2016 IFA MAss RAlly – All HAIl IFA

Izindaba
March 2016
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2016 IFA Mass Rally – All Hail IFA
T
he moment Zolani Mkiva, legendary praise singer
GO-GETTAS Platinum Leader Board, Thulebona received a
for Madiba, came onto the 2016 IFA National Mass
cheque to the value of R120,000 and drove away in a brand
Rally stage at the Ellis Park Arena on Saturday,
new VW Golf. Other car winners included Sisonke Mampofu
6 February 2016, it set the tone for an imbizo of epic
(Ford Ranger and trailer) and Patrick Dlamuka (Polo Vivo).
proportions. The IFA clan gathered from all corners of
the land to honour the very best in the IFA
In between the awards, prizes, cars and lucky
Network and to receive a massive dose of
draws that were dished out to deserving
IFA inspiration.
“I am excited about the response to the theme
of the 2016 IFA National Mass Rally – Bayete.
It invoked a sense of pride in the rich culture
“Every year
we raise
the bar”
and traditions that our nation is blessed with
IFAs, the mood remained upbeat thanks
to IFA Brand Ambassadors Desmond and
Lillian Dube, and the scintillating sounds of
SA Afro-Pop legend, Ringo Madlingozi. Lillian
Dube was awarded the Hall of Fame Award
in recognition of her 13 years of service and
and provided the perfect forum for us to celebrate an 18
association with IFA. Amongst the most delighted of the day
year history of empowerment, enthuses Mthunzi Mbali, IFA
was IFA Business Fee Lucky Draw winner, Lerato Stoaba.
Marketing Director.
Lerato, now R1,000 richer, will be joining the qualifiers of the
2016 IFA Incentive Conference in Mauritius.
and every year IFAs exceed their expectations of what they
thought was possible. We’re challenging IFAs to change their
IFAs were kept in baited breath as winners were announced
starting with GO-100 all the way to GO-800 and beyond.
IFA Management unveiled a new competition that will make
game plan in order to build, create and grow a strong and
Although there were many worthy winners, IFA Achiever
2016 our ULTIMATE year – GAME CHANGERS. In explaining
sustainable network.”
Thulebona Mbhele stood out. Occupying top position on the
this competition Mthunzi says, “Every year we raise the bar
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Thulebona Mbhele,
steals the show
at the 2016 IFA National Mass Rally
H
e was joined by a host of top IFAs in the network
at the IFA National Mass Rally at Ellis Park Arena
on Saturday, 6 February 2016 but Thulebona
Mbhele ensured that KwaZulu-Natal was well represented,
taking home the Top Points Award, Distributor of the Year
Award, Top Earner Creator Award as well as the National
Top Striker Award.
Thulebona qualified for GO-800 and the 2016 Incentive
“Quote
goes here”
Conference to Mauritius. He was named the Top GO-GETTA
in the GO-GETTAS competition where he achieved over the
recommended 3000 points which saw him driving away in a
VW Golf. He also walked away with R120,000 in cash and
made it back to the Forums as an Achiever, breaking his own
Champion record. Thulebona was overcome with joy at his
success and he wasn’t the only one; his fellow supporters
who travelled all the way from KwaZulu-Natal looked utterly
over the moon.
Despite the numerous awards he already has to his name,
the 2016 IFA National Mass Rally marked a big day for him
and is proof that hard work does pay off. No one was more
excited than his mother who shrieked in glee each time his
name was called.
What you will be able to endure and achieve today, will reflect
on your future.
By Mathapelo Mabaso
Mauritius awaits for Thulebona and his colleagues.
Managing Director Basil Reekie and Marketing Director Mthunzi
Mbali present Thulebona with his brand new VW Golf.
Thulebona takes the stage with his winning team “Young Stars” in
the Goal-Getta competition.
“Never give up! Be patient, no matter how rough the road is, focus on your goal, work hard and
believe in what you’re doing with every molecule of your body. You will eventually see the results”
- Thulebona Mbhele
Thulebona receives Gold in the Top Points Award category.
Thulebona and his wife take a picture with his brand new car!
Making an entrace, Thulebona dances his way up onto the stage.
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Emmanuel Mbonambi
Making Waves
C
ontent producer and radio personality, Emmanuel Mbonambi, from KwaZulu-Natal, walks away with the 2016 Gold Fast Starter Award. Joining IFA
on 14 January 2015, Emmanuel qualified for position 5 for the Top Earner
Walking triumphantly to the stage.
Creator Award, position 3 for the Top Points Award and position 1 for the Fast
Starter Award under the Provincial winners’ category in 2016. At the 2016 IFA Mass
Rally, Emmanuel qualified for GO-800 and took part in the GO-800 lucky draw,
standing a chance to drive away with the ultimate prize of a Ford Ranger. He also
qualified to attend the 2016 Incentive Conference in Mauritius.
Emmanuel is a 32 year old father of two with a passion for radio and business. He
joined IFA under Thulebona Mbhele’s team and he is a dedicated team player. By
investing time and effort he managed to grow his IFA Business. Today Emmanuel is
debt free, looking to buy his first car and build his dream house. He qualified for Club
500, and his ultimate goal is to qualify for Platinum Status and GAME-UP 600 in order
to stand a chance to win R250,000 in the new GAME CHANGER competition.
Emmanuel is excited about taking his first trip out of the country and he gives thanks
to God and the IFA Business Opportunity. “People should acquire knowledge and
try something first before judging it, I acquired knowledge about the IFA Business
Opportunity and today I know it works, now I can change my life for the better,”
Emmanuel added.
Emmanuel takes home Gold in the Fast Starter Category.
By Antony Shabangu
“I acquired knowledge about the IFA
Business Opportunity and today I know
it works, now I can change my life for
the better” - Emmanuel Mbonambi
Emmanuel gets the chance to share his testimony at the 2016 IFA Mass Rally.
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IFAs win big in the
The GO-GETTAS competition saw many hard working IFAs walk away with awesome prizes. Congratulations to all the GO
GO-100
Five lucky draw winners
received R10,000 each
1. Sharon Machuisa
2. Manene Silo
3. Batini Mtshiselwa
4. Odwa Sodlala
5. Lucky Nonyana
“Being a lucky draw winner of R10,000 was awesome. This
was a team achievement. I’m grateful to my team for their hard
work.” - Lucky Nonyana
GO-400
Top three IFAs in this category
received guaranteed cash prizes
Sipho Mnisi (R19,000)
“Obtaining position one was a surprise. I was expecting to be
part of the lucky draw qualifiers. I obtained this through following
GO-600
All qualifiers in this category
received R20,000 each
1. Mziwenkosi Dube
2. Sizwe Mgole
the IMF formula and attending Presentations. Success is
3. Danae Schoeman
achieved through focus, determination and persistence.”
4. Jonathan Schoeman
“Making it to the GO-600 category and walking away with
R20,000 was an experience of a lifetime. Having joined
the business in 2013, I thought only top IFAs receive
recognition. I soon learnt that if you work hard, you too can
5. Patrick Mampofu
be recognised regardless of your level. I would not have
6. Luyolo Mgwetyana
achieved this without teamwork. I am very grateful and
7. Sibusiso Xulu
motivated to push even harder.” - Luyolo Mgwetyana
8. Ency Litsoane
Thembinkosi Ngcobo (R18,500)
Nhlanhla Mbambo (R18,000)
Two lucky draw winners received R17,500 each
Mercedes Landon and Isaac Masinga
Top GO-GETTA
Winner
GO-100 to GO-600
lucky draw
Thulebona Mbhele
Patrick Dlamuka
“To receive a car that you won’t be paying anything on
“I was not expecting to win. It was a great moment for
was a huge experience. I will never forget this for as long
me and my team. It takes a lot of hard work, working
as I live. What happened to me can happen to anyone.”
with your team and ensuring that you understand the
competition rules.”
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competition
GO-GETTAS winners. You proved that through clear defined goals and determination, you can surely achieve greatness.
GO-200
Five lucky draw winners
received R15,000 each
1. Jacob Marebane
2. Ntombenhle Myeni
3. Barbara Beukes
4. Nomthandazo Walaza
5. Donovan Landon
“Being recognised on the Mass Rally stage is always good so that
your team members can see that if you can do it, then they can do
it too. IFA does not work if you do nothing. You have to work hard
in order to reap the rewards.” - Barbara Beukes
GO-800
Qualifiers in this category were entered into a game show where they walked away with either
R30,000 R40,000, R50,000 and one lucky winner a Ford Ranger.
Round 2 Winners
Round 1 Winners
Nomputumi Galadla
Delani Maishi
Siyabulela Tyabazayo
Thulebona Mbhele
Malizole Gobe
Emmanuel Mbonambi
Vincent Galadla
Philani Mazibuko
Nomandla Qotywa
Ford Ranger Winner
Round 3 Winners
Sisonke Mampofu
“Even though I worked
very hard for this, I was very
shocked to learn that I’m the
winner of the Ford Ranger. I
spent long hours on the road
Monde Qotywa
driving around the Eastern
Thula Mafoko
Cape ensuring that I qualify for
GO-800. My very energetic
and supportive team also
played a huge role. I’m inspired
to do well even in this year’s
competition.”
Platinum Status
Thulebona Mbhele - R120,000
Delani Maishi - R80,000
Philani Mazibuko - R50,000
“Always challenge yourself to try something that seems
“I was very happy with my achievement because even though
“It’s a sign of hard work, long hours, dedication, many
impossible to achieve.”
I did not get the first position someone within my team did.
strategic sessions, teamwork and commitment to the IFA
My team and I came together and drew up a plan on how we
Business.”
were going to achieve our goals. That’s what it’s all about,
working together as a unit to assist each other.”
Position
1
Position
2
Position
3
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Going for Gold
It has been said that gold represents success, achievement and triumph. This was proven true when several of our top
IFAs walked away with Gold Awards at this year’s IFA Mass Rally, after a year of hard work, dedication and drive!
We spoke to the Gold Award winners to see how they feel, this is what they had to say:
Top Earner Award
Fast Starter Award
New Business Quality Award
Thula Mafoko
KwaZulu-Natal
Emmanuel Mbonambi
KwaZulu-Natal
Zukile Jika
Gauteng
“Receiving a Gold Award rejuvenated my team and
“For all those that are burdened financially, IFA is here for
“I am so humbled by this award and it really proves to me
enforced that hard work does indeed pay off.”
you.”
that it takes one quality person to recognise another. To
the active IFAs, continue to bring in quality business and
Top Points Award / Distributor
of the Year Award / Top Earner
Creator Award
Mover and Shaker Award
for those that are not with IFA – join us and start making
money! I thank you.”
Couple of the Year Award
Malizole Gobe
Gauteng
Thulebona Mbhele
KwaZulu-Natal
“After receiving this award, I felt that my hard work paid off
“I was on top of the world. I would like to say to IFAs that
more rewards and recognition.”
Philani & Zimbili Mazibuko
KwaZulu-Natal
High Flyer of the Year Award
business partners too. We believe that our firm foundation
and I believe that if I continue working hard, I will receive
“This is an achievement not only to us as a couple, but as
if you want to climb the mountain, don’t look at how high it
is, all you need to do is start climbing and eventually when
you get to the top you should be proud. Each year comes
was laid with bricks others threw at us. We are grateful to
with new challenges – there are many mountains to climb
God for making us see beyond what our eyes could only
but you shouldn’t be afraid, climb as many mountains as
see in 2009.”
you need to reach the top! This achievement saw history
By Carmen Steynberg
repeat itself – as these are not my first Gold Awards, but
every year such achievements remind me how important
hard work and dedication are – if you work hard you shall
reap the rewards.”
Presenter of the Year Award
Siyabulela Tyabazayo
Eastern Cape
“I was so excited when they called me on stage to tell
me that I am number one nationally in this category – it
truly shows that hard work does pay off. Although it was
not easy, through the grace of God I made it. I am really
looking forward to the next Mass Rally, I believe even
better things are still to come.”
Bonginkosi Khuzwayo
KwaZulu-Natal
“When I joined the business, I told myself that one day I will
be on top – today I am!”
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the 2016 Mass Rally. Group Managing
Director, Basil Reekie, took to the podium
and spoke about how IFA plans to make
2016 the Ultimate year.
As if that was not enough, The Rock Star of public speaking
and motivational speaker, Vusi Thembekwayo, spoke at the
conference and left everyone inspired and ready for the year
ahead. Known for his strength of content and insightfulness,
Thembekwayo was ranked as the number one public speaker
in Africa at the young age of 17, and went on to place third
‘Presenters Choice’ Award winners.
So many reasons to smile.
in the world at the English Speaking Union International
Competition. He has enthralled many leading South African
organisations and the IFA Presenters audience were no
different.
The 2016 Ultimate Presenters’ Conference’s objective was
to enhance the Presenters’ knowledge, widen their network,
stimulate and expand their vision while providing a relaxing and
memorable time and it did exactly that. The conference was
followed by “Night of Stars” which saw the best among the
Presenters battling it out and being rewarded for their hard work.
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Ifa Incentive
Conference 2016
IFAs are used to royal treatment and this year it is no different. Qualifying IFAs will fly off to the beautiful
island of Mauritius for the 2016 Incentive Conference in a tropical paradise with perfect white sandy beaches
and lagoons from 27 April – 02 May 2016.
The island is loaded with historic sights, cultural diversity, geographic variation and almost limitless activities,
there is truly something for everyone.
We caught up with three lucky IFAs, and this is what they had to say:
Sonwabile Mgole
Eastern Cape
Lerato Stoaba
Gauteng
Lonwabo Menziwa
Western Cape
A marketing graduate, Sonwabile struggled to find
A full time nurse, Lerato joined IFA in 2013. “When my name
Lonwabo joined IFA full time in 2014, and his life changed
employment until he decided to follow in his parents’
was called up on stage, I became numb with excitement, they
for the better immediately. “I had only been with IFA for six
footsteps, the well-known Arthur and Nozakhe Mgole and
had to call me twice. I have only ever heard about Mauritius
months and managed to buy myself a Hyundai Elantra. I
joined IFA in 2015. The Butterworth born young man has
on TV and now I am going to be there too, it’s going to be the
have so many plans which I know will happen because of the
only ever dreamt of going to Mauritius, “This was such a
best five days of my life. IFA really changes lives for the better,”
power of IFA. I can’t wait for the trip to Mauritius, as this will
great surprise, and I actually have no words to describe it. I
rejoices Lerato.
be my first international trip. If you don’t believe in IFA, ask me
have always believed IFA is my key to great things,” states
and I will tell you all about it,” says Lonwabo.
Sonwabile.
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