As the year winds down and the December heat turns up, the team at S.A. Shade is still hard at work — stitching, creating, and keeping things moving during one of our busiest times of the year. But even in the rush to shutdown, there’s always room for a bit of festive fun and laughter.
To celebrate the season, we asked our team a series of light-hearted Christmas questions — from donkey carts to choirs, snacks, and stressed elves. The answers give a genuine glimpse into the personalities, humour, and teamwork that make S.A. Shade what it is.
Here’s what our team had to say… 🎅🎶🧵
- If Santa had to deliver gifts in South Africa, do you think he’d switch to a bakkie, a donkey cart… or just Uber? Why?
Carol: “Definitely a donkey cart, because that’s the only way he’ll be able to get to all areas in South Africa.”
- What’s the “most South African” thing Santa could leave under your tree? (Besides a braai pack!)
Ryan: “A six-pack of beer.”
- If you had to explain your job to Santa’s elves, what would you tell them first?
Anrich: “I’m a specialist in custom-made products. I get to be very creative in my job.”
- If your manager dressed up as Santa, how quickly would the team notice?
Siseko: “Very quickly. He’s always in his S.A. Shade uniform, so the red suit — and the change in the way he walks — would give him away immediately.”
- Who in the team would make the best and worst elves?
Heinrich: “The best elf would be Elroy – he always makes my day. The worst elf would be Ryan, because he doesn’t always like to share.”
- If S.A. Shade had a Christmas mascot, what would it be?
Devine: “A stressed elf, because December is the busiest time of the year for us.”
- If your job had a Christmas soundtrack, which song would play every time you clock in?
Robin: “Jingle Bells”
- If your uniform had a Christmas version, what would it look like?
Badrun: “Christmas hats made from shade cloth. It will get us all in the Christmas spirit.”
- If you could decorate one tool or machine for Christmas, which one would you choose and why?
Shaun: “The eyelet machine. I like shooting eyelets and decorating the machine will make it more festive.”
- If S.A. Shade had a staff Christmas choir, which co-worker would be the star?
Lee-Anthum: “Me! Because I’m the strongest singer in the group.”
- If our workplace had a Christmas talent show, what “talent” would you perform?
Lorraine: “Stitching – I’m really good at my job.”
- If you could vote for the person with the “Most Christmas Spirit” who would you vote for and why?
Elroy: “I would vote for Ryan. He’s full of surprises, always in good spirits, and constantly smiling.”
- If we had an “Elf of the Year” award for the person who helped the most, who would you vote for and why?
Meagan: “I would vote for Tiaan. He’s always willing to help and answer questions.”
- If we had to choose someone to be our Christmas DJ, who would it be… and what song would they play first?
Melvin: “Shaun, because he loves to play beat-heavy music. His would probably play Amapiano first.”
- If the team had to take a Christmas group photo, who would pose seriously… and who would strike a dramatic model pose?
Lelethu: “I think Lorraine would be the serious one and Heinrich would strike a pose.”
- If we had a Christmas fashion show made from scrap fabric, who would absolutely steal the show?
Lauren: “Lee-Anthum by far. She loves to dress up, especially on Fridays.”
- Who in the team is most likely to be found near the snacks at the Christmas party?
Chaney: “Elroy. He loves a good snack.”
- Who is most likely to bring the loudest laugh to the Christmas party?
Jonathan: “Ryan. He gets excited very easily.”
- What’s tougher: the December heat… or the last week of work before shutdown?
Maria: “The heat, because I enjoy what I do.”