Best FEZILL Podcasts (2025)

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Driving South Africa’s EV Future with Fezile Dhlamini (Green Scooter) 1:21:13

3d ago1:21:13

1:21:13

Fezile Dhlamini is the founder and CEO of Green Scooter, the company behind Africa’s first electric motor-tricycle — the Zbee. In this episode, Fezile shares how he built a locally assembled electric vehicle business from the ground up, with no external funding, and why he believes the future of mobility lies in practical, affordable, and sustainab…

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks Africa Month 9:45

5d ago9:45

9:45

If your roots are outside South Africa, would you relocate if called back to that country? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about capitalizing on the advantages that might come with having roots in another country. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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Reimagining Maternal Healthcare with Tsitsi Marote (Guardian Health) 31:48

5d ago31:48

31:48

Tsitsi Primrose Marote, co-founder of Guardian Health — a platform reimagining maternal healthcare in South Africa through AI, data, and community-driven innovation. From academic research to award-winning innovation, Tsitsi’s journey is rooted in a deep desire to solve real challenges faced by women in public healthcare systems. In this episode, s…

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Changing Education for South Africa’s Future with Kagisho Masae (Matric Live) 57:23

12d ago57:23

57:23

Matric Live is a mobile-first learning platform that has supported over 600,000 high school learners — the majority from under-resourced communities — with free, accessible, and engaging tools to prepare for matric. Built by co-founders Kagisho Masae and Lesego Finger, the platform is reshaping how South African students experience education, and w…

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks Misanthropes 8:36

17d ago8:36

8:36

When you dislike someone, do you expect those close to you to also dislike them? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about how disliking someone without a valid reason might be a reflection of us and not them. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks malicious damage to property 8:10

19d ago8:10

8:10

Would you forgive your bae if they vandalized your property when angry? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about vandalism of your partner's property also being GBV. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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From Start to Scale: The Wumdrop Journey with Simon Hartley 1:15:54

20d ago1:15:54

1:15:54

Simon Hartley — the entrepreneur behind Wumdrop, a last-mile delivery startup that grew from humble beginnings into a game-changing logistics platform, eventually acquired by Makro. Wumdrop started with a simple idea: deliver nappies on subscription. But when Simon and co-founder Roy Borole handed scheduling power to customers, they uncovered a muc…

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RISEfm Evenings with FezileManzini talks about the main character syndrome 8:34

23d ago8:34

8:34

Is someone who only calls you when they have a problem, your friend? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about how having a main character syndrome can be bad for friendship. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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RISEfm Evenings with FezileManzini talks about dress code 20:20

24d ago20:20

20:20

Do you believe that what a person wears says something about them? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about why it matters what you wear and why it should complement the context of where you are going. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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RISEfm Evening with Fezile Manzini talks about lying on your CV 12:01

25d ago12:01

12:01

If you were a boss, would you fire someone for lying on their CV? RISEfmEvenings with Fezile Manzini talks about how misrepresentation of information on your CV, can lead to a dismissal. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about 3rd parties in relationships 17:39

26d ago17:39

17:39

Do you take advice on your relationship or uyahlebisana? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about the impact of involving family/friends in your relationship matters. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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Reimagining Stokvels and Unlocking R50 Billion in Community Wealth with Tshepo Moloi (StokFella) 56:27

27d ago56:27

56:27

Tshepo Moloi — founder and CEO of StokFella, a fintech platform reimagining South Africa’s stokvel culture through innovation, technology, and community-driven design. Inspired by his own experience in a traditional stokvel, Tshepo saw the inefficiencies firsthand — from manual records to limited investment potential — and set out to build somethin…

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about Cyber crimes Act 13:24

1M ago13:24

13:24

If your partner cheats, do you blame them or their lover for hurting you? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about the dangers of using people's pictures to bash them on social media for sleeping with your partner. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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Building Healthcare for Africa’s Future with Zanele Matome (Welo) 57:02

1M ago57:02

57:02

Zanele Abraham Matome, the visionary founder of Welo Health — a platform revolutionizing healthcare access across South Africa and the SADC region. From growing up in communities with limited healthcare, to building a nationwide gig-economy model connecting nurses, doctors, and patients, Zanele shares her remarkable journey of purpose, innovation, …

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about donating your organs 9:53

2M ago9:53

9:53

Would you donate your organs to save a life and if not why not? Approximately 4700 people are waiting for a life-saving organ or cornea transplant in South Africa, but only 0.2% of our population are registered organ donors. Organ and tissue donation is a simple choice that will cost you nothing but a few minutes of your time to register. RISE fm…

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about Church politics 18:06

2M ago18:06

18:06

What is the 1 thing that made you stop going to church? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini touches on a very controversial conversation. Is the church for everyone or those who meet the expectations of church leaders? RISE fmBy RISE fm

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about competitive relationships 14:48

2M ago14:48

14:48

Can you truly love someone but not want them to be more successful than you? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini unpacks the characteristics of a relationship with a competitive dynamic. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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Unlocking South Africa’s Township Economy with Bulelani Balabala (TEA) 46:53

2M ago46:53

46:53

Bulelani Balabala is the founder of the Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA), a platform that has supported over 50,000 township entrepreneurs with access to skills, mentorship, and markets. From humble beginnings selling sweets and fat cakes to building one of the country’s most impactful entrepreneurship platforms, Bulelani has made it his missi…

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about the scarcity mindset 21:01

2M ago21:01

21:01

What is the one thing that would change your life right now? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about how sometimes we are unhappy because we focus on what we do not have instead of what we do have. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about Tokophobia 14:35

2M ago14:35

14:35

Would you settle down with someone who doesn't want to have children? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about one of the reasons why someone can be madly in love with you but yet not want to seal the deal with children. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about Triage system in Public health 19:33

2M ago19:33

19:33

Ever lost your temper at a Public healthcare facility because you didn't get immediate attention? RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini breaks down how the TRIAGE system in Public healthcare works. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about the PRECCA Act 13:24

2M ago13:24

13:24

If you pay a bribe and the person does not keep their end of the deal, who is wrong? When a corrupt deal goes wrong everyone wants justice. Bribery remains a crime in South Africa and Fezile talks about being swindled money while trying to bribe someone. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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How Startup Club ZA is Building South Africa’s Largest Startup Community with Mathew Marsden (Startup Club ZA) 1:16:59

2M ago1:16:59

1:16:59

Startup Club ZA is changing the game for South African founders—fostering connections, unlocking opportunities, and accelerating growth in the local startup ecosystem. In this episode, we sit down with founder Mathew Marsden to talk about the journey of building SCZA, the lessons learned along the way, and the community’s impact on scaling startups…

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Empowering Entrepreneurs to Master Sales with Michelle Lima (Resonate Hub) 53:08

2M ago53:08

53:08

Resonate Hub is changing the game for entrepreneurs, equipping them with the sales skills and business strategies needed to thrive. In this episode, we sit down with founder & CEO Michelle Lima to talk about her journey—from learning sales in her parents’ business to building a global platform that helps entrepreneurs scale. We dive into the mindse…

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Growing South Africa's Agriculture Economy with Karidas Tshintsholo (Khula!) 49:12

3M ago49:12

49:12

Khula! is transforming the agricultural landscape in South Africa, making it easier for farmers to access markets and grow their businesses. In this episode, we sit down with founder & CEO Karidas Tshintsholo to talk about the journey of building Khula!, the challenges of scaling an agri-tech startup, and their latest milestone—raising R126 million…

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about the impact of a nervous breakdown 14:39

3M ago14:39

14:39

One minute you think you have it under control and then you wake up to a shadow of yourself. Fezile talks about how a nervous breakdown can lead you to isolation and compromise your relationships with loved ones without you even realising it. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about how gratitude impacts relations 15:56

3M ago15:56

15:56

Would you go above and beyond for someone who doesn't appreciate your efforts? Fezile talks about how we compromise our relationships by not appreciating what is already given to us because we desire more. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about Immigration Act offences 11:09

4M ago11:09

11:09

Are foreign nationals corrupting the country or participating in the corruption in the country? Fezile talks about the dangers of aiding foreign nationals in illegal activities. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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RISEfm Evenings with FezileManzini talks about mate guarding in relationships 15:02

4M ago15:02

15:02

Transparency is good for a healthy relationship but without boundaries, it can go south. Fezile talks about mate guarding as a contributing factor to GBV. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about the Mirroring syndrome 18:05

4M ago18:05

18:05

When inspiration goes wrong, it can lead to someone mirroring everything about you. Fezile delves into what mirroring syndrome is and what could be the reason why it happens. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini chats to Dr Josephine Llale 11:09

4M ago11:09

11:09

Unemployment is the biggest socio-economic problem in South Africa. However, the Vice President of the South African Quantity Surveyors Profession, Dr Josephine Llale believes that a career in Quantity surveying might be the solution. Fezile Manzini has a conversation with her on why. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about protecting your investments when cohabiting. 21:03

4M ago21:03

21:03

Moving in together has become a norm though it becomes a huge setback when the relationship fails. So as a solution to exploitation and loss of investments made in the relationship, she talks about the Universal Partnership agreement. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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RISEfmEvenings with Fezile Manzini talks about Conflict resolution 15:59

4M ago15:59

15:59

Conflict is part of life however many conflict resolution styles can be applied to everyday life. There is no problem under the sun that cannot be resolved when we are open to new ways of thinking. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini talks about rekindling the love between women. 23:39

4M ago23:39

23:39

Being your sister's keeper is an extension of self-love but why do women fail in their friendships? What lessons can women take from men in friendship to improve their relations with fellow women? RISE fmBy RISE fm

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini chats to Mbali Skhosana 11:46

4M ago11:46

11:46

RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini gets up close and personal with food, lifestyle and content creator Mbali Skhosana. You might know her for her famous line, Asphekeleni uMyeni wami" but there's more to discover about this phenomenal woman. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini chats to spiritual healer Dr Amelia 15:41

6M ago15:41

15:41

The festive season is a time to have fun but not neglect our spiritual health. Fezile chats to Dr Amelia about the mistakes that you shouldn't make during the festive season that can impact you spiritually. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini chats to Mpumelelo Ngwengya of the Boys Boot camp 18:08

6M ago18:08

18:08

Raising a boy child can be challenging in the absence of a father. As many single mothers struggle to help their sons navigate the challenges of transitioning into manhood. However, Mpumelelo Ngwenya came up with an initiative with his partner Simphiwe Sihlangu to assist; it is a boy's boot camp. RISE fm…

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RISEfm Evenings with FezileManzini chats to Nteboheng Lekhuleni from Child Welfare 22:42

6M ago22:42

22:42

Holidays are the most dangerous times for children because perpetrators have easy access to children, especially through family events and outings. Fezile chats to Social worker and Community worker, Nteboheng Lekhuleni on the dos and don'ts for parents. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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RISEfm Evenings with FezileManzini chats to Sbongile Sithole 11:02

6M ago11:02

11:02

Losing a partner is the most painful experience but Sbongile Sithole , the founder of Widows Lives Matter says you don't have to go through it alone. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini chats to Madam Speaker 9:08

8M ago9:08

9:08

RISEfm Evenings with Fezile Manzini got up close and personal with Perseverance Maremeni, AKA Madam Speaker, a woman with a passion for uplifting fellow women and walking their healing journey with them. RISE fmBy RISE fm

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