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Manufactured in Africa

We speak to ordinary Africans that have accomplished success in their careers and lives in an unconventional manner! Those that have beat the odds... the underdogs that have come up on top... You will be inspired!!!
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Weekly English South Africa Personal Journals · Self-Improvement
7 Episodes

The creative symposium

We speak to Lucky Mqoboli, the originator of the Wits creative symposium. The symposium of this year was the 3rd installation, it focused on unpacking opportunities in the South African film industry. We explore what inspired him to start the symposium.
24 Oct 2023 21 min

Fitness is the new normal!

Moapola Ngwanathole Nong, is a fitness and health lover. She hails from Limpopo but lives 1000 km away, all the way in Beaufort West! She studied Finance and Marketing but has found herself working in construction. A highly versatile individual, reminding us about the importance of mental strength, fitness and…
16 Aug 2023 49 min

Doggedness, the key to success!

We speak to Prof. Majozi, a renowned Chemical Engineer who is the current Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment at the University of the Witwatersrand. Prof tells us about his academic journey during apartheid South Africa and how he overcame all the obstacles stacked against him…
8 Aug 2023 40 min

Be accountable to yourself and do what you love!

We have a chat with Obett Motaung who is a multi-disciplinary artist. He is a film-maker, a theatre actor and director, an advisor to the NFVF and NAC as well as a photographer (hobby). He takes us through his journey of being in the arts and some of his accomplishments…
31 Jul 2023 42 min

The trailblazer that founded Mebala!!!

Thlalefang Moeletsi born and bred in rural North West in South Africa. A young entrepreneur who started a custom bag brand - called "Mebala" (Colours). He tells all, about his career journey. Showing us that regardless of all the odds stacked against you, your aim is to "Seek excellence"... in…
18 Jul 2023 56 min

The embodiment of "go for it, why not?"

I sit down and have a chat with the versatile and stylish fashionista and presenter who holds a BA Degree in International Relations and Politics. Londiwe Khuzwayo takes us through her experience of being a township girl that is a coconut... how she has navigated her academic career (fulfilling family…
17 Jul 2023 53 min

The village girl who made it to the UK. How?!

I speak to Ntombi Zwezwe Baartman - she of many hats!!! She is a mother, an entrepreneur, a social worker, a prayer warrior and many more. She owns a catering and events company ZeeZee Events, specialising in South African themed deco. She speaks to us about her journey to the…
16 Jul 2023 46 min