AUGUST NEWSLETTER

The idea to start Mac Brothers Catering Equipment (Pty) Ltd was born early in 2002 by Philip and myself. At that time we were still actively involved in the Restaurant franchising trade. We had an idea to open a catering equipment supply business as we had for many years been unhappy with the service in this industry.

About this time the company who were supplying us with equipment, C.A.A.R.S. was purchased by Vulcan Catering Equipment (part of the Bidvest Group). It seemed to us that there was a gap in the market for an
alternative supplier in the market, to take on the industry leaders.

We initially thought that we would be able to run the company mornings only and still attend to our Restaurant business the rest of the day! We secured premises at 176 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock (which amazingly enough was the old premises for President Trading who later became Vulcan). At this stage, apart from Philip and myself, Zaibon Fredericks joined the Team and we inherited Lama, an old C.A.A.R.S. employee.

Our first major contract, Witbank Casino hit a crisis, at the last minute our suppliers dropped us and were in a serious situation trying to find equipment suppliers to meet the client’s requirements.

At this stage we knew that we had to become self sufficient and made contact with Ivan Burns who was at that time working for Joffé Engineering, the company contracted to supply us. We invited Ivan to join our fledging company and armed with a cheque book, Philip & Ivan then went out to purchase the original Brakepress, Guillotine and Welding machines, some of which are still in use in the factory today. Ivan brought with him the original thirteen staff members who had worked with him previously at C.A.A.R.S. and they proceeded with building Sabenza Manufacturing Systems (Pty) Ltd into what it is today.

Our next priority was to set up a Design Department and at this stage Herman Swart joined the team. Today, Mac Brothers have a world class Design Team & system and we are acknowledged as the industry leaders in this field.

Early in our history we kept receiving phone calls from a mad guy who wanted to open a Mac Brothers branch in Johannesburg and eventually we agreed. The first delivery of equipment was off loaded at Craig Roff’s house who moved all his furniture & TV out of the lounge area to make way for a Dish Washing Section.

A major contributing factor to our success was the purchase of our own building in Epping and we are pursuing the purchase of another building in Johannesburg where Craig and his Team will be able to expand their influence in the industry in the same way as we did in Cape Town.

The rest, as they say, is history. With a staff compliment of just under 200 and a total company turnover this year, approaching R160 million, from very humble beginnings we ought to be proud of where we have got to after 5 years. It has been a magnificent team effort and I salute all our staff members, past and present for our achievements to date!

Derek McMahon

JULY Mario April Sabenza Craig Blaauw Sabenza Mervyn Blaauw Sabenza Reza Brown Sabenza Laetitia Burns MB CPT Fazlin Charles MB CPT Feroza Dawgee MB CPT Franklin De Klerk Sabenza Quinton Erasmus MB CPT Ziyaad Gameeldien Sabenza Patrick Gqiba Sabenza Leon Jacobs Sabenza Lizo Jacobs Sabenza Debbie Landrew MB CPT Piero Lulli MB JHB Phinius Malusi Sabenza Urick Marnival Sabenza Riaan Matroos Sabenza Reuben Mbele Sabenza Asanda Mdlalo Sabenza Bokleni Mlungisi Sabenza Boy Boy Ndobayini Sabenza Patrick Ndobayini Sabenza Tsepo Ndoyika Sabenza Vic Nieman Sabenza Stanley Njozele Sabenza Andile Nxanga Sabenza Rashaad October Sabenza Peter Ranson MB CPT Geoffrey Riddles Sabenza Grant Roodman Sabenza Leona Rusch MB JHB Granley Seymour Sabenza Israel Silwanyana Sabenza Igshaan Slamdien Sabenza Donna Van Schalkwyk MB CPT Aqeel Walters Sabenza Rashaad Williams Sabenza Donovan Zass Sabenza

MAY, JUNE & JULY Phinius Malusi - Sabenza Riaan Matroos - Sabenza Mzabantu Mayo - Sabenza Asanda Mdlalo - Sabenza Bokleni Mlungisi - Sabenza Patrick Ndobayini - Sabenza Andile Nomqolo - MB Ctn Geoffrey Riddles - Sabenza Martin Undi - MB Jhb Donna Van Schalkwyk - MB CPT Bronwyn Witbooi - MB Ctn As a company we are committed to help the Doornbacht community any way we possibly can. It begun with their soup kitchen we supplied, followed by food donations from Moores Rowland, thanking them for their contributions. We received the wish list from the Community Leaders and we are asking you to make any contributions you possibly can. We have subsequently found a supplier of mattresses and carpet tiles which we will be supplying to the community. Boxes are available at our national offices where we will be collecting any of the following items for the adults and children - blankets; clothes; shoes; old mattresses would all be appreciated.

MAC BROTHERS � IKHAYA LABANTU

Imbono yethu kukwenza inqubela yolwakhiwo zindlu zamalungu ethu afuna izindlu ezifikelelekayo. Kumnyaka ka 2007. Oku kwenza inkampani incedisane nephulo lentlalakahle yomnyaka ka 2007.

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Inkcukacha zifumaneka ku Mieschke
�Ukwakha inkampani yakho iyakunceda ekwakhiweni kwezindlu�

Ngu Derek Kwakunye no Philip

This branch has most certainly not only been hard work, but hard at play as well. Between go-carting and Piero almost losing his
fingers to paint ball, and actually aiming at his department leaders head (hitting balls eye and getting away with it), it’s most certainly
any employees dream! We have also narrowly lost fingers, an arm and a piece of ear. Not to mention our very own Macfana Macfana - this is a must see, a soccer team consisting of overweight alcoholics and several foreigners, chasing a little ball round an arena. Nebuilizer’s are available before and after kick off.

Mac Brothers JHB has grown from strength to strength; this would not have been possible without the exceptional bunch of loyal and dedicated staff members!

Once again the Protea's have shown how good they can be in the final of a series. They really come to the party, their consistency is immaculate and the way they manage to lose in every final is beyond us! Let’s hope their results improve in upcoming tournaments.

The debate of sending our 'B' side to Australasia has been a hot topic in the bar after work, this could be an extremely wise ploy by our couch Jake White, only time will tell. Surely anyone who is a betting man would wager against the All Blacks taking the Tri-nations once again.

Roger Federer, although showing his true class by defending his Wimbledon title for a record equalling fifth time against Raphael Nodal (an up-and-coming great) forgot what sport he was playing when receiving his trophy. He wore his lawn bowls outfit! Barring that, it was definitely the best final we have witnessed for a while at the All England Club.

As far as the Currie Cup goes there have been some strange results but then again, when half your players are on holiday or across the pond, I believe the Helen Keller XV would be in with a shout, especially when you could be sporting a front row such as Peter Ranson Grant Roodtman and Paul Schafer.

Dros Polokwane Pietersburg – JC Minning and his team
Primi Sunning Hill – Armstrong & Happy Ngidi & their Team
Lemon Butter Hermanus – Philip and his team
Fruit & Veg Icon – Mario & his Team
Val De Vie – Coenie & his Team