Podcasts about Proudly South African

Chapter Head John Watson joined Clarence Ford on air for more on how The Lekker Network is bringing people together in an authentic, impactful, and proudly South African way Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Listen live – Views and News with Clarence Ford is broadcast weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/views-and-news-with-clarence-ford/audio-podcasts/views-and-news-with-clarence-ford/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A front-row seat to South Africa's biggest buy-local event. This "Good Things with Brent Lindeque" episode dives into the voices behind the movement. From bold entrepreneurs to big business brains, we unpack how local procurement is shaping a stronger, more resilient South Africa. Good grief, I am feeling so bladdy PROUDLY South African right now! ❤️

Clement Manyathela and the listeners discuss the upcoming Soweto Derby, and listeners respond to a question about when they are proud to be South African. Manyathela also speaks to Daily Maverick Journalist Rebecca Davis to understand her reporting on a fact-finding mission taken by Members of Parliament to Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every day this week, we’re profiling four resilient, bold, and downright inspiring entrepreneurs from the Western Cape – each one in the running for a chance to win up to R40 000 in cash this Friday! Today Dan Corder speaks to Alicia English from The Olive Exchange, a company that believes in the transformative power of storytelling to ignite a love for reading and improve literacy levels among South African children. There’s nothing easy about running a business in the Western Cape. But you can rise above any business challenge with Standard Bank’s MyMoBiz Business Account.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team chats to Proudly SA's head of marketing Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi about the Buy Local Summit. The summit took place from 17 to 18 March, spotlighting over 200 exhibitors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Fairbairn speaks to Ayanda Mngadi the Group Executive Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations at Hulamin about the aluminium value chain, followed by the CEO of Optimas Robots, Evans Parsons who has a business that creates AI robots. Jonathan also speaks to Palesa Diale who is the Founder of Beige Butterfly which is a water Purification business that also produces organic hair and skin care, followed by Tshepo Phetla the Head of Business Development at Telkom about the graduation of the township tech innovation incubator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Fairbairn speaks with Telfer Chiks, Assistant Manager at the National Membership Movement, about the importance of connecting mentees with mentors. He then engages with Saki Zamxaka, CEO of the Gauteng Enterprise Propeller, on the crucial role they play in supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs. The conversation continues with Sarah Sebetola, Founder of Tshepiso Branding, as she shares insights into her eco-friendly branding business. She is joined by Cynthia Kitera, Founder of Cesir Stationery and Supplies, who discusses her journey in the stationery manufacturing industry. Finally, Jonathan speaks with Happy Ngidi, the Chief Marketing Officer at Proudly SA, about the significance of supporting local businesses and buying local. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Insights on how local procurement drives economic growth, creates jobs, and unlocks opportunities for SMEs. 

Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi, CMO of Proudly South African, joins John Maytham to discuss SONA 2025 and the organization’s call for officials and guests to wear locally made fashion. She highlights how this initiative goes beyond red-carpet glamour, emphasizing its role in job creation, economic growth, and showcasing South African pride, particularly in the Retail–Clothing, Textile, Footwear, and Leather (R-CTFL) sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane Dutton (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks to Orapeleng Modutle the Founder of OM Style Avenue about the Proudly South African teaming up with Orapeleng Modutle and other fashion designers to search for local fashion Supporters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clement Manyathela speaks to Dorothy Mofomme - Cofounder of Nalydia (baby food) about her Proudly South African product and Talita Boodhram about her Midesk global (kids desk product)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cape Talk is In Conversation with Proudly South African to discuss the annualProudly South African Buy Local Summit & Expo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rizaan and JP are Back

Kevin Lerena is a South African professional boxer who has held the World Boxing Council interim bridgerweight title since 2023 - Darren catches up with the champ!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This audio is brought to you by Wearcheck, your condition monitoring specialist. Green hydrogen produced on site can play a huge role in solving the energy crisis as it eliminates the challenges associated with establishing electrical distribution networks over vast distances, says Hydrox Holdings CEO Corrie de Jager. "Access to dependable energy can be the catalyst to improving the lives of many and with access to electricity the potential of Africa's people can be developed," De Jager points out in a release to Engineering News & Mining Weekly. Hydrox's Proudly South African divergent electrode flow through (DEFTTM) technology, already a recipient of South Africa's National Science and Technology Forum Award for Innovation, last year won top recognition in Monaco at the principality's inaugural hydrogen forum. DEFT allows hydrogen-producing electrolysers to operate without membranes at higher temperatures, resulting in significantly improved electrical efficiencies. The African Hydrogen Partnership estimates that more than 600-million people in Africa have no access to electricity. "To replace paraffin and diesel with methanol and hydrogen is going to make a massive impact in people's lives," says De Jager. "At conference after conference we learn about big plans and vast amounts available for the development of green hydrogen in South Africa but the execution of these plans is unfortunately lacking. "Many engineers and firms, including ourselves, that have the technology and knowhow to immediately implement hydrogen-related projects, are faced with the harsh reality that access to funding is just about impossible. "The relevant governmental agencies, and even the venture capital firms in control of these funds, are so busy 'de-risking' projects that smaller enterprises are denied access to funding - and in the process South Africa is losing valuable skills and technology," he says. Hydrox calculates that its membraneless DEFT has the potential to reduce the cost of producing hydrogen by up to 30%. Envisaged when Hydrox beat off 15 global strongholds, among them the US, Europe, Canada, Australia and India to win its Monoco award, was that the principality could use the South African technology in a marine context. "They've got these huge motor boats lying out there in the harbour, massive ones, that all use diesel, and they want to replace the diesel with green hydrogen - as do the countries alongside them, such as Spain and Italy, Gibraltar and Malta. They all approached us. They have a huge need to get into the green hydrogen space," De Jager told Engineering News & Mining Weekly last December. "There is great excitement about South Africa's plans to take advantage of our abundant sunshine and to a lesser degree our wind resources to generate green hydrogen industries for export to Europe and Japan. "This is great news for all our green pundits but from a purely practical view, it is difficult to see how we in South Africa can compete in the export market," he contends. Australia is investing heavily in green hydrogen; existing pipelines of Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt, with already developing green hydrogen zones, can pump methanol at low cost; Namibia, with existing infrastructure in place, is receiving financial support from Germany; and Spain, with significant solar and wind resources, is developing its own green hydrogen industries. Germany is completing a study which indicates that South Africa needs to make itself more competitive. At the end of the month, Hydrox will, once again, be presenting in Monaco, where it will be highlighting a solution to large-scale energy storage at high energy efficiencies. DEFT, without a membrane, allows for higher temperature production and can operate off seawater and treated acid mine water. Standard electrolysers use a heat exchanger system to remove excess heat so that it does not supersede the maximum operating temperature of the membrane. Within DEFT, this excess temp...

Today we will be reflecting on a subject that should resonate with every believer hearing this message today: God's faithfulness in times of adversity. To say that life is full of challenges, trials, and uncertainties is probably an under-statement. And, despite what you read in the papers or watch on the news, I promise you that adversity is not unique to South Africa. It may sometimes feel like Adversity is a Proudly South African product but I promise you it is not. Please take courage and be of good cheer: in the midst of it all, you can find solace and strength in the unwavering faithfulness of our Heavenly Father. In good times and in bad times His faithfulness remains unchanging. So, let us explore together the transformative power of trusting in God's faithfulness, even in the face of the most challenging and adverse headwinds.

Clement speaks to Minister of Trade and Industry, Ebrahim Patel and Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi about embracing localization and bringing it to the economic mainstream.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clement speaks to exhibitors at the summit, Terrence Leduma, the  Founder and Managing director of Makhamisa Foods which manufactures a range of condiments and Inga Gubeka, the founder of ascend Label an athleisure brand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proudly South African green hydrogen technology, which has the potential to slash the cost of green hydrogen, has just won top recognition in Monaco at the principality's inaugural hydrogen forum. The homegrown divergent electrode flow through (DEFT™) technology, which is already a recipient of South Africa's National Science and Technology Forum Award for Innovation, allows electrolysers to operate without membranes at higher temperatures, which results in greatly improved electrical efficiencies. (Also watch attached Creamer Media video.) Corrie de Jager, the CEO of Hydrox Holdings, the developer of the technology, stated in a Zoom interview that the patented DEFT system has the potential to slash the cost of producing hydrogen by up to 30% as the world's first hydrogen electrolyser that does not make use of membranes. The standard method of extracting hydrogen from water has been by using a membrane to separate the two electrodes. Even the latest platinum-based proton exchange membrane, or PEM, electrolyser uses a membrane. But Hydrox's patented DEFT system does not, which has resulted in it being recognised as the best emerging technical solution for mobility and marine solutions. The company's objective is to produce hydrogen below R100/kg, making it cost competitive with petrol. Its intention is to make hydrogen readily accessible to the public by adopting the single-pump model, which was once used at filling stations by the long defunct Satmar and then later by Sasol in its early days. “Our technology is membraneless technology, which we patented and prototyped with the support of Shell through its Shell Gamechanger programme. “This technology is really now coming to the fore and people are taking cognisance of it,” De Jager enthused in an interview with Engineering News & Mining Weekly. Hydrox competed with hundreds of applicants from 15 global strongholds, among them the US, Europe, Canada, Australia and India. Conventional electrolysers, De Jager pointed out, lose between 25% and 30% of their electrical input as waste heat, which drives up the price of electrolytic hydrogen, making it uncompetitive with fossil fuels. But DEFT, without a membrane, allows for higher temperature production and can operate off sea water and treated acid mine water. Standard electrolysers use a heat exchanger system to remove excess heat so that it does not supersede the maximum operating temperature of the membrane. Within DEFT, this excess temperature can be ‘locked' into the system to improve system efficiencies, resulting in lower operating expenditure and hydrogen costs. The new system can also handle fluctuating currents, which makes it ideal for renewable energy and ‘green' hydrogen. Electrolysis electrochemically splits water into hydrogen and oxygen and for the past 200 years, electrolysers have been limited to lower temperatures and pressures, with electrolysis basically being undertaken using some or other form of membrane to keep the gases separate. Mining Weekly: How does Monaco plan to use green hydrogen? De Jager: The principality wants to use it in a marine context. They've got these huge motor boats lying out there in the harbour, massive ones, that all use diesel, and they want to replace the diesel with green hydrogen, as do the countries alongside of them such as Spain and Italy, Gibraltar and Malta. They all approached us. They have a huge need to get into the green hydrogen space. When is your DEFT electrolyser technology going to be deployed commercially? That's the jackpot question. Shell helped us with a grant and then Covid struck and we came to a standstill and had to switch to the advanced alkaline electrolyte standard zero gap system. Now that recognition of our DEFT technology is revived, we can't wait to continue with it.

South Africa's geological prospectivity is fantastic with only 15% of the country's surface area having been mapped at a high resolution of 50 000 to 1 geophysical level. Moreover, the world of geology has changed a lot in the last 20 years. “The people that find the deposits these days are the mathematicians and statisticians who sit in little offices looking at the geological abnormalities using algorithms to do so, and then send the geologists to go and find the deposit,” Minerals Council South Africa CEO Roger Baxter told the Joburg Indaba on Wednesday. That compared with 20 years ago when it was typically hands-on geologist type work. Baxter displayed slides that highlighted South Africa's potential geological opportunities in chrome, platinum group metals, gold, iron-ore, titanium minerals and diamonds. On mining in South Africa being a sunset or sunrise industry, he said: “We've got an incredibly world-class mining sector, business capability that is hard to deny at a global level, and a committed and patriotic business sector, which really matters for this country, and wants to see South Africa succeed. “We've got significant research, development and innovation capacity, a pipeline of skills from world-class educational facilities and in some areas great infrastructure but we're just not getting our service levels on that infrastructure that we need,” Baxter said. Having recently returned from Australia, he noted that mining engineering was no longer offered at any of the universities in Queensland, compared with South Africa, which had a surplus of mining engineers coming out of universities. But these could not be employed because the country was failing to grow the mining sector at a sufficiently fast pace – “and we should be doing something about that”. Direct engagement with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) on how South Africa can have a world-class cadastral system and exploration plan in place. “We are making progress. It has been a little bit frustrating from the point of view of the pace of the progress, but it's not due to a lack of effort,” Baxter said, adding in response to a question that he had had a discussion on the setting up of a cadastre with the Mineral Resources Minister's special advisor, the Deputy Minister and the Deputy DG in charge of policy at the Africa Downunder conference in Perth. “It's an interesting place to engage your government and there was agreement that we need to get the cadastre sorted out quickly. The Minerals Council's position remains very clear – buy a new off-the-shelf cadastral system. We've got two world-class cadastral system companies that operate in South Africa. You don't have to develop a brand new bespoke system that will take you three years to get operational “We're talking about an off-the-shelf system will probably take six months to iron out a few of the edges and get working and you want a transparent cadastral system that gives you all the preconverted geological information. “You also want a licensing system linked to that cadastral system that works on much shorter timelines. Many mining companies tell me they applied two years ago for a prospecting right and I'm still waiting, or they find that the application lost or given to someone else. “When you've got full transparency, you can make a lot of progress. But at least the DMRE has admitted that Samrad is dysfunctional. Can we see an off-the-shelf system being procured? That's something we're really pushing for from our side,” said Baxter As reported by Mining Weekly last month, while South Africa does not have such a commercially available cadastre, fellow African countries that are already thriving on one include Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Libya, Malawi, Mauritania, Mozambique and Zambia. Worse still is that the Proudly South African supplier of the system to these countries has opted to walk away from the DMRE's ten...

The key objective of transparency in applying for prospecting rights and mining rights – and openly managing them – can be enabled by a commercially available cadastre system. While South Africa does not have such a cadastre, fellow African countries that are already thriving on it include Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Libya, Malawi, Mauritania, Mozambique and Zambia. Worse still is that the Proudly South African supplier of the system to these countries has opted to walk away from the South African tender invitation – because it is unable to understand the drivers of the terms of reference that South Africa's Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has set. A cadastre is ideally an end-to-end solution that not only awards exploration and mining licences but also monitors regulation, tax and royalty collection, and revenue distribution. “Minerals Council South Africa is absolutely adamant that we want a commercially available cadastre system in South Africa, and that message is conveyed to both the DMRE and the Council for Geoscience on an ongoing basis,” Minerals Council South Africa's Junior and Emerging Miners Desk head Grant Mitchell stated during a junior mining and exploration webinar covered by Mining Weekly. (Also watch attached Creamer Media video.) “We really feel that if we are going to unlock the exploration potential of this country, we need a mining cadastre, along with a flow-through share tax system,” added Mitchell. At the same webinar, Council for Geoscience CEO Mosa Mabuza urged all South Africans to rally around exploration as this country's Big Hairy Audacious Goal, owing to it being essential for the future of mining, a major national strength. The supplier of the cadastre, Trimble, began its work in Africa as Spatial Dimension nearly two decades ago. “Our first mining cadastre project was in 2003 in Mozambique, a World Bank-funded project and we've got well over 20 customers now using our system to manage their mineral rights in their country,” Trimble Natural Resources MD Bill Feast outlined. Through its efforts, Cameroon has an online cadastre system and one can see who has applied where in Côte d'Ivoire. The DRC has been using its system for well over a decade, and one can do a desktop search on where people are applying in Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritania, Mozambique, Libya and Zambia. One can find these portals on its website, where one can see how easy it is to find out the landholding in any of these countries. “I'm sure most of you know how difficult it is at the DMRE to find out who owns what and where,” said Feast. On the reason for walking away from the DMRE's cadastre tender put out over a year ago, he said: “We didn't understand the drivers behind their terms of reference.” Trimble is now a few weeks away from going live with the Botswana's new cadastre system, while the DMRE is still, as far as he understands, debating. “Probably by the end of October, there's going to be a new Botswana portal that you're going to be able to log-in to. It's got multi-factor authentication so you'll be able to log-in securely,” he told webinar attendees. “Once you enter the system, you'll be presented with a dashboard of all the mineral rights allocated to you or the company that you represent. “You'll be able to monitor your obligations, make online payments, upload your work reports, upload your production statistics, see whatever the obligations for that particular exploration or mining right are,” said Feast, who provided screenshots of how to apply for a new licence ­– yes, by simply clicking on ‘apply'. In this case, a prospecting licence for uranium was the outcome. He then uploaded a shapefile of the area applied for. The tenure could be seen in the background, as well as protected areas and exclusion zones. He digitised a square and one could see that the area applied for overlapped with four restricted areas. He was...

Welcome to Episode 13! In this week's episode, I had the opportunity to interview not one but two physician fellows specialising in Endocrinology in the department of internal medicine at my base hospital, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. I'm sure when you hear 'endocrinology' some of the first associations you make are with common condition such as diabetes, thyrotoxicosis and hypothyroidism. However, just as there are many many more hormones in the body, so there are plenty of conditions that endocrinologists manage in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I'm sure you'll enjoy this week's episode featuring Dr Ruchika Mehta and Dr Constance Adams. Whether endocrinology is a sub-spec you've considered a career in or not, it's helpful to appreciate the journey to specialisation that fellows and consultants go through and the decision-algorithm that guided their choices. Whereas only a few of us will become endocrinologists, we're all guaranteed to consult endocrine for an opinion at some point! As Dr Adams puts it, being an endocrinologist is about being a good general physician of the whole patient, rather than just an expert in a single organ or system. I enjoyed our conversation and I'm sure you will as well.  Thank you to our sponsors for this episode! FLASHMED. FlashMed is a new type of medical study flashcards, pre-packaged and formatted to assist you to be more effective as a student and ultimately help you become a better doctor. Comprising pharmacology revision flashcards, clerking sheets, muscle anatomy flashcards and revision notes, amongst others, FlashMed products are printed using the highest quality paper and each set consists of 50 flashcards or pages. You can find FlashMed on Instagram at @FLashMedSA, and order direct from them via DM, with nationwide delivery. WARDWORX. Wardworx is a FREE patient list & task management app that allows doctors to simplify the way they work. Proudly South African and created for doctors, by doctors. Use Wardworx to keep track and easily access your patient's information, location and wardwork! Wardworx is a web-based app that can be accessed through your internet browser on mobile or desktop, simply by visiting https://wardworx.app/ . You can also find the downloadable applications on the Apple App Store [ https://apps.apple.com/za/app/wardworx/id1545167665 ] and Google Play store [ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.wardworx ].

Welcome to Episode 12! In this week's “Coffee with consultants” feature, we're going off-brand a bit and interviewing a registrar in our featured specialty. Nonetheless, this week's episode features a specialty that so many of you have requested that I simply could not wait! And so, I'm very pleased to introduce this week's episode, which is all about the path to specialising in paediatric surgery. Dr Jason Mcmaster is currently a registrar in paediatric surgery at the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital in South Africa. After completing internship and community service, Dr Mcmaster held a medical officer post in the paediatric burns unit at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, where he discovered his calling and passion. It was a great privilege to interview Dr McMaster for this podcast, and I'm sure you'll find the interview extremely interesting. Whether you've had any exposure to paediatric surgery or not, it should please you to know that the training available in South Africa in paediatric surgery is excellent and compares favourably with high-income countries, who often send their surgeons to South Africa to further their skills. Listening to Dr Mcmaster, it was encouraging and motivating to learn just how highly esteemed the South African clinical setting is. We would do well to appreciate the opportunities we get as junior doctors and medical students, even amongst the challenges. Links to articles and the podcast mentioned in this episode: "Don't trust your thoughts after midnight" - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953619307695 Europe surgeons vs SA logbooks - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34407553/ Discover paediatric surgery podcast http://www.discoverpaediatricsurgery.com/ Thank you to our sponsors for this episode! FLASHMED FlashMed is a new type of medical study flashcards, pre-packaged and formatted to assist you to be more effective as a student and ultimately help you become a better doctor. Comprising pharmacology revision flashcards, clerking sheets, muscle anatomy flashcards and revision notes, amongst others, FlashMed products are printed using the highest quality paper and each set consists of 50 flashcards or pages. You can find FlashMed on Instagram at @FLashMedSA, and order direct from them via DM, with nationwide delivery. WARDWORX Wardworx is a FREE patient list & task management app that allows doctors to simplify the way they work. Proudly South African and created for doctors, by doctors. Use Wardworx to keep track and easily access your patient's information, location and wardwork! Wardworx is a web-based app that can be accessed through your internet browser on mobile or desktop, simply by visiting https://wardworx.app/ . You can also find the downloadable applications on the Apple App Store [ https://apps.apple.com/za/app/wardworx/id1545167665 ] and Google Play store [ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.wardworx ]. If you know of a consultant or senior registrar in a specialty that YOU would like featured on the Dr Coffee Podcast, please get in touch. The podcast's email address is drcoffeeza@gmail.com.

A Proudly South African green hydrogen mobile solution, which is scheduled to be launched at the African Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (AAD) next month, ticks all the local boxes by making use of a platinum-catalysed hydrogen proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) and also being able to accommodate PEM electrolyser technology if need be. Built in response to local and international demand to meet the need for alternative energy solutions, GESS can provide 230 kWh of electrical power to remote and isolated locations, delivered by solar photovoltaic panels, lithium-ion batteries and the PEMFC. “We decided to channel our expertise, dedication and attention to developing green hydrogen solutions, which resulted in the development of South Africa's first green hydrogen mobile solution and becoming the green powerhouse in South Africa,” Rheinmetall Denel Munition stated in its invitation to Engineering News & Mining Weekly to attend the launch at AAD on September 21. The company, which is jointly owned by Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH (51%) of Germany and Denel South Africa, is best known in munition and plant engineering circles, having been established in 2008 when Denel's Somchem, Swartklip and Naschem became part of the group. The complete modular, self-sustaining, renewable decentralised energy solution is specifically designed to be adaptable to client-specific requirements. It is easily transported between locations, does not rely on external infrastructure, and is sufficiently robust to be operated in several geographical locations. The units can be optimised for maximum hydrogen production in the event of a preference for green chemical production rather than decentralised energy. “We will target both the commercial and defence market. We are also designing a similar system for field hospitals and clinics in remote lactations, which will be able to provide medical grade oxygen as an additional product,” the company stated. The different decentralised energy and green chemical production units will be designed in Somerset West, Cape Town, whereas the various different system integration functions and over-all system manufacturing will be executed in Boskop, Potchefstroom. Although the green hydrogen is predominately produced through electrolysis by an alkaline electrolyser, a platinum-group-metals-using PEM electrolyser can also be used. The unit is designed in such a manner that one can modify each component to accommodate more efficient technology becoming available. Hence, this system can accommodate renewable electricity produced from wind and/or hydropower if available at a particular site.

This week's episode focuses on the next level of junior doctor years with conversation and reflection on Community Service. I was privileged to spend time with Dr Naeem Vallee, who was an intern at Bara when I first began clinical rotations at Wits Medical School. Dr Naeem is well-loved by his colleagues, seniors and students alike, and well-known for his use of fountain pens in his clerking notes and impressive skills as a barista and coffee connoisseur… when he's not hard at work serving patients and people at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, where he is currently completing his community service year. Although internship and community service journeys are as unique as the doctors who take them, I think you'll find that there is a lot to draw from our conversation and some profound thoughts that can become really actionable and practical things to take into your own workday and career Thank you to our sponsors for this episode! FLASHMED. FlashMed is a new type of medical study flashcards, pre-packaged and formatted to assist you to be more effective as a student and ultimately help you become a better doctor. Comprising pharmacology revision flashcards, clerking sheets, muscle anatomy flashcards and revision notes, amongst others, FlashMed products are printed using the highest quality paper and each set consists of 50 flashcards or pages. You can find FlashMed on Instagram at @FLashMedSA, and order direct from them via DM, with nationwide delivery. WARDWORX. Wardworx is a FREE patient list & task management app that allows doctors to simplify the way they work. Proudly South African and created for doctors, by doctors. Use Wardworx to keep track and easily access your patient's information, location and wardwork! Wardworx is a web-based app that can be accessed through your internet browser on mobile or desktop, simply by visiting https://wardworx.app/ . You can also find the downloadable applications on the Apple App Store [ https://apps.apple.com/za/app/wardworx/id1545167665 ] and Google Play store [ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.wardworx ].

Multinational mining and mineral processing equipment manufacturer Sandvik launched its new high-tech head office facility, workshop and manufacturing complex today in Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg, on September 9. The facility was officially opened by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The launch of Sandvik's Khomanani facility is a fulfillment of the industrial giant's investment pledge of R350-million, made at the fourth South African Investment Conference six months ago. “Government is hard at work to create the conditions that will enable businesses – both big and small – to emerge, to grow, to access new markets, to create new products and to hire more employees. The establishment of this facility is testament to that commitment,” Ramaphosa said. The Khomanani manufacturing site is one of Sandvik's biggest and most advanced facilities globally, consolidating operations previously undertaken at five separate sites and accommodating 550 employees. For the first time ever, the company now has its soft rock, hard rock and surface businesses all under one roof. Khomanani, which occupies a 62 000 m2 site, can produce underground loaders with over 60% local content, allowing them to be designated as ‘Proudly South African'. Acting VP of Sandvik Southern Africa's sales area Reinhard Reinartz said Sandvik's mining divisions supply the industry's needs with equipment, parts and services, with the aim to fuel growth in a sustainable way. “Our role is not only as an original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) to our customers, but also to be good corporate citizens. Hence, we are investing in localisation, and this new assembly facility relocates activities from China and Finland to South Africa,” he stated. Localisation is a cornerstone of Sandvik's operations, which supports government's aim to build domestic production capacity to supply local and foreign markets, to support broader economic development and to create more jobs. The investment by Sandvik in local manufacturing capacity is an important vote of confidence in South Africa and its mining sector, the President noted. “With industrialisation and manufacturing being essential pillars of South Africa's Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan, it is gratifying to see this commitment turned into reality here in Gauteng,” he said. Reinartz said the decision to invest in South Africa was a simple one. “South Africa is still one of the biggest mining markets in the world, with resources including coal, platinum group metals, gold and iron-ore. With both surface and underground mining, there is no question about investing here,” he enthused. The expansion of local production will make South Africa's economy more inclusive and create more opportunities for new entrants into the industrial sector. Greater investment in mining, localisation and beneficiation all contribute to extending mine life, to increasing mining exports, to skills development and to the creation of employment. The President pointed out that the mining machinery and equipment sector also has significant linkages into other parts of the economy. The companies supplying equipment to the mining industry have important backward linkages to major assembly suppliers, sub-assembly and parts suppliers, specialist component suppliers and raw material suppliers. “Increasing local production will contribute significantly to the revival of South Africa's manufacturing industry,” he said. The machines being assembled at Khomanani are the 12 t LS312 flameproof loader for underground coal operations, as well as the LH115 and LH208 loaders, respectively of 5.5 t and 7.7 t capacity, for underground hard rock mining. Not only are these machines being supplied to the Southern African market but Sandvik can also export them. They are produced to the exact same quality standards as Sandvik machines manufactured at its overseas factories. Moreover, the company is able to produce them at a cost which is very competitive by global standa...

Welcome to Episode 10! With around 100 days left (!) before this year's students become qualified doctors, this week's episode is all about how to have an adventure in internship. Loaded with practical advice pooled from dozens of junior doctors, the information included in this episode is especially for those about to take the ride that is internship. I hope you find it useful and enjoy it! Be sure to visit the links below to follow-up on any resources and links mentioned in the episode, as well as to find our wonderful sponsors. Thank you for your support. Timestamps for key segments in this week's episode 00:00:00 - Welcome! 00:00:12 - Prologue 00:01:34 - 3 lessons about work 00:03:46 - Introduction to this episode 00:04:14 - Flash Med study flashcards 00:05:10 - Wardworx app 00:06:22 - Internship: adventure confirmed, now what? 00:08:07 - Overview of key topics covered 00:10:30 - Having the right mindset 00:22:07 - Managing your money 00:32:10 - Professionalism 00:36:20 - Practical tips for internship 00:36:32 - Clothing 00:41:10 - Technology 00:43:57 - Footwear 00:46:04 - Best apps for interns 00:54:21 - Food 00:58:59 - Having a life outside of work 01:00:23 - Hydration and coffee 01:08:47 - Conclusion 01:10:15 - Sign out and contact details Optimising your sleep: Sleep toolikit; tools for optimising sleep & sleep-wake timing. HubermanLab podcast EP 84. for https://hubermanlab.com/sleep-toolkit-tools-for-optimizing-sleep-and-sleep-wake-timing/ Thank you to our sponsors for this episode! FLASHMED FlashMed is a new type of medical study flashcards, pre-packaged and formatted to assist you to be more effective as a student and ultimately help you become a better doctor. Comprising pharmacology revision flashcards, clerking sheets, muscle anatomy flashcards and revision notes, amongst others, FlashMed products are printed using the highest quality paper and each set consists of 50 flashcards or pages. You can find FlashMed on Instagram at @FLashMedSA, and order direct from them via DM, with nationwide delivery. WARDWORX Wardworx is a FREE patient list & task management app that allows doctors to simplify the way they work. Proudly South African and created for doctors, by doctors. Use Wardworx to keep track and easily access your patient's information, location and wardwork! Wardworx is a web-based app that can be accessed through your internet browser on mobile or desktop, simply by visiting https://wardworx.app/ . You can also find the downloadable applications on the Apple App Store [ https://apps.apple.com/za/app/wardworx/id1545167665 ] and Google Play store [ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.wardworx ].

Clement is joined by Chief Marketing Officer at Proudly South AfricanHappy MaKhumalo Ngidi where she talks about the role they that they have played and calling for full support for Banyana Banyana. MaKhumalo Ngidi expresses the importance of sports in these times we are living in as a countrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tumisang Ndlovu speaks Proudly South African's annual Buy Local Summit & Expo with CEO of Proudly South African, Eustace Mashimbye. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I've been wanting to chat to Cherise Willeit no jokes for about 10 years now as she seems to be someone who's had her fair share of challenges and yet seems to smile through it all whilst still managing to voice her opinion and power her way forward.Cherise describes herself as Wife ❤Mother

Of Presidents, residents and being Proudly South African. Our special guest today: Nick Dreyer (shoe salesman!) As some of our nation mourns the loss of one of our elder Statesman, we applaud the bright spots that so many Saffers home and abroad bring us on SAPeople.com And bringing joy to the faces and feet of many around the world, Veldskoen's Nick Dreyer joins Jenni Baxter and Melle Walker for an honest look at the State of our Nation. And don't forget to listen for the 100% Giving Friday giveaway! Connect with Nick Dreyer · Veldskoen on Facebook · Veldskoen Website · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts

Of Presidents, residents and being Proudly South African. Our special guest today: Nick Dreyer (shoe salesman!) As some of our nation mourns the loss of one of our elder Statesman, we applaud the bright spots that so many Saffers home and abroad bring us on SAPeople.com And bringing joy to the faces and feet of many around the world, Veldskoen's Nick Dreyer joins Jenni Baxter and Melle Walker for an honest look at the State of our Nation. And don't forget to listen for the 100% Giving Friday giveaway! Connect with Nick Dreyer · Veldskoen on Facebook · Veldskoen Website

Amanda Mbongwa, Founder of Fit Fanatic and Zanele Salman, Founder of Athi Health & Fitness on their local active and leisurewear brands with a South African twist.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ultimate long trip is not a trip at all: migrating to another country has much in common with long-term travel, but then, you never go home. Episode 254 is about migrating to Australia in particular - it interests me greatly to hear more about how and why people have moved to my home country, and what they like or dislike about it. First up, I chat with Catherine Marshall, who migrated from South Africa almost two decades ago. As she mentions, we have a significant number of South African migrants here in my hometown of Perth, so it's especially intriguing to hear more about her experiences. I then speak with Anuj, a migrant from India who now lives in Melbourne, after initially coming to Australia to complete postgraduate study. Fifteen years on, he seems very happy here! Finally, I talk to Lucky Legong, another immigrant from South Africa who arrived in Australia more recently after being offered a job at Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island. From never having considered Australia as a destination, to migrating here and working for more than four years now in the tourism industry, Lucky has enjoyed her experience of moving to Australia - and that makes me glad! Links: Thanks to our sponsor, Proudly South African in Perth - https://proudlysouthafricaninperth.com  Cost of living in Australia calculator - https://proudlysouthafricaninperth.com/product/cost-of-living-in-australia-calculator/ Aussie slang for new migrants - https://proudlysouthafricaninperth.com/settle/guide-aussie-slang-new-migrants/  Putting petrol in your car - https://proudlysouthafricaninperth.com/settle/how-to-put-petrol-in-your-car/ Catherine Marshall - Time to Wander - https://www.timetowander.com.au  Thanks to Anuj in Melbourne, a listener who's become a friend Lucky Legong from the Baillie Lodges group - baillielodges.com.au and profile at https://baillielodges.com.au/success-stories/lucky-legong/  Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/254 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clement speaks to broadcasters Hulisani Ravele and Motshidisi Mohono about their campaign to spend their money consciously. Proudly South African's Happy Ngidi, also weighs in on the importance of keeping your coins within the local production chain.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En Afrique du Sud, l’avenir économique du pays passera par le localisme. C’est en tout cas l’idée promue par le président sud-africain Cyril Ramaphosa qui appelle ses concitoyens à consommer local en toutes circonstances. 2021 marque d’ailleurs les 20 ans du label « Fièrement sud-africain » (Proudly South-African), qui défend le fait local auprès des consommateurs, des entreprises et du secteur public.

Lockdown level 1 Ladies leaving people ‘panting'. Name changes people can't pronounce. Saffers doing well overseas. Proudly South African entertainment offerings. And especially for those travelling or moving overseas, some clever life hacks from Jenni. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts

Lockdown level 1 Ladies leaving people ‘panting'. Name changes people can't pronounce. Saffers doing well overseas. Proudly South African entertainment offerings. And especially for those travelling or moving overseas, some clever life hacks from Jenni.

In 2020 the genre experienced increased popularity across the Africa continent with noted increases in digital streams and chart successes in countries far from its South Africa origin. Essentially Amapiano is a mix of Deep House, Gqom all mixed in with the jazzy, soulful sound of a piano. If you enjoy Amapiano, you will definitely enjoy this Mix, featuring hit tracks by... Soa Mattrix, SoulfulG & Shaun101 ; Mas Musiq & Aymos Ft Myztro ; Kabza De Small Ft Wizkid, Burna Boy, Cassper Nyovest & Madumane ; Reece Madlisa & Zuma Ft Mr JazziQ & Busta 929 ; The Lowkeys & Shizo Ft Swartspeare ; Tyler ICU & Nicole Elocin Ft DJ Maphorisa & Myztro ; Scorpion Kings Ft Tresor ; YNESA ; Tyler ICU & Nicole Elocin Ft Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa ; De Mthuda & Njelic Ft Mkeyz ; Kabza De Small Ft Daliwonga ; DBN Gogo Ft Jobe London, Makhanj & The LowKeys ; Focalistic Ft Jazzi Disciples ; Boohle & Josiah De Disciple ; Alfa Kat Ft Banaba'des ; Focalistic Ft Vigro Deep ; Major League DJz & Abidoza Ft Cassper Nyovest, Kammu Dee & Ma Lemon ; Caltonic SA Ft Sje Konka, Mawhoo x Thabz Le Madonga ; Muzzy D Pilot Ft DJ Mavuthela, Ribby De DJ & Rhino ; Mapara A Jazz Ft Ntosh Gaz & Colano ; MFR Souls Ft Major League, Kamo Mphela & Bontle Smith ; Semi Tee Ft Ma Lemon ; Busiswa Ft Kamo Mphela ; DeeLogic X Mr Cee ; MacG & P-Tempo Ft Icon Lamaf ; Tyla Ft Kooldrink and many more... All these tracks are Proudly South African!!!

In 2020 the genre experienced increased popularity across the Africa continent with noted increases in digital streams and chart successes in countries far from its South Africa origin. Essentially Amapiano is a mix of Deep House, Gqom all mixed in with the jazzy, soulful sound of a piano. If you enjoy Amapiano, you will definitely enjoy this Mix, featuring hit tracks by... Soa Mattrix, SoulfulG & Shaun101 ; Mas Musiq & Aymos Ft Myztro ; Kabza De Small Ft Wizkid, Burna Boy, Cassper Nyovest & Madumane ; Reece Madlisa & Zuma Ft Mr JazziQ & Busta 929 ; The Lowkeys & Shizo Ft Swartspeare ; Tyler ICU & Nicole Elocin Ft DJ Maphorisa & Myztro ; Scorpion Kings Ft Tresor ; YNESA ; Tyler ICU & Nicole Elocin Ft Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa ; De Mthuda & Njelic Ft Mkeyz ; Kabza De Small Ft Daliwonga ; DBN Gogo Ft Jobe London, Makhanj & The LowKeys ; Focalistic Ft Jazzi Disciples ; Boohle & Josiah De Disciple ; Alfa Kat Ft Banaba'des ; Focalistic Ft Vigro Deep ; Major League DJz & Abidoza Ft Cassper Nyovest, Kammu Dee & Ma Lemon ; Caltonic SA Ft Sje Konka, Mawhoo x Thabz Le Madonga ; Muzzy D Pilot Ft DJ Mavuthela, Ribby De DJ & Rhino ; Mapara A Jazz Ft Ntosh Gaz & Colano ; MFR Souls Ft Major League, Kamo Mphela & Bontle Smith ; Semi Tee Ft Ma Lemon ; Busiswa Ft Kamo Mphela ; DeeLogic X Mr Cee ; MacG & P-Tempo Ft Icon Lamaf ; Tyla Ft Kooldrink and many more... All these tracks are Proudly South African!!!

In 2020 the genre experienced increased popularity across the Africa continent with noted increases in digital streams and chart successes in countries far from its South Africa origin. Essentially Amapiano is a mix of Deep House, Gqom all mixed in with the jazzy, soulful sound of a piano. If you enjoy Amapiano, you will definitely enjoy this Mix, featuring hit tracks by... Soa Mattrix, SoulfulG & Shaun101 ; Mas Musiq & Aymos Ft Myztro ; Kabza De Small Ft Wizkid, Burna Boy, Cassper Nyovest & Madumane ; Reece Madlisa & Zuma Ft Mr JazziQ & Busta 929 ; The Lowkeys & Shizo Ft Swartspeare ; Tyler ICU & Nicole Elocin Ft DJ Maphorisa & Myztro ; Scorpion Kings Ft Tresor ; YNESA ; Tyler ICU & Nicole Elocin Ft Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa ; De Mthuda & Njelic Ft Mkeyz ; Kabza De Small Ft Daliwonga ; DBN Gogo Ft Jobe London, Makhanj & The LowKeys ; Focalistic Ft Jazzi Disciples ; Boohle & Josiah De Disciple ; Alfa Kat Ft Banaba'des ; Focalistic Ft Vigro Deep ; Major League DJz & Abidoza Ft Cassper Nyovest, Kammu Dee & Ma Lemon ; Caltonic SA Ft Sje Konka, Mawhoo x Thabz Le Madonga ; Muzzy D Pilot Ft DJ Mavuthela, Ribby De DJ & Rhino ; Mapara A Jazz Ft Ntosh Gaz & Colano ; MFR Souls Ft Major League, Kamo Mphela & Bontle Smith ; Semi Tee Ft Ma Lemon ; Busiswa Ft Kamo Mphela ; DeeLogic X Mr Cee ; MacG & P-Tempo Ft Icon Lamaf ; Tyla Ft Kooldrink and many more... All these tracks are Proudly South African!!!

An Mpumalanga coal mine is on the point of entering into an agreement before year-end to have its acid mine drainage water curse turned into potable water at no cost, Mining Weekly can today report. Recovered potassium nitrate, which retails at about R15000/t and which is marketed at about R11000/t to R11500/t, pays for everything – and a return on investment of about 30% is achieved. The system recovers water at a negative -R2 per cubic metre, said Trailblazer Technologies director John Bewsey in a Zoom interview on Monday, November 23. (Also watch attached Creamer Media video.) “In other words, each cubic metre of water that we recover brings us in R2,” he reiterated. Not only mines, but also an organisation in the US and power utility Eskom are also showing interest in the Proudly South African development, which has been assisted by a grant from South Africa’s Technology Innovation Agency. The grant has enabled Trailblazer to build what Bewsey described as a “world-class” demonstration plant at the company’s premises in Krugersdorp. As part of the development, acid mine water has been trucked in from various mines and Trailblazer has been able to turn potable waters polluted with as little 3 000 milligrams per litre right up to water with as much as 50 000 milligrams per litre – “that’s 5%, which really is horrendous. We’ve been able to achieve greater than 99% recovery and the water is so pure it’s actually demineralised quality water, and nearly always below 20 milligrams per litre,” Bewsey enthused. The system is attracting exceptional interest because of its: exceptionally high recovery rate of at least 99% of the water, which is a major improvement on any other water recovery process, including reverse osmosis, which generally recovers about 60% of the water and can only remove the salinity; absence of a brine to store, which is always hazardous and expensive; and ability to turn unwanted salinity into very-much-wanted end products which when sold ends up showing a profit. Because of the expense of storing brines, what many of the mines are doing is to have an electricity intensive process of spraying the brine into the air. In this way, the water evaporates and the solid lands back on the soil “like snow”, spreading the pollution far and wide, and actually achieving nothing, except removing the problem of having to have a dam of brine. But what actually happens is that rain redissolves the pollution, which is put back into the ecosystem. “It doesn’t achieve anything at all other than waste a whole lot of Eskom’s rather scarce power,” said Bewsey. Instead, Trailblazer’s system separates the pollution into cations and anions. “The major pollutants, then, are sodium chloride and sulphate, which is what you get in any saline water, so we can not only treat acid mine water but also saline water, which can be recovered profitably as well. “On the sodium side, we regenerate using nitric acid. From that we make sodium nitrate, which has got very little use. We then add the fertiliser potassium chloride and that precipitates out the least soluble salt, which is sodium chloride, and leaves us with potassium nitrate, which we separate out, and the sale of that potassium nitrate then pays for the entire process. “On the anion side, we’ve then got a mixture of chlorides and sulphates and it depends what that mixture is. On quite a lot of the mines, the chlorides are fairly low and the sulphates are very high, so we turn that into ammonium sulphate, which is the fertiliser that we sell, and convert the chlorides into sodium chloride and add that to the stockpile of sodium chloride that we make from the cation side. “That sodium chloride is a solid material so the cost of trucking it to the coast to put it back into the sea, where it belongs, is a minor cost because we’re trucking solids. We can use a flatbed truck and you’re paying 100% of its weight for transport. In the case of trucking a bri...

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we’re focusing on how companies are trying to make fingerprint access more safe at a time when it has been discouraged due to the Covi-19 pandemic. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Marius Coetzee, CEO of Ideco Biometrics. The discussion explores how biometrics technology works, Ideco business model, the impact of Covid-19 on operations and other biometric technologies.

In our podcast this week, Karla Fletcher, Head of Marketing at Topco Media speaks to Theo Baloyi, Founder and CEO of Bathu Shoes – a truly South African business success story. While living with his uncle in Alexandra, Theo completed a BCom Accounting degree and went on to work in South Africa for two years and then the Middle East. It was during his time in the Middle East that the 30-year-old accountant-turned entrepreneur saw a gap in the sneaker market. He noticed that on a global level there was something missing − an African sneaker brand portraying an authentically honest African story. After months of researching and conceptualising, Bathu was born in 2015, launching 100 pairs of Mesh Edition sneakers to the residents of Alexandra, Soweto, Thembisa and Midrand. In 2016 after releasing another 400 pairs, the Bathu website crashed a mere four hours after the announcement of the release. To say the brand took off would be an understatement. More about Theo While 2020 saw him winning the Top Young Achiever Award, 2019 was a huge year for Theo and saw him winning the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the South African Business Premier Awards, the Advance Media Most Influential Young South African in Business Award, the Sanlam & Partners Emerging Business Entrepreneur of the Year Award as well as landing a spot on the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30.

In our podcast this week, Karla Fletcher, Head of Marketing at Topco Media speaks to Theo Baloyi, Founder and CEO of Bathu Shoes – a truly South African business success story. While living with his uncle in Alexandra, Theo completed a BCom Accounting degree and went on to work in South Africa for two years and then the Middle East. It was during his time in the Middle East that the 30-year-old accountant-turned entrepreneur saw a gap in the sneaker market. He noticed that on a global level there was something missing − an African sneaker brand portraying an authentically honest African story. After months of researching and conceptualising, Bathu was born in 2015, launching 100 pairs of Mesh Edition sneakers to the residents of Alexandra, Soweto, Thembisa and Midrand. In 2016 after releasing another 400 pairs, the Bathu website crashed a mere four hours after the announcement of the release. To say the brand took off would be an understatement. More about Theo While 2020 saw him winning the Top Young Achiever Award, 2019 was a huge year for Theo and saw him winning the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the South African Business Premier Awards, the Advance Media Most Influential Young South African in Business Award, the Sanlam & Partners Emerging Business Entrepreneur of the Year Award as well as landing a spot on the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30.

Nathan Ro bounced onto the music scene as a contestant on Project Fame. His laid back, acoustic beach boy style won him many fans on the show in which he placed second. Ro then formed the mischievous, electro-rock band Lonehill Estate which toured Europe and the US with hit singles such as Daans, Technoband and Look Good. In a drastic turn of genre, Nathan Ro teamed up with Graeme Watkins and Loyiso Bala to form the swinging super-group Swing City. Ro's most recent release was a colab with The Kiffness called Wiggle A Bit which blew up in February this year. Now, Nathan Ro has released a new solo album entitled African Grey which takes him all the way back to his "beachsand and cocktails" style that started it all. The album is a collection of songs about South African cities with 60's influences being poured over a fun splash of acoustic folk. He joins Brent on today's Good Things Guy podcast.

JacPod — Nathan Ro bounced onto the music scene as a contestant on Project Fame. His laid back, acoustic beach boy style won him many fans on the show in which he placed second. Ro then formed the mischievous, electro-rock band Lonehill Estate which toured Europe and the US with hit singles such as Daans, Technoband and Look Good. In a drastic turn of genre, Nathan Ro teamed up with Graeme Watkins and Loyiso Bala to form the swinging super-group Swing City. Ro's most recent release was a colab with The Kiffness called Wiggle A Bit which blew up in February this year. Now, Nathan Ro has released a new solo album entitled African Grey which takes him all the way back to his "beachsand and cocktails" style that started it all. The album is a collection of songs about South African cities with 60's influences being poured over a fun splash of acoustic folk. He joins Brent on today's Good Things Guy podcast.

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – An awesome new Proudly South African face mask, with a replaceable filtration system at its heart, is attracting international interest. The innovative and timely Hudaco Air Mask is a lockdown-period product of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Hudaco Industries group, and it is all set to take the world by storm because of its unrivalled air-intake and air-exhaust effectiveness, ease of filter exchanging, skin friendliness, ongoing comfort and unmatchable price at a time when the price of filtered Covid-19 and FFP2 facepiece masks has gone through the roof. (Also watch attached Creamer Media video.) FFP2 masks are used mainly in the more difficult situations on mines, in foundries and in woodworking environments, where filtration is needed to keep out fine particles such as dust. The development of Hudaco’s face mask came about when the lockdown idled the group’s production lines but not the minds of its executives. When Hudaco Industries CE Graham Dunford looked at the inactivity of the company’s injection-moulding capacity, coupled to the fortunes companies were having to fork out on non-disposable Covid-19 which utilises layers of FFP2 fabric in the masks filtration system which is endorsed by a leading SA filtration manufacturer however also providing an alternative solution for FFP2 masks, for which certification FFP2 rating is pending, he put to work a group that sources product from more than 800 international suppliers across the industrialised world and carries more than 230 000 line items in stock. In many businesses, masks are discarded daily and “when you’ve got a couple a hundred or even thousands of employees that they have on the mines, when you’re changing masks that are costing you R55 each a day, it costs a lot of money”, said Dunford,. This prompted him to ask Hudaco executive consultant Mike Allnutt to look into ways of getting the company’s injection moulding machines up and running, and at the same time solve the worsening face mask problem. The outcome is a comfortable fitting mask with a filtration system that provides a physical barrier against droplets of 5 microns in size while changeable exhaust filters clean up exiting breath. Consideration was foremost that the mask should be non-disposable, simple to clean for reuse, which would mitigate environmental waste that is experienced with disposable masks. Food-grade specification DEHP-free material or optional medically graded FDA-approved material is moulded and all component polycarbonate materials, such as the filter cartridge, nose shield and non-return valves, including rubber holding straps have the stamp of approval of the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA. Importantly, the changeout of the mask’s filtration system is uncomplicated and the filter can be disinfected without any damage or misalignment. Detailed attention has been given to the means of disposing the users exhaled carbon dioxide providing a clear pathway for inhaled air, which would minimise the content of carbon dioxide air allowing a volume of clean refreshing air to be breathed in by the user. For this purpose, two exhalation non-return filtration valves are separately utilised and are independent from the main filter system intake. The pressure build-up in the mask when exhaling is naturally released via the valves creating a vacuum in the mask, allowing fresh air to flow into the mask.

This is a series that it’s titled “Not so proudly South African”.  I have not wanted to say anything about the Covid situation because everyone is sick and tired of Covid. I can’t however stay silent for much longer. After watching the countless things happening during this period which have been incredibly damaging to society … Continue reading "Not So Proudly South African" The post Not So Proudly South African appeared first on Gareth Talks.

On this week's #episode, Hanik welcomes long time friend Rahul (@rahuldowlath) onto the podcast. After a brief conversation about #covid situation in #SouthAfrica and how Rahul is doing in #lockdown, you get to hear about how #indian #durban is from someone else. From the iconic #chatsworth gold tooth, to #bunnychow by the beach. Rahul shares stories of travelling in #India and how coming from South Africa gives an unique perspective of #travelling back to the "motherland". Rahul goes on to tell us about his slightly unusual #career (for a #desi) as an #architect and how his family supported him in his endeavours. Interspersed with all of this is Hanik and Rahul trading old stories about their childhood, with a shout out to the Mission to Mars animated film they wanted to create. If you want to get in touch with Rahul, then message him on Instagram or send him a message via his blog: https://rahuldowlath.net/ Please give a rating/feedback if you have any ideas for future shows, what we can improve on, and if you have any suggestions for guests! Please email us, or leave a Facebook comment, and leave reviews on Podchaser or on Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chai-noon/id1478436904 Subscribe to our RSS Feed to get the latest episodes when they come out!: https://anchor.fm/s/dc949a8/podcast/rss Follow us on Social Media! Website: https://hpkotecha.com/chai-noon/ Email: chainoonshow@gmail.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/chainoonshow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chainoonshow IG: https://www.instagram.com/chai.noon.show/

Amapiano has grown into a popular new genre across South Africa.When it first popped on the scene in 2017, it was clear that this sound which was created in Gauteng, South Africa was here to stay. Essentially Amapiano is a mix of Deep House, Gqom all mixed in with the jazzy, soulful sound of a piano. DJ Rudy has put together a 70 min Mix of Amapiano singles making waves in South Africa. For the Yanos only!!! Featuring hit tracks by... DJ Buckz, DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small, Dladla Mshuniqisi, JazziDisciples, Jobe London & Mphow69 Ft Kamo Manje, Major League, Mark Khoza, MFR Souls, Mi Casa, Moonchild, Njelic, Nokwazi, Professor, Samthing Soweto Ft Mlindo The Vocalist, Sandy MRD, Semi Tee Ft Miano & Kammu Dee, Sha Sha, Techno Deep, The Lowkeys, Vigro Deep and many more... All these tracks are Proudly South African!!!

Amapiano has grown into a popular new genre across South Africa.When it first popped on the scene in 2017, it was clear that this sound which was created in Gauteng, South Africa was here to stay. Essentially Amapiano is a mix of Deep House, Gqom all mixed in with the jazzy, soulful sound of a piano. DJ Rudy has put together a 70 min Mix of Amapiano singles making waves in South Africa. For the Yanos only!!! Featuring hit tracks by... DJ Buckz, DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small, Dladla Mshuniqisi, JazziDisciples, Jobe London & Mphow69 Ft Kamo Manje, Major League, Mark Khoza, MFR Souls, Mi Casa, Moonchild, Njelic, Nokwazi, Professor, Samthing Soweto Ft Mlindo The Vocalist, Sandy MRD, Semi Tee Ft Miano & Kammu Dee, Sha Sha, Techno Deep, The Lowkeys, Vigro Deep and many more... All these tracks are Proudly South African!!!

Amapiano has grown into a popular new genre across South Africa.When it first popped on the scene in 2017, it was clear that this sound which was created in Gauteng, South Africa was here to stay. Essentially Amapiano is a mix of Deep House, Gqom all mixed in with the jazzy, soulful sound of a piano. DJ Rudy has put together a 70 min Mix of Amapiano singles making waves in South Africa. For the Yanos only!!! Featuring hit tracks by... DJ Buckz, DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small, Dladla Mshuniqisi, JazziDisciples, Jobe London & Mphow69 Ft Kamo Manje, Major League, Mark Khoza, MFR Souls, Mi Casa, Moonchild, Njelic, Nokwazi, Professor, Samthing Soweto Ft Mlindo The Vocalist, Sandy MRD, Semi Tee Ft Miano & Kammu Dee, Sha Sha, Techno Deep, The Lowkeys, Vigro Deep and many more... All these tracks are Proudly South African!!!

1. Sean Munnick - I Duno [House Afrika Records]. 2. June Jazzin - Speak Now (Main Mix) [Moyomuziki]. 3. Deep Xcape - Run Away (Original Mix) [Mog Records]. 4. Two Wonderful;Cutoff - The Poem (Original Mix) [Lilac Jeans Record]. 5. House Victimz & Pierre Johnson - What If [HighVoltageOfGood Music]. 6. Avi Subban - Eternal. [Suid Tronica]. 7. DJ Buhle - Winter's Call (Original Mix) [4 Seasons]. 8. !Sooks - Schadenfreude [Antidote Music]. 9. Freedom Elementz - Mlume [Stay True Sounds]. 10. Chief Joint, PHill SA - Spaceship (Original Mix) [House Afrika Records]. 11. Kamosoul - Sorry Goodbyes (Original Mix) [AfroMove Music]. 12. Myazisto - Dirty Minds (Original Mix) [WHOLEGRAIN MUSIC] 13. Fynn - Medusa Strut [Stay True Sounds]. 14. Dunn Kidda - Planet Buu [Cruel Section]. 15. Fka Mash - Break of Dawn [Atjazz Record Company]. 16. Secret Souls - Computers Dream of Encrypted Quantisation Errors [Antidote Music]. 17. Dwson Feat. Sio - Nobody Else (Original Mix) [Platoon Ltd]

Free MP3 Download Here - http://bit.ly/2XFvvBu From taxi rides in Soshanguve to street bashes in Soweto the Amapiano sound is re-forming the sound of house music and taking over the airwaves and clubs in South Africa and soon "Ama International " If you have never heard the Amapiano genre, be sure to have a listen to this mix, featuring hit tracks by... Calvin Fallo, Cassper Nyovest, De Mthuda & Njelic, DJ Fresh, DJ Maphorisa, DJ Shimza, DJ Stokie, Kabza De Small, Killer Kau, Bizizi, KayGee DaKing, Kwiish Sa, Vigro Deep, DJ Sumbody, Buyiswa, Samthing Soweto, MFR Soul, Zero 12 Finest, Moonchild, Macfowlen, Vukani and more... All these tracks are Proudly South African!!!

Free MP3 Download Here - http://bit.ly/2XFvvBu From taxi rides in Soshanguve to street bashes in Soweto the Amapiano sound is re-forming the sound of house music and taking over the airwaves and clubs in South Africa and soon "Ama International " If you have never heard the Amapiano genre, be sure to have a listen to this mix, featuring hit tracks by... Calvin Fallo, Cassper Nyovest, De Mthuda & Njelic, DJ Fresh, DJ Maphorisa, DJ Shimza, DJ Stokie, Kabza De Small, Killer Kau, Bizizi, KayGee DaKing, Kwiish Sa, Vigro Deep, DJ Sumbody, Buyiswa, Samthing Soweto, MFR Soul, Zero 12 Finest, Moonchild, Macfowlen, Vukani and more... All these tracks are Proudly South African!!!

Free MP3 Download Here - http://bit.ly/2XFvvBu From taxi rides in Soshanguve to street bashes in Soweto the Amapiano sound is re-forming the sound of house music and taking over the airwaves and clubs in South Africa and soon "Ama International " If you have never heard the Amapiano genre, be sure to have a listen to this mix, featuring hit tracks by... Calvin Fallo, Cassper Nyovest, De Mthuda & Njelic, DJ Fresh, DJ Maphorisa, DJ Shimza, DJ Stokie, Kabza De Small, Killer Kau, Bizizi, KayGee DaKing, Kwiish Sa, Vigro Deep, DJ Sumbody, Buyiswa, Samthing Soweto, MFR Soul, Zero 12 Finest, Moonchild, Macfowlen, Vukani and more... All these tracks are Proudly South African!!!

We're used to hearing about how well our Kirstenbosch and Durban exhibits have done at events like the Chelsea Flower Show. Now it's time to bring them home - and make the Joburg Flower Show an event to make other countries green with envy. For five glorious days, Waterfall City will be hosting some of the top garden designers and plant and floral experts from not just all around SA, but from the garden stars overseas. Mike Sham, organised of the event, lets us know here on Grounded just how it's all going to work, and what we can expect in late October. Www.joburgflowershow.co.za Johannesburg International Flower Show click here Find out more about making your own podcast at SolidGoldStudios.co.za

CliffCentral.com — A passion for agriculture and the sciences is what has led South Western Dairy's Nkosana Mtimkulu and African Applied Chemical's Mthokhozisi Sibanda to create waves in their individual entrepreneurial fields. They speak to Gareth and the team about the power of supporting and buying local.

CliffCentral.com — Farana Boodhram is fostering global innovation, one school desk at a time… while Sibusiso Mkhwanazi is creating critical thinkers to improve the world. Both these entrepreneurs are blazing new trails in the business world and are shaping the economy by pushing for you and me to buy local. They’re our next two voices adding to our conversations around Proudly South African’s Festive Season Campaign with the message of buying local.

CliffCentral.com — As we continue our conversations around Proudly South African’s Festive Season Campaign, with the message of buying local, Gareth hears what two entrepreneurs have to say about how important buying locally produced and manufactured goods is. Nicole Vergos is from Smergos - a wheelchair accessories design and manufacturing company, while Rick Baker is from The Active Factory - one of the leading toilet seat manufacturers in South Africa. Proudly South Africa

CliffCentral.com — How much of an effect would buying more local goods and services have on the South African economy? To answer this, discover more from two entrepreneurs who are benefitting from Proudly South African's #WeBuyLocal festive season campaign. Rob Urquhart from Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator and Benji Coetzee from Empty Trips take Gareth through the course of their business journey and their success in the local markets. Proudly South African

CliffCentral.com — Proudly South African is an organisation that is more relevant than ever as South Africans look to improve the state of the economy. Happy maKhumalo and Deryn Graham talk about the amazing entrepreneurs that this country possesses, and the products available through them. Plus they preview a new podcast series where they will be bringing these stories to life. Proudly South African

Nando's, a Proudly South African brand, is synonymous with great chicken and cheeky marketing that resonates. No wonder they are always on consumers' lips the world over. In today's episode, their General Manager - Digital & CRM gives us an expert take and nuggets on Influencer Marketing as a special and core ingredient for market domination. Contact our friends at theSalt. They are influencer marketing driven experts and will propel your business to startling success. www.thesalt.co.za Nfluential Influencer Marketing Strategists

Echocast Radio — Nando’s, a Proudly South African brand, is synonymous with great chicken and cheeky marketing that resonates. No wonder they are always on consumers’ lips the world over. In today’s episode, their General Manager - Digital & CRM gives us an expert take and nuggets on Influencer Marketing as a special and core ingredient for market domination. Contact our friends at theSalt. They are influencer marketing driven experts and will propel your business to startling success. www.thesalt.co.za

Henk Campher Challenge conventional thinking – with 20 years of global experience, Henk is known as a disruptive and creative expert in the communications, brand, social impact and sustainability space. He’s had the pleasure of working on some of the coolest award-winning corporate campaigns and developing strategic solutions with companies such Starbucks, Levi’s, Best Buy, Timberland, Tiffany’s, REI, Abbott Labs, Samsung, Kellogg's, The North Face, SC Johnson, J&J, Unilever and Nestlé.  He has been bridging the world of nerds (social impact, purpose & sustainability experts) and flirts (brand & communication whizzes) thanks to being part of team Fenton, leading social impact and purpose work at Allison + Partners and Edelman, his time in the UK as an Oxfam campaigner, and his South African roots as an African development worker, trade unionist and creator of the Nelson Mandela initiated Proudly South African campaign.  He was named as one of the Top 30 CSR Pros to Follow in 2015 by Triple Pundit, Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trustworthy Business Behavior (he is now a judge for the award) and The Guardian’s Top 15 Sustainable Business Executives on Twitter.  Henk is a regular writer for the Huffington Post, Triple Pundit and CSRWire, a frequent speaker at conferences, and a Twitter junkie: @AngryAfrican. He is a member of Team Net Impact for Super Bowl 50. His Dō Sustainability book Creating a Sustainable Brand: A Guide to Growing the Sustainability Top Line was published in April 2014. In this episode, the following topics are discussed: Product impact vs. CSR — the crossroads Supply chain measured, but overlooking the impact of the product itself Three product buckets: makes the world better, makes world worse, or blah bucket Most products are not essential Ranking is overlooking impact The right measurement tools Measurement has made us oblivious to how consumers react to products — creative and instinct A challenge to corporations is embracing human nature Why is Disney ranked 100, and a cigarette company ranked 6? The important of honesty, or speaking about the white elephant in the room Methodology problem about indexes The vision of sustainability at SalesForce — at the heart is reinvention The launch of philanthropy cloud — helping employees contribute  to the causes Equality related to gender pay Attention on Inequality Best place to work — as a B2B company You can’t have innovation if people don’t love working for a company NOTES and RESOURCES Henk Campher Salesforce Sustainability 2018 100 Best Corporate Citizens David Grayson — Everybody’s Business @salesforce ABOUT PHILIP BEERE Philip is host of Corporate Sustainability; the podcast that explores companies and people who inspire innovation, improvement, and sustainable business practices through purpose-driven missions and initiatives. Philip is a longtime marketer, who consults companies on how to use stories and narrative to help build their brands.  He says sustainability stories are one of the most powerful ways companies can manage their reputations. Connect with him by clicking here.  

As parents, we have so many choices on the way we influence our kids. In Episode 94 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast, the influence we talk about is - of course! - travel. I love the way my son's habits, attitudes and personality reflect his many experiences of travel (and yes, he's very privileged, even though we are usually in the budget traveller category), and I'm happy to know that many other parents feel the same. My first guest is Stina Frantzich Gardiner, a Swedish friend of mine here in Perth, and we chat about how her two children have been influenced by their trips back to Europe - along with how travel influenced Stina herself as she was growing up in Europe. I then chat with Reeva Cutting who has quite a unique experience of travel as a child, when she would fly regularly within South Africa to visit her father. That experience has certainly set her up for a lifelong love of travel and importantly the confidence to do it. Finally, I speak with the always delightful Luke Mackin who speaks to the experience of travelling super-long haul with three very young children - my full respect to Luke and his wife for managing these experiences so well, because I'm not sure I would! Links: The life-changing magic of taking my son to Japan - https://notaballerina.com/japan2018  Stina’s site Birgit and Alvar - http://www.birgitandalvar.com/ Reeva at Proudly South African in Perth - https://proudlysouthafricaninperth.com  Luke’s Wild Sumatra site and blog - https://www.wildsumatra.com/blog/  Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Tweet me @amandakendle Hashtag #thoughtfultravelpod Follow me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NotABallerina    Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/94

The Money Show’s Bruce Whitfield interviews Sxollie cofounder Karol Ostaszewski for his weekly “ShapeShifter” feature.

I really love a good cultural difference. It’s true! I find the differences in everyday life around the world utterly fascinating and it’s one of the reasons I keep travelling, trying to hunt more down. In Episode 79 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast I chat with three other travellers who have also discovered some interesting cultural differences on their travels. First up is Reeva Cutting, who now lives in Australia but grew up in South Africa. She experienced a few differences living in each of these cultures and they’re my favourite kind, about everyday things like filling a car with petrol and going shopping. Next up, Luke Mackin compares experiences in rural Indonesia to his family’s return trips to the United States. His young kids have a different perspective because the US to them is just a place they visit, so it seems kind of amazing! Finally, I talk to James Thomas, who has now lived in Taiwan for several decades after growing up in the United States, and has some interesting observations about the differences between the two places, as well as some of the differences between Taiwan and mainland China. Links: Reeva at Proudly South African in Perth - https://proudlysouthafricaninperth.com Reeva’s post about putting petrol in your car - https://proudlysouthafricaninperth.com/life-in-perth/how-to-put-petrol-in-your-car/ My post about washing dishes in Australia - https://www.notaballerina.com/2014/10/unexpected-cultural-differences-how-do-you-wash-your-dishes-your-country.html Luke’s Wild Sumatra site and blog - https://www.wildsumatra.com/blog/ James at Four Seas, One Family - http://www.fourseasonefamily.com/ Episode 12 - Culture Clash! https://notaballerina.com/12 Episode 18 - Cultural Fusion and Confusion https://notaballerina.com/18 Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Tweet me @amandakendle Hashtag #thoughtfultravelpod Follow me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NotABallerina  Show notes: http://notaballerina.com/79

Brent goes live all the way from New York City, while Kerri holds the fort in SA at the studio, together with our Modern Day Elves from The Santa Shoebox Project. We also touch base with the ladies from Huddle Up and find out what incredible things they are doing to change lives for good. And we are Proudly South African in our Top 5 Stories... flying our flag high!

CliffCentral.com — Teboho and Bulelani speak to young entrepreneurs brewing proudly South African beverages that will go and compete against global brands. They also do a small business profile, and look at 2nd Generation, an NPO that does amazing work with primary school kids.