Vanessa Perumal - JT Communication Solutions

South African Agency Shakes Up PR Landscape: 'Pay What You Can' Model Empowers Startups

Johannesburg, South Africa, 2 April 2023 - A story of resilience and reinvention takes centre stage as South African communications powerhouse, JT Communication Solutions, celebrates its 20th anniversary on April 1st, 2024. Founded by Vanessa Perumal, a resilient business trailblazer and cancer survivor who defied the odds, JT Comms remains the first Black woman-owned communications […]

Vanessa Perumal, a Cancer Survivor with an Artificial Voice, Showcases Resilience as Spokesperson at Presidential Meeting Ahead of Freedom Day Celebrations

Vanessa Perumal, a South African entrepreneur and the founder of JT Communication Solutions, recently had the honour of representing the recipients of the Inaugural National Presidential SMME Awards, JT Communication Solutions won in the category of Best SMME Owned by Persons with Disabilities. She was invited to meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Minister […]

JT Comms SMME Award is a win for African female driven SMMEs and persons with disabilities

On 13 November 2022 JT Communication Solutions (JT Comms) won the Award for SMMEs Owned By Persons with Disabilities at the inaugural National Presidential SMME Awards established by the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) and its agencies, the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA), the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA) and in partnership the European […]

#UniversalPatientPortal potential highlighted at AI in Health Care Summit 2022 - Cancer Survivor speaks without her vocal cords

Johannesburg - South Africa – The Machine Learning Health Care Summit 2022 kicks off at the Hilton Hotel in Johannesburg today with the focus of the conference focusing on the transformation of the healthcare industry in Africa through Artificial Intelligence. AI is increasing efficiencies in drug discovery, radiology, patient risk identification, primary healthcare, diagnosis and […]

Speaking out: Vanessa Perumal overcomes a life-threatening cancer to become the first African speaker at 70th IAL annual meeting

In the space of two short but turbulent years Vanessa Perumal, Managing Director of JT Communication Solutions, has gone from losing her voice to a rare cancer and full laryngectomy to finding it once more as a speaker. Vanessa has been invited to address the 70th annual meeting of the International Association of Laryngectomees in […]

Even in infancy, #Women4Cyber is strongly asserting its leadership and making waves

Even in infancy, #Women4Cyber is strongly asserting its leadership and making waves thanks to the efforts of the collaborative platform initiated by the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) who started the platform in November 2018. #Women4Cyber is a collaborative effort to amplify and accelerate the under representation of European women in the development and […]

Entrepreneurs collaborate to profile Businesses on digital platforms

In a bold move inspired by a collective vision to change the African narrative, #ECAfrica100 which launched at the end of 2018 kick starts a journey to profile100 Entrepreneurs within 100 days with a formidable partnership with Africa Business Radio. Africa Business Radio was conceived and founded by Soji Akinlabi in 2015, on a […]

Sharing 100 Entrepreneur Stories in 100 Days a movement to profile Entrepreneur Connect Africa 100 inspired by African Visionaries

Defying the odds and breaking new ground through a new movement called #ECAfrica100 goes live today using digital media platforms as the opportunity to share African business stories South African Visionary Vanessa Perumal through collaboration in business networks is innovating, breaking new ground and filling a much needed gap to amplify and market African businesses […]

Oliver Mtukudzi Memorial to be held at Joburg Theatre on 5th February 2019 (1952 - 2019)

South Africa joins the world, as we mourn the passing of Zimbabwe’s master of song, Oliver Mtukudzi. “Tuku”, as he was popularly known, passed on this last Wednesday, January 23rd. He was 66 years old. Searching for an mbira sound on the guitar, he fused the Zimbabwean music style “Jiti”, the traditional drumming patterns of […]

Entrepreneur Access through Digital Transformation - 100 Entrepreneur stories in 100 Days

In yet another bold step to create purpose for entrepreneurs and market access, championing the underdog is at the core of a call to action to profile 100 Entrepreneurs in 100 Days. Vanessa Perumal, MD of JT Comms on heeding the call on all South Africans and civil society to play a part in […]

Pioneering Living Legends Multimedia Training Programme Puts Dwindling Arts and Culture Coverage Under The Spotlight

Speaking truth to power, on his poem ‘Degrees’ from the anthology Azanian Love Song, Dr Don Mattera writes “There is no hurt quite like being unloved, unwanted among one’s own, in one’s own land ”. Cultivating a conscious media network was at the core of a gathering of a cohort of storytellers who locked […]

Afternoon Talk, 19 Nov #InTheSpotLight Vanessa Perumal. Managing Director, JT Communication Solutions

Content hosted by iono.fm SA Business Woman a finalist in the 2nd Common Wealth Business Women's Network Awards Commonwealth Businesswoman of the year finalist Vanessa Perumal has turned her small business into a significant brand. This world class nominee has established a globally recognized business that has its main operations at The African Media Resource […]

BizConnect - Vanessa Perumal's Contributions

https://bizconnect.standardbank.co.za/grow/growth-strategies/ready-set-plan-your-2017-business-growth-development-before-you-get-off-the-start-blocks.aspx Vanessa Perumal has been contributing to the Standard Bank's BizConnect portal for a while now. View some of her contributions to this platform where she shares her insights, tips and business advise for Entrepreneurs in general but to SMME's in particular. Vanessa Perumal is an award winning Social Entrepreneur, Connector, Lobbyist, Disruptor, Innovator, Visionary, […]

Roast Lamb with Irisha Luhanga

Watch Taynita Harilal who is joined by Irisha Luhanga as they prepare a scrumptious Lamb Roast. Irisha is the Director of Redefine Human Capital

Visionaries' Lounge - Episode 12: Vanessa Perumal

Watch Visionaries Lounge featuring Vanessa Perumal interviewed by Ayanda Allie Paine A visionary who promotes all things African who founded the network called Africans for Africa. Vanessa always wants to empower entrepreneurs to succeed and grow their networks. Her passion is derived from her mantra of "Strength in Unity" - Partnerships is key ... Watch the […]

Power Life Exclusive with Vanessa Perumal

Vanessa Perumal Chats to Masechaba Ndlovu on Power FM - Power Life Exclusive. Talking all things entrepreneurship, motivation, empowerment of both women and youth and ensuring that knowledge is always accessible and shared. Vanessa also talks passionately of creating those positive African narratives to share with the world at large... Power Life Exclusive with Vanessa […]

SA Business Woman a finalist in the 2nd Common Wealth Business Women's Network Awards

Commonwealth Businesswoman of the year finalist Vanessa Perumal has turned her small business into a significant brand. This world class nominee has established a globally recognized business that has its main operations at The African Media Resource Centre of Excellence in Johannesburg. The centre is the result of the evolution of an idea of […]

Celebrating heritage in conversation with legendary Dorothy Masuka as part of her 80th birthday festivities thanks to Newtown Junction mall

Dorothy Masuka will be celebrated in conversation as part of her 80th birthday celebrations in heritage month thanks to visionary entrepreneurs. The globally acclaimed composer, singer and entrepreneur will be in a dialogue with a network of friends, associates, media and entrepreneurs on 23 September hosted by Newtown Junction mall, the Africans for Africa network […]

African woman of Influence challenges the migration paradigm through Entrepreneurship

Two decades of living and working in Europe, Beatrice Achaleke, a multiple award-winning serial entrepreneur, innovator an accomplished writer - listed as one of the most influential black women in Europe, the author of “Follow me to Africa - in an unspoken conversation with Nelson Mandela” and mother, relocates to SA to set up a […]

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