“Commit fully to your sacred cause. Do not hesitate. Do not draw back. Be bold. Be powerful. Do not delay. Start now.”
This Monday we’re celebrating two of TAG (Travel Assignment Group)’s rising stars. While we’re fortunate to have an incredible team across the business, today the spotlight shines brightly on Themba Mpemvu & James Gerber
👏 Finance | Invoicing Team Leader
A huge congratulations to Themba on his well-earned promotion to Invoicing Team Leader.
We admire the professionalism, leadership and positive attitude Themba brings to Team TAG every day.
Our Admin Manager, Pauline Collinson summed it up perfectly:
“Themba joined TAG Travel in April 2023 as a learner working in our invoicing department. Since then, he has grown from strength to strength, mastering the entire invoicing portfolio through dedication and hard work. His ability to prove himself has earned him the full support of the finance team & everyone who works with him across the company. Through his exceptional performance and leadership potential, we are delighted to promote him to the position of Invoicing Team Leader. I am very excited for Themba and his well-deserved promotion and I look forward to watching him grow even more and continue making us proud!”
Congratulations, Themba. This is just the beginning.
🏆 Champion On and Off the Clock
When James Gerber isn’t looking after our SSME clients, analysing reports or ensuring every client receives the exceptional TAG experience, he’s busy competing at the highest level of endurance sport.
James recently won his age group at the South African Duathlon Championships, earning the honour of representing South Africa at the World Duathlon Championships in:
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates – 15 November 2026
🇨🇦 Edmonton, Canada – 18 July 2027
Before then, he’ll be chasing another ambitious goal at the Amsterdam Marathon on 18 October 2026, where he’s aiming to break the 2 hour 30 minute barrier.
We asked James to share the five principles that keep him race fit and life fit:
🗨️ James’ Top 5 Winning Mindset
▪️ Use your time wisely – everyone has the same 24 hours.
▪️ Never stop learning and improving yourself.
▪️ Confidence goes a long way.
▪️ It’s easy when life is going well. The real test is how you respond on the hard days.
▪️ “Look the dog in the eye.” Never be afraid of what might go wrong. Believe in yourself and prove yourself right.
Simple. Honest. Powerful.
👥 Gentlemen, thank you for inspiring Team TAG. You both embody enthusiasm, humility and excellence and we’re incredibly proud to have you on this journey with us.
Here’s to your next milestones, your next victories and your continued success.
Happy Monday Taggers – let this be the reminder to ‘get on your bike’ and take action. Live the life of your dreams!! 💙
Jonathan Gerber Joelene Roberts Gavin Stevens Debbie Van Heerden Irene Van Aswegen Henry Annandale Gillian Hurford