GenC Podcast

Welcome back to the Gen C Podcast! In this heavy-hitting yet deeply hilarious episode, we sit down with the multi-talented comedian, political commentator, and presenter KG Mokgadi. KG sets the record straight on his viral bio (spoiler: he wasn't raised by a sangoma, but his dad's incredible storytelling shaped his comedic lens). He takes us on his journey from Pretoria to Cape Town (FOR L...

What if our bodies remember what we forget? 🩰 Jazzart Dance Theatre’s marketing manager Mariana Volkwyn and artistic resident Lihle Mfene join us to talk about OUR BODIES REMEMBER, a double bill showing at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town about ancient souls travelling through time. In this episode we explore: -Lihle’s journey from Zolani, Ashton, where he danced African dance, gumboots and pant...

How does one get arrested in Ocean Basket? Cape Town writer, published author and content creator Shana Fife joins us on the podcast to tell the story, and it only gets deeper from there. Shana grew up moving between worlds: coloured friends and white friends, Pelican Heights and Strandfontein, the Cape Flats and the suburbs. She learned fast that there are many kinds of coloured identity, and tha...

This week on Gen C, we sit down with Tara Roos; political analyst, journalist, commentator, author and self-identified "Girl with five jobs" Tara’s obsession with politics started at home, growing up in a family where the news was always on, opinions were always flying and her dad would quiz her on current affairs. Today, she’s gone from watching the news to helping make it, reporting fr...

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Maingaard, CEO and spokesperson for Outside the Bowl (OTB) Africa, as they celebrate 10 years of fighting child hunger across Africa. From his humble beginnings in Lansdowne and navigating life at Rondebosch Boys’ High, to serving as a chef in the SA Navy, Mark shares his incredible personal journey and the 2009 divine calling that redirected his life toward...

Yaaseen Barnes is back on Gen C! 😂 This time, Yaaseen joins Rizaan and JP for a chaotic conversation about comedy, South African culture, social media, movies, nostalgia and some absolutely questionable hot takes. We kick things off by confronting our phone addictions, with Rizaan getting exposed as a certified WhatsApp Aunty. Yaaseen also talks about his upcoming award-winning comedy show Just J...

South African R&B icon, broadcaster, and ultimate jack-of-all-trades Chad Saaiman pulls up to the show for an unfiltered conversation packed with local nostalgia, high-stakes career moves, and pure Cape Town storytelling. From rocking dreadlocks at the 2011 Cape Town Jazz Festival to celebrating 20 years of The Black Ties, Chad breaks down his journey through the SA entertainment industry. He...

From Hippos in Rondevlei to Caracals in your Backyard — Cape Town's WILD SIDE is closer than you think. 🦛🌿 This week on Gen C Podcast, we sit down with Louise Matschke, Business Lead and spokesperson for Nature Connect, who traded a corporate banking career for a mission to reconnect South Africans with the nature on their doorstep. We unpack why our hippos moved from Ziekoevlei to Rondevlei...

Cape Town has always been a place of stories, but whose stories have we forgotten or never even heard of? In this powerful episode of Gen C Podcast, actress, presenter, producer and storyteller Jolene Martin shares an incredible journey that stretches from growing up in Portland, Mitchells Plain, to becoming one of South Africa's leading voices in television, theatre and Indigenous storytellin...

Are South African schools preparing children for the future; or for a world that's already disappearing? We sit down with Fagan and Kim Muller, the founders of BLASC Academic Hub, to explore what education should look like in a rapidly changing world. What started in 2021 with - just four learners around a coffee table - has grown into a thriving educational community built on one simple belie...

Sometimes you sit down and have a conversation and it changes something in you, We hope the Kurt Schoonraad conversation does this for you. From the forced removals of District Six to becoming the architect of one of the world's top 10 comedy clubs - this is the story of a man who didn't choose comedy, comedy chose him. In this episode, Kurt takes us through his roots in District Six and W...

Janet Pillai's story proves that success isn't about where you start, it's about the courage to keep evolving. In this episode of the Gen C Podcast, we sit down with entrepreneur, traveller, creative and storyteller Janet Pillai, whose journey began in KwaZulu-Natal and has taken her from side hustles and fine art dreams to building a business that's thrived for more than 24 years....

What do professional MMA, Early Childhood Development, and raising stronger children have in common? In this inspiring South African conversation, we sit down with Jordan Vandayar and Mohammad "Fudog" Yaseen Adams to explore two incredible journeys built on passion, discipline, and purpose. Yaseen shares how boxing at just 12 years old helped him transform his life before discovering MMA...

Death is the one thing every single person on earth has in common, yet nobody talks about it. This week on Gen C, we sit down with sisters Candice Austin and Lynn Truter of Goodall & Bourne Funeral Undertakers to talk about what really happens behind the scenes of the funeral industry, and why South Africa desperately needs better regulation in this space. Candice has worked in funeral service...

🎙️ Gen C Podcast sits down with Kayla Jenecker - anti-bullying activist, co-director of 42 Unbreakable, model, marathon runner, and theology graduate - for one of our most powerful episodes yet. The name 42 Unbreakable wasn't chosen by chance. 42 is the number of students who bullied Kayla's younger sister. They chose to stand unbreakable. And that decision changed everything - including the famil...

We're back! After a short hiatus, Rizaan, Lyle, and JP reunite for a packed solo episode. We catch up on the season, JP gets called "Peesha" in public, and Lyle revisits the hilarious drag name comments from a previous episode — before diving deep into what really matters this month. June 16 | 50 Years Since The Soweto Uprising — Rizaan leads a powerful conversation reflecting on the...

We sit down with visual effects wizard and animation mastermind, Ryan Jonathan—better known to the internet as RyGuy. Long before the term "content creator" existed, Ryan was setting the blueprint for influencer culture in South Africa, shooting club after-movies that drew crowds of hundreds and burning matric ball edits onto CDs with Nero Burn. From his early days making DIY Fast &...

What does it take to build a truly iconic brand in South Africa's luxury alcohol industry? In this episode, we sit down with Reagan Clay — a brand strategist who has gone from the halls of St Joseph's College and Rondebosch Boys to managing a prestigious French luxury brand across the entire South African market. Reagan breaks down everything from his early days at British American Tobacco...

Step into a world of identity, performance, and unapologetic self-expression with Manila Von Teez — drag queen, fashion designer, and cultural force. In this episode, Manila unpacks her journey from spiritual dance in church to commanding stages across South Africa. From creating her own looks to becoming a SA’s Got Talent runner-up, she shares what it really takes to build a life as both Veon Wen...

This Episode of GenC Podcast dives deep into the inspiring, raw and unpredictable journey of Shelton Salie aka Shelton Forbez. Shelton opens up about feeling like an outsider growing up, struggling with identity, chasing dreams through dance, TV auditions, and building a name for himself in South Africa’s entertainment scene. From landing major opportunities with VUZU TV and Generations to creatin...

From Surrey Estate to shaping the future of business and technology — this episode is packed with purpose, perspective, and powerful conversation. This week on the Gen C Podcast, we sit down with the brilliant Mushfiqoh Samodien of Aspire Solutions as she shares a deeply personal and inspiring journey of resilience, leadership, family legacy, and building impact that outlives us. Mushfiqoh reflect...

What does it take to turn a childhood love for music into a global career in film and TV composition? In this episode of the Gen C Podcast, we sit down with Mikhaila Alyssa Smith — a New York-based composer, pianist, and self-proclaimed “hybrid” creative blending classical training with cinematic storytelling. From being inspired by the iconic Pirates of the Caribbean soundtrack at just 11 years o...

What Happens When You WALK AWAY From the Life You Thought You Were Meant to Live? In this powerful, quirky and deeply honest episode, we sit down with Julia Daniels — a former medical student and School teacher turned actress, improv performer, and facilitator.. This is a story about reinventing yourself, embracing failure, and finding purpose when life doesn’t go according to plan. 🎭 In this epi...

From humble beginnings to one of Cape Town’s biggest platforms — this is the journey of Mitch Matyana. In this episode, Mitch breaks down: How radio came naturally from his school days at Parklands College. His early grind at ONE FM (including interviewing Mi Casa). The unexpected moment he got his shot at KFM 94.5. Why consistency and showing up is EVERYTHING for Cape Town creators.. We also get...

A Doctor's Journey.. What It’s REALLY Like Being a Doctor on Cruise Ships.. The Truth About Aesthetic Medicine, GLP-1 Weight loss Trends & Modern Beauty Standards.. This week we sit down with the INCREDIBLE Dr Hilla—a true example of resilience, passion, and purpose. From a challenging schooling experience to working in trauma units in Johannesburg, Dr Hilla shares how she went on to spend...