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Sebenza: Behind the Hustle

Sebenza: Behind the Hustle is a podcast that unravels the work that goes into the most inspiring careers and difficult journeys that aim to educate, inform and uplift young South Africans.

An Arena Holdings Production.

Keywords: youth, jobs, inspiration, South African job market, podcast, degrees, diplomas
Weekly Other South Africa Careers · Health & Fitness
30 Episodes
12 – 30

From teen model to brand influencer

From her time as a Garnier ambassador to owning the the Miss Teen South Africa crown, Zizo Tshwete is running a fast race in the winner's lane. But how does the talented marketing guru and radio presenter balance the difficulties of demanding roles in the work space and still make…
19 Jun 2019 25 min

Getting into gospel singing #hallelujah

One of South Africa's biggest genres is without a doubt gospel. While one might assume it's easy to enter the world of music and praise, singer and song writer Farlon Lyte has taken the reigns in building a career where she plays by her rules. We speak to the young…
11 Jun 2019 12 min

#Feesmustfall inspired this entrepreneur to start an innovative business

When Ditiro Rantloane noticed a number of key factors behind the fees must fall protest, he didn't just see a need for change, he chose to be part of it. With his fresh approach to giving access to less fortunate students, Rantloane has started the e-llumin8 app as a means…
4 Jun 2019 20 min

Here is how you can use your voice as a tool to inform

Phumlani Kango has earned his right stripes as a go-to voice in sexual and mental health. Whether you have seen his work in collaboration with MTV Shuga and Health4Men amongst others Kango has become a reputable advocate for sexual awareness, especially in the LGBTQ+ community. We speak to the young…
28 May 2019 24 min

All you need to know about a career in public relations

From working with stars to coordinating events for the biggest brands in the country, we speak with PR and Communications expert, Ulwazi Mgwadleka about the ups and downs of leaving one career and finding success in another.
21 May 2019 25 min

Getting to know the creative force behind South Africa’s go-to marketing company

Sylvester Chauke becomes one of the biggest names in brand consultancy. Noted as the creative mastermind behind Nando’s iconic humour, Chauke is also the CEO of go-to marketing group, DNA Brand Architects. We sit down with the multi-award winning “enemy of the ordinary” about his journey and pick his brain…
6 May 2019 26 min

So your business has been cancelled? Here’s what to do

Cancel culture has come to define way we expect brands to best engage with us through social media or other platforms. But how does one avoid and deal with the backlash of marketing that offends a large amount of people. We speak to marketing guru and podcast presenter, Livhuwanu “Lebo…
30 Apr 2019 39 min

How to deal with depression while running your business

According to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, one in four South Africans battle with depression. Of that number, those surveyed between the age of 24 and 44 were found to take up to 18 days of leave per annum. However, what happens when you are your own boss…
16 Apr 2019 23 min

Fast fashion vs slow fashion, making sustainability a staple

Sustainable fashion, or slow fashion, helps make sure that every person involved in the process of creating a number of garments for a company not only gets paid fairly but is treated with dignity. With a growing interest in e-commerce it has become possible to up the quantity of products…
2 Apr 2019 25 min

How you can pave your own way as a foodpreneur

Starting your own business can be daunting, especially one based in the foods industry. We speak to foodpreneur, Thuto Mphahlele on how she made a success of her cake business. Mphahlele left her studies in accounting to pursue studies a career as a cake maker. While she did not get…
26 Mar 2019 23 min

Why more small businesses need to branch into social media

This week we keep up with some of this week’s biggest headlines from Discovery’s new bank to the SABC crisis. We also talk to social media fundis, Sure Khamunga and Lwanga Cengimbo about their views on how small businesses can best improve in the digital age.
19 Mar 2019 15 min

The Jack of all trades

Rosie Motene holds a number of titles to her name. From actress, producer to founding Waka Talent Agency she is a formidable name in the South African entertainment industry. Motene became a household name from her role in Generations. Since then, Motene has taken more roles behind the scenes and…
12 Mar 2019 40 min

How this author proves that the pen is mightier than the sword

Get to know author and blogger, Siya Khumalo, who shares his experiences with his 2018 biography, You Have to be Gay to Know God. Khumalo details how his book was inspired by the social media delegitimisation of a corrective rape which urged him to pen a clap back that has…
5 Mar 2019 26 min

JUST HAVE FUN: how to have a successful career in entertainment journalism

Emmanuel Tjiya hails from a small village in Limpopo where his passion for fashion was born. Although he journeyed into blogging through his site, Papiki Atelier, he soon used this as a trampoline that saw his as one of the most sought after voices in entertainment journalism. Whether he writes…
26 Feb 2019 16 min

How this author juggles her career and being a self-published author

Unless you are JK Rowling, Stephen King or Robin Sharma you can’t always guarantee that being a published author will guarantee you fortunes. Sometimes you hardly have any control over how your book will look or how much profits you make from your hard work. To understand how to take…
19 Feb 2019 27 min

How to find your art career without going broke

The Mazwai family has brought about big names such as Thandiswa and Ntsiki; however, another family member to keep an eye on is the formidable Nomsa Mazwai - more affectionately known as Nomisupasta. To some she is the mother of her baby and to others she is the current general…
13 Feb 2019 40 min
12 – 30