As we step into a brand-new year, January marks a time of fresh beginnings, renewed focus, and exciting opportunities ahead. It’s a month where we reflect on achievements, celebrate milestones, and set the tone for what’s to come. From recognising outstanding contributions to welcoming change and growth, January was a powerful start to 2026 for Coast & Country Sales.
Birthday Celebrations
A very happy birthday to Mathew Matodes, Natalie Makatees, Jennifer Boonzaaier, Richard Pieterson, Jade Hendricks, Elrich Learner, Firdows Allie, who celebrated their special day last month! We hope your birthdays were filled with joy, laughter, and well-deserved celebration. Thank you for the energy, commitment, and positivity you bring to Coast & Country Sales. We are grateful to have you as part of our team and wish you a year filled with success and happiness.
2025 Matriculants
Congratulations to our 2025 matriculants on reaching this incredible milestone! Your hard work, determination, and perseverance have paid off, and an exciting future now lies ahead. As you step into this next chapter, we wish you courage, confidence, and success in everything you pursue. The journey has only just begun, now your future awaits!
Sales Meeting
We officially kicked off 2026 with our first sales meeting of the year, held at the Lagoon Beach Hotel. The session set a positive and focused tone for the year ahead, with management outlining the strategic direction for 2026 and reinforcing the importance of living our company values in all that we do.
The day also featured a fun and interactive team-building activity called Tower Builder, where teams were challenged to construct the tallest possible tower using only spaghetti and marshmallows. The activity encouraged creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration, and brought plenty of laughs along the way.
We concluded the day by celebrating excellence through our 2025 Awards, recognising individuals who went above and beyond in their roles and made a meaningful impact throughout the year.
Award Winners
Acknowledgement Awards:
- Dennis Parsons
- Howard April
- Melissa Green
- Puleng Mapanya
Director’s Awards:
- Anastasia Dawson
- Bronwyn Behr
- Cohen Esau
- Ferial Isaacs
- Fidelia Petersen
- Jaydee Williams
- Natasha Bambi
- Wesley Dawson
HRTPACT Values Award:
- Shane Cross
Long Service Awards:
- Mveleli Zacharia – 20 Years
- Shane Cross – 20 Years
Merchandiser of the Year:
- Coretti Ras
- Zane Edwards
Supplier Award – African Extract:
- Ismail Joseph
Congratulations to all our winners. Your dedication, leadership, and commitment truly embody the Coast & Country Sales spirit.
Star of the Week
A big congratulations to our Stars of the Week! Thank you for consistently going above and beyond, leading by example, and making a positive impact within your teams. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. Keep shining!
Big Move
Exciting changes are underway: we’ve officially moved! This move marks an important new chapter for Coast & Country Sales, and we look forward to creating many great memories and milestones in our new home.
30 Union Rd, Milnerton, Cape Town, 7441
All in all, January was a month of celebration, recognition, and fresh momentum. From honouring achievements and long service to embracing new beginnings and exciting changes, we are proud of the strong foundation we’ve set for the year ahead. Thank you to every team member for your continued dedication, passion, and commitment. Here’s to a successful, inspiring, and impactful 2026. We’re excited to continue the journey together!