#SistaHoodHourConversations

The conversation with Eskom Pension and Provident Fund's Internal Auditor, Relebogile "Lebo" Legalamitlwa was similar to catching up with a dear friend who was placed just at the right time to remind you what passion, purpose and timing mean. Auditing in many a mind is a profession that is quite daunting, especially for those of us who are not in it, however it is crucial to any organisation's success, longevity and the manner in which it operates. Culture, policies, procedures, operations and compliance - those are words that form part of auditing and Lebo shares what the team's role is at EPPF. We also spoke about Lebo's work to help high school learners with Mathematics and Accounting - coming full circle and realising that she was also learning through this journey of life.  To learn more about EPPF, please visit https://www.eppf.co.za 

It was only after reading the King Report a few years ago that I personally understood the importance of good governance in an organization and the role that risk and compliance played. Levern Forley, is Risk and Complaince Officer at the Eskom Pension and Provident Fund (EPPF) and by listening to her speak about her work and the environment that she is in, you hear the deep passion and pride that she has - and willingness to share her knowledge. An advocate for wellness, women taking ownership of their lives and careers, Levern trusts the journey she is on and the way that it is unfolding.   To learn more about the Eskom Pension and Provident Fund, please visit: https://www.eppf.co.za 

My conversation with Shyless Nkuna, Head of Human Resources (Human Experiences) at the Eskom Pension and Provident Fund (EPPF) made my heart smile and reminded me of the times I've met and spoken to people who view HR the way that she does. We not only spoke about her career progression, but Shyless really opened up about the value she knows and believes people bring into an organization. I'm excited to know that EPPF is doing things differently too - moving forward and empowering their staff, not just talking about it but ensuring they follow through. 

To learn more about the Eskom Pension and Provident Fund, please visit: https://www.eppf.co.za. Enjoy this episode!

In this conversation with Nomonde Zwane, Investment Multi-Manager at Eskom Pension and Provident Fund (EPPF) shares a great deal about her career journey, how she is intentional in her life, negotiates and asks for help when needed. We also spoke about how Nomonde has found ways to pay it forward has been an important theme for her 2021, especially whilst she is serving as Deputy President of the Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals (ABSIP) Women in Focus Committee.

To learn more about the Eskom Pension and Provident Fund, please visit: https://www.eppf.co.za. For more on Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals (ABSIP), you can visit https://absip.co.za/site/.

Jessica Dube (neè Mtimkhulu) is an incredible woman who understands and truly believes in the power of purposeful living. Having worked in the South African television industry for over a decade, Jessica has presented and produced various of live tv shows including One Day Leader, Blue Couch and YoTV Live. Jessica started work on The Change Collective Africa and #PurposePioneer Instagram Live talk shows, which are both such powerful and progressive spaces that use the power of social media to positively impact society. Check out www.purposepioneers.co.za and follow @thechangecollectiveafrica

Lerato Matabola is one of those cool individuals who understand tech speak, makes it relatable in the best way possible for others and is an advocate for seeing more girls and women working in technology. We had a great conversation about her work, who she is outside and what she sees as South Africa / Africa’s role in the world of technology. To learn more about Basalt, please visit www.basalt.co

I had such a wonderful conversation with Phathu Nembilwi and I got the pronunciation of her surname right - WIN! Her journey in the creative world, managing to convince her parents to explore this new world in terms of studies and career, paying it forward to other creatives in her own way and discovering new methods of expressing her love for her work and passion. Please do check out her work on www.phathudesigns.co.za; Instagram @phathudesigns_illustrations and Twitter @phathu97467306 (phathudesigns_illustrations)

Kolisa Yola Sinyanya is phenomenal! Our conversation took place in the latter part of 2020 but it will remain forever relevant. A PhD candidate in Oceanography at the University of Cape Town (UCT), Kolisa is a member of UCT’s Advancing Womxn fellowship, Ocean Womxn, a TEDx speaker and a woman who has used the power of social media to share her work with the rest of the world - and opening up a space that encourages conversation, interest and accessibility for young black and brown women especially those who wouldn’t necessarily have thought that there is someone who looks like they do, working in a space that they too can find a way into - and that there will be people who can support them along their journey. Follow @Kolie_Yola @OceanWomxn to stay up to date with news, developments and just have your day brightened up and inspired.

CN to the Rescue was Cartoon Network Africa’s newest show on their YouTube channel over the festive season last year (2020). A combination of relatable African humour and fresh, that showed everyday situations in the African household that we can all relate to in some way. Featuring Andre Lembwa, who is a fun-loving, creative and produced by Howard James Fyvie, this Cape Town duo based in Brooklyn, collaborated with the Channel and were able to put together a series that not only allowed them to push their creative limits but also open up a new way of story telling that gave the creators the room to really do something special, not only for themselves for viewers. To catch up on #CNtotheRescue, go to youtube.com/CartoonNetworkAfrica

There are some incredible leaders who live and work amongst us. Whether they are in the really big positions or are a colleague we share work space with, their qualities and character are quite unique and you can’t deny the magnitude of what they do and how they can contribute to the organisation and community. Dr Mandisa Maholwana, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital is quite a wonderful individual to speak. I enjoyed our conversation, the knowledge and insights shared, and the way she beautifully linked different parts of her journey together. I’m looking forward to where the new year takes the hospital, and the paediatric space as a whole in the country and continent.