Celebrating Woman’s Month
At Cruze Control, we believe in celebrating the milestones that matter not only in our work, but also in the lives of the incredible people who make up our community. This Women’s Month, we had the joy of sharing gifts with our crew and clients as a small token of our appreciation. These moments of giving are more than just gestures they reflect our commitment to building meaningful connections and celebrating the people who inspire us every day.
Women’s Month reminds us of the strength, resilience, and impact that women bring into our workplaces, our homes, and our communities. It is a time to pause, reflect, and honour the many roles women play as colleagues, mentors, friends, and leaders.
From all of us at Cruze Control, thank you for the heart you bring into every space you enter. May this month inspire us to continue uplifting one another, building each other’s dreams, and creating opportunities where women can thrive.
Food for thought:
It’s always easier to be true and authentic to ourselves while we balance the world around us
(we often do it the other way around but let us lean towards doing what serves us best 😄)
A woman’s voice
We recently invited the incredible Women in our crew to share their thoughts on Womanhood:
- What do you see as one of the Biggest Challenges of being a woman?
- What do you think is one of the greatest joys of being a woman?
We particularly loved the response of Khosi Khumalo (who has graciously given us permission to share her views):

Thank you for inviting me to share my thoughts.
One of the biggest challenges of being a woman is navigating societal expectations while balancing multiple roles professional, personal, and emotional often all at once. It can sometimes feel like we have to excel in every area simultaneously, which can be both rewarding and exhausting.
One of the greatest joys of being a woman is the resilience and strength we discover in ourselves, often in the face of those very challenges. There’s a unique sense of pride in our ability to nurture, lead, inspire, and uplift others, while still embracing our individuality.
Kind regards,
Khosi Khumalo
Thank you Khumalo for sharing this feedback with us.
We can relate so much to what you’ve shared. As women, we often carry the weight of so many expectations and yet, we still find ways to show up fully in each role we hold. It’s not easy, but like you said, it’s in those moments of pressure that our resilience and inner strength truly shine. We love how you’ve highlighted the pride in being able to nurture, lead, and inspire while staying true to ourselves. That’s such a powerful reminder that our value isn’t in being “perfect” at everything, but in the courage, heart, and authenticity we bring to all that we do.
We Care About Our Crew!
We have expanded our Crew Care Team to ensure we support them and make their presence in CC valued. A forward-thinking company who takes the time to reflect and celebrate!

Nazmeera
Moula

Tonia
Collard

Monique
Marankey
Reach out to us at CrewCare@cruzecontrol.io
New crew
Please join us in welcoming 10 new Crew members who joined the Cruze Control Crew between June 2025 to August 2025:
- Jyothi Nukala
- Ganesh Vadlamuri
- Remy Miller
- Aluwani Mathode
- Khosi Precious
- KhumaloIshan Agrawal
- Tholi Khensan
- Leeroy Ruzvidzo
- Kireeti Madanambedu
- Deepika Tiwatane
Celebrating Nikky Sooriakumar
A Milestone Year
This year has been a special one for our founder, Nikky Sooriakumar.
Nikky celebrated his 50th birthday and discovered a new passion for running and cycling. From completing the Cape Town Cycle Tour to conquering the Isuzu Ironman 70.3 in Durban, and now training for the upcoming Cape Town Marathon in October Nikky’s determination, heart, and countless hours of training have all led to remarkable finish lines.
This same spirit is woven into the very foundation of Cruze Control. When Nikky founded the company, he did so with the same grit and heart he brings to every race a drive to move forward, to engage meaningfully, and to connect people in ways that create lasting impact. His vision has always been about more than business; it’s about building genuine relationships and empowering our crew to shape career paths that develop their potential.
As Nikky continues to push new boundaries, he inspires us all to embrace challenges with courage and to celebrate every milestone along the way.
Birthdays
June to August 2025
- Karthikeyan Vonteddu
- Kireeti Madanambedu
- Radhika Chintamaneni
- Vinay Pusuluri
- Angel Kgoputso
- Kalyani Shaganti
- Dirk Van Alphen
- Charity Magabane
- Khosi Precious Khumalo
- Zayaan Stegman
- Anita Maartens
- Kelebogile Ngobeni
- Ampfarisaho Raphalalani

upcoming events
Tech Events:
- Africa Tech Festival
11 – 13 November 2025
See you there
CruzeControl Events
- Movember
- Exciting new Changes in CruzeControl
Watch our socials for updates