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When Shift Happens launches 23 February 2026

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Three times, Mount Everest turned Saray Khumalo back. Avalanche. Earthquake. Injury. On her fourth attempt, she reached the summit and became the first Black African woman to do so.

When Shift Happens is a new podcast about navigating change, resilience and rising under pressure. Hosted by Saray Khumalo, the series explores what to do when life shifts unexpectedly and how leaders respond when the stakes are high.

Launching 23 February 2026.

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11 Feb English South Africa Management · Self-Improvement

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