Events
All the latest special event podcasts from CliffCentral.com.
#SasfinBeyond: Michael Sassoon - CEO of Sasfin Bank
Michael Sassoon talks to Gareth Cliff about the challenges facing SMEs today, and how solutions such as Beyond with Sasfin can help create new opportunities. He gives insight into the structure of Sasfin Bank, and shares some stories of famous digital failures, and the lessons we can learn from them.
#SasfinBeyond: Frank Ferreira - Sasfin Bank
Frank Ferreira is the Product & Sales Executive for Transactional Banking at Sasfin Bank and has 16 years of experience in the banking industry. He speaks about the new B\\Yond with Sasfin platform - the technology behind it, and what he believes digital banking looks like in the future.
#SasfinBeyond: Eli Michal - CEO of Payabill
Eli Michal – CEO of Payabill, a seasoned banking and financial services professional, is pioneering access to finance for small business in South Africa. In this interview, Gareth Cliff discusses how Payabill is revolutionising trade finance via its unique, 100% online and digital lending platform. Payabill provides trade finance to…
#BestOfBritish - Ido Sum
Africa is often viewed as one of the world's largest untapped markets and Ido Sum has taken the task of mining and investing in the continent's private sector with a special focus on sub-Saharan Africa. Find out how he's working on using technology to enhance the work that he does.
#BestOfBritish - Emma Wade-Smith
Regional Trade Commissioner for Africa in the UK Department for International Trade (DIT) Emma Wade-Smith has been making waves since taking up her post in February 2016. In this interview, Gareth Cliff discusses the journey she’s been on in South Africa, trade and investment and how the new focus on…
#BestOfBritish - Liezl Gericke
With Virgin Atlantic’s exciting new announcement of double daily Heathrow-Johannesburg flights, Gareth Cliff finds out what led to this decision from their Head of Middle East and Africa, Liezl Gericke, amongst other prospects for the trailblazing brand.
#BestOfBritish - Richard Noble
He’s an OBE Challenger, Entrepreneur, Record Breaker, Motivational Speaker - Gareth Cliff sits down with Richard Noble to discuss some of the adventures the Scottish entrepreneur has been on including being the proud holder of the land speed record between 1983 and 1997.
#BestOfBritish - Toby Venter
Heading up the classic and luxury brand Bentley in South Africa is a role that takes innovation, great vision and pioneering strategy. CEO Toby Venter expresses more about leading the British brand in the country as he revvs the motoring industry.
#BestOfBritish - Nigel Casey
What goes into maintaining the Bilateral relationship between the UK and SA? High Commissioner to SA Nigel Casey gives an overview of his work in the country to Gareth Cliff by discussing preserving a strong diplomatic relationship with Britain.
#BestOfBritish - Elena Williams
In a position that aims to provide tailored advice for businesses on how to start exporting or increase the amount of goods and services they sell, along with support UK businesses in their overseas investments the Department for International Trade South Africa is all about collaboration. With ever-growing prospects to…
#BestOfBritish - Colm McGivern
The British Council is in the business of cultural and educational exchange between the United Kingdom and South Africa. Its Head, Colm McGivern gives Gareth Cliff the rundown on the importance of education. As an organisation that supports the youth, Colm also introduces some of the young people who have…
#AramisBlack - Mi Casa Live Performance
Mi Casa perform an intimate live performance on the rooftop of the CliffCentral studios as part of the #AramisBlack launch. Hear their classics such as 'Chocolat', 'Jika', and 'Gin and Tonic'.
Standard Bank – Mechanics of Brilliance Series
Mabale Moloi chats to Paul Steenkamp, Head of Innovation Capability at Standard Bank; Kabelo Makeke, Head of Customer Financial Solution at Standard Bank; entertainer and businessman DJ Sbu and our very own Gareth Cliff about the process behind the ideas that are changing the game in South Africa as part…
Leading Lady Lounge - Terry Pheto
Siya steals a moment with actress, producer and one of the organizers of the Leading Lady Lounge Terry Pheto. He finds out what the entire Leading Lady Lounge experience has meant to her and why she’s so passionate about building stars. Terry also lets him know why she felt incorporating…
Leading Lady Lounge - Kim Eagle
One of the minds behind organizing this great initiative, Kim Eagle, chats to Siya after the Leading Lady Lounge for 2015 has wrapped up. She breaks down what it takes to make a project like this happen and how their team went about fulfilling their vision. Kim also touches on…
Neil van Deeventer
Producer of drama Dis Ek, Anna Neil van Deeventer speaks about his first time at the Durban International Film Festival, the interesting process of having a movie show at the Festival and working with South African producer Sara Blecher, behind the likes of Otelo Burning.
Charlene Brouwer
One of the panellists at the Leading Lady Lounge, actress Charlene Brouwer chats to us about the importance of having passion in everything that you do and all the hard work it took for her to achieve the success she has today. Brouwer also gets real about the industry and…
David Kau
Funny man David Kau gets very serious as he speaks openly and honestly, like you’ve never heard him before, as he dissects about the realities of the film and movie industry. Hear him also discuss why he thinks the Leading Lady Lounge is a great initiative.
Leading Lady Lounge - Mampho Brescia
Mampho Brescia discusses what an initiative such as the Leading Lady Lounge means to her as an actress and her opinion on what it takes to excel in the acting industry. This conversation with Siya also leads to the beauty of imperfection and a what Terry Pheto means to Mampho…
#67Minutes Of Storytelling
TV and radio personality Relebogile Mabotja sits down with the kids from the Save The Children South Africa to read the children’s edition of Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom for #67Minutes of storytelling. Save The Children South Africa is part of the world’s largest independent development and rights based organisation…