This podcast episode profiles the work of Louise van Rhyn and Partners for Possibility. We explore what it means to lead change through social enterprise without holding formal title. We grapple with complex social challenges, and look at why civic and transformational leaders are needed today in South Africa. This discussion is meant to bring hope that it is possible to change societies from the civic space. [email protected]

This podcast reflects further on my Daily Maverick article where I looked at the ongoing policy debates on amending the Constitution to give more clarity to conditions under which land can be expropriated without compensation. In this podcast I look at both the potential risk of this move as well as imperatives for social change, equity, and redress. [email protected]

In this podcast episode, I explore with Songezo Zibi (former Editor of the Business Day) the scourge of violence against women that engulfs South Africa. We look at the human condition, the factors that give rise to gender-based violence, and explore some of the ways in which this can be overcome. Leave your comments at: [email protected]

My podcast guest today is Ms Noxolo Kahlana, former Chairwoman of Southern African Women Initiative in Energy Efficiency. Noxolo is founder of Energy House, a company that works with businesses in the renewable energy projects. She holds MA in Sustainable Development from the University of Sussex, and MBA from the Gordon Institute of Business Science. In this podcast we discuss challenges faced by women in the renewable energy sector, and strategies to overcome these. [email protected]

In this episode I have a conversation with Songezo Zibi, who is former editor of the Business Day, which is South Africa's premier daily business newspaper. He is a former mining executive and a banker. We talk about South Africa's social strain, the rise of anger on social media, and the character of ethics in society. We look at both the underlying causes and the various ways in which anger in social media manifests itself. [email protected]

In this podcast I tease out some of the ideas that are in my article for the Daily Maverick "When private sector investment creates social impact" - https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2018-07-17-when-private-sector-investment-creates-a-social-impact/ 

I make a point that it is unhelpful to be fixated with government as the ultimate redeemer in society; and that we can generate shared value through partnerships both to overcome present challenges and to create a powerful basis for an innovation-led society. [email protected]

In this podcast I discuss some of the key megatrends in agriculture with Wandile Sihlobo, a leading agricultural economist and commentator. We look at factors that influence change in agriculture in South Africa and globally. The role of technology, infrastructure, and climate are some of the themes we pay a close attention to. [email protected]

In this podcast I have a conversation with with Robyn Whittaker, Stakeholder Engagement lead at Symphonia South Africa; Hannie Kruger, a school principal; and  Kay Vittee, a business leader. The podcast focuses on partnership-driven model for driving positive change in schools. [email protected]

In this podcast episode I have a discussion with Vuyolwethu Dubese on the start up ecosystem in South Africa. Vuyolwethu is Thomson Reuters Ecosystem Manager for Innovation; and she is also the organisation's Youth Perspectives Ambassador. We discuss various challenges facing start-ups, in particular those that are led by women. We look at the role of Venture Capital as well as other ingredients for start-up success in South Africa. [email protected]

In this podcast I discuss the Youth Employment Service (YES) with the CEO Dr Tashmia Ismail. The programme was launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa in March 2018 as a collaborative venture with the private sector, and lays out clear strategies to tackle unemployment in a systematic manner. The private sector plays a central role in creating opportunities for young people. The absorption target is 300 000 of young people placed in apprenticeship-type jobs annually and 1 million over the next three years. Part of his programme is to help small and medium-enterprises to place in employment opportunities young people that cannot be absorbed by major companies. [email protected]