Just for a Change (Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

The vaccine has arrived and it’s complex. It’s been said before this pandemic has merely revealed social justice issues that have been with us for years and perhaps it is the vaccine and its roll-out that reveals these issues to their very core. Who gets the vaccine first? How do countries in the global South respond to the fact that countries in the global North have been acquiring five times the number of vaccines they need? While governments more locally struggle to get enough for even one vaccine per person. And will people even take the vaccine given the chance?
In this episode’s feature story, podcast host Kentse Radebe catches up with Professor Leslie London, Chair of Public Health Medicine in the School of Public Health and Family Medicine at the University of Cape Town and Katusha de Villiers, Health Systems Innovation portfolio lead at the Bertha Centre. Health and specifically public health is in the spotlight. Against the backdrop of conspiracy theories and a general public mistrust, how do we navigate the ever-changing landscape of this pandemic and the vaccine? What are the social implications and how does vaccine roll-out happen equitably?

In the ‘Positive Outlook’ segment Simnikiwe Xanga interviews Raymond Ackerman Academy graduate Phumza Matwele. Phumza has two over-the-counter med stores in Khayalistsha - Cape Town’s biggest township.

Phumza shares about her dream to make healthcare more accessible in her community and how this is happening. This is an inspiring story that you don’t want to miss.

If you’re looking to change the way you change the world - this podcast is for you.

The links you need to know about:

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2021-01-25-what-the-global-response-to-hiv-aids-can-teach-us-about-covid-19-recovery-and-social-justice/
Report from Oxfam: https://www.oxfam.org/en/press-releases/http://www.publichealth.uct.ac.za/professor- www.oxfam.org · · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript — PDF (154.2 KB)

The chaotic year of 2020 exposed deep systemic vulnerabilities and magnified the need for an intensified use of capital to address splintering social and environmental dynamics across the globe. In episode 10 of the Just for a change podcast, we're talking all things impact investing.

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Investors around the world are reimagining how capital can be utilised to have a positive impact on the world. How, you might wonder? Through impact investing. Impact investing can be a technical and sometimes hard to grasp concept. In this episode we find out more about the world of impact investing, innovative finance and the way that this new thinking and practice is driving social innovation, justice and positive change forward.

In this episode’s Feature Story podcast host, Kentse Radebe, chats to Bertha Centre innovative finance team member, Stephen McCallum and special guest Zak Essa. Stephen is a senior analyst at the Bertha Center and shares some insights into the practicalities of how innovative financing models are being used. Zak has years of experience working with start-up businesses and has recently joined the innovative finance team as a consultant. If full blown for profit business is at one end of the spectrum and purely philanthropic funding efforts on the other end of the spectrum - then innovative financing falls somewhere along this spectrum. How do early stage businesses get the help they need when the risk is very high for traditional investors? How do we close that funding gap? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in this episode.

In this episode’s Positive Outlook segment Simnikiwe Xanga speaks with inspiring social entrepreneur and founder of Ground Culture, Sebastian Daniels. Ground Culture was founded in early 2018 as a platform to develop and grow support for entrepreneurs in and around Cape Town. They believe that by supporting local business, you help grow the economy and aid in the creation of jobs and entrepreneurial development. Sebastian shares some of his journey in starting Ground Culture and how they’ve pivoted during the Covid-19 pandemic. The great reset · · · · Uber Jumo · · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript — PDF (156.9 KB)

In the 11th episode of the Just for a change podcast. The Just for a Change podcast team will be dissecting the issue of fragmentation in the youth development sector and also looking at the role that technology is playing as a leverage point to drive integration. 

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With roughly 200 000 social benefit organisations listed on the department of social development, many of them working with young people it’s clear that there is fragmentation within the youth sector. The role of technology in driving integration and using technology as a leverage point to create more opportunities for young people is something worth looking at because technology has often been referred to as the ‘great equaliser’. It’s a little more complex than that though.

In this episode’s feature story Kentse Radebe talks to Jason Bygate from Capacitate - a social enterprise driving social and economic change across Africa as well as head of Bertha’s youth portfolio, Luvuyo Maseko. While most social benefit organisations would say that they would like to be more collaborative what are the issues that keep them from doing so? How can technology be used to make work in this sector more efficient and effective? What about the digital divide? How are we preparing young people for their futures? You don’t want to miss this discussion.

In the positive outlook segment, host Fergus Turner, chats to Tarryn Abrahams from Activate. Initiated in January 2012 Activate Change Drivers’ objective is to equip young people of South Africa to be innovative active citizens, influencing and provoking positive change. Find out more about the excellent work being done to drive change in the youth sector.

The links that you need to know about:

Capacitate: https://www.capacitate.co.za/
Donella Meadows: http://donellameadows.org/archives/leverage-points-places-to-intervene-in-a-system/
A comparative study on the response of NPOs in education to the COVID-19 pandemic: https://www.jet.org.za/covid-19-research-response/south-african-bootcamp/theme-2
Stats SA: http://www.statssa.gov.za/publications/P0318/P03182018.pdf
Education, inequality and innovation in the time of COVID-19: https://www.jet.org.za/covid-19-research-response/south-african-bootcamp/theme-9 · Capacitate · A comparative study on the response of NPOs in education to the COVID-19 pandemic · stats sa · Education, inequality and innovation in the time of COVID-19 · · Bertha Centre Digital transformation webinar · David Ehrlichman Leverage points · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript — PDF (178.7 KB)

The first academic centre in Africa dedicated to advancing social innovation and entrepreneurship, the Bertha Centre, in collaboration with the UCT Graduate School of Business, has integrated social innovation into the business school curriculum.

In this episode, we’ll be hearing from current scholars Shannon van Wyk, Sampson Adotey and Tochukwu Egesi.

How the scholarship programme has been catalysing their work as well as the inconvenient truths of social innovation challenges, political realities facing entrepreneurs.

The links that you need to know about:
 
https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/catalysing/category/funding-opportunities/ 
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The Bertha Centre’s mission is to pursue social impact towards social justice in Africa, through teaching, knowledge-building, convening and catalytic projects with a systems lens on social innovation. The first academic centre in Africa dedicated to advancing social innovation and entrepreneurship, the Bertha Centre, in collaboration with the GSB, has integrated social innovation into the business school curriculum, established a wide community of practitioners, and awarded scholarships on MBA, MPhil & PhD to 91 students from 16 African countries over the past 10 years.

In this slightly different episode of Just for a Change, podcast host Fergus Turner chats with two current Bertha Scholars, Shannon Van Wyk and Sampson Kofi Adotey about their experiences, what inspired them to apply to the scholarship programme and why are they looking to change the world they find themselves in? This is a lively conversation covering a range of topics including some of the inconvenient truths that are present within the social innovation and systems change sphere. What role does politics play? How do we actually make significant shifts within systems that are constructive? Is it all ‘feel good’ work that’s easy? Spoiler alert there - it’s not. This is complex and nuanced work and the invitation to delve deeper into this topic with this conversation is one not to be passed up on.

We also hear from some past Bertha Scholars on how this scholarship has impacted their lives post being involved in the programme and how they are using the ground gained to catalyse and inform their current endeavours.

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https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/catalysing/category/funding-opportunities/
https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre Funding opportunites · Bertha · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript — PDF (146.0 KB)

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Season 1 wrap-up episode teaser: Making sense of systems justice

Can you believe that we’ve reached the end of season one of the Just for a Change podcast? It’s been a jam-packed first season and in this season’s finale we unpack some of the themes we’ve covered in the first season and look at how we can make sense of systems justice.

Join all three podcast hosts, Kentse Radebe, Simnikiwe Xanga and Fergus Turner as they journey through the highlights of season one and share some exciting news about upcoming developments launching soon!

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It’s hard to believe that the ‘Just for a Change' powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship is wrapping up it’s first season! When this podcast launched in the middle of the pandemic last year it was a leap into the unknown and it’s really special to reflect back on all the episodes so far in this wrap-up episode of season one.

Podcast hosts Kentse Radebe, Simnimkiwe Xanga and Fergus Turner gather together to reflect on their highlights from each episode and frame this in such a great way, delving deeper into the topic of what it really means to make sense of systems justice.

The backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic has certainly given us a lot of food for thought and has merely exposed many systemic cracks that have been there for a long time. According to a great article by Anna Birney from the School of Systems Change at Forum for the Future there are 5 key components of creating lasting impact. Using these elements as a framework Kentse, Simni and Fergus discuss things like diagnosing systemic issues and then designing solutions that solve these things. It’s so important to innovate and collaborate - but what does this really look like on the ground? And how does one even begin to lead in creating change when the future is so uncertain?

Some great news is that the Just for a Change podcast will be back in July 2021 with season two! The podcast hosts also share with you what you can look forward to in this second season. One thing is certain - if you enjoyed season one, then you definitely don’t want to miss season two.

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The links you need to know about:

https://medium.com/school-of-system-change/what-are-the-capabilities-we-need-for-system-change-cba2047a4ffb
https://www.forumforthefuture.org/school-of-system-change medium.com · www.forumforthefuture.org · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · S1. Ep13 - Season Wrap up - Transcript.pdf — PDF (140.4 KB)

In this episode we'll talking about changemaking collaborations and innovations in health across the global south. And a great example of collaboration and innovation in this sector is the Social Innovation in Health Initiative, also known as SIHI

We have managed to bring together members from the Global South which is the regions of Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. We have Manuel Espinoza from the SIHI Honduras Hub , Claudia Nieto from SIHI Latin America, Phyllis Dako-Djeke from the SIHI Ghana Hub and Noel Juban from the SIHI Philippines Hub.

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The Just for a Change podcast team is back for another season of this noteworthy podcast on social innovation and systems change! In season one we focussed on unpacking and showcasing social innovation and entrepreneurship through the lens of systems change thinking. Season two builds on this foundation and we start to look both locally and outside our borders to the global south. What is the global south? What social innovation is happening and what aids this innovation? Who are the changemakers behind these innovative approaches and solutions? What keeps them going and what keeps them awake at night? How do we continue to change the way we’re changing the world?

In season two’s inaugural episode the focus is on changemaking collaborations and innovations in health across the global south. The Social Innovation in Health Initiative, also known as SIHI was started in 2014 - a collaborative effort amongst a number of funders and organisations to encourage collaboration and create a community of support in the health sector across. Podcast host, Kentse Radebe, chats to 4 SIHI members across the global south to hear about this collaboration, the health innovations they’re part of in their respective countries as well as the value that they have found being part of this global initiative.

If you’re looking to change the way you’re changing the world - then this podcast is for you.

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Bertha Centre:
https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre

SIHI:
https://socialinnovationinhealth.org/ · socialinnovationinhealth.org · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · S2. Ep1. Change makers in the global South - Collaboration and innovation in the health sector_Transcript_.pdf — PDF (150.1 KB)

Although stories are powerful and have the potential to change our thinking, perceptions and perhaps even our actions. But it is empathy that gives stories their power in advocacy.

In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast, we tackle the topic of empathic advocacy as we recognise the complexity of people's stories.

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Women are still changing the way we’re changing the world.

In season 2, episode 2 of the Just for a Change podcast we tackle an important topic - empathic advocacy. The idea of a single life with multiple narratives running in parallel, is an intriguing one. It throws us off, and can perhaps even cause some discomfort. Who deserves our time and attention? How do we advocate for people on the margins? What is empathic advocacy and how does it affect the work we do in the area of systems change? What role does stigma play in reducing people’s stories to a single narrative when really they are more complex.

In this episode’s feature story podcast host, Kentse Radebe, hosts a conversation with Duduzile Dlamini from SWEAT - an organisation that advocates for the rights of sex workers in South Africa and Zeenat Hendricks from Rape Crisis. Rape Crisis is a feminist organisation that works towards achieving women’s rights by offering counselling, education and training, advocacy and community mobilisation. How does empathic advocacy work in these spaces? Why is this work so important and how are we moving towards making the world a more just place - especially for women.

In the positive outlook segment Simnikiwe Xanga chats with Velna - a mentor mother from mothers2mothers to hear about the innovative work they are doing by employing women to help other women and their families on the journey to good health.

Links:
https://rapecrisis.org.za/
http://www.sweat.org.za
https://mobilisationlab.org/stories/the-force-of-empathy-in-advocacy-storytelling/
https://theconversation.com/the-stigma-of-sex-work-comes-with-a-high-cost-79657
Resources on creative activism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh-aoYWrACw rapecrisis.org.za · www.sweat.org.za · mobilisationlab.org · theconversation.com · www.youtube.com · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript.pdf — PDF (151.6 KB)

With more than 64 million youth unemployed worldwide and 145 million young workers living in poverty, it is evident that youth unemployment is a complex problem that needs a complex solution. This global challenge can become overwhelming if seen as a one-dimensional issue. This is where systems thinking plays a powerful role in finding a solution. In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast, we explore the topic of youth unemployment and unpack how small shifts can drive change.

Join us as we discover how innovative changemakers are changing the world in Africa and beyond.

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The record-high youth unemployment statistics both nationally and internationally can be overwhelming. In season 2, episode 2 of the Just for a Change podcast, we explore the power of a systems thinking approach when attempting to slay this ‘giant’ of an issue. Systems thinking is a lens that helps to understand the grand scheme of things and how its parts interact in order to determine sensible intervention points for impactful change.

The guest host for this episode, Luvuyo Maseko, heads up the youth innovation portfolio at the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He is joined by Kristal Duncan-Williams from Youth Capital, Dr Solange Rosa, director of the Bertha Centre and Zimbabwean-based Bertha Scholar, Hillary Musarurwa. What are some small shifts that can drive systemic change? How is the Youth Development Collab driving this conversation and how can we tackle these issues head-on so that we don’t have another generation of young people repeating cycles of unemployment and poverty?

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The links you need to know about:

- Shift 2020: https://youthcapital.co.za/youth-capital-annual-publication-shift-2020/

- https://www.dcme.nu/systems-thinking-episode-1-what-are-wicked-problems-and-why-should-i-care/

- https://youthcapital.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/YC-SECOND-CHANCE-GRAPHICS-2-6.pdf

- https://newcities.org/four-cities-global-south-fighting-youth-unemployment/

- http://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=14415

- https://www.mercycorps.org/blog/youth-unemployment-global-crisis youthcapital.co.za · www.dcme.nu · youthcapital.co.za · newcities.org · www.statssa.gov.za · www.mercycorps.org · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript — PDF (141.3 KB)

Do you believe that entrepreneurship has the power to transform Africa?

It all boils down to the systems change privately owned businesses bring and their potential to drive continental development. The problems are evident in the global south but are the solutions just as evident?

In this episode of Just for a Change, we feature The Raymond Ackerman Academy as well as JASIRI, supported by the Allan & Gill Gray Foundation, to unpack entrepreneurship as a solution for real change.

Join us as we discover how innovative changemakers are changing the world in Africa and beyond.

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The truth is that not all entrepreneurs are created equal.

When faced with a backwards system with inadequate funding structures, restrictive policies, outdated networks, a huge skills gap and all the red tape around registering a business, you’re nothing less than a hero as an entrepreneur in Africa.

In this episode, we shine a light on some of the incredible people who are solving social challenges in Africa through innovative entrepreneurial ideas. As JASIRI and Raymond Ackerman Academy Alumni, they are no strangers to catalysing change with their business ventures.

To kick off the podcast, JASIRI staff, Daniel Hampton and Akalisa Keza and JASIRI fellows Peace Iraguha and Brian Simiyu join host, Fergus Turner, to talk about what the initiative is about and how it is making a difference in the continent. In the inspiring positive outlook segment, Kentse Radebe interviews Ayanda Cuba about how enlisting in the Raymond Ackerman Academy transformed his life and inspired him to start his business.

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Music used from () ‘Midas Touch’ by Ketsa via https://freemusicarchive.org/genre/African

license available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode

https://jasiri.org/about/

https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-the-global-south-is-redefining-tech-innovation/

https://www.ackermanacademy.co.za/AlumniStory.asp?intAlumniID=43

https://www.ackermanacademy.co.za/AlumniStory.asp?intAlumniID=40

https://www.socialchangecentral.com/as-the-virtual-un-general-assembly-debates-how-to-get-the-sustainable-development-goals-back-on-track-social-entrepreneurs-have-the-solutions/ freemusicarchive.org · creativecommons.org · jasiri.org · · · · · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC Ep 4-Transcript.pdf — PDF (133.3 KB)

With Africa arguably being the largest impact investment opportunity in the world, how do we mobilize to take hold of such an opportunity?

Innovative finance serves as one of the strategies to capitalize on this investment opportunity. One organisation leading this charge is the Global Steering Committee. The GSG is a global organisation that catalyses impact investment and entrepreneurship to benefit people and the planet.

In this episode we reflect on the recent Global Steering Group for Impact Investment Summit which brought together diverse voices across the global impact investing community.

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The links you need to know about:
https://gsgii.org/

http://www.impactinvestingsa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/IISA_Report2021_vf.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J18WF85l18s

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The world of impact investing is brimming with opportunity - especially in Africa. The Global Steering Group (GSG) for Impact Investment Summit is dedicated to challenging old perceptions of investment and catalysing impact investment and entrepreneurship that benefits people and the planet.

In this episode, host, Kentse Radebe chats to Misha Morar Joshi, the Innovative Finance co-lead at the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship about the mindset of an impact investor and her takeaways from the 2021 GSG.

Kentse is also joined by Impact Investing SA Consultant Motshegwa More, Cliff Prior CEO of the GSG, and managing director of Old Mutual Investment Group, Tebogo Naledi. They deep dive into the global influence and importance of the GSG. Why is Africa such a fertile hunting ground for impact investors? Why are events like GSG are important and how do organisations like Impact Investing SA play a significant role in knowledge building and advocacy?

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https://gsgii.org/
http://www.impactinvestingsa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/IISA_Report2021_vf.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J18WF85l18s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay7__JxEjX0 The GSG Summit Website · All about Impact Investing · Watch The GSG Summit · · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC Ep 5 _Transcript.pdf — PDF (130.8 KB)

“Understand the past and you can shape the future.”

This episode of the Just For A Change podcast celebrates the inspiring story of the Bertha Centre of Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship from inception to what it is today: A small but remarkable academic hub at the bottom of the African continent with activism in its soul.

Make sure to catch this episode as it commemorates the highs, lows, sweat, tears and joy experienced throughout the Bertha Centre journey. You will also hear from the founding director, Dr Francois Bonnici and current director, Dr Solange Rosa, as well as some previous and current staff members.

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The Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship is impacting the world by empowering and equipping changemakers to bring about upliftment, equality and lasting change.

In this commemorative episode, hosts, Kentse Radebe & Simnikiwe Xanga chat with founding director Dr Francois Bonnici and current Bertha Centre director, Dr Solange Rosa, about the past 10 years' highlights and challenges. When the Bertha Centre opened its doors in November 2011, nobody could have imagined the journey that lay ahead. Social innovation within an academic setting was not the norm back then. Listen in to hear how this remarkable story has unfolded over the last decade.

We also get a glimpse into what lies ahead for the Centre in the next five years. Seeding, developing and diffusing alternatives with a transformative impact; connecting the dots to foster radical innovation in health; using finance to build the world we all want to live in; seeking real change for youth, and putting the power to change in the hands of schools and much more.

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“The power of youth is the common wealth for the entire world.” - Kailash Satyarthi

In this episode of the Just For A Change podcast, we sit down with some innovative young people who were recent finalists in an essay writing competition organized by Douglas Knowledge Partners in collaboration with The Bertha Center for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Why is youth-led innovation so important and how can we create spaces to hear the voices of the youth? Make sure to catch this full episode if you'd like to hear refreshing and exciting solutions. Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss any upcoming episodes! Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter

Young people in South Africa and around the world have innovative solutions and ideas, but are we listening and are we creating spaces for them to bring these to life?

In this episode, the Just for a Change podcast hosts, Fergus Turner and Simnikiwe Xanga chat to Kayla Beare and Tumelo Mafoso. At the end of 2021, Douglas Knowledge Partners collaborated with the Bertha Centre in running an essay-based competition where youth could submit essays with their ideas and solutions for the myriad of issues facing society. Tumelo and Kayla were finalists in this competition and submitted essays on how they would solve issues like gender-based violence and youth unemployment.

Can consent education bring down the gender-based violence statistics in South Africa? Can hip hop shift mindsets and create new narratives in our communities? We unpack these questions and so much more in this not-to-be-missed episode.

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https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre
https://www.douglas.partners/ The Bertha Centre · Douglas Knowledge Partners · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC Ep 7_Transcript draft - edited.pdf — PDF (135.8 KB)

The mental well-being of our youth is a more important topic now than it has ever been.

A recent article by the World Health Organisation noted that globally, one in seven youth between the ages of 10 and 19 years old experience mental health challenges.

What kind of repercussions will failing to address mental health and wellbeing issues in our youth have? How can we build a culture of wellbeing - especially in our youth? We delve deeper into these questions and more in this episode of the Just for a change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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Did you know that there are 23 known cases of suicide in South Africa every day, and for every person that commits suicide, 10 have attempted it?

In this episode of the Just for a change podcast, host Luvuyo Maseko and this episode’s guests look at the mental health and wellbeing issues facing the youth of our country.

In the face of the pandemic and their everyday struggles, how do we combat depression, anxiety and behavioural disorders in young people? What role does psychosocial development play in this and why is a systems lens so important? We ask these pertinent questions and chat to some inspiring change makers who are bringing hope in the face of these complex challenges.

Vanishaa Gordhan from the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, Scott Sloan from the School of Hard knocks, Kentse Radebe from DG Murray Trust and Amanda van der Vyver from Community Keepers are a few of the voices you’ll hear in this not-to-be-missed episode.

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The links you need to know about:
Bertha Centre for Social Innovation: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre

Fact sheet on adolescent Mental Health: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/adolescent-mental-health

Community Keepers: https://communitykeepers.org/therapeutic-counselling/

South African Depression and Anxiety Disorders Group: https://www.sadag.org

School of Hard Knocks: https://www.schoolofhardknocks.co.za · · South African Depression and Anxiety Disorders Group · · Bertha Centre For Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript.pdf — PDF (158.0 KB)

What is blended finance? Why is it moving into the spotlight right now and what are the best ways to approach it as a practitioner? This episode of the Just For A Change podcast is dedicated to answering all these questions and more.

The Bertha Centre recently partnered with the Centre for Sustainable Finance & Private Wealth (CSP) at the University of Zurich as well as Roots of Impact on the project, Blended Finance: When to use which instrument. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of Blended Finance with experts and changemakers in this arena.

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As blended finance, an approach to mobilising finance partnerships for development moves into the spotlight, there has been a rapid growth in diverse, innovative tools and practices.

Host, Barry Panulo, sits down with Hann Verheijen, managing director at Cordaid Investment Management, Mandy Jayakody, a project manager on the Green Outcomes Fund, and Taeun Kwon, research lead of Blended Finance at the Centre for Sustainable Finance & Private Wealth at the University of Zurich for a conversation on blended finance approaches and how to choose the best approach when.

Perhaps you’re curious about innovative finance or maybe you’re asking why Blended Finance is the way to go? Which approaches are best? How to choose an approach or how to conceptualise and design a new blended facility? Then this episode is for you.

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Links you should know about:
Bertha Centre for Social Innovation: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/worlds-youngest-and-oldest-countries/

https://www.canada.ca/en/news/archive/2014/08/redesigning-development-finance-initiative.html

https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Blended_Finance_A_Primer_Develo
pment_Finance_Philanthropic_Funders.pdf

https://www.reffa.org/reffa

https://ibf-uzh.ch/research/ www.visualcapitalist.com · · · www.reffa.org · · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript.pdf — PDF (132.7 KB)

What is the experience of women working in innovative finance for health and why is it so important for women to operate in this space?

To commemorate World Health Day on 7 April 2022, episode 10 of season 2 of the Just for a change podcast, focusses on innovative finance for health. More specifically, we hear from some inspiring women who are working in the investment for health space and the impact it’s having in communities around the world.

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What is innovative finance? Who are the women in this space doing incredible research and finding fantastic health development solutions? What can women working in this space do to drive investment in priority areas?

In this episode of the Just for a change podcast, we hear from Dr Nevilene Slingers, executive programme manager for Social Impact bonds in the Office of AIDS and TB and Mariale Urrea who is a Social Finance manager based in Colombia.
Hosts Gillian Moodley and Iris Nxumalo-De Smidt also have insightful conversations with Dr. Andrea Feigl-Ding, the Founder and CEO of the Health Finance Institute and Dr. Mara Airoldi who is the Academic Director of the Government Outcomes Lab (GO Lab) at the Blavatnik School of Government of the University of Oxford.

These pioneering women share from their experiences in the innovative finance world and give great advice to women working in the space of driving social investment for health and social priorities.

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Links you should know about:
World Health Day 2022: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2022

Understanding outcomes funds - A guide for practitioners, governments and donors: https://golab.bsg.ox.ac.uk/knowledge-bank/resources/understanding-outcomes-funds-a-guide-for-practitioners-governments-and-donors/

Innovative financing mechanisms for Health: Mapping and Recommendations: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/photos-publications-and-graphics/publications/article/innovative-financing-mechanisms-for-health-mapping-and-recommendations-november Understanding outcomes funds - A guide for practitioners, governments and donors · World Health Day 2022 · Innovative financing mechanisms for Health: Mapping and Recommendations: · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript.pdf — PDF (133.6 KB)

Entrepreneurship has been painted as the ‘solution’ to unemployment and poverty in the global south but what challenges come with choosing this path?

In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast we talk about the pathways to entrepreneurship in the global south and we get some valuable insights into this world from guests who have deep on-the-ground knowledge.

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Africa hasn’t been idle on the entrepreneurship front but what makes starting a business in this continent so complex? What milestones and challenges do entrepreneurs have to overcome specific to the Global South?

Host, Luvuyo Maseko sits down with Dr Phumlani Nkontwana, a senior lecturer at the UCT Graduate School of Business and entrepreneur, Reuben Kimani from Kenya, to hear about their experiences in the business world. Does the research in this area reflect the realities? What are the benefits and short-comings of business hubs? How can we de-risk and provide collateral for entrepreneurs without assets and networks? Their conversation touches on these questions and so much more.

In the latter part of the podcast, co-host, Simnikiwe Xanga hears from Zakheni Ngubo from Kelo, an online digital bookstore and Thando Mavumengwana from Estratweni Moblie Foods - at fast food catering and hiring business. Both were part of entrepreneurial hubs and share about the incredible effect these had on their businesses.

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The links you need to know about:

Bertha Centre for Social Innovation: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre

Phumlani Nkontwana’s research: https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/124546

Kelo online library: https://kelo.africa/

Estratweni Moblie Foods: https://estratwenimobilefoods.netlify.app/ Phumlani Nkontwana’s research · Kelo online library · Estratweni Moblie Foods · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript — PDF (161.0 KB)

Another season of Just for a Change has come and gone! We’ve featured a number of inspiring change-makers who have shaped these episodes and given us a better understanding of what leads to systems innovation and entrepreneurship in the global south.

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What are the building blocks that enable social innovation and entrepreneurship in the global South? We couldn’t think of a better way to wrap up JFAC season 2 than reflecting on a few of these building blocks and highlights from the previous episodes.

Hosts, Fergus Turner and Simni Xanga reminisce on the successful season by sharing their favourite tidbits from past episodes. You’ll hear the voices of Zeenat Hendricks from Rape Crisis, Thando Mavumengwana from Solution Space, Dr. Andrea Feigl-Ding on her advice for women driving social investment for health, Manuel Espinoza from SIHI and Ayanda Cuba, an RAA alumni who launched lifestyle marketing tourism start-up, ABCD Concepts, in the heart of Khayelitsha to name a few.

With such a jam-packed and insightful season behind us, we look forward to new conversations, new voices and new ways to change the way we’re changing the world.

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The links you need to know about:
Bertha Centre for Social Innovation: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre

The UCT GSB Year in Review: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/year-in-review

The Bertha Centre the 5-year strategy:

Rape Crisis: https://rapecrisis.org.za/

Social Innovation in Health Initiative: https://socialinnovationinhealth.org/ Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter

Did you know that according to the latest Global Gender Gap Report 2022 it will take another 132 years to reach gender parity?

Season 3 of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship captures conversations with changemakers - both local and from further afield. Episode 1 takes us to the streets of Mumbai, India and the start of an inspiring social movement that involves loitering and the promotion of gender equity.

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Do you know what the difference between gender equity and equality is and why it matters?

Throughout history women have been protesting various issues such as sexism, gender-based violence, gender inequality and corrupt political systems. From the right to vote to the right to loiter, women - and some men - have made themselves heard. Change may be slow, but change does happen.

Season 3 of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship captures conversations with changemakers - both local and from further afield. Episode 1 takes us to the streets of Mumbai, India and the start of an inspiring social movement that involves loitering and the promotion of gender equity, started by Neha Singh. Neha is an author, and theatre-maker and was included in the BBC’s top 100 women who have made a positive impact on the world in 2016 for her work on the #WhyLoiter movement.

If you’re interested in hearing more conversations with change-makers, then make sure you subscribe to this podcast so that you don't miss any of our upcoming episodes!

Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre

Global Gender Gap Report 2022: https://www.weforum.org/reports/global-gender-gap-report-2022/

World Population review: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/countries-where-women-cant-vote

The difference between gender equity and equality—and why it matters:
https://fortune.com/2020/03/25/gender-equality-and-equity-iwd-womens-education/

Why loiter? http://whyloiter.blogspot.com/2016/06/lets-start-revolutionbut-how-neha-singh.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-38031598

Youtube links:

SA woman’s march 9 August 1956 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li3L2rlrTZc

Sophia Williams de Bryn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP8O-9jvZYg

#Metoo protest soundclip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzYpyPcbesk

#Whyloiter soundclip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIh2vMXnqjg
Clip from Neha Singh Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/tv/CfL8INbJbma/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Global Gender Gap Report 2022: · World Population review · The difference between gender equity and equality—and why it matters: · Why loiter? · SA woman’s march 9 August 1956 · Sophia Williams de Bryn · #Metoo protest · #Whyloiter soundclip · Clip from Neha Singh Instagram page · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript.pdf — PDF (135.9 KB)

Have you ever wanted to get into the mind of a social innovator making a real difference?

That’s exactly what we get the privilege of doing in episode 2 of the Just For a Change podcast. Host, Ntombini Marrengane, unravels what makes Tracey Gilmore the changemaker she is. She’s the co-founder of The Clothing Bank which recently rebranded as Taking Care of Business and is as passionate about restoring garments as she is about restoring people’s lives.

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How would you describe a ‘change-maker’?

Award-winning social innovator, Tracey Gilmore, is the epitome of one and we got to chat with her about the exciting work she’s doing and why she does it. She’s the co-founder of The Clothing Bank, now known as Taking Care of Business, director of the African Centre for a Green Economy and passionate about creating sustainable, equitable and just systems in the circular economy.

Episode 2 of the Just For A change podcast powered by The Bertha Centre will leave you inspired to impact the world through social innovation and use business as a tool in the social economy. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and if you’ve enjoyed this content, make sure to rate and review it wherever you listen to your podcasts. Feel free to share it with your friends, family and colleagues. Let’s stay inspired and keep changing the way we’re changing the world.

Links you should know about:
Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre

Taking Care of Business: https://www.tcb.org.za/

Understanding what makes inventors tick article: https://www.ft.com/content/9e15e97e-0e25-11e6-b41f-0beb7e589515

'50 Social Innovations That Changed the World': https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/12/50-social-innovations-that-changed-the-world/282274/

African Circular Economy Network:
https://www.acen.africa/
https://www.wef.org.in/tracey-gilmore/ Taking Care of Business · Understanding what makes inventors tick article · '50 Social Innovations That Changed the World': · African Circular Economy Network · Tracey Gilmore · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC S3 Ep 2_Inside the mind of a social innovator_ Inside the mind of a changemaker.pdf — PDF (154.7 KB)

The reality is that many of us are not okay but the stigma surrounding mental health and substance abuse is among the reasons why people, particularly young people, are not accessing the help they need.

In episode 3 of the Just for a Change podcast we talk to Tshegofatso Ketshabile, known professionally as Tshego. Tshego is a South African rapper and singer-songwriter who has been making waves since his hit single ‘Hennessy’ debuted in 2016. He has also come out in public to share his challenges with depression and substance abuse.

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Did you know that three thousand people, globally, take their own lives each day? This number is according to a statement released by the South African Government on Suicide Prevention Day this year.

South Africa is still reeling from the suicides of great names in the entertainment industry who lost the battle with their mental health issues. Those greats may be gone forever but Tshego decided to take a different path when faced with the same challenges. In episode 3 of the Just For A Change Podcast, Ntombini has an honest conversation with Tshegofatso Ketshabile, known professionally as Tshego, about his challenges with depression and substance abuse.

If you’re struggling or know someone who is, this episode is vital. It approaches this very real and very heavy subject with empathy, hope and practical ways to get help. Make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode!

Links you should know about:

Lifeline
24/7 Helpline: 0861-322-322

The South African Depression and Anxiety Support Group

Helpline: 0800 21 22 23 (8am to 8pm)
Helpline: 0800 12 13 14 (8pm to 8am)
SMS 31393

Alcoholics Anonymous (https://www.aasouthafrica.org.za/)
24/7 Helpline: 0861 435 722

Narcotics Anonymous (https://na.org.za/_)
Helpline: 0861 006 962 The South African Depression and Anxiety Support Group · Alcoholics Anonymous · Narcotics Anonymous · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript — PDF (138.5 KB)

Why are so many regions in the world experiencing water scarcity despite access to water and sanitation being a human right? What impact has the scarcity had on the communities in these regions? And most importantly, why is access is water access increasingly becoming a source of conflict?

In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, our host, Ntombini talks with current Bertha Fellow, Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein. We find out more about Abdikhayr’s work in Somalia with rural and nomadic communities that have been experiencing conflict over access to water resources due to water scarcity.

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Can you imagine life without water? What lengths would you go to get it?

The people of Somalia are faced with these real questions as they experience droughts, famine and water scarcity right now. In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast, Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein joins our host, Ntombini, to unpack this very real crisis in East Africa. We talk to him about his work with the Somalian government, as well as local and international organisations for the last 10 years in peace-building and humanitarian assistance.

Why should you listen to this episode? According to the World Wildlife Fund, two-thirds of the world’s population will be facing water shortages in the next few years. It’s a sad reality but Abdikhayr’s work gives us hope in the midst of it all. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

Links you should know about:

More on Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein: https://berthafoundation.org/story/bertha-challenge-2022-fellows/#group-section-Abdikhayr-Mohamed-Hussein-G1wliGnADV

The human right to water and sanitation: https://www.un.org/waterforlifedecade/human_right_to_water.shtml#:~:text=The%20human%20right%20to%20water%20and%20sanitation&text=On%2028%20July%202010%2C%20through,realisation%20of%20all%20human%20rights.

The Bertha Challenge: https://berthafoundation.org/story/the-bertha-challenge/

Bareedo Platform Somalia: https://bareedo.org/

Famine in Somalia:
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/10/18/somalia-faces-worst-famine-in-half-a-century-un-warns

Water Scarcity Info: https://www.worldwildlife.org/threats/water-scarcity Abdikhayr Mohamed Hussein · The human right to water and sanitation · The Bertha Challenge · Bareedo Platform Somalia · Famine in Somalia · Water Scarcity Info · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC Ep 4_Water justice for all - but how.pdf — PDF (129.3 KB)

How climate change is a justice issue at its core and why should we care?

We explore the side of the green economy that isn’t spoken about enough in this episode of the Just For A Change podcast powered by The Bertha Centre for Innovation and Change. Our host, Ntombini Marrengane, chats with Dr Mao Amis, founder of the African Centre for Green Economy about the unfair reality of global warming for African countries and more.

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How has climate change impacted different groups of people and why is this a justice issue?

“Humanity is on a highway to climate hell,” according to UN secretary-general, António Guterres. This means that climate justice is one of the most important conversations to have and that’s why in this episode of the Just For A Change podcast, Dr Mao Amis joins Ntombini to unpack this important topic.

Dr Amis a thought leader on the green economy, leadership, impact investing and green entrepreneurship as well as being the founding director of the African Centre for Green Economy - a non-profit multi-disciplinary advisory think tank working towards accelerating green and inclusive economy in Africa. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

Links you should know about:
African Centre for Green Economy: https://africancentre.org/about/

Climate Commission: https://www.climatecommission.org.za/

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/23/arts/claude-monet-mashed-potatoes-climate-activists.html

Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre

Stats of climate change in SA: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/general-publication/climate-change African Centre for Green Economy · Climate Commission · Stats of climate change in SA · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcripts — PDF (146.9 KB)

Did you know that 70% of the food in Tanzania is produced by women in the agricultural sector?

90% of active women work in agriculture in Tanzania and yet very few of these women own the land they work on. Equal rights to land ownership only came into law in 2014 and unfortunately, there is still a big gap between legislation and reality.

In this episode of the Just For A Change podcast powered by The Bertha Centre for Innovation and Change, Ntombini Marrengane chats to Dr Monica Magoke-Mhoja. She is an innovator and activist who is harnessing the power of technology amongst other things to bring education and land rights justice to Tanzanian women.

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How do you implement and educate on land ownership and equality for women in a disempowering patriarchal society?

This is the big problem that innovator, activist and advocate, Dr Monica Magoke-Mhoja faces in Tanzania. Land ownership laws changed in 2014 but disempowering and unjust practices to do with land ownership remained the same. In this thought-provoking episode of the Just For A Change podcast powered by The Bertha Centre for Innovation and Change, our host, Ntombini Marrangane unpacks this powerful story of hope.

We hear how innovation and technology have changed the lives of women who have historically been disenfranchised. We get a glimpse into the domino effect this important work has, not just the women themselves, but in Tanzania and further afield.

Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

Links you should know about:
Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre

Dr. Monica Magoke-Mhoja: https://berthafoundation.org/story/bertha-challenge-fellow-dr-monica-magoke-mhoja/

Equal rights implementation for women in Tanzania: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/poverty-matters/2014/oct/15/women-tanzania-equal-land-rights
Landesa: https://www.landesa.org/

WorldBank article on land and property rights: https://blogs.worldbank.org/voices/7-reasons-land-and-property-rights-be-top-global-agenda

Justin Sandefur on female land ownership in Tanzania: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI5n0 Dr. Monica Magoke-Mhoja · Equal rights implementation for women in Tanzania · Landesa · WorldBank article on land and property rights · Justin Sandefur on female land ownership in Tanzania · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript.pdf — PDF (124.6 KB)

Did you know that the number of people living in urban areas in South Africa has grown by 21% between 1960 and 2021 according to the World Bank Urban Population statistics?

With that percentage steadily rising despite the public infrastructure failing to support it, city planning is a matter of social justice more now than ever. How do we create a human-centred design of urban spaces? Jodi Allemeier, an urban development specialist and activist joins us in this episode of the Just for a change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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How do we begin to rectify our failing public infrastructure? Loadshedding, potholes, public safety and public transport issues are just the tip of the iceberg.

This conversation between our host, Ntombini Marrengane and Jodi Allemeier, urban development specialist and activist, couldn’t come at a better time. With a predicted 70% of the world’s population living in urban areas by the middle of this century, human-centred urban planning is vital.

If you dream about climate-conscious, walkable, interconnected urban spaces that don’t only serve the minority but prioritize equality and access for all, this episode is for you. Change is on the horizon and you can be part of it! Make sure to subscribe to our podcast so you don't miss an episode!

Links you should know about:
Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre
Jodi Allemeier: https://www.jodi.city/
Young Urbanists: https://linktr.ee/young_urbanists
SA Cities Network: https://www.sacities.net/south-african-cities-network/ Jodi Allemeier · Young Urbanists · SA Cities Network · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript.pdf — PDF (101.0 KB)

How does adopting a systems lens lead to better, more sustained and systemic change? The answer is complex but getting more important in the world we live in today.

In this episode of season 3 of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship guest host, Kentse Radebe, has a conversation with change-maker, Ntombini Marrengane. Ntombini has been the season 3 host of this podcast and in this episode, she’s on the other side of the mic so you don’t want to miss this one!

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Did you know that many problems facing the world today are interconnected - and the solutions to these problems are therefore interconnected as well?

This is where the lens of systems change becomes very important in creating shifts that last. A systems change advocate, our current podcast host and senior manager at the Bertha Centre, Ntombini Marrengane is the special guest in today’s episode. Guest podcast host, Kentse Radebe, chats with her about how this multi-layered topic in episode 8 of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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Links you should know about:
Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre
Newsletters: http://bit.ly/40Op6oj
Ntombini Marrengane: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/about-us/team/ntombini-marrengane/
Wicked Problems: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/wicked-problem/about/What-is-a-wicked-problem
In Search of Land and Housing in the New South Africa: https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/9ac8d1a5-57a2-543e-83f6-6b0a0c54c7e4 Bertha Centre · · Ntombini Marrengane · Wicked Problems · · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter

With the worsening energy crisis in South Africa and Africa, how will we keep the lights on now and in the years to come? If the solution is creating a ‘green economy’ and ‘just energy transition’, how do we make sure everyone reaps the benefits?

In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Ntombini is joined by professor Josephine Musango to shine a light on the layers of this crucial topic. Click the subscribe button on our podcast profile to make sure you don't miss this episode! Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter

In light of the energy crisis, how can South Africa ‘go green’ without leaving the vulnerable members of society behind?

Our ‘power problem’ promises to only get worse if big changes aren’t made soon.
The change-maker Ntombini speaks to in this episode is no stranger to energy transition, green economy, and urban African energy issues. Professor Josephine Musango joins us to unpack how we got here, innovative solutions coming to the fore and how South Africans can do their part.

Make sure to subscribe to the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, so you don't miss an episode!

Links you should know about:
Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre
Newsletters: http://bit.ly/40Op6oj
Ntombini Marrengane: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/about-us/team/ntombini-marrengane/
Josephine Musango: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://gsbmarvin.uct.ac.za/Contact/CVs/Josephine%2520Musango%2520CV%25202022.pdf&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1682518517071754&usg=AOvVaw1Z4NmCU64W9nGb3fz24WdN
iShack Project: https://www.ishackproject.co.za/
Zonke Energy: https://zonkeenergy.com/about-us/
Pay Gas: https://paygas.africa/ Bertha Centre · · Ntombini Marrengane · Josephine Musango · iShack Project · Zonke Energy · Pay Gas · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · S3, Ep. 9_ Just Energy Transition Transcript.docx.pdf — PDF (123.9 KB)

What does impact investing look like in Africa?

It’s not just a buzz word in the world of innovative finance but a multi-layered solution for sustainable economic development across the continent. In this episode of the Just for a change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, guest hosts, Shiluba Mawela & Daniel Steenkamp explore impact investing from a variety of viewpoints. They are joined by a panel of experts ahead of The Africa Impact Summit where they will continue this important conversation.

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Can profit and purpose co-exist in the world of funding and finance? What is the future of impact investing in Africa?

Guest hosts, Shiluba Mawela & Daniel Steenkamp have a thought-provoking conversation on this complex topic with panelists, Andia Chakava, Ndumiso Hadebe & Mandy Jayakody ahead of The Africa Impact Summit. The world of innovative financing is demystified in this not-to-be-missed episode of the Just for a Change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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Links you should know about:
Sign up for the Africa Impact Summit: https://africaimpactsummit.org/
https://www.tshiamoimpact.com/
GSB Bertha Centre: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/about-us/
AVPA: ​​https://avpa.africa/about-us/
Shiluba Mawela: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiluba-mawela/?originalSubdomain=za
Daniel Steenkamp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-steenkamp/
Mandy Jayakody: https://za.linkedin.com/in/mandy-jayakody-72a0b260
Ndumiso Hadebe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ndumiso-hadebe-mba-0a803798/
Andia Chakava: https://ke.linkedin.com/in/andia-laura-chakava-48422328 Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter

How important is psychosocial support for the young people of South Africa? Are there ways to make it more accessible, dynamic and innovative?

In this inspiring episode of the ‘Just for a change’ podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, our host Ntombini Marrengane chats to change-maker and innovator, Ashleigh Heese. With Waves for Change, they are creating space for the improvement of children’s mental health in some of South Africa’s most under-resourced communities through Surf Therapy.

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Why are child-friendly mental health services in under-resourced communities so important and what impact can they have?

Building protective relationships, identifying emotions, learning how to self soothe and have a positive future vision are some of the main things Waves for Change teaches kids through surf therapy. Waves For Change partnerships and innovation manager and Bertha MPhil Scholar, Ashleigh Heese, joins our host, Ntombini Marrengane for an enlightening and moving conversation about the waves of change their work is making in many communities.

Get on board by making sure to subscribe to the ‘Just for a change’ podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ so you don't miss an episode!

Links you should know about:
GSB Bertha Centre: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/about-us/
List of affordable and free counselling services: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q_x6BXwJLHwDDCG678yTYVVLG0QVss9e/view
Waves For Change: https://waves-for-change.org/
Ashleigh Heese: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/about-us/team/ashleigh-heese/
Psychosocial Centre: https://pscentre.org/what-we-do/
Waves For Change Testimonials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY5lwHOUhCo
Bertha Centre’s Psychosocial campaign: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/catalysing/psychosocial-campaign/ Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · S3, Ep.11_Waves for Change.docx.pdf — PDF (126.9 KB)

With world hunger being such an overwhelming problem, how do we even begin to solve it?

In episode 12 of the Just for a Change podcast we hear from a change-maker and innovator, who is dealing with hunger, undernutrition and malnutrition in ingenious new ways.
Her name is Professor Gisela Solymos and her story will leave you inspired and empowered to make a difference.

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What’s the difference between hunger and malnutrition and is the secret to ending world hunger hidden in the answer to this question?

Professor Gisela Solymos is a change maker who has dedicated her life’s work to alleviating hunger and malnutrition. With a background in psychology, her work also focuses on dealing with the associated psychological issues with going hungry. She chats to our host, Ntombini Marrengane in this riveting season finale episode of the ‘Just for a change podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship’.

This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss any others.

Links you should know about:
GSB Bertha Centre: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/about-us/
Gisela Solymos: https://www.ashoka.org/en-za/fellow/gisela-solymos
Action Against Hunger: https://www.actionagainsthunger.org/the-hunger-crisis/world-hunger-facts/
Catalyst 2030: https://catalyst2030.net/equity-for-women-social-entrepreneurs/
CREN website: https://www.cren.org.br/atuacao/ Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · S3, Ep. 12 Is it possible to end world hunger_ .docx.pdf — PDF (123.2 KB)

Did you know that human waste can be used as fertiliser for farming? That’s right. Your body waste consists of nutrients that can help grow food. Urine contains nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus – all found in fertilisers. How we get rid of human waste today can be harmful to the environment. It eventually makes its way to the ocean and threatens ecosystems. But what if there was a way to recycle urine? ‘Peecycling’, if you will. A system of waterless toilets or dry sanitation is being developed to collect human waste separately to effectively use in growing plants locally and abroad. Not only is all this possible, but it’s also a way to empower communities.

Liquid Gold Africa is one such company that is empowering rural communities in KwaZulu Natal. Hear more in this episode from Liquid Gold Africa founder, Orion Herman, as well as from others doing this work, among them the University of Cape Town's Dr Caitlin Courtney.

The Bertha Centre is the first specialised centre in Africa dedicated to advancing social innovation and entrepreneurship and focuses on researching, educating, convening, catalysing and advocating for social, environmental and economic justice. Find out more at https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/. This podcast is produced by 2stories in collaboration with the Bertha Centre, UCT Graduate School of Business, and the Bertha Foundation. Bill Gates Talks Toilets Youtube Clip · Expresso Show Urine Recycled YouTube Clip · Orion Herman, Liquid Gold CEO Orion Herman, Liquid Gold CEO Portal Klewel clip · Pee Cycling: Urine recycling research YouTube Clip · Youth Innovation Prize 2023 South Africa Finalists · Liquid Gold Website · Orion Herman LinkedIn · FT the start-ups betting on ‘peecycling’ · Large-scale peri-urban and rural sanitation with UDDTs, eThekwini Municipality (Durban), South Africa · Water and Sanitation - United Nations Sustainable Development · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC S4 Ep.2 What does peecycling have to do with agriculture__ Transcript .docx (1).pdf — PDF (135.8 KB)

Climate change is undoubtedly affecting us all, from excessive heat to below-normal winter temperatures. Studies show that climate change is increasingly impacting human health, with marginalised and “under” resourced communities the most at risk for negative climate change impacts. The World Bank data states that a warmer climate could lead to at least 21 million additional deaths by 2050 from just five health risks: extreme heat, stunting, diarrhoea, malaria, and dengue. What are the links between climate change and health? Who is the most at risk when it comes to these challenges, and most importantly, how do we plan for and mitigate these risks? Access to decent healthcare is a social and climate justice issue that affects millions around the world.

In this episode of the Just for a Change podcast, Katusha de Villiers, Senior Project Manager at the Bertha Centre shares some new developments on the horizon in the health space that aim to provide solutions as the climate becomes more unstable. Dr Don Mathanga, Malawi Director at the Social Innovation in Health Initiative, adds his expertise to the conversation, sharing both the challenges and opportunities he’s seeing in the realm of healthcare and climate change.

The Bertha Centre is the first specialised centre in Africa dedicated to advancing social innovation and entrepreneurship and focuses on researching, educating, convening, catalysing and advocating for social, environmental and economic justice.. Find out more at https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/. This podcast is produced by 2stories in collaboration with the Bertha Centre, UCT Graduate School of Business, and the Bertha Foundation. Tafadzwa Munzwa speaks on how digital innovation is reshaping healthcare access in Africa · The Global Fund's Technology and Innovation Transforming Health Care in Rwanda YouTube Clip · Nature Africa: COVID-19 and climate change hit malaria response · Social Innovation in Health Initiative · World Bank Group Climate change: a global health emergency · World Health Organization: Climate Change Fact Sheet · Social Innovation in Health Initiative | SIHI Malawi at the University of Malawi · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC S4 Ep.1 What does a mosquito have to do with climate change__ Transcript.pdf — PDF (120.9 KB)

Did you know that the informal business sector in South Africa is valued at about 6 Billion Rand? Even so, the financial sector struggles to gain insight into this part of the economy. Financial inclusion for small businesses is still a struggle. Something as seemingly simple as having full access to the banking system is still a challenge for many in the informal business sector. Imagine trying to run a business without access to capital. How would you manage cash flow if you aren’t able to access funds when you most need them? Access to finance is essential, if we are ever going to be a society that strives for inclusion and economic equality.

In this episode, we hear from Phumza Matwele, founder of Eunimike Trading, an over-the-counter pharmacy and healthcare centre in Khayelitsha, on how her business has benefited from seed capital, as well as from serial entrepreneur and finance innovator, Prince Nwadeyi. This insightful conversation shows how new approaches to financing, especially in the informal business sector, open doors to economic opportunities and growth in the most mind-blowing ways.

The Bertha Centre is the first specialised centre in Africa dedicated to advancing social innovation and entrepreneurship and focuses on researching, educating, convening, catalysing and advocating for social, environmental and economic justice. Find out more at https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/. This podcast is produced by 2stories in collaboration with the Bertha Centre, UCT Graduate School of Business, and the Bertha Foundation. Prince Nwadeyi LinkedIn · Investopedia: What is M-Pesa? · SAB Foundation: Tholoana Enterprise Fund · TED Financial Inclusion YouTube Clip · get.Africa M-PESA YouTube Clip · mastercard.com South Africa's informal economy shows signs of movement to switch away from cash/ · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC S4 Ep.3_ Sustainable Capital _ Transcript .pdf — PDF (180.3 KB)

Research shows that women in the Global South depend on public transport more than men and are more likely to travel with children or the elderly - but what is the impact of rising temperatures on these commuters? Climate change and increasingly hot days can expose commuters to unpleasant, uncomfortable and potentially dangerous conditions. So what can be done to mitigate these climate-related health risks? And how do the various role players get involved? Well, the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is leading the charge when it comes to understanding the impacts of climate change on commuters.

In this episode of the Just For A Change podcast, Dr Thandi Kapwata from the SAMRC unpacks their findings with podcast host Ntombini Marrengane. The Bertha Centre's Gillian Vedan also shares how innovation is needed to combat the health risks of climate change, such as food insecurity and disease vectors – another unexpected connection between transport, public health and climate justice.

The Bertha Centre is the first specialised centre in Africa dedicated to advancing social innovation and entrepreneurship and focuses on researching, educating, convening, catalysing and advocating for social, environmental and economic justice. Find out more at https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/. This podcast is produced by 2stories in collaboration with the Bertha Centre, UCT Graduate School of Business, and the Bertha Foundation. WRI: From Mobility to Access for All: Expanding Urban Transportation Choices in the Global South · WRI: Public Transport for All: How to Unlock Climate and Development Benefits from Sustainable Mobility · SaMRC: Dr Thandi Kapwata · ecoa.in Design Competition · Statista Urban public transport in India - statistics & facts · Bizcommunity.com Spending habits of SA's taxi commuters unpacked · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC S4 Ep.4_ What do rising temperatures have to do with taxi ranks_ Transcript.pdf — PDF (143.2 KB)

Imagine a world where quality healthcare services are available to all, and where technology enables and enhances access. Where those living in rural areas can access the same healthcare services as those in urban areas. SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service Trust (AMS), a non-profit aero-medical rescue organisation working in partnership with the Provincial Departments of Health in South Africa, is playing its part to make this a reality.

This episode explores bringing healthcare to those most affected by geographic and economic disparities with the CEO of AMS, Farhaad Haffajee. Amongst other things, AMS runs a project called Outreach Healthcare to remote rural communities, taking health expertise to rural areas so that those seeking healthcare are diagnosed earlier and receive proper healthcare sooner. We also hear from Francesca Lanzarotti of the Reach Alliance research team that is investigating maternal healthcare and access for women with disabilities in Nepal. These everyday heroes are changing the landscape of healthcare and access for some of the most vulnerable communities both locally and globally.

The Bertha Centre is the first specialised centre in Africa dedicated to advancing social innovation and entrepreneurship and focuses on researching, educating, convening, catalysing and advocating for social, environmental and economic justice. Find out more at https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/. This podcast is produced by 2stories in collaboration with the Bertha Centre, UCT Graduate School of Business, and the Bertha Foundation. The Reach Alliance Website · Airmedandrescue.com Provider Profile: Air Mercy Service · SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service LinkedIn · About Us - The Toll NSW Ambulance Aeromedical Service · The helicopter rescue team that races the clock to save lives YouTube Clip · Reach Alliance YouTube Clip · Air Mercy Service Website · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC S4 Ep.5_ What does a propeller have to do with emergency heart surgery_ Transcript (1).pdf — PDF (179.2 KB)

According to the World Economic Forum, 35% of global crop production happens because of bees. Without these insects, you wouldn't have some of your favourite foods. Unfortunately, bees are at risk of extinction because of harmful pesticides and behaviours such as smoking them out because they are still thought of as pests. So, how can we all live harmoniously with bees and make sure we preserve them for our ecosystems and food security? And can we harness bees as an economic growth opportunity in underserved communities?

A social entrepreneur and co-founder of Local Village Africa, Mmabatho Portia Morudi, has some great ideas on this front. She has developed several successful projects that not only preserve bee colonies but are also transforming local communities. Another agricultural project bringing economic and social benefits to an “under-resourced” community in Cape Town is the Amaqanda Learning Garden in Philippi. We spoke to Esethu Mbooi, who has some insights on how we can take care of the land so that it takes care of us in return, one garden at a time.

The Bertha Centre is the first specialised centre in Africa dedicated to advancing social innovation and entrepreneurship and focuses on researching, educating, convening, catalysing and advocating for social, environmental and economic justice. Find out more at https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/. This podcast is produced by 2stories in collaboration with the Bertha Centre, UCT Graduate School of Business, and the Bertha Foundation.
Buy the African Harvest Activity Book Mmabatho Portia Morudi LinkedIn · Dr Sam Motsuenyane Our Team · Your Positive Imprint.com Saving Africa’s Honey Bees. Sustainable Beekeeper Mmabatho Portia Morudi · The UCT GSB Solution Space Website · WEF: 75% of crops depend on pollinators - they must be protected · Be The Earth Foundation: Amaqanda Learning Garden - Regenerative Farming YouTube Clip · Philippi Village Get to know more about the Amaqanda Learning Garden and our Green Gaudian Esethu Mbooi YouTube Clip · Philippi Village Website · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC S4 Ep.6_ What do bees have to do with empowering communities_ Transcript .docx.pdf — PDF (161.8 KB)

Most of us have heard the words Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. Depending on what you think of these advances in technology, these words could strike fear or delight in your heart. Or perhaps you’re still on the fence about this one. But what if these advances in technology could do more than write a paragraph for you or create a fake photo?

In this episode, Tebogo Mokwele, an alumnus of the e-Track Programme for high-impact entrepreneurs launched by the UCT Graduate School of Business’s Solution Space, is a social entrepreneur who has identified some incredible opportunities in this field for closing the gap in the area of on-the-job training and skills development. Someone else who is interested in Virtual Reality is Dr Jason Van Staden, Project Manager of Research and Training in the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s Innovative Finance portfolio. Jason comments on how Virtual Reality technology is being used in innovative finance to lower the barriers to entry for the underbanked in Africa.

The Bertha Centre is the first specialised centre in Africa dedicated to advancing social innovation and entrepreneurship and focuses on researching, educating, convening, catalysing and advocating for social, environmental and economic justice. Find out more at https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/. This podcast is produced by 2stories in collaboration with the Bertha Centre, UCT Graduate School of Business, and the Bertha Foundation. MonoByte Group LinkedIn · MonoByte Group Website · Exceed Safety Immersive Training in the Metaverse YouTube Clip · Tebogo Mokwele LinkedIn · SA Forestry Magazine Chainsaw Training in VR - Forestry South Africa YouTube Clip · Pwc.com: PwC 2022 US Metaverse Survey · UCT GSB Solution Space Website · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC S4 Ep.7_ What VR has to do with fighting fires_. Transcript .pdf — PDF (169.8 KB)

In South Africa in 2023, only 55% of the learners who had started school in 2012 finished grade 12. Let that sink in. That’s only just more than half. What kind of future are early school leavers facing in a country where the unemployment rate is already at 32.9%? Could there be a solution? With more support and another go at writing their matric exams, are young people given a better opportunity to succeed? Our guest on this episode, Sandiswa Gwele, seems to think so. She would know – she didn’t get her matric the first time either.

Sandiswa is an entrepreneur and founder of Ukhanyo Foundation, an NPO that offers learners a second chance at finishing grade 12. The Ukhanyo Foundation offers academic support in the form of classes at Philippi Village, as well as personal development sessions and parenting dialogues. It really does take a village to help a learner pass matric. We also hear from Ntsiki Sackey, Marketing and Communications Officer at the Solution Space at UCT’s Graduate School of Business, who highlights the importance of innovative and entrepreneurial development programmes.

The Bertha Centre is the first specialised centre in Africa dedicated to advancing social innovation and entrepreneurship and focuses on researching, educating, convening, catalysing and advocating for social, environmental and economic justice. Find out more at https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/. This podcast is produced by 2stories in collaboration with the Bertha Centre, UCT Graduate School of Business, and the Bertha Foundation. Ukhanyo Foundation Website · Nonsikelelo Sackey LinkedIn · UCT GSB Solution Space LinkedIn · L&S Shuttle Services Website · Business Tech: South Africa’s ‘real’ matric pass rate is only 55%/ · StatsSA Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) – Q4: 2023 · eNCA: Youth unemployment still rife in South Africa YouTube Clip · Changing Her Life for the Better – Siphosethu's Story – Ukhanyo Foundation YouTube Clip · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC S4 Ep.8_ What does owning a minibus have to do with the matric pass rate_ Transcript .pdf — PDF (161.6 KB)

Did you know that in 2021 about 2.1 million, or 11,6%, of South African households reported experiencing hunger? Food insecurity remains a major social justice issue in South Africa due to the country’s history of inequality. What if vulnerable communities could relearn the lost art of cultivating and growing their own food again?

Our guest for this episode, Renschia Manuel, founder of GrowBox Nursery, is showing local communities how to do just that, even in small spaces. Renschia has her own story of food insecurity and shares how she went from being unemployed to running a successful social enterprise which helps others gain food sovereignty. We also hear from Nicole Paganini, Programme Lead at Urban Food Futures, whose work in the area of food security has a special focus on women and children. She shares her thoughts on transforming food systems.

The Bertha Centre is the first specialised centre in Africa dedicated to advancing social innovation and entrepreneurship and focuses on researching, educating, convening, catalysing and advocating for social, environmental and economic justice. Find out more at https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/. This podcast is produced by 2stories in collaboration with the Bertha Centre, UCT Graduate School of Business, and the Bertha Foundation. thinktank.com team Nicole Paganini/ · Philippi Village Food Dialogue on Mandela Day 2022 YouTube Clip · GrowBox Nursery Website · TABLE What is food sovereignty? YouTube Clip · Bhekisisa.org Floods, food and families: Why climate change makes eating well harder · What is food sovereignty? (TABLE explainer video series) YouTube Clip · fao.org: The state of food security and nutrition in the world 2023 · bu.edu What Is Food Justice? · StatsSA: Focus on food inadequacy and hunger in South Africa in 2021 · sahrc.org: Right To Food Fact Sheet · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC S4 Ep.9_ What do balconies have to do with food security_ Transcript.pdf — PDF (157.0 KB)

What’s your favourite song? And do you remember the first book you read that you could personally relate to? Stories are powerful and are how we’ve connected with each other for millennia. The forms of storytelling may vary, but the impact doesn’t change.

Our guest for this episode, award-winning author Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni, knows the power of storytelling firsthand. With a Master's in Politics, she discovered children’s stories as a way to reach the younger generation with important messages of affirmation and inclusivity. Her most well-known children’s book, Wanda, is about a young girl learning to love her natural hair and embrace who she is.
We also hear from Sivuyile Mtwetwe, a young entrepreneur who participated in the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship and UCT’s Solution Space Changemaker Programme, a social entrepreneur who shares why he decided to create a prototype hair product made from local African ingredients.

The Bertha Centre is the first specialised centre in Africa dedicated to advancing social innovation and entrepreneurship and focuses on researching, educating, convening, catalysing and advocating for social, environmental and economic justice. Find out more at https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/. This podcast is produced by 2stories in collaboration with the Bertha Centre, UCT Graduate School of Business, and the Bertha Foundation. Philippi Music Project Website · 200 Young South Africans: Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni · Nal'ibali: Bongani Godide encourages mother tongue reading · Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni Instagram · TEDx: Jennifer Turnbull speaks on how art is the changemaker YouTube Clip · IOL.co.za: Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni launches book about hair and consent · Wanda World Website · gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za : Philippi Village Changemakers Program · Nal'ibali Website · fullview.co.za: Meet award-winning writer Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni, author of Wanda the Brave. · The 2021 Skipping Stones Honor Awards · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · JFAC S4 Ep.10_ What do children’s stories have to do with social justice_ Transcript.pdf — PDF (134.2 KB)

‘Just for a change powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ show notes

Episode 1: Innovative responses to problems

In this first episode of ‘Just for a Change powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ host, Kentse Radebe, introduces the work of the centre. What is social systems thinking and how can we engage this way of thinking about the world to bring about systemic change and justice? This first podcast is recorded during a worldwide pandemic - a problem that has not only highlighted systemic issues at various levels in society but has demanded innovative responses in record time.

Kentse chats to featured podcast guests, Tracey Malawana from Equal Education and Ella Scheepers, a Bertha scholar and Bertha team member. Both Tracey and Ella have been working with an on the ground community mobilisation group, Community Action Network (CANS), an innovative community driven project that has emerged during this time of Covid19 to address many different issues faced on the ground by communities across South Africa. This is one of the most incredible examples of moving from charity to solidarity ever seen in South Africa. Perhaps this is something that can lead to more community driven engagement and change in the future.

In this episode’s ‘Positive Outlook’ segment, Fergus Turner from the Bertha team, interviews Pele Box founder, Neo Hutiri on how he turned his health challenge into a solution that is changing lives and access to healthcare in Africa.

If you’re looking to change the way you change the world - this podcast is for you.

The links you need to know about:

Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre 
Cape Town Together:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/CapeTownTogether/ 
Equal Education: https://equaleducation.org.za/
Pele Box: www.pelebox.com  www.gsb.uct.ac.za · equaleducation.org.za · www.pelebox.com · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript — PDF (136.6 KB)

In this second episode of the ‘Just for a Change powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ podcast host, Kentse Radebe dives into the theme of the role of young people in South Africa in re-imagining our society post COVID- 19. With soaring unemployment rates and many systems failing the youth in South Africa, is there a light in this dark time? Do young people have what it takes?

In the feature story Kentse is joined by special guests Alana Bond of Lucha Lunako, a youth development organisation and Chad Robertson, a young social entrepreneur who is turning the world of recycling in its head. The conversation is rich and deep. You don’t want to miss this one - especially if you’re interested in creating impactful responses in the youth sector, for example creating a ‘failure fund’ for young entrepreneurs. Intrigued? Take a listen.

Fergus Turner brings us another ‘Positive Outlook’ story featuring young people from the community of Vrygrond, Cape Town who have been mobilising and creating change in their community during the pandemic. This is a case of necessity being the mother of all invention. Find out what has spurred these young people on to create positive change in their community during one of the worst times in human history.

If you’re looking to change the way you change the world - this podcast is for you.

The links you need to know about:

Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre
Lucha Lunako report in collaboration with the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship: https://www.luchalunako.com/wp-content/uploads/Youth-COVID-19-Quick-Poll-Report-Youth-Month-2020.pdf
Regenize: https://www.regenize.co.za/
Lucha Lunako: https://www.luchalunako.com/
Amave: Amavaoluntu
#VrygrondUniteforChange
The Hive: https://web.facebook.com/TheHiveMuizenberg/?_rdc=1&_rdr
News24 article on youth in South Africa: https://www.news24.com/news24/columnists/guestcolumn/opinion-young-people-can-lead-the-response · www.regenize.co.za · www.luchalunako.com · web.facebook.com · www.news24.com · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript — PDF (145.5 KB)

In celebration of women’s month in South Africa the third episode of the ‘Just for a Change powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ focuses on the journey to influence that the women featured on this episode are on. What is influence and how do we engage with the world around us? What are some of the lessons that the women in our lives have taught us and why is it important to see yourself as influential?

Guest host and Bertha scholar, Linda Daniels chats to the inspirational Dr Tracey Naledi, a medical doctor, public health physician, and one of the Deputy Deans in the Faculty of Health Sciences at UCT. Tracey is a 2018-19 Desmond & Leah Tutu Foundation and Discovery Health Foundation PhD Candidate, to find out more about her journey to being an influential voice in the healthcare sector in South African and further afield. From the first doctor in her community to her own father, mother and mother-in-law, the influences in Tracey’s life have varied immensely and have ultimately shaped who she is today and how she sees influence.

In this episode’s ‘Positive Outlook’ segment Simnikiwe Xanga talks to the new head of the Bertha Centre, Solange Rosa. Solange shares some of her journey that’s brought her to this place as well as some insights that she’s gained along the way. Solange has a variety of experience of different sectors and brings all of this to her role at Bertha. You don’t want to miss hearing from the lady leading this dynamic team of change agents.

If you’re looking to change the way you change the world - this podcast is for you.

The links you need to know about:

Bertha Centre: https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre www.gsb.uct.ac.za · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript — PDF (146.5 KB)

In episode of 4 of the ‘Just for a Change’ podcast we dive into spatial justice in a fascinating episode about space and legacy. This is a large topic, especially in South Africa with the history of Apartheid and the legacy of this time that is in many ways a continued experience 26 years after the dismantling of the oppressive regime.

Host Kentse Radebe chats to Open Streets managing director Kirsten Wilkins about urban planning and cities. Open Streets work towards challenging the paradigm of urban mobility by carrying out campaigns, initiating dialogues and organising walks that raise citizen awareness, spark public debate, and ultimately drive behaviour change around the role of streets in the life of the city. In this conversation you’ll hear some interesting insights into how cities can become more inclusive and some of the practical ways that this is happening.

In this episode’s ‘Positive Outlook’ segment Katusha de Villiers speaks to Garth Hankey, an everyday hero who is the Improvement Process Coordinator at Groote Schuur Hospital and heads up some of the most innovative work happening in the healthcare sector. Groote Schuur Hospital is the first public hospital in South Africa to create spaces that allow for innovation and inclusion. You don’t want to miss the gems shared in this section.

If you’re looking to change the way you change the world - this podcast is for you.

The links you need to know about:

Bertha Centre
https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre
Build Peace conference 2020 info
https://howtobuildpeace.org/attend-the-conference/conference-program/
Open Streets
https://openstreets.org.za/
Resource articles on spatial justice
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/african-cities/0/steps/48325
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28319908
https://davidharvey.org/media/righttothecity.pdf

Heroes of Grootechuur Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/HeroesofGrooteSchuur/photos/when-i-was-the-bed-manager-i-discovered-that-people-in-the-emergency www.gsb.uct.ac.za · www.futurelearn.com · pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · davidharvey.org · www.facebook.com · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript — PDF (142.6 KB)

In episode 5 of the ‘Just for a Change’ podcast we chat about what it means to build peace in the digital age. Hear about the upcoming Build Peace conference happening in November as well as unpacking some thoughts around what it means to build peace in the digital age where surveillance capitalism, urban space and gender polarisation are things that affect us all, whether we are aware of it or not.

Host Fergus Turner talks to Ncedisa Nkonyeni from the systems change team at the Bertha Centre, Helena Puig Larrauri, co-founder and director of Build Up - an international NPO working in the peacebuilding space and Merhawi Okbaselasi a past Bertha Centre scholar. This all-star panel discusses how the Build Peace conference has impacted on the development of a community of peacebuilders around the world and the importance of this work, especially as the digital age progresses and building peace online becomes more of a necessity than ever before.

In this episode’s ‘Positive Outlook’ segment Simnikiwe Xanga speaks to Analisa Jackson. Analisa is based in New York and is the Associate Director at the Mary Hoch Center for Reconciliation and Executive Director at Unconventional International. Analisa became part of the Build Peace community last year when she attended the 2019 Build Peace conference and shares how this community has impacted her journey in the peacebuilding space and why this has been such an important process for her.

It’s not too late to register for this year’s Build Peace conference that is happening online! See the links below to find out more.

If you’re looking to change the way you inspire the world - this podcast is for you.

The links you need to know about:

Bertha Centre
https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre
Build Peace conference 2020 info
https://howtobuildpeace.org/attend-the-conference/conference-program/
Build Peace ticket purchases: https://www.accelevents.com/e/BuildPeace2020#Agenda
https://www.unconventionalwomen.org www.gsb.uct.ac.za · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript — PDF (122.3 KB)

In episode 6 of the ‘Just for a Change’ podcast we explore the concept of systemic shock. What happens when a system goes through shock and how do we realign strategically during and after such an event? Covid-19 has shocked our systems on so many levels - healthcare, education, the economy. No individual, institution or system has been left unaffected.

Guest host Khanyisa Oyowe is a current Bertha scholar with a keen interest and years of experience in the public sector. Khanyisa is joined by Bertha Center director Solange Rosa and Community Chest CEO Lorenzo Davids. Both Solange and Lorenzo have vast experience in both the public sector and in the running civil society organisations. What has the pandemic meant for organisations and their strategies? How resilient has the public sector been to the shock of Covid-19 and how do organisations, the public sector and systems in general move forward in the times ahead?

In this episode’s ‘Positive Outlook’ segment Fergus Turner talks to Sean Andrew who works with Forum for the Future, a leading international sustainability non-profit that’s been working in partnership with business, governments and civil society to accelerate the shift toward a sustainable future for over 24 years. Sean shares about the work done at Forum for the Future and shares helpful insights into how organisations and governments can adapt in the times we find ourselves in.

If you’re looking to change the way you inspire the world - this podcast is for you.

The links you need to know about:

The Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/berthacentre

Forum for the Future: www.forumforthefuture.org
The Community Chest https://www.comchest.org.za/ www.gsb.uct.ac.za · www.forumforthefuture.org · www.comchest.org.za · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript — PDF (149.1 KB)

In episode 7 of the ‘Just for a Change’ podcast we take a look inward and hear from the team at the Bertha Centre as they reflect on 2020 and also look ahead to 2021. It’s no secret that 2020 has been an immensely challenging year around the globe. It has required a lot of grit and determination from everyone on the Bertha team and despite the challenges, the Bertha Centre has had a number of incredible successes across the six portfolios.

Podcast host, Kentse Radebe, hosts a conversation with fellow Bertha team members Fergus Turner and Louise Albertyn to chat through what the Education Innovation, Bertha Scholars and Social Systems Justice Innovations portfolios have been working on this year. It’s been a jam-packed year and the necessity to pivot and think innovatively have kept everyone on their toes. Take a listen and be inspired by what these portfolios have achieved this year - from hosting an incredibly successful webinar on racism in schools to the SSJI delivering the ‘Transforming Change’ programme in partnership with the Swedish Institute & the Stockholm Resilience Centre.

In the second segment of this podcast, we get to hear from Ntombini Marrengane, the new senior manager at the Bertha Centre. She shares some of her highlights of 2020 and hosts a conversation with Simnikiwe Xanga, Stephen McCullum and Katusha de Villiers about what lies ahead for the Youth, Innovative Finance and Health Systems Innovation portfolios in 2021, as well as what lies ahead for the Centre in general. One thing is for certain, the Bertha Centre is looking forward to another year of incredible work and collaboration in 2021.

If you’re looking to change the way you change the world - this podcast is for you.

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The Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Bertha portfolios: https://gsbberthacentre.uct.ac.za/portfolios/
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It’s the beginning of a new year and just when we hoped that life would be returning to some kind of normal, South Africa headed into the second wave of Covid-19 at an alarming rate. Schooling has been in some form of disruption since March 2020 and as we embark on the journey of a new year ahead we can only but imagine the effects that this ongoing disruption in the education sector is having on our learners - the backpack is heavy.

In this episode’s feature story, podcast host Kentse Radebe chats to well-known education specialist Dr Allistair Whitten and Louise Albertyn. They unpack some of the challenges facing learners going into 2021, as well as sharing some insight into how educators and parents can approach this year. Al is the founding director of the Centre for the Community School in the Faculty of Education at Nelson Mandela University and Louise is the senior advisor to the UCT Graduate School of Business’s Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship on the Education Innovation portfolio.

In the ‘Positive Outlook’ segment Simnikiwe Xanga interviews Ziphindile Mbiza, Spark Schools’ principal of SPARK Rosslyn Hub in Soshanguve. The SPARK schools are well known for their innovative approach to education. Listen as Ziphindile talks about some of the great work they’ve done during Covid-19 to ensure that their learners receive the best possible support.

If you’re looking to change the way you change the world - this podcast is for you.

The links you need to know about:

The Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
https://mg.co.za/special-reports/2020-09-09-covid-19-childhood-and-adolescence-disrupted/
https://www.sparkschools.co.za/how-spark-schools-is-making-a-difference/
http://leadershiplabsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Leadership-in-Times-of-Covid-19-Essential-qualities-capacities-and-skills-final.pdf
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomvanderark/2018/08/06/low-cost-schools-are-transforming-africa/?sh=3dc126d86 · · · www.forbes.com · Bertha Centre · Subscribe to the Bertha Centre newsletter · Transcript — PDF (158.4 KB)

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