n this episode of The SuperLead Podcast, Dr Maanda Tshifularo chats with Talifhani Banks, a multi‑award‑winning South African tech entrepreneur, investor, and Group CEO of Analytics X. Talifhani is also the founder of Spaza Eats and Myxpay, two platforms reshaping township commerce and digital payments across South Africa. With expertise in data, software, and systems engineering, he has spent the last decade building technology that bridges informal and formal economies.

Talifhani shares a powerful and deeply personal leadership journey — from putting his family on his payroll, to pushing himself to rise to the next level, to realising that his drive to make his father proud was only the beginning of discovering his own purpose. This is an inspiring conversation about growth, responsibility, and building Africa‑centred tech that transforms lives.

Dr Maanda Tshifularo sits down with Gugu Mkhize, a multi‑award‑winning business leader with over two decades of experience across education, skills development, property, project financing, construction, and corporate consulting.

As the CEO of INSETA, she has transformed the organisation through innovation, digital inclusivity, and her pioneering Excellence Model — leading INSETA to secure 11 local and international accolades. She also holds multiple qualifications, including an MBA, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Digital Transformation at the University of Johannesburg.

In this episode, she shares powerful insights on leadership, organisational excellence, and building impact within South Africa’s skills ecosystem.

Tune in for a masterclass in purposeful leadership.

Victor Sekese, Chief Executive Officer of SNG Grant Thornton, joins Dr Maanda Tshifularo for a powerful and timely conversation on redefining value creation in Africa. Guided by his bold Vision 2030, Sekese is championing a growth model where profitability and purpose are not in competition — but in partnership.

With more than three decades of leadership across the public and private sectors, Sekese shares why sustainable value must extend beyond shareholders to communities, ecosystems, and future generations. As rapid technological change reshapes the next five years, he unpacks how leaders can turn disruption into competitive advantage — and why rigorous ESG reporting is no longer optional, but essential for credible and inclusive growth.

From creating jobs that transform families, to responsible banking that unlocks entrepreneurship, to renewable energy projects that power schools and clinics — this episode highlights the multiplier effect of businesses that choose to grow with intention.

A recipient of the SAICA CEO Award (2023), Sekese reflects on leadership, legacy, and the responsibility corporate leaders carry in shaping South Africa’s economic future.

This is a masterclass in super clarity: building profitable enterprises that truly uplift society.

Zibusiso Mkhwanazi is a visionary entrepreneur redefining Africa’s creative economy.

From investing R2,000 borrowed from his mother to building Avatar, one of Africa’s leading black-owned integrated marketing agencies, Zibusiso’s journey is a powerful lesson in resilience, faith, and bold leadership.

As Executive Chairman of M+N, CEO of Avatar X, and co-founder of Avatar, he has led historic industry milestones — including being appointed the first black-owned lead agency for a top 10 African brand, guiding national communications for the South African Presidency during COVID-19, and expanding into nine African markets.

In this episode, Zibusiso shares:

✅ The real story behind building Avatar

✅ How faith shapes his leadership decisions

✅ Scaling a business across Africa with purpose

✅ Unlocking African creativity for global relevance

✅ Why mentorship and inclusion matter now more than ever

He is also the author of the bestselling book Business by Grace, and the founder of the Mkhwanazi Foundation and David’s League, initiatives committed to developing values-driven African leaders.

This is a conversation about legacy, leadership, and building businesses that uplift others.

🎙️ Press play and be inspired.

Monalisa’s remarkable journey began in 2007 when she started Riverbed as a single mother, unemployed and facing overwhelming odds. Against all expectations, she built an agency that has become a category leader, with revenues exceeding R100 million by 2020.

A multiple award-winning powerhouse, Monalisa has been named AgencyLeader Woman of the Year for three consecutive years, was a finalist for the prestigious RMB Africa Fearless Leader Award, and won the Santam Woman of the Future Award in 2022.

Under her leadership, Riverbed made history as the first agency owned by a woman of colour to rank at the Loeries, breaking barriers in a space long dominated by multinational firms across Africa and the Middle East.

Beyond business, Monalisa is a global speaker, board leader, mentor, and advocate for women leading with authenticity and influence. Guided by her philosophy of the Power of Care, she is committed to creating positive impact through leadership and service.

🎧 Tune in for a powerful conversation on resilience, purpose, and redefining what’s possible.

In this episode, he unpacks what it takes to lead with integrity at the highest levels of responsibility. Drawing from his experience as a former Cabinet Minister, Member of Parliament, Senator, Royal Advisory Council Member, and Founder & Senior Pastor of International Tabernacle Church, Rev. Dr. Dlamini shares profound insights on leadership where faith, governance, and public service intersect.

🎧 In this conversation, he explores:✅ Leadership and integrity in government and public office✅ Transitioning from cabinet leadership to pastoral ministry✅ Faith as a foundation for ethical decision-making✅ Lessons from legislative and national leadership✅ Strategic leadership in economic planning and development✅ Institutional governance and stewardship✅ Balancing power, purpose, and public accountability✅ Preparing the next generation of African leaders

This episode is a must-listen for leaders, policymakers, pastors, and institution builders committed to values-based leadership and lasting impact.

🎙️ Listen now and be inspired.

What does it truly mean to lead with purpose in today’s complex corporate world?In this powerful SuperLead Podcast episode, Zandile Mposelwa — communications and public affairs executive, diversity and inclusion advocate, keynote speaker, and moderator — shares deep insights from over 25 years of leadership experience across FMCG, retail, petrochemicals, and packaging.Currently leading Corporate Affairs at Kellanova South Africa (formerly Kellogg’s), Zandile unpacks how leaders can:✅ Align personal purpose with organisational strategy✅ Build corporate reputation and resilience in uncertain times✅ Lead large-scale social impact initiatives with authenticity✅ Create sustainable value while strengthening an organisation’s licence to operateShe also reflects on the Kellanova Better Days Promise, a social impact programme that has donated over 62 million meals since 2014, and why purpose-driven leadership is no longer optional.With an MBA from Henley Business School, Zandile brings clarity, credibility, and conviction to the conversation — reminding leaders that every action must align with a greater purpose to create meaningful, lasting impact.🎧 Watch now and be inspired to lead with intention.#SuperLeadPodcast #Leadership #PurposeDrivenLeadership #CorporateAffairs #SocialImpact #WomenInLeadership #AfricaLeaders

Siphiwe Moyo is a globally recognised keynote speaker, organisational behaviour specialist, and Executive Director of the Organisational Behaviour Institute (OBI) — an organisation dedicated to building better workplaces.He is also the Founder and CEO of Paradigm People Solutions (PPS), a leadership and organisational development firm working with some of Africa’s leading companies to strengthen organisational culture and human performance.A Hall of Fame speaker and accomplished author of several books, including Building Better Workplaces, Siphiwe is known for blending research-based insights with practical wisdom to help leaders and teams thrive in times of change.In this conversation, we explore:✅ What it truly means to build better workplaces✅ The role of leadership in shaping organisational culture✅ How human performance is strengthened through intentional leadership✅ Practical, research-backed insights leaders can apply immediately✅ Leading teams effectively in times of change and uncertainty

In this compelling episode of the SuperLead Podcast, we sit down with Professor Letlhokwa George Mpedi, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, globally respected legal scholar, and thought leader in leadership, law, and artificial intelligence.Professor Mpedi’s journey is a masterclass in academic excellence and visionary leadership. From earning his B Juris and LLB at Vista University, to completing an LLM in Labour Law and an LLD in Mercantile Law at the @UniversityofJohannesburg, his scholarly path has been marked by distinction and global recognition. His work took him to Germany’s Max Planck Institute as a Research Fellow, supported by the prestigious DAAD awards, shaping his international research footprint.Beyond academia, Professor Mpedi has served in senior leadership roles including Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic and Executive Dean of Law at the University of Johannesburg. He is the Secretary General-elect of the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) and serves on executive committees of Universities South Africa (USAf) and Universitas 21 (U21)—placing him at the center of global higher education leadership.In this conversation, we explore:✅ Leadership shaped by African wisdom and global scholarship✅ The future of higher education in Africa✅ Artificial Intelligence and the Law in a rapidly evolving world✅ What it means to lead with clarity, purpose, and responsibilityProfessor Mpedi is also the author of From the Baobab to the Mosquito: Rethinking Leadership Through African Sayings and co-author of Artificial Intelligence and the Law. An NRF-rated B-category scholar, his influence spans South Africa, the African continent, and the global academic community.This episode is a must-watch for leaders, academics, policymakers, and future change-makers seeking insight into principled leadership grounded in knowledge, culture, and innovation.🎧 Watch now and be inspired to lead with depth and vision.#SuperLeadPodcast #Leadership #HigherEducation #AfricanLeadership #GlobalLeadership #AIandLaw #LabourLaw #PurposeDrivenLeadership #AfricaRising