Society October 2021 Digimag

SOCIETY

Moratwe Masima (Miss South Africa 2021 runner up), Lalela Mswane (Miss South Africa 2021) and Zimi Mabunzi (Miss South Africa 2021 runner up). See Page 4&5

Shudufhadzo Musida (Miss South Africa 2020), Rolene Strauss (Miss World 2014), Toni-Ann Singh (Miss World 2019) and Chanique Rabe (Miss Supranational 2021) See Page 4&5

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Inter-Hotel Challenge - promoting skills in wining and dining service THE Distell Inter-Hotel Challenge, ahs been a notable event on the calendar for the past nine years.

This year 160 candidates are competing enthusiastically and not withstanding the volatile climate, the challenge continues to promote skills in wining and dining service.

Waseem Carrim, National Youth Development Agency Chief Executive Officer, speaking at one of four national launches,

said: “We are proud to be a part of this very important initiative; SA’s youth unemployment crisis with collaboration between the social, private and public sector.

I think what’s presented here has exciting potential for creating entry level opportunities and allowing young people to grow and develop.”

Photographers: Axel Unger Jeffrey Abrahams

NIËL GROENEWALD (MD Nederburg)

BRENDA WILKINSON (Rio Largo Olive Estate), Annette Kesler (Showcook), Volker Heiden (Area Vice President – Sub-Saharan Africa Marriott International) and Johan Cronje (GM Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch) at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch.

DURBAN ICC TEAM: Patrick Musubao, Sindisiwe Mbili, Lindiwe Rakharebe (CEO), Siyabonga Sithole, Philisiwe Mbonambi, Desmond Nikwe, Motty Maluleka, and Bongani Makwa.

SUN CITY RESORT: Nelson Moleta, Thuli Dina Kgame and Sibusiso Liebrandt

SUN CITY RESORT: Tumelo Maoba, Karabo Ndlovu and Sibusiso Liebrandt with Anna Rapholo (Learning and Development Specialist), Thuli Kgame, Grace Meloko, Nelson Moleta and Mfundo Vilakazi.

DE HOEK COUNTRY HOTEL: Lerato Seopela, Emelia Malitisi, Tshepo Tsheole, Eid Dube and Heidi Duminy (Principal, Cape Wine Academy).

LOVEJOY NESHAMBA (Wine Steward of the Year 2019, Ellerman House) and Phumza Rengqe (Distell Group Marketing Manager).

HARTFORD HOUSE TEAM: Phumla Zakwa, Ntombenhle Zuma, Thobelani Zaca, Pippa Zimmerman and Maretha Langenhoven (GM).

NADIA BILCHIK (CNN Editorial Producer & Greater Impact Communication) with Mike Morritt-Smith (I Live Coffee Group), Mike and Lucinda Waller (Dragonfly Africa Group & Concierge Judge) and Mark Stevens. Seated are Phakamile Hlazi (Founder, Zulu Nomad & In Africa Travel), Chanda Morrit-Smith (Showcook) and Ashleigh Christie (Minor Hotels).

WASEEM CARRIM (CEO NYDA), Sarah Marinelli (Business Manager Premium Wine, Distell) and Scott Rogers (Principal, International Hotel School).

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NATHANIA “SMILIE” WASSERMAN (Executive Chef, The Beverly Hills) with Lethu Ngubane and Londeka Mkhize (Wine Stewards).

SIBUSISO ZWANE (Wine Steward, Sun Time Square).

AVINASH NAIDOO (Lancewood), Jeremy Stanley, Fatima Stanley (Judge) and Jose Smith (Denny Mushrooms).

THE PRESIDENT HOTEL TEAM: Desmond O’Connor (GM), Dean Botha, Delsie Myaka, Jacques Swart (Executive Chef), Jeremy Clayton (Director), Danielle de Wet, Siphokazi Mhambi, Lisa Tauro, Ben Ilunga, Asanda Jezile and Taufeeq De Jongh.

JACO TRUTER (Sun Time Square Team Executive Sous Chef) with Sylvia Sikhosana, Mahle Vellem and Robert Phillander.

NADIA SIBANDA (Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel)

CHARMAINE DU PLESSIS and Stacey Moss of Avanti Coffee SA.

JUDGES: Jean Vincent Ridon and Aubrey Ngcungama.

WAYNE SMITH (GM, Cabana Beach Resort), Samantha Croft (Director of Operations KwaZulu Natal Region, Tsogo Sun) and John Aritho (GM, The Beverly Hills).

WENDY COETZEE (MC), Michael Colbeck and Tanusha Naidoo (Mentors, The Oyster Box).

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GrandWest hosts 63rd Miss South Africa pageant GRANDWEST Casino and Entertainment World recently hosted the 63rd Miss South Africa pageant.

Lalela Mswane, and wishes her well for her coming reign.

This prestigious event took place on October 16, 2021 in the Grand Arena, GrandWest and saw many local and international celebrities rub shoulders with invited guests.

GrandWest warmly congratulates new Miss South Africa,

GRANDWEST TEAM WITH MISS SA 2021, LALELA MSWANE.

SHUDUFHADZO MUSIDA (Miss South Africa 2020), Rolene Strauss (Miss World 2014), Toni-Ann Singh (Miss World 2019) and Chanique Rabe (Miss Supranational 2021).

MATTHEW AND GIZELLA DE HAHN.

MERVYN NAIDOO (General Manager, GrandWest), Debbie Murison, Nikki Botha (Regional Marketing Manager, GrandWest) and Vincent Murison.

LORRAINE AND ROY MOORE.

MICHELLE HESLOP and Jeannine Nestel-Bosman.

SELWYN AND BELINDA MCKEET.

ANGELIQUE VAN WYK and Glendell Berry.

ANUSHA AND SAYURIKA GOVENDER.

MASIZOLE MNQASELA and Natasha King.

CHARL REINEKE and Mohammed Baessa.

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ANDREA MEZA (Miss Universe 2020), Mamokgethi Phakeng (Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town), Lalela Mswane (Miss SA 2021), Dineo Ranaka (media personality), Tamryn Green (Miss SA 2018) and Pia Wurtzbach (Miss Universe 2015).

NICOLE WILMANS (Survivor SA winner) and Ryno Eksteen.

DIANE FRITZ with MINISTER ALBERT FRITZ.

NIKKI BOTHA, Toni-Ann Singh and Elouise Matthys (PR and Promotions Manager, GrandWest).

SHIREEN BENNET, Priscilla Southgate and Melanie Wood.

AYESHA AND KARRIEM DOMINGO.

ANDREA MEZA (Miss Universe 2020).

CHRISTINE KITCHING and Lisa Pieterse.

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Science awards showcase SA research talents The prestigious NSTF-South32 Awards for outstanding contributions to science, engineering, technology (SET) and innovation in South Africa took place on September 30, 2021. This 23rd celebration of South African research and innovation excellence stood out not just for the exceptional array of talent, skills and success stories, but also for the complex times in which this talent had to work. As Jansie Niehaus, Executive Director of the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) points out: “Awards for scientific research are more important than ever. Researchers are working under increasingly constrained conditions.

“They are teaching online, juggling incredible workloads, and doing all this while dealing with severely cut research funding. It’s so important that we recognise people who have risen above these constraints and achieved excellence nonetheless.

“We want to highlight the talent in this country and ignite further research and investment.”

NSTF is the non-profit stakeholder body for all innovation organisations in South Africa. Representing SET as a single body, it is an independent, collaborative platform that advances and embodies continued conversations around science.

Prof Philiswa Nosizo Nomngongo (Enginering Research Capacity Development Award - Sponsor: Eskom)

Prof Raymond Durrheim (Lifetime Award)

Dr Tegan Bristow (Special Annual Theme Award: Creative economy for sustainable development) and Dr Blade Nzimande (Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation).

Prof Stephanie Burton (Management Award)

David Botha (Chair: proSET), Prof Sheetal Silal (TW Kambule-NSTF Award: Emerging Researcher Sponsor: proSET) and Dr Phil Mjwara (Director-General: Department of Science and Innovation).

Prof Carolina Ödman (Science Communication Award)

Prof Bruce Mellado (TW KambuleNSTF Award: Researcher)

Dr Roderick Juba (WRC representative), Prof Paul Oberholster (NSTF-Water Research Commission Award) and Dr Phil Mjwara.

Andre Rossouw (Eskom Distribution), Prof Michael Claeys (Engineering Research Capacity Development Award - Sponsor: Eskom) and Dr Phil Mjwara

Dr Boitumelo Innocent Ramatsetse (TW Kambule-NSTF Award: Emerging Researcher - Sponsor: proSET)

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Science awards showcase SA research talents continued from the previous page The national NSTF-South32 Awards are the largest science, engineering, technology (SET) and innovation awards in South Africa. They are known as the “Science Oscars” and were the first science awards in the country. An important aspect of the awards is the showcasing of South African SET and innovation to the public, which includes the year-long engagement programme between award winners, students and learners, called the NSTF Share ‘n Dare programme.

The NSTF Share ‘n Dare programme forms part of the NSTF-South32 Awards. It provides platforms for award winners to act as role models and ambassadors for innovation. This includes experienced scientists, engineers, innovators, science communicators, engineering capacity developers, and organisational managers/leaders, as well as data and research managers. The winners share knowledge with youth and communities, inspiring young people to pursue studies and careers in SET and innovation.

Watch the video of the NSTF-South32 Awards Gala Dinners that was broadcast live from dual cities to the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) YouTube Channel. continues on the next page

Data for Research Award: School of Geosciences Data Collection and Storage Facility, University of the Witwatersrand – Team Leaders: Professors Raymond Durrheim, Musa Manzi and Glen Nwaila.

Innovation Award: Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (Sponsor: NIPMO) – ROC Water Technologies (Pty) Ltd, Prof Jannie Maree (middle) with Lindiwe Mashimbye, NIPMO (left) and Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation (right).

Non-Governmental Organisation Award: Outlook Foundation, CEO: Mr Segomotso Kelefetswe (right) and Minister Blade Nzimande (left).

Innovation Award: Corporate Organisation - The Biomimicry Diagnostic Verification Controls Team, University of the Witswatersrand, Team Leader: Prof Bavesh Kana (right) with Minister Blade Nzimande (left).

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Showcase youth in science continued from the previous page The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) promotes science, engineering, technology, (SET), including mathematics and innovation among the youth. This is important because SET subjects open doors for learners to pursue fulfilling careers. The future of SET and innovation depends on young people being inspired to explore the subjects, study courses and find exciting careers.

The NSTF Brilliants programme identifies, recognises and nurtures talent from the basic education sector (Grade 12) and exposes these young “brilliant” minds to the professional research environment through the NSTF-South32 Awards event.

The programme is designed to motivate talented young people in order to realise their full potential, assist them where possible with bursaries to enable them to study further in SET fields. It is sponsored by South32 and the Department of Science and Innovation.

This year, The Lewis Foundation partnered with the NSTF Brilliants programme to include awards to nine first-year students in “Biological and Environmental Sciences” (selected according to the same criteria as the Brilliants students), thereby recognising South Africa’s future conservation champions.