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ICEBOLETHU NEWSThe Official Internal Newsletter of Icebolethu Group

Mentoring is important, not only because of

the knowledge and skills students can learn

from mentors, but also because mentoring

provides personal support to facilitate success

in graduate school and beyond. Quality

mentoring greatly enhances student’s chances

for success, because they have a professional

that they look up to and “answer to”. That is

how the ‘Help Her Grow’ sessions were birthed.

In the month of June, we introduced a

programme called ‘Help Her Grow’- to

straighten and solidify the sisterhood bond the

Rhoda Girls have. The Rhoda Girls only meet

bi-annually, which is why we felt that these

virtual meetings are important. ‘Help Her

Grow’ sessions feature topics like; Academics,

Social problems, Socio-economic issues, which

speaks to every girl's day to day life.

RHODA GIRLS- ‘HELP ME GROW’

Icebolethu Foundation came across a very

inspiring story on social media. A young

lady from Northern KwaZulu Natal,

Nongoma, who invested her capital to start

crop farming. She bought a small piece of

land and now supplies Spar in Nongoma

with spinach. She reached out seeking for

water tank donations, the Foundation has

donated a 5000-litre water tank and 1000

seedlings.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Not wearing a mask at work is now a punishable offence

Failing to sanitise hands and surfaces regularly will result in disciplinary measures

Any conduct that exposes others to coronavirus due to negligence will be treated as a serious offence

It has become an expectation that when you switch on the TV or radio, reading newspapers, looking at billboards

on the road and even WhatsApp messages they are all filled with COVID19 related topics. That is what the world is

currently dealing with and it affects us the most as Icebolethu Family since we serve the public and are in the

Death care Industry.

This is the 3rd issue of our internal newsletter and I am still addressing the issue of COVID19 and its effects on

our lives and our work. I can not thank you enough for braving it out and responding to the call of duty to serve

our clients. With that being said, I also can not emphasize enough the issue of obeying the regulations and

honoring all the measures the company has put in place to fight this disease.

We have thus far put in place effective measures to ensure that we protect ourselves, our families and our clients,

from Sanitizers being made available at all branches, fumigating all branches and operational centres to other

extreme measures at funerals. Opening the economy is not time to relax the safety precautions.

Management will therefore be assessing the behaviour of all staff more closely. There will be consequences for

carelessness and misconduct that may endanger the lives of others.

All staff are to please note the following:

We are all urged to practice all the health and safety measures that have been implemented across our

organisation for the safety and welfare of our families and colleagues. Even outside of our places of work let us be

vigilant; at home, at public places and when we use public transport let us be extra careful that we remain safe.

Thank you all for serving with commitment, your efforts and dedication is greatly appreciated. Stay safe and take

care!

For any health and safety questions please contact our Clinical Sister on: 072 420 1270

Should you need any counselling services, please contact 086 175 4622 to receive free counselling.

CEO'S MESSAGE By: The GCEO - Nomfundo Mcoyi

MENTAL HEALTH TOUR WITH PASTOR THOMAS RADEBE

By: Zama Mazibuko

Icebolethu Foundation Manager

Vukuzakhe High School in

Umlazi

Dr JL Dube High School in

KwaMashu

KwaMashu Community

Advancement Projects in

KwaMashu

Mlonde High School in Margate

Luthuli High School in

Mthwalume

Inanda Comprehensive High

School

The Mental Health Tour aimed at

matriculants, has shown a very

positive response and great need to

not only learners but educators too.

Icebolethu Foundation visited 5

schools in Durban and South Coast

region, in a tour partnered with

Pastor Thomas Radebe who is a Life

Coach. This programme aimed at

providing emotional support

through an inspirational talk and a

book that was donated to all

learners, written by Pastor Thomas

Radebe.

These are the schools we visited;

On Thursday the 4th of June 2020, over 8 000 000

South African’s got to witness the influence and

excellence of Icebolethu Group. The funeral of the

late Social Worker who dies of COVD19 related

illness in UK was covered by 3 biggest news

channels in South Africa; SABC News (5.1 Million

viewers), eNCA (1.9 million viewers) and Newzroom

Afrika (1.78 million viewers)

With Lockdown regulations affecting international

flights, the family in KwaMashu put all their hopes

on Icebolethu Funerals UK to bring the body of their

loved one back home, for a proper send-off.

Icebolethu Funerals U.K. Manager Ms. Sne Mcoyi

handled the matter effectively until the end, which

gave the family closure as they received the remains

on Wednesday the 3rd of June. This was another

milestone in the life of our organisation, showing

not only KZN, not only South Africa but the world

what Icebolethu can do. Let us keep going.

ICEBOLETHU UKFUNERALBy: Nkosenhle Hlophe

Marketing Manager

ICEBOLETHU BRANDIS GROWING ITSINFLUENCE

Over the recent months we have witnessed

that Brand Icebolethu is growing in its

influence, not only in KZN but nationally. We

have witnessed national media houses

reaching out to Icebolethu for commentary on

issues affecting our industry. This is due to

the good work that every Icebolethu Group

staff is doing, the world is watching, let us

keep up the good work.

By: Marketing Department

When mam' Nomfundo started the Rhoda Girls

programme, she wanted to mentor young girls and to

help them grow in every aspect of their lives. Due to

lockdown our annual sessions like camps are on hold.

So to keep us connected and guided, Sis’ Zama, our

Foundation Manager introduced the "Help Her Grow"

sessions. Every Wednesday we have a virtual meeting

where we talk about different topics that contribute to

every aspect in our lives.

Our first session focused on Career choices where our

tertiary sisters who are also Rhoda Girls were able to

enlighten those who are still in high school about the

different career choices. Even though I am already in

university, that session helped me to decide what

qualification I will pursue for my Post-Grad. The

second session we had Dr. S Chonco who spoke to us

about our mental health. Personally this helped me

realise that it’s okay to express your emotions and

talk about things, it is NOT an indication that you are

weak. It also cleared stigmas that were around mental

health. Our last session that we had was about GBV

with Anelile Dlamini – Gibixego which is a very

important topic considering what is happening in our

country, over 25 women and kids have been murdered

in June alone.

It taught us even about the different scenarios that

one can encounter in their lives and what one should

do. Having lost a close friend through GBV last year

this session taught me the warning signs to look out

for and also how to help a person who has been

violated. It taught me that as women in South Africa

it's crucial that we support each other.

Thank you to Icebolethu Funerals for

helping me give my dad a dignified funeral.

Their service was excellent. When my dad

passed away in hospital, I called them and

within 30 minutes they went to fetch him, I

went to them on a Monday and asked that

the funeral be on Wednesday and they said

it can be done. Everything I asked for they

never said it can’t be done, they would make

calls to see how they can do it, everything

happened with minimal effort from my side

and it made my life so much better because

I only had 2 days to plan everything. The

day before the funeral the people were just

calling me saying they are there for the

tent, the cow, the dishes. On the morning of

the funeral, Lwazi from Icebolethu Mega

City was at home to make sure that

everything was going well, the decor and

everything. Icebolethu Catering people came

on time and the food was exactly what I

asked for. The service was great and it just

eased the burden of an already difficult

time. Thank you to Lwazi from Icebolethu

Mega City. Thank you again to everyone

who supported us.

RHODA GIRLS TESTIMONIAL

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

By: Sanelisiwe Zikalala

RHODA GIRL

By: Slie Ndlovu

GOD KEEPS THE RECORD

To face a storm is a VERY difficult thing, but to face it alone It's even worse. To the

staff of Icebolethu Group we want to say you have been a shelter in the storm. You're

not just the Essential workers, you became the Essential of the Essential services. You

didn't experience the Lockdown like the rest of the world, because the frontline duties

were screaming in your ears. You leave families that are anxious about your wellbeing,

to go and face families that are angry, sad and more anxious, but you still go anyway.

Being in the frontline means being more vulnerable and more exposed, but you look

beyond yourselves and stretched beyond the call of duty. You face clients and bury

people, some died of COVID19 related illness, you are serving the nation and your

names will be remembered among those that stood in the frontline to fight this disease.

Covid19 is a Global rough season and a monster that is facing all of us, but you

became our heroes, not by choice but by calling. You became an Oasis in this long

Desert. We're not sure when It's gonna end, but we're sure of your presence. We as

people might forget your efforts and sacrifices but God will see you through. As I

always say in my talks, when people forget the good you've done, Remember God keeps

the record.

May the good Lord bless you all Icebolethu Family.

WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENTBy: Pastor Thomas Radebe

ICEBOLETHU EVENTSUPDATEBy: Futhi Nzama & Clive Gumede

Events Department

Icebolethu Family is known as one of the hardest

working organisations; committed, efficient and

does everything with excellence. It is for this

reason that we have a busy Annual Calendar of

events where management shows gratitude to staff,

these events are also a form of Team Building

where we come together as AmaCebo Amahle to

connect and build stronger relations. Amongst the

many get-togethers that we have, there are 3

flagship events that we have come to look forward

to; Family Day, Sports and the glamorous Annual

Gala Dinner.

Due to lockdown we have already lost on Family

Day, it is still not clear whether we will be able to

have our Sports Day. Management and the Events

Department will keep a close eye to lockdown

regulations and be able to update the family. The

same thing applies with the Gala Dinner too, we are

progressing with caution not to commit to such a

big event risking it to be cancelled on the eleventh

hour due to Lockdown.

"Management and the

Events Department will

keep a close eye to

lockdown regulations

and be able to update the

family..."

Let us keep our spirits high for now, continue to

serve our clients, practise COVID19 safety

measures and be there for our families. Should

lockdown be extended, the events team will find

other ways to keep us connected and have fun

together as AmaCebo Amahle.

BRANCH CONSULTANT - BEST SELLER OF ADDED BENEFITS

TOP SALES WINNERS - JUNE

2ND PLACE

Sboniso Ngubo

KwaMnyandu Mall Branch

1ST PLACE

Zama Bhalisa

Isiphingo Branch

3RD PLACE

Lizzy Ndwandwe

Nongoma Branch

BRANCH - BEST SALES

CATEGORY A

Isiphingo Branch

CALL CENTRE - BEST SALES

1ST PLACE

Tobsyn Ncala

2ND PLACE

Thembisile Maphumulo

3RD PLACE

Mandlenkosi Mayza

CATEGORY B

Stanger Branch

CATEGORY C

Gingindlovu Branch