What’s your favourite song? And do you remember the first book you read that you could personally relate to? Stories are powerful and are how we’ve connected with each other for millennia. The forms of storytelling may vary, but the impact doesn’t change.

Our guest for this episode, award-winning author Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni, knows the power of storytelling firsthand. With a Master's in Politics, she discovered children’s stories as a way to reach the younger generation with important messages of affirmation and inclusivity. Her most well-known children’s book, Wanda, is about a young girl learning to love her natural hair and embrace who she is.
We also hear from Sivuyile Mtwetwe, a young entrepreneur who participated in the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship and UCT’s Solution Space Changemaker Programme, a social entrepreneur who shares why he decided to create a prototype hair product made from local African ingredients.

The Bertha Centre is the first specialised centre in Africa dedicated to advancing social innovation and entrepreneurship and focuses on researching, educating, convening, catalysing and advocating for social, environmental and economic justice. Find out more at https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/. This podcast is produced by 2stories in collaboration with the Bertha Centre, UCT Graduate School of Business, and the Bertha Foundation. Philippi Music Project Website · 200 Young South Africans: Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni · Nal'ibali: Bongani Godide encourages mother tongue reading · Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni Instagram · TEDx: Jennifer Turnbull speaks on how art is the changemaker YouTube Clip · IOL.co.za: Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni launches book about hair and consent · Wanda World Website · gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za : Philippi Village Changemakers Program · Nal'ibali Website · fullview.co.za: Meet award-winning writer Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni, author of Wanda the Brave. · The 2021 Skipping Stones Honor Awards · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC S4 Ep.10_ What do children’s stories have to do with social justice_ Transcript.pdf — PDF (134.2 KB)

Did you know that in 2021 about 2.1 million, or 11,6%, of South African households reported experiencing hunger? Food insecurity remains a major social justice issue in South Africa due to the country’s history of inequality. What if vulnerable communities could relearn the lost art of cultivating and growing their own food again?

Our guest for this episode, Renschia Manuel, founder of GrowBox Nursery, is showing local communities how to do just that, even in small spaces. Renschia has her own story of food insecurity and shares how she went from being unemployed to running a successful social enterprise which helps others gain food sovereignty. We also hear from Nicole Paganini, Programme Lead at Urban Food Futures, whose work in the area of food security has a special focus on women and children. She shares her thoughts on transforming food systems.

The Bertha Centre is the first specialised centre in Africa dedicated to advancing social innovation and entrepreneurship and focuses on researching, educating, convening, catalysing and advocating for social, environmental and economic justice. Find out more at https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/. This podcast is produced by 2stories in collaboration with the Bertha Centre, UCT Graduate School of Business, and the Bertha Foundation. thinktank.com team Nicole Paganini/ · Philippi Village Food Dialogue on Mandela Day 2022 YouTube Clip · GrowBox Nursery Website · TABLE What is food sovereignty? YouTube Clip · Bhekisisa.org Floods, food and families: Why climate change makes eating well harder · What is food sovereignty? (TABLE explainer video series) YouTube Clip · fao.org: The state of food security and nutrition in the world 2023 · bu.edu What Is Food Justice? · StatsSA: Focus on food inadequacy and hunger in South Africa in 2021 · sahrc.org: Right To Food Fact Sheet · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC S4 Ep.9_ What do balconies have to do with food security_ Transcript.pdf — PDF (157.0 KB)

What’s the difference between hunger and malnutrition and is the secret to ending world hunger hidden in the answer to this question?

Professor Gisela Solymos is a change maker who has dedicated her life’s work to alleviating hunger and malnutrition. With a background in psychology, her work also focuses on dealing with the associated psychological issues with going hungry. She chats to our host, Ntombini Marrengane in this riveting season finale episode of the ‘Just for a change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship’.

This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss any others.

Links you should know about:
GSB Bertha Centre: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/about-us/
Gisela Solymos: https://www.ashoka.org/en-za/fellow/gisela-solymos
Action Against Hunger: https://www.actionagainsthunger.org/the-hunger-crisis/world-hunger-facts/
Catalyst 2030: https://catalyst2030.net/equity-for-women-social-entrepreneurs/
CREN website: https://www.cren.org.br/atuacao/ Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · S3, Ep. 12 Is it possible to end world hunger_ .docx.pdf — PDF (123.2 KB)

With world hunger being such an overwhelming problem, how do we even begin to solve it?

In episode 12 of the Just for a Change podcast we hear from a change-maker and innovator, who is dealing with hunger, undernutrition and malnutrition in ingenious new ways.
Her name is Professor Gisela Solymos and her story will leave you inspired and empowered to make a difference.

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Why are child-friendly mental health services in under-resourced communities so important and what impact can they have?

Building protective relationships, identifying emotions, learning how to self soothe and have a positive future vision are some of the main things Waves for Change teaches kids through surf therapy. Waves For Change partnerships and innovation manager and Bertha MPhil Scholar, Ashleigh Heese, joins our host, Ntombini Marrengane for an enlightening and moving conversation about the waves of change their work is making in many communities.

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Links you should know about:
GSB Bertha Centre: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/about-us/
List of affordable and free counselling services: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q_x6BXwJLHwDDCG678yTYVVLG0QVss9e/view
Waves For Change: https://waves-for-change.org/
Ashleigh Heese: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/about-us/team/ashleigh-heese/
Psychosocial Centre: https://pscentre.org/what-we-do/
Waves For Change Testimonials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY5lwHOUhCo
Bertha Centre’s Psychosocial campaign: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/catalysing/psychosocial-campaign/ Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · S3, Ep.11_Waves for Change.docx.pdf — PDF (126.9 KB)

How important is psychosocial support for the young people of South Africa? Are there ways to make it more accessible, dynamic and innovative?

In this inspiring episode of the ‘Just for a change’ podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, our host Ntombini Marrengane chats to change-maker and innovator, Ashleigh Heese. With Waves for Change, they are creating space for the improvement of children’s mental health in some of South Africa’s most under-resourced communities through Surf Therapy.

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Can profit and purpose co-exist in the world of funding and finance? What is the future of impact investing in Africa?

Guest hosts, Shiluba Mawela & Daniel Steenkamp have a thought-provoking conversation on this complex topic with panelists, Andia Chakava, Ndumiso Hadebe & Mandy Jayakody ahead of The Africa Impact Summit. The world of innovative financing is demystified in this not-to-be-missed episode of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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Sign up for the Africa Impact Summit: https://africaimpactsummit.org/
https://www.tshiamoimpact.com/
GSB Bertha Centre: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/about-us/
AVPA: ​​https://avpa.africa/about-us/
Shiluba Mawela: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiluba-mawela/?originalSubdomain=za
Daniel Steenkamp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-steenkamp/
Mandy Jayakody: https://za.linkedin.com/in/mandy-jayakody-72a0b260
Ndumiso Hadebe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ndumiso-hadebe-mba-0a803798/
Andia Chakava: https://ke.linkedin.com/in/andia-laura-chakava-48422328 Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter

What does impact investing look like in Africa?

It’s not just a buzz word in the world of innovative finance but a multi-layered solution for sustainable economic development across the continent. In this episode of the Just for a change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, guest hosts, Shiluba Mawela & Daniel Steenkamp explore impact investing from a variety of viewpoints. They are joined by a panel of experts ahead of The Africa Impact Summit where they will continue this important conversation.

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In light of the energy crisis, how can South Africa ‘go green’ without leaving the vulnerable members of society behind?

Our ‘power problem’ promises to only get worse if big changes aren’t made soon.
The change-maker Ntombini speaks to in this episode is no stranger to energy transition, green economy, and urban African energy issues. Professor Josephine Musango joins us to unpack how we got here, innovative solutions coming to the fore and how South Africans can do their part.

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Links you should know about:
Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre
Newsletters: http://bit.ly/40Op6oj
Ntombini Marrengane: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/about-us/team/ntombini-marrengane/
Josephine Musango: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://gsbmarvin.uct.ac.za/Contact/CVs/Josephine%2520Musango%2520CV%25202022.pdf&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1682518517071754&usg=AOvVaw1Z4NmCU64W9nGb3fz24WdN
iShack Project: https://www.ishackproject.co.za/
Zonke Energy: https://zonkeenergy.com/about-us/
Pay Gas: https://paygas.africa/ Bertha Centre · · Ntombini Marrengane · Josephine Musango · iShack Project · Zonke Energy · Pay Gas · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · S3, Ep. 9_ Just Energy Transition Transcript.docx.pdf — PDF (123.9 KB)

With the worsening energy crisis in South Africa and Africa, how will we keep the lights on now and in the years to come? If the solution is creating a ‘green economy’ and ‘just energy transition’, how do we make sure everyone reaps the benefits?

In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Ntombini is joined by professor Josephine Musango to shine a light on the layers of this crucial topic. Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss this episode! Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter

Did you know that many problems facing the world today are interconnected - and the solutions to these problems are therefore interconnected as well?

This is where the lens of systems change becomes very important in creating shifts that last. A systems change advocate, our current podcast host and senior manager at the Bertha Centre, Ntombini Marrengane is the special guest in today’s episode. Guest podcast host, Kentse Radebe, chats with her about how this multi-layered topic in episode 8 of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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Links you should know about:
Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre
Newsletters: http://bit.ly/40Op6oj
Ntombini Marrengane: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/about-us/team/ntombini-marrengane/
Wicked Problems: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/wicked-problem/about/What-is-a-wicked-problem
In Search of Land and Housing in the New South Africa: https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/9ac8d1a5-57a2-543e-83f6-6b0a0c54c7e4 Bertha Centre · · Ntombini Marrengane · Wicked Problems · · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter

How does adopting a systems lens lead to better, more sustained and systemic change? The answer is complex but getting more important in the world we live in today.

In this episode of season 3 of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship guest host, Kentse Radebe, has a conversation with change-maker, Ntombini Marrengane. Ntombini has been the season 3 host of this podcast and in this episode, she’s on the other side of the mic so you don’t want to miss this one!

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In South Africa in 2023, only 55% of the learners who had started school in 2012 finished grade 12. Let that sink in. That’s only just more than half. What kind of future are early school leavers facing in a country where the unemployment rate is already at 32.9%? Could there be a solution? With more support and another go at writing their matric exams, are young people given a better opportunity to succeed? Our guest on this episode, Sandiswa Gwele, seems to think so. She would know – she didn’t get her matric the first time either.

Sandiswa is an entrepreneur and founder of Ukhanyo Foundation, an NPO that offers learners a second chance at finishing grade 12. The Ukhanyo Foundation offers academic support in the form of classes at Philippi Village, as well as personal development sessions and parenting dialogues. It really does take a village to help a learner pass matric. We also hear from Ntsiki Sackey, Marketing and Communications Officer at the Solution Space at UCT’s Graduate School of Business, who highlights the importance of innovative and entrepreneurial development programmes.

The Bertha Centre is the first specialised centre in Africa dedicated to advancing social innovation and entrepreneurship and focuses on researching, educating, convening, catalysing and advocating for social, environmental and economic justice. Find out more at https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/. This podcast is produced by 2stories in collaboration with the Bertha Centre, UCT Graduate School of Business, and the Bertha Foundation. Ukhanyo Foundation Website · Nonsikelelo Sackey LinkedIn · UCT GSB Solution Space LinkedIn · L&S Shuttle Services Website · Business Tech: South Africa’s ‘real’ matric pass rate is only 55%/ · StatsSA Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) – Q4: 2023 · eNCA: Youth unemployment still rife in South Africa YouTube Clip · Changing Her Life for the Better – Siphosethu's Story – Ukhanyo Foundation YouTube Clip · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC S4 Ep.8_ What does owning a minibus have to do with the matric pass rate_ Transcript .pdf — PDF (161.6 KB)

How do we begin to rectify our failing public infrastructure? Loadshedding, potholes, public safety and public transport issues are just the tip of the iceberg.

This conversation between our host, Ntombini Marrengane and Jodi Allemeier, urban development specialist and activist, couldn’t come at a better time. With a predicted 70% of the world’s population living in urban areas by the middle of this century, human-centred urban planning is vital.

If you dream about climate-conscious, walkable, interconnected urban spaces that don’t only serve the minority but prioritize equality and access for all, this episode is for you. Change is on the horizon and you can be part of it! Make sure to subscribe to our podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Links you should know about:
Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre
Jodi Allemeier: https://www.jodi.city/
Young Urbanists: https://linktr.ee/young_urbanists
SA Cities Network: https://www.sacities.net/south-african-cities-network/ Jodi Allemeier · Young Urbanists · SA Cities Network · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript.pdf — PDF (101.0 KB)

Did you know that the number of people living in urban areas in South Africa has grown by 21% between 1960 and 2021 according to the World Bank Urban Population statistics?

With that percentage steadily rising despite the public infrastructure failing to support it, city planning is a matter of social justice more now than ever. How do we create a human-centred design of urban spaces? Jodi Allemeier, an urban development specialist and activist joins us in this episode of the Just for a change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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How do you implement and educate on land ownership and equality for women in a disempowering patriarchal society?

This is the big problem that innovator, activist and advocate, Dr Monica Magoke-Mhoja faces in Tanzania. Land ownership laws changed in 2014 but disempowering and unjust practices to do with land ownership remained the same. In this thought-provoking episode of the Just For A Change podcast powered by The Bertha Centre for Innovation and Change, our host, Ntombini Marrangane unpacks this powerful story of hope.

We hear how innovation and technology have changed the lives of women who have historically been disenfranchised. We get a glimpse into the domino effect this important work has, not just the women themselves, but in Tanzania and further afield.

Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

Links you should know about:
Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre

Dr. Monica Magoke-Mhoja: https://berthafoundation.org/story/bertha-challenge-fellow-dr-monica-magoke-mhoja/

Equal rights implementation for women in Tanzania: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/poverty-matters/2014/oct/15/women-tanzania-equal-land-rights
Landesa: https://www.landesa.org/

WorldBank article on land and property rights: https://blogs.worldbank.org/voices/7-reasons-land-and-property-rights-be-top-global-agenda

Justin Sandefur on female land ownership in Tanzania: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI5n0 Dr. Monica Magoke-Mhoja · Equal rights implementation for women in Tanzania · Landesa · WorldBank article on land and property rights · Justin Sandefur on female land ownership in Tanzania · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript.pdf — PDF (124.6 KB)

Did you know that 70% of the food in Tanzania is produced by women in the agricultural sector?

90% of active women work in agriculture in Tanzania and yet very few of these women own the land they work on. Equal rights to land ownership only came into law in 2014 and unfortunately, there is still a big gap between legislation and reality.

In this episode of the Just For A Change podcast powered by The Bertha Centre for Innovation and Change, Ntombini Marrengane chats to Dr Monica Magoke-Mhoja. She is an innovator and activist who is harnessing the power of technology amongst other things to bring education and land rights justice to Tanzanian women.

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How has climate change impacted different groups of people and why is this a justice issue?

“Humanity is on a highway to climate hell,” according to UN secretary-general, António Guterres. This means that climate justice is one of the most important conversations to have and that’s why in this episode of the Just For A Change podcast, Dr Mao Amis joins Ntombini to unpack this important topic.

Dr Amis a thought leader on the green economy, leadership, impact investing and green entrepreneurship as well as being the founding director of the African Centre for Green Economy - a non-profit multi-disciplinary advisory think tank working towards accelerating green and inclusive economy in Africa. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

Links you should know about:
African Centre for Green Economy: https://africancentre.org/about/

Climate Commission: https://www.climatecommission.org.za/

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/23/arts/claude-monet-mashed-potatoes-climate-activists.html

Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre

Stats of climate change in SA: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/general-publication/climate-change African Centre for Green Economy · Climate Commission · Stats of climate change in SA · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcripts — PDF (146.9 KB)

How climate change is a justice issue at its core and why should we care?

We explore the side of the green economy that isn’t spoken about enough in this episode of the Just For A Change podcast powered by The Bertha Centre for Innovation and Change. Our host, Ntombini Marrengane, chats with Dr Mao Amis, founder of the African Centre for Green Economy about the unfair reality of global warming for African countries and more.

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Can you imagine life without water? What lengths would you go to get it?

The people of Somalia are faced with these real questions as they experience droughts, famine and water scarcity right now. In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast, Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein joins our host, Ntombini, to unpack this very real crisis in East Africa. We talk to him about his work with the Somalian government, as well as local and international organisations for the last 10 years in peace-building and humanitarian assistance.

Why should you listen to this episode? According to the World Wildlife Fund, two-thirds of the world’s population will be facing water shortages in the next few years. It’s a sad reality but Abdikhayr’s work gives us hope in the midst of it all. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

Links you should know about:

More on Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein: https://berthafoundation.org/story/bertha-challenge-2022-fellows/#group-section-Abdikhayr-Mohamed-Hussein-G1wliGnADV

The human right to water and sanitation: https://www.un.org/waterforlifedecade/human_right_to_water.shtml#:~:text=The%20human%20right%20to%20water%20and%20sanitation&text=On%2028%20July%202010%2C%20through,realisation%20of%20all%20human%20rights.

The Bertha Challenge: https://berthafoundation.org/story/the-bertha-challenge/

Bareedo Platform Somalia: https://bareedo.org/

Famine in Somalia:
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/10/18/somalia-faces-worst-famine-in-half-a-century-un-warns

Water Scarcity Info: https://www.worldwildlife.org/threats/water-scarcity Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein · The human right to water and sanitation · The Bertha Challenge · Bareedo Platform Somalia · Famine in Somalia · Water Scarcity Info · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC Ep 4_Water justice for all - but how.pdf — PDF (129.3 KB)

Why are so many regions in the world experiencing water scarcity despite access to water and sanitation being a human right? What impact has the scarcity had on the communities in these regions? And most importantly, why is access is water access increasingly becoming a source of conflict?

In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, our host, Ntombini talks with current Bertha Fellow, Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein. We find out more about Abdikhayr’s work in Somalia with rural and nomadic communities that have been experiencing conflict over access to water resources due to water scarcity.

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Did you know that three thousand people, globally, take their own lives each day? This number is according to a statement released by the South African Government on Suicide Prevention Day this year.

South Africa is still reeling from the suicides of great names in the entertainment industry who lost the battle with their mental health issues. Those greats may be gone forever but Tshego decided to take a different path when faced with the same challenges. In episode 3 of the Just For A Change Podcast, Ntombini has an honest conversation with Tshegofatso Ketshabile, known professionally as Tshego, about his challenges with depression and substance abuse.

If you’re struggling or know someone who is, this episode is vital. It approaches this very real and very heavy subject with empathy, hope and practical ways to get help. Make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode!

Links you should know about:

Lifeline
24/7 Helpline: 0861-322-322

The South African Depression and Anxiety Support Group

Helpline: 0800 21 22 23 (8am to 8pm)
Helpline: 0800 12 13 14 (8pm to 8am)
SMS 31393

Alcoholics Anonymous (https://www.aasouthafrica.org.za/)
24/7 Helpline: 0861 435 722

Narcotics Anonymous (https://na.org.za/_)
Helpline: 0861 006 962 The South African Depression and Anxiety Support Group · Alcoholics Anonymous · Narcotics Anonymous · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript — PDF (138.5 KB)

The reality is that many of us are not okay but the stigma surrounding mental health and substance abuse is among the reasons why people, particularly young people, are not accessing the help they need.

In episode 3 of the Just for a Change podcast we talk to Tshegofatso Ketshabile, known professionally as Tshego. Tshego is a South African rapper and singer-songwriter who has been making waves since his hit single ‘Hennessy’ debuted in 2016. He has also come out in public to share his challenges with depression and substance abuse.

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Most of us have heard the words Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. Depending on what you think of these advances in technology, these words could strike fear or delight in your heart. Or perhaps you’re still on the fence about this one. But what if these advances in technology could do more than write a paragraph for you or create a fake photo?

In this episode, Tebogo Mokwele, an alumnus of the e-Track Programme for high-impact entrepreneurs launched by the UCT Graduate School of Business’s Solution Space, is a social entrepreneur who has identified some incredible opportunities in this field for closing the gap in the area of on-the-job training and skills development. Someone else who is interested in Virtual Reality is Dr Jason Van Staden, Project Manager of Research and Training in the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s Innovative Finance portfolio. Jason comments on how Virtual Reality technology is being used in innovative finance to lower the barriers to entry for the underbanked in Africa.

The Bertha Centre is the first specialised centre in Africa dedicated to advancing social innovation and entrepreneurship and focuses on researching, educating, convening, catalysing and advocating for social, environmental and economic justice. Find out more at https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/. This podcast is produced by 2stories in collaboration with the Bertha Centre, UCT Graduate School of Business, and the Bertha Foundation. MonoByte Group LinkedIn · MonoByte Group Website · Exceed Safety Immersive Training in the Metaverse YouTube Clip · Tebogo Mokwele LinkedIn · SA Forestry Magazine Chainsaw Training in VR - Forestry South Africa YouTube Clip · Pwc.com: PwC 2022 US Metaverse Survey · UCT GSB Solution Space Website · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC S4 Ep.7_ What VR has to do with fighting fires_. Transcript .pdf — PDF (169.8 KB)

How would you describe a ‘change-maker’?

Award-winning social innovator, Tracey Gilmore, is the epitome of one and we got to chat with her about the exciting work she’s doing and why she does it. She’s the co-founder of The Clothing Bank, now known as Taking Care of Business, director of the African Centre for a Green Economy and passionate about creating sustainable, equitable and just systems in the circular economy.

Episode 2 of the Just For A change podcast powered by The Bertha Centre will leave you inspired to impact the world through social innovation and use business as a tool in the social economy. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and if you’ve enjoyed this content, make sure to rate and review it wherever you listen to your podcasts. Feel free to share it with your friends, family and colleagues. Let’s stay inspired and keep changing the way we’re changing the world.

Links you should know about:
Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre

Taking Care of Business: https://www.tcb.org.za/

Understanding what makes inventors tick article: https://www.ft.com/content/9e15e97e-0e25-11e6-b41f-0beb7e589515

'50 Social Innovations That Changed the World': https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/12/50-social-innovations-that-changed-the-world/282274/

African Circular Economy Network:
https://www.acen.africa/
https://www.wef.org.in/tracey-gilmore/ Taking Care of Business · Understanding what makes inventors tick article · '50 Social Innovations That Changed the World': · African Circular Economy Network · Tracey Gilmore · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC S3 Ep 2_Inside the mind of a social innovator_ Inside the mind of a changemaker.pdf — PDF (154.7 KB)

Have you ever wanted to get into the mind of a social innovator making a real difference?

That’s exactly what we get the privilege of doing in episode 2 of the Just For a Change podcast. Host, Ntombini Marrengane, unravels what makes Tracey Gilmore the changemaker she is. She’s the co-founder of The Clothing Bank which recently rebranded as Taking Care of Business and is as passionate about restoring garments as she is about restoring people’s lives.

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Do you know what the difference between gender equity and equality is and why it matters?

Throughout history women have been protesting various issues such as sexism, gender-based violence, gender inequality and corrupt political systems. From the right to vote to the right to loiter, women - and some men - have made themselves heard. Change may be slow, but change does happen.

Season 3 of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship captures conversations with changemakers - both local and from further afield. Episode 1 takes us to the streets of Mumbai, India and the start of an inspiring social movement that involves loitering and the promotion of gender equity, started by Neha Singh. Neha is an author, and theatre-maker and was included in the BBC’s top 100 women who have made a positive impact on the world in 2016 for her work on the #WhyLoiter movement.

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Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre

Global Gender Gap Report 2022: https://www.weforum.org/reports/global-gender-gap-report-2022/

World Population review: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/countries-where-women-cant-vote

The difference between gender equity and equality—and why it matters:
https://fortune.com/2020/03/25/gender-equality-and-equity-iwd-womens-education/

Why loiter? http://whyloiter.blogspot.com/2016/06/lets-start-revolutionbut-how-neha-singh.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-38031598

Youtube links:

SA woman’s march 9 August 1956 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li3L2rlrTZc

Sophia Williams de Bryn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP8O-9jvZYg

#Metoo protest soundclip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzYpyPcbesk

#Whyloiter soundclip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIh2vMXnqjg
Clip from Neha Singh Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/tv/CfL8INbJbma/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Global Gender Gap Report 2022: · World Population review · The difference between gender equity and equality—and why it matters: · Why loiter? · SA woman’s march 9 August 1956 · Sophia Williams de Bryn · #Metoo protest · #Whyloiter soundclip · Clip from Neha Singh Instagram page · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript.pdf — PDF (135.9 KB)

Did you know that according to the latest Global Gender Gap Report 2022 it will take another 132 years to reach gender parity?

Season 3 of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship captures conversations with changemakers - both local and from further afield. Episode 1 takes us to the streets of Mumbai, India and the start of an inspiring social movement that involves loitering and the promotion of gender equity.

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What are the building blocks that enable social innovation and entrepreneurship in the global South? We couldn’t think of a better way to wrap up JFAC season 2 than reflecting on a few of these building blocks and highlights from the previous episodes.

Hosts, Fergus Turner and Simni Xanga reminisce on the successful season by sharing their favourite tidbits from past episodes. You’ll hear the voices of Zeenat Hendricks from Rape Crisis, Thando Mavumengwana from Solution Space, Dr. Andrea Feigl-Ding on her advice for women driving social investment for health, Manuel Espinoza from SIHI and Ayanda Cuba, an RAA alumni who launched lifestyle marketing tourism start-up, ABCD Concepts, in the heart of Khayelitsha to name a few.

With such a jam-packed and insightful season behind us, we look forward to new conversations, new voices and new ways to change the way we’re changing the world.

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The UCT GSB Year in Review: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/year-in-review

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Rape Crisis: https://rapecrisis.org.za/

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Another season of Just for a Change has come and gone! We’ve featured a number of inspiring change-makers who have shaped these episodes and given us a better understanding of what leads to systems innovation and entrepreneurship in the global south.

What are some of the building blocks that lead to systems innovation and entrepreneurship in the global south? To find out, click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss the full episode. Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter

Africa hasn’t been idle on the entrepreneurship front but what makes starting a business in this continent so complex? What milestones and challenges do entrepreneurs have to overcome specific to the Global South?

Host, Luvuyo Maseko sits down with Dr Phumlani Nkontwana, a senior lecturer at the UCT Graduate School of Business and entrepreneur, Reuben Kimani from Kenya, to hear about their experiences in the business world. Does the research in this area reflect the realities? What are the benefits and short-comings of business hubs? How can we de-risk and provide collateral for entrepreneurs without assets and networks? Their conversation touches on these questions and so much more.

In the latter part of the podcast, co-host, Simnikiwe Xanga hears from Zakheni Ngubo from Kelo, an online digital bookstore and Thando Mavumengwana from Estratweni Moblie Foods - at fast food catering and hiring business. Both were part of entrepreneurial hubs and share about the incredible effect these had on their businesses.

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Bertha Centre for Social Innovation: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre

Phumlani Nkontwana’s research: https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/124546

Kelo online library: https://kelo.africa/

Estratweni Moblie Foods: https://estratwenimobilefoods.netlify.app/ Phumlani Nkontwana’s research · Kelo online library · Estratweni Moblie Foods · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript — PDF (161.0 KB)

Entrepreneurship has been painted as the ‘solution’ to unemployment and poverty in the global south but what challenges come with choosing this path?

In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast we talk about the pathways to entrepreneurship in the global south and we get some valuable insights into this world from guests who have deep on-the-ground knowledge.

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What is innovative finance? Who are the women in this space doing incredible research and finding fantastic health development solutions? What can women working in this space do to drive investment in priority areas?

In this episode of the Just for a change podcast, we hear from Dr Nevilene Slingers, executive programme manager for Social Impact bonds in the Office of AIDS and TB and Mariale Urrea who is a Social Finance manager based in Colombia.
Hosts Gillian Moodley and Iris Nxumalo-De Smidt also have insightful conversations with Dr. Andrea Feigl-Ding, the Founder and CEO of the Health Finance Institute and Dr. Mara Airoldi who is the Academic Director of the Government Outcomes Lab (GO Lab) at the Blavatnik School of Government of the University of Oxford.

These pioneering women share from their experiences in the innovative finance world and give great advice to women working in the space of driving social investment for health and social priorities.

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World Health Day 2022: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2022

Understanding outcomes funds - A guide for practitioners, governments and donors: https://golab.bsg.ox.ac.uk/knowledge-bank/resources/understanding-outcomes-funds-a-guide-for-practitioners-governments-and-donors/

Innovative financing mechanisms for Health: Mapping and Recommendations: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/photos-publications-and-graphics/publications/article/innovative-financing-mechanisms-for-health-mapping-and-recommendations-november Understanding outcomes funds - A guide for practitioners, governments and donors · World Health Day 2022 · Innovative financing mechanisms for Health: Mapping and Recommendations: · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript.pdf — PDF (133.6 KB)

What is the experience of women working in innovative finance for health and why is it so important for women to operate in this space?

To commemorate World Health Day on 7 April 2022, episode 10 of season 2 of the Just for a change podcast, focusses on innovative finance for health. More specifically, we hear from some inspiring women who are working in the investment for health space and the impact it’s having in communities around the world.

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According to the World Economic Forum, 35% of global crop production happens because of bees. Without these insects, you wouldn't have some of your favourite foods. Unfortunately, bees are at risk of extinction because of harmful pesticides and behaviours such as smoking them out because they are still thought of as pests. So, how can we all live harmoniously with bees and make sure we preserve them for our ecosystems and food security? And can we harness bees as an economic growth opportunity in underserved communities?

A social entrepreneur and co-founder of Local Village Africa, Mmabatho Portia Morudi, has some great ideas on this front. She has developed several successful projects that not only preserve bee colonies but are also transforming local communities. Another agricultural project bringing economic and social benefits to an “under-resourced” community in Cape Town is the Amaqanda Learning Garden in Philippi. We spoke to Esethu Mbooi, who has some insights on how we can take care of the land so that it takes care of us in return, one garden at a time.

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Buy the African Harvest Activity Book Mmabatho Portia Morudi LinkedIn · Dr Sam Motsuenyane Our Team · Your Positive Imprint.com Saving Africa’s Honey Bees. Sustainable Beekeeper Mmabatho Portia Morudi · The UCT GSB Solution Space Website · WEF: 75% of crops depend on pollinators - they must be protected · Be The Earth Foundation: Amaqanda Learning Garden - Regenerative Farming YouTube Clip · Philippi Village Get to know more about the Amaqanda Learning Garden and our Green Gaudian Esethu Mbooi YouTube Clip · Philippi Village Website · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC S4 Ep.6_ What do bees have to do with empowering communities_ Transcript .docx.pdf — PDF (161.8 KB)

As blended finance, an approach to mobilising finance partnerships for development moves into the spotlight, there has been a rapid growth in diverse, innovative tools and practices.

Host, Barry Panulo, sits down with Hann Verheijen, managing director at Cordaid Investment Management, Mandy Jayakody, a project manager on the Green Outcomes Fund, and Taeun Kwon, research lead of Blended Finance at the Centre for Sustainable Finance & Private Wealth at the University of Zurich for a conversation on blended finance approaches and how to choose the best approach when.

Perhaps you’re curious about innovative finance or maybe you’re asking why Blended Finance is the way to go? Which approaches are best? How to choose an approach or how to conceptualise and design a new blended facility? Then this episode is for you.

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Bertha Centre for Social Innovation: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/worlds-youngest-and-oldest-countries/

https://www.canada.ca/en/news/archive/2014/08/redesigning-development-finance-initiative.html

https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Blended_Finance_A_Primer_Develo
pment_Finance_Philanthropic_Funders.pdf

https://www.reffa.org/reffa

https://ibf-uzh.ch/research/ www.visualcapitalist.com · · · www.reffa.org · · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript.pdf — PDF (132.7 KB)

What is blended finance? Why is it moving into the spotlight right now and what are the best ways to approach it as a practitioner? This episode of the Just For A Change podcast is dedicated to answering all these questions and more.

The Bertha Centre recently partnered with the Centre for Sustainable Finance & Private Wealth (CSP) at the University of Zurich as well as Roots of Impact on the project, Blended Finance: When to use which instrument. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of Blended Finance with experts and changemakers in this arena.

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Did you know that there are 23 known cases of suicide in South Africa every day, and for every person that commits suicide, 10 have attempted it?

In this episode of the Just for a change podcast, host Luvuyo Maseko and this episode’s guests look at the mental health and wellbeing issues facing the youth of our country.

In the face of the pandemic and their everyday struggles, how do we combat depression, anxiety and behavioural disorders in young people? What role does psychosocial development play in this and why is a systems lens so important? We ask these pertinent questions and chat to some inspiring change makers who are bringing hope in the face of these complex challenges.

Vanishaa Gordhan from the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, Scott Sloan from the School of Hard knocks, Kentse Radebe from DG Murray Trust and Amanda van der Vyver from Community Keepers are a few of the voices you’ll hear in this not-to-be-missed episode.

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Bertha Centre for Social Innovation: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre

Fact sheet on adolescent Mental Health: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/adolescent-mental-health

Community Keepers: https://communitykeepers.org/therapeutic-counselling/

South African Depression and Anxiety Disorders Group: https://www.sadag.org

School of Hard Knocks: https://www.schoolofhardknocks.co.za · · South African Depression and Anxiety Disorders Group · · Bertha Centre For Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript.pdf — PDF (158.0 KB)

The mental well-being of our youth is a more important topic now than it has ever been.

A recent article by the World Health Organisation noted that globally, one in seven youth between the ages of 10 and 19 years old experience mental health challenges.

What kind of repercussions will failing to address mental health and wellbeing issues in our youth have? How can we build a culture of wellbeing - especially in our youth? We delve deeper into these questions and more in this episode of the Just for a change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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Young people in South Africa and around the world have innovative solutions and ideas, but are we listening and are we creating spaces for them to bring these to life?

In this episode, the Just for a Change podcast hosts, Fergus Turner and Simnikiwe Xanga chat to Kayla Beare and Tumelo Mafoso. At the end of 2021, Douglas Knowledge Partners collaborated with the Bertha Centre in running an essay-based competition where youth could submit essays with their ideas and solutions for the myriad of issues facing society. Tumelo and Kayla were finalists in this competition and submitted essays on how they would solve issues like gender-based violence and youth unemployment.

Can consent education bring down the gender-based violence statistics in South Africa? Can hip hop shift mindsets and create new narratives in our communities? We unpack these questions and so much more in this not-to-be-missed episode.

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https://www.douglas.partners/ The Bertha Centre · Douglas Knowledge Partners · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC Ep 7_Transcript draft - edited.pdf — PDF (135.8 KB)

“The power of youth is the common wealth for the entire world.” - Kailash Satyarthi

In this episode of the Just For A Change podcast, we sit down with some innovative young people who were recent finalists in an essay writing competition organized by Douglas Knowledge Partners in collaboration with The Bertha Center for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Why is youth-led innovation so important and how can we create spaces to hear the voices of the youth? Make sure to catch this full episode if you'd like to hear refreshing and exciting solutions. Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss any upcoming episodes! Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter

The Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship is impacting the world by empowering and equipping changemakers to bring about upliftment, equality and lasting change.

In this commemorative episode, hosts, Kentse Radebe & Simnikiwe Xanga chat with founding director Dr Francois Bonnici and current Bertha Centre director, Dr Solange Rosa, about the past 10 years' highlights and challenges. When the Bertha Centre opened its doors in November 2011, nobody could have imagined the journey that lay ahead. Social innovation within an academic setting was not the norm back then. Listen in to hear how this remarkable story has unfolded over the last decade.

We also get a glimpse into what lies ahead for the Centre in the next five years. Seeding, developing and diffusing alternatives with a transformative impact; connecting the dots to foster radical innovation in health; using finance to build the world we all want to live in; seeking real change for youth, and putting the power to change in the hands of schools and much more.

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“Understand the past and you can shape the future.”

This episode of the Just For A Change podcast celebrates the inspiring story of the Bertha Centre of Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship from inception to what it is today: A small but remarkable academic hub at the bottom of the African continent with activism in its soul.

Make sure to catch this episode as it commemorates the highs, lows, sweat, tears and joy experienced throughout the Bertha Centre journey. You will also hear from the founding director, Dr Francois Bonnici and current director, Dr Solange Rosa, as well as some previous and current staff members.

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The world of impact investing is brimming with opportunity - especially in Africa. The Global Steering Group (GSG) for Impact Investment Summit is dedicated to challenging old perceptions of investment and catalysing impact investment and entrepreneurship that benefits people and the planet.

In this episode, host, Kentse Radebe chats to Misha Morar Joshi, the Innovative Finance co-lead at the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship about the mindset of an impact investor and her takeaways from the 2021 GSG.

Kentse is also joined by Impact Investing SA Consultant Motshegwa More, Cliff Prior CEO of the GSG, and managing director of Old Mutual Investment Group, Tebogo Naledi. They deep dive into the global influence and importance of the GSG. Why is Africa such a fertile hunting ground for impact investors? Why are events like GSG are important and how do organisations like Impact Investing SA play a significant role in knowledge building and advocacy?

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http://www.impactinvestingsa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/IISA_Report2021_vf.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J18WF85l18s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay7__JxEjX0 The GSG Summit Website · All about Impact Investing · Watch The GSG Summit · · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC Ep 5 _Transcript.pdf — PDF (130.8 KB)

With Africa arguably being the largest impact investment opportunity in the world, how do we mobilize to take hold of such an opportunity?

Innovative finance serves as one of the strategies to capitalize on this investment opportunity. One organisation leading this charge is the Global Steering Committee. The GSG is a global organisation that catalyses impact investment and entrepreneurship to benefit people and the planet.

In this episode we reflect on the recent Global Steering Group for Impact Investment Summit which brought together diverse voices across the global impact investing community.

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http://www.impactinvestingsa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/IISA_Report2021_vf.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J18WF85l18s

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Imagine a world where quality healthcare services are available to all, and where technology enables and enhances access. Where those living in rural areas can access the same healthcare services as those in urban areas. SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service Trust (AMS), a non-profit aero-medical rescue organisation working in partnership with the Provincial Departments of Health in South Africa, is playing its part to make this a reality.

This episode explores bringing healthcare to those most affected by geographic and economic disparities with the CEO of AMS, Farhaad Haffajee. Amongst other things, AMS runs a project called Outreach Healthcare to remote rural communities, taking health expertise to rural areas so that those seeking healthcare are diagnosed earlier and receive proper healthcare sooner. We also hear from Francesca Lanzarotti of the Reach Alliance research team that is investigating maternal healthcare and access for women with disabilities in Nepal. These everyday heroes are changing the landscape of healthcare and access for some of the most vulnerable communities both locally and globally.

The Bertha Centre is the first specialised centre in Africa dedicated to advancing social innovation and entrepreneurship and focuses on researching, educating, convening, catalysing and advocating for social, environmental and economic justice. Find out more at https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/. This podcast is produced by 2stories in collaboration with the Bertha Centre, UCT Graduate School of Business, and the Bertha Foundation. The Reach Alliance Website · Airmedandrescue.com Provider Profile: Air Mercy Service · SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service LinkedIn · About Us - The Toll NSW Ambulance Aeromedical Service · The helicopter rescue team that races the clock to save lives YouTube Clip · Reach Alliance YouTube Clip · Air Mercy Service Website · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC S4 Ep.5_ What does a propeller have to do with emergency heart surgery_ Transcript (1).pdf — PDF (179.2 KB)

The truth is that not all entrepreneurs are created equal.

When faced with a backwards system with inadequate funding structures, restrictive policies, outdated networks, a huge skills gap and all the red tape around registering a business, you’re nothing less than a hero as an entrepreneur in Africa.

In this episode, we shine a light on some of the incredible people who are solving social challenges in Africa through innovative entrepreneurial ideas. As JASIRI and Raymond Ackerman Academy Alumni, they are no strangers to catalysing change with their business ventures.

To kick off the podcast, JASIRI staff, Daniel Hampton and Akalisa Keza and JASIRI fellows Peace Iraguha and Brian Simiyu join host, Fergus Turner, to talk about what the initiative is about and how it is making a difference in the continent. In the inspiring positive outlook segment, Kentse Radebe interviews Ayanda Cuba about how enlisting in the Raymond Ackerman Academy transformed his life and inspired him to start his business.

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Music used from () ‘Midas Touch’ by Ketsa via https://freemusicarchive.org/genre/African

license available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode

https://jasiri.org/about/

https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-the-global-south-is-redefining-tech-innovation/

https://www.ackermanacademy.co.za/AlumniStory.asp?intAlumniID=43

https://www.ackermanacademy.co.za/AlumniStory.asp?intAlumniID=40

https://www.socialchangecentral.com/as-the-virtual-un-general-assembly-debates-how-to-get-the-sustainable-development-goals-back-on-track-social-entrepreneurs-have-the-solutions/ freemusicarchive.org · creativecommons.org · jasiri.org · · · · · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC Ep 4-Transcript.pdf — PDF (133.3 KB)

Do you believe that entrepreneurship has the power to transform Africa?

It all boils down to the systems change privately owned businesses bring and their potential to drive continental development. The problems are evident in the global south but are the solutions just as evident?

In this episode of Just for a Change, we feature The Raymond Ackerman Academy as well as JASIRI, supported by the Allan & Gill Gray Foundation, to unpack entrepreneurship as a solution for real change.

Join us as we discover how innovative changemakers are changing the world in Africa and beyond.

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The record-high youth unemployment statistics both nationally and internationally can be overwhelming. In season 2, episode 2 of the Just for a Change podcast, we explore the power of a systems thinking approach when attempting to slay this ‘giant’ of an issue. Systems thinking is a lens that helps to understand the grand scheme of things and how its parts interact in order to determine sensible intervention points for impactful change.

The guest host for this episode, Luvuyo Maseko, heads up the youth innovation portfolio at the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He is joined by Kristal Duncan-Williams from Youth Capital, Dr Solange Rosa, director of the Bertha Centre and Zimbabwean-based Bertha Scholar, Hillary Musarurwa. What are some small shifts that can drive systemic change? How is the Youth Development Collab driving this conversation and how can we tackle these issues head-on so that we don’t have another generation of young people repeating cycles of unemployment and poverty?

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- Shift 2020: https://youthcapital.co.za/youth-capital-annual-publication-shift-2020/

- https://www.dcme.nu/systems-thinking-episode-1-what-are-wicked-problems-and-why-should-i-care/

- https://youthcapital.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/YC-SECOND-CHANCE-GRAPHICS-2-6.pdf

- https://newcities.org/four-cities-global-south-fighting-youth-unemployment/

- http://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=14415

- https://www.mercycorps.org/blog/youth-unemployment-global-crisis youthcapital.co.za · www.dcme.nu · youthcapital.co.za · newcities.org · www.statssa.gov.za · www.mercycorps.org · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript — PDF (141.3 KB)

With more than 64 million youth unemployed worldwide and 145 million young workers living in poverty, it is evident that youth unemployment is a complex problem that needs a complex solution. This global challenge can become overwhelming if seen as a one-dimensional issue. This is where systems thinking plays a powerful role in finding a solution. In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast, we explore the topic of youth unemployment and unpack how small shifts can drive change.

Join us as we discover how innovative changemakers are changing the world in Africa and beyond.

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