The transformative power of a sabbatical. Episode 3 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work. In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to Hermien Uys, a corporate lawyer in the mining industry. Hermien took a sabbatical in 2017-2018. She discusses her motivations for taking the break which include a desire for travel and personal…

Self-care, adventure, and realignment to purpose. Episode 2 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from the rat-race. In this episode, Dr. Lizette Spangenberg shares her experiences of taking two sabbaticals from work. The first sabbatical was for a month in 2017 to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and travel through Kenya and Tanzania. The seco…

Rediscovering balance between meaningful work and personal fulfilment. Episode 1 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from the rat-race. Fatima Collins, Women in Mining Project Manager (Sibanye-Stillwater), shares her experiences of taking four different breaks throughout her career for different reasons, including travel, self-discov…

Three innovators talk about their experiences in mining innovation. In this episode, host Petro du Pisani speaks to Elaine Hattingh (Exxaro Resources) and Sandiso Sibisi (COOi Studios) about innovation and technology in the mining industry. This conversation follows on from a panel discussion at the 2023 Mining Indaba in Cape Town which explored mo…

A lesson on how to navigate in a male-dominated mining work environment. In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to Dr. Patience Mpofu, who is a multi-award winner as one of the most influential women in Mining, and a former Vice President of an Australian listed company. She is a global mining sustainability thought leader (ESG) an IWF fellow alum…

A learning journey conversation with a fellow EMBA student. I recently completed an Executive MBA through the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business. With classes moving on-line (in 2020 and 2021) due to the covid-19 pandemic there wasn't enough time (for me) to connect with fellow students and hear about their research projects. In …

A learning journey conversation with a fellow EMBA student. I recently completed an Executive MBA through the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business. With classes moving on-line (in 2020 and 2021) due to the covid-19 pandemic there wasn't enough time (for me) to connect with fellow students and hear about their research projects. I d…

A learning journey conversation with a fellow EMBA student. I recently completed an Executive MBA through the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business. With classes moving on-line (in 2020 and 2021) due to the covid-19 pandemic there wasn't enough time (for me) to connect with fellow students and hear about their research projects. I d…

A learning journey conversation with a fellow EMBA student. Over the past two years (2020-2021) we have been working towards our Executive MBAs through the University of Cape Town's Graduate Business School. With classes moving on-line due to the covid-19 pandemic there wasn't enough time (for me) to connect with fellow students and hear about thei…

A learning journey conversation with a fellow EMBA student In this episode Petro speaks to fellow UCT EMBA student, Chris Smith (Freelance Consultant in Project and Business Management). Over the past two years (2020-2021) we have been working towards our Executive MBAs through the University of Cape Town's Graduate Business School. With classes mo…

FMF Health Policy Unit Chairman Michael Settas joins Chris Hattingh to discuss new developments surrounding South Africa's proposed National Health Insurance.

A learning journey conversation with a fellow EMBA student. In this episode Petro speaks to fellow UCT EMBA student, Gordon Wilson (Achievement Awards Group) Over the past two years we have been working towards our Executive MBAs through the University of Cape Town's Graduate Business School. With classes moving on-line due to the covid-19 pandemic…

Michael Settas, Chairman of the FMF's Health Policy Unit, joins Chris Hattingh to unpack Part I of the Zondo Commission's State Capture Report. They also examine warnings and lessons from the State Capture Saga for the proposed National Health Insurance plan.

Bheki Mahlobo (Centre for Risk Analysis) joins Chris Hattingh to unpack Finance Minister Godongwana's 2021 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement.

Chris Hattingh discusses the biggest news & economics stories for the week ending 22 October 2021.

Chris Hattingh discusses the biggest news & economics stories for the week ending 15 October 2021.

Dumo Denga, host of the Manpatria podcast, joins Chris Hattingh to discuss the biggest news & economics stories for the week ending 8 October 2021.

Professor Mark F. Schultz joins Chris Hattingh to discuss the concept of trade secrets, their importance for innovation and investment, Intellectual Property within the context of vaccine development, as well as the potential of the AfCFTA and low-hanging fruit reforms that African governments should implement.…

Gideon Joubert joins Chris Hattingh to discuss the biggest news & economics stories for the week ending 1 October 2021.

TBCSA CEO Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa joins Chris Hattingh to discuss the state of South Africa's tourism industry, the challenges ahead, and possible solutions to pressing issues.

Dr Azar Jammine joins Chris Hattingh to discuss the biggest problems facing the South African economy, as well as the best possible solutions for these pressing issues.

Chris Hattingh discusses the biggest news & economics stories for the week ending 24 September 2021.

Scott Lincicome, senior fellow in economic studies at the Cato Institute, joins Chris Hattingh to discuss the ongoing global container crunch, US trade policy, globalisation, and how robust supply chains can be established in the future.

Chris Hattingh discusses the biggest news & economics stories for the week ending 17 September 2021.

Martin van Staden and Daniël Eloff join Chris Hattingh to unpack vaccine mandates, vaccine passports, and the liberty-related implications of these new phenomena.

Chris Hattingh discusses the biggest news & economics stories for the week ending 10 September 2021.

Chris Hattingh and Riaan Salie discuss the biggest news & economics stories for the week ending 3 September August 2021.

Henru Krüger joins Chris Hattingh to discuss Solidarity's latest research into South Africa's proposed NHI scheme, as well as implications for private healthcare in the country if the scheme becomes a reality.

Advocate Mark Oppenheimer joins Chris Hattingh to discuss the Qwelane judgment and implications for freedom of speech in South Africa.

Mukundi Budeli and Chris Hattingh discuss the biggest news & economics stories for the week ending 27 August 2021.

FMF Deputy Director Chris Hattingh highlights the biggest news & economics stories for the week ending 20 August 2021.

FMF Deputy Director Chris Hattingh highlights the biggest news & economics stories for the week ending 13 August 2021.

FMF Deputy Director Chris Hattingh highlights the biggest news & economics stories for the week ending 6 August 2021.

Tumisho Ramodisa joins Chris Hattingh to discuss all things investments, crypto, and state-proofing your finances. Subscribe to The Wealth Show With Equity Kings podcast: https://anchor.fm/equitykings Follow Tumisho on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/nxture_boi

FMF Deputy Director Chris Hattingh highlights the biggest news & economics stories for the week ending 30 July 2021.

FMF Deputy Director Chris Hattingh highlights the biggest news & economics stories for the week ending 23 July 2021.

FMF Deputy Director Chris Hattingh highlights the biggest news & economics stories for the week ending 16 July 2021.

Daniël Eloff joins Chris Hattingh to discuss his experience at the Zondo Commission, as well as insights into a few legal-political issues in South Africa.

Dan Mitchell joins Chris Hattingh to discuss the ramifications of a global minimum tax.