth goal of training more than 25-million young people by 2025, Trace Academia aims to develop hundreds of courses to help empower these young people to become employable or become employers.

Part of the launch centred on the signing of a protocol of cooperation between the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), Senghor University in Egypt and Trace to establish a partnership to support the development and professionalisation of the cultural and creative sector in Africa through the Trace Academia programme. AFD’s financing of €650 000 will cover a training course dedicated to understanding the challenges of the sector and providing workable solutions. The learning content of the training is to be developed through this partnership between Senghor University in Egypt, Trace and Campus AFD, AFD’s training centre.

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“To build Trace Academia, we’ve combined our expertise and experience in entertainment with cutting-edge learning approaches adapted to the realities and cultures of Africa. The young people we have worked with in building the platform find the content highly engaging. In fact, in a recent study of 17-25-year-olds in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria, 96% of those polled said the app would motivate them to further their education or improve their employment prospects. We believe that Trace Academia has the potential to positively impact the lives of millions of young people in South Africa and across the continent,” said Trace’s Olivier Laouchez.

Due to the high youth unemployment rate in South Africa, it was important for Trace to introduce the Trace Academia project as a getaway to Trace’s mission of entertaining and empowering young people to stand up and shine.

Trace Academia is set to be launched in the rest of the world by the end of this year, with more courses to be produced with leading companies, institutions and experts globally.

For more information go to: www.traceacademia.com The Trace Academia application can be downloaded on the Apple App store and Google Play store.

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ANNOUNCES TOP 10 BEST PERFORMING STOKVELS FOR 1ST QUARTER 2021 Congratulations to these Stokvel clubs who are reaching their money goals together

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t is a great joy to see Stokvels on the Stokfella App accomplish what they have been hoping for and working hard towards. Let’s honour these Stokvels and recognise their outstanding achievements, which they have reached amid a pandemic. We introduce to you the Stokfella Top 10 Best Performing Stokvels for the 1st Quarter of 2021.

To the Stokvel clubs mentioned on the ordered list below, sithi halala!

You are a testimony that great things happen to those who are patient and work hard towards reaching their money goals together.

Caladrius Investment Holdings – A group of medical professionals with the aim of starting a mutual bank. Caladrius Investment Holdings is a registered cooperative and they have raised more than R1-million from March 2020 to date.

Sakhisizwe Property Stokvel – A Stokvel club with the objective of investing in high-yield multi-tenant properties in Gauteng, KZN and the Western Cape for the benefit of all their members. They provide property investment opportunities for people who want to invest in property but do not have the time, skills or large sums of money required. Sakhisizwe’s team has raised R8-million since they launched on 29 June 2019 using the StokFella platform.

THUDmoney Franchise Stokvel – A Stokvel club that saves money together and buys franchises in order to transform communities with jobs and SME opportunities. The goal is to transform the franchising industry in South Africa. THUDmoney Franchise Stokvel bought its first s tore (the Jimmy’s Killer brand) in November 2020 and created jobs for shareholders, families and community members. Its second store will be launching in Soweto in June at Meadowpoint Mall in Meadowlands.

BO Property Stokvel – BO Property Stokvel was formed in March 2020 and registered on the StokFella app in June 2020. The objective of this Stokvel is to assist members who want to save money with the aim of buying property, paying off their existing property and building and improvements on their existing property. Members contribute a minimum of R5 000 each and when the contributions reach R100 000, they invest that money in low-risk investments where they earn interest and capital is guaranteed. This stokvel club has raised more than R300 000 to date and all that money has been invested and is earning interest. Their plan is to share the money after three years.

Kopano Collective – Kopano Collective Stokvel was established in June 2019 by a group of more than 1 000 members across all nine provinces of South Africa. Their aim is to become players in the economy through crowdfunding. Their vision is to continue to support sustainable development goals towards owning the value chain of these asset classes that will create jobs and build wealth for their members and for generations to come. Together they have raised their first million in December 2020 with their R50 monthly contributions.

Masedi Education Stokvel – Their aim is to improve accessibility of affordable and quality education to rural communities by financing school projects and to create an investment platform for the working class who are interested in making an extra income. This stokvel has raised more than R650 000 from July 2020 to date. They have built classrooms and renovated schools.

Mash Investment Club – Their objectives are to contribute funds with a common purpose of investing them and earning interest. The pooled funds will yield up to 10% growth per year. Members also have an option of earning compound interest on their contribution. The pooled funds will also have a “fund insurance” that protects the capital.

Sakhumnotho Property Stokvel – This Stokvel focuses on property, primarily student accommodation on a large scale and secondary highdensity residential properties. The members are currently raising capital which will enable them to invest at a scale within appetite. They are also working with a specialist adviser on the types of properties they are looking to buy and academic institutions they should target.

The People’s Stokvel – The People’s Stokvel is a purchase order crowdfunding platform for businesses that have orders with government and the corporate sector and are looking for capital to deliver on these orders. The platform allows everyday people to participate in the growth of these talented entrepreneurs, while also making it easier for entrepreneurs to get access to funding.

Vhumatshelo Investment Club – The aim of this Stokvel is to build wealth by acquiring properties for the benefit of their members.

If you are interested in joining any of these stokvels, you could easily search for them on the Stokfella App and request to join them.

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