D74 Reformation
D74 Official Reformation is 1 July 2024 Toastmasters Southern Africa District 0074 to Reform into D000074 and D129 Attached below are all the current D74 clubs in alphabetical order as we know them, indicating their Reformation into which District ,...
Ian Bratt, Reigning Southern Africa Toastmasters Chamtion of Public Speaking
Benoni, South Africa - Jan 25, 2024 - Ian Bratt, a distinguished member of the Benoni Toastmasters Club, Area I3, and the founder of Refined Raconteurs Toastmasters Club in Springs, has emerged as the Southern Africa Toastmasters Champion of public speaking. Bratt's...
Randburg resident advances in the world’s largest speech contest
Gary Tintinger will represent Southern Africa, known as District 74 in the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking 30 May 2022 On Saturday 28 May, 2022, Gary Tintinger, of Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, outshone more than 880 local contestants to win the...
Note from the Editor
In the end, we editors just pass through. We all know that you, the readers, are the real carriers of the flame. Alan Rusbridger If you’re reading this, then it means we got to publish and I’m sitting back after one of our long editions. Besides our regular pillars,...
Thank you fellow Toastmasters…Until we meet again
Fellow Toastmasters, As I reflect on the year that has been, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside you. Thank you for embracing the team and for allowing us to grow and learn as Toastmasters and leaders. Going into the term, I knew that it would be a...
District Director – Exceeding expectations because every member matters
Njabulo Thela, DTM - District 74 Director elect
Program Quality Directors – Change is the end result of all true learning
If anything is to go by, the ‘Exceeding expectations’ movement is one of the highlights I am looking forward to celebrating. As Program Quality Director (PQD), my role is no different to a corporate’s Head of Learning and Development. In Toastmasters, I look after all...
Club Growth Directors – Growing the District, one club at a time
It has been an absolute honour to serve the esteemed members of District 74 as the Club Growth Director. Due to Covid 19 we had to change course and do things differently, utilising digital platforms. One of my great moments was witnessing members...
Public Relations Managers – Enhancing brand visibility
My highlight for the year was definitely meeting and getting to know all the members across Southern Africa as we, together, let the world know about Toastmasters in our communities.You welcomed us with open arms and allowed us to learn and grow in service to you....
Administration Managers – True happiness is serving others
I have a bittersweet feeling now that the year has drawn to a close. On the one hand, I look forward to having more relaxed Sundays, but on the other hand I feel like I could have done even more, to contribute to the success of the District. The year 2020/2021 was a...
Finance Managers – Money makes the world go round
What an exciting year it has been! Nothing was predictable and as Cabinet, we sailed quite often through uncharted waters. Every month the budget needed to be adopted. My highlights included working together with Cabinet and Directorate members whom I found inspiring...
Logistics Manager – Leaders win through superior logistics
My name is Vuyi Vuthela and I am proud to be serving District 74 as Logistics Manager in 2021/2022. My role involves selecting meeting locations, organising the rooms and ensuring that the atmosphere is conducive to successful events, such as business meetings, speech...