13.10.22 Pt 2 - Does South Africa have a leadership problem or do our leaders simply not care? This week Phumi is joined by Moeletsi Mbeki and they have a conversation about leadership, stunted growth being a massive problem, and whether the ANC is a black party.
More info06.10.22 Pt 1 - Did you have a worst or best teacher at school? Or maybe a most memorable teacher? Should government cover burnout leave? And a Gauteng police station gets robbed of 10 guns!
More info18.08.22 Pt 1 - Phumi spent some time looking at what qualifications top employers around the world are looking for, Mariah Carey might not be the ‘Queen of Christmas’, and Elon Musk jokes about buying Manchester United.
More infoFor decades, rural children in South Africa have suffered a debilitating condition: an estrangement from learning that causes a lifetime of struggle. An NPO in Mpumalanga, Good Work Foundation, is providing an antidote. Listen to find out how they’ve achieved an average pass rate of 23% to 96% in just two years.
More infoHave you ever thought about stationery being a commodity tool helping you through your life journey? Thuto Stationery is a local specialist manufacturer and distributor of quality driven stationery products. The company was founded with a creative spirit and a focused objective – to offer students, schools, and businesses alike, a stylish, authentic stationery line that encompasses cultural individuality and excellence. This is a humbling story of lack being the inspiration to create a product that is now available at Makro and Takealot - an inspirational conversation with Levi Mnguni from Thuto Stationery about making failure a part of your success. “Thuto ke Lesedi” - education is a light. Visit thutostationery.co.za to become a part of this inspirational story! Brought to you by Catalytic.
More infoMKT tells us why Everton and Rafa Benitez were alway going to be a disaster! How long will it take for Manchester United to recover from their current slump? Is Novak Djokovic going to be banned from everywhere on Earth, is he even allowed to have a tennis court at home? Is Lewis Hamilton right to withhold his services if the FIA don't amend the result from Saudi Arabia? Ryan gives his thoughts on why Schools should let people be themselves. There's an issue about lunch and Ryan is not happy.
More infoPt 2 - “We read to know we're not alone.” Meet Thami Sibenya, tutor at the Atlegang bana foundation based in Dobsonville Soweto. They aim to uplift the minds of children by tutoring them on weekends and teaching them to read and improve their education.
More infoThis week, Jaco’s guest is a solutions driven businessman who offers bespoke distribution of products and services for education, entertainment and more. It’s still all about connecting people. As a specialist of 20 years in the sound industry, being solutions driven is in Gareth Edwards’ blood. Current industries served by Solutions Unlimited include churches, schools and au pairs teaching online, plus sound and video in restaurants for ambience or live gigs. With Solutions Unlimited’s product offerings including audio recording and streaming equipment, cameras and much more – perhaps you can help #BOOST this business!
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How to Argue
Not a week goes by where you don’t see two neanderthals abusing each other because they have a different point of view online. Do you wonder, like I do, if their anger and stupidity could be channeled into great arguments that might change minds and move us all forward, instead of making us dumber and more primitive?
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