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Dignitaries from the Chamber and Unisa are (front from left) Andr\u00e9 de Villiers (Chairperson) with Dr Tshepo Feela and Motale Nkgoang; at the back are Morn\u00e9 Heselman (Treasurer), Prof Godwell Nhamo, Prof Motsamai Molefe and Gary Badenhorst (Vice-Chairperson). The keynote speakers from Unisa gave guests food for thought, and Juffroushoogte&amp;#8217;s three-course meal was delicious, as always. Photo: Alida Buckle&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Bonds, new friendships and important business connections were forged at the West Coast Chamber of Commerce&amp;#8217;s networking event on Wednesday 11 June, generously supported by the University of South Africa (Unisa). Dignitaries from the Chamber and Unisa are (front from left) Andr\u00e9 de Villiers (Chairperson) with Dr Tshepo Feela and Motale Nkgoang; at the back are Morn\u00e9 Heselman (Treasurer), Prof Godwell Nhamo, Prof Motsamai Molefe and Gary Badenhorst (Vice-Chairperson). The keynote speakers from Unisa gave guests food for thought, and Juffroushoogte&amp;#8217;s three-course meal was delicious, as always. Photo: Alida Buckle&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Weskussakekamer_62405-1024x433.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Weskussakekamer_62405-1024x433.jpg\" alt=\"Bonds, new friendships and important business connections were forged at the West Coast Chamber of Commerce's networking event on Wednesday 11 June, generously supported by the University of South Africa (Unisa). Dignitaries from the Chamber and Unisa are (front from left) Andr\u00e9 de Villiers (Chairperson) with Dr Tshepo Feela and Motale Nkgoang; at the back are Morn\u00e9 Heselman (Treasurer), Prof Godwell Nhamo, Prof Motsamai Molefe and Gary Badenhorst (Vice-Chairperson). The keynote speakers from Unisa gave guests food for thought, and Juffroushoogte's three-course meal was delicious, as always. Photo: Alida Buckle\" class=\"wp-image-264732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Weskussakekamer_62405-1024x433.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Weskussakekamer_62405-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Weskussakekamer_62405-768x325.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Weskussakekamer_62405.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bonds, new friendships and important business connections were forged at the West Coast Chamber of Commerce&#8217;s networking event on Wednesday 11 June, generously supported by the University of South Africa (Unisa). Dignitaries from the Chamber and Unisa are (front from left) Andr\u00e9 de Villiers (Chairperson) with Dr Tshepo Feela and Motale Nkgoang; at the back are Morn\u00e9 Heselman (Treasurer), Prof Godwell Nhamo, Prof Motsamai Molefe and Gary Badenhorst (Vice-Chairperson). The keynote speakers from Unisa gave guests food for thought, and Juffroushoogte&#8217;s three-course meal was delicious, as always. 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