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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
236 Episodes
20 – 40

Interview with Jade Orgill, Founder of The Sprightly Seed

In this inspiring World Hunger Day interview, Samm Marshall speaks to Jade Orgill, founder of The Sprightly Seed, about how regenerative food gardens are transforming early learning centres and communities. In partnership with Libstar, their latest initiative at Ravensmead Educare Centre is not only feeding children but growing long-term food…
2 Jun 17 min

Interview with Heidi May, General Manager at TEARS Animal Rescue

In this heartwarming episode of The Social Impact Show, Samm Marshall sits down with Heidi May, the newly appointed General Manager of TEARS Animal Rescue. From her roots on the Cape Flats to working in Soweto, Pretoria, and the UAE, Heidi brings a wealth of global experience and deep compassion…
2 Jun 16 min

Buying Local, Building Dreams: The Proudly South African Impact

What if every product you bought helped create a job, support a family, and grow our economy? In this episode, Happy Ngidi, Executive for Marketing & Communications at Proudly South African, joins Samm Marshall to explore the real power behind local procurement. More than a logo on a label, Proudly…
30 May 19 min

Taverns Transformed: HEINEKEN’s Bold Bet on the Township Economy

What if township taverns weren’t seen as problems—but as powerful platforms for social and economic impact? In this episode, Millicent Maroga, Corporate Affairs Director at HEINEKEN Beverages, sits down with Samm Marshall to unpack the bold vision behind their Tavern Transformation Programme—a movement reshaping over 240 township taverns into safer,…
30 May 20 min

🔥From Doubt to Decisiveness: Katie Mohamed’s Battle with Imposter Syndrome (And How to Silence Your Inner Critic)

"11 books. A+ students. Legendary actors. Imposter syndrome doesn’t discriminate. On this week’s Winning Woman Wednesday, chats with Katie Mohamed about: ✅ Clarity as the antidote to doubt (‘It’s not arrogance—it’s evidence’). ✅ The high cost of ‘playing small’—‘The world misses your brilliance when you hesitate.’ ✅ Katie’s 5-second rule…
28 May 25 min

Tipping the Scale: Unmasking Greenwashing in South African Business

In this week’s episode of Tipping the Scale, a regular Monday segment on the Social Impact Show with Sam Marshall, ESG specialist Bernadatte Bule dives into the deceptive practice of greenwashing. From buzzwords like “eco-friendly” and “reduced footprint” to real-life corporate contradictions, we break down what greenwashing really means, why…
26 May 15 min

🔧 "The 16-Cent Fuel Levy Is the Least of Our Problems"

South Africa’s crises feel endless—but Kanthan Pillay (author of How to Fix South Africa) refuses to accept defeat. In this incendiary episode, he breaks down: 🔹 Diplomacy 101: How Ramaphosa should’ve handled Trump’s "genocide" ambush. 🔹 Crime Fix: Why unemployed grads are the secret to halving murder rates. 🔹 Angola’s…
26 May 20 min

From Braai Day to Wind Turbines: The PR Maverick Who Plays the Long Game

How do you turn a braai into a national holiday? Or convince a country to bet on wind energy? Ask Diane Naidoo—the founder of The Alchemist PR and the strategic mind behind some of SA’s most iconic campaigns. In this Lucky Hustle episode, Diane reveals: 🔹 Why relationships trump press…
26 May 46 min

🔥 DIY Won’t Cut It: Pumi Mthombeni on Why Creatives MUST Own Their Worth

From designing posters for her varsity SRC to running a full-scale marketing empire (Mbuiwetu), entrepreneur Pumi Mthombeni pulls no punches in this raw conversation about: 💼 The Hustle: ✔️ Why she ditched agency life to build her own rules (and the "underground parking" lows of self-funding). ✔️ "Just because you…
26 May 14 min

🎸 Basslines & Barriers: Concord Nkabinde on Music, Money & Shaking the System

What does it take to thrive as an independent artist in an industry rigged against you? Legendary bassist Concord Nkabinde—collaborator with Johnny Clegg, Abdullah Ibrahim, and composer for the Archbishop Tutu documentary "A Tree Has Fallen"—pulls back the curtain in this explosive Impact Hour episode. 🔥 You’ll hear: "I carried…
26 May 30 min

Breaking Period Poverty: How #FemEffect is Empowering Women & Girls in SA

Millions of South African women and girls still face period poverty—a lack of access to menstrual products that limits education, dignity, and confidence. But Femagene's #FemEffect campaign is changing the game—one purchase = one menstrual cup donated to girls in need. In this powerful episode of The Social Impact Show,…
26 May 18 min

Give a Cane 2025: Restoring Independence for the Visually Impaired

🎙️ This week: Sheila Mercado (SA Guide Dogs) launches their 2025 campaign to provide 1,000 white canes + mobility training. Learn: • Why R50 matters: How a cane transforms daily life (shopping, campus navigation). • Doubling the goal: Behind the bold 1,000-cane target. • Fun fundraising: Dress-up days, gaming marathons,…
22 May 14 min

Cybercrime in SA: Are Your Systems a Sitting Duck? | The Social Impact Show

🎙️ This week: Brynn Gerson (Dubai iConnect) sounds the alarm on SA’s #1 ransomware risk and shares: • Shocking stats: 230M cyber threats in 2022 (Interpol). • Critical gaps: Why antivirus alone fails against modern attacks. • Affordable solutions: Cloud migration + AI threat detection for all business sizes. 💻…
22 May 16 min

Justice in Motion: Constructive Dismissal – Is Your Job Forcing You Out

🎙️ This week on Justice in Motion: Jared Jones tackles constructive dismissal—the legal grey area where toxic workplaces push employees to quit. Learn: • How SA courts define "intolerable" work conditions (hint: it’s not just stress). • Why 90% of claims fail without proper documentation (and how to fix it)…
22 May 20 min

Redefining Impact: How the Road Accident Fund is Transforming CSR in South Africa

In this powerful episode of The Social Impact Show, we sit down with Noluthando Mvabaza, CSR Manager at the Road Accident Fund (RAF), to explore how one of South Africa’s most critical public institutions is turning corporate social responsibility into a force for systemic change. 🔹 From Payouts to Empowerment:…
22 May 21 min

From Schoolyards to Campuses: How Mobile Clinics Are Revolutionising Student Health

In this powerful episode of The Social Impact Show, host Samm Marshall sits down with Dr. Rosy Ndhlovu, the trailblazing founder of Mobile Health Clinics South Africa. Together, they unpack the bold new campus-based healthcare initiative, “Your Health, Your Choice, Your Power,” which brings critical youth-friendly health services directly to…
21 May 19 min
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