Background

Ikhono was Established in 2000 by its founding members Zodwa Msimang & Don Mkhwanazi. Now 100% owned by Zodwa Msimang. A compliment of 9 permanent staff members and various consultants depending on the nature of a projects.

Ikhono is owned by Zodwa Msimang. We are an accredited Professional conference and event organiser through the South African Association for the conference industry (SAACI).

We are members of the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA), Black Management Forum (BMF), South African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) and the Business Women Association (BWA).

Zodwa holds a BA in Communications, a Higher Diploma in Education through the University of Zululand and a Public Relations Certificate (Damelin). She has previously worked for a management consultancy, specialising in topical issues, lobbying, management of change, marketing and public relations for eight years before establishing Ikhono.

Competitive Edge

We are focused thus able to give our clients individual attention, as opposed to big firms with too many clients. We believe that collectively we can creatively take our clients through uncharted waters, as well as ensure that through high quality service and effectiveness, we remain beyond reproach.

Our affiliations and strategic alliances nationally enable us to develop access and utilize state of the art methodologies in working out solutions for our clients.

Bbbee Commitment

We create opportunities for previously disadvantaged individuals.
We offer in service training opportunities for students.
We strongly believe in skills development and we participate in learnership programs.
We will out-source event related contract work to SMMEs and PDIs.
We are committed to utilizing locally based suppliers in all our events.
We support youth related programs in KwaMashu Township.

Why Ikhono Communications

We are an SMME that is professional and reliable to deliver.
Comprehensive Management of Events – we offer comprehensive service, from initial concept to the final product/event.
Our team is always available to offer advice, no matter how big or small the function; we will ensure that your function is successful.
Our team – young and dynamic, creative, professional, hands-on, proactive, committed, pay attention to detail.
Our years of experience in the industry give us a professional and competitive edge in the demanding event management industry.
Our expertise in venues scanning and sourcing
We are able to negotiate rates to suit your needs and budget
We retain the services of reputable, professional, reliable service providers, with an emphasis on PDI’s.
We will always ensure personal and excellence in service at all times.
With our quality service, expertise, versatility and flexibility we will transform your function into a memorable, successful and hassle free one.
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Our Clients

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Martin Gasser – Senior Programme Officer – ITCILO

“We have found Ikhono Communications to be very organized and accommodative to us as clients. The staff assisting during the events were highly skilled, professional and very efficient. Ikhono Communications has always offered us an end to end events management service- prior, during and post the event.”

Mr. Sibusiso Mngoma – Senior Manager: Tourism Services

“They ensure that they clearly understand the project and its objectives in order to align themselves accordingly, this always adds value to the projects because they believe in the project and make it their own.”

Ms. Thato Tsautse Managing Director – eThekwini Maritime Cluster

“We can confirm that Ikhono Communications is an excellent and professional service provider. They are highly skilled and their attention to detail is unsurpassed.”

OUR PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS