Press release: Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry Annual Gala Dinner

159 years young, the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI) continues to be a Chamber that is relevant and of huge significance for business today. Every year since its establishment the Chamber has hosted its Annual Gala dinner during the first quarter of the calendar year. The gala dinner has shown tremendous grown into a premier event into the calendar of business. 

On 16 April the Chamber hosted its 159th Annual Gala Dinner at the prestigious ICC venue, attended by KZN’s finest businessmen and woman totaling more than a 1000 guests.

It was noticeable impressive to see the business people dressed to high standard of fashion quality as they networked, exchanged ideas and others took to the dance floor.

This year the Annual Dinner saw the inauguration of the new president to the Durban Chamber, Mr Zeph Ndlovu. Zeph is a General Manager of Transnet Port Terminals. He has actively been involved in the Chamber movement for the past twelve years, previously being part of the chamber in different roles ranging from Durban Port Forum, Chamber Council, and in the last four years member of the Board in his capacity as Vice President. Zeph will serve as Chamber President for the next two years along with five new board members that were announced during last night’s gala dinner event.

The Officers:

1. President: Zeph Ndlovu
2. Deputy president: Mike Jackson
3. Vice-president [finance]: Muhammad Seedat
4. Vice-president: Claudette Sigamoney
5. Vice-president: Vani Moodley                    
6. Immediate past president: Akash Singh

Elected Members:

1. Susan  Abro
2. Deven Naidoo
3. Sanam Shree
4. Linda Bukhosini
5. Musa Makhunga
6. Laura Moodley
7. Altaaf Suleman
8. Pravin Thakur
9. Advocate Khaya Thango
10. Binesh Rajkaran
11. Darlene Menzies        

Area Forum Representatives:

1. Central Area: Carl Heinz Uys
2. North Area: Iqbal Sheik
3. South Area: Gladwin Malishe
4. West Area: Craig Schmahl

Standing Forum Chairpersons:

1. Durban Port: Peter Besnard
2. Economic Affairs: Paul Jones
3. Environmental: Sandra Redelinghuys
4. Human Resources: Jacquie Bhana
5. Infrastructure: Nkopodi Nkopodi
6. Safety and Justice: Peter Feuilherade
7. SMME: Sharon Van Den Heever
8. Tourism: Markus Fritz
9. Trade and Investment: Bashni Maistry
10. Women in Business: Vani Moodley
11. Health Professionals: Dr Basil Dhaniram


Customary to the annual gala dinner is the announcement of the Alec Rogoff awards in the category of B-BBEE. Now in its eight year, this award category celebrate organisations with enterprise development programmes that encourage and contribute to economic empowerment and to the development of small black enterprises.

The 2015 Alec Rogoff Award winners are:

Qualifying Small Enterprise Category:  Aqrate KZN
Large Corporations (Generic Enterprises):  W O A Fuels and Oils
Best Supplier Development Project/Programme: SAPREF
Guest Speaker for the night was Suzanne Ackerman-Berman.  She is a successful South-African businesswoman, who currently serves as Director of Transformation at Pick n Pay Holdings Ltd., one of the biggest retail chains in South Africa. Suzanne gave essential business insights and tips as she led the topic of South Africa staying afloat in tough Economic times.
Released by: Dumile Cele â€" CEO of Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry
                      Zeph Ndlovu â€" President of Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry
For enquiries contact Alta Keyter: keytera@durbanchamber.co.za



Alta Keyter, Dip M MCIM Chartered Marketer | Marketing and Communication Manager

Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Chamber Square, Lion Match Office Park, 892 Umgeni Road, Durban, 4001
Direct: +27 31 335 1000 | keytera@durbanchamber.co.za

Fax: +27 332 1288
Website: www.durbanchamber.co.za

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