The Mandela Rhodes Foundation Podcast
Episodes
8. From liberation movement to transformative leadership: Mrs Graça Machel on power, people and purpose
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mandela Rhodes Foundation Podcast, Mrs Machel reflects on intergenerational leadership responsibility, education as a driver of...
7. African sovereignty, self-reflection and mental resilience with Dr Sangu Delle.
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode blends big-picture thinking with some intimate truths. Sangu makes a compelling case for African economic liberation while also confronti...
6. From the Cape Flats to Silicon Valley: Dr Shehnaaz Suliman on courage, purpose, and global health leadership.
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, Dr Shehnaaz Suliman shares her remarkable journey from a young activist in apartheid South Africa to becoming a biotech lea...
5. The courage to lead differently with Rachel Nyaradzo Adams
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MRF CEO Judy Sikuza in conversation with Rachel Nyaradzo Adams - founder of Narachi Leadership on what courageous leadership looks like in an African ...
4. Africa’s agency: Prof Elizabeth Nanziri on rethinking Africa’s position in the world.
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MRF CEO, Judy Sikuza speaks with Professor Elizabeth Nanziri - development economist about Africa’s global positioning, how to reclaim agency in a w...
3. Youth Entrepreneurship in Africa with Kenechukwu Ikebuaku
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to MRF Alumni Dr Kenechukwu Ikebuaku, CEO of Mozisha and 2014 Mandela Rhodes Scholar. Dr Kenechukwu explores his journey from...
2. Why Africa needs healed leaders with Tumelo Moreri
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tumelo Moreri, a 2014 Mandela Rhodes Scholar and actuarial scientist turned healer, shares her personal journey from analytical disci...
1. Balancing Legacy and Leadership with Judy Sikuza
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the inaugural episode of The Mandela Rhodes Foundation Podcast, we explore the remarkable journey of Judy Sikuza, the youngest CEO in the history o...
Introducing: The Mandela Rhodes Foundation Podcast
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't miss this inspiring conversation featuring Judy Sikuza as she celebrates five impactful years as CEO of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation. She share...