Gender-based violence is perpetrated by men, but it often feels like its victims, women, are left to pick up the pieces. That’s why on Friday, 3 December, we handed the Space over to a panel of men on Twitter to discuss how they and men, in general, could take responsibility in creating a safer society for South Africa’s women and children. 

TRIGGER WARNING: Subject matter relating to gender-based violence

DISCLAIMER: The views in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of Standard Bank.

Founder and CEO of Rockets, Sean Barber, speaks to Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, about diversifying a business, including how to diversify 'within brand', the difference between a chain and a brand, and the product lifecycle.

Founder and CEO of SweepSouth, Aisha Pandor, speaks to Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, about what business introspection involves, dealing with rejection, overcoming financial illiteracy and having a growth mindset

Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, speaks to South Africa’s Brow Queen, Unaiza Suliman, sharing her advice on customer acquisition, and creating and growing a successful franchise business.

In Part 2 of the Borrowing For Your Needs podcast series focusing on home loans, Jaco and Lwando discuss the importance of ensuring that you find ways to secure an interest rate that is affordable through taking care of their credit score or putting down a deposit and how you can protect themselves from the volatility of interest rates. #ItCanBe #BeWalletwise

Home ownership is a dream for many of us, but before that dream becomes a reality there are many important factors that you needs to consider. The Borrowing For Your Needs podcast series second leg focuses on Home Loans, it’s in three parts the first being “Key considerations to consider before purchasing a home”. Our hosts are Jaco Du Plooy, Home Services and Lwando Manyamalala Head of Product Economics at Standard Bank Home Services. #ItCanBe #BeWalletwise

Men’s mental health is a conversation that society is only just beginning to discuss. Our host Sam the Challenger talks to entertainer Carpo More on his own battle with mental health, with Standard Bank’s head of Wealth Academies Dr Thandu Tshume adding his insights into the link between financial stresses and the mental health of men and people in general. #ItCanBe

Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, speaks to South Africa’s Brow Queen, Unaiza Suliman, about customer acquisition and retaining that customer base.

Founder and CEO of SweepSouth, Aisha Pandor, shares her views with Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, on how to determine price when entering the market.

Many people struggle to live within their means. Our hosts Sam the Challenger and Dineo Tsamela discuss issues surrounding this, such as black tax and intergenerational wealth, with Standard Bank’s head of Wealth Academies Dr Thandu Tshume. Can we move towards a #FinanceFitSA? #ItCanBe