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The Social Impact Show with Samm Marshall

Welcome to The Social Impact Show, the podcast that brings you powerful, uplifting stories of people making a difference in Johannesburg and beyond! Hosted by Samm Marshall, this show dives into the heart of social impact, exploring the inspiring journeys of changemakers, community leaders, and everyday heroes who are transforming lives.
Weekly English South Africa Business · Non-Profit
249 Episodes
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🎙️ From Pain to Peace: A Mental Health Warrior’s Journey to Freedom

"I was my own healing experiment." Social entrepreneur and mental health activist Ntsikelelo Mzibomvu joins Sam Marshall for a raw, revelatory conversation about depression, masculinity, and the art of survival. Once silenced by childhood trauma and a decade of undiagnosed mental health battles, Ntsikelelo now leads a movement to rewrite…
19 Jun 26 min

Why Mentorship is Failing Women (And How We're Fixing It)

In this inspiring episode, we speak to Mathabiso – Founder and CEO of Women Navigating the Future Network. She's building powerful platforms for women to lead, not just survive. From affordable membership models to youth leadership hubs, Mathabiso shares how she's advancing economic inclusion, mentorship, and generational empowerment. A must-listen…
17 Jun 22 min

The Protein Revolution No One Saw Coming (It Crawls)

What if the future of food lies in insects? In this episode, we speak to Professor Abdullahi Ahmed Yusuf — Humboldt Ambassador Scientist and entomologist at the University of Pretoria — about how edible insects like crickets and mealworms are transforming the way we think about nutrition, sustainability, and food…
17 Jun 13 min

Why Great Films Fail (And How Brain Engine is Fixing It)

n this episode, Samm chats with Neo Moretlwe, Managing Director of Brain Engine, about empowering South Africa’s next generation of filmmakers. From building thriving film communities to mastering strategic marketing, Neo shares how storytelling and entrepreneurship go hand in hand. We dive into Brain Engine’s 5‑week Strategic Film Marketing course—training a new…
17 Jun 18 min

Sarafina Returns: How Soweto Theatre is Reigniting the Spirit of '76

In this Youth Month special, we speak to Franklin Ngcaba, General Manager of the Soweto Theatre, about a bold cultural tribute marking the June 16 Uprising. As Soweto Theatre revives the iconic musical Sarafina! during a powerful three-day programme, Franklin shares how the arts are being used to honour history,…
17 Jun 12 min

The SME Survival Kit: Funding, Time Hacks & Growth Secrets

This week on Doing Good Business with Hilton Theunissen on 919FM, we spotlight South African startups, SMEs, and social enterprises making an impact. Hear key insights from the SME South Africa Funding Summit, discover new business growth resources, and learn essential time management and planning tips to drive SME success…
17 Jun 23 min

Smashing Barriers: How Bryanston is Making Padel Accessible to All

In this episode, host Samm Marshall sits down with Kevin Boshoff, Events Manager at Bryanston Sports and Padel Club, and Pete Johnson, General Manager of Next Gen Padel. They explore their vision for growing padel, how they’re transforming the club experience, innovative pricing, and their mission to open up padel…
17 Jun 16 min

Can SA Really Be Fixed? Kanthan Pillay’s Hard Truths & Bold Solutions

In this week’s How to Fix South Africa with Kanthan Pillay, Samm Marshall engages with Kanthan Pillay—author of How To Fix South Africa: An Owner's Manual—for incisive, thoughtful analysis on the pressing issues facing the nation. Together, they explore the President’s National Dialogue, the JSE’s strong performance, and the proposal…
17 Jun 25 min

Rewriting South Africa's Future: The R20 Million Literacy Revolution

South Africa’s literacy crisis is urgent — but change is on the horizon. In this episode, Samm Marshall speaks to Acanda Jaswa, South Africa Manager for the Cotton On Foundation, about Beyond Words — a bold national campaign aiming to raise R20 million to transform literacy through libraries, reading resources,…
17 Jun 21 min

Not Just a Job: The Repair Shop Healing South Africa’s Fathers

This Father’s Day, we’re shifting the focus from gifts to growth — from “fixing things” to fixing lives. Taking Care of Business (TCB), a nonprofit helping unemployed South Africans become self-employed, is doing more than creating jobs — it’s rebuilding men, especially fathers, through their Repair Programme. Today we’re joined…
17 Jun 18 min

Londiwe Nyawo | GBV Champion, Star For Life

Gender-based violence remains one of South Africa’s most urgent social challenges — but in schools across Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, change is being led from within. Thanks to a new partnership between H&M South Africa and youth empowerment NGO Star for Life, the Daughters of Africa Girls Clubs are helping young…
17 Jun 14 min

Empowering Filmmakers: How Strategy & Storytelling Are Shaping South Africa’s Creative Future

In this episode, Samm chats with Neo Moretlwe, Managing Director of Brain Engine, about empowering South Africa’s next generation of filmmakers. From building thriving film communities to mastering strategic marketing, Neo shares how storytelling and entrepreneurship go hand in hand. We dive into Brain Engine’s 5‑week Strategic Film Marketing course—training a new…
17 Jun 21 min

Nathan Groener on Rescuing SA’s Businesses

Business strategist, coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Overflow Capital, Nathan Groener joins Samm Marshall to unpack why 1,400 South African businesses have shut down in 2024 — and what we must do to reverse the trend. 💡 He says affordable capital + mentorship could cut failure rates by 50%…
10 Jun 24 min

Precision Progress: How Metrology is Powering Africa’s Future

In this episode, we chat with Moyahabo Manganyi, a rising voice in the world of metrology and innovation. As an expert at the National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA), Moyahabo shares insights into how measurement science is quietly powering progress in Africa—from agriculture and manufacturing to health care. We…
10 Jun 19 min

How CANSA Is Tackling The Vaping Pandemic In SA

In this episode, we speak to Lorraine Govender, National Manager of Health Programmes at the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). As the world marks World No Tobacco Day, Lorraine unpacks how the tobacco and vaping industries are targeting South Africa’s youth with slick marketing and sweet flavours. She discusses…
10 Jun 24 min

Fathers Matter: Playing Dad with Eric Mogale | The Social Impact Show

In this powerful interview, Samm Marshall chats with Eric Mogale, producer of Playing Dad—the latest short film in the Fathers Matter anthology by Heartlines. The film challenges outdated beliefs about fatherhood, exploring how active, nurturing play can transform children's lives and reshape masculinity. We unpack why many dads feel excluded…
10 Jun 18 min
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