18 July 2019, Vanderbijlpark – South Africa’s leading construction materials company, AfriSam and employees at its Vanderbijlpark operations recently celebrated International Mandela Day by visiting nearby Emfuleni Primary School in Bophelong to deliver food parcels and stationery to the 1 200 learners most of whom come from poverty-stricken households. The visit led by AfriSam’s Plant Manager, Mr David Labuschagne, was in celebration of the life of our late former president Nelson Mandela and marked AfriSam’s employees 67 minutes of serving others and making a difference.

Emfuleni Primary School is a public school with about 1 200 learners with challenges that includes poor ablution facilities, overcrowded classrooms plus majority of the children are orphans.

“We heard about the plight at the school from one of our employees and decided to donate food parcels and stationery to assist in creating a conducive learning environment. Though this was only a small contribution, we see it as a start in the right direction and hope to contribute much more in future,” says Labuschagne.

Nelson Mandela Day commemorates the lifetime of service Madiba gave to South African’s and the world, and it calls on us all, every day, to make the world a better place. Children and education have been very close to former President Mandela and supporting the Emfuleni Primary School pupils this year was an easy decision to make for AfriSam.

“We strive to reiterate the word of Nelson Mandela to create a better world for all and we encourage everyone to play a part," added Labuschagne.

AfriSam continuously invests in various social and economic upliftment projects that contribute towards improving the lives of all citizens and communities near its projects. The company has one of its cement plant operation in the Emfuleni region of Gauteng

The company also offers support to local communities in areas dealing with early childhood development (ECD) initiatives and educational infrastructure with focus on schools; classrooms, ablution facilities and kitchens development or upgrades. 

ABOUT AFRISAM:

AfriSam is the leading black-controlled construction materials group in southern Africa. Since establishing its first cement plant in 1934, the company has grown into a formidable group with operations in South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland and Tanzania. From its seven cementitious manufacturing facilities, 17 quarries and 40 readymix operations, the group has the capacity to produce in excess of 5 million tons of cement, 10 million tons of aggregate, 800 000 tons of slagment and 4 million cubic metres of readymix concrete annually.   

This Press Release was published by Archy Hlahla, Hlengani Communications on behalf of AfriSam SA. 

CONTACT: Maxine Nel
Head of Corporate Communications, AfriSam
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
011 670 5893

 All CAD4ALL CAD Design products and accredited Training contributes to your B-BBEE Scorecard  IDEA is the low-cost alternative to Revit® or ArchiCAD® yet easier and faster to use and significantly more affordable to purchase and maintain.4M Idea is a revolutionary CAD software that is 100% DWG & 100% IFC Compatible.

IDEA Architecture is the powerful BIM software for 3D & 2D Architectural design, Rendering and Animation, as well as for 4D Scheduling and 5D Costing.

The need for 4m IDEA Architecture was born out of the experience of CAD4ALL spending countless hours searching for a cost effective and efficient CAD software equivalent to its counterparts, AutoCAD and ArchiCAD. 4m IDEA Architecture allows its users to function efficiently at a fraction of the cost, with many users generated and converted the world over The new version of IDEA includes several additional enhancements for drawing, documentation, and site modelling in the form of more options, dialog enhancements, and new commands.

Overall, the re-engineered new generation goes a long way towards strengthening its BIM capabilities while retaining its key strengths of AutoCAD compatibility and low cost. IDEA’s interface is not as sophisticated as the more expensive BIM applications by vendors such as Autodesk, Bentley, and GRAPHISOFT, but it is an excellent lower-cost alternative which makes it very popular in several countries around the world that are just starting to transition from CAD to BIM.

Cad4all is an accredited training institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as well as across the various SETA based in Cape Town. Accredited CAD and BIM Training will be offered nationwide by CAD4ALL either online or via our nationwide hubsCAD4ALL are leaders in CAD training and an international Autodesk CERTIPORT centre.

We offer various CAD Training industry related and relevant to the clients’ needs including AutoCAD and Revit. You will find an ever-growing client list featuring the product, IDEA 2019 where we can offer the BIM fraternity of South Africa an affordable, flexible and world class BIM Software at a fraction of the cost especially in this overall bad economy.If you feel that you are overspending, have a look at our product launch offer and trial our software for free.

Conducting business with CAD4ALL also opens companies up to a host of extra benefits like tax rewards for staff training as well as improving on B-BBEE scorecard points.On my part, “I find it amazing that a small company like 4M headquartered in Greece, which lacks the marketing muscle and developmental resources of larger companies, can develop such a useful product from an open-source platform that is helpful to millions of AEC professionals around the world.

Most of whom cannot afford the more expensive applications that are prevalent in wealthy countries.” 4M may not earn high marks for innovation, but it is way up there when it comes to making a global impact through perseverance and hard work. CAD software does not only have to cater for the niche. Download a free trial version of IDEA from our website www.cad4all.co.za to get you started and read the full version of the AEC Bytes review of IDEA Architecture 2019 http://www.aecbytes.com/review/2019/IDEA19.html

Looking to gain skills in AutoCAD without any prior CAD knowledge? Look no further as Cad4all is at your disposal!

This AutoCAD Essentials course provides beginners with a comprehensive introduction to the AutoCAD software, giving candidates all of the skills needed to produce high quality 2D drawings.

Hands-on practical exercises are used to create 2D production drawings and provide individuals with a thorough understanding of the principal AutoCAD drawing commands and techniques. These techniques can be applied across a broad spectrum of industries.CAD4ALL is the leader in CAD Design. We offer full qualifications in Architectural Draughting, Technology, Interior architecture and more design related education.

CAD4ALL offers these qualifications full time from our branches in Claremont and Bellville, Cape Town as well as online, this in extension to our nationwide EGD (Engineering, Graphic and Design) hubs. CAD4ALL is an accredited training institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as well as across the various SETA.

Accredited CAD and BIM Training will be offered nationwide by CAD4ALL either online or via our nationwide hubs.

CAD4ALL in addition, is an international exam centre for AutoCAD and REVIT and have implemented CAD design drawings offices on large scale projects which involved the Gautrain project involving clients like ACSA, POWERGROUP, ENGEN and more.

Conducting business with CAD4ALL also opens companies up to a host of extra benefits like tax rewards for staff training as well as improving on B-BBEE scorecard points.Visit our website www.cad4all.co.za    

Nando’s joins the Loeries to celebrate design Design from Africa and the Middle East finally gets the recognition it deserves with the expanded Nando’s Design category at the Loeries in 2019. This year’s category has been extended to recognise design from a much broader range of creative professionals. “We’ve expanded the design category beyond only brand communication to include areas of design such as retail furniture and product design, fabric, wallpaper, lighting, architecture and interior design, and even the design of signage programmes,” says Loeries CEO Andrew Human. He adds that the Loeries has long been recognised as the highest accolade in advertising and brand communication.

“A strong design award has been lacking for our region and this is a great opportunity for all designers to showcase their work and achieve recognition.” Design is woven into the Nando’s DNA, making Nando’s a natural partner for the Design category. “Design and creativity have been an intrinsic part of the Nando’s way of doing business.

Nando’s is the first local brand to collaborate with local designers at the scale it does,” says Deirdre King, Nando’s Brand Experience GM. She adds: “Putting our support behind the design community is important to doing business well. Our PERi-PERi power has charted new paths and careers for many local artists and their art. Putting that same fire behind the extended Design category for the 2019 Loeries gives us a chance to spice things up for the wonderful designers who will imprint their names onto this exciting category. According to Gaby de Abreu, Loeries board member and creative head of Switch Design, the awards are invaluable because they offer a chance for designers to showcase their work to a far greater audience.

“The Nando’s Design category at the Loeries is an opportunity to showcase excellence across disciplines in countries throughout Africa and the Middle East. For independent designers, it’s a unique chance to achieve recognition across the industry, reaching creatives internationally,” says de Abreu. “For a furniture designer working in an independent workshop or a graphic designer outside of the agency network, this year’s Loeries offers a chance to show the world what you’ve achieved,” he adds. The Nando’s Design category at the Loeries is open to designers across all the main disciplines. The entry deadline is 15 May and more information can be found on loeries.com.

About Nando's: While proudly South African, Nando’s is an international flame-grilling, PERi-PERi chicken restaurant group. We offer a twist of Afro-Portuguese with an upmarket and comfortable dining experience. Two friends, Robert Brozin and Fernando Duarte, opened the first Nando’s in 1987 in Johannesburg, South Africa. All Nando's PERi-PERi chicken is marinated for 24 hours, locally sourced and never frozen, ensuring our customers only get the finest flavours.

Our unique PERi-PERi recipe includes herbs, spices, garlic, lemon juice and bird’s eye chilli. Nando's authentic PERi -PERi has captivated its customers all over the world, making it the largest South African restaurant group to expand internationally. DEADLINE FOR 2019 LOERIES ENTRIES EXTENDED TO MAY 31 About Loeries Africa Middle East: The Loeries, a non-profit company, is Africa and the Middle East’s premiere initiative that recognises, rewards, inspires and fosters creative excellence in the brand communication industry.

As the highest accolade for creativity and innovation across our region, the Loeries promotes and supports creativity by helping marketers, agencies and consumers appreciate the value of ideas and fresh thinking.

Culminating in the biggest creative gathering in Africa and the Middle East, Loeries Creative Week Durban brings together the best innovative minds from our industry for a festival of networking, inspiring minds and recognising great work. Our region's creative economy is world-class and has great potential to grow and to offer employment both to our talented youth. The growth occurring throughout Africa and the Middle East is very exciting, and a major focus of the Loeries is to increase the standard of brand communication in the region.

Major Partners of the Loeries: DStv Media Sales, Gearhouse Category Partners: AB InBev, Barron, Brand South Africa, Facebook, Gagasi FM, Google, JCDecaux, Nando’s, Tsogo Sun, Woolworths Additional Partners and Official Suppliers: AAA School of Advertising, Antalis South Africa, Aon South Africa, Backsberg, BEE Online, First Source, Fresh RSVP Guest Logistics, Funk Productions, Gallo Images, Grid Worldwide, Hetzner, Mama Creative, Newsclip, Paygate, Rocketseed, Shared Value Initiative, Shift Social Development, Vega School, VQI Communications Nigeria Endorsed by: Association of Communication and Design, Brand Council South Africa, Commercial Producers Association, Creative Circle, EXCA, IAB, South African Institute of Architects, IID Official Media Partners Between 10and5, Bizcommunity.com, Book of Swag, Brand Communicator Nigeria, Business Insider by Pulse, Campaign Middle East, Film & Event Media, Modern Marketing The Redzone. Twitter: @loeries Instagram: Loerieawards Facebook: The Loeries

Distributed on behalf of the Loeries by: Riana Greenblo Communications: 011 3256006

For more information, interview requests or high-res images please contact: Gina McLoughlin: 0113256006 (mornings only)or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Riana Greenblo: +27 82 5675159 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Mara Delta Bats with Maasai Warriors to save last three Northern White Rhino  

SOUTH AFRICA, GAUTENG, SANDTON, 4 JULY 2017 - There is a unique thread linking Maasai Warriors, Grease Lightening, White Rhino, Cricket, hornï Underwear and Mara Delta Property Holdings, Africa’s largest and only SEM and JSE-listed real estate income group, and it’s driven by the courage to take on new seemingly-impossible challenges, to build the foundations of stability, and turn ambition into reality. Embarking, arguably, on the most important mission of their lifetimes, a global collection of accomplices could not have united at a more crucial time in their lives for the plight of the near-extinct Northern White Rhino. 

On the 18th and 19th of June, in the foothills of Mount Kenya in the OI Pejeta Conservancy, home to the world’s last three Northern White Rhino subspecies, saw an important fund-and-awareness-raising cricket event take place, signifying the launch of Mara Delta’s Rhino Anti-poaching corporate social responsibility (CSR) campaign, which will continue into Africa over the next six months.  The Last Male Standing T20 Rhino Cup is an animal welfare event held annually in Ol Pejeta, Kenya.

This event helps to create funds and awareness of the plight of the Northern White Rhino and the greater risk of poaching and ivory/rhino horn trade out of East Africa. This is no ordinary cricket event. Here, in this iconic Kenyan Conservancy, a team of eight battle-dressed Maasai Warriors batted it out against the Ambassadors, a mixed team of eight corporates, including Mara Delta’s Director, Greg Pearson, all exhibiting the determination that is the backbone of Africa, and proving that despite all their differences, in culture, in achievements, in aspirations, they all share the will to build a stronger, more resilient world, where setbacks are stepping stones and victories are game changers. Last Male Standing is a collaborative effort between Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the British Army (BATUK), Fauna & Flora International, Australian High Commission (Kenya), the East Africa Cricket Foundation, Last Man Stands, the Primary Club of Australia, the Obuya Cricket Academy, and the Maasai Cricket Warriors.  Kenyan born and raised, Rob Stevenson is the organiser of Kenya’s Last Male Standing Rhino Cup (LMS) for the past 3 years, and set up LMS to help rhino conservation in Kenya and cricket development in the Kenyan region.

 Last Male Standing has approximately 6000 teams playing T20 cricket globally to raise funds and awareness for the OI Pejeta Conservancy.   Says Stevenson, “In the conservancy, they have the last three Northern White Rhino of which one is ‘Sudan’ a 100-year-old male Northern White Rhino, the last of his species, hence the name Last Male Standing. Last Male Standing supports the conservancy, and the region’s community and cricket development.  LMS has grown over the past three years to 24 teams playing from South Africa, Australia, Mauritius and local. Our games are T10 with 8 in a team.

This weekend, a strong local team, the Obuya Cricket Academy, chased down 73 runs to win the Last Male Standing Rhino Cup 2017.” Mara Delta Property Holdings, with real estate assets in Mauritius, Kenya, Morocco, Zambia and Mozambique, has selected this all-important, under-resourced Rhino Conservancy as one of its primary CSR projects.  In addition to this, Mara Delta has formed a collaboration with hornï Underwear, a London-based online underwear brand created by former BBC news anchor, Riz Khan, to spread the word far and wide. Journalist-turned-businessman, Khan, has also officially partnered with UK charity, Save the Rhino International, on its new range of premium, ethically-produced underwear that supports global rhino conservation efforts.  hornï pledges to donate a minimum of 10% of its pre-tax profits to leading rhino conservation initiatives.

The brand aims to raise awareness on key conservation messages through events such as LSM’s unique cricket match, the media, and special-edition collections reflecting its mission.  On how Khan came up with the brand name, he says, “I scribbled down the name, and it occurred to me that the brand name ‘hornï’ would have to have an honourable mission, and without hesitation, I was inspired that part of our profits could be donated towards global Rhino conservation. Also, hornï is an anagram of the word, rhino.”  Mara Delta’s CEO Bronwyn Corbett commissioned a team to document the event, as well as the last remaining three Northern White Rhino subspecies, and Sudan. Mara Delta CEO, Bronwyn Corbett says, “We have a committed team of people and partners who joined us to play this momentous match in this extraordinary OI Pejeta Conservancy to raise funds and awareness to help save these last three historical mammals that deserve all of our attention. We know what is possible when we work together, and our partners see the potential too. We know our future is already brighter than our past, and we know progress is well within our reach.”  ### endEditors NotesMara Delta is the largest and only pan-African focused real estate distribution group listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM).  

The Company focuses exclusively on real estate assets on the continent (excluding South Africa), underpinned by US Dollar denominated long-term leases with high quality tenants, delivering strong sustainable income.  Mara Delta manages approximately US$ 600 million worth of assets (post transfer of current acquisitions) with access to numerous acquisition opportunities. These include a strong pipeline of quality assets in Mauritius, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique, Morocco, and others.  The Company’s immediate strategy is to consolidate opportunities within current countries of operation before expanding into other geographies.  

Bronwyn Corbett, CEO - BCom (Acc) (Univ. of Natal, PMB), CA(SA), MauritiusBronwyn is the Chief Executive Officer of Mara Delta Property Holdings, the largest pan African focused real estate fund listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and in Mauritius. Corbett has significant corporate finance and deal making experience.She played an instrumental role in the JSE listing of Delta Property Fund Limited in 2012 where she held the positions of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer prior to taking up the leadership role at Mara Delta. During her tenure at Delta Property Fund Limited, Corbett spearheaded the diversification of the REIT’s funding sources into the debt capital markets, leading to the establishment of a ZAR2 billion Domestic Medium Term Note Programme (DMTN programme). She led the team responsible for obtaining a national scale issuer rating from Global Credit Ratings as part of the DMTN programme.

In addition, Bronwyn co-headed the team responsible for growing assets under management from ZAR 2.2 billion at listing to ZAR 11.8 billion in May 2016. Bronwyn is a founder member and served as non-executive director on the board of Delta International Property Fund Limited (now Mara Delta Property Holdings) where she played a significant role in the listing and conversion of the fund to its current pan-African focus, underpinned by dollar based leases. Under Corbett’s leadership, Mara Delta has consistently achieved dollar based distribution forecasts at a dollar yield in excess of 7%. The Company recently declared its fifth consecutive distribution.Corbett took up the position of Chief Executive Officer in the lead-up to the Company’s merger with Pivotal to form Mara Delta. She has been instrumental in growing the portfolio from US$220 million and two assets to approximately US$ 600 million and 19 assets across five jurisdictions since listing.

Greg Pearson (38), Head of New Business, MCMI, Elec Eng, MauritiusGreg’s hands-on experience in Africa for more than a decade has allowed him to develop an expansive strategic business network with local and global developers as well as influential industry role players on the continent and beyond. With an enviable track record over a magnitude of successful developments, Greg continues to focus on collaborating with global corporations, frontier and emerging market investors, as well as various funders on new real estate related opportunities in Africa.  As a former executive of AECOM (a global provider of design, development, engineering and construction services) Greg was responsible for expanding the footprint of the ‘Rest of Africa’ business from 2006 (outside of South Africa) to 2014.

His market sector knowledge includes: office, retail, leisure, education and healthcare schemes and he has experience in over 40 African countries. Greg is registered with the Chartered Management Institute and a graduate of Kingston University, London. Greg has been instrumental in sustaining the rapid growth of the Company since its inception in 2014 when the Company listed on the alternative exchange of the JSE with a market capitalisation of US$118 million and a portfolio valued at US$86.0 million.

Today, Mara Delta is the only property focused income fund with primary listings on both the JSE Limited and the Stock Exchange of Mauritius. Subsequent to anticipated corporate activity in the first half of 2017, the Company’s is asset portfolio is expected to be valued at approximately US$ 600 million. MauritiusA: 3rd floor, La Croisette Shopping Mall, Grand Bay, Mauritius T:  +230 269 7090 fE: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. A: Ground Floor, Block A, Nairobi Business Park, Ngong Road, Nairobi, Kenya T: +254 716 328 384  MoroccoA: Anfaplace Shopping Centre, Bureau de Gestion, Boulevard de la Corniche, Aid Diab, 20000, Casablanca T: +212 522 954 646MozambiqueA: S&C Imobiliária, Av. Julius Nyerere n 3412, R/C Maputo – Mozambique T: +258 212 44700South Africa A: 10 Muswell Road South, Bryanston, Sandton, South Africa T: +27 87 80 33582 

Thank you.Written and distributed by Vivienne Quann on behalf of Bronwen Blunden PR

Enquiries to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / 084 486 2136 or Bronwen Blunden at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / 079 060 1905 

Tuesday, 18 July 201712h00 – 16h00

Fives Futbol, Century City 

Corporates line up for the 4th Mandela Day Have a Ball Charity Soccer Tournament, hosted by Adverb 

It’s time to boot up again for the 4th edition of Adverb’s Mandela Day Have a Ball charity soccer tournament taking place at Fives Futbol, Century City on Mandela Day, Tuesday, 18 July 2017 from 12h00 in support of the children from My Dunoon. 

Forty children from the project will team up with members of the participating corporate teams in a 5-a-side round-robin soccer tournament.  This day of giving will be topped off with a handout of takkies, soccer balls, beanies and bags to each child - purchased with the funds donated by corporate sponsors and suppliers, who are: 

Adverb, Ankerdata, BON Hotels, Concept Lounge, Diesel Digital, Fives Futbol, Gemini Solutions, Hobbs Sinclair, Innovation Projects, IOL, OneFM, Orlichem, Pyrad International, Sir Juice. 

Participants and spectators can look forward to a fun day of football, food, refreshments, laughter and happiness, a live broadcast from OneFM, with a few surprises in store including celebrity appearances. All the players will receive a medal and there are great give-aways throughout the day for best save, biggest smile, team spirit, sportsmanship and ball skills.   

If you are interested in entering a corporate team, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - or just pop by and cheer from the sidelines.  

Order of the day is to HAVE A BALL! 

No longer is CSI seen as a charitable donation, an enhanced corporate image, a tax write-off or a solution for the corporate conscience, but rather as contributing to the real needs of the community in which you operate. More sustainable growth could be delivered if management could see CSI as part of their strategic environment, contributing to real social development and economic progress.   

A popular approach to CSI is mentoring – affording previously disadvantaged individuals the opportunity to develop skills and an understanding of how best to manage their careers, how their actions impact on their success and how to improve on the things they are good at, to grow and to make their mark in the world. Anyone can be a mentor – regardless of current position – as there is always someone who is less experienced or just starting out who is looking for guidance. 

Konrad Laker, CEO of Gold Travel, believes that it is imperative for any business operating in South Africa to be a part of the solution and not the problem in contributing to Corporate Social Investment (CSI) and to look at other ways of giving back, and not necessarily just with the focus of improving your bottom line.     

Under Laker’s guidance and support, young entrepreneur Tendai Chawasarira, a qualified Barista, was able to open his own coffee shop, Bean@Beuna, in their office block and he is enormously grateful for the opportunity. “I am able improve my skills and work experience, which has ignited my passion for coffee again; the ideas for a bigger menu are flowing, and with our client base growing I am about to hire extra staff.” The potential of uplifting the community has improved, and employee morale is also enhanced with the buy-in and support of everyone in the office and the corporate park.  

Laker believes CSI is a give-and-take scenario – you give to plough back into the community and take to identify potential contributors for your own business, from a pool of beneficiaries.He is committed to spending more time on mentoring and once this model has proved to be working, would like to start using it as a template for other qualifying individuals. 

Mentoring is an enriching process both for yourself and for the mentoree, as you will be making an important difference to someone else while at the same time refining some of your own personal and work practices – the gift that keeps on giving.

SEESA and Hot91.9FM are collaborating in April 2017 to provide one lucky candidate with the opportunity to win a bursary to the value of R100 000 to study towards a degree in Accounting.

On 06 April 2017, Hot91.9FM’s Breakfast Show with Darren Scott announced that nominations are now open to stand a chance to win this bursary as part of Hot91.9FM’s #JoburgsHottestBursaries campaign. For the entire month of April 2017, listeners and the public can nominate candidates for this bursary by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with their motivation as to why they must be awarded the bursary.

“Our goal is to contribute to South Africa’s future through tertiary education. We are starting with Accounting bursaries and hope to develop the successful candidates to Chartered Accountants.” – Roelof le Roux, SEESA Financial Director

Candidate nominations are open until 30 April 2017, after which Hot91.9FM will announce the bursary winner in May 2017. For more information about this initiative, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..