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TRIGGER WARNING: Content related to gender-based violence Hear the voice of Kinnah Khubeka (28), a transgender woman who experienced GBV at the hands of her husband but is now thriving after leaving that behind. #HearHerVoice #ItCanBe DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this recording are those of the speaker alone and do not necessarily reflect the official views of Standard Bank.

TRIGGER WARNING:  Content related to gender-based violence Hear the voice of Jes Foord (30), who, from her own traumatic experience early in her life, is now known for her work helping rape survivors move on with their lives. #HearHerVoice #ItCanBe DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this recording are those of the speaker alone and do not necessarily reflect the official views of Standard Ban...

TRIGGER WARNING: Content related to gender-based violence Hear the voice of Bianca Vosloo (30), who rose from a life of addiction and sex work to become director of the Angels Reintegration Centre for Ladies, an NPO helping female addicts. #HearHerVoice #ItCanBe DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this recording are those of the speaker alone and do not necessarily reflect the official views of Sta...

On Friday, 26 November, 4 phenomenal women met up on Twitter Spaces and discussed their thoughts around a complex issue: the link between financial dependence and gender-based violence. Is money used to silence women? In solidarity with #16DaysOfActivism, let’s talk about it. TRIGGER WARNING : Subject matter relating to gender-based violence DISCLAIMER: The views in this podcast are those of the s...

Gender-based violence is perpetrated by men, but it often feels like its victims, women, are left to pick up the pieces. That’s why on Friday, 3 December, we handed the Space over to a panel of men on Twitter to discuss how they and men, in general, could take responsibility in creating a safer society for South Africa’s women and children.  TRIGGER WARNING: Subject matter relating to gender-...

Founder and CEO of Rockets, Sean Barber, speaks to Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, about diversifying a business, including how to diversify 'within brand', the difference between a chain and a brand, and the product lifecycle.

Founder and CEO of SweepSouth, Aisha Pandor, speaks to Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, about what business introspection involves, dealing with rejection, overcoming financial illiteracy and having a growth mindset

Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, speaks to South Africa’s Brow Queen, Unaiza Suliman, sharing her advice on customer acquisition, and creating and growing a successful franchise business.

In Part 2 of the Borrowing For Your Needs podcast series focusing on home loans, Jaco and Lwando discuss the importance of ensuring that you find ways to secure an interest rate that is affordable through taking care of their credit score or putting down a deposit and how you can protect themselves from the volatility of interest rates. #ItCanBe #BeWalletwise

Home ownership is a dream for many of us, but before that dream becomes a reality there are many important factors that you needs to consider. The Borrowing For Your Needs podcast series second leg focuses on Home Loans, it’s in three parts the first being “Key considerations to consider before purchasing a home”. Our hosts are Jaco Du Plooy, Home Services and Lwando Manyamalala Head of Product Ec...

Men’s mental health is a conversation that society is only just beginning to discuss. Our host Sam the Challenger talks to entertainer Carpo More on his own battle with mental health, with Standard Bank’s head of Wealth Academies Dr Thandu Tshume adding his insights into the link between financial stresses and the mental health of men and people in general. #ItCanBe

Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, speaks to South Africa’s Brow Queen, Unaiza Suliman, about customer acquisition and retaining that customer base.

Founder and CEO of SweepSouth, Aisha Pandor, shares her views with Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, on how to determine price when entering the market.

Many people struggle to live within their means. Our hosts Sam the Challenger and Dineo Tsamela discuss issues surrounding this, such as black tax and intergenerational wealth, with Standard Bank’s head of Wealth Academies Dr Thandu Tshume. Can we move towards a #FinanceFitSA? #ItCanBe

Founder and CEO of Rockets, Sean Barber, speaks to Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, about business risk and return on investment, delving into how to analyse the growth potential of a business and how to mitigate the risks involved in growing that business.

It’s November 2021, and this is the sixteenth Audio Episode of “The Shyft Lift”, the regular news digest of the App for the globally-minded, based in South Africa. Find out more about the first African digital currency to be launched on the continent – the eNaira. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOnaAdoUkLw In 2020, South Africa exported 271 000 vehicles worth R120 billion, despite the pandemic. h...

Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, talks to South Africa’s Brow Queen, Unaiza Suliman, about the importance of being online and the benefits an online presence can bring to a business.

Founder and CEO of SweepSouth, Aisha Pandor speaks to Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, about how to attract investment for a starp-up and share her advice on managing the capital and the costs involved.

In part 3 of the Walletwise ‘Borrowing for Your Needs’ podcast series Standard Bank’s Mothusi Dire and Pumeza Yako discuss the importance of ensuring that a financed account is properly maintained and the steps one should follow when nearing the end of the contract term.

In part 2 of the Walletwise ‘Borrowing for Your Needs’ podcast series Standard Bank’s Mothusi Dire and Pumeza Yako continue their discussion on Vehicle Asset Financing in part two of this podcast series. In this episode, they discuss the various financing agreements that are available and what would fit your needs.

Arno von Helden - our Head of Shyft, recently had a chat with Koshiek Karan around their collaboration on the Shyft App, projects in FinTech, digital media and, developments in retail investment. Take a listen. 

In part 1 of the Walletwise ‘Borrowing for Your Needs’ podcast series Standard Bank’s Mothusi Dire and Pumeza Yako discuss vehicle asset financing. They discuss various factors to consider, such as purchasing during a buyers’ market, interest rate, a new or a used car as well as the various options available in the market.

Founder and CEO of Yoni Titi Human Capital Evolution, Yoni Titi, speaks to Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, about the value of mentorship in helping manage a business and the correct approach to finding a mentor and cultivating a beneficial relationship.

Founder and CEO of Rockets, Sean Barber, speaks to Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, about what to do when starting a business, how to sustain your business and gives invaluable advice for entrepreneurs, based on his extensive business experience.

Our final check-in was with Sam the Challenger, Dineo Tsamela and Berenice Khan.  Listen to how you can manage your debt and become #FinanceFitSA.