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Discover WorkZone: Where History and Innovation Converge

The rise of technology and innovation hubs in South Africa drives the demand for coworking spaces, particularly in areas with a concentration of startups and tech companies. Located on the historic grounds of The Synthetic Latex Company, our coworking space boasts...

Episode 8: Yaron Assabi

Episode 8: Yaron Assabi

In Partnership with the SLC Group: https://slcgroup.co.za #DoingSomethingGreat. This is Yaron Assabi’s mission in life. As a proud cancer survivor, Assabi is an entrepreneur who is passionate about ICT. The Digital Solutions Group, established in 1998, was his...

Episode 7: Mike Stekhoven

Episode 7: Mike Stekhoven

In Partnership with the SLC Group: https://slcgroup.co.za Although not as hands-on as he used to be 20 years ago, Duram MD Mike Stekhoven still has his finger firmly on the pulse of the paint industry. The Duram family business originated in 1981, when Stekhoven...

Episode 6: Alex MacPhail

Episode 6: Alex MacPhail

In Partnership with the SLC Group: https://slcgroup.co.za Alex MacPhail had a fascination with flying from a young age and has been a professional pilot for 21 years. Trained as an Air Force pilot, MacPhail spent three years flying formation aerobatic displays with...

Episode 5: Bernard Swanepoel

Episode 5: Bernard Swanepoel

In Partnership with the SLC Group: https://slcgroup.co.za As one of the continent’s most knowledgeable leaders in Mining Engineering, Bernard Swanepoel demonstrated, as CEO of Harmony Gold, the ability to manage the delicate balance between cost and optimised...

Episode 4: Paul Higgins

Episode 4: Paul Higgins

In Partnership with the SLC Group: https://slcgroup.co.za Paul Higgins’ ability to see possibilities and make things work has been key in establishing DINGO as an industry-standard in predictive maintenance. Originally from Queensland, Australia, Paul completed an MSc...

Episode 3: Duncan Blackburn

Episode 3: Duncan Blackburn

In Partnership with the SLC Group: https://slcgroup.co.za Duncan Blackburn, retired owner of Karbochem Holdings, boasts extensive experience in process engineering and change management. He explains how Karbochem became a private holding company, holding assets...

Episode 2: Stephan Colle

Episode 2: Stephan Colle

Stephan Colle, Chairman of the Board of Belgotex International, is a carpet and textile entrepreneur who has exceeded industry benchmarks to boost the flooring trade. The son in law of the late Roger De Clerck, a highly influential Belgian ‘captain of industry’,...

Episode 1: Quentin van den Heever

Episode 1: Quentin van den Heever

The Synthetic Latex Company plays a pivotal role in the SA chemical industry. MD Quentin van den Heever recounts how SLC originated in 1967 as a joint venture with Revertex SA, which 50 years later culminated in an acquisition from Karbochem Holdings. SLC produces...