Best University of Pretoria Alumni Relations Office Podcasts (2024)

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Sipho Ngwenya, media executive and former child star, on how to find your space in the entertainment industry 26:52

7M ago26:52

26:52

Sipho Ngwenya, formerly known as Psyfo, was a child star before becoming a household name playing Ajax on Generations. After a successful period as a musician, he received his MBA from the University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), and is now a senior manager at Showmax. On this episode, he chats to us about: Lessons he’s…

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Robyn Oates, UN Sustainable Development Officer, on working for good 23:58

8M ago23:58

23:58

Robyn Oates is a Sustainable Development Officer in the United Nations Secretary General’s Office in New York City. After completing her BCom Honours in Accounting Sciences at the University of Pretoria, she worked in the private sector, including at Deloitte and Barclays Capital. On this episode, she chats to us about: How her family’s support hel…

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Munozovepi Gwata, fintech entrepreneur, on financial literacy for success 25:39

9M ago25:39

25:39

Munozovepi Gwata is the founder of Kukura Capital, and an entrepreneur passionate about teaching Africans about financial literacy. She completed her LLB at the University of Pretoria before moving to Webber Wentzel, and is currently a Principal Consultant at IQbusiness. She has been involved in the World Economic Forum’s Global Shaper Entrepreneur…

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Shakila Dada, communications expert, on communication as a way to boost inclusivity 27:13

10M ago27:13

27:13

Professor Shakila Dada is the Director of the University of Pretoria’s Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Her work focuses on improving the lives of people with severe communication difficulties. She is a powerful example of UP alumni becoming staff and building long-running relationships with the institution that ultimately hel…

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Laurie Dippenaar, millionaire and businessman, on building trust and wealth 21:20

11M ago21:20

21:20

Laurie Dippenaar is a South African millionaire, businessman, investor, and banker with a wealth of knowledge who co-founded the FirstRand Financial Group, which includes subsidiaries WesBank, FNB, and RMB. He graduated from the University of Pretoria with a Master of Commerce degree, and was recently awarded an honorary doctorate. On this episode,…

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Ndavi Nokeri, Miss SA 2022, on overcoming inequality in education 24:25

12M ago24:25

24:25

Ndavi Nokeri is now the third consecutive Miss South Africa to have graduated from the University of Pretoria. She received her Bcom Investment Management degree a few months before she was crowned Miss South Africa and instantly became a role model to young and older people all over the country. On this episode she speaks to us about: How and why …

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Broadcaster Carmen Reddy on making it in media 21:06

1+ y ago21:06

21:06

Carmen Reddy started her journalism career at TuksFM while studying at the University of Pretoria, and has since worked for the likes of 5FM, Primedia, eNCA, and Newzroom Afrika. She is currently a media consultant. On this episode she speaks to us about: Starting out on campus radio. Taking risks and proving herself in commercial radio. How her id…

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Dr Anton Meyberg on being on the frontline of the pandemic 24:14

1+ y ago24:14

24:14

Dr Anton Meyberg is a specialist physician and pulmonologist, working in clinical medicine as an ICU physician and intensivist at Linksfield Clinic in Johannesburg. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic he faced the disease in wards – and educated the public about it through podcasting and more. On this episode he speaks to us about: Studying in Afrikaa…

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Faan van der Walt, co-founder of WeBuyCars, on building a successful company from scratch 23:08

2y ago23:08

23:08

WeBuyCars was founded by two brothers and quickly became one of the biggest car-buying companies in South Africa. Faan van der Walt, one of the co-founders, has learned a lot about success on this journey of growing and evolving a business. On this episode he speaks to us about: How his childhood fascination with cars turned into a long-term career…

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Dr Perekeme Mutu, Centre for Child Law researcher, on resilience and hard work 22:19

2y ago22:19

22:19

Known as ‘Mr Deadline’, Dr Perekeme Mutu moved to South Africa from Nigeria to pursue his studies, and worked multiple jobs – including as a security guard and a car washer – to fund his academic career. His perseverance paid off handsomely when he completed two degrees at the same time, including his Doctor of Philosophy (Law) from UP. He is curre…

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Yolana Du Plessis-Martin, management consultant, on transitioning between ideas of success 27:52

2y ago27:52

27:52

Yolana Du Plessis-Martin, who is now an Engagement Manager at Deloitte Consulting in New York, was a promising young swimmer at the University of Pretoria’s TuksSport High School and its first Head Girl in 2006. When an injury dashed her Olympic dreams, she had to rethink her ideas of the future. A move abroad later, she graduated cum laude from Vi…

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Nozipho Tshabalala, conversation strategist, on choosing significance over success 23:51

2y ago23:51

23:51

We kick off the second season of the podcast, which speaks to University of Pretoria (UP) alumni about their experiences of success, with Nozipho Tshabalala, CEO of The Conversation Strategist. Tshabalala works with big brands globally to help shape their strategies and work. She has been an award-winning journalist and has worked with CNBC Africa …

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Special episode: Professor Tawana Kupe, UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal, reflects on leadership lessons from our podcasts 38:25

2+ y ago38:25

38:25

Professor Tawana Kupe is not only Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria, but a big fan of the LeadUP Podcast! In this special episode to wrap up this first season of the podcast, Prof Kupe reflects on some of the highlights of our previous interviews with UP alumni, and shares his own experiences of leadership. On this episode…

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Deepa Sita, UP alumna and CFO of Tiger Brands, on taking every good opportunity 38:01

2+ y ago38:01

38:01

Deepa Sita is the Chief Financial Officer at Tiger Brands, after holding similar roles at the likes of Mondelēz and Makro. She grew up working in a family business that she then took over after her father’s death. She is a qualified chartered accountant and holds an MBA (Cum Laude) from the University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Scie…

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Andries Levi Pretorius, UP alum and entrepreneur, on risking failure in pursuit of success 34:49

2+ y ago34:49

34:49

Andries Levi Pretorius is a serial entrepreneur, from selling candy floss as a student to innovating in the real estate industry. He completed his BCom Honours in Finance & Entrepreneurship at the University of Pretoria while running a leading confectionery business called Willmor Candy Co. He later co-founded an extraordinary property investment g…

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Dr Coceka Mfundisi, UP alumna and neurosurgeon, on why you should not give up 39:46

2+ y ago39:46

39:46

Dr Coceka Mfundisi is the first woman to receive a Master of Medicine in Neurosurgery degree from the University of Pretoria. She now practices as a specialist neurosurgeon at Busamed Modderfontein private hospital and has interests in neurotrauma, neuro-oncology and spinal surgery. Her notable achievements include being a member of the Golden Lion…

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Dion Shango, UP alum and PwC Africa CEO, on creating a strong culture 38:05

2+ y ago38:05

38:05

Dion Shango started with global professional services firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers soon after graduating with a BCom Financial Accounting from the University of Pretoria over two decades ago, and became PwC's Africa CEO in 2019. On this episode he speaks about: How his community of colleagues and women-led family have shaped his success Creating a s…

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Leandri van der Wat, UP alumna working at L’Oreal in Paris, on authentic leadership 38:50

2+ y ago38:50

38:50

Leandri van der Wat is a Product Development Engineer at L’Oreal International in Paris. She holds a Master’s in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Pretoria. In 2013, she finished second in the TV show Masterchef South Africa, and she is the co-author, with her sister, of the cookbook Two’. On this episode she speaks about: How she has gro…

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Kresen Pillay, UP alum and wildlife vet, on leading humans as well as animals 35:22

2+ y ago35:22

35:22

Dr Kresen Pillay is a graduate of the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science, the second oldest veterinary faculty in Africa and the only one of its kind in South Africa. He recently moved to Australia to pioneer a new department as the Manager of Veterinary Services at the Sydney Zoo. Among the many other highlights of his career s…

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Rev Charlotte Sibanyoni, UP alumna and first black female NG Kerk minister, on impacting a community from within 33:09

2+ y ago33:09

33:09

Reverend Charlotte Sibanyoni is the first black woman to be ordained by the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa (NG Kerk). She is currently a PhD scholar and lecturer in Hebrew at the University of Pretoria (UP), where she obtained her Masters of Divinity and undergraduate degrees. She is actively involved in the Pretoria community and runs the s…

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Shudufhadzo Musida, Miss SA and UP alumna, on finding your voice as a leader 25:43

2+ y ago25:43

25:43

Miss South Africa 2020, Shudufhadzo Musida, obtained a Bachelor of Social Science in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Pretoria. She has used her reign to bring awareness to mental health issues, has launched her #MindfulMondays mental health online programme and addressed the United Nations on the subject. Musida has also p…

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Nicol Verheem, UP alumnus and Oscar winner, on failing as part of growth 27:20

2+ y ago27:20

27:20

As a Tuks student he moonlighted to pay his bills, and now his team has won a technical Oscar for creating new technology that gets used in making many of our favourite movies and shows. Nicol Verheem is an entrepreneur and innovator who completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering degree at the University of Pretoria, and went o…

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Hon Yvonne Dausab, UP alumna and Minister of Justice of Namibia, on leading for social justice 36:02

2+ y ago36:02

36:02

She became a minister during the COVID-19 pandemic, but has had a passion for social justice since childhood. On this second episode of the LeadUP Podcast, we speak to the Honourable Yvonne Dausab, Minister of Justice of Namibia, who holds a Master of Laws degree, specialising in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa, from UP. Dausab is the fo…

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Taelo Mojapelo, UP alumna and CEO of BP Southern Africa, on finding your 'why' as a leader 35:46

2+ y ago35:46

35:46

On our very first episode of the LeadUP Podcast, we speak to a University of Pretoria alumna who is a trailblazer in her field. Taelo Mojapelo has been the CEO of BP Southern Africa since June 2020, making her only the second African woman in the country’s oil and gas industry to head a multinational company. Mojapelo did her MBA at UP’s Gordon Ins…

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LeadUP Podcast - Coming soon! 1:48

2+ y ago1:48

1:48

Alumni and friends of the University of Pretoria share their stories and leadership lessons on this podcast developed by the leading contact university in Africa. Keep your eyes and ears open for this brand new podcast launching on 2 August, with new episodes every second Monday. You’ll hear how leaders from the worlds of the arts, business, sport,…

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Sipho Ngwenya, media executive and former child star, on how to find your space in the entertainment industry 26:52

1
Robyn Oates, UN Sustainable Development Officer, on working for good 23:58

1
Munozovepi Gwata, fintech entrepreneur, on financial literacy for success 25:39

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Shakila Dada, communications expert, on communication as a way to boost inclusivity 27:13

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Laurie Dippenaar, millionaire and businessman, on building trust and wealth 21:20

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Ndavi Nokeri, Miss SA 2022, on overcoming inequality in education 24:25

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Broadcaster Carmen Reddy on making it in media 21:06

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Dr Anton Meyberg on being on the frontline of the pandemic 24:14

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Faan van der Walt, co-founder of WeBuyCars, on building a successful company from scratch 23:08

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Dr Perekeme Mutu, Centre for Child Law researcher, on resilience and hard work 22:19

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Yolana Du Plessis-Martin, management consultant, on transitioning between ideas of success 27:52

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Nozipho Tshabalala, conversation strategist, on choosing significance over success 23:51

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Special episode: Professor Tawana Kupe, UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal, reflects on leadership lessons from our podcasts 38:25

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Deepa Sita, UP alumna and CFO of Tiger Brands, on taking every good opportunity 38:01

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Andries Levi Pretorius, UP alum and entrepreneur, on risking failure in pursuit of success 34:49

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Dr Coceka Mfundisi, UP alumna and neurosurgeon, on why you should not give up 39:46

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Dion Shango, UP alum and PwC Africa CEO, on creating a strong culture 38:05

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Leandri van der Wat, UP alumna working at L’Oreal in Paris, on authentic leadership 38:50

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Kresen Pillay, UP alum and wildlife vet, on leading humans as well as animals 35:22

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Rev Charlotte Sibanyoni, UP alumna and first black female NG Kerk minister, on impacting a community from within 33:09

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Shudufhadzo Musida, Miss SA and UP alumna, on finding your voice as a leader 25:43

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Nicol Verheem, UP alumnus and Oscar winner, on failing as part of growth 27:20

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Hon Yvonne Dausab, UP alumna and Minister of Justice of Namibia, on leading for social justice 36:02

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Taelo Mojapelo, UP alumna and CEO of BP Southern Africa, on finding your 'why' as a leader 35:46

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LeadUP Podcast - Coming soon! 1:48

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