On the Couch with MEX

In this episode, we welcome back Glenn Gillis for the second part of fascinating and enlightening conversation around all things gaming and gamification.

Glenn is the co-founder and CEO of Sea Monster, and the chairperson of Games for Change Africa.

Glenn is a seasoned entrepreneur with 25 years of experience as a senior executive and consultant in the creative industries.

He is an expert on the role that technology plays in storytelling and a thought-leader on how impact games and immersive technologies (AR & VR) can be used to build brands and drive effective learning outcomes in Africa and beyond.

Prior to Sea Monster, Glenn served as the General Manager at two of South Africa’s leading film and animation companies: Moonlighting Film Services and Clockwork Zoo - Africa’s largest animation studio at the time.

Glenn is the co-founder and CEO of Sea Monster, and the chairperson of Games for Change Africa.

Glenn is a seasoned entrepreneur with 25 years of experience as a senior executive and consultant in the creative industries.

He is an expert on the role that technology plays in storytelling and a thought-leader on how impact games and immersive technologies (AR & VR) can be used to build brands and drive effective learning outcomes in Africa and beyond.

Prior to Sea Monster, Glenn served as the General Manager at two of South Africa’s leading film and animation companies: Moonlighting Film Services and Clockwork Zoo - Africa’s largest animation studio at the time.

Welcome to part two of my engaging interview with one of Roc Nation's many visionaries.

Mahlatse is the Managing Director of Roc Nation Sports International in Africa. Previously, he served as the CEO of the Kolisi Foundation.

His academic journey includes studying Biochemistry at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and recently completing a Masters in International Affairs, with a focus on Cybermediation, at King's College London.

At heart a peacemaker, Mahlatse has provided consultancy services to various organizations in the realms of sports, education, and corporate sectors, specializing in mediation, dispute resolution, inclusive leadership, and organizational culture, among other areas.

A dedicated family man, Mahlatse is happily married to his wife, Lusanda, and together they have three daughters. They reside in Cape Town. He is deeply committed to promoting values of collaboration, integrity, and continuous learning across various sectors, including business and NGOs.

Whether it's through his public speaking engagements, facilitating dialogues, or spending time with his family, Mahlatse is dedicated to making a positive impact in the world.

Mahlatse Mashua who is the Managing Director of Roc Nation Sports International in Africa joined me in studio on (Thursday 31st October) on CapeTalk just after 9pm on the show called “The business of Entertainment”.

And we have a rebroadcast on a Sunday night at 9pm on CapeTalk.

Previously, Mahlatse served as the CEO of the Kolisi Foundation.

His academic journey includes studying Biochemistry at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and recently completing a Masters in International Affairs, with a focus on Cybermediation, at King’s College London.

At heart a peacemaker, Mahlatse has provided consultancy services to various organizations in the realms of sports, education, and corporate sectors, specializing in mediation, dispute resolution, inclusive leadership, and organizational culture, among other areas.

A dedicated family man, Mahlatse is happily married to his wife, Lusanda, and together they have three daughters.

He is deeply committed to promoting values of collaboration, integrity, and continuous learning across various sectors, including business and NGOs.

Whether it’s through his public speaking engagements, facilitating dialogues, or spending time with his family, Mahlatse is dedicated to making a positive impact in the world.

Since Real Concerts’ inception in 1994, Roddy Quin has gained a reputation as one of South Africa’s most adventurous promoters and has successfully brought to the country many heavyweight music acts, among them:

Massive Attack, Garbage, Placebo, Skunk Anansie, Spin Doctors, Hootie & the Blowfish, Tevin Campbell, Youssou N ‘Dour, Tracy Chapman, Simple Minds in amongst others.

Lots to digest including Big Concerts , Johnny Clegg and much more.

On Thurs 17th Oct on CapeTalk on the show the business of entertainment just past 9pm (21H00) we had in studio the founder of Real Concerts & RAM – Real Artist Management, Roddy Quin.

Roddy has been involved in concert promotion and artist management for the past 36 years, working with both international and South African events and artists.

In the culturally isolated 1980s, Roddy was intimately involved in the careers of (amongst others) two of South Africa’s hottest acts – Johnny Clegg and Mango Groove, whom he toured with both at home and abroad.

Ivor Haarburger occupied various roles at Gallo in his 40 years, from Marketing and Sales, to A&R and eventually as CEO.

In his time at Gallo he also signed some of the South Africa's greatest artists.

These include:

Ladysmith Black Mambazo,

The Mahotella Queens,

Stimela,

Ray Phiri,

Don Laka,

Harari,

Lucky Dube,

Gito Baloi,

Miriam Makeba and,

Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse.

Ivor Haarburger a giant in 🇿🇦 music industry occupied various roles at Gallo in his 40 years from Marketing and Sales to A&R and eventually CEO.

In his time not only did he break iconic international acts in the country, like Boney M, Donna Summer, Richard Clayderman and Barry White, he also signed some of the country’s greatest artists

Some of these include:

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

The Mahotella Queens

Stimela

Ray Phiri

Don Laka

Harari

Lucky Dube

Gito Baloi

Miriam Makeba

Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse.

Jon Savage has a mind filled with brilliant information and he my guest was on the Business of Entertainment, last night on Cape Talk, talking podcasting and more.

Jon's impressive resume includes:

•⁠ ⁠DIRECTOR of INBROADCASTING

•⁠ ⁠FOUNDER of the AFRICAN PODCAST NETWORK and AMPD STUDIOS

•⁠ ⁠CONTENT STRATEGIST for HAVE YOU HEARD (www.haveyouheard.co.za)

•⁠ ⁠Host of What's Your Poison and the Digital Savage podcasts

•⁠ ⁠www.jonsavage.com

This past Thursday at 9pm ( 19th Sept ) on CapeTalk #businessofentertainment we had in studio, Ricardo Mackenzie, the Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape Government in the 7th Administration.

We will hear about the plans the Minister has for the next couple of years and more.

Show producer - Barry Maré.