{"id":3491,"date":"2023-06-20T10:48:19","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T08:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/?p=3491"},"modified":"2023-06-20T14:50:12","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T12:50:12","slug":"a-big-welcome-to-our-most-recent-joiners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/archives\/3491","title":{"rendered":"A big welcome to our most recent joiners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Get to know some of your new colleagues a little bit better.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Zokhanyo Kalashe, Service Specialist: HCAS, Durban<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes you excited about joining the AfroCentric family?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s one of the biggest medical aid administrators in South Africa. I was attracted by the company\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your hobbies?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travelling, hiking, walks by the beach \u2013 basically anything that involves nature \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your favourite TV shows and what\u2019s on your playlist at the moment?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Blacklist, Queen Charlotte and The River. My playlist right now ranges between Kelvin Momo and Senior Oat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Leshalia Naidoo, Service Specialist: HCAS, Durban<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes you excited about joining the AfroCentric family?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your hobbies?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reading, travelling, listening to music, going to gym.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your favourite TV shows and what\u2019s on your playlist at the moment?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Criminal Minds and The Osbournes Want to Believe. The Weeknd is on my playlist right now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Thulisile Khuzwayo, HCSA Service Specialist: Call Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes you excited about joining the AfroCentric family?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m excited about joining the Group because there is room for growth, empowerment and change. It\u2019s aligned with my own personal beliefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your hobbies?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travelling to different destinations with family and friends, reading and collecting books, visiting art galleries, attending musical concerts and hiking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your favourite TV shows and what\u2019s on your playlist at the moment?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Good Doctor and The Mother. On my playlist is Tamia\u2019s Tomorrow, R. Kelly\u2019s The Storm Is Over, Maroon 5\u2019s Girls Like You, and Fantasia\u2019s I Believe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mongezi Majova, Oncology Shared Services <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes you excited about joining the AfroCentric family?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your hobbies?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My hobbies are photography, especially wildlife, and I\u2019m also into freelance writing, which has led me to start up an online magazine. I also love cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your favourite TV shows and what\u2019s on your playlist at the moment?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My favourite TV shows must be Supernatural, Jack Ryan, Suits and The Good Doctor. As to what\u2019s on my playlist, I have FKJ, Masego, Artwork Sounds and Sculptured Music.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sentebaleng Makhafola, Case Manager, Registered Nurse, Active Disease Risk Management under POLMED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes you excited about joining the AfroCentric family?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who wouldn\u2019t be over the moon to join such a dynamic company? There is so much collaborative spirit here. I\u2019ve 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 \u2013 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\u2019s so much to learn and to grow from one point to the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your hobbies?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your favourite TV shows and what\u2019s on your playlist at the moment?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don\u2019t watch much TV because my kids own the remote \u2013 so I end up having to watch Disney Junior! So Bluey will be favourite show on TV \u2013 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\u2019m 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\u2019s got too much energy and whenever I listen to her songs I draw that energy too. Who doesn\u2019t dance when Makhadzi is playing?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Vuyelwa Michelle Siko, Nurse at Ison and <\/strong>
HellermannTyton staff clinics, under the health unit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes you excited about joining the AfroCentric family?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is broad and exposes me to a wider and eye-opening spectrum of health with endless opportunities when one is interested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your hobbies?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love listening to music, singing, writing, working out and gardening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have quite a long list; those are just a few I could share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your favourite TV shows and what\u2019s on your playlist at the moment?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I only listen to music; I\u2019m not much of a TV person. On my playlist right now are Jessy Wilson\u2019s Keep Rising, Sia\u2019s Never Give Up and Move Your Body, and Conqueror by the Empire cast featuring Estelle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bronwyn Quin, Senior HR Business Partner: Human Capital at Medscheme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes you excited about joining the AfroCentric family?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your hobbies?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My hobbies include walking, breakaways in the bush, mountain biking (not extreme though!) and whatever my kids are up to at the time \ud83d\ude0a (they are six and four years old).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your favourite TV shows?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re currently watching Survivor. I\u2019m 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. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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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\u2019s one of the biggest medical aid administrators in South Africa. I was attracted by the company\u2019s values, in particular the core value, which is their passion for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3504,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[195],"tags":[199],"class_list":["post-3491","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-our-people-afrocentric-06","tag-afrocentric06"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3491","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3491"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3491\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3566,"href":"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3491\/revisions\/3566"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3504"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3491"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3491"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}