BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//KZNWIB - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://kznwib.co.za X-WR-CALDESC:Events for KZNWIB REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250508T110000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250508T113000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225016 CREATED:20250408T140527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T140527Z UID:19984-1746702000-1746703800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:KZNWIB Special AGM 2024 DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/kznwib-special-agm-2024/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250605T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250605T103000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225016 CREATED:20250505T123534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T123534Z UID:20039-1749110400-1749119400@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:June 2025 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/june-2025-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250618T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250618T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225016 CREATED:20250509T082025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T081231Z UID:20054-1750237200-1750244400@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:June 2025 Workshop DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/june-2025-workshop/ LOCATION:Durban & Coast SPCA\, Springfield Park\, 2 Willowfield Cres\, Durban\, 4001\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250703T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250703T103000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225016 CREATED:20250602T113547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T111714Z UID:20140-1751529600-1751538600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:July 2025 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/july-2025-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250715T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250715T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225016 CREATED:20250707T113410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T054138Z UID:20266-1752570000-1752577200@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 15 July 2025: KZNSA Art Gallery DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-15-july-2025-kznsa-art-gallery/ LOCATION:KZNSA Gallery\, 166 Bulwer Road\, Glenwood CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250724T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250724T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225016 CREATED:20250707T115110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T054249Z UID:20276-1753347600-1753354800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 24 July: The Local Ballito Hills Estate DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-24-july-the-local-ballito-hills-estate/ LOCATION:The Local Ballito Hills Estate\, 2 Hills Avenue\, Ballito CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250725T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250725T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225016 CREATED:20250707T120548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T054358Z UID:20291-1753434000-1753441200@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 25 July 2025: LIV Coffee Shop DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-25-july-2025-liv-coffee-shop/ LOCATION:LIV Cafe & Thrift Store\, 36 Aubrey Drive\, Glen Ashley\, Durban North CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250807T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250807T103000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225016 CREATED:20250625T143707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T143707Z UID:20211-1754553600-1754562600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:August 2025 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/august-2025-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250815T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250815T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225016 CREATED:20250812T063858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T063858Z UID:20445-1755248400-1755255600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 15 August 2025: Essence Cafe DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-15-august-2025-essence-cafe/ LOCATION:Essence Cafe\, 57 Old Main Road\, Hillcrest\, 3610 CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250820T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250820T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225016 CREATED:20250728T082941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T054243Z UID:20384-1755680400-1755687600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:August 2025 Workshop DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/august-2025-workshop/ LOCATION:Durban & Coast SPCA\, Springfield Park\, 2 Willowfield Cres\, Durban\, 4001\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250821T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250821T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225016 CREATED:20250812T064357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T064517Z UID:20451-1755766800-1755774000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 21 August 2025: Plato Coffee Umhlali DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-21-august-2025-plato-coffee-umhlali/ LOCATION:Durban CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250826T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250826T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225017 CREATED:20250812T070014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T070014Z UID:20455-1756198800-1756206000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 26 August 2025: Noble Coffee Shop DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-26-august-2025-noble-coffee-shop/ LOCATION:Noble Coffee Shop\, Durban North\, Swapo Road (below Sorbet) CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250904T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250904T103000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225017 CREATED:20250723T102720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T102720Z UID:20363-1756972800-1756981800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:September 2025 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/september-2025-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250912T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250912T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225017 CREATED:20250826T055752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T055752Z UID:20543-1757667600-1757674800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 12 September 2025: Strangers Coffee\, Essenwood DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-12-september-2025-strangers-coffee-essenwood/ LOCATION:Strangers Coffee\, 41 Milner Road\, Essenwood CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250918T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250918T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225017 CREATED:20250826T060934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T060934Z UID:20550-1758186000-1758193200@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 18 September 2025: The Waterberry Coffee Shop Ballito DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-18-september-2025-the-waterberry-coffee-shop-ballito/ LOCATION:The Waterberry Coffee Shop\, Dolphin Crescent\, Ballito CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250923T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250923T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225017 CREATED:20250826T061319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T061319Z UID:20556-1758618000-1758625200@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 23 September 2025: Neighbourhood Cafe Glen Ashley DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-23-september-2025-neighbourhood-cafe-glen-ashley/ LOCATION:Neighbourhood Cafe\, 30 Braemar Avenue\, Glen Ashley CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251002T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251002T103000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225017 CREATED:20250829T125147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T125147Z UID:20591-1759392000-1759401000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:October 2025 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/october-2025-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251007T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251007T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225017 CREATED:20250930T064853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T064853Z UID:20748-1759827600-1759834800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 07 October 2025: Forest Cafe\, Umhlanga DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-07-october-2025-forest-cafe-umhlanga/ LOCATION:Durban CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251014T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251014T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225017 CREATED:20250930T065310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T071205Z UID:20752-1760432400-1760439600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 14 October 2025: Alverstone DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-14-october-2025-alverstone/ LOCATION:Durban CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251016T180000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251016T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225017 CREATED:20250930T070327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T070327Z UID:20756-1760637600-1760644800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Cocktail Connect 16 October 2025: North Coast DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/cocktail-connect-16-october-2025-north-coast/ LOCATION:Durban CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T180000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T210000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225017 CREATED:20250620T134900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T131146Z UID:20174-1761242400-1761253200@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Birthday Celebration Dinner DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/birthday-celebration-dinner/ LOCATION:Elephant & Co.\, Shop ROF06\, The Pavilion Shopping Centre\, Jack Martens Dr\, Dawncliffe\, Westville\, 3629 CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251106T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251106T103000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225017 CREATED:20251003T112710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T102758Z UID:20776-1762416000-1762425000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:November 2025 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/november-2025-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251114T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251114T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225017 CREATED:20251028T103112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T105002Z UID:20871-1763110800-1763118000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 14 November 2025: The Market\, 185 Lothian Rd\, Park Hill\, Durban DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-14-november-2025-the-market-185-lothian-rd-park-hill-durban/ LOCATION:Durban CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251120T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251120T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225017 CREATED:20251028T103651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T105353Z UID:20878-1763629200-1763636400@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 20 November 2025: Fiamma Grill\, Ballito DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-20-november-2025-fiamma-grill-ballito/ LOCATION:Durban CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251125T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251125T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225017 CREATED:20251028T104237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T105651Z UID:20885-1764061200-1764068400@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 25 November 2025: Hillcrest DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-25-november-2025-hillcrest/ LOCATION:Durban CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251204T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251204T103000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225017 CREATED:20251028T094544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T093019Z UID:20863-1764835200-1764844200@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:December 2025 Year End Event DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/december-2025-year-end-event/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Year End END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260205T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260205T103000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225017 CREATED:20260105T062502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T063858Z UID:20971-1770278400-1770287400@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:February 2026 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/february-2026-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260219T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260219T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225017 CREATED:20260210T095008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T095008Z UID:21116-1771491600-1771498800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect: 19 February 2026 DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-19-february-2026/ LOCATION:Durban CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260301T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260301T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225017 CREATED:20260217T062756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T085618Z UID:21140-1772355600-1772362800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connects: March 2026 DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connects-19-march/ LOCATION:Durban CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260305T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260305T103000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225017 CREATED:20260202T100156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T100156Z UID:21100-1772697600-1772706600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:March 2026 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Diversity Dynamics\n\n Transforming Challenges into Opportunities\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n As professionals\, we operate in a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. While we take pride in our rainbow nation\, South Africa's diversity significantly influences our human relations and presents various challenges in the workplace. These challenges can lead to tensions and\, in some cases\, escalate into costly industrial relations issues such as disciplinary hearings\, negative publicity\, or even CCMA cases. \nA better understanding of our diverse workforce can help a company avoid these negative repercussions. Don’t let these seemingly small but important aspects of diversity impact your profit margins. Be proactive! Protect your brand! Join us in this practical and relevant engagement to address and embrace workplace diversity effectively. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Dr. Thandeka Mdlalo\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Thandeka is a Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist with a specific interest in diversity\, particularly linguistic and cultural diversity. her qualifications include a PhD in Speech Language Pathology (UKZN)\, Masters in Second Language Studies (Stellenbosch University)\, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Therapy (Wits University)\, BA in English\, Linguistics\, and Psychology (Rhodes University) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Unisa). \nThandeka has worked in the health\, education\, and corporate sectors. In the corporate world\, she has been associated with companies such as Alexander Forbes\, Negotiated Benefit Consultants\, and BoE. In the areas of diversity she has also presented at national and international conferences\, authored and published academic papers both nationally and internationally and has recently written a book ‘Diversity: My call to Action’. \nThandeka is also a proud mother of two daughters working in Cape Town and the UK. She is also a Group Training Instructor at Virgin Active and whens he is not working\, she enjoys reading\, listening to music\, attending the theatre\, and dancing. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/march-2026-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR