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Issue #8 | December 2020

KONICA MINOLTA SA’s TREE PLANTING HITS 50,000 TREES!

Message From

CEO

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theBUZZ | issue #8 | December 2020

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NEW APPOINTMENTS

Ajmal Ebrahim

Logistics - Stores Machine Picker

JOHANNESBURG

Daniella Ras

Service Controller

JOHANNESBURG

Uzair Lakhi

Production Technician

JOHANNESBURG

Thabang Maseko

Driver

JOHANNESBURG

Yaaseen Abrahams

Wits Site Assistant

JOHANNESBURG

Wilmar Van Stade

Sales Representative

CAPE TOWN

Eugene Du Toit

Sales Representative

EAST LONDON

Pearl Mkhatshwa

Service Controller

NELSPRUIT

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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Lungi Nzuza

Receptionist

DURBAN

Abraham Madungandaba

Spares Picking & Distribution

JOHANNESBURG

Vulinhlanhla Mncwabe

DUT site technician

DURBAN

Giselle Soobramoney

Admin Supervisor

DURBAN

Dirk Myburgh

Sales Manager

NELSPRUIT

Fiona Bux

Sales Secretary

DURBAN

Darius Havenga

Business Development Manager

PRETORIA

Andre Idas

Sales Manager

CAPE TOWN

Craig Wright

Sales Manager

CAPE TOWN


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LONG SERVICE AWARDS

Durban

Durban branch thanked their long service employees for their dedication and commitment over the past years. Heron Michael

received his 10-year Long Service Award and Pamela Govender as well as Soloshinee Chetty each received their 20-year

Long Service Award.

Ashwin Ramlall & Soloshinee Chetty

Ashwin & Pamela Govender

Ashwin & Heron Michael

HEAD OFFICE

CELEBRATES

HERITAGE DAY

Head Office

Priya Bhulla in her magnificent ‘Punjabi’

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STAFF MEMBER OF THE

YEAR


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HEAD OFFICE CELEBRATES VALENTINE’S DAY AND

CONGRATULATES EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER

(Q2) FINALISTS

Head Office

Head Office combined Valentine’s Day with Employee of the Quarter (Q2) into one celebration.

Finalists for Q2 included Busisiwe Mhlongo, Rendani Muninyi and Andries Phora who were recognised for their outstanding

performance, dedication and commitment during this quarter.

Amongst the nomination forms a somewhat ‘humorous’ nomination was discovered, it read…

“Dear Santa, I see we don’t have a big tree at all, Just this blue box on the wall. I have been really good this quarter, I have been nice, twice.

That’s A LOT!!!I have gone the extra mile, Walking through the building, sucking in the dust. You have to give me kudos for that. Oh yes, that’s a must!!

I have an attitude of pleasantness, And professional indeed. As you know, I’m the Elf YOU need. Problems and solutions are part of the job,

No need to stress and go home sob, sob. We have three choices to any problem dear; Make it worse, Make it better, Or leave it the same.

But Santa, solving problems is the name of MY game. SO, Come on, come on, Stop wasting time. You don’t need to read all the paper,

COS I’M THE ONE THIS TIME!! I’m giggling and shouting all over the place, Cos I know you are going to pick me I HAVE WON THIS RACE!!!“

Employee of the Quarter (Q2) finalists: l-r: Rendani Muninyi, Busisiwe Mhlongo

& Andries Phora with Marc Pillay

Marc Pillay & Jennifer Joynt (rewarded

with a bottle of bubbly for her

humorous contribution)

l-r: Ntokozo Shandu, Richard Malindi, Lutendo Munyai,

Tebogo Mbiza, Shadrack Mavasa, Livhuwani Sathege

& Bongani Xaba

l-r: Mohamed Mather,Preston Davids, William Mabokela,

Rendani Muninyi, Don Mabunda & Rashaad Patel

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l-r: Tebogo Mbiza, Charneill Fernandes, Mandy De Bruyn, Lebo Moorosi, Preston Davids, Dora Sephaka, Sheralee Scott

& Faatima Sayed

front l-r: Jennifer Joynt, Rebecca Mngoma & Dora Sephaka. back l-r: Cindy Struwig, Priya Bhulla, Faatima Sayed,

Shaida Ebrahim, Saffiyya Essopjee, Sarah Holder, Joyce Nkuna, Karen Britton, Denise Leong & Florence Matshiakgotshi

l-r: Patrick Mathye, Khulani Ngobeni, Lesego Orrai, Oupa Mahlaule, Douglas Mabusela, Andries Phora, Jimmy Makazhu,

Fanie Nala & Themba Ximba | seated: Mohammed Vachiat


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ANNUAL

GRAAFF-REINET

GOLF DAY 2019

Graaff-Reinet

Konica Minolta has sponsored this successful golf day for more than 30

years.

On a spectacular sunny day in Graaff-Reinet, almost 40 players

competed for the top spot in this event.

After a most successful day, Etienne Fourie, representing

Konica Minolta SA, assisted with the handing out of prizes to winners in

the various categories.

Etienne Fourie (left) congratulates

‘nearest to the pin’ winner, Kenny Eaton

DAREDEVIL RUN

Pretoria

It was a gloomy Johannesburg day however, team Konica Minolta arrived in full force to

show their ‘purple’ support for cancer awareness at the annual Hollard Daredevil Run.

A view from ‘behind’ : l-r: Jaco Brits, Koen Dekker, Dean Flavell, Trinity Nthembu, Hein Hanekom & Bryce Meades

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TECHNICAL WEEK-END

Nelspruit | by Keith Labeeuw

After much discussion, the techie team decided to head off to Vygeboom Dam for a techie week-end.

We started off with a ‘bundu bash’ through the bush and finally found the perfect spot right at the water’s edge (thanks Peet).

With the temperature at 40+ degrees and pumping wind, the only shelter from the heat was the water itself. Like hippos we all waded

into the cool water with a drink in hand, while Tyrone captured this all on his GoPro!!

Graduate and Kenny, with the helping hand of ‘Maplazane’ Pieter, got the fire going so that we could start braaing. With more flames

than coals, the guys each had a turn at burning our first braai-pack for the day. So we waited for a while and cheered on our

colleagues who were braving the extreme sun and the even hotter flames.

Once it started cooling down, Gerhard and I tried our fishing skills but only caught old carp lines left in the water. With both of us wet

and cold, the guys got an awesome raging fire going to keep us all warm until dinner. Robin played barman and kept the drinks

flowing.

Donovan and Graduate with their supervising friend Sibusiso (chatting up the girls on his phone… aaaahhh) put the heavy army tent

up in the dark - we all had a fantastic night at the dam.

Thank you to each and every one of my amazing colleagues for making this week-end a memorable one - You guys rock!!

front l-r: Donovan Masoka, Sibusiso Shabangu, Graduate Jockia & Keith Labeeuw

back l-r: Pieter Duffey, Robin Bosch, Peet van Tonder & Kenny Mitchell | Cameraman: Tyrone Nezar

Stomach in, Chest out: l-r: Peet van Tonder, Donovan Masoka, Tyrone Nezar, Graduate Jockia, Sibusiso Shabangu,

Kenny Mitchell, Keith Labeeuw, Robin Bosch & Pieter Duffey


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SPCA SPONSORSHIP

Nelspruit

Nelspruit branch recently sponsored food for animals at the Lowveld SPCA over and above the printer they donated to the

local SPCA office.

l-r: Ludi Botha (SPCA), Robert Biya (SPCA), Bianca Casey & Gerhard Van Tonder

SALES INCENTIVE

LAUNCH

East London

presents this

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

to

in recognition of your valued support and donation at the

PinkDrive World Cancer Golf Day - 4 February 2020

At a themed lunch in East London’s boardroom, Gary Eves

launched the sales incentive to his sales team.

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POLOKWANE EMPLOYEE OF Q2 ANNOUNCED

Polokwane

Staff of Polokwane branch congratulate Welhemina Legodi (centre) finalist, Employee of the Quarter (Q2)

Votes were cast for Employee of the Quarter (Q2) - nine staff members received votes from their colleagues, unfortunately

there can only be one winner and for the second time, Welhemina was named the winning finalist!

Congratulations - keep up the good work!!

POLOKWANE EMPLOYEE OF THE THIRD QUARTER

Polokwane

Although there were a number of nominations for the head office incentive, Employee of the Quarter (Q3), Jan Esterhuizen was by

far the winner. We thank Jan for his hard work and dedication - he truly is an asset to the branch! Jan was presented with a voucher

to the value of R500 which certainly made him smile for the photo!!

Jan Esterhuizen, finalist - Employee of the Quarter (Q3) & Morné Etchell


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VALENTINE’S DAY 2020

Port Elizabeth

The PE staff created a day of ‘love’ in the branch on Valentine’s Day with music and gifts for all.

l-r: Siphiwo Gomba, Mzi Ngwendu, Reagan Mumble, Wonga Bombuyla, Craig Jeffrey, Andre Venter, Phatiswa Goba,

Marius Van Rooyen, Rita Meyer, Nicole Barth, JP Barnard, Joseph Petse, Niki Swapi, Siyazama Tetyana, Tarrin Kilian,

Baxolise Dasi, Viwe Zimja, Casey-Leigh Felix, Suzette Strydom, Timothy Paulsen & Petrina Nefdt

MTHATHA BRAAI

Mthatha

On a Friday in March, Mthatha staff enjoyed a braai in recognition of their team

contribution to the branch.

l-r: Sibusiso Mantanga, Fundiwe Libala, Inathi Mangqu, Nqaba Mnqokoyi, Phakamisa Zozo & (front) Siphiwo Ngxabani

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END OF YEAR FUNCTION

Cape Town

by Carol Harris

Earl Lewis & Allenora Ziervogel Robyn O’Neale Dewald Van Wyk & Carl Anthony

How Scary can you be?

This was the theme for our year-end function…

Once again it was hosted at our favourite venue, D’Aria, on Friday the 13th of December.

Staff dressed up in spectacular costumes each reflecting their most ‘scary’ character and entered the venue through a

dark tunnel while a hidden ‘fogger machine’ created the perfect effect.

Ten-year Long Service Awards were handed out to Riana Klopper and also Michelle Wessels. Karen Hayes received her

20-year Long Service Award while Louis Koen received his 25-year Long Service Award. This was followed by the handing

out of Long Service Awards to Jacqui Walker, Wilstan Weichardt and Luigi Bissolati who have all been with the company

for 30 years. The final Long Service Award was presented to Piet Coetsee for 35 years of service!

Once all the formalities were over, the party continued with some real ‘horror’ music – indeed it was a ‘ghostly affair’!

Carol Harris & Sharon Roux

Philshe Juries

& Lizette Theron-Butler

l-r: Warren Arendse, Allenora Ziervogel

& Arnold Arendse

seated: Edwin Buys & Albert Julie


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SCHOOL SHOE INITIATIVE

Johannesburg

Vulindlela Primary School in Orange Farm had 99

children who were in desperate need of school

shoes. These children were going to school in

broken shoes which were beyond repair and in

some cases children had no shoes at all, arriving

at school barefoot.

When the branch heard of this plight they

immediately set up a ‘school shoe initiative’.

The response was overwhelming and the monies

donated allowed for all 99 children to receive one

pair of school shoes and socks.

A personalised gift bag which included their

name, grade and shoe size was handed to each

child.

Staff from the branch visited the

school in February and handed

over these much needed items.

The joy and excitement on the faces

of the children when they saw their

new pair of school shoes was

heart-warming to say the least.

School shoes & socks for children of Vulindlela Primary

LEVASHINI NAIDOO QUALIFIES FOR JAPAN

Cape Town

It gives Cape Town branch great pleasure to announce that

Levashini Naidoo has successfully qualified for the sales incentive to

Japan within nine months of the financial year. Throughout the year she

has won many awards for ‘Sales Person of the Month’ and her

hardwork, commitment and dedication has secured her place on

the incentive.

She continues to manage her customer portfolio diligently through solid

relationships and professionalism.

We would like to congratulate Levashini on her 2019/2020 financial year

performance and hope that she continues to produce such excellent

results.

Well done Levashini!!

Levashini Naidoo

Levashini Naidoo

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CAPE TOWN

SECURES TENDER

Cape Town

Carl Anthony has been working on the Cape Nature account

for the past few years and at the end of February he

successfully concluded the roll-out of the newly awarded

Tender.

Most of the 39 devices were installed in the Western Cape.

This installation also included some some scanning facilities,

allowing the client to integrate into a document management

system at a later stage.

The branch is confident that the client will be looking at

further solutions in the near future.

Well done Carl, Karen, Michelle and the rest of the team for

making this a smooth and problem-free installation.

Carl Anthony

BACK IN THE OFFICE

Polokwane

After a month of operating with only one third of our staff during May,

the decision to allow all staff to return to the office in June was

welcomed. It was strange at first, but great to see all the staff back and good

to hear them in conversation again, while making sure everyone kept a social

distance - almost normal!!

Social distancing in stores

Social distancing in the ‘new norm’


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GEORGE

l-r: Niel van der Walt, Joseph Roelfse Remaldo Bewee

Eugene du Plessis - Service Manager

& Pierre Kruse – Branch Manager

l-r: Christiaan Fourie, Johannes Selisa & Darrel Figeland

l-r: Sonika Mullins - Sales Secretary & Receptionist,

Dorelle Smith - Credit Controller

& Jacqui Jones -Service Controller & Logistics Clerk

l-r: James Stadler & Johann Rabe

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FAREWELL

RITA MEYER & BAXOLISE DASI

Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a

team or call it family – this is the PE branch and sadly

we recently had to bid farewell to two ‘family’ members

of the team.

Our very own ‘mother hen’, Rita Meyer who made

Konica Minolta SA her second home for 17 years and

the always genuine and friendly Baxolise ‘Bakkies’ Dasi,

our trainee technician.

We arranged a surprise farewell for both of them to

show our appreciation for their valued contribution over

the years and for the positive impact they have had on

all the staff they have worked with. Saying good-bye to

two such dynamic, hard-working, creative and pleasant

individuals wasn’t easy. Although we will miss their

presence in the office we wish them the very best for

the future.

Baxolise Dasi & Rita Meyer

DIVERSO’S LOCKDOWN EXPERIENCES

Diverso Technology

During Level-5 Lockdown, Diverso employees were glad to

have their kids doing more household chores than ever

before. The value of long family dinners with actual

discussions, was realised again. Cigarettes were found in

medicine cabinets. Technology became our friend, with our

kids teaching us how to use Zoom/Teams/WA video calling

etc. YouTube exercise videos became the norm in some

households. Kids (and husbands) learned to cook. A

general patience had to be adopted to endure shopping

queues and sanitiser shortages. Pregnant colleagues could

not take their husbands with them to scans. Diverso sold

thermometers!

An unknown source mentioned: “This too shall pass, it might

pass like a kidney stone, but it WILL pass.”

Ettienne Botha & Casper Pretorius with the thermometer

which has become part of the daily routine at Diverso


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WELCOME TO THE WORLD

baby Khiara | Cherise & Chad Serra

HEAD OFFICE | 07 February 2020

baby Mangaliso | Kenneth Cele & Mandisa Gumede

DURBAN | 11 September 2020

baby Zuri

| Earl & Lorin Lewis

CAPE TOWN | 23 January 2020

JOHANNESBURG

| 20 January 2020

baby Kamogelo | Catherine Maponya & Gugulethu Shongwe

baby Jaxon | Natalie & Frigo Meyer

CAPE TOWN | 04 December 2019

JOHANNESBURG | 30 May 2020

baby Buhlebendalo Mpiloenhle | Lerato Rampai & Pat Dlamini

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baby Karabelo

| Priscilla & Molemo Nhlapo

JOHANNESBURG | 25 December 2019

CAPE TOWN | 29 May 2020

baby Logan | Kristen McMahon & Marco Etheridge

baby Yana | Hilton & Robyn Petersen

CAPE TOWN | 24 July 2020

baby Kian | Chad & Illke Sheldon

CAPE TOWN | 12 June 2020

baby Lily | Bruce & Marette Burton

CAPE TOWN | 2 August 2020

baby Reign

CAPE TOWN

| Christal & Kurt Smith

| 8 May 2020


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baby Rhaheem

| Arnold & Sureena Arendse

CAPE TOWN | 12 May 2020

baby Lineo

| Johannes Selisa & Rivonia Samson

GEORGE | 01 May 2020

baby Athaliah

| Devon & Lezaan Uithaler

PORT ELIZABETH | 08 April 2020

baby Azrael | Shahied and Angelique Adhikarie

CAPE TOWN | 03 September 2020

babies Ellie & Katie | Christof & Hanni Conradie

DIVERSO TECHNOLOGY

| 19 August 2020

baby JG | Ettienne & Ronel Botha

DIVERSO TECHNOLOGY

| 14 September 2020

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PE’s 2019 WILD WEST YEAR END

FUNCTION

Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth’s year-end function was a’ hoedown’ for the books!

Cowboys and cowgirls were all dressed up for the occasion and couldn’t

wait to enjoy themselves at the ‘saloon’. The branch ended the year with a

bang! With hilarious surprises, delicious food, well deserved awards and

an undeniably fantastic atmosphere, it really was a day worth remembering.

back l-r: Petrina Nefdt, Yvan Diedericks & Timothy Paulsen

front l-r: Nicole Barth, Niki Swapi & Siyazama Tetyana

l-r: Siphiwo Gomba, Casey-Leigh Felix

& Devon Uithaler

l-r: JP Barnard, Yvan Diedericks, Chris Barnard, Craig Jeffrey & Natalie Knight

l-r: Warren Diakos, Tarrin Kilian, Idris Rahim, Natalie Knight, Neville Phillips & Shayne Minnie


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EAST LONDON CELEBRATES

2018/2019 BRANCH OF THE YEAR

East London

Amid great excitement, East London celebrated their amazing 2018/2019 ‘Branch of the Year’ achievement at their end

of year function.

With great pride, Gary Eves made a toast to the branch in celebration of this outstanding achievement and took the first

sip of bubbly directly from the ‘trophy’.

Staff were thrilled knowing that each and every one of them had contributed to this outstanding accomplishment.

Later Gary handed out certificates of recognition to sales account

managers, Inga Freegard and Lailah Obaray who both had

qualified for the sales incentive.

Bennie Noble received his 20-year Long Service Award,

while Suraya Chetty received her award for 25-years of service

with the company.

The function was celebrated in great style and was by far

the best staff event that East London has ever celebrated.

front row l-r : Thembela Malawana, Damian Bezuidenhout,

Bennie Noble, Jeff Ketyana, Raphael Flynn, Patrick Adoni,

Sanele Gxagxisa, Vusile Maki, Avuyile Ntlekiso & Mark Hansen

back row l-r: Noel Noble, Renato Harms, Gary Eves,

Dustin Leibach, Adam Fraser, Stefan Vermeulen & Elliot Sonjani

front row l-r: Shanaaz Alexander, Leonie Noble, Zimkhitha Ngcawa, Hlonipha Tylebooi, Sarika Singh Madonna, Nomawethu Myoli,

Lailah Obaray, Akhona Booi, Palesa Konisa, Romanique Cronje- Lamb, Anita Money & Shanna Grundlingh

back row l-r: Muniebah Johnny, Suraya Chetty, Tammy Van Der Merwe, Janine Jekwa & Inga Freegard

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LONG SERVICE

AWARDS

Pretoria

Clinton Walles congratulates

Michael Erasmus (10-years)

Faizel Ebrahim congratulates

Erial Matemane (10-years)

Emerentia du Toit congratulates

Wayne Kayser (10-years)

Faizel Ebrahim congratulates

Piet Moselakgomo (20-years)

Barnard Tshiane

(10-years)


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POLOKWANE YEAR END FUNCTION

Polokwane

After an extremely challenging year Polokwane staff gathered at the local Mike’s Kitchen for a well-deserved

year-end function.

Quintan Harmse received his 20-year Long Service Award while Excellence Awards were handed to:

Chantall Robinson (Polokwane Sales Consultant of the Year), Lyn Nowikow (Polokwane Admin Person of the Year) and

Pholos Pilusa (Polokwane Field Technician of the Year).

Each member of the team were thanked for their commitment and

support during 2019.

Staff at Year-End function

Quintan Harmse - Long Service Award (20-years)

Excellence Awards - Lyn Nowikow ( admin), Pholoso Pilusa (service) & Chantall Robinson (sales)

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EARL LEWIS SECURES DEAL

WITH OFFICE OF

THE CHIEF JUSTICE

Cape Town

After many months of working on building strong

relationships and engaging in meaningful negotiations with

key staff at the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) in Cape

Town, Earl Lewis finally secured an order for 18 bizhub

C658’s!

Over and above this great achievement, Earl, who has an

incredibly professional and pleasant manner, managed to

convince the OCJ to cancel their contract with another

supplier and enter into a three-year agreement with

Konica Minolta SA

Well done Earl!!

BIDVEST BRANDED PRODUCTS

– OPEN DAY

Head Office

In last year, Bidvest hosted an Open Day where they showcased products from companies who form part of the new

Bidvest Branded Products Division.

Operational printers were set up on the Konica Minolta stand with head office staff on hand to assist with dems on the

devices. A comprehensive product brochure detailing all available models was handed out to visiting companies.

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Bidvest Branded Products distributes consumer products, pharmaceutical products and a comprehensive suite of

services relating to office products, office automation and office furniture, while also meeting all print, packaging, labelling

and communication requirements.


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HAWAII COMES TO MTHATHA

Mthatha

In December, Mthatha staff brought Hawaii to their

town! Everyone arrived for the year-end

function in beautifully bright coloured outfits with

equally bright traditional lei’s.

front l-r : Damian Bezuidenhout, Nonelela Manyela & Ndumiso Nongu

back l-r : Gary Eves, Dyomfana Tandiswa, Janine Jekwa, Phakamisa Zozo,

Lusanda Mkona, Stefan Vermeulen, Siphiwo Ngxabani, Sibusiso Mantanga

& Fundiwe Libala

A MUCH NEEDED FACELIFT

Pretoria

Although the branch’s reception area worked it was

in dire need of a facelift and only after the refurb did

the branch realise just how much this change was

needed.

Having to work from a small makeshift desk while

answering the switchboard as well as welcoming

guests to the building made it quite challenging for

reception while the refurb took place.

before...

All the inconvenience was so worth it especially

when the changes started to take shape and the

reception began to take on a new-look.

The outcome speaks for itself and the branch are

extremely proud of their new reception.

...and after

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IN THE

SPOTLIGHT

Polokwane

Welhemina Legodi

Service Controller

How long have you been with Konica Minolta South Africa?

14 years.

What drives you on a daily basis?

The love I have for my job.

Do you have a ‘motto’ that you live by, if so, what is it?

Always give it your ‘best’.

Which country would you most like to visit and why?

Paris - I would really like to see The Art of Le Metro.

You obviously enjoy your job - what do you most like about it?

I enjoy learning new things and coming up with creative

ideas to make my job easier – I also enjoy helping customers

especially the difficult one’s, I think by now I know how to

calm them down.

What did you do to keep yourself busy during the initial

lockdown period?

I studied, cooked and spent time with my children.

Did you miss your work colleagues during this time?

Yes I did.

Who did you communicate with the most during this period?

The technicians.

What is your favourite meal?

Lemon paprika chicken with grilled sweet potato.

Do you have any office rituals?

I always drink water before starting my day.

Do you have a message for your work colleagues?

Work hard and always remain positive in every situation.

“Always give it your best ”


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DEALER CONFERENCE 2020

Head Office by Philip Azzie

The 2020 Dealer Conference was the first-ever ‘virtual’ conference hosted by head office. The conference was a

resounding success and for this we thank the ‘team’ of Ritchi, Mandy and Ivone who were absolutely fantastic in making it

all come together.

The conference was facilitated by well-known business talk-show host, Bruce Whitfield. Bruce’s presentation, ‘The Upside

of Down’ based on a book he has written was both interesting and insightful, giving his perspective of the impact Covid-19

has had on business. At the end of his presentation, Bruce quizzed the audience with questions relating to his talk, all winners

will be receiving a signed copy of his book.

Four of our dealers received Long Service Awards – altogether, the number of years they have been part of the Konica

Minolta family adds up to 105!! We thank Konica Minolta North West (20-years), Konica Minolta Vaal (40-years), Millenium

Konica Minolta (20-years) and Bethlehem Konica Minolta (25-years) for their loyalty and commitment to Konica Minolta

South Africa.

The top achieving dealers were congratulated for their outstanding performance during the past financial year,

they included :

Konica Minolta Zululand

Dalitso

Busi Quip

Konica Minolta Digital Print Solutions

FFR Konica Minolta

RBS Group

Konica Minolta East Coast

Office Technique

Diverso

Konica Minolta North West

BHR Business Systems

Konica Minolta Sky

Konica Minolta Gauteng

2019 / 2020

TOP ACHIEVERS

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KONICA MINOLTA GAUTENG

Dealer of the Year 2019/2020 &

Consumables Dealer of the Year 2019/2020

Konica Minolta

Gauteng

Konica

Minolta

Gauteng

DEALER OF THE YEAR

2019/2020

CONSUMABLES

DEALER

OF THE YEAR

2019/2020


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Dalitso

COLOUR

DEALER

Dalitso

Colour Dealer of the Year 2019/2020

OF THE YEAR

2019/2020

BHR

Business

Systems

MONOCHROME

DEALER

OF THE YEAR

2019/2020

BHR Business Systems

Monochrome Dealer of the Year

2019/2020

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DEALER LONG SERVICE AWARDS

Konica Minolta Vaal | Long Service Award 40-years

Bethlehem Konica Minolta

Long Service Award 25-years

Millenium Konica Minolta

Long Service Award 20-years

Konica Minolta North West | Long Service Award 20-years


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DURBAN CONGRATULATES

SUPERVISORS

Durban

Durban branch congratulates Ashvir Ramlall

and Rishern Naidoo on their achievement of

successfully completing their Prince2

Foundation course in Project Management.

Rishern Naidoo & Ashvir Ramlall

SOUTH COAST

STAFF MEMBER

OF THE

QUARTER Q3

South Coast

Trevor Moodley has been recognised for

his impeccable performance as a service

technician and has been awarded the

Staff Member of the Quarter Q3 at the

South Coast branch.

Well done Trevor!

Trevor Moodley

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DIVERSO –

ALL DRESSED UP

FOR THE ABSA

CAPE EPIC AND

NOWHERE TO GO

Diverso Technology

Hennie du Toit put a huge amount of effort into training and preparation for the Absa Cape Epic.

The build-up to reach the point of readiness for the race extended over a five year period - one cannot train for the ABSA

Cape Epic in six or 12 months.

Hennie has ridden in excess of 2,548kms with 26,850m of elevation since October 2019. He has participated in the ‘Wines

to Whales’, ‘Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek’ (presented by Biogen) and ‘Imbuko Big Five Mountain Challenge’,

to name but a few, in preparation for the ‘race that measures all’ and which was due to start with registration on Saturday

14 March. And then, on Friday 13 March at 19h27 a post on the Cape Epic Facebook page announced that the 2020 Absa

Cape Epic had been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Soon many other events were also cancelled including

‘IronMan’ and ‘Two Oceans’. Within one week, life as we knew it had changed completely.

Diverso wants to take this opportunity to thank everyone who contributed in many ways to the dream – the support, the

sponsorships, the Facebook posts, Strava, Garmin, Zwift likes and comments as well as Hennie du Toit’s cycling partner,

Jaco Kotze, who trained with him and also Hennie’s family who supported him through a difficult time. A special mention

of thanks goes to the following sponsors: Diverso Technology; Konica Minolta South Africa; Ikon Office Technology; Absa

South Africa & Cycle2Ride.

These are very disappointing and uncertain times, so let us take up the challenge as one and make the most of the hand we

are dealt by standing together.

VALENTINE’S DAY

COMPETITION

Mthatha

Mthatha branch ran a Valentine’s Day Competition –

each staff member had a chance at guessing the number

of sweets in a jar. There were 23 sweets in the jar and

Fundiwe Libala was the closest guess at 24!!.

Well done Fundiwe!

Fundiwe Libala


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HEAD OFFICE

YEAR-END FUNCTION

Head Office

Beautiful décor, elegant chairs, smart table linen and creative

centre pieces transformed the head office showroom into a

stunning party venue.

Long Service Awards were handed out to the following staff:

Shadrack Mavasa (10-years); Patrick Mathye (10-years);

Mandy De Bruyn (20-years); Edmund Jacobs (20-years)

and Denise Leong (35-years).

The ‘photobooth’, although tucked away in a corner of the

showroom created great entertainment for the afternoon with the

resident showroom ‘bizhub’ working overtime, while printing out

the ‘dress-up’ photos.

A delicious ‘Mediterranean-style braai’ was set up outside and

lucky for all the weather was superb.

The function continued well into the afternoon and the success of

this event again highlighted the versatility of the head office

showroom.

l-r: Xanthe Tandy, Marc Pillay & Deidre Szemerei

l-r:Rendani Socks Muninyi, Tebogo Mbiza, Don Mabunda, Busisiwe Mhlongo, Richard Malindi, Bongani Xaba, Sandile Mdakane

& Themba Ximba

front l-r: Cindy Struwig, Karen Britton, Denise Leong, Lynne Africa & Saffiyya Essopjee

back l-r: Rashaad Patel, Eunice Bogatsu, Florence Matshiakgotshi & Joyce Nkuna

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STAFF MEMBER OF

THE QUARTER

Nelspruit

Q2

Congratulations ’Lalla’, accurate, strict and such a good

sense of humour.

Thank you for being you and thank you for the

consistency - so appreciated!

Donalda Schatz

Nelspruit Staff Member of the Quarter Q2

Q3

Congratulations Farzanah!! This is the second time in the

same year that the team has voted for you.

You never stop… to top it all, you remain accurate and

consistent. Thank you for your leadership it really is

appreciated!

Farzanah Shah


Chantelle Smith


Q4

Congratulations Chantelle, in a short time you have made

such an impact on the team - hard work, always humble

and assisting wherever possible is the order of the day.

Thank you we appreciate everything you do for us.


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MANDELA DAY 2020

Port Elizabeth

On Mandela Day, the PE branch visited an Aids haven, The House of Resurrection, where orphans from the age of three up

to 18 are cared and provided for.

Tata Madiba once said ‘Our children are our future and one of the basic responsibilities is to care for them in the best and

most compassionate manner possible.’ This was the perfect opportunity for the branch to come together as one team with

one goal to show compassion and kindness to these children who are so in need.

PE staff donated groceries, detergents, toiletries, toys, books, clothing and shoes to the facility.

l-r: Petrina Nefdt, Idris Rahim, Reagan Mumble (manager of facility) & Nicole Barth

GEORGE EMPLOYEE

OF THE QUARTER

Q3 & Q4

George

Remaldo Bewee has been nominated branch Employee of the

Quarter for both Q3 andQ4!

His contribution during the lockdown period has been

exceptional and because of this it has been possible to

continue providing clients with excellent levels of service

which they are accustomed to receiving from the branch.

Well done and thank you Remaldo!!

Eugene Du Plessis & Remaldo Bewee

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SALES REP OF THE YEAR

2018/2019

Head Office

Nishal Samlall (finalist), Inga Freegard (winner), Byron Haylett (finalist), Selina Reid (finalist), Gillian Schneiderman (finalist),

Dirk Myburgh (runner-up) & Desireé Charles-Naidoo (finalist)

XANTHE’S BABY

SHOWER

Head Office | by Ivonne Domingues

After lockdown, many staff members were surprised to

see how much Xanthe’s tummy had grown since

announcing her pregnancy just before lockdown!!

It just shows how fast time flies!

A surprise baby shower was arranged for Xanthe in

July. Head office staff wished her and Wade everything

of the very best with their bundle of joy.

Xanthe Tandy


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PR PRISM-WINNING PARTNERSHIP:

OGILVY, KONICA MINOLTA SA & FTFA

Ogilvy Johannesburg, Konica Minolta South Africa and

Food and Trees for Africa (FTFA) have been awarded the

Prism Bronze Award for Excellence and Leadership in

Corporate Social Responsibility. Celebrating excellence in

public relations, the award was presented during the 23rd

Prism Award ceremony, held online on 15 May 2020.

It recognises the partnership’s longstanding tree planting

initiative, which has seen more than 50,000 trees planted

across South Africa over the past 12 years.

In 2008, Konica Minolta SA established a partnership with

FTFA to plant trees in order to offset the company’s carbon

footprint, and thereby combat climate change. The project

further aims to educate youth as to the importance of

planting trees, as well as inspire other companies to

implement sustainable initiatives and adhere to carbon tax

laws. The initiative has also sought to commemorate the life

of Nelson Mandela, by planting trees in areas connected

with his legacy. Ogilvy assisted in establishing a

partnership with the Robben Island Museum (RIM), and in

September last year, 101 trees were planted on Robben

Island, celebrating the 101st anniversary of Madiba’s birth

and supporting RIM’s long-term plan to rehabilitate

sustainable vegetation on the island.

More recently, Konica Minolta SA celebrated planting their 50,000th tree by donating 1,500 trees for planting across

Soweto, expected to offset an estimated 555.5 tons of CO e in their lifetime.

In addition to meeting – and frequently exceeding – the PR objectives set for the project, the initiative has had a

far-reaching impact on the communities and environments with which it has interacted. Over the past 12 years,

Konica Minolta SA has donated trees to 1,037 beneficiary organisations, including 985 schools, 52 community centres and

11,639 homes. The trees help to prevent both erosion and water overflow, and fruit trees play a role in supporting food

security. Around 3, 500 learners have been educated as to the importance of planting trees and 129 community educators

have been trained.

The PRISMs are Africa’s most sought after public relations and communication awards. They are awarded to individuals,

students, consultancies, companies, government organisations and NGOs that have “successfully fused strategy with

creativity and professionalism to achieve the best communications and business objectives in their public relations

campaigns”. More than 67 leading industry professionals judge the awards – along with ten up and coming young judges,

as part of the PRISMs Young Voices initiative.

The Bronze Award presented to Ogilvy, Konica Minolta SA and FTFA was the only award presented in the category of

Corporate Social Responsibility.

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DURBAN STAFF

MEMBER OF THE

QUARTER Q3

Durban

Durban branch has recognised Clive Govender for the exceptional

levels of service he has

rendered to customers.

Clive has done it again and has been

nominated Staff Member of the

Quarter Q3.

Keep it up Clive!

Clive Govender

BNI 2020 AWARDS EVENING

Port Elizabeth

From fabulous décor to delicious foods, the Port Elizabeth sales team had a wonderful time at the Business Network

International (BNI) awards evening held at The Plantation in February 2020. Business Network International is a business

networking organisation in which thousands of communities across the globe meet with various business leaders to build

and nurture lasting relationships and pass qualified business referrals.

Congratulations to our very own, Natalie Knight who proudly walked away with the Givers-Gain Award. Each BNI chapter

member is given the opportunity to nominate one chapter member. This award is based on the philosophy, in order to

receive one must give freely and have gone above and beyond throughout the chapter.

Hard work, consistency and selflessness definitely pays off. Well done, Natalie!!

l-r Warren Diakos, Shayne Minnie, Tarrin Kilian, Idris Rahim & Natalie Knight


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l-r: Teboho Mosehle (FTFA), Patrick Mathye, Craig Williams, Chris Wild (FTFA), Portia Tshepe (DOCC YMCA Orlando),

Frans Mphele (guest), Oupa Mahlaule, William Mabokela, Ritchi Smith, Hennie Lourens, Tebogo Mbiza, Marc Pillay & Neville Lazarus

KONICA MINOLTA SOUTH AFRICA‘S

TREE PLANTING HITS

50,000 TREES!

Head Office by Ritchi Smith

In February this year, we celebrated planting our 50,000th tree with an incredibly

successful event at the DOCC YMCA in Orlando, Soweto.

Our 12 year tree-planting partnership with Food and Trees for Africa (FTFA) has

seen us planting trees at schools across the country, as well as at clinics,

community centres, RDP homes, along the Mandela Route in the Eastern Cape,

on Robben Island and at other historical landmarks.

At the event in February children from the AB Xuma Primary School joined us at

the DOCC YMCA (formerly the Donaldson Orlando Community Centre), where

they learned how to plant a tree and the benefits of doing so. Trees were also

planted at 50 other schools throughout Soweto.

The letter written by Madiba to his daugter

Zindzi in 1979

Portia Tshepe who manages the DOCC YMCA took us on a very interesting tour

around the centre and told us that Madiba as a young man had lived in

Orlando and had spent many hours at the YMCA sparring in the gym. Amongst

the memorabilia on the walls of the gym was a letter written by Madiba to his

daughter Zindzi, as well as a photo of Madiba sparring in the gym.

Later we met Frans Mphele, the current owner of Madiba’s original home in

Orlando. Frans kindly allowed us to plant a tree adjacent to his garden in memory

of ‘Tata Madiba’.

Since 2008, our plantings have offset around 18,450 tonnes of CO e and this has

enabled Konica Minolta SA to maintain carbon-neutral status which we first

achieved in 2013. The tree donations have reached 11,639 homes and 1,037

beneficiary organisations – including 985 schools and 52 community centres.

We have also trained 129 community educators in sustainability, empowering

them to take the initiative forward.

Madiba as a young man, sparring at the

YMCA gym in Orlando

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Craig Williams

Neville Lazarus

Planting trees improves air quality by releasing oxygen and helps mitigate global warming by sequestering carbon

dioxide. Trees also reduce storm-water runoff, erosion and flooding and also provide habitat and food for a variety of birds,

animals and insects.

The plantings are part of our social-responsibility programme, which includes a mobile pop-up library and IT centres, the

Toner Cartridge Recycling project and our skills development and job creation programme for empowering disadvantaged

school-leavers, several of whom have been employed within our company.

During the Feburary planting, our CEO, Marc Pillay said, “Planting our 50,000th tree is a massive milestone, but we’re not

stopping here – we want to keep South Africa growing greener!”

Tebogo Mbiza & William Mabokela

Hennie Lourens


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EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER AWARD (Q2)

East London

Well done to Patrick Adoni and Mark Hansen for their outstanding performance during the second quarter of the

2019/2020 financial year.

Patrick Adoni & Mark Hansen

Employee of the Quarter (Q2) branch award

Mark Hansen, Employee of the Quarter (Q2) head office incentive

EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER (Q4)

Graaff-Reinet

Eugene du Plessis

& Patricia Sondag

(Graaff-Reinet Employee of the Quarter-Q3)

Eugene du Plessis

& Andries Sondagh (Graaff-Reinet Employee of the Quarter–Q4)

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THE DIVERSO MYSTERY

Diverso Technology

The Covid-19 pandemic, together with the South

African lockdown regulations, have proven to be quite

mysterious during some stages. Thankful for a lift in

certain regulations during Level-2 Lockdown, Diverso

planned a little mystery of their own, to thank their

employees for their ongoing hard work and as

motivation for the remaining part of the year.

A mysterious afternoon filled with espionage and

covert liaisons took place in Stellenbosch as

Diverso employees were assigned Top Secret

characters and had to unravel in character... what

happened to James Bond who is MIA and presumed

dead?

l-r: Professor Asher Peres (Hennie du Toit)

& Charles Bennet (Ettienne Botha)

From hilariously funny – very Afrikaans-speaking

individuals trying to speak with a Texan accent, to

serious nerdy work addicts specialising in protein

engineering, and even CIA agents made their

appearance as each employee had the chance to be a

femme fatale or superspy.

However, the question remains...who did it?

l-r (left): Gizelle Neuhoffer (Ronel Botha), Eliza Romanoff (Anna-Marié du Toit) & Felix Leiter (Casper Pretorius)

l-r (right): Charles Bennet (Ettienne Botha), Professor Asher Peres (Hennie du Toit), Penny Thatcher (Janine Daniels)

& Margaret Lewis (Alicia Petersen)


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DANCING THROUGH

THE DECADES

Johannesburg | by Lerato Rampai & Joey Setlhatlole

‘Dancing through the Decades’ was the theme for the

Jo’burg branch end of year function.

Our end of year functions are known for being hosted in

December before the Christmas break and are intended at

reflecting and celebrating all the years we have worked

together and the challenges we have experienced as a

team.

To quote our manager, ‘we are at work 90 percent of the

time so we have to make sure we make the most of it as

colleagues become our family ’. Therefore, we always try

to ensure that every branch event is something that is

enjoyed by all staff.

Our end of year functions always have an exciting theme

and 2019 was no different. When we received the

invitation, ‘Dancing through the Decades’, we were so

excited as this meant we could be as creative as we

wanted to be, selecting dress-ups and hair styles all the

way through the decades right up to the 2000’s.

Long Service Awards | l-r: Mario Nunes, Paul Symonds, Solly Molatlhegi,

Enver Tootla & Riaz Mohamed with Marc Pillay | Absent- Joseph Maduna

For many of us it brought back great memories of the past

and the fun we’d had. It reminded us just how much things

have changed, from dungarees to ripped jeans…

Everyone arrived looking spectacular. As we entered the

venue, we were handed a ‘welcome drink’ making us all

feel very special indeed.

Our branch manager, Paul Symonds opened the event with

a welcome speech which was followed by the handing out

of Long Service Awards. The following staff members

were acknowledged for their commitment and dedication;

Riaz Mohamed (10-yrs); Enver Tootla (20-yrs);

Mario Nunes (20-yrs); Solly Molatlhegi (20-yrs);

Joseph Maduna (20-yrs) and Paul Symonds (30-yrs).

l-r: Trushar Dhanee, Tarryn Vermaak, Johan Mcculloch

& Seelen Julius

Music began with a low tempo but picked up later with the

DJ wanting people to hit the dance floor. The music was

excellent and a good selection of genres were played.

The branch now have a favourite new song by rapper

Biggy, ‘Dames sê my wat jou naam is’ – this song had us

dancing non-stop!

l-r: Louise Odendaal, Janiera Thompson, Nataasha Leong,

Nadia Najam, Jeunese Jansen, Martha Dlamini,

Brenda Manoko, Bronwyn Griffith & Sagree Ramalu

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EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Pretoria

Clinton Walles congratulates

Darius Havenga (Pretoria branch Supervisor of the Year 2019)

Jaco Brits (Pretoria branch Employee of the Year 2019)

with Koen Dekker

Zandile Thwala

(Pretoria branch most imporved Employee of the year 2019)

with Irma Prinsloo

Denise Erasmus

(Pretoria branch MPS Employee Of The Year 2019)

& Wayne Kayser

l-r: Wayne Pagel

Theo Swart (Pretoria branch Technician of the Year 2019)

& Willem Smith


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HEAD OFFICE EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER (Q1) FINALISTS

Head Office

At the head office year-end function in December, four staff members were recognised for their outstanding performance

during the first quarter, namely; Mandy De Bruyn, Mario De Carvalho, Joyce Nkuna and Abraham Madungandaba.

Well done!!

l-r: Mandy De Bruyn, Mario De Carvalho, Joyce Nkuna & Abraham Madungandaba

RUNNER-UP TO

SALES REP OF

THE YEAR

2018-2019

Nelspruit | by Gerhard van Tonder

Nelspruit branch were extremely proud of Dirk Myburgh

when it was announced that he was the runner-up in the

2018/2019 Sales Rep of the Year competition.

The branch extends a big thank you to Dirk for his

outstanding sales achievement and for leading by

example.

Well done Dirk!!

l-r: Gerhard Van Tonder, Dirk Myburgh & Marc Pillay

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GRAAFF-REINET YEAR-END

FUNCTION

Graaff-Reinet

Graaff-Reinet celebrated a year of hard work and commitment

at their end of year function.

The evening began with various awards of achievement

being presented by Eugene du Plessis to various staff

members for their contribution and dedication to the

company for the 2019/2020 year. This was followed by a

wonderful party with lots of good food and fun which made

for a most enjoyable function.

Andries Sondagh

Graaff-Reinet Staff Member of the Quarter Q1

Patricia Sondagh

Graaff-Reinet Technical Person of the Year

James Chapman

Graaff-Reinet Most CSRC Connections for the Year

Talana Chapman

Graaff-Reinet Admin Person of the Year

Long Service Awards

l-r: Talana Chapman 10-years, Etienne Fourie 30-years

& Angeline Bantom 10-years with

Eugene du Plessis (far left)


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KONICA MINOLTA IGNITE

Johannesburg

Johannesburg branch would like to introduce Konica Minolta Ignite, an upcoming and innovative Konica Minolta dealer.

Konica Minolta Ignite is an authorised dealer of Konica Minolta South Africa, specialising in sales and service of the

Konica Minolta brand of multifunctional devices and software solution products.

What makes this even more exciting is that Konica Minolta Ignite is the first independent enterprise dealer in South Africa

to be one hundred percent supported by a branch of Konica Minolta South Africa.

Konica Minolta Ignite, a BEE Level 1 company is headed up by a budding young entrepreneur, Manfred Kali, who has vast

experience in the office automation industry. Manfred previously worked for Konica Minolta SA years back as a sales consultant

before going into the entertainment and advertising industry. He re-joined Konica Minolta SA a few years ago when

he was fast-tracked and promoted to sales manager, excelling in his new position.

Manfred is joined by Wesley Ngwenya, Nonhlanhla Mashinini and Brian Chauke who have all come through the ranks of

Konica Minolta SA’s internship programme.

l-r: Brian Chauke, Nonhlanhla Mashinini, Manfred Kali & Wesley Ngwenya

VALENTINE’S DAY

COMPETITION

East London

On Valentine’s Day East London branch hosted a

competition.

A large jar of jelly beans was put on

display and staff were asked to guess

the number of jelly beans in the jar.

Akhona Booi was the winner, her

guess was 1,010 and in fact there

were 1,009 jelly beans in the jar!!

Akhona Booi

Well done Akhona!!

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EAST LONDON AWARDS

East London

Well done to the following staff for their outstanding work performance:

Wow Factor Award

Stefan Vermeulen

Wow Factor Award

Damian Bezuidenhout

Wow Factor Award

Adam Fraser

Wow Factor Award

Sanele Gxagxisa

Wow Factor Award & East London

Employee of the Quarter (Q3)

Noel Noble

Wow Factor Award

Tammy Van Der Merwe

East London


Romanique Cronje-Lamb

East London


Head Office incentive

Damian Bezuidenhout


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TREE PLANTING

IN WITBANK

Witbank | by Empie Deysel

What a wonderful experience it was to be part of the 12-year Konica Minolta SA tree planting initiative. A tree is a life-giving

force for humans, animals and plants.

It all began with an email from Ritchi, long before the Covid lockdown. After much discussion a date was set for the tree

planting event and guess what date that was...March 26!! ‘Magtig man’ a day those involved in the event will never forget.

With the onset of Covid-19, the event had to be postponed and only in June were we able to confirm with Mohlamme High

School that we would be there on 01 July to plant trees as promised. Numerous emails flew between head office, my

dealership and the NPO Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA), this because of the various Covid-19 restrictions which included a

permit being required by the NPO for travel to Mpumalanga.

Needless to say the event ran smoothly in spite of all the additional Covid-19 precautions that had to be ahered to. The

tree planting demonstration was managed by Jeminah Mkhize and Teboho Mosehle from FTFA, two incredible people who

are completely committed to the environment.

There were approximately 15 students at the event as well as the school principal Philimon Madisa, SGB members, myself

and two Konica Minolta Witbank sales representatives. We all found the planting demonstration incredibly interesting and

in no time the school principal and I planted a tree together in celebration of the 23-year partnership between the school

and Konica Minolta Witbank - a ‘shovel touch’ sealed this moment.

Empie Deysel with

school principal Philimon Madisa

Team effort

Another tree goes into the ground

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CONGRATULATIONS

Jason Schlebusch

Hannes De Bruyn

Pierre Kruse

Peter Ziqubu

Mandi Anderson

Johann Rabe

Mario Landsman

Willie Engelbrecht

Chantall Robinson

Levashini Naidoo

Tarryn Vermaak

Carl Anthony

Riad Henderson

Natalie Knight

2019/2020

SALES INCENTIVE ACHIEVERS


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OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE

Pretoria

The following staff members were recognised for their outstanding performance :

l-r: Candy Kooi & Koen Dekker

l-r: Peter Ndou & Faizel Ebrahim

l-r: Portia Rampou & Faizel Ebrahim

l-r: Christine Radebe & Koen Dekker

l-r: Phindile Nkosi & Wayne Kayser

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OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE

Pretoria

l-r: Faizel Ebrahim with Erial Matemane

l-r: Faizel Ebrahim congratulates

Sizwe Qakaza

l-r: Mahlodi Mashamaite

& Marinda Gous

l-r:Selina Reid, Koen Dekker

& Desireè Charles-Naidoo

l-r: Rulien Smit with Koen Dekker


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JHB BRANCH Q2 FINALISTS & STAFF

MEMBER OF THE QUARTER

Johannesburg

Congratulations to the following Q2 finalists : Admin - Tracy Stanton Jones, Call Centre - Janiera Thompson,

Debtors – Lerato Rampai, Drivers – Jeffery Selepe, Logistics – Glen Hannan, MPS – Jameel Govind,

MPS – Javed Smile, MPS – Junior Madi, Service - Gloria Mudau, Software – Sam Kekana, Workshop – Molemo Nhlapo

Winning finalist and Johannesburg Staff Member of the Quarter Q2, Molemo Nhlapo (workshop technician)

Well done Molemo!!

l-r: Glen Hannan, Lerato Rampai, Sam Kekana,

Molemo Nhlapo & Tracy Stanton Jones

absent : Janiera Thompson, Gloria Mudau, Jeffery Selepe

Jameel Govind, Javed Smile & Junior Madi

Marcus Mzobe congratulates Molemo Nhlapo

SHE SAID

YES!

Cape Town

David Kellerman and Karli Schmidt were engaged on 26

September 2020.

Congratulations to you both!

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WE SAID

I DO!

Tufail & Zeenat Ebrahim | 01 February 2020

JOHANNESBURG

Nomangesi & Mzimasi Ngwendu | 03 July 2020

PORT ELIZABETH

Robin & Bianca Bosch | 31 December 2019

NELSPRUIT

Joseph & Elke Roelfse | 05 June 2020

GEORGE

Tyrone & Adel Nezar | 2 August 2020

NELSPRUIT


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TOP ACHIEVERS 2019/2020

Port Elizabeth

Congratulations to the 2019/2020 Port Elizabeth

Top Achievers.

Natalie Knight was most consistent and the only sales

representative who qualified for the overseas sales

incentive. Natalie earned the Top ‘Dawg’ of the Year

Award!

Timothy Paulsen received the Port Elizabeth branch

Technician of the Year Award. Timothy was not only

most consistent but was also the multiple winner of

the Net Promoter Initiative (NPS). Port Elizabeth Staff

Member of the Quarter went to Sanele Dlwati (Q1),

Viwe Zinja (Q2), Casey-Leigh Felix (Q3) and

Sanele (again) for (Q4).

Well done to you all!!

Natalie – Top ‘Dawg’ of the Year Award

with Warren Diakas

l-r: Chris Barnard, Timothy Paulsen (PE Technician of the Year) & Juan-Pierre Barnard

l-r: Warren Diakos with quarterly achievers; Casey-Leigh Felix, Sanele Dlwati & Viwe Zinja

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END OF YEAR FUNCTION

George

After a long and challenging year George branch chose to host their year-end

function at Pili Pili, a restaurant in Sedgefield, just a few kilometres outside George.

The atmosphere at the venue was relaxed allowing everyone to unwind and enjoy

themselves with the ocean and beach just metres away. Welcome drinks and

lunch were enjoyed by all and later on in the afternoon Long Service and

Excellence Awards were handed out to various staff.

left: Noel Cornelius, Owen Lang, Johann Rabe, Christiaan Fourie & Niel van der Walt

right: Pierre Kruse, Morne Sampson & Joseph Roelofse

Owen Lang & Christiaan Fourie Owen & Niel van der Walt Owen & Joseph Roelfse


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STAFF MEMBER OF THE QUARTER

Head Office

Q3

Jimmy Makazhu

Q4

Preston Davids

WELL DONE

Certificate Number: HSC369 Professional Registration Number: 0185 & 0496

HEAD OFFICE

HEALTH &

SAFETY TEAM!

Head Office

Head Office was recently audited by an

external Occupational Health & Safety

(OHS) consulting company and has been

deemed compliant in accordance with the

OHS Act 85 of 1993.

OHS ACT LEGAL COMPLIANCE AUDIT

This is to certify that

Konica Minolta

35 Modulus Road, Theta, Ext 5, Ormonde, JHB.

Have been audited in accordance with the Occupational Health

and Safety Act and Regulations 85 of 1993

The OHS Compliance Audit achieved is 97%. The required percentage for the Audit is 80%. Should the current status of the

company change, this certificate will become invalid. Failing that this certificate is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.

____________________

Auditor

Audit Date: 23 October 2020

Lead Auditor: Bryan Van Den Heever

____________________

Manager

Well done to the team in ensuring that all

‘health & safety’ protocols have been

implemented and adhered to, keeping

us all safe!

23 October 2020

__________________________________

Certificate Issue Date

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NELSPRUIT BRANCH AWARDS

Nelspruit

In recognition of top achievement and excellence, various awards were handed out at the annual branch year-end

function.

Gerhard van Tonder thanked all staff for their valued contribution and ongoing commitment.

l-r: Tyrone Nezar (Nelspruit Technician of the Year),

Dirk Myburgh (Nelspruit Rep of the Year), Gerhard van Tonder,

Bongiwe Moroepane (Nelspruit Debtors Person of the Year),

Lindeni Chiloane (Nelspruit Most Improved Staff Member of the Year)

& Farzanah Shah (Nelspruit Admin Person of the Year)

l-r: Dirk Myburgh (Sales Incentive Award),

Kenny Mitchell (Long Service Award), Gerhard van Tonder,

Bianca Casey (Sales Incentive winner - Cambodia),

Donalda Schatz (Customer Relationship WITS)

& Farzanah Shah (Q1 Finalist)

Donovan Masoka & Clement Shabangu Robin Bosch & Clement Shereen Moorad & Clement


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