Standard Bank South Africa Podcasts

As part of our 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children, we interrogated the link between financial stability and gender-based violence. CEO of The NGO Whisperer Dr Carolyne Opinde and Operations Manager of Frida Hartley Shelter for Destitute Women and Children Cheryl Hlabane take us through the connection between these 2 thin…

In this conversation, we chat about relationships and money, lifestyle inflation and debt management. We have Kamogelo Molatlhoe who plays the character of uBettina on the SABC1 dramedy, Mpumi Mlambo and well Mapalo Makhu. As an integration partner of the uBettina Wethu show, Standard Bank’s aim is to highlight the pressures and financial complexit…

In this conversation, we chat about securing the bag, independence and money as well as generational wealth and what it means. We have Kamogelo Molatlhoe who plays the character of uBettina on the SABC1 dramedy, Mpumi Mlambo and well Nokuhle Kumalo. As an integration partner of the uBettina Wethu show, Standard Bank’s aim is to highlight the pressu…

In conversation with RSG Radio’s Ryk Van Niekerk, Steven Barker, Head of Everyday Banking and Cash Lending unpacks how the energy crisis in South Africa is seeing more consumers turn to alternative energy sources. Listen to learn more about the options available to you and how Standard Bank’s LookSee portal can assist with information on financing,…

Steven Barker talks to Kaya FM’s Gugu Mfuphi about the trend of consumers investigating alternate energy options. LookSee can assist with financing solar systems, behavioural changes needed to save on costs and how we can help find the right solution. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message…

As part of Heritage Day celebrations, the Standard Bank Gallery hosted YFM for a full-day broadcast of #WeAreCulture. Take a listen to Caddy's chat with visual artist, Setlamorago 'Mash' Mashilo. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message

As part of Heritage Day celebrations, the Standard Bank Gallery hosted YFM for a full-day broadcast of #WeAreCulture. Take a listen to Mncedisi Sindane's chat with the multdisciplinary artist, Natalie Paneng, on #TheDSpot. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message…

As part of Heritage Day celebrations, the Standard Bank Gallery hosted YFM for a full-day broadcast of #WeAreCulture. Take a listen to Mncedisi Sindane's chat with the multi-talented curator of #WeAreCulture, Bee Diamondhead, on #TheDSpot. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message…

As part of Heritage Day celebrations, the Standard Bank Gallery hosted YFM for a full-day broadcast of #WeAreCulture. Take a listen to Caddy's chat with multidisciplinary artist, Muofhe Manavhela. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message

As part of Heritage Day celebrations, the Standard Bank Gallery hosted YFM for a full-day broadcast of #WeAreCulture. Take a listen to Mncedisi Sindane's chat with rising star in fashion design, Khumo Morojele, on #TheDSpot. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message…

As part of Heritage Day celebrations, the Standard Bank Gallery hosted YFM for a full-day broadcast of #WeAreCulture. Take a listen to Mncedisi Sindane's chat with multi-talented musicians, Muney and Leon John on #TheDSpot. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message…

As part of Heritage Day 2022, the Standard Bank Gallery hosted YFM for a full-day broadcast of #WeAreCulture. Take a listen to Fresh by Caddy's chat with multi-disciplinary artist, Kgotlelelo 'K Skits' Sekiti. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message

As part of Heritage Day celebrations, the Standard Bank Gallery hosted YFM for a full-day broadcast of #WeAreCulture. Take a listen to Mncedisi Sindane's chat with the Standard Bank Gallery manager, Dr Same Mdluli, on #TheDSpot. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message…

In this conversation, we chat about the new jobs and new pay, black tax and managing your finances in your youth alongside Mpumi Mlambo, Nokuhle Kumalo and Kamogelo Molatlhoe who plays the character of uBettina on the SABC1 dramedy. Standard Bank is proud to sponsor uBettina Wethu season 2, highlight the pressures and financial complexities young p…

#WomensMonth #PowerFM #Power987#987Woman #RadioTakeover #AWIF #WomenEntrepreneurs #WomenFarmers #GenderInvestmentGap #WomenLedAssetCompanies #WhySheLeads --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message

Lindeka Dzedze speaks to the owner of SRS Aviation, Sibongile Sambo and the Head of Legal Investment Banking at Standard Bank Group, Marita Koti about their roles and personal stories. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message

Lindeka Dzedze speaks to Chief Investment Officer at Riscura, Jarred Glansbeek about unlocking investment opportunities in Africa for US investors. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message

Lindeka Dzedze speaks to the Head of Insurance at Standard Bank Nolwandle Mgoqi about the trends in the insurance sector. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message

Lindeka Dzedze speaks to MD of TwentyFour Asset Management, Fatima Vawda & Head of Alternative Investment Services at RisCura, Heleen Goussard on Funding and support for women. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message

Lindeka speaks to Standard Bank’s Graduate Alumni, Jamie Stolk about Standard Bank investing in women. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message

Head of Investments at Standard Bank Thandi Ngwane and Founder of Imvelo Wealth Solutions Siba Njoba speaks on the matter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message

Founder and CEO of an organic farming business; African Marmalade, Siphiwe Sithole joins Head, Regulatory Advocacy at Standard Bank ZA, Kirston Greenop on POWER Drive, 987Woman takeover. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message

Kirston Greenop speaks to the Founder and Managing Director of Giving Wings, Kefilwe Morobane, about her participation in Standard Bank’s Basali Development Programme and how it has empowered her business. The partnership highlights the role of women entrepreneurs in turning our economy around by creating sustainable, inclusive job growth. --- Send…

Head Business Clients at Standard Bank South Africa, Simone Cooper joins Standard Bank's Head of Regulatory Advocacy, Kriston Greenop on the 987Woman #POWERDrive on-air takeover. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message

Standard Bank Group CEO Sim Tshabalala hangs out with 702's Clement Manyathela in this inspiring interview. He plays some of his favourite songs and speaks about important issues including affirmative action, building and supporting black business, positive opportunities in challenging times, the state of the South African economy, and what we can …

Standard Bank Group CEO Sim Tshabalala hangs out with 702's Clement Manyathela in this inspiring interview. He plays some of his favourite songs and speaks about important issues including affirmative action, building and supporting black business, positive opportunities in challenging times, the state of the South African economy, and what we can …

Hear about the benefits of running from three of our favourite people – Carpo More, Sam the Challenger and Henry Cock. These three inspiring individuals were the ambassadors for our 21km run for youth mental health awareness. Find out why we decided to embark on that run from Standard Bank’s Senior Social Media Strategist Zimkita Makwetu, and liste…

We discuss what causes petrol hikes and what ordinary South Africans can do to ease the pressure on their wallets, with veteran journalist Tim Modise, BankerX CEO Koshiek Karan and Standard Bank Fleet Management’s Justin Thomas. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message…

It’s graduation season, so we decided to let 3 alumni of the Standard Bank Graduates Programme take over our Twitter Spaces session. Be prepared to get inspired by the stories of Mawethu Soga, Duduzile Mathabela and Lesego Maphanga, who are part of a group of dynamic young professionals currently shaking things up at Standard Bank. ​ ​ DISCLAIMER: …

To celebrate Mother’s Day, we held a special edition of our regular catch-up sessions on Twitter Spaces. Our host Dineo Tsamela and regular guest Dr Thandu Tshume were joined by their real-life moms, who shared stories and insights into how their children became the financially-savvy, successful individuals they are today. Don’t miss this inspiring…

This Workers’ Day, we reflect on the ways the pandemic has changed how we work. Now that things are returning to some kind of normal following the lifting of South Africa’s state of disaster, should businesses be returning to their offices, or should employees be allowed to continue working remotely? We discuss the great work from home versus work …

On social media, we called on our followers to share their defining money stories—good ones and bad ones, successes and failures. Now, Dineo Tsamela (Standard Bank Securities), Sam ‘The Challenger’ Hlonyana (author of Life after Dieting) and Dr Thandu Tshume (Standard Bank Wealth Academies) unpack what we learned from these stories and discuss the …

Our hosts, Sam ‘The Challenger’ Hlonyana and Dineo Tsamela, continue to explore this complex topic of mental health with 2 special guests in this informative and important discussion. Henry Cock started Mentally Aweh, a charity which sees him run marathons to raise money for the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG). He has raised over…

Subsequent to the launch of Art, Siphakathi Inside, seasoned broadcaster, Mpumi "Msakazi" Mlambo, and multi-award-winning fashion designer, Thula Sindi host this captivating conversation that explores the art of creation. Speaking to Laduma Ngxokolo (of Maxhosa Wear), and Kristi-Leigh Gresse (SBYA for the Dance category 2021), the panelist unpack t…

We all start the year out with the best of intentions, but around the end of the first quarter, are we still on track to stick to our plans and goals? Check in on your progress in terms of both financial and mental fitness with our hosts, Dineo Tsamela (Standard Bank Securities) and Dr Thandu Tshume (Standard Bank Wealth Academies), and special gue…

It's March 2022. and this is the twentieth Audio Episode of “The Shyft Lift”, the regular news digest of the App for the globally-minded, based in South Africa. Money: Despite experiencing the Covid-19 shock in 2020, in 2021 SA's economy grew at the pace last seen almost 15 years ago. The Statistic SA reports that GDP grew 4,9% in 2021 after shrink…

How do we break the bias that South African women experience professionally? It starts with a conversation. International Women’s Day President Irene Charnley and Standard Bank’s Dineo Tsamela talk to Ursula Chikane about their perspective on this issue. DISCLAIMER: The views in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represen…

Understanding the budget speech and what it means to your wallet #MinisterOfMyWallet Each year, our minister of finance delivers the budget speech, but it’s sometimes hard to understand exactly what it will mean for us as ordinary South Africans. That’s why our resident financial guru and Wealth Academies head Dr Thandu Tshume joined us to help unp…

It’s February 2022, and this is the nineteenth Audio Episode of “The Shyft Lift”, the regular news digest of the App for the globally-minded, based in South Africa. In 2021, South Africa’s home and beauty market grew by about 15%, with the strongest category being beauty products, which recorded 25% growth last year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…

To unpack Forex trading and market investing, Khaya Sithole on the Power FM’s Power Business show recently spoke to Standard Banks’ Arno von Helden, Co-Founder and Head of Shyft on how the Standard Bank Shyft App enables users to invest in favorable markets. He spoke also on how the app enables multiple virtual cards for various currencies and pric…

It’s January 2022, and this is the eighteenth Audio Episode of “The Shyft Lift”, the regular news digest of the App for the globally-minded, based in South Africa. South Africa’s total credit card debt has grown fairly gradually, reaching R137 billion in October 2021 from R61 billion in 2011. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFViJ175IJI&ab_channel=e…

In unpacking access to education and the views of those closer to the education space – we chatted to four individuals who each have reaped the benefits of a programme directly linked to the Standard Bank Tutuwa Community Foundation. They all share their views, opinions and most importantly their experiences of what access to education means to the…

Setting up 2022 for financial success #FinanceFitSA The beginning of the year is a time when many people take stock of their lives and commit to healthier habits. Listen to this discussion on goals and intentions people can set for 2022, how to start the year in a financially fit fashion, and how to avoid falling back into old traps when it comes t…

On Friday, 14 January, we discussed how while our kids returning to school can be a time of pride and joy for parents, it can just as easily be a time of financial stress. Listen to our podcast and find out how to go about beating the back-to-school blues when it comes to our finances. #ItCanBe Disclaimer: The views in this podcast are those of the…

South Africa’s Brow Queen, Unaiza Suliman, shares her views on the entrepreneurial characteristics needed to develop a business and what it means to be innovative with Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message

Founder and CEO of SweepSouth, Aisha Pandor, speaks to Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, about what innovation means to her and advises on ways to innovate in a business sense. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message

Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, speaks to South Africa’s Brow Queen, Unaiza Suliman, about customer acquisition and retaining that customer base. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message

Founder and CEO of SweepSouth, Aisha Pandor, shares advice with Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, about turning that “aha moment” into a business and overcoming business teething problems. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message

It’s December 2021, and this is the seventeenth Audio Episode of “The Shyft Lift”, the regular news digest of the App for the globally-minded, based in South Africa. South Africa’s imports of machinery from China for 2021 should surpass the R109 billion recorded in 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1oy_Q6OAF4 Collectively, these eight African …

TRIGGER WARNING: Content related to gender-based violence Hear the voice of Zinziswa Nyembezi (34), who is not only a successful radio presenter but also an activist whose own experiences with abuse and poverty fuel her work. #HearHerVoice #ItCanBe DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this recording are those of the speaker alone and do not necessari…