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WHY DO YOU NEED A SENSE OF PURPOSE?

aving a sense of believes that his purpose now of this charismatic species and ‘profit with a purpose’. For more
purpose generally in life is to continue to grow an their forest habitat. Page 9. information visit page 14.
Hdrives our actions incredible company. Page 4.
and impacts how we feel. The Jacquie Bhana examines the The Association for The Aged
more we feel that our lives and Also on page four, Johan topic of loneliness and challenges (TAFTA) is calling on corporates
work have meaning, the more van Deventer, KZN Regional us to reach out to those who may and teams of individuals to
likely we will apply our time Manager, LabourNet unpacks need support. Page 10. support their Corporate Golf
and skills toward contributing the purpose of a disciplinary Anneme Coetzee, NLP Master Day event in aid their Meal KWAZULU-NATAL
to the greater good in a way code in the workplace. Trainer, comments on the Delivery Service. Page 15. BUSINESS CHAMBERS
that matters. Marlene Powell asks business comfort zone and how we can Colette Tanner, DRG, writes

In this edition of Business owners to reflect on their break free from it. Page 13 that there is enormous merit COUNCIL:
Sense, many of our articles focus journeys. Do you C.A.R.E.? Nikita Pillay, DRG Siyaya, in recognising the human and Chairperson: Paul Ngema
on purpose in its various forms. Page 5. examines how you use energy in showing kindness to those

Hantie Plomp who is featured Nozipho Ngobese, Head the workplace in relation to its around us and likewise to our Physical Address:
on page one unpacks some of her of Operations at Ithala SOC prevailing culture. Page 14. colleagues with whom we share Queens Court Building,
life’s purpose on page three. She Limited, greatest desire is to Also on page 14, through our day. Page 16. 5 Samora Machel Street,
emphasises that, her company drive positive change, improve its new initiative, the team at In closing, the 2024 general Durban, 4001
Triplo4 Sustainable Solutions and contribute to the overall KZN Top Business purpose is elections on 29 May are fast
really brings together her passion success and growth of Ithala. to recognise successful leaders approaching and provide an Tel: +27 (0)31 305 9867
for the environment as well as Page 8. in the province. Many of these opportunity for all citizens of E-mail: info@nafcockzn.org.za
her passion for people.
The Cape Parrot Working men and women are driven by South Africa to continue to help
Issac Mbatha is achieving Group at the University of KZN the desire to make a difference mould the future of the country. Website: www.kznchamber.co.za
recognition for his success but is working to ensure the survival to their workplaces and to make Your purpose is to vote. 

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Chetty, Head of Commercial - Less than R100 million The Standard Bank KZN
Banking at Standard Bank turn over per annum, entrants Top Business Leader’s award
KwaZulu-Natal. must bank with Standard Bank is an honorary award given

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