The Leadership Platform

Adriaan and Louis Groenewald have an exclusive interview with Ellis Mnyandu who leaves Independent Newspapers as its Business Report Editor of six years. Why leave? What will he be doing next? Also hear his views on the political, economic and business landscape?

We engage the SME owners that listened for the previous hour. The SME owners will pitch their business in 30 seconds, share comment and/or ask questions of the panel.

Adriaan and Louis Groenewald, together with Richard Angus, interview SME owner George Argyropoulos, CEO of Cruises International, which started 22 years ago with just one cruise ship, through his dedication, his business now boasts nine cruise ships.

Our theme for the day of ‘Corporate Culture & Organisational Structure’ is introduced by a guest from USB-ED (University of Stellenbosch Executive Development).

Adriaan Groenewald kicks off leader interview with a short book review done by Lorraine Hlapolasa. She reviews a book called 'Lean-In' by Sherly Sandberg which speaks to a woman who aspires to be a leader. Then, they get to know Group CEO for MMI Holdings, Nicolaas Kruger, a little better.

Adriaan and Louis Groenewald interview Nicolaas Kruger, Group CEO for MMI Holdings. He led two giant organisations (Momentum & Metropolitan) through a merger. They also chat to Nicolaas about his personal approach to leadership and who he is as a person.

Adriaan and Louis Groenewald speak with three top 2015 matriculants of Unity Secondary School, about their success, their school and their futures.

Adriaan and Louis Groenewald interview Mncane Mthunzi - President of Black Managers Forum. He has leadership experience in Massmart, Massbuild, Consumer Goods Council and Microsoft. Mncane shares his insights into leadership and transformation from his experiences, both past and present.

Mncane Mthunzi - President of Black Managers Forum, joins Adriaan Groenewald and the rest of the panel to discuss lesson s he's learnt in leadership over the course of his successful and inspirational career.

Adriaan and Louis Groenewald, together with Barbara Dale-Jones, speak with Dr Anthea Cereseto, Principal of Parktown High School for Girls. They are one of the most successful schools in the country and Dr Cereseto shares their successes, planning and leadership principles.