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
Puno Selesho, poet and entrepreneur, on using creativity for social change (29.07.2025)
Previous Episodes
- Sumarie Greybe, co-founder of Naked Insurance, on disrupting an industry and leading with vision 27.05.2025
- Prof Francis Petersen, new VC of the University of Pretoria, on leading one of Africa’s top universities 26.11.2024
- Clement Manyathela, experienced broadcaster, on finding his on-air style 24.09.2024
- Tatjana Smith, Olympic gold medallist, on swimming for hope. 30.07.2024
- Abdullah Verachia, global strategist, on how to face a disruptive world 28.05.2024
- Sipho Ngwenya, media executive and former child star, on how to find your space in the entertainment industry 25.09.2023
- Robyn Oates, UN Sustainable Development Officer, on working for good 28.08.2023
- Munozovepi Gwata, fintech entrepreneur, on financial literacy for success 31.07.2023
- Shakila Dada, communications expert, on communication as a way to boost inclusivity 26.06.2023
- Laurie Dippenaar, millionaire and businessman, on building trust and wealth 29.05.2023
- Ndavi Nokeri, Miss SA 2022, on overcoming inequality in education 24.04.2023
- Broadcaster Carmen Reddy on making it in media 26.09.2022
- Dr Anton Meyberg on being on the frontline of the pandemic 29.08.2022
- Faan van der Walt, co-founder of WeBuyCars, on building a successful company from scratch 25.07.2022
- Dr Perekeme Mutu, Centre for Child Law researcher, on resilience and hard work 27.06.2022
- Yolana Du Plessis-Martin, management consultant, on transitioning between ideas of success 30.05.2022
- Nozipho Tshabalala, conversation strategist, on choosing significance over success 25.04.2022
- Special episode: Professor Tawana Kupe, UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal, reflects on leadership lessons from our podcasts 20.12.2021
- Deepa Sita, UP alumna and CFO of Tiger Brands, on taking every good opportunity 13.12.2021
- Andries Levi Pretorius, UP alum and entrepreneur, on risking failure in pursuit of success 06.12.2021
