The Social Impact Show with Samm Marshall

Courtroom Chaos: How NOT to Act in Court & at the Police Station

Ever wondered what happens if you argue with a judge or record court proceedings? Spoiler: JAIL TIME. In this eye-opening episode of Justice in Motion, legal expert Jared Jones breaks down the do’s and don’ts of courtroom and police station etiquette. Learn: ✔️ Why rolling your eyes at a judge…

4 Aug 20 min

✨ Winning Women Wednesday – Where African women rise, lead, and inspire.

This special Pan-African Women’s Day episode is a history lesson, tribute, and call to action hosted by Katie Mohamed and Sam. Dive into: 🌍 The Hidden Herstory: How women in 1962 Tanzania secretly coded resistance while cooking meals The 72-year-old midwife who delivered 5,000+ babies with no formal training Why…

4 Aug 29 min

Courtroom Etiquette 101: How NOT to Get Arrested (Again) | Justice in Motion

⚖️ Justice in Motion – Your weekly legal lifeline with attorney Jared Jones. This week, we tackle critical rules for navigating police encounters and courtroom drama without landing in handcuffs. From contempt of court risks to why arguing with cops never ends well, Jared breaks down what the law really…

4 Aug 20 min

From Crisis to 45 Million Meals: Pick n Pay’s ‘Feed the Nation’ Journey – A Blueprint for Hope

Doing good is good business. – That’s the ethos behind Pick n Pay’s ‘Feed the Nation’, a movement born in the chaos of COVID-19 that has since delivered 45 MILLION meals, supported 272,000 families, and reached 600 schools across South Africa. In this powerful conversation, Suzanne Ackerman (Non-Executive Director, Pick…

2 Aug 21 min

From Trauma to Triumph: How to Rewrite Your Money Story & Find True Wealth

What if your biggest financial struggles stem from childhood wounds you didn’t even know existed? This week on The Wealth Zen, join Samm Marshall, Charmaine Soobramoney, and financial healing expert Jean Archery for a raw, transformative conversation about: 💡 Breaking Generational Money Trauma – How Jean went from an 8-year-old…

29 Jul 32 min

Tech for Good: Driving the Future of E-Mobility from the Kyalami Grand Prix

What if your next car could run on SUNLIGHT? ⚡🚗 This week on Tech for Good, we’re LIVE from the Festival of Motoring at Kyalami Grand Prix with Rethabile Mothlala and Greg Kress (Accenture’s e-Mobility Lead) to unpack South Africa’s electric vehicle future! Key Sparks from the Convo: ✅ EVs…

29 Jul 19 min

Green Hushing: The Silent Threat to ESG Progress & How Formula 1 Is Racing Toward Solutions

What happens when companies stop talking about sustainability even when they’re doing the right thing? Welcome back to Tipping the Scale, where ESG meets action! This week, Bernadette Boulle and Sam Marshall dive into: 💡 Green Hushing – The alarming trend where companies stay silent on sustainability to avoid backlash…

28 Jul 9 min

Hospitality with Heart: How South Africa’s Tourism Leaders Are Building a Sustainable Future

What if the key to revitalizing South Africa’s tourism industry wasn’t just profit—but purpose? Join Sam Marshall and Chris Godenir (GM of The Peninsula All Suite Hotel and ambassador for Touching Dreams) as they dive into the 3rd Annual Hospitality Industry Think Tank—a powerhouse event uniting top brands, innovators, and…

28 Jul 19 min

Pawsitive Change: Inside Gauteng’s First Gold-Standard Cat Clinic (ft. Royal Canin & UP Vet Science)

This week on The Social Impact Show, we explore how Royal Canin and the University of Pretoria are revolutionising animal care with South Africa’s first internationally accredited gold-status cat clinic – and why this matters for: 🐾 Pet Parents: Stress-free vet visits (separate cat waiting areas/consult rooms) Gold-standard feline healthcare…

28 Jul 16 min

Kasi eSports, Amazon Wars & Ministerial Fails: South Africa’s Tech Revolution with Rata Bile Motlala

This week on Tech for Good, Rata Bile Motlala (Editor, Tech Daily Post) exposes: 🔥 Hot Takes: Xiaomi’s Mandela Month Gamble: Can Kasi eSports become SA’s next big export? Amazon SA vs Checkers 360: Who will dominate our grocery delivery wars? Suit & Sneakers’ 10-Year Grind: How Mark Sham built…

23 Jul 20 min

Money Mindset Makeover: How to Raise Financially Empowered Kids Without Your Baggage (ft. Nikki Gaju Friedlinghaus

This Wealth Zen episode with Nikki Gaju Friedlinghaus (Founder, Imali Money Coaching) exposes how parents accidentally sabotage their kids' money mindset – and how to fix it. 🔍 You’ll Discover: 06:20: The "7-year money imprint" – Why your child’s financial future is shaped before 2nd grade 14:35: Two toxic inheritance…

23 Jul 23 min

Students Turned Saviors: How a Youth-Led Foundation is Rescuing Jo'burg's Forgotten Kids

This Mandela Month, meet Bandile Matabula (25), co-founder of Isiphosethu Foundation – a student collective that’s rewriting what youth activism looks like in SA. 🔍 Inside Their Mission: From Campus to Crisis: How COVID-19 sparked a movement of students donating allowances to feed orphans The Heartbreaking Reality: Inside Malaika Orphanage’s…

23 Jul 14 min

Rural Retail Revolution: How Masingita Group of Companies Balances Profit & Purpose (ft. Ntwanano Mdaka)

This week on The Triple P Bottom Line, Diane Naidoo and Samm Marshall explore how Masingita Group of Companies (13+ shopping centers nationwide) merges commerce with community through: 👥 PEOPLE: 03:15: "We design malls as cultural hubs" – Ntwanano Mdaka on embedding local identity in retail spaces 08:40: Uplifting vendors…

23 Jul 48 min

The Relaunch Revolution: How Women Can Reinvent Careers After Breaks (ft. Katie Mohamed)

What happens when life hits pause on your career? This Winning Women Wednesday, Katie Mohamed and Sam Marshall unpack the art of the strategic relaunch—whether you’re returning from maternity leave, a sabbatical, or a decade-long detour. 🔥 Key Moments: 03:45: "You don’t decay—you upgrade" – Why gaps build wisdom, not…

22 Jul 38 min

Wrongfully Arrested? Know Your Rights – A Legal Lifeline with Jared Jones

"Wrongfully Arrested? Know Your Rights – A Legal Lifeline with Jared Jones" 📝 Description: What do you do if you’re arrested for a crime you didn’t commit? In this urgent Justice in Motion segment, attorney Jared Jones cuts through the legal noise to reveal: 🔑 Key Rights Under Section 35…

22 Jul 28 min

Breaking Barriers: How 9M Insulin Pens Will Transform Diabetes Care in South Africa

This week on The Social Impact Show, Tabeeng Lepeng (Public Affairs Director, Novo Nordisk SA) reveals a historic milestone: South Africa’s public sector will now access life-saving modern insulin pens—closing the gap between private and public healthcare. 🔑 Key Moments: 07:12 – *"Why 60% of diabetics struggle with adherence—and how…

22 Jul 27 min

Lab Coats to Leaders: How South Africa Is Building a Healthier Future (For Free!) | Dr. Prateeka Ramharak

🔬 This week on The Social Impact Show, Dr. Prateeka Ramharak (SAMRC) reveals how South Africa’s new CATIR Centre is turning lab gaps into golden opportunities—with free training, global tech, and a mission to transform African healthcare. ⚡ Why This Matters: Free education revolution: Students get full funding (travel, accommodation…

22 Jul 13 min

Mentorship = Hidden Wealth: How to Unlock Doors Money Can’t Buy | Charmaine Soobramoney

💡 This week on Wealth Zen, Charmaine Soobramoney reveals why mentorship is the ultimate wealth hack—especially in a country where 60% of youth are unemployed. Discover how a 2,500-year-old Greek myth could solve South Africa’s triple crisis (poverty, inequality, joblessness). 🔍 You’ll Learn: The shocking stats: Only 1,679 active mentors…

22 Jul 19 min

Beyond Feel-Good Giving: How to Make Mandela Month Truly Transformative | Oasis Haven

🌟 This Mandela Month, The Social Impact Show challenges listeners to rethink charity. Sam Marshall sits down with Tundani & Chuma from Oasis Haven—a Johannesburg safe house raising orphaned kids for 20+ years—to reveal why sweets and paint jobs aren’t enough. 🔍 Hard Truths You’ll Hear: "Feel-good giving fails kids."…

22 Jul 19 min

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ vs. Africa’s Future: The ESG Fallout Nobody’s Talking About | Bernadette Bule

🌍 This week on Tipping the Scale, ESG expert Bernadette Bule unpacks two explosive topics reshaping Africa’s sustainable development: 1️⃣ GEOTHERMAL ENERGY DEMYSTIFIED Why Iceland heats 90% of homes with earth’s core (and why SA lags behind). Pros/cons: Clean energy vs. sky-high drilling costs. 2️⃣ TRUMP’S ‘BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL’ 10…

22 Jul 19 min