Hirsch’s Boksburg recently hosted their monthly Ladies Networking Morning with guest speaker, Samantha Bronkhorst, General Manager for I Am Worthy (Pty)Ltd. Samantha was speaking on behalf of Margaret Hirsch’s Woman In Business finalist for June, Dr Beverley Wolmarans on the topic of Stress Management, personally and in the workplace. “Worrying could add serious complications to our lives. You have to take a moment once in a while, to control and compose yourself”.
Independent Community Developer, Entrepreneur, Micro Start-Up Mentor, Philanthropist, Counsellor, Robust Agent of Change Lebo Makhathini was announced as this months winner of the Woman In Business award. Lebo is an atmosphere changer & an advocate for holistic community transformation; eradication of poverty, hunger, injustice; passionate about Community Development, Youth Mentoring, advancement of Education in ECD, Primary & Secondary Schools. In a nutshell – a worthy finalist of the Margaret Hirsch Women In Business Achiever Award!
“I believe quality Basic Education is a lifelong experience during which people are empowered to acquire competence, confidence, experience and leadership skills.” Said Makhathini. Through mentoring and outreach missions, Lebo uplifts individuals and families from diverse communities by inspiring paradigm shift breakthroughs to address lack of constructive empowerment opportunities and to promote implementation of policies that facilitate entrepreneurship and social cohesion, to alleviate harsh economic circumstances endured by unemployed youth and adults. Giving priority to indigent women, children brought up by the elderly, vulnerable children and teen girls. “I am humbled to accept this award” concluded Lebo.
I would like to encourage the woman of the East Rand to either enter or nominate a friend or a colleague for this prestigious award.
For any queries or application forms please contact Hirsch’s Boksburg Public Relations and Marketing Officer Beverley Kibby at beverley@hirschs.co.za or 011 823 0000