DMI-SA Difference Makers International South Africa

Proudly introducing the first Top 100 - Season 1

9/16/2019

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Contacts:
Cell: +27 82 645 5848
Emai: vanessa@journey2health.co.za

VANESSA BOTHA

MANAGING DIRECTOR: JOURNEY 2 HEALTH (PTY) LTD ||MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER | TAMMY TAYLOR MRS SOUTH AFRICA 2018 SEMI-FINALIST | HEALTH COACH | MAKEUP & HAIR STYLIST | GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR | SLIMMING CLUB OWNER | ANNIQUE HEALTH & BEAUTY OWNER

The Country Ambassador: One of 12 World Leaders DMI-SA: International Leader and trainer; Julie B Steynberg personally writes about the greatness that is found in this extraordinary woman in S.A. now the newest Top100 SA Difference Maker: Vanessa Botha: “This incredible high energetic, inspirational woman of worth has a story to tell indeed. She is a mother and a wife; and touch lives where she goes; a Change Maker in a million. It gives me utmost pleasure to have Vanessa Botha on this platform of Change Makers as a Top100 SA Difference Maker. There is no end to her credentials, dreams and accomplishments. I am in awe of the power that one woman has to change and touch lives where she goes; first to change her own life and then to use what is given to her to empower others. To me personally, after reading Vanessa’s real life story and the many bucket lists ticked off in her life, I commend her and within immediate effect awarding her as Top10 of the Top 100 SA Difference Makers. It is incredible to read how this woman has become the best version of herself and how she will do what she can to duplicate herself with others. Vanessa you make DMI-SA proud! I thank the Universe for people like you, it is an honour. I would do anything to introduce you to the International Founder Helice Sparky Bridges who duplicated herself in me with all sincerity being a philanthropist in a million. Together we will do this!”
Vanessa Botha: Notes of Appreciation Believing in the system: Difference Makers S.A. Platform of Change Makers SA
Vanessa Botha’s turning point in her life was when her Dad (59) died of cancer when her baby daughter was only 6 weeks old. She gave birth to her baby while her Dad was dying. “Life hit me hard: I just had my graduation ceremony and my business was growing exponentially; also I was shaken about my Dad; I was hit hard, so much that I could barely breathe. In the toughest time in my life I had to arrange my dad’s funeral too. I knew I had to continue building my business, living my dream, keep on delivering and empowering more individuals. Most of all wanted to make sure that I am the best mom I can be through it all.
Vanessa: “Ghandi said ‘my life is my message’. Together with Julie’s passion to encourage greatness; I want my life, my story to inspire everyone to be difference makers wherever they are - bloom where you are planted. Thank you Julie for believing in me and I’m filled with joy and appreciation that I can be associated with such an amazing brand.
Vanessa’s answer to the Question (DMI-SA) asks what will you do when 1 million rand is given to you to make a difference was: With 1 million Rand I would build a rehab centre where I can bring in experts to assist woman, men and children emotionally, mentally and physically with any eating disorder; and to release them back into society with confidence of self control and being able to face any challenge. It is amazing to see how people do better when they feel better about themselves. I want to help more people who need this help and guidance. I believe in a healthy mind, body and soul - when they are in sync - we can truly achieve our true and utmost potential.
My goal is to encourage and empower woman to first believe in themselves; to find their true identity and teach them to turn their challenges into victories; inspiring others to do the same. I’m a wellness coach and I’ve helped hundreds of woman find their inner strength and beauty again - physically, mentally and financially. I’ve walked the journey of having a six pack to obese and back to healthy again. I’ve been through the diet yo-yo effect. I’ve tried all the tricks, diets, pills and quick fixes. I know the emotional turmoil we put ourselves through”.

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Proudly introducing the first Top 100 - Season 1

9/11/2019

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KATE GROCH

CEO AND FOUNDER OF GOOD WORK FOUNDATION

I am an educator. It is not what I do it is who I am when I wake up in the morning. The Difference makers S.A. Mission and the #BlueRibbon ceremony is a wonderful way to highlight amazing work being done by amazing people all over the world. Often work that goes unnoticed but work that positively changes the world. A big thank you to #Julie Steynberg for her passion in driving this mission; also acknowledging the courage it took to start a Global Movement here in S.A. woman alone; now making more #ChangeMakersSA part of the #BigDream.

I am extremely grateful to have been appreciated and the acknowledgement that was done at an event whereat I was announced as a Difference Maker by Cresseldah Ndlovu, who also is a Top100 SA Difference Maker; and this is what it is, to pay the love forward, from one person to another. Receiving a #BlueRibbon from her is an honour; also was it inspiring to meet Julie, the Country Ambassador of this initiative at the very same event.

It is an amazing honour to have been nominated as a Top 100 SA Change Maker and to become part of the Global dream to let 1 out of 7 people on planet earth receive a Blue Ribbon that says: Who I am makes a difference; we are touched and would definitely want to pay the love forward and honour someone too, someone who touched my life too, especially with what we do at the Good Work Foundation. I love this organization DMI-SA, it is all about ‘Love for all, with no one left out’ as the Founder in S.A. Julie Steynberg teaches all. The work being done by all on this list is really inspiring and it is wonderful to see all the good work being done by South Africans and it is amazing to be a part of a group of people who work tirelessly to make our country and the world a better place; and now to make our projects part of a Global Movement is exciting. The Good Work Foundation: has Digital Campuses in two Provinces (Mpumalanga and Free State).

I am often lucky enough to be at rural preschool graduations. All those shiny faces full of potential. I often wonder who is in that classroom; great leaders, caring fathers, mothers, innovative farmers, doctors and engineers; even authors and painters. I also know that if we do not do something to change how these children will be able to engage with education and the school system – we will never know who is in that classroom.

There are challenges in South Africa, challenges that require us to tap into the potential of all young South Africans, not only those who have access to good schooling. Good Work Foundation was created to do just that. To make sure it does not matter where you are born. You must have access to education in order to reach your full potential.

The Good Work Foundation has so much to offer, go-see more on the website and the social media URL available here.

Kate Groch
Email: kate@goodworkfoundation.org
Instagram: www.instagram.com/kate_teach_gwf
Videos & Articles:
TedTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjkHEIcGiWI
GWF Video: https://youtu.be/xpOCcm06OkE
https://www.goodworkfoundation.org/our-stories/under-an-african-tree/

Good Work Foundation
Web: www.goodworkfoundation.org
Instagram: www.instagram.com/goodworkfoundation
Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodworkfoundation
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Proudly introducing the first Top 100 - Season 1

8/30/2019

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A Special Note:
How absolutely pure is this!!! Lungi state: I made my choice: “I have decided to never answer a phone call from my past, because it has nothing new to say”. And to "Live to witness the transition between your challenges and the victorius outcome after every obstacle" AND “Nothing can stop my dream of supporting & loving women who need to 'get a few things off their chest”.

LUNGI NGAPHI

KEY-NOTE SPEAKER | AUTHOR | INTERPRETER |
MC| LIFE COACH | RADIO PRESENTER

This remarkable #ChangeMakerSA is born from the streets of Adelaide. There is much to mention about her skills, education, awards etc. “I will do my best to mention as much as I can, she is just an amazing new-comer here at Difference Makers S.A.”(Julie LINK) She has an acute awareness of the importance of self-confidence and strong values and morals. It came as no surprise that she would see the need to pen her life story in an inspirational autobiography titled, “I will sing a new song” which has sold hundreds of copies since its release in 2014 and changed the lives of all those who have been able to touch it, read it and get inspired by it. Lungi Ngaphi’s character includes being an inspiration to many, a highly developed and self-disciplined individual with strong relationship building and networking skills. She is a friendly and enthusiastic listener who has taken it upon herself to mentor and empower those who come into contact with her; especially women. She is a woman of strength and resilience, a fun filled woman of God who is an incredible mother and wife. Her determination is proven in the amount of successes she has had. Once she puts her mind into something, led by her Creator, she will never give up until it manifests. She is bold and not afraid to stand for what she believes in. In all she puts her heart and mind into, she is willing to “die empty” ensuring that her purpose if fulfilled.

Lungi Ngaphi a practicing motivational speaker and published Author; also is she a
Public Relations Management graduate coupled with a qualification in Broadcasting Audio Visual Production. Her incredible gift of motivational speaking has further seen her being invited on television to impart her wisdom on a SABC 1talk show and also led to the compilation of a documentary of her life which was aired on SABC 2 on the 26th of November 2017. This being one of the most monumental achievements yet, as it means that her story has been heard by thousands in S.A. ; and being able to have such a platform propels her desires of wanting others to know and understand that your background should not limit your future desires and has little bearing to who you want to be. She is a former court interpreter and Principal court interpreter she has over a decade of experience in this role which further proves of her high level of professionalism, articulation and a humanitarian in her own right. She is a former radio presenter for Kingfisher fm and “The Wireless Online” radio based in Port Elizabeth which covered the African continent and she also boasts a string of radio advertisements which she still does on a part time basis. She also completed a Life Coach Course through Lens.

Having lost my own mother seven years ago I found myself mourning every October since her passing. I then decided I wanted to celebrate the beautiful women that she was, my rose. I then further cemented my motivational duties by the inception of a movement called Debriefing Session with Lungi Ngaphi & Friends. This is an environment where women are allowed to unpack all that prevents them from living their lives purposefully and with meaning due to limitations, challenge and experiences encountered.

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Cell: +27 72 814 7068
Email: Lpmsacademy@gmail.com
Email: Lungingaphi@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Leonoras-Public-Motivational-Speaking-Academy-501802863354364/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lungi.pangalela

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Proudly introducing the first Top 100 - Season 1

8/28/2019

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Contact Details:
Cell: +27 60 362 5449
Alternative Number: +27 79 243 8139
Email: patience989@gmail.com
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/PatienceNtuli
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PATIENCE NTULI

PHILANTHROPIST | MULTIPLE AWARD WINNING GOSPEL ARTIST | MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER|PREACHER | COMPOSER |
TEACHER | DIRECTOR FINANCE AT LIMPOPO TREASURY | CHARTERED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT WITH CIMA HOLDING TWO MASTERS DEGREES, ONE FROM S.A AND ONE FROM LONDON

My name is Patience Ntuli, I am very delighted to be nominated by Julie https://www.differencemakers.co.za/sa-founder-julie-b-steynberg.html the Country Ambassador DMI-SA to be part of this exciting Global Love & Change Management. This is one of the highest call to humanity, a call to make a difference in the lives of ordinary citizens, one person living in poverty is one too many. I am delighted and honoured to be part of the Big Dream - One - Billion Dreams. I feel honoured and encourage to do more and to pass the Baton to the younger generation, therefore I promise to continue to spread the love and appreciation. This nomination as a Top 100 SA Difference Maker is an inspiration and wind beneath my wings.

From the live I lived as a Child of a Widow, I pledged to ensure that: “I do for others what I wished someone would do for me”. I subscribe to the notion that: “You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who cannot repay you” by John Bunyan. I therefore thank the Country Ambassador DMI-SA for such an initiative and for being an inspiration to us all. A special word of thanks goes to Creselda Ndhlovu for making me part of the work you do as philanthropist yourself. I have learned and experienced that a person who is appreciated will always do more than what is expected, this nomination and appreciation is therefore a loud message to me. I absolutely love everything about this Love & Change Movement I am now part of.

There are many unsung Heroines called: Mothers, our Mothers, my mother. They deserve the praise they get here. A Blue Ribbon belongs on her heart for sure. In my eyes a mother, any mother should be praised, they did good to many, fed many kids who were not their own, looked after their own children while the fathers were working far from home, they raised children as widows and single parents. I am doing this to honor and praise my Mother as my role Model. As a child of a Widow, I am who I am today. I believe being who I am makes a difference.

I was born in 1978 in Giyani from a family of five (3 boys and two girls). I am Married and blessed with four kids, two boys and two girls.

I am a Founder and CEO of Patience Ntuli Ministries, a Non- Profit Company that aims to improve the lives of children in SA and in the world. Our motto is “We are God’s extended hand”. I run a campaign called ‘Adopt A Child’, I call on professionals and communities to “adopt” a poor child, especially from a widowed family or orphaned child. The Adopters provide the child with Tuition, uniform, sanitary towels, school trips fare, lunch box, mentorship and any other gift that the Adopter willingly does. The Adopters send cash to the guardians to buy uniform or pay for tuition. I also run the “Keep a Girl Child at School” campaign, where we provide school kids with sanitary towels. I run a “Buy a pair of School Shoes” campaign, where I supply shoes to vulnerable school kids in both primary and high school, as part of encouraging kids to study as hard as they can I give school shoes / laptops to top learners in High school. The Matric top Learners are enabled a chance to have a laptop to do school work like other privileged kids at University. Due to my educational achievements and my poor background, I do career guidance and motivational talks to school kids especially matriculates. I run projects that aim to cloth poor kids and families, I donate clothes to poor families, I run a project called “Dress the Poor” I take clothes and other necessities to Mozambique to communities which were affected by the Cyclone. I respond to the needs of the communities and partner with others to build houses for the poor of the poorest. I partner with other professionals to provide counselling to vulnerable kids who are under different social challenges like, drug addiction, alcohol abuse, sexual abuse and other social issues like sexual orientation. I run a project called “Feed the Homeless” where I provide soup, mince, bread, blankets, mattresses etc to homeless people in Polokwane. This gives me a chance to understand their challenges and assist.

As a child of a Widow, I am aware of the challenges that women and kids face as they grow up. I hold “Girl Talk” for girls aged 7 to 12 years, we talk about body changes, dating, sexual abuse and human trafficking, etc. I hold sessions called: “Teens Talk” where I engage on drug abuse, human trafficking, pornography addition, dating, and career path. I hold sessions called “SheTalks” where we talk to Teen Mothers for support, single mothers, single women with no kids, divorced, widowed and the married females. We engage on challenges around Women and also offer support making sure women know that they are not alone and that they have the back of another woman who cares.

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Proudly introducing the first Top 100 - Season 1

7/16/2019

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Contact Details:
Cell: +27 82 947 7237
Email: Ziyanda@ziyandam.co.za
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iimbokotho/videos/313818839424524?s=1053402760&v=e&sfns=cl
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ZIYANDA MASIZA

PUBLIC SPEAKER | BUSINESS CONSULTANT | BEHAVIOURIST COACH | FACILITATOR | HUMAN RESOURCES PRACTITIONER & ASPIRING AUTHOR | A STUDENT OF INDUSTRIAL & ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY|FOUNDER & MD OF SAKHNGOMSO CONSULTING & ZIYANDAM | SHAREHOLDER AT INAVITIQ | ASSOCIATE PARTNER TO STAR LEADERSHIPP | BEST CONFERENCE SPEAKER BY ISACASA CONFERENCE 2017 | PROFILED ON RADIO STATIONS: RADIO 2000, SA FM, POWER FM, CLIFF CENTRAL

My name is Ziyanda Masiza, I am very honoured & delighted to have been nominated by Julie https://www.differencemakers.co.za/sa-founder-julie-b-steynberg.html the Country Ambassador DMI-SA to take part in this Global Initiative. This is how S.A. will become part of this Global Change & Love Movement, touching lives one person at a time.; I indeed want to be part of the Big Dream- One Billion Dreams! Words fail to express how I truly feel, THANK YOU! I will do my best to help spread the message of love & appreciation. Being nominated as a Top100 SA Difference Maker inspires me to do more!
“With the work I do and feedback received, I have concluded that, indeed, there is congruence between personal mastery & high performance”.
I see myself Standing Strong Together on the platform of Change Makers SA here:
I would like to send a note of gratitude and encouragement to DMI-SA for such an impactful initiative. Thank you to Julie Steynberg who is the founder for this Global Movement starting in South Africa August 2013, she had a dream being on a journey to change the world (starting here in S.A.) with love & acknowledgement to one another. I believe that all people want is to be seen & loved. This initiative epitomizes the ‘lift as we go up” slogan. If we are to make a meaningful impact in our society as women, we have to GO TOGETHER. The women on 09 August 1956 had had enough of the pass laws, they resolved to stand together to shift the system, not only for themselves/their society but for the generations to come. Here we are today, benefiting from their unwavering resolve, courage and bravery. We as the Women of the 21st century ought to also stand for something, shift it so generations after us can also derive value from our existence. Thank you for this platform because it is helping in bringing us together, for there is power in numbers.
“Shift inner, to shift outer”.
Ziyanda M: Her mission is to help others GET UNSTUCK so they can CROSS OVER. The ultimate goal is to have a good (majority) representation of women in positions of authority in our organisations. At ZiyandaM we believe that Women will Heal South Africa and Africa at large.
I am the Founder & MD of ZiyandaM & Sakhingomso Consulting, as well as a shareholder at InavitIQ Group. I am a ‘My focus’ as a Business Consultant & Coach is in assisting businesses in being ‘smarter’ about the people side of the business. As a public speaker, I share both my personal life & business/professional experiences in order to provoke positive thinking with high impact. My late father named me Ziyanda which means multiplication. The meaning of my name and my purpose became clear to me when I did in depth self development work (self awareness/ mastery). I began to see the bigger picture of the ‘who I am’ understanding my purpose: it is to help people crossover and multiply. My native genius is to debunk complex information so others can easily apply it in their daily life.
At ZiyandaM we are dedicated at assisting Women @ Work and at Sakhingomso we specialise in Leadership & Culture, People Engagement & Customer Delight interventions. Why Women: Women leaders have to navigate between the requirements of the work place and personal roles, which at times may be neither easy nor pleasant. Furthermore, gender bias interferes with the development of an appropriate leader identity for women. We utilize a well- researched framework by utilising identity as departure point, and reveal the implications of gender. Women who embrace a more positive gender identity will be less vulnerable to thoughts and experiences that can potentially threaten their self-regard as effective leaders. In the end it is about building gender synergies, so that we can remove gender bias from our organisations and think about ourselves as a leadership community – instead of male and female leaders. With the work I do and feedback received, I have concluded that, indeed, there is congruence between personal mastery & high performance. At ZiyandaM we are about shifting inner (strengthen inner core), to shift outer (dismantle patriarchy & stereotypes), being deliberate about dealing with the enemies within: voice of judgment, voice of fear, voice of cynicism (Otto Charma). We believe that all women, with no one let out will heal Africa, indeed one woman at a time. For that to happen, they must heal first. We are often told to think out of the box, as far as I am concerned THERE IS NO BOX!

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Proudly introducing the first Top 100 - Season 1

6/13/2019

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Contact Details: Buyisiwe Khoza
Cel: +27 84 561 2087
Email: buyisiwe@inqaba.org.za
Website: www.inqaba.org.za
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InqabaYokulindaYouthOganisation/

BUYISIWE KHOZA

FOUNDER & CEO INQABA YOKULINDA CISCO NETWORING ACADEMY

My name is Audrey Buyisiwe Khoza, I would love to thank Julie Steynberg, Country Ambassador
DMI-SA https://www.differencemakers.co.za/julie-b-steynberg.html for having considered the nomination and contacting me as this made me feel that I’m truly an asset and doing something wondrous thus impact positively to the nation giving selflessly and imparting knowledge and skills. My nomination has filled me with a strong sense of pride and honour to be part of human transforming endeavors. I understand fully the responsibilities of this position and look forward to interacting other Change Makers to create and bring more Change Makers.

I am a single mother of 3 beautiful children aged 19, 17 and 15. I’ve been blessed and entrusted to be a leader in an amazing organization called Inqaba Yokulinda. I am a social activist with my heart rooted in developing, empowering and uplifting youth and creating leaders. Leadership is a journey that is mostly epitomized by one’s ability to serve, and for one to serve, you need to first embark on a journey of self-discovery.

My unquenched thirst to bring change goes beyond just the influence of existing organisations, but extends out to transforming the communities reached. My desire to see change has further aided in my quest to not only give hope to young individuals, but contribute towards the eradication of poverty among the youth of our country by providing a means to have youth become active contributors to society, “one neighbour at a time”. I simply love the description mentioned on this platform: From one person to another. Speaking the same language already makes me part of this amazing platform of Change Makers SA.

My passion is to see young individuals developed through education and transformation. I am resilient, tenacious, persuasive, innovative, strategic and a clear leader with a passion for community development especially for young people who are our national asset from school level up to graduate level. It is hard to define who I am as a change maker and believe that should be seen from those who have been mentored, being in a journey of self-discovery with InqabaYokulinda. I believe we have impacted positively beyond their intellectual level, transformed souls and left them in better knowledge of themselves. I believe that the actions of inspiring youth to dream more; learn more; do more and become more, has qualified them to take charge of their lives. Beneficiaries that have walked with us understand self-love, self-worth but most importantly self-identity which has impacted positively in them believing in themselve and being agents of change wherever they go as they have been provided with selfless love and opportunities.

It is not about what we do but how we impact on people lives using wisdom from God and entrusting him in our journey as we can’t do anything without Him.

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Contact Details: Tumie Mashishi
Inqaba Yokulinda Youth Organisation
Branch Administrator
(C) +2781 213 8117
(W) +2765 813 766

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Proudly introducing the first Top 100 - Season 1

5/23/2019

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https://www.facebook.com/You-are-your-own-Destiny-women-of-God-443004562513917/
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Mobile: +27 73 425 2540
WhatsApp: +27 65 666 9922
Email: toyi.mthembu@gmail.com

TOYI MTHEMBU

FOUNDER & VISION CARER OF QHUDENI SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SINCE 2009 | FOUNDER OF YOU ARE YOUR OWN DESTINY WOMEN OF GOD EST. 2014 | FOUNDER OF OUR CHILDREN-OUUR-FUTURE EST.2018|ACTIVE CANDIDATE MEMBER OF PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOCIATION S.A 2007-2012 | FORMER FREELANCE WRITER FOR SHINE ONLINE MAGAZINE|MEMBER OF THE WOMEN MENTOR ASSOCIATION | MEMBER OF NCAW | CHAIRPERSON OF SMART CHOICES S.S PARTNERS | ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF UMNEDI OYINGCWELE SOUP KITCHEN | AUTHOR | FULL TIME RECEPTIONIST

lToyi: “I am honoured for being nominated as a Top 100 Difference Maker by such a distinguished and valued organization such as DMI-SA Difference Makers Int. SA, presenting to me a great opportunity to do my best to serve the people of S.A. Thank you Julie (https://www.differencemakers.co.za/julie-b-steynberg.html) for making me part of this initiative which I promise to do my best in changing lives in a minute or less. Also to move this drive across to each and every individual I come across. I love the slogan: From one person to another to another, changing lives”. As an experienced public speaker since 2007; Mentor; and Author I use my experiences to impact the lives of those around me and spread the message about love and forgiveness. I call myself an “Ambassador of faith & forgiveness”. I am privileged to have written 12 books so far. My first book titled “From a frying pan to a fire” which I wrote by sharing my testimony; countless lives have been touched and transformed to see that God does indeed give us an opportunity and a second chance in life.

My message to everyone is: “Be your best at where God has planted you. God’s hand will touch you wherever you are and use you the way He needs you for His Glory”.

Umndeni oNgcwele Holy Family Soup Kitchen -Making a difference is not by the size of the act, but more importantly the impact and change it brings. I distributed fruit parcels to the elders in celebrating my birthday in 2016.

My main focus is to live my life to the fullest and always have a good relationship with my own-self. You are your own Destiny Women of God and Our Children-Our Future, the aim and vision is to see change in each and every one; starting from nurturing our children; give them hope for the future. Through this entity I am aiming to enhance my vision; and on a bigger scale I do community development projects which addresses youth and young women. This includes: Youth mentoring, life coaching; skills development program and assisting the needy children through schooling; Basic Life Skills leading to Excellent Customer Services as the Corporate world demands.

The Deeper side of Toyi:
From the heart to God: “He lifted me up; from the deep muddy clay; and He planted my feet on the king’s highway; and that is the reason; I sing and I shout; for Jesus came down and He lifted me up”.

Being a woman who had her first child very early in life with an uncertain future and finding myself somewhere between merely existing and being in a cocoon, I was privileged to come across people who motivated me through God that forever changed my life and my future. My passion extends to reaching out and improving the quality of family lives in all walks of life, so that we can fulfill the destiny to which God has called each one of us. When I acknowledged and access the greatness God had put in me and when I realized what He had saved me from, I made a vow to God to never overlook another person at the crossroads of her life.
Recently been healed from Colon Cancer - God wants me to minister healing through faith to His people.

My greatest honour was being a delegate at a Morning Live breakfast show with the Minister of Women and Children for the 16 Days of Activism for no violence against Women and Children which took place on Monday 7th December 2015. Meeting Minister Shabangu confirmed the commitment and love she has for Women and Children; and the community at large. Book interview slot with 1KZNTV since October 2018. Also being one of the Authors recognised at the Durban's Articulate Africa book fair at ICC in March 2019..

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Proudly introducing the first Top 100 - Season 1

5/20/2019

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Cell phone: +27 72 661 6980
Contact: +27 53 531 0046
Email: Irene.fitzi@bafnpo.org
benita.george@bafnpo.org

IRENE FITZI-GEORGE

COMMUNITY BUILDER OF THE YEAR 2018 | BUSINESS WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS NPO WINNER - FOUNDER & CURRENT DIRECTOR OF THE NPO BUILDING A FUTURE (BAF)

Irene in her own words: “I dearly thank Angelique du Toit for Nominating me; as one of South Africa’s Top 100 SA Difference Makers through the platform DMI-SA (Difference Makers Int. S.A.). It broaden my mind not to think and focus on the people, places and development here and now that surrounds me. It opens my mind and heart to see, feel, hear and touch with others the world and not just a part. Being part of something that is not just present with you but present somewhere else with the same impact immediately elevates the level where you are at; being part of the Global Love & Change Movement is great. Angelique du Toit (link) I thank you so much for your interest and time to consider nominating me to be part of this platform. When I received a call from Julie B Steynberg, the Country Ambassador DMI-SA it was unexpected and very touching to me. After 23 years of community upliftment-work with a focus to empower children and youth, it means a lot to me to have the work recognised, (bolt) especially by such a distinguished and valued organization such as DMI-SA. I want to thank God for implanting the vision of DMI-SA in the heart of the vision carrier. It is so wonderful that DMI-SA is able to host a platform for Change Makers that work selflessly to change for the better. (Irene continues..)

Being Top 100 SA Difference Maker ignite a higher purpose within me; a feeling to inspire others to become Change Makers S.A. too. As a Difference Maker, I know that my action is what converts human dreams into significance. It propels others to bring out their best and their unique gifts. Being a Difference Maker, helps me to connect with them, and create a platform for them to connect and recreate too. I love the Slogan of Difference Makers S.A.: I see us Standing Strong Together as Change Makers, being part of this amazing platform of Change Makers S.A., by looking to each other's interest and no longer each one looking to his own. Together as Change Makers we collectively and lovingly serving the world with our talents, gifts and grow in character. This is how we as Change Makers S.A. can help and expand each other's effort."

Irene believes: John C Maxwell writes in his book titled The Power of a Leader: Understanding can change the mind, but action changes lives. Working in community I have come to know how presence makes a difference. Individual attention opens their minds to be creative as the world needs them. This paves a way for them to make a difference in their family. When Nominated I was asked: My heart as Change Maker S.A.: I will establish an Educational Centre to assist primary school children to discover a deep desire to perform with excellence and have fun learning. Educatoin from a younger age that is introduced with excitement develops the mind to engage more readily. Many of our children get introduced at a later stage in life and then forced, so learning becomes difficult due to the manner they are introduced.

The Community writes: Samantha Blankenberg:
“Irene Fitzi-George has made a difference in the lives of the Barkly-West Community as well as in my own life. Through her efforts to uplift, empower, educate and promote the children, youth, women and senior members of this community she has enabled many to reclaim their dignity and rediscover hope for the future. Irene has been instrumental in uniting and healing a community of beautiful people and children in need of opportunity in a world that has overlooked them. She has assisted many on the road to achieving their dreams and opened doors to a future of hope. Without her and the family I have found at the centre, I would not be here today. It’s that simple and mine is just a “drop in the ocean” of testimonies of people whose lives have been touched by
this remarkable woman. I am forever grateful to her”.

Miriam Tlhobelo writes:
“Irene epitomise the pure qualities of a dedicated leader. She has and still serves the people of Barkly West and some surrounding places with distinction. Her ability to achieve so much with so little support from authorities has really made her stand out amongst her peers. Irene is an asset to the entire Barkly-West community; she has proven beyond any doubt “The Ubuntu phenomenon”
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Cell Nr: +27 78 015 4188
Website: www.thehouseofrachel.co.za
Tembi Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/thembi.isaacs
House of Rachel Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/453320224872340/

THEMBI ISAACS

FOUNDER OF THE HOUSE RACHEL| PREVIOUS MD MECHANICAL ENGINEERING COMPANY | EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR A CIVIL ENGINEERING COMPANY | ORDAINED PASTOR WITH A DIPLOMA IN MINISTRY & THEOLOGY 2018

Thembi Isaacs says: "Julie may God continue to use you to be a blessing for His glory on this platform of Change Makers S.A.”. It is an exciting and humbling experience to be nominated to be part of a Change Makers S.A. platform as Top 100 SA Difference Maker SA. I feel honored that through DMI-S.A. I can be part of those that show concern for everyone in need and with what this platform offer, one is always bound to get inspired by other Change Makers to reach out and never get tired in sharing the Love & Appreciation. So many are longing for the restoration to hear that they matter and are loved and I see DMI-SA is that platform. Thank you, Julie, for starting DMI-SA, thank you for believing in Love too.

Thembi Isaacs, newest Top 100 SA Difference Maker, from Bloemfontein, is the Founder of The House of Rachel. The House of Rachel was founded in 2015 and it is an NPO based in Bloemfontein aimed at women empowerment (spiritually and physically) and nurturing the children through their LOVE outreach programs that are meant to restore the dignity and honour and boost the self-confidence of the children. Through “The House of Rachel” she has successfully formed relationships with some schools in the Free State, which saw her adopting a school in one of the disadvantaged communities and donating shoes, clothing and toiletries on an ongoing basis including a private community centre in the Northern Cape. Her aim is to train and skill women and young girls about the Kingdom way of making business. Thembi Isaacs is an intelligent and innovative manager – achieved an MBA degree – creating and implementing effective and enduring policies. Her fortes are, among others, strategy development and implementation, compliance to environmental legislation, and fundraising. She is an experienced public speaker and campaign manager, comfortable with directorial communication. She is also an author and aims to uses her experiences inside and outside the boardroom to impact the lives of those around her and spread the message about unconditional LOVE matters.
It is an exciting and humbling experience to be nominated to be part of a Change Makers S.A. platform as Top 100 SA Difference Maker SA. I feel honoured that through DMI-SA I can be part of those that shows concern for everyone in need and with what this platform offer, one is always bound to get inspired by other Change Makers to reach out and never get tired in sharing the Love & Appreciation. So many are longing for the restoration to hear that they matter and are loved, and I see DMI-SA is that platform. Thank you, Julie, for starting DMI-SA, thank you for believing in Love too.
Thembi Isaacs: “I am not good at presenting the work that I do, talking about it as focus point, but all I
know is that I have a testimony about the Love of God that changed my life and touched every area of
my life. Reaching out and testifying about the love that heals, restores knows no class, race or boundaries are what I am good at”.

The House of Rachel is a platform to take the message of LOVE to the nations. The love missions are in line with James 2:14-16. What we offer on this platform is to help individuals be equipped for business, in doing what they do great and best. The End Result of this will show on our website. So far has all funding came from family and me. The Lord has been good at taking care of His mission; we keep our faith for more funding in the future.

The House of Rachel also launched a platform called Abigail Fellowship; a safe space aimed at women leaders from all walks of life. The aim is to encourage, fellowship and empower women leaders to realise and exercise their God given talents and potential for the edification of the body of Christ and the community

Abigail Fellowship is gaining momentum. We meet quarterly since it was launched 28 November 2017. It is a prayer and dialogue forum; we discuss everyday issues that affect leaders and challenges in our families and ministries. Word based counsel is shared.

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CRESELDAH NDLOVU

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR | HUMANITTION AND COMMUNITY BUILDER | FOUNDER OF THE CEF FOUNDATION

At Creseldah Education we focus on the same values to give recognition and to show appreciation. This is my 30th nomination, part of my recognitions, awards & accolades. All of this ignites in me to do more and to do better. I indeed am Changing Lives Making a Difference what DMI-SA stand for. I do what I do as a response to God’s is calling. I have realised that God has chosen me to be a solution to his children, not because I have much but only the love, unlocking doors for the needy children through me. Without “Love” it is difficult to serve.

Being born in a single parented family, raised by a domestic worker in an underprivileged environment, made me realize we have many children failed to achieve their dreams due these limits. I took a decision to be a voice to the voiceless. I know we have many women outside there doing great in changing lives of fellow human beings; hence, I am so humbled to be part of this great inspiring journey. To my nominee, Jayshree Padayatchey. Thank you for this nomination!

I am the founder of Creseldah Educational Foundations. We have different programs (see the website for more). CEF’s vision is to eradicate poverty through education to the young future leaders. We believe that every child has a right to learn, despite their family backgrounds.
We currently make an impact on the lives of approximately 5000 young future leaders in regular basis. The foundation primary objective is educational support. The program that is very close to my heart too, is the ‘Girls Academy. The Girls Academy includes Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Teen Mothers Support through skills development.

Cell Nr: +27 072 770 8580
Fax Nr: +27 086 402 1047
Email: creseldah@ceffoundation.co.za
Website: www.ceffoundation.co.za
Facebook:
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/CresEdu?s=03
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creseldahfoundations/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/creseldah-ndlovu-a9315b13b

"Brightening YOUNG FUTURE LEADER'S lives through education.."

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Tel: 27 081 421 3304
Cel: 27 083 29 16790
Email: michelle.woest@gmail.com
info@silverliningtombstones.co.za
Website: www.silverliningtombstones.co.za
The Henry Bond Dystonia Fund https://www.facebook.com/Henry-Bond-Dystonia-Fund-887715274681624/
Michelle Woest Key-note Uplifting others
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MICHELLE WOEST

OWNER SILVER LINING TOMBSTONES |
CHANGE MAKER DMI-SA | AUTHOR IN WRITING

I am filled with gratitude and overwhelmed with excitement to have been nominated as a Top 100 SA Difference Makers. How exciting! I feel honoured and in the same time humbled to be recognized for just living out my dream and purpose in life; to live a beautiful meaningful life, a life where I can inspire, aspire, motivate and serve humanity. I want to become a part of the Global Movement at @Difference Maker SA because I believe that the more you share your love with others, the more it grows. And serving others is the highest quality of love you will ever experience in your life. My purpose in life is to live a beautiful and meaningful life, solidified by faith and therefore it unlocks a way of being. I am a change maker (as it is strived for on this platform) because I wake up every day with the intent and purposefully look for opportunities to serve.
I will add value to DMI-SA because what of what they stand for and what they are fighting for is in relation with what I believe and stand for. I believe I am a Change Maker; thank you for this platform (DMI-SA) that gives me the recognition in what I love to do. I was involved with several projects, where my hand find something fit to do for others, I go there. Here is a list mentioning only a few projects I am involved with, just to show S.A. I love Changing Lives Making a Difference. (1) Poverty sucks (2) Phyllis Roberson Home (3) Imfundo Educare (Visit my website to see more).

I am an entrepreneur and have a successful business, Silver Lining Tombstones. As motivational speaker I love to uplift woman and relate to postpartum depression, Bipolar and psychosis, inspiring them to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I am the co-founder and director of the Henry Bond Dystonia fund (this project is very dear to my heart and it has not lifted off as yet, but I will be putting more effort into getting it off the ground, as my grandfather and my uncle had this decease, we know the pain and we want to create awareness and also help fund people with this disease's operations costs). Our country is struggling tremendously with the lack of education, poverty, abuse and concerning crime rates and these factors are linked to each other, I believe with the right education, starting at a young age will have a great impact on fighting poverty and abuse or crime. I can see myself working together with DMI-SA because of their vision and that is to bring the light back to South-Africa, a country where the crime rate is among the highest in the world, the unemployment figures are sky rocketing and the core of the problem revolves around the lack of education or opportunities for growth. When the right education systems or training centres to create entrepreneurs and leaders are in place, opportunities will seize and this country will become what the DMI-SA are working hard to achieve. I know I can contribute to making this change happen, my passion is to work with and teach people, it all transcends back to values and beliefs, which are formed at a very young age. When we work together to give children of poverty the chance to get educated in the right manner and giving them a promising future with hope, education and love, we will achieve great heights. I am at this very moment busy writing my first book on Inspirational and Spiritual well being; it will be published in 2020.
I am a difference maker, because I apply myself daily to aspire, inspire, motivate and to make a difference in others lives. I am passionate about teaching others to be kind, to be givers, to succeed in life and to serve.
Question DMI-SA: “What would you do if you get R1Mil to change others lives?”
Michelle answers: “I would set up a teaching school for everyone who wishes to excel to excellence in spirit, mind, body and soul. I believe that the old saying, be the change you want to see in this world. It all begins with you, using your pain to leverage pleasure, helping all people of different walks in life, we all have a story, we all have been through some or many painful experiences, by healing oneself you are then ready to spread the love and cheer. I will teach others to purposefully and intentionally seek opportunities to serve other. Serving others is the highest quality of love anyone will ever experience in their lives. Making a difference is not by the size of the act, but more importantly the impact and change it brings.

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MARINA PRINSLOO

MRS. PRETORIA/TSHWANE 2018/2019 | MAJOR SHAREHOLDER & FOUNDER AND MD SA.INT. TICIA GROUP | IMAGE CONSULTANT | PRESIDENT APICSA | MD BODY CONFIDENCE INT. PTY | CO-AUTHOR IMAGE MATTERS

Marina Prinsloo Top 100 SA Difference Maker writes in her own words: “I am humbled by this nomination. I am a behind the scenes girl normally. Seeing where there is a need and trying to fill it. Last year has changed that to push me into the spotlight. My passion is women and children, uplifting & empowering them to become the best they can be. I found that my chosen career gave me that platform, where I was able to connect with women from all walks of life, touching their souls, their thoughts and futures. And also importantly at the same time empowering my chosen career industry to attain international ethics and standards and fighting for it to be recognized in our own country as a worthy qualified career, this happened now in Feb 2019. “Making a change starts with you (us), don’t expect others to do what you are not prepared to do.”

Country Ambassador DMI-SA, Julie B Steynberg inspires: “Congratulations to Marina Prinsloo as one of the newest Top 100 SA Difference Makers on the platform for Change Makers S.A. since 2013. Marina’s lifelong interest in helping others to achieve their maximum potential is noticed. I have met her in person, did a Blue Ribbon Ceremony with her, saying: ‘Who you are Marina makes a difference’. From my own personal experience I can say, it is pure pleasure to be in her presence, she has a helping caring & loving heart and most definitely gives her best when she said ‘yes’. Never underestimate someone by her crown or sash, this remarkable woman’s beauty shines from within and leaves everyone she meets with a gentleness and kindness being in her presence. I can understand why she was crowned, she absolutely deserve the title to be crowned Mrs. Pretoria/Tshwane 2019 where she has an ambassadorial role to promote the City of Pretoria – Tshwane nationally and internationally”.

Marina believes and as coach teaches: Image Matters! These are the facts: 55% accounts for your non-verbal IMAGE 38% accounts for the tone of your voice 7% accounts for WHAT you say. Image directly impacts the way that we and the world perceive us. A clear outer identity that is aligned with our personal qualities and skills will positively affect our interactions with others. Self-confidence, personal effectiveness and our ability to deal with change are greatly empowered by the awareness and mastery of personal communication tools. Let us use them and make dreams happen.

Marina received the Standard Bank Women in Business Nominee 2017 for best trainer and her company TICIA was voted best Corporate Image Consultancy in Africa. Here are more links available to read about Marina Prinsloo, a Change Maker in a million on board of this platform. I am excited to see what more will come from this remarkable ‘energized with love’ woman of worth.

Cell: 27 82 888 6675
Email: mprinsloo@imageconsultantint.com
marina@bodyconfidentint.com
president@apicsa.co.za
marina@theimage.co.za
mprinsloo@imageconsultantint.com

Websites:
www.imageconsultantint.com
www.bodyconfidentint.com
www.apicsa.co.za
www.theimage.co.za
www.imageconsulantint.com

Facebook:
https://web.facebook.com/TICIAGROUP/?ref=bookmarks

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3/26/2019

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Cell Nr: 27 082 452 2248
Email: louise@adoptaswimmer.co.za

LOUISE AUERSPERG

CHAIR PERSON AND SWIM COACH OF
ADOPT A SWIMMER

Louise Auersperg has been actively involved with children for 30 years; youth camps, pastoral, counselling, teaching and child therapy. As a teacher in Plettenberg Bay, she commenced teaching school swimming classes eventually as a full time passion.

Louise’s passionate love for the outdoors has led to her many activities such as hiking, swimming, deep sea fishing, canoeing and many more. This includes a 3 days survival expedition on a canoe. In her capacity as a swimming coach of Plettenberg Bay Aquatics, and co-founder of the Adopt a swimmer NGO she has completed her L.T.S. level one coaching and is also trained in CPR and First Aid level 1. She also has experience in trauma and hospice counselling.

Our Mandate: No child should drown. All children must be given the opportunity to develop the essential life skill of swimming.
Our Drive: All children, no matter their circumstances or limits, can overcome their fear of water.
Our Goal: Teaching every child to be water safe and in the process, tackling life with integrity.

Myself and my husband Peter Auersperg, launched adopt a swimmer in 2010 with two students. After realizing that 80% of the youth in Plettenberg Bay can't swim. It broke our hearts sitting on the beach watching children who could not swim and enjoy the water like others. “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much”. (Helen Keller).

Both of us have been actively involved with children for past 30 years using the talents God gave us to enrich their lives and bring change. To date we have had over 500 kids go through our program. Other than swimming they have learned to surf, participate at Nationals at Nippers and four of them are now employed qualified life savers.

World renowned John McCarthy, has been coming down for the past four years, sponsored by Sasfin, to teach the children breath control.

I am humbled and privileged to share a gift God has given me to enrich children's lives and learned so much from them. I encourage every South African to share with those who do not have opportunities. Together we can make a difference.

I want to dedicate this award to those who have made a difference in my life and honor my son, Alexander Auersperg, a senior lifesaver and other volunteers for their dedication to the children.

WEBSITES:
https://www.adoptaswimmer.co.za/#position
https://www.plett-tourism.co.za/video-adopt-swimmer-safety-water/
http://www.plett-tourism.co.za/tag/adopt-a-swimmer/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFtZWI9-nek

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MARGARET HIRSCH

CEO OF HIRSCHS

Difference Makers S.A. wants to congratulate Margaret Hirsch as Top100 SA Difference Maker. Meeting this remarkable woman made me want to be Margaret’s best friend; she is such an inspirer for doing good, on this level I can spend days with Margaret seeing how more lives can be changed, saved. In Margaret’s own words she says: “I believe I am a change maker because my mission is to make ordinary people extra ordinary. I work right through the entire spectrum of humanity. The list goes on and on: from contributing to orphanages, to running schools for two to six years old in South African and in Tanzania, to working in the junior schools and the high schools with the girls; giving them reusable sanitary pads. We’ve looked after the boys to, ensuring that they can be circumcised painlessly.

Margaret & Allan Hirsch started Hirsch’s in 1979 with just R900 that they had saved. They are the archetypal entrepreneurs, and are passionate about this country and its people. Margaret is a renowned champion of Entrepreneurship and Women’s Empowerment and has been one of the most influential women on the South African business scene for several years now. She has received 25 major business awards in recognition of her work ethic and for being an inspiration to women, not only in South Africa, but also on the African Continent and globally. Margaret started the Margaret Hirsch Women in Business Achiever of the Year Award, in order to help promote women in business in the communities in which Hirsch’s operates. Margaret in her own words: “I worked hard for 36 years without recognition. When I was nominated for and won the BWSA Women in Business Entrepreneur of the Year 2012, I was astounded. We have already seen the ripple effect that this competition has had on the business in the communities in which we operate. It is hugely heart-warming for me to know that in some way, I have helped people achieve their dreams”.

HIRSCH’S – Supporting the Girls with Dignity/ SubzPad Project & Safe House for Girls BMG Project.
MARGARET Inspires Young Minds
CEO of Hirsch’s Home stores, Margaret Hirsch, along with a team from Hirsch’s Ballito recently visited Ququlwazi High School to talk to the class of 2018 Grade 12 students giving them advice ahead of their departure from school at the end of the year. Margaret spoke to the students about her story and how she and her husband Allan Hirsch started Hirsch’s not by it just falling on their laps, but by sheer hard work and determination.

Margaret: “I work with young entrepreneur’s helping them to build their businesses. I work with businesses that are struggling and help them to get back on their feet.n
I work with ladies who have made it in life and have everything that they want and now want companionship. I also work in old age homes entertaining elderly people.
My day is spent working my day job which is selling irons, toasters, kettles, fridges, stoves, washing machines, beds and furniture but my passion is working with women to empower woman and to improve the lives of children. I do what I do ensuring that businesses go from strength to strength. There is a huge middle class of entrepreneurs coming through the ranks and are going to ensure that this country remains strong”.

Email: margaret@hirschs.co.za
LinkedIn: Margaret Hirsch
Twitter: @MargaretHirsch
You Tube: Margaret Hirsch
All her Podcasts are on Sound Clouds

Facebook: @MargaretHirschSA
Instagram: @margaret_hirsch
Website for Hirsch’s: www.hirschs.co.za
Website for Margaret: www.margarethirsch.co.za

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ABOUT DR. CONVY IN A NUTSHELL
Name & Surname: Dr. CONVY Baloyi
Brand name: Dr. CONVY
Nationality: An African of South African descent
Faith: A born-again Christian, a believer & follower of Jesus Christ, an ordained priest.
Conviction: He loves South Africa and its Citizens. He loves people. He hates poverty & lies.
Uncompromising: He is in love and married to his ONE childhood woman

Cell phone nr: +27 082 560 3900
E-mail address: president@acoparty.co.za
Website: www.aco.co.za

TOP 10 OF TOP 100
Dr. CONVY BALOYI

DOCTOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF CONVY'S CONSULTING | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR OF THE TSWANE BUSINESS FORUM SINCE 2017 | STATUTORY CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL FOR GARANKUWA NURSING COLLEGE | AUTHOR

Difference Makers S.A. Country Ambassador, Julie Steynberg congratulates Dr. Convy Baloyi as one of the newest Top 100 SA Difference Makers. Dr. Convy writes in his own words: “I am mobilizing South African citizens towards (a) appreciating themselves and each other, (b) loving the land upon which the Lord Has placed them, which is the South African land, and (c) to selflessly look after it and use it for the benefit of the nation. My main goal for doing the latter is to facilitate the building of a nation which is united, respected, and orderly; and one whose citizens can be enabled to prosper. I revere God Almighty, love Jesus Christ my Lord and Saviour, and depend on the guidance of Holy Spirit. I am a born again child of God. I am in love and married to one-woman wife”. He was asked what he would do if a million rand would come to his hands; he answered: “I would use it to take four young bright minds to university to study innovative water and energy generation, use and preservation”.

The Calling of African Covenant (ACO) is to deliver a South Africa which is built on pillars of Unity, Respect, Order and Prosperity, through a Righteous Mandate for Politics, which is based on values of Truth, Love, Selflessness, Service Delivery with integrity and excellence. The President of African Covenant (ACO) a new political party which will contest national and provincial elections in S.A.

Dr. Convy Baloyi is a Doctor of Public Administration, with a PhD from the University of South Africa, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of South Africa, and he also holds a National Diploma in Public Management from the Technikon Northern Gauteng (now TUT), and a Total Quality Management qualification from the University of South Africa and a Diploma in Theology from an American Bible College, and a Diploma in Sales and Marketing from Damelin South Africa. Dr. CONVY is the Group Chief Executive of Convy’s consulting since 2015, he is the Founding Chairman of a private university and a Marriage Clinic; also is he is the President & Director of the Tshwane Business Forum since 2017, and the Statutory Chairman of Council for the Garankuwa Nursing College since 2016.

Dr. CONVY is involved in student governance, university governance, change management, community development, part-time teaching of economics and business economics, chairing boards – commissions – discussion forums, facilitation of countless strategic sessions, belongs and leads some of the professional bodies. He has published about four academic articles and several others on the open sources. He has published two books and wrote forewords and commentary for several other authors. He has been featured on several radio and televisions programmes and interviews on socio-economic matters. Many say: Now is the time for Dr.Convy to lead RSA through ACO for the benefit of all South African citizens. Join hands with him and rescue this peace-loving Nation from the hands of the thief, destroyer and killer. South Africa deserves Life; and life in abundance. Taking over now is for the benefit of the Citizens of S.A. with love and selflessness. Everything at ACO is Unusual.

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Contact Details:

Email: cindy@proappoint.co.za
Tel Nr: +27 031 265-2000
Website: www.robinhoodfoundation.co.za
Website: www.cindynorcott.co.za
Website: www.proappoint.co.za

CINDY NORCOTT

FOUNDER/CHAIRPERSON: THE ROBIN HOOD FOUNDATION |
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER | AUTHOR | ENTREPRENEUR | BUSINESS COACH | PHILANTHROPIST | OWNER/MANAGER PRO APPOINTMENTS AND PRO TALENT

Owner/Country Ambassador, Difference Makers S.A. Julie B Steynberg “It is with great honour that I introduce to the people of S.A. this remarkable young woman with a heart of gold. She had a dream; she never gave up on her dream, and indefinitely is she Changing Lives Making a difference in her community and in the work place. Cindy is a Change Maker one in a million; it is such a privilege to have her on board as Top 100 S.A. Difference Maker”.

Cindy Norcott: “I am a businesswoman and I have been blessed to run a successful recruitment agency for the past 25 years. I used to think that one day I would like to make a difference. In 2015, when my second daughter was born, I realised that she had 84 baby grows so I decided to start a community project called Love the Babies where I could get my friends to donate their pre-loved baby clothes and then we could distribute bags of second hand baby clothing and supplies to new mums from disadvantaged communities. These bags would be called Love the babies bags. We were very well supported and soon I decided to help the poor Black grannies burdened with the responsibility of caring for their poor grandchildren.

I started a project called Gogo bags where we made up bags of staple food items for these poor grannies. Soon thereafter, I formed an NPO called the Robin Hood Foundation and as our name suggests, we take from the rich and give to the poor. We focus on a variety of projects and each year, we have more than 100 community projects. One of our biggest projects is Bless a Granny where we visit more than 3000 senior citizens in Tafta old age homes and we give them gifts that are on their Christmas wish list as well as host a party with eats and entertainment and a group of volunteers to spend time with them.

Another project is Hope breakfasts where we invite school children from poor communities and we host a party for them and give them school uniforms, school shoes and stationery as well as toiletries and food. We also host parties every year at four schools for disabled children. We have also built two crèches, built a house for a gogo and refurbished a primary school. We have hosted three free entrepreneurial conferences for more than 2000 delegates. Our focus is to be unstructured opportunists who look for ways in which we can make a difference to the lives of the poorest members of society”.

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Email: Cphumeza@gmail.com
Cell: +27 071 450 7248

PHUMEZA CESHEMBA

Entrepreneur ׀ Business Owner ׀ Change Maker ׀ Woman in Leadership ׀ Ground Breaker

Phumeza in her own words: “I believe DMI-SA will provide me with a platform to influence others and to grow as a person. It will also polish my skills and contribute to the wellbeing of others. Also I will be able to network and get to meet others who are in the same industry who in turn will share best practises. Education need continuous improvement and this platform will enable me to do that. I am looking forward to be part of this initiative”.
This remarkable woman is an accomplished entrepreneur and former regional bank manager. She is a true transformation agent in the Eastern Cape that does not hesitate to empower communities. Her giving abilities is a great talent and blessing that beliefs that when you invest in an individual’s life that this deed will reflect into society, starting with one life to another.

Phumeza Ceshemba is a 39 year old lady who worked in the banking sector for 11 years. Having worked in the banking sector I was exposed to individual and business bankers which made me see how people were suffering in terms of knowledge. Worked in Capitec, Absa and Nedbank. I have worked as a Consultant, Branch Manager, Regional Manager and Operations Manager for the whole province. At the age of 34 I decided to resign due to the fire that was burning inside of me of capacitating our people. I am very passionate about skills development as I believe the more people are capacitated the more they will have a meaningful and positive contribution to our economy. As a result up to date I have over 1000 learners that I train and work on skills development. I am truly living my dream.

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1/8/2019

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Contact Details:

Email: jaci@jackflashstories.co.za
Cell: +27 082 827 8474
Web: www.jackflashstories.co.za

JACI TIBBIT

Business owner | Mrs. Johannesburg 2016 |
Margaret Hirsch's Women in Business Achiever of the Year Fourways | Mrs. Mzantzi Africa 2018 | Mrs. Africa Humanity 2018

I am grateful, humbled and excited to be part of this inspiring Global Movement DMI-SA now in S.A. too since 1983 that was started by Julie B Steynberg. Their slogan to help spread the message of love and appreciation resonates with me. Thank you so much Julie Steynberg for creating this movement in South Africa I am proud to be part of the Change Makers SA platform, being nominated. The Change Makers S.A. platform believes in: Standing Strong Together, I see and feel the dream, because together we can do this! I believe together as a team we can make the dream work and together we can do so much more for our beautiful country – giving hope, love and continuously giving back and helping others. I am grateful, humbled and excited to be nominated to be a Top 100 SA Difference Maker and to be part of this inspiring Global Movement to give back and share the love. I gladly thank the Country Ambassador, Julie for starting this initiative. This nomination is a game changer for me indeed. More importantly thank you for making a difference in the lives of the many South Africans who truly are Change Makers, by providing this platform.

I do believe that there are three types of people in the world: Followers, leaders & influencers. I am an influencer, a game changer, a nurturer, a catalyst, a change agent and a difference maker. I try to live in such a way that I propagate change in people’s beliefs. I absolutely adore this platform, what they stand for is what I stand firm for too: Be the change that you want in this world. Love and appreciation (the love-actions so beautifully demonstrated on the platform DMI-SA) is my favourite. I do believe that the world thrives on love and appreciation. This is the one thing that people crave; this is the one thing that makes people react in a more positive way. I want to make people feel safe and cared for, this is my motto. I have spent countless times visiting impoverished communities – spending time with our children that are in great need of our guidance, our influences, our love and our support. We need to give them the tools required to become human beings who can replicate love towards others.

The gift in serving others leaves another feeling good about themselves and once a person feels good about themselves they will treat other people in the same manor. Even the smallest gestures of kindness can bring happiness and joy to another human being.

My passion in life is to be a fearless role model, give hope, love, continuously give back, help others and always be a blessing to someone and positively impact and empower children and people in disadvantaged communities as well as mentoring and giving talks and advice to women to inspire, encourage and motivate them to be the best version of themselves. I am very passionate to uplift, empower impoverished communities in South Africa. I head the Poverty Sucks campaign; the focus is by creating awareness and support for the plight of those living in impoverished circumstances.

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11/28/2018

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Email: tanja@kyoobstudio.co.za
Cell: + 27 083 602 7908
Web: www.kyoobstudio.co.za
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TANJA DEKKER
BRAND SPECIALIST AND MARKETER |
ENTREPRENEUR AND BUSINESS OWNER | MARGARET HIRSCH WOMAN IN BUSINESS FINALIST | THE LADY LION FINALIST

This remarkable individual Tanja Dekker is a Change Maker in a million indeed. She wrote: Thank you for starting this movement in SA Julie B Steynberg, to celebrate others, you have just changed my life to do more and shine bright like a diamond. I am committed, yet grateful and excited that my life principals and goals are in line with DMI-SA. We need this in our lives and especially our country. It is important to communicate that all is not lost and that there is Hope in SA. It’s time to take hands, rise up and unite in unconditional Love. I am celebrating 10 Years of business excellence this year (2008 – 2018) as an entrepreneur and woman in business, I am grateful. It’s hard to believe now was started ten years ago. It’s an expedition more of a colourful adventure in Faith and a personal growth challenge. I’d be lying if I said it was all sunshine and roses. I’ve cried at times, I’ve celebrated outcomes and there’s been times I wondered why I’d allow myself to be put through this, but at the end of the day I am passionate about what I do and I believe I can make a difference and help change the world by creating opportunities. I am overwhelmed, humbled and grateful to be nominated and being part of Difference Makers SA to be able to change lives one step at a time and help spread the message of love & appreciation. I have a passion for people and know my purpose is to make a difference in the lives of others through love, support and significance (worth). Note of appreciation to the Country Ambassador Julie: I am truly overwhelmed, humbled and grateful to be nominated being part of Difference Makers SA to be able to change lives one step at a time and help spread the message of love & appreciation.
Thank you for this recognition,I was overwhelmed with excitement when Wilna Grobler performed a Blue Ribbon Ceremony with me at a recent event. Wilna who previously is one of the Top 100 SA Difference Makers approached me with a nomination to become one of the Top 100 SA Difference Makers; on top of it at the same time the Country Ambassador Julie Steynberg acknowledged me and said that such a nomination would be perfect fit for me. Thank you for this recognition.
Full heartedly Tanja say: It’s not about me…it’s all about what I can do for you to help improve your live and help you smile. As a difference maker it is my dream to empower woman, students from university that want to pursue a start in life through and business through workshops. My goal I to develop woman that want to pursue an entrepreneurial career in marketing. I have 25 years of marketing knowledge that I want to share by developing a programme and or workshops to better equip woman in this market sector. Note of appreciation Dear Julie Wow, I am truly overwhelmed, humbled and grateful to be nominated being part of Difference Makers SA to be able to change lives one step at a time and help spread the message of love & appreciation. Thank you for this recognition, but it’s not about me…it’s all about what I can do for you to help improve your live and help you smile. We need this in our lives and especially our country. It is important to communicate that all is not lost and that there is Hope in SA. It’s time to take hands, rise up and unite in unconditional Love.
Tanja Dekker is a woman with a passion for people and growth and believes it is important to reach out to communities; she is a creative brand strategist with an eye for long-term results. She is driven to achieve business excellence with passion and integrity. With 20 years of experience in sales and marketing in various advertising agencies, Tanja’s big-picture perspective focuses on results. Tanja founded her marketing and events agency in 2008 and today celebrates 10 years of proven results and business excellence. She has a gift for innovative ideas, growing people, multi-tasking; and a drive to move clients from success to significance. Vice president in a BNI chapter, to everyday business and campaign strategy, to working with creative types building innovative corporate events; Tanja keeps it all moving forward seamlessly. As a business owner, Tanja is fiercely loyal to each client, driven by the company’s success and the uncompromising pursuit of making your business better.

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11/15/2018

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PATRICIA SCHRöDER
FAIR LADY WOMAN OF THE FUTURE 2018 | DIRECTOR
OF RECLITE SA (PTY) LTD | ENVIRONMENTAL AMBASSADOR | INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER | SERVES ON THE UNITED NATIONS MINAMATA CONVENTION EXPERT GROUP

Patricia is a highly motivated individual with a passion for environmental protection. She drives for change in environmental and social betterment.
She is a visionary and a natural leader that can positively influence and motivate others to change behaviours to have a tangible impact on environmental improvement.
Patricia says: “We are only borrowing the planet from our children and their children and therefore need to protect it.
My motto is “If every person makes a small individual contribution or change
for a better future on the planet, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, collectively the effect of this change will be great”! I strive to educate the youth and adults on environmental issues to foster change on how we can work together as communities to be the earth’s custodians and truly make a difference for generations to come”. She continues and says: “I would love to be a part of DMI-SA (Difference Makers Int. S.A.) as this would be an amazing platform to use as a loud speaker to communicate environmental improvements and initiatives from. We are all global citizens and therefore need to stand together to make a combined change in betterment for communities and the environment. This platform could really make a huge impact if we all used our common goal to make a difference, and in this case, for mother earth, where everybody benefits. Nothing is too big or too small to make a global environmental change.”

She is the Founder and Managing Director of Reclite SA (Pty) Ltd, a multi-award-winning business with a nationwide and international offering of waste electronic and electrical equipment recycling.
She pioneered change in South Africa with regards to environmental improvement in South Africa, with these achievements being recognised internationally and nationally, and she has developed a trusted reputation and brand for herself and her company.
She shares her knowledge to any individual that aspires to making a change by eliminating bad environmental practices, she mentors many young environmental students and offers her experience to help other people young and old to love and care for mother earth.
Patricia serves on the United Nations Minamata Convention Experts Group working with international experts on eradicating toxic mercury from the environment and communities and has recently been selected by the World Resources Forum as one of the experts to join their team to perform training in African countries on sustainable electronic waste and lighting waste management.

Email: patricia@reclite.co.za
Cell: +27 (082) 492 7356
Website: www.reclite.co.za

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October 11th, 2018

10/11/2018

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E-mail address: anthea@anansibiz.co.za

Cellphone nr: +27 (0) 84 602 4439

Web site: www.anansibiz.co.za
http://www.acytin.org.za

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthea.ambursley

Instagram: @antheaambursley
http://www.acytin.org.za

ANTHEA THYSSEN-AMBURSLEY

CEO: 'AFRICAN CHILD YOUR TIME IS NOW' & ANTHEA THYSSEN AFRICA (PTY) LTD WOMEN & YOUTH EMPOWERMENT | ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING | BUSINESS COACH | INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER | MRS SA FINALIST

DMI-SA applaud Anthea as one of S.A.’s newest Top 100 SA Difference Makers on board of this platform of the Change Makers platform celebrating One Billion Dreams.Africa. Difference Makers S.A. anthem: Be the Change that you want in this world.
Cerita Nagy Nominated Anthea Ambursley, Cerita writes: Anthea is a difference maker in a million for sure! She is a Kingdom daughter and she is passionate about Women and Youth Empowerment. She will be of great value to DMI-SA as well as worthy of the Top 100 nomination!
Anthea: “To be nominated for the Top 100 Difference Makers SA is a proud moment and a giant step for me to fulfil my purpose for the African continent to bring change to 1 million children.
This remarkable, dynamic, humble individual is a mother to a 6year old boy, Linden; and is a wife for 20 years.
She has been an award-winning entrepreneur and had been in business for 11 years in hospitality, tourism and training. In 2016 she immigrated to the UK because of education. In August 2017 she returns to SA and decided to be a solutions leader for the challenges we are facing and took her mandate head on and found the social enterprise called AfriCAN child your time is now PTY Ltd.
As a social entrepreneur, author and international speaker Anthea Thyssen-Ambursley have realised that change will truly happens through real transformation. We need to have partnerships, to create a sustainable, more added value and impact to the transformation of inequality in South Africa and Africa”.
Our vision is to unite, transform and reinvent the future of our continent.
Our Mission: 1.Through partnerships developing literacy and preserving the culture of storytelling. 2. To transform from an AfriCAN’T mentality to an AfriCAN mindset through innovative problem solving. - Ensuring clarity of vision for All AfriCANS.
Anthea’s Dream for “Feed a Mind” Project is to improve literacy on the continent.
The Mission: For every child on the African continent to read and see themselves in books. - Identity, representation and inclusion is needed to transform

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10/8/2018

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Dr Anneline Chetty

Email address: Anneline1503@gmail.com
Contact nr.: +27 083 459 8083

AUTHOR|SPEAKER|SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR|
MRS. COMMONWEALTH 2018

Difference Makers S.A. congratulates this remarkable Change Maker who had accepted the Nomination to be a Top 100 SA Difference Maker. Dr. Anneline Chetty in her own words:
“Why settle for mediocrity when extra-ordinary is an option”. I have made every effort to live by this philosophy in both my personal, professional and academic life. My 20 years of experience combined with my academic qualifications will most certainly help me to understand the Economic development issues of this country well enough to impact at both a strategic and operational level. I also have a very sound knowledge of and networks within the Public and private sectors. In my opinion, I am very goal driven, confident and a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and most certainly believe that my previous experience and qualifications combined with my character places me in an excellent position to embrace this title. I have started the programme called TURNING POINT which is designed to empower women who have experienced some trauma in their live. I have done this, after having come across several women in my life who had gone through traumatic experiences and went into a downward spiral of depression. I personally was a victim of depression. However, I was fortunate enough to have had a sophisticated understanding of mental illness and also the resources to pull myself back on track. I have also realised that there are 100s of women out there that have experienced trauma and have had no recourse or resource to put them on a road to recovery.

I am personally passionate about women empowerment and more importantly the economic empowerment of women. I believe that a women that is economically empowered does not have to subject herself to victim mentality, I have therefore included a strong entrepreneurial element to my programme and capacitating women with basic skills to be able to generate an income with what they have in their hands and within the confines of their limited resources.

I have also partnered with the Department of Social Development to roll out the programme to their Shelters for abused women. I have also partnered with EPIC Foundation who provides support to rape victims. My goal is to reach to as many women as possible across South Africa and the continent if possible.

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10/5/2018

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CONTACT NUMBER: +27 082 799 2314

EMAIL:
info@tarynleekearney.com
taryn@ahatraining.co.za

WEBSITE:
www.ahatraining.co.za
www.TarynleeKearney.com

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
https://www.instagram.com/aha_training/
https://twitter.com/aha_training
https://www.linkedin.com/company/aha-idea-catalysts/
https://www.facebook.com/ahatraininganddevelopment/
https://www.facebook.com/Tarynlee.Speaker.Coach.Trainer/
https://www.instagram.com/tarynlee.speaker.coach.trainer/
https://twitter.com/TarynLeeKearney
https://www.linkedin.com/in/taryn-leekearney/ https://www.facebook.com/changethestigmaproject/
https://www.facebook.com/BreaktheStigmaMentalHealth/

Taryn-lee Kearney
CEO/ FOUNDER OF AHA TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT| HUMAN EMPOWERMENT SPEAKER| SUCCESS TRANFORMATIONAL BUSINESS COACH| MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE

Congratulations to Taryn-lee Kearney who was nominated to be a Top 100 SA Difference Maker. This remarkable woman in her own words says: “To be memorable is to carve out the gift of a good legacy and it all starts with a choice; a conscious choice that each of us needs to make and recognise greatness in others! Thank you Difference Makers SA (DMI-SA) for making my light shine brighter! Since influence is power, we all have a great responsibility to utilize our influence for the best interest of those in our lives this is where the organisation DMI-SA has made a major dent in this universe with greatness”.
Taryn-lee Kearney herself is on a mission to make a dent in the universe and lift the human spirit through education and learning. Everywhere she goes, she wants to teach people to be confident & brave to start conversations that matter; such as mental health. She hopes that these conversations will go on to touch and inspire future generations, every little bit that we do can make a difference. Taryn-lee lives by an African proverb: If you think you are too small to make a difference, you haven’t spent the night with a mosquito!
Taryn says: “We live in a day and age where discouragement is all around us. I don’t know about you, but I don’t go a single day without running into someone who is complaining, being negative, or is very discouraged. We can positively influence the path of those around us, whether family, friends, co-workers, or members of the community. Since influence is power, we all have a great responsibility to utilize our influence for the best interest of those in our lives this is where the organisation Difference Makers SA has made a major dent in this universe with greatness. DMI-SA has given us the platform to be the influence and recognise greatness in others which in turn has an amazing ripple effect in this world. As leaders, DMI-SA helps us not only choose to make a positive effect, but to raise the game and invest our efforts in making a lasting impact that ripples beyond the surface. As leaders, DMI-SA helps us not only choose to make a positive effect, but to raise the game and invest our efforts in making a lasting impact that ripples beyond the surface. Let’s be intentional about altering the paths of others in a positive way for their long-term benefit”.
Thank you Difference Makers SA for making my light shine brighter! Together we are stronger.

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9/19/2018

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Germa Hattingh

National Campaign Owner, Tekkie Tax Manager

I am a mother. I am a daughter. I am a sister. I am a friend. I am a colleague.

Country Ambassador, Julie B Steynberg: “Germa Hattingh is well-known for her passion to impact lives, this remarkable women belongs on this platform of Change Makers. DMI-SA welcomes her, it is an honor and priviledge to have you on board Germa, who you are makes a huge difference in many lives”.

Germa Hattingh says in her own words: “Thank you; Difference Makers SA, for providing us with this platform to promote the work that we do. I resonate with the dream of this amazing platform: Difference Makers S.A. A great thank you Julie B Steynberg, the Country Ambassador for the opportunity to be involved in with this wonderful project – a platform to allow the passions of individuals to become the passions of Society. Thank you for providing a platform to be used for the work that we do. “I was taken by surprise when Wilna Grobler (a recent Top 100 SA Difference Maker) approached me with a nomination to become one of the Top 100 SA Difference Makers. Reconsidering my personal opinion (Titles, acknowledgements and accolades are not part of my makeup – I initially resisted the thought of being nominated, because I am a hands-on, behind the scenes, no limelight kind of person). Then I realised that this is a wonderful project providing a platform for Change Makers, the passion that drives Difference Makers S.A. is my passion too”.

Wilna Grobler : “I love the way Germa thinks and operates when she empowers the 7000 charities connected to her. She is doing this without wanting the credit. She is the "behind the scenes" person making a huge difference in her very unique way”.

My passion: Tekkie Tax, NGO’s - bringing about change and impacting lives. “My passion lies in making a difference in the daily fight that NGOs have to keep their doors open and protect the vulnerable. That we do through Tekkie Tax – an international fundraising campaign that delivers a service to organisations across a wide spectrum – animals, the elderly, homeless, children, people living with disabilities and education. The real difference makers in this story are Tekkie Tax & NGO’s taking part in the campaigns”.

Projects: This year, 273 NGO’s both local and nationally and their respective projects benefit from the work that they do.

My story: “As a young Trauma Nurse, Germa specialised in Aviation Health and Rapid Response…a job that was adrenaline-saturated. In 2000, she sustained a serious back injury that ended her exciting career abruptly. This was followed by several back surgeries and movement was very limited. For 3 years, she tried different things but that feeling of fulfilment and job satisfaction kept eluding her. During this time, she was also diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent surgery and treatment. It felt like a never ending battle. By the grace of God, she is now “clean” for 15 years. Each day remains a day of continued grace for her.

She was involved with a national NGO for 14 years, developing the organisation from a one-room-in-a-house setup to offering NQF level 4, 5 and Diploma training to preschool educators. In 2016, an opportunity came her way to become a co-owner of the campaign, together with SAVF and Epilepsy SA. She also joined the Tekkie Tax team as the National Campaign Manager in the same year. Two years down the line she looked back and knew that the feeling of satisfaction she felt for the past 18 years had returned, refreshed, revived and resuscitated. “To be part of Tekkie Tax is often a very humbling experience”, Germa explained. Within 6 years of existence, Tekkie Tax raised R30.1 million and more than 1,500 local & national organisations benefitted from the funds raised.

Read more about their objectives: www.tekkietax.org

She has a beautiful 27-year old daughter, Marissa, who thinks her mother is the best thing since cheese. At school, she was one day asked what would she like to become when she is grown-up. “I want to be like my mother”. That answer placed her in my list of Top 10 difference makers in my life ...😊. She has an amazing life-partner, Barbara, who adores her and treats her like a precious jewel. Germa says, “It is a real blessing when your relationship with the person in your life is happy and fulfilled. She completes me”.

Contact numbers: E-mail: germa@tekkietax.org
+27 (082) 466 3601 Website: www.tekkietax.org
+27 (083) 530 3542

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/germa.hattingh
https://www.facebook.com/tekkietax/
https://www.facebook.com/PretoriaFM/photos/a.585547458149532.1073741828.191019884268960/1609887209048880/?type=1&theater

Links:
https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/Local/Express-News/lace-up-your-shoes-to-help-20170411
https://rekordeast.co.za/134280/tie-your-laces-for-tekkie-tax-day-in-pta/
https://www.abrbuzz.co.za/events/events/4022-protecting-the-vulnerable
https://albertonrecord.co.za/162538/tekkie-tax-wishes-everyone-a-happy-festive-season/
https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/news/blitzbokke-lace-up-with-tekkie-tax-15038654
https://randfonteinherald.co.za/261171/over-r8-million-raised-in-takkie-tax-campaign/
https://newcastleadvertiser.co.za/119442/watch-tekkie-tax-one-step-protecting-vulnerable/
https://maroelamedia.co.za/goeiegoed/goeie-nuus/dakloos-vir-n-goeie-doel/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=ZTEDiM5yfgc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw9p8_hebHM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q60D8r9n-Q

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Naseera Turkey

Financial Coach, Independent Adviser, Qualified in Wealth & Financial Management, Business Owner, Global Speaker, Yoga Enthusiast, Mentor, WOW Awards Recipient

“Being nominated as a Top 100 SA Difference Maker, is a proud moment for me even though we don’t do it for the recognition the nomination allows me to use this platform to network with like-minded people to share my passion of helping others to achieve success. Thank you Julie Steynberg who is the Country Ambassador & CEO, DMI-SA Difference Makers S.A. for what you are doing; the great message that you share with fellow-change-makers like yourself to spread the message of love and appreciation amongst one another; and to persuade all fellow South-Africans to become difference makers with impact. My dream was to find something in life where I could combine my qualifications, experiences, expertise and passion into a career that would match my passion in helping others, especially women to have a voice and to have independence, confidence and control of their destiny. I am blessed that Azzuri Capital provides me with the perfect platform to make all this reality.”

“Not all of us can do great things but we can do small things with great love” – Mother Theresa

Hawa Charfaray has nominated Naseera: Naseera is a very humble yet driven and motivated lady. She is passionate about empowering women to become more financially savvy and assisting them in preventing women from becoming dependant. Her focus is developing women as Independent financial contributors to Society. She is a dedicated mother, wife yet career women with a vision for a long term purpose of empowering women though financial freedom.

Naseera has extensive experience in financial planning, risk management, estate planning, offshore, wealth creation and tax efficient solutions. She has also completed her Wealth Management in Financial Planning with Inseta.

I am blessed that Azzuri Capital provides me with the perfect platform to make all this reality in partnership with Legacy Employee Benefits (FSP 46619) as a Key Individual and Partner to help women be financially independent.

She strives to help motivate and create solutions for individuals and small business owners to be more in control of their finances and to plan not just for today but for the future. Naseera has featured on ITV with Julie Allie talking “Money Matters”. She has also featured in a business edition of Covered Magazine where an article highlighting her journey in the financial field and her involvement in mentoring and advising women was highlighted. Naseera was invited to present and share women’s plight and provide insights into the opportunities that are available to investors at various events and companies and has participated as a panellist at events as well. In 2017 Naseera was invited to participate at the Forum on African Women Leadership Development along with the United Nations (UN) ECOSOC) in Dubai. She is a ‘Margaret Hirsch Woman in Business Achiever’ finalist for 2018. She was also awarded the Women of Wonder (WOW) award in 2018 - award presented to honour ordinary extraordinary woman. Naseera is also a proud board member of “Be Selfless Foundation”.

"I have been in the financial industry for the past 23 years. During this time I have engaged with many individuals who have had to go through life changing experiences. Over a period of time I felt that I had much to offer to my clients who also became my friends and who entrusted me to take care of their financial wellbeing. It was for this reason, 10 years ago I took the decision to move away from the corporate world to focus on giving my clients a more personalised service offering and became an independent advisor. In 2016, Azzuri Capital was born with the purpose of providing financial services to all. My primary motivation in launching Azzuri Capital was due to my experience with the difficulty women in general faced in managing their finances after experiencing life changing events (divorce / deaths / disability etc.) and to still manage a household and a young family. I am also involved with various women’s forums in mentoring and motivating woman in taking charge of their lives and finances."

Contact number: +27 82 333 1344

E-mail:
naz@azzuricapital.co.za
naseeraturkey@gmail.com

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/naseera.turkey

LinkedIn:
https://za.linkedin.com/in/naseera-turkey-ab367048/

Instagram:
https://instagram/naseeraturkey/

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VANESSA BOTHA

MANAGING DIRECTOR: JOURNEY 2 HEALTH (PTY) LTD ||MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER | TAMMY TAYLOR MRS SOUTH AFRICA 2018 SEMI-FINALIST | HEALTH COACH | MAKEUP & HAIR STYLIST | GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR | SLIMMING CLUB OWNER | ANNIQUE HEALTH & BEAUTY OWNER

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KATE GROCH

CEO AND FOUNDER OF GOOD WORK FOUNDATION

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LUNGI NGAPHI

KEY-NOTE SPEAKER | AUTHOR | INTERPRETER | ​MC| LIFE COACH | RADIO PRESENTER

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PATIENCE NTULI

PHILANTHROPIST | MULTIPLE AWARD WINNING GOSPEL ARTIST | MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER|PREACHER | COMPOSER |TEACHER | DIRECTOR FINANCE AT LIMPOPO TREASURY | CHARTERED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT WITH CIMA HOLDING TWO MASTERS DEGREES, ONE FROM S.A AND ONE FROM LONDON

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