SuperLead Podcast

On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo continues his conversation with Prof Saurabh Sinha, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg. Prof Saurabh continued unpacking artificial intelligence, decolonization of knowledge and the reality of the fourth industrial revolution.

Under his leadership as the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, the UJ faculty of engineering was ranked number one in Africa in Engineering and Technology according to the Times Higher Education (2017).

Prof Saurabh formerly served as Director of the Carl and Emily Fuchs Institute for Microelectronics at the University of Pretoria, where he graduated with a PhD in electronic engineering. He has authored / co-authored over 100 journal articles and conference papers as well as three books, under his leadership.

On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Prof Saurabh Sinha, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg. Under his leadership as the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, the UJ faculty of engineering was ranked number one in Africa in Engineering and Technology according to the Times Higher Education (2017). We discussed what it takes to build an award-winning faculty.

He shared his self leadership principles as well as organizational leadership principles. We also discussed artificial intelligence development in Africa and how the University of Johannesburg is preparing graduates for the fourth industrial revolution.

Prof Saurabh formerly served as Director of the Carl and Emily Fuchs Institute for Microelectronics at the University of Pretoria, where he graduated with a PhD in electronic engineering. He has authored / co-authored over 100 journal articles and conference papers as well as three books, under his leadership.

On this podcast Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Caroline Mbi-njifor CEO EndLess Life Group, a R10 million SA Company, a pioneer in the provision of comprehensive and integrated medical home health and social services to individuals, families, corporates, bilateral and multilateral organizations.

Caroline shared her personal secrets to success and how she manages to succeed in areas of her life. She unpacked the journey of EndLess Life group and how they are driving the healthcare industry to be more customer-centric.

On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Rendani Mamphiswana, an inspirational and visionary leader. He is the founding president of the Takalani Foundation, which is a organization of professionals and students dedicated to developing future leaders.

Rendani shared leadership insights from the journey of Takalani Foundation including mobilising volunteers, building a strong team and scaling through strategic partnerships. He charged the listeners with a challenge of taking up our roles in shaping our society. He believes in reading and he challenged us to read at least one book a month – 12 books in a year.

On this podcast Maanda Tshifularo interviewed the winner of the MTN Business App of the year (2017) – Donald Valoyi – CEO of Zulzi. Donald spoke about what it takes to building an on-demand App in the groceries, liquor and food industry. He shared insights on tech evolution, start-funding and building a sustainable business.

On this podcast Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Ps Lugisani Nefale, the pastor of 6 months old church – Trinity Impact Church. Ps Lugisani shared insights on how to beat procrastination and kick off what you have been wanting to start.

He is also unpacked the challenges and keys to navigating the early stages of organisation, including casting vision, managing costs, building a team and making tactical pivots along the way.

On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo, interviewed Zipho Sikhakhane (Global Speaker and Strategist). Today Zipho works with executives across huge organisations in South Africa, both in the private and public sectors. She is highly passionate about developing leaders and businesses.

Zipho teaches and provides tools to executives on how to be more effective as leaders, developing company strategy, change management programmes, equipping companies on how to redesign the culture of the organisation. She also runs programmes to develop young entrepreneurs Zipho "the world is our oyster, set your aspirations globally – have a global outlook in terms of how you live, what you want to be, your career. Step out of your comfort zone."