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CARING, SHARING AND ENCOURAGING:

A MESSAGE FROM MOSES TEMBE

David White, CEO, waiting patiently to express disturbances, they are left open being guided by the power of our This uncomfortable existence
DRG itself from within our hearts to focus on receiving inspiration ability to reason, resulting in a for many can be healed instantly
outwardly, through our thoughts, and uncovering advantages to potluck outcome. A reasoning through reasoning what is right
M oses sustainable environment around sustainability. Moses said, “It is and gives us the ability to grow given ability to love and care for
and wrong, and applying our God
words, and actions, we create a
mind overcomes all situations
ensure ongoing success and
confidence in that voice within
us, with health in each of the
each other.
reasoning that gives us the ability
Tembe and I areas in our lives where we have to consider alternatives to better us being able and ready to guide Moses, through his confidence
needs and interests.
and encourage positive and
define our brand’s unique offer
first met each and best step forward.” I was appropriate creations through in sharing his message, helped
other many years It is interesting that Moses’s path delighted to listen to these wise our thoughts, words and actions. to make this normally complex
ago. At our to business and financial success words Moses was sharing and felt discussion simple, and I left
initial meeting was through the Life lessons honoured I was able to gain so Business is just the same. If our lunch meeting feeling both
we instantly taught to him and his siblings by much understanding about Life we do not reason through our satisfied mentally and filled
formed a bond his pastor parents. Normally we and creativity in the short period intellect (and that clear voice with new hope and expectation.
of interest, would consider that commercial of time. I considered too that within), our actions which should For days after our lunch my
cooperation, success comes from experience, certainly I was also receiving the lead to greater value to self and mind kept going back to our
and respect. networks, influence, and applying wisdom that Moses’s parents had community, will be influenced discussion, and Moses’s voice
I saw clearly business minded principles in the taught him as a child and young by the emotion of arrogance and saying, “David, it is simple.
at the time, and today continue marketplace. Moses clarified that foolishness of ignorance. We It is our heart consciousness,
to see Moses as a highly capable yes indeed understanding how man living in the townships of will create conditions where it that true voice within, that is
Lamontville and Umlazi.
and competent business leader, business works and is sustained becomes unlikely for us to reach continually encouraging us to
driven by purpose and integrity. is important in ensuring ongoing Many spiritual truths are our desired objectives. move forward in our decision-
Our recent reconnection and fine success. However, norms and difficult to convey accurately Another amazing simile we making. With love for our father
dining experience at the Tembe values are critical in reasoning in words, and Moses knew this discussed was that water within God and neighbours guiding
home in Umdloti was magnificent right from wrong, and ensuring well. We soon started speaking a bottle remains the same colour our minds to create actions and
in many ways. Above all, the that we act with integrity, and about considerations in driving no matter whether the colour of habits in doing things for one
food was exceptional, and the transmute negative emotions, a Ferrari, where the engine and bottle is green or brown. This another, as caring, sharing, and
conversation riveting. We quickly images, thoughts and beliefs into steering wheel are essential example feeds the soul, especially encouraging brothers and sisters
learned that our paths had in constructive channels. So, they components to move the car in a South African context, where of the one creator”.
fact crossed many years prior to are not able to adversely flavour forward, but the driver must we as citizens need to note and The words “caring, sharing and
the point we had considered was the space we hold in regard to our reason the appropriate speed and feel that common unity that encouraging” for one another
our initial meeting. At that time, intentions and desired outcomes. direction to be taken. The driver binds us internally, and from now mean much more to me
we were both in our mid to late Moses continued by sharing can be influenced by ego to drive this point create a society where than before. Caring, sharing
20s, and Moses had facilitated that it is easy for people to faster, take sharper corners, and all feel happy and harmonious and encouraging provides all
a loan from his position in the feel doubt and fear that our risk not reaching the destination and share the same values and the direction and guidance we
KwaZulu-Natal Finance and work and purpose will return successfully. Imagine also, a attraction to our country, homes, need to consider in defining our
Investment Corporation (KFC) little value, but if our minds Ferrari engine without adequate and individual purpose. Much life’s purpose and ensuring our
to Shell SA, where I was a staff remain free and do not become and controlled steering. This can unnecessary pain is inflicted by successful and fulfilling living
member supporting setting up clogged by materially minded be likened to our emotions not us onto our brothers and sisters. in South Africa. It draws us
Umnini Ultra City on the South close to reasoning what are right
Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. We and wrong thoughts, decisions
knew the same people who owned and actions, and to better hear
and managed the Shell Ultra City the guiding voice within our
business, and this recognition and heart consciousness. I will not
common linkage instantly created forget this wonderful lunch
a warm foundation for openness and afternoon with Moses, and
and sharing of challenges, our incredibly deep and simple
expectations and opportunities in conversations. Thank you,
our paths. Moses, for your caring, sharing,
Moses is a highly experienced, and encouraging. This knowledge
resourceful, connected, and you have gained through your
business minded KwaZulu- parents and life experiences is
Natal industrialist. He has a as valuable to everyone as it is to
long and successful track record you and me.
in business, and is regarded by We have heard it before, and
his peers in commerce, and the know well that ethics, effective
business community at large, as a leadership and an engaged
smart, ethical and effective leader. organisational culture are the
Moses is a true to life example of single most important aspects
someone authentic, and able to in creating an organisational
give confidence to us that good foundation from which we can
and clean business principles build successful and sustainable
and best business practices are businesses, and to ensure an
both profitable and contain that exceptional personal existence for
critical aspect of sustainability, ourselves and the communities
which attracts ongoing interest around us. 
and new opportunity.
Interestingly, Moses’s business DRG, and DRG Siyaya
mindedness came from his Contact David White,
parents who were pastors in the T: +27 (0)31 767 0625
community. Moses’s parents E: david@drg.co.za
taught their children, family W: www.drg.co.za
and greater community that
the Life within each of us is
more real than our physical
presence indicates. And if we
follow the true voice within,

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