The Yellow Mic

18.02.2021 - TC spoke to Yolisa Molefe talking about the significance of coaching and training women to accelerate their economic development. Yolisa Molefe is a Professional Accountant (SA), Tax Practitioner and Independent Reviewer who founded SNC-TAX in 2006. She has more than 24years experience in the finance field. She is a mother of two kids and a wife who relies heavily on her family and friend’s support.

28.01.2021 - Edge Development Lab

Background: Dineo Seabe is the Director of Edge Development Lab and a Post-Doctoral Economics Research Fellow at the Stellenbosch University. She holds a joint Ph.D. in Economics from Vrije Universiteit Brussels and Stellenbosch University. She also holds a Masters in Social Science Research Methods from Stellenbosch University. Her work experience includes research at the Human Sciences Research Council, Democracy, Governance and Service Delivery unit where she worked on various projects covering topics such as inclusive governance, social cohesion, CSO-government co-production, community advice offices, and violence prevention. She has a passion for people-centered development and her main research interests are the third sector broadly, public and NGO accountability as well as volunteering and public engagement.

29.10.2020 - On World Stroke Day 29 October 2020; TC spoke Thobeka Nomzamo Sibisi from the Stroke Survivors Foundation (SSF) is a national non-profit organisation that provides physical and emotional support for stroke survivors, their families and caregivers. They support people of all ages and life stages affected by stroke, offer much-needed family support and provide access to a comprehensive network of rehabilitation experts so that you can embrace life post-stroke.

08.10.2020 - I am Polisa Faltein (35), an L&D professional. SOAR’s Vision? SOAR’s aims to provide and introduce leadership development skills and knowledge into the younger generation sooner rather than later.

I was part of a Leadership Programme in CPUT 2004-2006 ( Top Cats) formerly known as Cape Tech, now known as CPUT cape Town campus Obtained intense training and knowledge in Leadership during my 3 years of study. I am currently employed at Santam, as a Learning & Development Manager. I have 10 years of experience in the field of learning and development.

03.09.2020 - Mbali is a Registered Counsellor, who is originally from KZN and now lives in Cape Town; she is passionate about emotional well being.

Shifrah Jacobsin - : It is estimated that only one in four South Africans suffering from a mental illness or disorder will receive some form of care. This means that the majority of people who require access to mental health care services will not get the help they need. In South Africa, some of the barriers that make it difficult for people to access mental health services include the stigma associated with asking for help, long waiting times at local clinics and the high cost of private support. As a low-cost service, the Counselling Hub positions itself as an affordable choice for individuals and families looking to access basic mental health care services

03.09.2020 - Mbali is a Registered Counsellor, who is originally from KZN and now lives in Cape Town; she is passionate about emotional well being

In this episode, TC speaks to Ntombi Mhangwani, who is the director for Integrated Marketing and Communications, and Women’s Forum lead at Accenture Africa. She joined Accenture in 2015, tasked to build strategic value and deliver personalised, unique marketing as well as communications experiences. She also drives initiatives to attain Accenture’s vision to achieve a 50/50 gender balanced workforce by 2025.She holds a Master of Business Administration from Henley Business School and an Honours Degree in Journalism and Media Studies from Rhodes University. She is also studying toward her Ph.D. in Management with a focus on technology and innovation from The Da Vinci Institute.

06.08.2020 - Lidia Rauch - Founder and managing director of Bloom enterprise. Bloom enterprise connects individuals interested in using their resources, skills and or opportunities in a positive way with individuals who will benefit from it. If changing someone's life, adding value in another person's journey is what you would like to do, then Bloom enterprise is the place to be. An enterprise that is motivating us South Africans to give change a chance. Yes change!

Lidia says, South Africa is profoundly unequal, and Bloom enterprise wants to make it possible for individuals to contribute in levelling up the playing field, and building a more equitable society. The vision bloom enterprise has is to facilitate the transformation of thought in order to build an inclusive and equitable South Africa. Their missions is to serve as a catalyst for responsible and active citizenry, by using what is within our power to level the playing field.

www.bloomenterprise.co.za

30.07.2020 - The Yellow Mic

16.07.20 This week TC spoke to Michelle Beh, who plays a dual role at The Jupiter Drawing Room in Cape Town where she drives the existing and new business for the agency, as well as developing brand and communications strategies for their clients such as Burger King SA, Lewis Group, Sasko Bread and Flour, Virgin Group, and KWV Wines. Their conversation was about companies re-branding and re-focusing their brands for the "New Normal".