In this episode of Khuluma Ukhululeke on North Coast Radio 104.0 MHz, we dive deep into the world of public sector asset management with Kaveer Harrilall and Samantha Makhwara from the Strategic Infrastructure Management Group.

As cities and municipalities grapple with aging infrastructure and outdated asset registers, the need for innovative solutions has never been more pressing. Kaveer and Samantha shed light on the concept of integrated infrastructure ecosystems, which aim to create a single, trusted source of asset information across various domains. This approach not only streamlines data management but also enhances decision-making capabilities for public sector managers by integrating geospatial data, financial information, and condition assessments. Discover how modernizing asset registers and transitioning from reactive to predictive maintenance can help cash-strapped municipalities improve budgeting, resource allocation, and audit readiness.

Tune in for a comprehensive look at how digital technologies and strategic partnerships are driving better service delivery outcomes and shaping the future of public sector infrastructure.

In this episode, we engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Obakeng Kgethe who is the Executive Growth & Strategy Manager from the Broll Property Group, exploring the intricate relationship between public sector property management and community impact. We delve into the importance of asset management, the role of technology in transforming public services, and the potential for collaboration between the public and private sectors.

Join us as we uncover how effective management of public assets can lead to meaningful improvements in service delivery and community well-being.

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:00) The Impact of Public Sector Work

(05:30) Understanding Public Sector Property Management

(10:00) Asset Optimization and Underutilized Properties

(15:00) Digital Transformation in Asset Management

(20:00) The Future of Public Property Management

(25:00) Conclusion and Closing Thoughts

Welcome to this special broadcast from North Coast Radio 104.0 MHz. In this data-driven episode, current affairs production sits down with John Jack, CEO of Galetti Corporate Real Estate, to explore the structural mechanics of public sector property, asset disposal, and strategic commercial partnerships. Recorded ahead of the 16th Annual Public Sector Property and Asset Management Conference (taking place from 17–18 September 2026 at The Capital, Zimbali, Durban), this discussion unpacks actionable solutions for South Africa's infrastructural economy.

Key Discussion Highlights

The State Portfolio Challenge: Analyzing why government-held property portfolios frequently face administrative bottlenecks, vacancy issues, and the underlying accountability deficit in public custodianship.

Unlocking Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs): Examining how regulatory adjustments and reduced red tape can successfully catalyze private sector capital deployment into state and municipal arenas.

Practical Market Conversions: Real-world case studies detailing commercial office-to-residential conversions, legacy retail transformations, and geospatial data-mapping applications.

Economic Impact & Growth: Reallocating locked-up "dead capital" into high-demand housing, industrial warehousing, and sustainable infrastructure to stimulate regional GDP.

Can idle government-owned real estate become a driver of capital rather than a drain on the fiscus?

In this special current affairs podcast, North Coast Radio’s Current Affairs Producer Lwazi Manqele sits down with Annette Lindeque, Chief Executive Officer of Intersite Asset Investments. Recorded ahead of the 16th Annual Public Sector Property and Asset Management Conference at The Capital Zimbali in Durban, Lindeque unpacks Intersite’s progressive model for public asset optimization under the theme "Public Assets for Public Value: Digital Foundations, Resilience and Sustainable Real Estate in the Public Sector." Tune in as we explore:The Intersite Model in Action: How transport hubs like Cape Town Station were successfully repositioned into vibrant economic nodes delivering thousands of student accommodation beds. Unlocking Private Investment: The roughly 30 development partnerships representing close to R9 billion in private-sector investment, alongside a major rooftop solar rollout across 12 sites. Overcoming Structural Obstacles: Tackling deferred maintenance, fragmented institutional responsibilities, and unreliable asset registers through modern digital infrastructure—including GIS, BIM, IoT sensors, and digital twins. Strategic Policy Reform: Lindeque's definitive take on the immediate digital and performance-based reforms needed to turn state property portfolios into sustainable economic drivers.

Whether you are a municipal leader, property professional, investor, or citizen invested in public sector efficiency, this episode offers a forward-looking roadmap for South Africa's public infrastructure landscape

Is the restructuring of Eskom a necessary modernization or a calculated move to hand profitable public assets over to private control?

In this feature episode of Khuluma Ukhululeke: The Industry Torque Show on North Coast Radio 104.0 MHz, host Lwazi Manqele sits down with Mbali Ngwenda, Communications & Media Relations Manager for NUMSA. Together, they break down the high-stakes battle for South Africa's energy sovereignty, exploring the macroeconomic realities of grid unbundling, industrial tariffs, and the future of the working class.

Key Discussion Points:

00:00 - Introduction: The State of South Africa's Energy Sector and Utility Pressures

05:15 - Unpacking the Unbundling: What Shifting Transmission Assets Means for Public Infrastructure

14:30 - Union Power vs. Grid Tension: Protecting Jobs in Heavy Industries and Manufacturing

26:40 - The Financial Realities: Balancing Sovereign Debt, Tariffs, and State Ownership

38:10 - The Road Ahead: NUMSA’s Strategy for Equitable Energy Access

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NUMSA's Mbali Ngwenda joins North Coast Radio to break down the BAIC Motors strike in Coega — slashed wages, disputed labour rules, and the human cost.

Brian Mpono, CEO of Oceans uMhlanga Development, joins Lwazi Manqele on Khuluma Ukhululeke to discuss how KwaZulu-Natal is positioning itself as South Africa's next bleisure economy hub. Discover insights into tourism, business travel, investment, infrastructure development, destination marketing, job creation, hospitality, and economic growth shaping the future of KZN.

In this exclusive interview, Adv. Mtho Xulu, President of the South African BRICS Business Council, shares his vision for South Africa's future within BRICS.

Discover how BRICS plans to:

• Increase exports and industrialisation

• Support SMEs with improved trade finance

• Expand electric vehicle manufacturing

• Promote local supplier development

• Strengthen Africa's position in global trade

• Create jobs and opportunities for young South Africans

The discussion also explores South Africa's preparations to chair BRICS in 2028 and what businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, and students should expect over the coming years.

Guest: Adv. Mtho Xulu

President, South African BRICS Business Council

Interviewer: Lwazi Manqele

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A Legacy of PossibilityAs the orchestra prepares for significant performances—including high-profile events on Freedom Day—the impact of their work remains clear. These exchanges provide young musicians with the practical meaning of unity, discipline, and collective achievement, effectively challenging stereotypes on both sides of the ocean."Creativity can heal and unite," the Embassy notes, emphasizing that the association with MIAGI helps connect South Africa to a global narrative of hope. After 25 years, MIAGI continues to prove that when young people from different walks of life pick up their instruments, they do more than play music—they build the future.