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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
376 Episodes
20 – 40

From Rugby Fields to Market Stalls: VUSA’s Young Entrepreneurs Shine

What happens when you mix sport, mentorship, and a spirit of entrepreneurship? You get the VUSA Rugby and Learning Academy’s Market Day a vibrant showcase where 40 grade seven learners from Langa step forward as business owners after six months of training and mentorship. In this episode of The Social…
28 Aug 12 min

Behind the Lens: Celebrating South Africa’s First DGSA Creative Awards

For the first time ever, the Directors Guild of South Africa (DGSA) is shining a spotlight on the visionaries behind the camera. The DGSA Creative Awards, hosted in Cape Town this November, mark a historic celebration of artistry, leadership, and storytelling in South African film and television. In this episode…
28 Aug 20 min

Pink Drive on Wheels: Taking Life-Saving Screenings to Rural South Africa

Six out of ten natural deaths in South Africa are caused by preventable diseases too often detected too late. That’s where Pink Drive steps in. In this episode, Samm Marshall speaks with Noelene Kotschan, founder and CEO of Pink Drive, about their mission to bring free cancer and health screenings…
27 Aug 18 min

Raising Boys, Restoring Values: The Character Company’s Fight Against Fatherlessness

In this heartfelt conversation, Sam Marshall sits down with Jaco van Schalkwyk, founder and CEO of The Character Company, an organization dedicated to mentoring South Africa’s fatherless boys through values-based guidance. Since 2012, they’ve reached over 1,100 boys with nearly 10,000 hours of one-on-one mentorship building courage, kindness, respect, self-discipline,…
27 Aug 22 min

From Seed to Shelf: How Buying a Ream of Paper Supports 3,800 South African Families

What if every ream of paper on your office shelf could tell a story of community empowerment, environmental stewardship, and local pride? Meet Mondi Rotatrim South Africa’s most trusted paper brand now rebranded with bold African-inspired designs that represent far more than just quality. In this eye-opening episode, Katie Mohamed…
21 Aug 12 min

Unstoppable Women: Rewriting Africa’s Entrepreneurial Future

In this powerful episode of The Social Impact Show, host Katie Mohamed is joined by Dr. Reabetswe Kgoroeadira, CEO of the newly launched Regenesys School of Entrepreneurship, to spotlight a bold initiative shaping Africa’s economic landscape. In partnership with Access Bank South Africa, the School kicks off with the 2025…
21 Aug 16 min

SA Books Online: Using Tech to Rewrite the Future of South African Literature

In this episode of Tech for Good with Sam Marshall and Rethabile Motlala, we spotlight Sibusiso Manqa, the trailblazing founder of SA Books Online a proudly South African digital publishing platform that’s reshaping the literary landscape. From battling rejection to building a space where local authors can thrive, Sibusiso shares…
21 Aug 17 min

Ditch the 9-to-5: How 57% of SA Women Are Building Freedom Through Entrepreneurship

This Women's Month, we spotlight a growing shift 57% of South African women now identify as entrepreneurs. In this inspiring episode of The Social Impact Show, Karen Loader, CEO of F45 Training South Africa, shares her personal journey from corporate hotel boardrooms to building one of SA’s fastest-growing fitness franchises…
19 Aug 17 min

Flipping the Script: Why Women Hold the Key to Unlocking Involved Fatherhood

This Women’s Month, Heartlines is challenging the narrative—not by shifting focus from women, but by empowering them to activate one of the most powerful forces in a child’s life: an engaged father. Join Sam Marshall in a crucial conversation with Zamabonga Mojalefa from Heartlines, the social change organization behind the…
19 Aug 11 min

European Social Impact Round Up Stories Ep4

Every Weekday at 9:30, we bring you the Social Impact Roundup Stories —your go-to spotlight on the innovators, deals, and movements driving real change across the continent. Here’s what’s making waves this week: 💡 This Week’s Top Stories: 1. Moldova: Youth Social Enterprises Gain Ground Through EU Support 2. Spain:…
19 Aug 3 min

Northern American Social Impact Round Up Stories Ep4

Every Weekday at 9:30, we bring you the Social Impact Roundup Stories —your go-to spotlight on the innovators, deals, and movements driving real change across the continent. Here’s what’s making waves this week: 💡 This Week’s Top Stories: 1. Canada – 407 ETR and Conservation Group Launch Indigenous Heritage Space…
19 Aug 3 min

Northern American Soccila

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…
19 Aug 3 min
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