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PROFILEhas always been to take the step fromdebt collection and legal servicesto providing an enhanced revenuecollection service based on a strongtechnological foundation. I am verypleased to inform you that we are onthe brink of taking this momentousstep.”Already several years in themaking, TSLS has developed asoftware platform that is an idealadjunct to the electronic systemsthat exist within companies andmunicipalities. This software providesan integrated revenue managementvalue chain, with the exceptionof billing operations. In addition,TSLS can provide support in termsof skills, information technologyinfrastructure and advisory servicesto assist its clients and customersin implementing and sustaining thesolution.TSLS is committed to theupliftment of all individuals thatform part of the diverse cultureof South Africa’s population. Assuch, they ensure that suitablyqualified candidates from the variousdesignated groups (black, colouredand Indian) are represented withinthe structure of the company andits subsidiaries. The companyalso ensures that women arefairly represented within its staffpopulation.“It is widely acknowledged thatwomen have qualities that areconducive to success in business. Theyare more collaborative, nurturingand their leadership style tends to bemore transformational rather thantransactional,” says Vasi. “I think acommon mistake that many womenmake is not to be assertive enough toget their points across. Women areoften stereotyped as being aggressiveor trying to be masculine if theydemonstrate their assertiveness. Iwould say, don’t let this kind of genderstereotyping stop you from speakingyour mind. Our country needs morewomen setting up businesses andrunning our major companies. Thereis still a huge amount of untappedtalent and potential out there.” ✥What TSLS Holdings can offerTSLS Holdings boasts a long and proven history in commercial, retail,medical, local government and related third-party collection services.From small beginnings back in 1998, TS Legal Services has grown intoTSLS Holdings, a company that employs almost 80 staff members and thatcurrently comprises three diverse albeit complementary business units,namely TS Legal Services, TSL Telecommunications and Automation, andSpring Clear Filters.It’s an unfortunate fact that people will always fall into debt withoutalways being able to service that debt. TS Legal Services specialises in areasof debt recovery, legal and financial services, as well as revenue managementand tracing of debtors, assets and financial investigations. The company hasentered into joint ventures in the legal and financial services field, bringingtogether professionals with the same vision and cumulative experience ofmore than 80 years. TS Legal Services has for the past five years been amongthe top 5% of performers in its specific arena of debt collection.Building onto the base of TS Legal Services, in 2005, Vasi expanded thebusiness by establishing Spring Clear Filters, supplying a range of waterfiltration and purification systems to the industrial, commercial and domesticmarkets.TSL Telecoms was established in 2009, further diversifying the companyportfolio by offering clients a wide range of telecommunication, officeautomation and ITC products and peripherals.Vasi Govinder-Padayachy, director of TSLS Holdings (Pty) Ltd, receives anaward presented by Angie Motshekga, president of the ANC Women’sLeague and Minister of Basic Education, for leadership displayed in fosteringand promoting an environment conducive to quality and equal womenparticipation in business.Progressive women in business 43