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July 2023
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s we start our new financial year on the 1st of July, business continues
to slowly recover from the battering we took during the COVID-19 pan-
demic. Unfortunately, the problems experienced with loadshedding,
and other endemic infrastructural problems, and the alarmingly high unem-
ployment figures, continue to plague every business and every South African.
We collectively watch and wait with bated breath for the economy to
improve so that businesses can once again kick start a period of regrowth
and prosperity in our country. It is in times like these that I believe the
strength of belonging has never been more important.
The RMI has continued to reflect record surpluses and reserves and in
an effort to give back to our members, we have introduced the concept
of Special Projects, all aimed at improving and enhancing our member
businesses and the environment that they trade in.
The following are just some of the Special Projects we have embarked on,
or will be embarking on:
Increasing the visibility of our brand
The strength of association with the RMI logo is clear and this year the RMI
Board approved a special project to fund production of RMI branding materi-
al, specifically to assist members in bringing their premises up to date with the
new RMI branding introduced three years ago. This enables mem-
bers to reflect our brand consistently and uniformly and makes
them instantly recognisable to customers and other key stake-
holders as members of the RMI. The branding material has been
produced and has been distributed nationally for collection.
Financial assistance
RMI membership renewal invoices for 1 July 2023 include
a discount that will benefit all members within the RMI
and is a token of our appreciation for your ongoing
support and loyalty. The discounted amount
will reflect on your invoice and there is thus
no requirement for further calculations. A fur-
ther discount per standalone business will be
provided on receipt of your BBBEE compliance
information for 31 December 2023. The normal terms and conditions apply
to this offer so please contact our local RMI office for further details and if
you are part of a corporate membership, please contact your Associational
Director for further information.
Professionalising our sector
We have scheduled a host of special webinars and podcasts for members
to assist on a variety of topics and concerns impacting all South Africans.
A special Skills Development Facilitator Project is also currently being de-
veloped and scoped with rollout expected during the latter part of 2023. In
addition, we have once again planned our third RMI Women Driving Change
awareness event for later in the year.
I am encouraged that a number of our associations have also embarked
on Special Projects unique to their needs and these continue to highlight the
benefit of belonging, particularly in today’s challenging times.
The RMI are currently in the midst of our national roadshows. A variety of
factors including the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a change in the way we
communicate and the emergence of digital engagement. Digital and online
meetings became par for the course during this period.
As a result of very valuable feedback received from members through
the membership satisfaction survey, the need for the re-establishment of
face-to-face engagement with members was identified and as a result, the
RMI is currently hosting a series of roadshows throughout the country which
will continue throughout July 2023.
The purpose of these roadshows is to update members on developments
within the industry, and to provide members with the opportunity to
engage with the RMI team, to share experiences, express needs and engage
on industry specific issues.
I would like to end off by expressing my appreciation and pride for the
way our member businesses have conducted themselves over the last 12
months. I have no doubt that if we maintain our focus and continue to look
for ways to add value and sustain our businesses, our sector will find the
opportunities to come back stronger together.
Jakkie Olivier , RMI Chief Executive Officer
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