Dean Faculty of Law UCT – Prof. Penelope...

This week we talk to Professor Penelope Andrews, Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Cape Town. We reflect on some of her motivations to pursue a career in the legal profession to personally make a meaningful difference in society; notabl ...

COO Hirsch’s Homestore: Margaret Hirsch

This week we talk to Margaret Hirsch, COO of Hirsch’s Homestore. We speak about the birth of Hirsh’s and a few of the catalysts behind various milestones in its journey. We discuss how Hirsch’s contributes to entrepreneurship in South Africa by ...

Miss South Africa 2017 – Demi-Leigh Nel Peters

This week we talk to reigning Miss SA 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel Peters about the pageant, how it has impacted on her life and some of the responsibilities that come with being Miss SA. We discuss some of the women’s empowerment work Demi is involved with ...

Afropop musician – Nhlanhla Nciza (Mafikizolo)

This week we talk to multi-award winning Afropop musician Nhlanhla Nciza from Mafikizolo. We reflect on factors that have shaped her career in the music industry, from her parents, to education, to iconic musicians like Brenda Fassie. We also discuss ...

CEO Sigma Capital: Phuti Mahanyele

This week we talk to Ms. Phuti Mahanyele, Executive Chairperson of Sigma Capital, and former Chief Executive Officer of the Shanduka Group, one of South Africa’s leading investment holding companies. We discuss some of the milestones in her career ...

Award Winning Author – Lauren Beukes

This week we talk to award-winning, international best-selling, author Ms. Lauren Beukes. We discuss a few of the catalysts in her career, from winning the Arthur C Clarke award, to tackling social issues with a feminist slant as well as some of the ...

Author and Performer – Gcina Mhlophe

This week we talk to renowned South Africa author and performer Dr Gcina Mhlophe, who has been writing and performing on stage and screen for over 30 years. We discuss landmarks in her career, her efforts to preserve the art of storytelling as a mean ...

High Commissioner of Seychelles – Marie-Antoinette Rose Quatre

This week we talk to the High Commissioner of Seychelles to South Africa Marie-Antoinette Rose Quatre, who shares some of the responsibilities of her role, including participation in decision-making forums and raising awareness of minority groups’ ...

Kelly Khumalo – Afropop Singer

This week we are joined by Afropop entertainer Kelly Khumalo. We discuss the journey of her career so far and its future trajectory; fuelled by a passion to sing, remaining spiritually grounded and exercising the discipline to continue working and re ...

Parliamentarian & Chairperson Portfolio Committee – Social Development:...

This week we are joined by Ms Rosemary Capa – Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development and Member of Parliament for the African National Congress (ANC). We discuss key priorities of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development ...