Community connection was on the menu as around 200 men enjoyed an inspiring business breakfast at Wave Church last Friday.

The Salt Rock church has hosted quarterly Men in Business meet-ups since 2022, with the aim of creating an environment for men to come together, learn from one another and grow – whether they are interns or CEOs.

“Iron sharpens iron, as the proverb goes,” said Wave Church elder, Don Baney, who relocated with his family from Hillcrest to Ballito five years ago.

Baney spoke of how men’s identities are often intertwined with their careers, which can have unforeseen consequences.

“When things go well, it can go to our heads, but when they go wrong, it begins to affect your personal life, relationships, and health. Our identity is primary for God, but I wanted to give guidance and create a space for men to be vulnerable in and share advice.”

Each breakfast event features either a keynote speaker or a panel discussion where relevant topics are unpacked.

“The aim is that through the Men in Business platform, men grow to become better husbands, fathers, sons, brothers, employers, business owners, entrepreneurs and leaders – modelled in the example set out for us by Jesus.”

Friday’s meeting saw Baney and Ballito businessman, Darin Owen, talk through the fascinating history of the Dutch East India Company, widely regarded as the largest business to ever exist.

They captivated the crowd with the meteoric rise and downfall of the trading company and shared valuable lessons and insights about business growth along the way.

“I like to take a piece of history and draw lessons from that period to help men be better at home and in business. We need to stand together because it’s tough out there. We have to support each other.”

The breakfast events are free, but registration is required for catering purposes at wavechurch.co.za closer to the time.

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