About Us

		Andrew Meyer – Chief Executive Officer Andrew has been in the publishing industry since the mid-70s, with a career that encompasses book publishing (consumer – hard and soft cover – plus educational and tertiary publishing) and magazine publishing. After completing his studies as a graphic designer and getting a law degree from UNISA, he started his career in publishing: 1979/7 Photographer for local and international newspapers and magazines 1978/9 Paratus: Defence Force official publication (National Service period) 1980 Photographer on various publications in the USA 1981 Penguin Books (general book publishing) 1989 Random House (general book publishing) 1993 Heinemann Publishers (tertiary and educational publishing) 1996 Primedia Publishing. During his association with Primedia, the following publications were produced: South African Gardening The Home Handyman Out & About Planet E (Edgards) Choices (Pick ‘n Pay) Drive Magazine Soccer News PrimRap (Primedia Group) Discovery (Discovery Health) Colgate-Palmolive (book) Rand Show publications M-Net SuperSport (book) CMA (book) IAAF (Switzerland) (book) ASA (annual report)

		Imraan Mahomed – Chief Financial Officer Imraan studied for a Bcom Degree at Wits University. In 1997, he did his articles at GL Palmer & Co. He consulted for the Laser Group before joining Uniglobe Travel as the Group Accountant. In 2002 he joined Isikhova as the Financial Manager and then as Shareholder and Board Member.

		Adri Viviers - Editor Adri acquired her degree in Journalism and her BA (HONS) in Media Studies from the University of Pretoria where she also served as news editor for their weekly student newspaper, Perdeby. She joined Isikhova Publishing as news journalist immediately after completing her studies. In 2008, Adri took over as editor of Jewellery Biz-News and became editor of SA Jewellery News, Odyssey SA and Jewellex Today in 2009.

		Alice Weil - Watch Editor: SA Jewellery News Alice is now entering her 32nd year with the magazine. She was born in Cape Town and attended the Michaelis School of Art at the University of Cape Town, qualifying in Commercial Art. She worked for Engelhard Industries as a Junior Executive - a company which dealt in precious metals (gold and platinum), as well as forestry and plastics - and remained with them for 10 years. Alice moved into a new field, writing short stories for the SABC Radio's Short Stories from Near and Far. With encouragement from her second husband (who stated: "If you don't like it, you can always resign"), Alice accepted a writing position with SAJN - then known as Diamond News & SA Jeweller - in 1968.

		Joanne Brook - Art Director Joanne completed her BA degree in Graphic Design at Design Centre in Greenside and immediately joined Isikhova Publishing, where she was promoted to head of studio in 2007.

		Linda Meyer - Sales With many years of sales experience Linda looks after our advertising sales for PRECAST magazine. As Linda is not always at the office, she can be reached on her mobile at 083 626-8814.

		Ian Starns: - Sales Ian sells advertising in our jewellery and diamond sector publications. Ian has had many years of experience in media sales and is ideally suited to assist clients with media strategy for this sector.

		Raymond Campling - Editor Raymond with many years of editorial and PR experience is the editor of PRECASAT magazine and he has held this position since 2016. Raymond’s knowledge of concrete, and precast concrete makes him the ideal editor for South Africa’s only dedicated precast magazine. Raymond can also be reached on 076 297-2775.

		Thuli Majola - Administration Thuli joined Isikhova in 2004 after completing her matric at the Limehill High School in Ladysmith in KwaZulu Natal. In 2007, she obtained a Diploma in Office Administration from Damelin.