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The Social Impact Show with Samm Marshall

Welcome to The Social Impact Show, the podcast that brings you powerful, uplifting stories of people making a difference in Johannesburg and beyond! Hosted by Samm Marshall, this show dives into the heart of social impact, exploring the inspiring journeys of changemakers, community leaders, and everyday heroes who are transforming lives.
Weekly English South Africa Business · Non-Profit
343 Episodes
120 – 140

The Wealth Zen | What the Interest Rate Cut Means for You

On this week’s episode of The Wealth Zen with Charmaine Soobramoney and Samm Marshall, we break down the South African Reserve Bank’s latest interest rate cut and what it really means for your money. Will your bond repayment go down? What about the cost of living? Is now the time…
4 Jun 52 min

McDonald’s to Michelin Stars: CATHSSETA CEO on SA’s Culinary Talent Pipeline

Rwaldo Lottering went from unemployed to overseas chef in 3 years—thanks to CATHSSETA’s revolutionary training model. On this Social Impact Show episode, Marks Thibela breaks down: 🔪 Why this works: Earn-while-you-learn: Stipends + work placements at top hotels/restaurants. Internationally recognized NQF Level 5 trade test (key for global jobs). Women…
4 Jun 38 min

From R1 Trillion BEE Flops to JSE Boom: Kanthan Pillay’s Radical Fixes for SA

Why does SA’s economy reward the same 100 people while 60% of youth sit jobless? Kanthan Pillay—author of How to Fix South Africa—breaks down: 🔍 The BEE reckoning: How Malaysia’s race-based policy failed (vs. Singapore’s meritocracy). Prof. Gumede’s bombshell: ‘R1 trillion moved, zero mass upliftment.’ The fix: Shift criteria to…
4 Jun 19 min

Interview with Tshego Bokaba, CSI Manager at Momentum Group Foundation

In this powerful Africa Month conversation, Samm Marshall sits down with Tshego Bokaba, CSI Manager at Momentum Group Foundation, to explore the unintended consequences of corporate giving. From performative CSI to the need for real community co-creation, Tshego challenges us to rethink how we measure impact. If we want to…
2 Jun 34 min

Interview with Jade Orgill, Founder of The Sprightly Seed

In this inspiring World Hunger Day interview, Samm Marshall speaks to Jade Orgill, founder of The Sprightly Seed, about how regenerative food gardens are transforming early learning centres and communities. In partnership with Libstar, their latest initiative at Ravensmead Educare Centre is not only feeding children but growing long-term food…
2 Jun 17 min

Interview with Heidi May, General Manager at TEARS Animal Rescue

In this heartwarming episode of The Social Impact Show, Samm Marshall sits down with Heidi May, the newly appointed General Manager of TEARS Animal Rescue. From her roots on the Cape Flats to working in Soweto, Pretoria, and the UAE, Heidi brings a wealth of global experience and deep compassion…
2 Jun 16 min

Buying Local, Building Dreams: The Proudly South African Impact

What if every product you bought helped create a job, support a family, and grow our economy? In this episode, Happy Ngidi, Executive for Marketing & Communications at Proudly South African, joins Samm Marshall to explore the real power behind local procurement. More than a logo on a label, Proudly…
30 May 19 min

Taverns Transformed: HEINEKEN’s Bold Bet on the Township Economy

What if township taverns weren’t seen as problems—but as powerful platforms for social and economic impact? In this episode, Millicent Maroga, Corporate Affairs Director at HEINEKEN Beverages, sits down with Samm Marshall to unpack the bold vision behind their Tavern Transformation Programme—a movement reshaping over 240 township taverns into safer,…
30 May 20 min

🔥From Doubt to Decisiveness: Katie Mohamed’s Battle with Imposter Syndrome (And How to Silence Your Inner Critic)

"11 books. A+ students. Legendary actors. Imposter syndrome doesn’t discriminate. On this week’s Winning Woman Wednesday, chats with Katie Mohamed about: ✅ Clarity as the antidote to doubt (‘It’s not arrogance—it’s evidence’). ✅ The high cost of ‘playing small’—‘The world misses your brilliance when you hesitate.’ ✅ Katie’s 5-second rule…
28 May 25 min

Tipping the Scale: Unmasking Greenwashing in South African Business

In this week’s episode of Tipping the Scale, a regular Monday segment on the Social Impact Show with Sam Marshall, ESG specialist Bernadatte Bule dives into the deceptive practice of greenwashing. From buzzwords like “eco-friendly” and “reduced footprint” to real-life corporate contradictions, we break down what greenwashing really means, why…
26 May 15 min

🔧 "The 16-Cent Fuel Levy Is the Least of Our Problems"

South Africa’s crises feel endless—but Kanthan Pillay (author of How to Fix South Africa) refuses to accept defeat. In this incendiary episode, he breaks down: 🔹 Diplomacy 101: How Ramaphosa should’ve handled Trump’s "genocide" ambush. 🔹 Crime Fix: Why unemployed grads are the secret to halving murder rates. 🔹 Angola’s…
26 May 20 min

From Braai Day to Wind Turbines: The PR Maverick Who Plays the Long Game

How do you turn a braai into a national holiday? Or convince a country to bet on wind energy? Ask Diane Naidoo—the founder of The Alchemist PR and the strategic mind behind some of SA’s most iconic campaigns. In this Lucky Hustle episode, Diane reveals: 🔹 Why relationships trump press…
26 May 46 min

🔥 DIY Won’t Cut It: Pumi Mthombeni on Why Creatives MUST Own Their Worth

From designing posters for her varsity SRC to running a full-scale marketing empire (Mbuiwetu), entrepreneur Pumi Mthombeni pulls no punches in this raw conversation about: 💼 The Hustle: ✔️ Why she ditched agency life to build her own rules (and the "underground parking" lows of self-funding). ✔️ "Just because you…
26 May 14 min
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