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INTERVIEW: KEVIN CHAPLIN

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Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Kevin Chaplin, a remarkable leader whose journey has taken him from the world of banking to the heart of social change in South Africa. Kevin’s transformative leadership has not only rescued the Amy Foundation from the brink of bankruptcy but also established the SA Ubuntu Foundation, an organisation dedicated to fostering unity and breaking down barriers in our society. Kevin, thank you for joining us.
13 Sep 2024 English South Africa Arts · Music

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