Case Writing Centre DBIA Podcast

Faculty Q&A: Associate Professor Caitlin Ferreira

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200

In this Faculty Q&A we caught up with UCT GSB Associate Professor Caitlin Ferreira after her recent global award as MBA Director of 2026 and heard the latest about the MBA programme innovations as well as all things cases.

Case Shortcuts: Sydwell Shikweni

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200

In Case Shortcuts we head behind-the-scenes of our cases in the classroom when companies meet the MBAs in the case context. In this episode we caught up with Merchants SA Transformation Director and case protagonist Sydwell Shikweni straight after the session to capture the experience.

Case Shortcuts: Zain Patel

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200

In Case Shortcuts we head behind-the-scenes of our cases in the classroom when companies meet the MBAs in the case context. In this episode we caught up with Merchants SA MD Zain Patel straight after the session to capture the experience.

7. The Dilemma Podcast: Christel House Bonus

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0200

In this bonus edition, we spoke to UCT Emerita Professor Linda Ronnie (Organisational Behaviour and People Management) who serves on the board of Christel House South Africa. Prof Ronnie shares further insights with us about the education sector in South Africa, the importance of value-aligned stakeholders, and the need to also look globally for lessons.

7. The Dilemma Podcast: Christel House

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0200

In this edition of The Dilemma Podcast, we chat to Adri Marais, CEO of Christel House South Africa, an independent, no-fee school for learners from impoverished areas. Adri shares with us the unique, holistic approach of the Christel House model, as well as what keeps her up at night these days.

6. The Epilogue Podcast: Yebo Fresh

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0200

In The Epilogue Podcast on Yebo Fresh, we catch up with founder and CEO Jessica Boonstra. She tells us what happened after The Dilemma Podcast in solving for last-mile logistics in informal retail, South Africa. Don't miss it!

6. The Dilemma Podcast: Yebo Fresh

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0200

In this edition of The Dilemma Podcast we spoke to Jessica Boonstra, founder and CEO of South African Yebo Fresh, which is a grocery e-commerce platform. Yebo Fresh supplies retail to townships and Jessica explains what's keeping her up at night at the moment in the business.

5. The Dilemma Podcast: ThriveAgric

Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:00 +0200

The UCT GSB Case Writing Centre DBIA case series. In this podcast we chat to Samirah Bello, Head of Strategic Partnership at agri-fintech ThriveAgric in Nigeria. ThriveAgric are solving food insecurity through financial inclusion of smallholder farmers. Their aim is to build an Africa that feeds herself and the world.

1_Spotlight: Women & Wealth Management

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0200

In our UCT GSB Case Writing Centre Spotlight we feature interesting business trends. In this podcast we chat to Seanagh Fannin, MD of Carrick Athena, who tells us more about women and wealth trends, and why it's crucial to speak about money.

1. Spotlight: Wealth Management

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0200

In our UCT GSB Case Writing Centre Spotlight we feature interesting business trends we've noticed. Firstly, we set the scene in this podcast as we chat to Rashay Makan, MD of Carrick Wealth, who gives us a smart and current overview of what's happening in the world of finance.

4. The Dilemma Podcast: Regenize

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0200

The UCT GSB Case Writing Centre DBIA case series. In this podcast we chat to Chad Robertson, CEO and co-founder of Regenize, a recycling company solving waste management in Cape Town, South Africa.

3. The Dilemma Podcast: Hello Tractor

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0200

The UCT GSB Case Writing Centre DBIA case series. In this podcast we chat to Folu Okunade, CSO and COO of Hello Tractor, an agritech company solving tractor mechanisation for smallholder farmers in Nigeria and Kenya.

2. The Dilemma Podcast: Merchants SA

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0200

The UCT GSB Case Writing Centre DBIA case series. In this podcast we chat to Dr Sydwell Shikweni, Transformation Director of Merchants SA, about the promise of the business process outsourcing industry in South Africa.

1. The Dilemma Podcast: Qhala

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +0200

The UCT GSB Case Writing Centre DBIA case series. In this debut DBIA podcast of The Dilemma interview, we chat to Dr Shikoh Gitau, founder and CEO of Kenyan Qhala, about digital transformation and what it takes.

2. The Dilemma Podcast: Merchants SA Bonus

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +0200

The UCT GSB Case Writing Centre DBIA case series. In this bonus podcast to The Dilemma interview, we chat to Zain Patel, Managing Director of Merchants SA, about the business process outsourcing industry in South Africa from his viewpoint.