Fix SA: Recent Episodes
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Moneyweb and Jeremy Maggs bring you robust conversations with South Africa’s top business leaders. Fix SA offers solutions for the country’s national issues.
'I think we just have to see the issue of maintaining infrastructure as a collective issue. And by collective I mean public private partnerships,' says Bani Kgosana, chief revenue officer at Pragma. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes on how affordable data and improved connectivity can reshape the economy. From fostering entrepreneurship to expanding financial inclusion, he highlights how technology empowers underserved communities, creating jobs and opportunities in the digital age. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
‘It's been phenomenal what the politicians have created. It feels for the first time in many, many years that we are pointed in the right direction’ – Vukile CEO Laurence Rapp on big-picture thinking, his proven way ‘to get good outcomes’ … and the wisdom of Dr. Seuss. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Moneyweb and Jeremy Maggs bring you robust conversations with South Africa’s top business leaders. FixSA offers solutions for the country’s national issues. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Hennie Haymans, CEO of DHL South Africa, shares insights into the crucial challenges and transformative opportunities in the local logistics sector. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
One of global luminary Nelson Mandela's closest aides remembers life principles garnered from his teachings on humility, respect, honesty, listening, and how to handle mistakes. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Ian Fuhr, founder of Sorbet, delves into SA’s socioeconomic divides, quoting Steve Biko as saying the greatest weapon in the hands of the oppressors was the minds of the oppressed. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Ketso Gordhan - CEO of the SA SME Fund is my next guest on the FIX SA podcast We’ll reflect on why small businesses need to be paid in 30 days; the art and magic of blended financing; and why scalability is not necessarily important. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
The country is starting to screen well; our equity market has seen record inflows since the election. Many of the parties now at the governing table have a ‘let's get things done’ mentality, which tends to compound and snowball and create a sort of infectious energy. But we can't be naïve. Government must deliver, says Leila Fourie. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Major General Roy Andersen, former CEO of the JSE, explains how his military training helped shape his career. From setting strategic goals to problem-solving, managing crises and maintaining ethical standards, his approach offers valuable insights for leaders in South Africa. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Bernard Swanepoel calls it as he sees it and his advice is crisp, blunt and to the point. Former Mining CEO Bernard Swanepoel is my guest on the Fix SA podcast. He’s led the turnaround of struggling gold mines. So, what advice would he give to South African industries currently in decline? And how can his principles of leadership employed at Harmony be applied to address current issues in South Africa? Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
‘I think Johannesburg in many ways is going to be the litmus test for whether South Africa turns on a more positive trajectory or not,’ says journalist and social impact entrepreneur Nickolaus Bauer. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
The former Public Service Minister and now chair of Tiger Brands believes South Africa is facing another political crisis and has endorsed calls for a national dialogue proposed by the President. She stresses the role of business in the process and what the end goal should be. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Madiba was committed to a long walk that might never end. This attitude of endurance of ‘doing what you have to do because doing the right thing matters, irrespective of whether you’re successful’ is what Verne Harris of the Nelson Mandela Foundation believes could help fix SA. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Dr Andrew Golding, CEO of Pam Golding Properties, weighs in on housing the nation, the role of urban development in revitalizing South Africa's economy, and how the GNU and political stability will boost foreign investment into the country Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
It’s about teachers teaching in a way that the content ‘comes to life and really engages students’ – Taddy Blecher, Maharishi Invincibility Institute. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Adrian Saville is a highly experienced and qualified strategist, economist, and financial expert and on Fix SA espouses on South Africa in a post-election environment and the fiscal, social, and economic challenges the country faces. He speaks about how to tackle them with a clear and focussed approach and what short term wins will look like in order to save us from the mire that we find ourselves in. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
The head of the Special Investigating Unit shines a light on the importance of fighting corruption and fixing South Africa, with a particular focus on whistleblowing. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Self-mastery is the reset button that puts you back in control of your life and helps you make healthy choices in both your personal and business life. It’s also a useful philosophy for fixing South Africa, says Alistair Mokoena, head of Google SA. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Athol Williams is a whistleblower, has seven university degrees, and wants to see South Africa move from the era of the bully to the era of the brave. It’s about speaking truth to power – but what does this really mean, how do we do it, and if we do more of it, can we fix the country? Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Futurist Lavina Ramkissoon is a technology creator with expertise in psychology, technology and economics and their applications into AI, blockchain, emerging tech, ethics and data. Her philosophy is humanising technology and actively serving as a growth enabler for talent. On the latest edition of FixSA she explores the power of AI and its ability to solve problems in both the public and private sectors. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
People should not be getting bonuses just for breathing. The point is to get onto a path of continuous improvement and learning that creates hope and dynamism and delivers a psychological boost: Dr Miriam Altman. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Is university still only for the very poor and very rich? Rhodes Vice-chancellor Professor Sizwe Mabizela updates his take on this, stresses the need to get learners excited about maths and science, and gets to the heart of private sector reticence about investing in university-level research. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
‘Look at everything we inherited – how did we let that die in our hands?’: business leader and Chancellor of the University of the Free State Bonang Mohale. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
A major part of fixing SA is about completing significant projects: roads, bridges, power stations and so on. These tasks are overseen by Rudi Dicks, head of project management in The Presidency. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
'I believe that ethics is the cornerstone of any safe, just and prosperous society because, for society to prosper, you need people to get along with one another': Deon Rossouw, CEO of the Ethics Institute of South Africa. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
On this week’s Fix SA: Basil Manuel a leading education figure in SA and Executive Director of the National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa.
We’ll look at what’s s not working in the system, deficits in teacher training, if the current curriculum supports the needs of a modern South Africa and are there plans for future changes. Also, what initiatives should be in place to support the mental and emotional well-being of students in South African schools? Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Former DA leader Tony Leon considers how South Africa might become competitive and successful as a nation again. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
‘If you wait for something to be broken before you start fixing it, then you get exactly into the Eskom situation of not thinking ahead,’ says Max Price, a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town and author of Statues and Storms: Leading Through Change. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
It’s obvious what our common goal should be, says the former Goldman Sachs exec – get five million people into employment. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
‘We have a disconnected elite and the resulting polarisation, but my sense of everyday South Africans is they're getting on with their lives and with each other – and for the first time in my adult life business and government are working to fix tangible things, working to bridge the gap between planning and implementation.’ Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
‘I see great success for a lot of young people. I don't think it'll be like a bolt of lightning and thunder, as you get on Joburg afternoons. Often, change is very incremental. As you drive, a tree was pretty naked and, the next thing you see, it's all purple again. It's Jacaranda season and oh gosh, when did it happen? That's how it happens,’ says 'steel ball' optimist, business leader and author Muzi Kuzwayo. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
We need to focus on getting the best out of everyone and everything we have, because anxiety develops if there's not enough, or if there’s a perception that there isn’t enough – and growing an economy isn’t about how you dish out the existing pie: Sandra du Toit, director at Partners in Performance. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Award-winning playwright and activist Mike van Graan reminds us that the arts helped topple apartheid – sparking boycotts, sanctions and disinvestment through humanising storytelling; by reaching people through theatre and song. But it’s not as simple as expecting the arts or sport to ‘magically deliver social cohesion’ today … Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Matt Hogarty, founder and co-director of the Love Howick NPC, speaks about how the organisation has become a catalyst in bringing people ‘together for transformation’ with the key objective of uniting the community for positive change. This approach he believes is vital in fixing urban and rural problems and suggests it’s a model that could be replicated. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Chris Maroleng is Global Advisor and the SADC Executive Director of Good Governance Africa. In this Fix SA podcast, he looks at how effective governance ensures transparent, efficient, and accountable financial systems. How proper governance ensures that all citizens, regardless of their background, are treated fairly and equally and how fair practice through transparency and accountability, can restore faith in public institutions. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Anglican Bishop of Johannesburg, Steve Moreo, speaks about the art of truly listening to others in a divided world, understanding the monumental impact of even the smallest actions, and explores the idea that righteous anger, when channelled correctly, can be a catalyst for transformative change. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Chris Maroleng, global advisor and SADC Executive Director at Good Governance Africa, speaks about how effective governance ensures transparent, efficient and accountable financial systems; and, how fair practice, through transparency and accountability, can restore faith in public institutions. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Smaller countries in Africa like Rwanda, Mauritius and Botswana are successfully repositioning themselves, but we lack clarity about what South Africa is, what does South Africa stand for... We have in many ways not been able to define Brand South Africa, says local branding guru Thebe Ikalafeng. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
'I think we've got huge things to offer but that part of the problem is we have people who are greedy, who want to take everything for themselves; they don't want to actually share the riches of our country' – Nerine Kahn, former head of the CCMA and now MD of Employment Relations Exchange. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Famed cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro, better known as Zapiro, talks about the importance of satire as means to getting things done, the role of activism in facilitating change, and how in a cartoon drawn years ago he warned of a Ramaphosa lame duck presidency. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
‘If we’re going to fix SA, those tasked with doing so need to focus and stay in their lanes of expertise and responsibility. And progress – one win at a time – needs to be measured and effectively communicated,’ says the CEO of Nedbank. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Do not allow someone to stumble into leadership; leadership is the single biggest problem to fix in this country – distinguished Professor Jonathan Jansen from the University of Stellenbosch. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
'I think that it's becoming clearer to all of us just how deep our problems are now... I don't think we've left it too late. I think that this time of despair is the right time for us to say we can turn this thing around,' declares the journalist and socio-political commentator. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Like many South Africans, former diplomat and now commentator Melanie Verwoerd is frustrated at where the country finds itself right now. She says citizens have every right to be angry, but if they’re going to stay, they have an obligation to roll up their sleeves and become involved. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
The SA political stalwart and social activist, best known for his role in the fight against apartheid, reflects on the need for a new social compact or social consensus, as well as individual and community activism and volunteerism to help 'fix' the country. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Agbiz's chief economist tells Jeremy Maggs why government needs to be part of the land reform conversation and what it will take to boost the all-important agri-economy. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Trends expert, future thinker and founder of Flux Trends: ‘We are seeing around the world, and even on this continent, that we need to get some younger voices into government or into the public sector.’ Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
Accenture Africa CEO Vukani Mngxati says in getting the best leadership, cleaning out corruption, and with active citizenry, a better state can be created. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
In this latest edition of the Fix SA podcast with Jeremy Maggs, Grace Harding – the feisty and energetic CEO of the Ocean Basket chain – talks about the importance of trust, why partnerships are important, and how nothing happens unless there is a regular sharing of information. Moneyweb's FixSA podcast
zSouth Africa’s mounting problems on myriad fronts need far greater input and redoubled efforts from all parties – including the business. community.
Leading business personality Martin Kingston weighs in on what needs changing, and the new thinking that needs to be adopted – with great speed – on the latest edition of Fix SA.
His views come as President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the private sector to "get off of the rooftops" and "into the ring" to address problems ranging from energy to crime.
The country doesn't belong to the government, it belongs to us. And we need active citizenry to do things together, says the Gift of the Givers founder on Moneyweb’s latest #FixSA podcast.
The ongoing electricity blackouts are a threat to South Africa’s democracy.
That is the blunt assessment of Alan Mukoki CEO of the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the first guest for 2023 in the Moneyweb podcast series Fix SA with Jeremy Maggs
His is a crucial voice in the South African policy debate as he represents an important and increasingly frustrated constituency.
But there are solutions he says, beginning with less division and more hard work.
We should be terrified.
We are sitting with a snake in the room; we are pretending that it's not there.
That is the blunt assessment of South Africa by leading thinker and communications expert Songezo Zibi founder of the think-tank The Rivonia Circle.
He says in a year when the ANC has its elective conference there is very little governing that goes on.
He believes to fix South Africa a fundamental redesign of politics is needed and it's high time the top fifty or so business leaders got into a room to force the pace.
In the third episode of Fix SA, billionaire businessman Christo Wiese tells Jeremy Maggs why he remains confident solutions can be found.
What we all might learn from a quote from wartime leader General Jan Smuts.
And how fixing the country’s energy problems is doable.
He also reflects on private sector corruption in the wake of the Steinhoff scandal.
In the second episode of FixSA the CEO of Business Leadership South Africa says while she remains optimistic about the future, leaders need to talk and plan less and implement decisions quicker.
It’s inertia that is preventing us from succeeding.
She also says the best sign of an early fix win is a massive injection of power into the national grid.
Standard Bank Group CEO Sim Tshabalala also believes that despite the national negativity, there is still much that works in South Africa, and we are on an upward trajectory. But leaders need to coalesce more, and we must fix education, particularly in the tech space. He was our inaugural guest on Moneyweb’s new FixSA podcast