Social Entrepreneurship is a growing movement in South Africa as a way of connecting business and 'doing good'. Knowledge-sharing about this sector forms part of the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s mandate. This series offers case studies and practical guidelines for social entrepreneurs. This podcast series is developed by the Bertha Centre, a specialised unit at UCT's GSB, and Primedia Broadcasting. For more on the Bertha Centre, visit www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacen ...
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Talking Tech for Good powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
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The idea for the ‘Talking Tech for Good’ podcast grew out of conversations between hosts Jason Bygate and Luvuyo Maskeo as they realised that they were coming up against similar issues in the social impact space when it comes to the adoption and use of technology by these organisations. This podcast sheds some light on the topic of tech and the ways that it can be harnessed to make life easier (and not more difficult, which can sometimes be the case!). Each podcast focuses on a specific topi ...
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The Just for a Change podcast is back with a brand new season to provoke and inspire! Presenting Season 4 of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship which explores the theme “The Power of Connections”. The pursuit of social justice requires the effort of many, and in the work that the Bertha Centre does we have seen powerful intersections driving society towards positive change. In this new season, discussions with social entrepre ...
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S4, Ep.10 What do children’s stories have to do with social justice?
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What’s your favourite song? And do you remember the first book you read that you could personally relate to? Stories are powerful and are how we’ve connected with each other for millennia. The forms of storytelling may vary, but the impact doesn’t change. Our guest for this episode, award-winning author Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni, knows the power of…
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S4, Ep.9 What do balconies have to do with food security?
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Did you know that in 2021 about 2.1 million, or 11,6%, of South African households reported experiencing hunger? Food insecurity remains a major social justice issue in South Africa due to the country’s history of inequality. What if vulnerable communities could relearn the lost art of cultivating and growing their own food again? Our guest for thi…
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S4, Ep.8 What does owning a minibus have to do with the matric pass rate?
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In South Africa in 2023, only 55% of the learners who had started school in 2012 finished grade 12. Let that sink in. That’s only just more than half. What kind of future are early school leavers facing in a country where the unemployment rate is already at 32.9%? Could there be a solution? With more support and another go at writing their matric e…
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S4, Ep.7 What does VR have to do with fighting fires?
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Most of us have heard the words Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. Depending on what you think of these advances in technology, these words could strike fear or delight in your heart. Or perhaps you’re still on the fence about this one. But what if these advances in technology could do more than write a paragraph for yo…
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S4, Ep.6 What do bees have to do with empowering communities?
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According to the World Economic Forum, 35% of global crop production happens because of bees. Without these insects, you wouldn't have some of your favourite foods. Unfortunately, bees are at risk of extinction because of harmful pesticides and behaviours such as smoking them out because they are still thought of as pests. So, how can we all live h…
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S4, Ep.5 What does a helicopter have to do with emergency heart surgery?
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Imagine a world where quality healthcare services are available to all, and where technology enables and enhances access. Where those living in rural areas can access the same healthcare services as those in urban areas. SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service Trust (AMS), a non-profit aero-medical rescue organisation working in partnership with the Provinc…
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S4, Ep.4 What do rising temperatures have to do with taxi ranks?
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Research shows that women in the Global South depend on public transport more than men and are more likely to travel with children or the elderly - but what is the impact of rising temperatures on these commuters? Climate change and increasingly hot days can expose commuters to unpleasant, uncomfortable and potentially dangerous conditions. So what…
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S4, Ep.3 What does sustainable finance have to do with a bag of NikNaks?
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Did you know that the informal business sector in South Africa is valued at about 6 Billion Rand? Even so, the financial sector struggles to gain insight into this part of the economy. Financial inclusion for small businesses is still a struggle. Something as seemingly simple as having full access to the banking system is still a challenge for many…
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S4, Ep.1 What does a mosquito have to do with climate change?
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Climate change is undoubtedly affecting us all, from excessive heat to below-normal winter temperatures. Studies show that climate change is increasingly impacting human health, with marginalised and “under” resourced communities the most at risk for negative climate change impacts. The World Bank data states that a warmer climate could lead to at …
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S4, Ep.2 What does peecycling have to do with agriculture?
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Did you know that human waste can be used as fertiliser for farming? That’s right. Your body waste consists of nutrients that can help grow food. Urine contains nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus – all found in fertilisers. How we get rid of human waste today can be harmful to the environment. It eventually makes its way to the ocean and threatens …
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S3, Ep. 12: Is it possible to end world hunger?
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What’s the difference between hunger and malnutrition and is the secret to ending world hunger hidden in the answer to this question? Professor Gisela Solymos is a change maker who has dedicated her life’s work to alleviating hunger and malnutrition. With a background in psychology, her work also focuses on dealing with the associated psychological…
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S3, Ep. 12 Teaser: Is it possible to end world hunger?
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With world hunger being such an overwhelming problem, how do we even begin to solve it? In episode 12 of the Just for a Change podcast we hear from a change-maker and innovator, who is dealing with hunger, undernutrition and malnutrition in ingenious new ways. Her name is Professor Gisela Solymos and her story will leave you inspired and empowered …
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Why are child-friendly mental health services in under-resourced communities so important and what impact can they have? Building protective relationships, identifying emotions, learning how to self soothe and have a positive future vision are some of the main things Waves for Change teaches kids through surf therapy. Waves For Change partnerships …
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How important is psychosocial support for the young people of South Africa? Are there ways to make it more accessible, dynamic and innovative? In this inspiring episode of the ‘Just for a change’ podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, our host Ntombini Marrengane chats to change-maker and innovator, Ashleig…
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S3, Ep.10: By Africa for Africa: How can Africa invest in itself?
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Can profit and purpose co-exist in the world of funding and finance? What is the future of impact investing in Africa? Guest hosts, Shiluba Mawela & Daniel Steenkamp have a thought-provoking conversation on this complex topic with panelists, Andia Chakava, Ndumiso Hadebe & Mandy Jayakody ahead of The Africa Impact Summit. The world of innovative fi…
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S3, Ep.10 Teaser: By Africa for Africa: How can Africa invest in itself?
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What does impact investing look like in Africa? It’s not just a buzz word in the world of innovative finance but a multi-layered solution for sustainable economic development across the continent. In this episode of the Just for a change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, guest hosts, Shiluba Mawela & D…
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S3, Ep.9: Power Cuts: Shining a light on energy inequality vs opportunity
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In light of the energy crisis, how can South Africa ‘go green’ without leaving the vulnerable members of society behind? Our ‘power problem’ promises to only get worse if big changes aren’t made soon. The change-maker Ntombini speaks to in this episode is no stranger to energy transition, green economy, and urban African energy issues. Professor Jo…
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S3, Ep.9 Teaser: Power Cuts: Shining a light on energy inequality vs opportunity
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With the worsening energy crisis in South Africa and Africa, how will we keep the lights on now and in the years to come? If the solution is creating a ‘green economy’ and ‘just energy transition’, how do we make sure everyone reaps the benefits? In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and…
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S3, Ep.8: Change Making with a systems lens
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Did you know that many problems facing the world today are interconnected - and the solutions to these problems are therefore interconnected as well? This is where the lens of systems change becomes very important in creating shifts that last. A systems change advocate, our current podcast host and senior manager at the Bertha Centre, Ntombini Marr…
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S3, Ep.8 Teaser: Change making with a systems lens
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How does adopting a systems lens lead to better, more sustained and systemic change? The answer is complex but getting more important in the world we live in today. In this episode of season 3 of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship guest host, Kentse Radebe, has a conversation with c…
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S3, Ep. 7: How do we build more just cities?
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How do we begin to rectify our failing public infrastructure? Loadshedding, potholes, public safety and public transport issues are just the tip of the iceberg. This conversation between our host, Ntombini Marrengane and Jodi Allemeier, urban development specialist and activist, couldn’t come at a better time. With a predicted 70% of the world’s po…
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S3, Ep.7: Teaser: How do we build more just cities?
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Did you know that the number of people living in urban areas in South Africa has grown by 21% between 1960 and 2021 according to the World Bank Urban Population statistics? With that percentage steadily rising despite the public infrastructure failing to support it, city planning is a matter of social justice more now than ever. How do we create a …
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S3. Ep. 6: Innovating towards gender equality and land rights
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How do you implement and educate on land ownership and equality for women in a disempowering patriarchal society? This is the big problem that innovator, activist and advocate, Dr Monica Magoke-Mhoja faces in Tanzania. Land ownership laws changed in 2014 but disempowering and unjust practices to do with land ownership remained the same. In this tho…
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S3 Ep. 6: Teaser_ Innovating towards gender equality and land rights
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Did you know that 70% of the food in Tanzania is produced by women in the agricultural sector? 90% of active women work in agriculture in Tanzania and yet very few of these women own the land they work on. Equal rights to land ownership only came into law in 2014 and unfortunately, there is still a big gap between legislation and reality. In this e…
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S3. Ep 5: Climate justice: there’s no plan(et) B
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How has climate change impacted different groups of people and why is this a justice issue? “Humanity is on a highway to climate hell,” according to UN secretary-general, António Guterres. This means that climate justice is one of the most important conversations to have and that’s why in this episode of the Just For A Change podcast, Dr Mao Amis j…
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S3, Ep. 5: Teaser: Climate justice: there’s no plan(et) B
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How climate change is a justice issue at its core and why should we care? We explore the side of the green economy that isn’t spoken about enough in this episode of the Just For A Change podcast powered by The Bertha Centre for Innovation and Change. Our host, Ntombini Marrengane, chats with Dr Mao Amis, founder of the African Centre for Green Econ…
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S3. Ep. 4: Water justice for all - but how?
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Can you imagine life without water? What lengths would you go to get it? The people of Somalia are faced with these real questions as they experience droughts, famine and water scarcity right now. In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast, Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein joins our host, Ntombini, to unpack this very real crisis in East Africa. We …
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S3. Ep. 4 Teaser: Water justice for all - but how?
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Why are so many regions in the world experiencing water scarcity despite access to water and sanitation being a human right? What impact has the scarcity had on the communities in these regions? And most importantly, why is access is water access increasingly becoming a source of conflict? In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast powered by…
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S3. Ep 3: Substance abuse and mental health - it’s okay not to be okay
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Did you know that three thousand people, globally, take their own lives each day? This number is according to a statement released by the South African Government on Suicide Prevention Day this year. South Africa is still reeling from the suicides of great names in the entertainment industry who lost the battle with their mental health issues. Thos…
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S3. Ep 3. Teaser: Substance abuse and mental health - it’s okay not to be okay
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The reality is that many of us are not okay but the stigma surrounding mental health and substance abuse is among the reasons why people, particularly young people, are not accessing the help they need. In episode 3 of the Just for a Change podcast we talk to Tshegofatso Ketshabile, known professionally as Tshego. Tshego is a South African rapper a…
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S3, Ep. 2: Inside the mind of a social innovator
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How would you describe a ‘change-maker’? Award-winning social innovator, Tracey Gilmore, is the epitome of one and we got to chat with her about the exciting work she’s doing and why she does it. She’s the co-founder of The Clothing Bank, now known as Taking Care of Business, director of the African Centre for a Green Economy and passionate about c…
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S3, Ep. 2: Teaser_ Inside the mind of a social innovator
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Have you ever wanted to get into the mind of a social innovator making a real difference? That’s exactly what we get the privilege of doing in episode 2 of the Just For a Change podcast. Host, Ntombini Marrengane, unravels what makes Tracey Gilmore the changemaker she is. She’s the co-founder of The Clothing Bank which recently rebranded as Taking …
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S3, Ep. 1: What do gender equity and public loitering have in common?
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Do you know what the difference between gender equity and equality is and why it matters? Throughout history women have been protesting various issues such as sexism, gender-based violence, gender inequality and corrupt political systems. From the right to vote to the right to loiter, women - and some men - have made themselves heard. Change may be…
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Did you know that according to the latest Global Gender Gap Report 2022 it will take another 132 years to reach gender parity? Season 3 of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship captures conversations with changemakers - both local and from further afield. Episode 1 takes us to the stre…
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What are the building blocks that enable social innovation and entrepreneurship in the global South? We couldn’t think of a better way to wrap up JFAC season 2 than reflecting on a few of these building blocks and highlights from the previous episodes. Hosts, Fergus Turner and Simni Xanga reminisce on the successful season by sharing their favourit…
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Another season of Just for a Change has come and gone! We’ve featured a number of inspiring change-makers who have shaped these episodes and given us a better understanding of what leads to systems innovation and entrepreneurship in the global south. What are some of the building blocks that lead to systems innovation and entrepreneurship in the gl…
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S2, Ep. 11: Pathways in entrepreneurship in the Global South
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Africa hasn’t been idle on the entrepreneurship front but what makes starting a business in this continent so complex? What milestones and challenges do entrepreneurs have to overcome specific to the Global South? Host, Luvuyo Maseko sits down with Dr Phumlani Nkontwana, a senior lecturer at the UCT Graduate School of Business and entrepreneur, Reu…
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S2, Ep. 11 Teaser: Pathways in entrepreneurship in the Global South
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Entrepreneurship has been painted as the ‘solution’ to unemployment and poverty in the global south but what challenges come with choosing this path? In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast we talk about the pathways to entrepreneurship in the global south and we get some valuable insights into this world from guests who have deep on-the-g…
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S2, Ep. 10: The role of women in the health investment space
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What is innovative finance? Who are the women in this space doing incredible research and finding fantastic health development solutions? What can women working in this space do to drive investment in priority areas? In this episode of the Just for a change podcast, we hear from Dr Nevilene Slingers, executive programme manager for Social Impact bo…
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S2, Ep.10 Teaser: The role of women in the health investment space
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What is the experience of women working in innovative finance for health and why is it so important for women to operate in this space? To commemorate World Health Day on 7 April 2022, episode 10 of season 2 of the Just for a change podcast, focusses on innovative finance for health. More specifically, we hear from some inspiring women who are work…
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S2, Ep. 9: Blended Finance - when to use what instrument when?
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As blended finance, an approach to mobilising finance partnerships for development moves into the spotlight, there has been a rapid growth in diverse, innovative tools and practices. Host, Barry Panulo, sits down with Hann Verheijen, managing director at Cordaid Investment Management, Mandy Jayakody, a project manager on the Green Outcomes Fund, an…
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S2, Ep. 9 Teaser: Blended Finance - when to use what instrument when?
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What is blended finance? Why is it moving into the spotlight right now and what are the best ways to approach it as a practitioner? This episode of the Just For A Change podcast is dedicated to answering all these questions and more. The Bertha Centre recently partnered with the Centre for Sustainable Finance & Private Wealth (CSP) at the Universit…
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Did you know that there are 23 known cases of suicide in South Africa every day, and for every person that commits suicide, 10 have attempted it? In this episode of the Just for a change podcast, host Luvuyo Maseko and this episode’s guests look at the mental health and wellbeing issues facing the youth of our country. In the face of the pandemic a…
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S2, Ep. 8 Teaser: Mental well-being and youth
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The mental well-being of our youth is a more important topic now than it has ever been. A recent article by the World Health Organisation noted that globally, one in seven youth between the ages of 10 and 19 years old experience mental health challenges. What kind of repercussions will failing to address mental health and wellbeing issues in our yo…
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S2, Ep. 7: Hearing youth voices: innovation lead by youth
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Young people in South Africa and around the world have innovative solutions and ideas, but are we listening and are we creating spaces for them to bring these to life? In this episode, the Just for a Change podcast hosts, Fergus Turner and Simnikiwe Xanga chat to Kayla Beare and Tumelo Mafoso. At the end of 2021, Douglas Knowledge Partners collabor…
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S2, Ep. 7 Teaser: Hearing youth voices: Innovation lead by youth
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“The power of youth is the common wealth for the entire world.” - Kailash Satyarthi In this episode of the Just For A Change podcast, we sit down with some innovative young people who were recent finalists in an essay writing competition organized by Douglas Knowledge Partners in collaboration with The Bertha Center for Social Innovation and Entrep…
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S2, Ep. 6. Celebrating the Bertha Centre: 10 years of…and more.
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The Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship is impacting the world by empowering and equipping changemakers to bring about upliftment, equality and lasting change. In this commemorative episode, hosts, Kentse Radebe & Simnikiwe Xanga chat with founding director Dr Francois Bonnici and current Bertha Centre director, Dr Solange Rosa…
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S2. E6. Teaser. Celebrating a decade of Bertha: A 10-year review and looking at what lies ahead
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“Understand the past and you can shape the future.” This episode of the Just For A Change podcast celebrates the inspiring story of the Bertha Centre of Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship from inception to what it is today: A small but remarkable academic hub at the bottom of the African continent with activism in its soul. Make sure to catch t…
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The world of impact investing is brimming with opportunity - especially in Africa. The Global Steering Group (GSG) for Impact Investment Summit is dedicated to challenging old perceptions of investment and catalysing impact investment and entrepreneurship that benefits people and the planet. In this episode, host, Kentse Radebe chats to Misha Morar…
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With Africa arguably being the largest impact investment opportunity in the world, how do we mobilize to take hold of such an opportunity? Innovative finance serves as one of the strategies to capitalize on this investment opportunity. One organisation leading this charge is the Global Steering Committee. The GSG is a global organisation that catal…
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