SOUTH AFRICA UPDATE

Harcourts South Africa held our HX in the beautiful coastal resort of Zimbali in Kwazulu-Natal. For the first time in our history, we were fully booked and had to turn people away. This made for a bumper event. Right from the opening which saw the Springbok rugby player, Eben Etzabeth, tower over the rest of us on stage, to the last Award, it was action-packed. We were incredibly fortunate to have a large number of people from Harcourts in New Zealand and Australia at HX. Apart from the senior leadership of HIL in the form of Mike and Irene Green and Steve Caradoc-Davies, we also had some real legends. John and Lynette McFadden and Robert McCormack were all kind enough to share their stories and knowledge with the delegates. Our keynote speakers were particularly strong this year. The highlight for most people was probably Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, the CEO and founder of Gift of the Givers. His message of resilience and hope was particularly relevant to the South Africans in the audience.

The Beach Party theme evening provided an opportunity for everyone to let their hair down and really have fun. We also had an Amazing Race team building which was enjoyed by even the most sceptical of participants. It created an opportunity for people to get to know each other outside of their own office groupings.

HX finished on a high note with the gala dinner and annual awards. As always, it was a glittering affair, with some surprises amongst the winners. Although the time flew by, many memories were made and new friendships formed. The culture in Harcourts South Africa is at one of its highest points thanks to events like this

Gray

CEO, Harcourts South Africa richard.gray@harcourtssa.co.za

Celebrating 30 Years with Jenny!

Harcourts South Africa proudly congratulates Jenny Swanson on her remarkable 30th work anniversary!

Jenny Swanson, the head of corporate events and awards at Harcourts South Africa, has achieved an impressive milestone. Throughout her tenure, Jenny has showcased exceptional leadership skills and has made significant contributions to our company. She is also the Harcourts Foundation ambassador for South Africa and plays a vital role in running our Client Experience program.

Since joining the Homenet group in 1993, Jenny has brought her wealth of knowledge in marketing and communications to the company. Her remarkable contributions were acknowledged when she received the esteemed ‘Employee of the Year’ award in 2008. With her unwavering loyalty and dedication, Jenny has become an invaluable and highly respected member of the Harcourts team, leaving an indelible mark on our corporate events and public relations initiatives.

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The Blue

Society is exclusive to the Top 10 performing agents in the group.

TOP OFFICE - HARCOURTS DUNN

TOP BUSINESS OWNER - EBERHARD KRUGER

CHAIRMAN’S

HALL OF Fame

Adina’s journey as an agent stands out as a true testament to the power of perseverance and hard work. As a novice agent, she worked tirelessly and earned a reputation as a professional with an unyielding commitment to excellence.

Over time, her tireless efforts began to bear fruit as her growing clientele started to recommend her to others. With an unwavering focus on delivering exceptional service, she continued to rise through the ranks of the industry, earning accolades and respect for her exceptional work.

Adina and her business partner at the time, Pam Smit, joined Harcourts late in 2009 when they opened Harcourts Achievers in Rustenburg. Within just 5 years of joining Harcourts, they catapulted into the top 10 with an ever-growing team. When the area was shaken by the Marikana massacre in 2012, the team stood firm under Adina and Pam’s strong leadership, and although the market got a lot tougher, they managed to continue to perform at a high level.

After the partnership split in 2019, Adina showed tremendous courage and determination and was the rock that her team tethered themselves to during the COVID pandemic. During this time, she went from strength to strength, and this past year their revenue was 40% higher than any previous year in the company’s history.

Adina exudes warmth and kindness, and if you have ever had a hug from her, you will know that you always feel better. She is 100% guided by her faith and draws from that to give her great inner strength. Adina always seems to get through even the hardest of times.

Today, she is a true inspiration and a shining example of what is possible when passion and hard work are combined with strategic thinking and a deep understanding of the industry. As she looks back on her journey, she remains grateful for the challenges she faced early on, recognizing them as critical learning experiences that helped her become the successful businesswoman she is today. We know that there are still many miles to go on this journey together, and the Harcourts family is exceptionally fortunate to have someone of Adina’s calibre as a colleague, leader, and most of all, friend.