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Dael Nathan

Dael Nathan will be remembered as a man who lived fully, connected deeply and gave generously of himself to others. A devoted husband and father, he balanced family, business and community with a warmth that drew people towards him. Professionally, Dael was a dynamic and entrepreneurial spirit. He served as Marketing Director at Juicy Lucy and was the owner of Shirley’s Bakery, where his energy and creativity were evident in everything he touched. He also built and ran a successful plumbing business specialising in investigative plumbing, a niche that reflected his curiosity, problem solving mindset and determination to get to the root of any challenge. Beyond his work, Dael was a passionate outdoorsman and served as past chairman of Dullstroom Flyfishing, where he contributed to a community he loved. He was known as an exceptional connector of people, someone who brought others together with ease, humour and sincerity. His vibrant personality, quirky ways and deep love for dogs ma...

Professor Monica Singer

 Professor Monica Singer is a woman whose legacy is defined by transformation, leadership and an unwavering commitment to education and progress. A devoted mother and wife, she has balanced an extraordinary professional journey with deep personal purpose and care for those around her. Monica is widely recognised for her pioneering role as Chief Executive Officer of STRATE, where she led one of the most significant shifts in South Africa’s financial markets. Under her leadership, the country moved from physical share certificates to a fully digital system, a change that reshaped the efficiency, transparency and integrity of the market for generations to come. Her work did not simply modernise infrastructure, it fundamentally altered how value is recorded and exchanged in South Africa. Continuing this path of innovation, Monica has been at the forefront of blockchain and digital asset development through her work with Consensys and the Global Digital Asset and Cryptocurrency Asso...