A year after his second appearance, Abo Booi returns to the C.Cast for Part 3, continuing one of our most meaningful conversations about the reality of working as a filmmaker and creative in South Africa.

Abo shares the emotional, financial and practical challenges of building a career in a difficult creative economy, speaking about resilience, critical mass, social capital, and the tension between talent and opportunity.

We explore what it takes to grow in the South African film industry, how to think about ownership and storytelling, and why African creatives need stronger ecosystems to thrive.

He also gives insight into his new Afrofuturist sci-fi short film and the process of developing it into a full feature, breaking down how low budget filmmaking, consistency and strategic relationships shape long-term growth.

If you are a filmmaker, creator or entrepreneur navigating the African creative landscape, this episode will feel like a mirror.

South African digital creator Doqter Cabbage (Mqhelomhle Moyo) sits down with us to talk about clean comedy, African storytelling and the creative discipline behind his viral skits.

From GTA South Africa to How to Train a South African Dog, he breaks down how he writes, shoots and edits his ideas, how brand deals fit into the bigger picture and why creators need to protect themselves from platform dependency.

He also reflects on early lessons from his sister, the lack of knowledge he had when starting out and how those moments shaped the creator he is today.

A thoughtful, funny and practical conversation for anyone building a creative career in Africa.

Tech should empower, not intimidate.

Google South Africa’s Country Director, Kabelo Makwane, breaks down what real digital inclusion looks like, how AI readiness starts with understanding, and why human-first tech leadership is Africa’s opportunity to shine.If you're building something, learning something, or just trying to keep up, this one's worth your time.

Emmanuel Omokhegbe believes the real shift in work isn’t about quitting your job. You need to change your mindset.

As founder of Swiftbooked, he’s helping South African entrepreneurs automate bookings and reclaim their time. This conversation explores the rise of AI, small-business innovation, and why thinking like a co-founder might be the future of work.

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We've got Zimbabwe-born, Cape Town-based DJ and producer Tashinga serving the real recipe behind building a creative career in the modern era. From streaming and the attention economy to authenticity and independence, he breaks down the highs and lows of navigating an industry where the algorithm rewards trends but punishes originality.Known for his Winehouse rooftop sessions and Afro-tech sound, Tashinga brings a refreshing honesty about how creatives can cook their own lane, without losing their flavour.If you’ve ever felt boxed in by algorithms or drained by the pressure to perform online, this one’s for you. We’re not just talking numbers, we’re cooking lessons for creatives who want to build something that lasts.

Creativity, mental health, and technology come together in this rich, flavourful conversation with LUUKHANYO, a South African Contemporary R&B and Hip-Hop artist who is cooking up a fresh take on the music industry.He shares his recipe for balancing artistic authenticity with the pressures of the modern music scene and mental well-being. LUUKHANYO stirs in insights about how artificial intelligence is changing the way creatives work, enhancing productivity but requiring careful seasoning with discipline and control.This episode serves up how to use AI as a powerful tool without letting it take over your creative kitchen, blending innovation with self-care and intention.If you want to taste the future of music through the eyes of one of South Africa’s rising stars, this conversation is a must-listen.Come join us at the table and cook up your own success.

How do you turn culture into cashflow without losing the soul?
Artist and creative director Kay Kay (Keike) Ribane breaks down the Ribane method: Usurpa (fine-art NFTs), Mungu Creative Lab (kidswear), luxury campaigns, and the day-to-day systems that keep the work funded—treatments, timelines, proposals, and rituals that outlast motivation.

In this episode:

• Packaging South African stories for global partners

• The ideas → decks → delivery pipeline (that actually pays)

• Staying booked: seasonality, calendars, and systems

• How discovery really happens now (TikTok, community, referrals)

• Building with family and protecting the work’s spirit

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The internet remembers, so post like it matters. In this episode we break down how to be honest and responsible online without going quiet. You will hear a practical playbook for reviewing your timeline, owning mistakes in public, and building trust with your audience, your partners, and your community.

What we cover:

• Why old posts still shape your reputation

• A simple way to review and update your past content

• How to respond when you cross a line, apology, then action

• The South African layer, and why it resonates globally

• The three outcomes we should design for online, Unity, Accountability, Opportunity

Add your thoughts after listening. What are the red lines for honest public conversation where you live?

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What does it take to turn curiosity projects into a $2.5 M AI empire?

In this C.Cast episode, Jean Jacque Janse van Rensburg reveals:

• The exact moment he ditched university for self-education

• How a dorm-room T-shirt hustle funded his first software build

• AI shortcuts that slash client costs by 60 % with live examples

• Why African problem-solving outpaces Silicon Valley playbooks

Get Jean Jacque’s free “AI Systems Cheatsheet” and start building smarter today:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15hOytLIH9eQ71ZarTl1amWGasEdREJUB1nmRvZqHWmU/edit?usp=sharing

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Keywords: AI systems, startup playbook, African entrepreneurship, business automation, Jean Jacque podcast, Creatrepreneur Channel, scale-up strategy

In this powerful episode of C.Cast, we unpack the weight of General Mkhwanazi’s explosive claims: that cabinet-level politicians may be shielding cartel-linked murders.
But this isn’t just about the headlines.
This is about what business can do.
From blackouts to broadband, the cost of doing business is now a cost to young South Africans' futures.
-How do we flip this script?
-How do we raise the vuvuzela instead of watching in silence?
If you’re a builder, pivoting with purpose, or a business leader with influence - this open letter is your invitation to act.

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