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South Africans are some of the most resilient, diverse and successful people in the world in their respective fields. In a world marred by negativity, it’s time to share success stories that have a global impact across business, sports, arts, pop-culture, social impact and many more. Subscribe to Mzansi Unicorns. Taking South Africans to the world. #MzansiUnicorns #NationBuilding

09/06/2025

BE AUTHENTIC, STAY AUTHENTIC with SIV NGESI - AWARD WINNING ACTOR/COMEDIAN/ACTIVIST

Send us a text Be authentic and Stay authentic. Award-winning actor, comedian and philanthropist Siv Ngesi takes us on a journey of how he is using his influence to solve one of the world's biggest challenges for women being period poverty. He begins with sharing who he is, his mom's influence and what it will take to solve global challenges and the role of South Africa. Support the show

1h 1m
09/06/2025

TURNING PASSION INTO PROFIT with DIPUO PHAKATHI - CEO of DENIC CABINETS

Send us a text CEO and owner of DeNic Cabinets under the the holding company 'Cabinet Connections, Dipuo Phakathi is a qualified engineer who has experience in both the mining sector and banking industry. An inspiration to women through her tenacious character and strong will of taking up space in male dominated industries! She walks us through her journey with Denic Cabinets, how what started as a side hustle to get her desired walk-in wardrobe closet turned into her main source of income with the assistance of two men who believed in her and her previous employer Standard Bank through the "What's Your Next?" campaign. Support the show

58 min
09/06/2025

HOPE IS OUR BIGGEST EXPORT with LEBO RASETHABA - AWARD WINNING FILM DIRECTOR

Send us a text Meet @lebogangrasethaba a filmmaker, Director and Partner at @eggfilms who’s fashionably known for directing some of the most successful campaigns in advertising, documentaries, and has reaped prestigious awards such as the Creative Circle Awards, a number of Loeries and an @iemmys award for Home. He walks us through his driving force, projects that he’s passionate about, his journey and where it all began! @lebogangrasethaba is a firm believer of thematic films which challenge the status quote of traditional constructs based on historic events. He has led projects extensively on the African continent including in countries such as Zimbabwe, Zambia, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Cote d'voire and Western Sahara. Support the show

1h 1m
09/06/2025

BIG PROBLEMS, GLOBAL SOLUTIONS with MELVYN LUBEGA - INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEUR

Send us a text Melvyn Lubega is an actuary by training, an experienced technology entrepreneur and investor who has built businesses that serve customers around the world. He founded Baobab Group in 2015 which now has employed 2000 people. He is most notable for building GO1, a leading technology platform used by 17,000 organizations and governments in over 66 countries. He has also founded a logistics company that works across Africa, leveraging on technology to address gaps in the logistics industry. GO1 became SA's first unicorn valued at +$2 billion attracting investments from Salesforce ventures and Microsoft amongst other tier-one international investors. One of his passions is rooted in solving economic, social and challenges using disruptive technologies. He has recently been appointed as South Africa's new lead of Digital Service Unit by The Presidency which will drive the implementation of the roadmap for the Digital Transformation of Government. Support the show

1 hr
07/31/2025

YOUR NETWORK IS YOUR NET WORTH with INNOCENTIA MOTAU - FOUNDER and CEO of ITU GOLF WEAR

Send us a text Meet Itumeleng Motau founder and CEO of Itu Golf wear and Itu Foundation with a rich tapestry of experience and leadership to her role as a South African Ambassador for Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO) AFRICA. Currently serving as Director at MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company and Managing Partner at Potlako Global Logistics, she exemplifies excellence in the field of logistics and freight forwarding. With a career spanning over several years, Innocentia has been instrumental in driving initiatives for entrepreneurship and youth empowerment. As President of Young Entrepreneur South Africa (YESA), she has been a driving force behind fostering a vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystem, aligning with the goals of the G20 Young Entrepreneur Alliance. Innocentia shares about her future endeavours for Itu Golf wear and her participation in the golf industry. You can watch the full episode on our Youtube Channel, remember to subscribe, like and comment https://youtu.be/TWIKi93Dk1A?si=TwfUEsp67VoWzifF Support the show

58 min
07/31/2025

DONE IS THAN PERFECT with TINASHE RUDZANE - FOUNDER and CEO of FLEXCLUB, TECH MOBILITY PLATFORM

Send us a text Tinashe Ruzane a South African bred, founder and CEO of Flexclub a vehicle subscription platform unlocking flexible vehicle accessibility in South Africa through a Pay-asYou-go model adopted from the telecommunications sector. He explores the art of Start-up businesses, leveraging in technology, being an emerging disrupter in the automotive industry and the beauty of our South African market and economy opening up opportunity in hardships. You can watch the full episode on our Youtube Channel, remember to subscribe, like and comment. https://youtu.be/eYENuLjgGpw?si=t-mDyLoFod78vCcx Support the show

1h 2m
07/31/2025

NECESSITY DRIVES INNOVATION with ALON LITS - FOUNDER AND CEO of OCTOBER HEALTH

Send us a text Alon Lits a founding partner of October Health, providing Business to Business with mental wellbeing services aimed at improving employee engagement both top down & bottom up through the use of detailed insights and analytics to drive change in working environments that is more scalable, impactful and accessible. He also shares his journey as the very first UBER employee in Africa aka "the first UBER Black driver in Africa". You can watch the full episode on our Youtube channel, don't forget to like, subscribe and comment. https://youtu.be/YBkEZQeHGEY?si=ILXKbNBAW_wuWd6f Support the show

47 min
07/30/2025

LIBERATING AFRICAN CREATIVITY with VELI NGUBANE - MANAGING PARTNER of AVATAR AGENCY GROUP

Send us a text Founding partner of AVATAR Agency Group, Veli Ngubane takes us through his life journey as a businessman and how he started from KwaZulu Natal province in South Africa to having a Global Impact and his plans for the future. You can also watch the full episode on our Youtube Channel, don't forget to like and Subscribe. https://youtu.be/IcTBvhYIVH0?si=LJFmy6Nel9NSCtrC Support the show

59 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

WELCOME TO MZANSI UNICORNS

Send us a text South Africans are some of the most resilient, diverse and successful people in the world in their respective fields. In a world marred by negativity, it’s time to share success stories that have a global impact across business, sports, arts, pop-culture, social impact and many more. Taking South Africans to the world. Subscribe our youtube channel Mzansi Unicorns. www.youtube.com/@MzansiUnicorns #MzansiUnicorns #NationBuilding #SouthAfrica Support the show

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WELCOME TO MZANSI UNICORNS

Send us a text South Africans are some of the most resilient, diverse and successful people in the world in their respective fields. In a world marred by negativity, it’s time to share success stories that have a global impact across business, sports, arts, pop-culture, social impact and many more. Taking South Africans to the world. Subscribe our youtube channel Mzansi Unicorns. www.youtube.com/@MzansiUnicorns #MzansiUnicorns #NationBuilding #SouthAfrica Support the show

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South Africans are some of the most resilient, diverse and successful people in the world in their respective fields. In a world marred by negativity, it’s time to share success stories that have a global impact across business, sports, arts, pop-culture, social impact and many more. Subscribe to Mzansi Unicorns. Taking South Africans to the world. #MzansiUnicorns #NationBuilding

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Teddy Khuzwayo
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