I have always been touched by the simplicity, yet profound significance of the African concept of Ubuntu – a world-view, social value or philosophy which relates to one’s humanity, humane-ness, and the interdependence of people in general. I personally believe that “a person can only be a person through others”. The value of solidarity in addressing pressing local and global challenges relating to issues that impact significantly on our environment and our planet, our quality of life, social and economic security and the future prospects of the youth come to mind, especially as this year rapidly draws to a close.

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) has shown its commitment to help promote the principles of good corporate governance amongst businesses through the establishment of a forum which will address related issues.

Thanks to an initiative of the Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Gauteng will have an opportunity to gain first-hand information on how to go about accessing government funding.

Members who have an interest in the importing or exporting of goods from South Africa are advised that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released a new legislative framework for public comment before 26 February 2010. This relates to both customs control over people and goods moving across South Africa’s borders as well as customs duties in its broadest sense.

Proudly South African members and companies that are committed to doing good, while doing well, are invited to be part of Proudly South African AccTech Systems’ annual Children’s Fund Charity Golf Day on 13 November 2009.

This year’s event, which will be held at the Roodepoort Country Club, in Ruimsig Johannesburg, promises to be great fun, with the well-known Fund Custodian, 1995 Springbok star, Kobus Wiese acting as master of ceremonies during the prize-giving ceremony in the evening.

We call on all member companies that have not sent their company logo to our marketing department, to please send through a CMYK High Resolution version in one or all of the following formats: JPG, EPS, TIFF, AI,  PDF, PSD or a FreeHand Vector File

Members are also reminded to prominently display the Proudly SA logo on their websites and marketing material. This enables consumers and customers to identify the company and its products and services as being associated with Proudly South African and its uplifting criteria, including high quality standards.

Members are invited to provide information on their events planned for 2009/2010 for incorporation in the Campaign’s online events calendar. Members can also upload their events by accessing the members portal.

Kindly contact Anne Sengadi or Lovedaliah Bambo on 011 – 327 7778

Proudly SA members are encouraged to fully optimise the Members Portal to market themselves and their products and services. Use it by uploading information on your products, services, events or special offers. Update the details of your organisation and upload a low resolution version of your company logo. This will ensure that your logo is automatically displayed on the member product/service search facility on the Proudly South African website. Simply log onto the Members Portal with your unique access code and gain instant access to an entire data base of potential customers – free of charge.

Members who require assistance with their access code are invited to contact Nkhensani Malungani or Modise Nkaelang in the membership department on 011 – 327 7778