LeadUP Podcast
Alumni and friends of the University of Pretoria (UP) share their stories and leadership lessons on this podcast by the leading contact university in Africa. Prominent UP alumni from across disciplines – from business and law to medicine and the arts – share details about where their journey has taken them after their time at Tuks, and what they’ve learned along the way. LeadUP is a project of the Alumni Relations Office of the University of Pretoria. You can find out more about us or get in touch at up.ac.za/leadup.
Latest Episode
Izak Smit, CEO of PPS, on how to lead an impactful company (30.09.2025)
Previous Episodes
- Puno Selesho, poet and entrepreneur, on using creativity for social change
- Sumarie Greybe, co-founder of Naked Insurance, on disrupting an industry and leading with vision
- Prof Francis Petersen, new VC of the University of Pretoria, on leading one of Africa’s top universities
- Clement Manyathela, experienced broadcaster, on finding his on-air style
- Tatjana Smith, Olympic gold medallist, on swimming for hope.
- Abdullah Verachia, global strategist, on how to face a disruptive world
- Sipho Ngwenya, media executive and former child star, on how to find your space in the entertainment industry
- Robyn Oates, UN Sustainable Development Officer, on working for good
- Munozovepi Gwata, fintech entrepreneur, on financial literacy for success
- Shakila Dada, communications expert, on communication as a way to boost inclusivity
- Laurie Dippenaar, millionaire and businessman, on building trust and wealth
- Ndavi Nokeri, Miss SA 2022, on overcoming inequality in education
- Broadcaster Carmen Reddy on making it in media
- Dr Anton Meyberg on being on the frontline of the pandemic
- Faan van der Walt, co-founder of WeBuyCars, on building a successful company from scratch
- Dr Perekeme Mutu, Centre for Child Law researcher, on resilience and hard work
- Yolana Du Plessis-Martin, management consultant, on transitioning between ideas of success
- Nozipho Tshabalala, conversation strategist, on choosing significance over success
- Special episode: Professor Tawana Kupe, UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal, reflects on leadership lessons from our podcasts
- Deepa Sita, UP alumna and CFO of Tiger Brands, on taking every good opportunity
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