VOW BREAKFAST

In Conversation with Londiwe Hlatshwayo

This week on World of Work, we speak to Londiwe Hlatshwayo, Founder and Director of Landtech Geomatics and the GreenCycle Initiative. With over a decade of experience in geomatics and environmental sciences, Hlatshwayo works at the intersection of environmental sustainability, data, and community development. Through the GreenCycle Initiative, she is…

10 Mar 10 min

In Conversation with Siyabonga Maloka

This week on Sports Corner, we speak to Siyabonga Maloka, a seasoned football development coach known for his specialised one-on-one training sessions focused on improving a player’s game IQ, decision-making, and position-specific performance. While traditional football coaching often happens in team environments, Maloka’s approach focuses on individual player development identifying…

10 Mar 8 min

In Conversation with Hendrick Makaneta

Two lecturers from Stellenbosch University were recognised on 17 February 2026 at the 2025 Absa Stokvel Awards for creating an innovative stokvel model that blends financial support with academic accountability. Conceptualised by Phodisho Kgwale, a lecturer in academic and professional literacies at the university’s Language Centre, and Reginald Kgwedi from…

9 Mar 9 min

In Conversation with Dj Moma

DJ MOMA is a Sudanese-born, New York-raised DJ and music producer whose global journey has landed him at the heart of South Africa's vibrant music scene. Known for his wildly successful event series Everyday People, he has performed for audiences around the world. Now, with his debut single "Party Starter"…

5 Mar 11 min

In Conversation with Dr. Syleecia Thompson

Dr. Syleecia Thompson is an entertainment executive, producer, and professor with over 25 years of experience in music, television, and film. As founder and CEO of Dr. Syleecia Productions, she has overseen more than $20 million in projects and tours. She manages Grammy-nominated artist Syleena Johnson and carries on the…

4 Mar 12 min

In Conversation with Romanda Hombir

Romanda Hombir is the 2024 Miss World South Africa Second Princess, but her work goes far beyond the crown. As a clinical audiologist and founder of Caring Purpose NPC, she has spent the last two years building real, lasting change in communities across Gauteng and beyond. Her organisation focuses on…

3 Mar 14 min

In Conversation with Nthatisi, COJ

The Johannesburg Open is a prestigious golf tournament that brings together top local and international players to compete at the Houghton Golf Club. For the City of Johannesburg, hosting this event is about more than just sport—it's a chance to boost tourism, create economic opportunities, and put the city in…

3 Mar 11 min

In Conversation with Rose Modise

Rose Modise is a Recruitment Associate at ALX Africa with over five years of experience in EdTech and consulting. She uses data tools like Excel and Power BI to improve recruitment, increase learner enrollment, and reduce dropouts. In one standout achievement, she raised program graduation rates from 2% to 48%…

2 Mar 13 min

In Conversation with Venom & Shishiliza

Johannesburg duo Venom & Shishiliza return with their emotionally layered new single Khumbula, the first official release from their forthcoming project Love Is Pain 2. The track continues the duo’s signature blend of melody-driven storytelling and heartfelt collaboration, diving deep into themes of longing, reflection, and unfinished love. Khumbula features…

26 Feb 12 min

In Conversation with Lerato Sengadi

Lerato Sengadi is a Soweto-born marketing strategist, PR specialist, and cultural thought leader with over 15 years of experience in South Africa’s advertising and entertainment industries. A graduate of the AAA School of Advertising, she began her career in copywriting before carving out a powerful niche in PR and brand…

25 Feb 13 min

In Conversation with Mokgadi Mashishi

Leading the Africa Access Markets portfolio at Organon South Africa is Mokgadi Mashishi, who is responsible for expanding access to women’s health services across the continent. With over 25 years of experience across public health, private healthcare, academia and the pharmaceutical sector, Mashishi works closely with governments, policymakers and civil…

24 Feb 12 min

In Conversation with Siyasanga Monoalibe

This week on Sports Corner, we sit down with Siyasanga Monoalibe from Sunday World, a journalist who has navigated the shifting landscape of sports reporting during a challenging era for print media. As digital platforms continue to transform how sports news is consumed, Monoalibe shares his insights on adapting to…

24 Feb 8 min

In Conversation with Maiyo Febi

Maiyo Febi is a Global Executive Coach, mindset facilitator and founder of Maiyo Febi & Associates, a transformation consultancy supporting individuals, leaders and organisations across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. With extensive expertise in workplace culture, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and personal transformation, she bridges human…

23 Feb 13 min

In Conversation with Maraza

Born S’phamandla Mhlongo in rural KwaZulu-Natal, MarazA has carved out a career that extends far beyond traditional hip hop. Inspired by legends such as Zola, ProVerb and the late Pro Kid, MarazA built his early reputation through competitive platforms like Jam Alley Versus and Channel O MC Africa both of…

19 Feb 10 min

In Conversation with Chris Forrest

With a career spanning over 20 years, Chris Forrest is regarded as one of South Africa’s most versatile and enduring entertainers, seamlessly blending stand-up comedy, television, film, culinary arts and corporate hosting. A stalwart of the comedy scene since the late 1990s, he has performed at premier platforms locally and…

18 Feb 11 min

In Conversation with Sizwe Magwaza

New data from Statistics South Africa shows that the country’s official unemployment rate has eased to 31.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025. On paper, this signals marginal improvement in a labour market long defined by stagnation and structural inequality. However, analysts caution that the headline number does not necessarily…

17 Feb 4 min

In Conversation with Phillip Jwara

Supporters’ branches play a vital role in the strength and identity of Orlando Pirates, extending the club’s presence far beyond the stadium. These structures organise fans, coordinate match attendance, manage logistics, and promote discipline, ensuring that support for the team is unified, visible, and impactful. At the centre of this…

17 Feb 6 min

In Conversation with John Makgato

John Makgato is a South African financial-services strategist and youth-development advocate currently serving as Head of Youth Strategy and Client Value Proposition at Nedbank Limited, a role he has held since May 2022. With over seven years of experience across financial services and behavioural wellness, John leads the design and…

16 Feb 13 min

In Conversation with Lerato Mvelase & Anele Mthethwa

Lerato Mvelase is a seasoned South African actress, producer, and arts leader with over 30 years of experience across theatre, television, and film. A first-generation university graduate with a Drama degree from Wits University and an MBA in progress at Regenesys Business School, Lerato combines artistic excellence with strategic leadership…

11 Feb 12 min

In Conversation with Anele Mthethwa

Anele Precious Mthethwa, born in Durban and raised in Mayville, KwaZulu-Natal, is a singer, songwriter, worshipper, and thespian whose artistry blends contemporary gospel, commercial music, and theatrical storytelling. Nurtured by a musical household where her mother led a choir, Anele’s early exposure to music shaped a calling that has reached…

11 Feb 5 min