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The Social Impact Show with Samm Marshall

Welcome to The Social Impact Show, the podcast that brings you powerful, uplifting stories of people making a difference in Johannesburg and beyond! Hosted by Samm Marshall, this show dives into the heart of social impact, exploring the inspiring journeys of changemakers, community leaders, and everyday heroes who are transforming lives.
Weekly English South Africa Business · Non-Profit
389 Episodes
180 – 200

Tipping the Scale: Unmasking Greenwashing in South African Business

In this week’s episode of Tipping the Scale, a regular Monday segment on the Social Impact Show with Sam Marshall, ESG specialist Bernadatte Bule dives into the deceptive practice of greenwashing. From buzzwords like “eco-friendly” and “reduced footprint” to real-life corporate contradictions, we break down what greenwashing really means, why…
26 May 15 min

🔧 "The 16-Cent Fuel Levy Is the Least of Our Problems"

South Africa’s crises feel endless—but Kanthan Pillay (author of How to Fix South Africa) refuses to accept defeat. In this incendiary episode, he breaks down: 🔹 Diplomacy 101: How Ramaphosa should’ve handled Trump’s "genocide" ambush. 🔹 Crime Fix: Why unemployed grads are the secret to halving murder rates. 🔹 Angola’s…
26 May 20 min

From Braai Day to Wind Turbines: The PR Maverick Who Plays the Long Game

How do you turn a braai into a national holiday? Or convince a country to bet on wind energy? Ask Diane Naidoo—the founder of The Alchemist PR and the strategic mind behind some of SA’s most iconic campaigns. In this Lucky Hustle episode, Diane reveals: 🔹 Why relationships trump press…
26 May 46 min

🔥 DIY Won’t Cut It: Pumi Mthombeni on Why Creatives MUST Own Their Worth

From designing posters for her varsity SRC to running a full-scale marketing empire (Mbuiwetu), entrepreneur Pumi Mthombeni pulls no punches in this raw conversation about: 💼 The Hustle: ✔️ Why she ditched agency life to build her own rules (and the "underground parking" lows of self-funding). ✔️ "Just because you…
26 May 14 min

🎸 Basslines & Barriers: Concord Nkabinde on Music, Money & Shaking the System

What does it take to thrive as an independent artist in an industry rigged against you? Legendary bassist Concord Nkabinde—collaborator with Johnny Clegg, Abdullah Ibrahim, and composer for the Archbishop Tutu documentary "A Tree Has Fallen"—pulls back the curtain in this explosive Impact Hour episode. 🔥 You’ll hear: "I carried…
26 May 30 min

Breaking Period Poverty: How #FemEffect is Empowering Women & Girls in SA

Millions of South African women and girls still face period poverty—a lack of access to menstrual products that limits education, dignity, and confidence. But Femagene's #FemEffect campaign is changing the game—one purchase = one menstrual cup donated to girls in need. In this powerful episode of The Social Impact Show,…
26 May 18 min

Give a Cane 2025: Restoring Independence for the Visually Impaired

🎙️ This week: Sheila Mercado (SA Guide Dogs) launches their 2025 campaign to provide 1,000 white canes + mobility training. Learn: • Why R50 matters: How a cane transforms daily life (shopping, campus navigation). • Doubling the goal: Behind the bold 1,000-cane target. • Fun fundraising: Dress-up days, gaming marathons,…
22 May 14 min

Cybercrime in SA: Are Your Systems a Sitting Duck? | The Social Impact Show

🎙️ This week: Brynn Gerson (Dubai iConnect) sounds the alarm on SA’s #1 ransomware risk and shares: • Shocking stats: 230M cyber threats in 2022 (Interpol). • Critical gaps: Why antivirus alone fails against modern attacks. • Affordable solutions: Cloud migration + AI threat detection for all business sizes. 💻…
22 May 16 min

Justice in Motion: Constructive Dismissal – Is Your Job Forcing You Out

🎙️ This week on Justice in Motion: Jared Jones tackles constructive dismissal—the legal grey area where toxic workplaces push employees to quit. Learn: • How SA courts define "intolerable" work conditions (hint: it’s not just stress). • Why 90% of claims fail without proper documentation (and how to fix it)…
22 May 20 min

Redefining Impact: How the Road Accident Fund is Transforming CSR in South Africa

In this powerful episode of The Social Impact Show, we sit down with Noluthando Mvabaza, CSR Manager at the Road Accident Fund (RAF), to explore how one of South Africa’s most critical public institutions is turning corporate social responsibility into a force for systemic change. 🔹 From Payouts to Empowerment:…
22 May 21 min

From Schoolyards to Campuses: How Mobile Clinics Are Revolutionising Student Health

In this powerful episode of The Social Impact Show, host Samm Marshall sits down with Dr. Rosy Ndhlovu, the trailblazing founder of Mobile Health Clinics South Africa. Together, they unpack the bold new campus-based healthcare initiative, “Your Health, Your Choice, Your Power,” which brings critical youth-friendly health services directly to…
21 May 19 min

Wealth Zen: The ‘H’ in WEALTH — Why Health Is the True Currency

Over the past few weeks, we’ve unpacked the pillars of true wealth — Wisdom, Equity, Assets, Liabilities, and Time. In this episode, we bring it all together with the final and perhaps most vital piece: Health — both mental and physical. Our regular weekly contributor, Charmaine Soobramoney, returns with powerful…
21 May 21 min

Digital Equity in Action: Telkom’s Cyber Lab Transforms Rural Limpopo School

In this week’s edition of How to Fix South Africa, Kanthan Pillay and Sam Marshall spotlight a powerful story of impact: the launch of a state-of-the-art cyber lab at Marutua Secondary School in rural Limpopo—courtesy of the Telkom Foundation. Launched on World Telecommunication Day in partnership with the Department of…
19 May 17 min

How to Fix South Africa: Emigration, Economics & Urgent Reform

In this episode of How to Fix South Africa, journalist and strategist Kanthan Pillay joins us for a candid look at what’s driving South Africans to leave the country—and how we can fix it. From the headline-grabbing exit of 49 Afrikaners to the broader crisis of systemic unemployment and policy…
19 May 25 min

Sibongile Nkabinde: From Addiction to Advocacy

This week on The Impact Hour, powered by EC Africa, Anita Haralal sits down with Sibongile Nkabinde – mother, traffic department veteran, and author of Dice or Despair. After an 18-year struggle with gambling addiction, Sibongile is now seven years clean and using her voice to shed light on one…
15 May 22 min

350 Schools. Thousands of Young Climate Leaders.

Sam Marshall chats with Nomfundo Ndlovu, Senior Programme Manager for Schools and Youth at WESSA, about the incredible impact of the Eco-Schools Programme in South Africa. From recycling initiatives to food gardens, water conservation to tree planting — learners across the country are rolling up their sleeves and building a…
15 May 12 min
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