Powerful line-up inspires attendees at sold-out FNB Business Women's Breakfast

The sold out event – staged during Women’s month – saw South African business greats such as Basetsana Kumalo, Lynette Ntuli, Emma Sadleir and Dr Judy Dlamini share their insights and learnings in both a professional and personal capacity.

Basetsana Kumalo, the Executive Chairman and CEO of Basetsana Woman Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd, delved into what makes someone unstoppable. She said, “Those who are unstoppable are in their own world. They don't compete with anyone but themselves. You never know what they will do, only that you will be forced to respond.”

Kumalo is also well known for being the Executive Chairperson of Tswelopele Productions, a television production company, which produces Top Billing and Pasella, amongst other television shows.

She went on to remind the women in attendance that their passion will make them unstoppable, “The only person standing between yourself and your power is you. Go forth and master yourself, go forth and be unstoppable, go forth and make a difference in the world.”

Lynette Ntuli, the Founding Director and CEO of Innate Investment Solutions, a professional services firm in the built environment, also wowed the business women with her keynote address.  Having held senior leadership roles across various sectors she said women need to be intentional and ask for what they want. She believes that the time is now, “As women in all areas of our society, across race, class, age and education, we find ourselves in perhaps one of the most defining periods in history of our place, our voice, our influence and our power. At a time so fraught with challenges, but also laden with the opportunity to be at the forefront of solutions and new ideas, may we not lose sight of the finish line and only stop when we are done.” 

In an event first a panel discussion, chaired by Professor Nick Binedell, further explored the tenacity necessary to #BeUnstoppable, even in the face of adversity. South Africa’s leading expert on social media law Emma Sadleir and renowned entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist Dr Judy Dlamini sat on the panel together with Kumalo and Ntuli.

Head of Marketing and Events at Business Banking at FNB, Nancy Lockett explained why the event is important to them, “We believe that business is what is going to change South Africa in terms of creating jobs and really opening up new markets. We are seeing more and more an increase in women starting their businesses, running their businesses and growing their businesses.”

Of the morning East Coast Radio’s General Manger, Boni Mchunu said, “It’s nothing short of inspirational to spend a morning in the company of such accomplished business women – those who addressed us and those in attendance.”