GETTING SOUTH AFRICA BACK ON TRACK
Conversations on South Africa’s ‘moment of hope’.
As South African President Cyril Ramaphosa approaches his first 100 days in office, it’s undeniable that the mood of many a conversation around the nation’s dinner tables and water coolers has lifted considerably, after a decade of doom and gloom. Corruption is finally being tackled, investment is firmly on the agenda, and economic growth is being prioritised.
“The greatest thing that has been achieved from December last year to this moment has been putting this country on the pedestal of hope,” said Professor Thuli Madonsela. The former public protector was the guest speaker in a recent conversation with Investec CEO Stephen Koseff, hosted by Joanne Joseph and titled, Making South Africa Great Again.
“When there’s hopelessness, things fall apart,” Madonsela said.
“Corruption is not just a thief of a country’s resources. It is also a major force that works against development,” she said.
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Changing the World – One Story at a Time
Our country is gearing up for the 2019 election and so predictably, the seeds of division are being sown. Racist rhetoric, polarisation, distortion of facts and even hate speech are going to be the order of the day for the next 12 to 18 months. This sets us back in our efforts to bring healing and restoration to our democracy. But there is a simple antidote that each of us can employ.
“It’s hard to hate anyone whose story you know” – Roslyn Bresnick-Perry.
Have you taken the time to tell your story to the people in your life? Have you taken the time to hear their story? I am talking about people once or twice removed from you: Your boss, your staff, your colleagues, your fellow worshippers. When we spend time together sharing our life’s journey, walls come down and unity rises.
“Stories can conquer fear. They can make the heart grow bigger” – Ben Okri.
When we hear one another’s stories, we are startled by the resilience people have; by their courage and their creativity. Soon, differences of colour, religion, class, political affiliation and age matter less as we discover the person with all their past struggles and future dreams. Fear of difference disappears.
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APPLICATIONS FOR THE SAB AND AB INBEV AFRICA SUSTAINABLE CHALLENGE ARE NOW OPEN
The South African Breweries (SAB) and Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) Africa have committed to several ambitious Sustainability Goals to be achieved by 2025 in the areas of Water Stewardship, Smart Agriculture, Climate Action, Circular Packaging and Entrepreneurship.
Initiatives in the focus areas are aimed at improving the lives of people living in South Africa’s local communities and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the business.
Sustainability is not new to AB Inbev as we have had successful programs for years, however it is imperative that the business focuses all sustainability initiatives under one umbrella.
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THIS WEEK'S FAST FACT
Royal staff
According to The Telegraph, the single biggest drain on the Queen’s resources is the wage bill for her 431 Royal household staff. The 2014 payroll costs were £18.2 million, which the Queen paid from her Sovereign Grant money. The staff earned an average of £32,733, with the highest-paid member, Sir Alan Reid, the Keeper of the Privy Purse, receiving £190,000, plus £33,000 in pension payments. Sir Christopher Geidt, the Queen’s private secretary, was paid £155,000 plus £23,000 in pension payments.
Source: Eighty20
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