A big welcome to our most recent joiners
Get to know some of your new colleagues a little bit better.
Zokhanyo Kalashe, Service Specialist: HCAS, Durban
What makes you excited about joining the AfroCentric family?
It’s one of the biggest medical aid administrators in South Africa. I was attracted by the company’s values, in particular the core value, which is their passion for people. That to me meant I was going to be part of a company that is about its people. I am excited to be part of the organisation and looking forward to learning, growing and adding lasting value.
Your hobbies?
Travelling, hiking, walks by the beach – basically anything that involves nature 😊
Your favourite TV shows and what’s on your playlist at the moment?
The Blacklist, Queen Charlotte and The River. My playlist right now ranges between Kelvin Momo and Senior Oat.
Leshalia Naidoo, Service Specialist: HCAS, Durban
What makes you excited about joining the AfroCentric family?
The philosophy they stand for, which is promoting transformation and empowerment. I am most excited about being a part of this change and being able to contribute to it.
Your hobbies?
Reading, travelling, listening to music, going to gym.
Your favourite TV shows and what’s on your playlist at the moment?
Criminal Minds and The Osbournes Want to Believe. The Weeknd is on my playlist right now.
Thulisile Khuzwayo, HCSA Service Specialist: Call Centre
What makes you excited about joining the AfroCentric family?
I’m excited about joining the Group because there is room for growth, empowerment and change. It’s aligned with my own personal beliefs.
Your hobbies?
Travelling to different destinations with family and friends, reading and collecting books, visiting art galleries, attending musical concerts and hiking
Your favourite TV shows and what’s on your playlist at the moment?
The Good Doctor and The Mother. On my playlist is Tamia’s Tomorrow, R. Kelly’s The Storm Is Over, Maroon 5’s Girls Like You, and Fantasia’s I Believe.
Mongezi Majova, Oncology Shared Services
What makes you excited about joining the AfroCentric family?
The reason for my excitement at joining the AfroCentric family is because it is a new environment. The health sector is also the space I have always seen myself in; not to mention it is a welcoming and warm workspace with supportive and loving colleagues.
Your hobbies?
My hobbies are photography, especially wildlife, and I’m also into freelance writing, which has led me to start up an online magazine. I also love cooking.
Your favourite TV shows and what’s on your playlist at the moment?
My favourite TV shows must be Supernatural, Jack Ryan, Suits and The Good Doctor. As to what’s on my playlist, I have FKJ, Masego, Artwork Sounds and Sculptured Music.
Sentebaleng Makhafola, Case Manager, Registered Nurse, Active Disease Risk Management under POLMED
What makes you excited about joining the AfroCentric family?
Who wouldn’t be over the moon to join such a dynamic company? There is so much collaborative spirit here. I’ve known the company for a while and I totally admire its style and its role in the industry of healthcare and technology. I tried to join the company a number of times without success – and I never gave up, because I wanted to be associated with such a progressive, innovative, collaborative and engaging workplace. So I hope that I will bring quality and reliable results to the company. I see myself growing here because there’s so much to learn and to grow from one point to the other.
Your hobbies?
Watching series on Netflix. I love that alone moment where I can actually just reflect on everything. I love listening to music too because it calms me and puts me in a good mood always.
Your favourite TV shows and what’s on your playlist at the moment?
I don’t watch much TV because my kids own the remote – so I end up having to watch Disney Junior! So Bluey will be favourite show on TV – lol! It has a way of getting to me so that I actually end up paying attention to it and I get to learn one or two things about parenting skills as a young mom. I’m a supporter of local music, so anything that trends I tend to go with, depending on the kind of music. Right now, number one on my list is Makhadzi. She’s got too much energy and whenever I listen to her songs I draw that energy too. Who doesn’t dance when Makhadzi is playing?
Vuyelwa Michelle Siko, Nurse at Ison and
HellermannTyton staff clinics, under the health unit
What makes you excited about joining the AfroCentric family?
It is broad and exposes me to a wider and eye-opening spectrum of health with endless opportunities when one is interested.
Your hobbies?
I love listening to music, singing, writing, working out and gardening.
I have quite a long list; those are just a few I could share.
Your favourite TV shows and what’s on your playlist at the moment?
I only listen to music; I’m not much of a TV person. On my playlist right now are Jessy Wilson’s Keep Rising, Sia’s Never Give Up and Move Your Body, and Conqueror by the Empire cast featuring Estelle.
Bronwyn Quin, Senior HR Business Partner: Human Capital at Medscheme
What makes you excited about joining the AfroCentric family?
The opportunity to work in the healthcare industry, to be a part of such a phenomenal brand and the brilliant work being done in tackling healthcare challenges such as accessibility and affordability.
Your hobbies?
My hobbies include walking, breakaways in the bush, mountain biking (not extreme though!) and whatever my kids are up to at the time 😊 (they are six and four years old).
Your favourite TV shows?
We’re currently watching Survivor. I’m also a sucker for story-based series like New Amsterdam, Queen Charlotte and Emily in Paris. I also love watching anything nature- or travel-related.
