Unplugged & InCharge

Gentlemen By Choice - Unwritten Business Rules

Attorney and entrepreneur, Monisha Prem joins the gents to give a first hand account of the unwritten business rules she has learnt, from dealing with culture, to racial and gender biases and managing professional growth as a woman. Monisha is focused on innovation, supporting young females and developing small businesses.

20 Aug 2015 56 min

Gentlemen By Choice - Leading Ladies

The gentlemen talk to unplugged and in charge leading ladies who are hosting a Women’s Gala dinner with the theme - “I Am My Sister’s Keeper”. Dineo and Odi talk about the importance of looking out for one another as women, instead of the "pull down syndrome” modern society has…

13 Aug 2015 54 min

Gentlemen By Choice - Women's Month

The gents put the focus on Women's Month. They're joined by an excellent female leader, Tsepiso Makhubedu. This powerhouse female is an entrepreneur, empowerment coach and author. She was also one of the top 12 finalists on the second season of 'The Big Break Legacy'.

6 Aug 2015 53 min

Gentlemen By Choice - How to Build a Happy Sandpit

Colin J. Browne, an organisational culture expert and author of 'How to build a Happy Sandpit' joins the show. Happy Sandpit can help an organisation increase employee happiness, driving higher levels of ownership, loyalty and performance by showing you how to change, improve or remove your organisational inhibitors. He tells…

30 Jul 2015 52 min

Gentlemen By Choice - Believing Beyond Boundaries

The gents chat about 'Believing Beyond Boundaries' with the winner of 'The Big Break Legacy', Sanele Makinane who became the lucky recipient of R5 million. Sanele is the founder of Apex Commercial Solutions and conceptualised the idea of Mzansi Magic with the aim of digitalising all communities in South Africa.

23 Jul 2015 55 min

Gentlemen By Choice - Can working for a boss be fulfilling?

The gents interview entrepreneur and author, Sandiso Ncube as well as Geoscientist from Sasol, Marvel Makhubele. Together they find out if one can be truly fulfilled when working for a boss. They are also joined by two tenacious young men who are dancing "Madiba" style for 67 hours in their…

16 Jul 2015 50 min

Gentlemen By Choice - The Life Legacy Project

The gents chat to Gabriel Mokwana, one of the founding members and director of a company called 'Maphosa and Mokwana Projects'. He is also a founder of ‘The life Legacy Project’, which is an organisation that deals with the establishment of libraries in rural areas as well as the donation…

9 Jul 2015 55 min

Gentlemen By Choice - Inspiring Young Girls

"Hustling hard, leading others and staying humble!" The gents are joined by 22 year old Faith Matilo, the founder of an NGO, 'EverBeauty' which empowers and inspires young girls to start their own businesses and NGOs.

2 Jul 2015 51 min

Gentlemen By Choice - Getting to know the Gentlemen

The Gents tell a bit about themselves and what they are all about, but most importantly what they stand for. Are they single? What makes them tick? And what is this obsession Lesego has with Xhosa women?

25 Jun 2015 51 min

Gentlemen By Choice - Women Empowered

Simphiwe Petros focuses on "Women Empowered". He invites GBC's Content Producer, Kelebogile Tlhokoe, to join him as they profile Yoliswa Gubese, who is a businesswoman with a kaleidoscope of experience in all facets of project management. They also interview Mmamotse Sinah Maloka who specialises in strength conditioning, weight loss and…

18 Jun 2015 50 min

Gentlemen By Choice - Game Changer Ndumiso Hadebe

Game changer Ndumiso Hadebe joins Weza, Simphiwe and Lesego. Ndumiso is the founder and Director of Master Frontiers Advisory, a consulting firm that capacitates leaders and managers to achieve business goals. He is also the winner of the most contested youth debate show in SA, 'One Day Leader' Season 2…

11 Jun 2015 52 min

Gentlemen By Choice - Jack of all Trades vs Master of One

Thulani Khoza is a successful entrepreneur and powerful speaker who serves as Chairman of NY Legacy Management, specialising in project management, telecommunications infrastructure, transport, mining and property investment. Thulani speaks with us about being “A Jack of all Trades vs A Master of One.”

4 Jun 2015 48 min

Gentlemen By Choice - Developing People, Business & Results

Chris and Suzanne Styles join us. They are all about developing people, building businesses and delivering results. Between them, they have over 30 years of intensive hands-on business leadership and people management experience. Then we have Azim Jamal, an international speaker and the author of several books including 'The Corporate…

28 May 2015 51 min

Gentlemen By Choice - Personal Branding

We focus on Personal Branding. We have Thebe Ikalafeng, who is recognised as ’Mr Brand’ by the Mail & Guardian. He has been awarded with an American Marketing Association/Marquette University Award for Marketing Excellence and the Asia Brand Congress for Brand Leadership. We also have Timothy Maurice Webster, who has…

21 May 2015 55 min

Gentlemen By Choice - Mubeen Khan & Craig Wing

Mubeen Khan, Director of African Billionaire Events Management as well as the Director of a property company called KGC Prop join us. We also have Craig Wing, an "Engineer by qualification, Entrepreneur by passion, Googler by Spirit".

14 May 2015 53 min

Gentlemen By Choice - SA Black Entrepreneurs Forum

We are joined by Matsi Modise, National Executive Director of the South African Black Entrepreneurs Forum. She is an entrepreneur and an avid entrepreneurship activist. We also have Mixo Ngoveni, a founder of Geekulcha, King of "Geeks" and vibrant tech entrepreneur. Geekulcha is where the young, talented, skilled, creative and…

7 May 2015 52 min

Gentlemen By Choice - Youth Making Their Mark

Engineer Shezi Ntuthuko who runs a successful business that earned him awards including the SAB Kick-starter joins us. Recently he was selected among a prestigious group of 42 for Obama's YALI (Young African Leadership Initiative) Fellows. Then Management Consulting and Specialised Financial Services professional and MBA graduate - Mosidi Modise…

30 Apr 2015 52 min

I am an African

Weza Matomane from Gentlemen By Choice reads an excerpt from Former President Thabo Mbeki's 'I am an African' speech from 1996. #SayNoToXenophobia. Music by: Tinashe

23 Apr 2015 2 min

Gentlemen By Choice - Electronic Engineering & Self Empowerment

Our guests are Herman Fourie, an entrepreneur specialising in electronic manufacturing and consulting services. He strives to provide a turn-key solution in the electrical engineering sector. We also have inspirational speaker, self empowerment guru, author and entrepreneur - Sanele Zulu.

23 Apr 2015 54 min

Gentlemen By Choice - Pa Joof & Emmanuel Sir Bonoko

"A leader uses the accent of his behaviour to highlight the best in those who are the bravest." The gentlemen are joined by Pa Joof, who is a serial entrepreneur, business strategists and international speaker. We are also joined Emmanuel Sir Bonoko, founder of Ebonokofoundation - a social entrepreneurship organisation…

16 Apr 2015 54 min