From township kid who had to make his way at Grey College, without being able to speak a word of English, to rugby star, father, and aspiring fashion entrepreneur, Siya Kolisi shares his remarkable story with Charlotte Kilbane.

From township kid who had to make his way at Grey College, without being able to speak a word of English, to rugby star, father, and aspiring fashion entrepreneur, Siya Kolisi shares his remarkable story with Charlotte Kilbane.

A series of interviews with interesting South Africans - they're prominent, they're successful, and some are more than a little controversial…

Inspiring stories of achievement against the odds, and invaluable advice for anyone with their eye on the big prize.

Face to Face with Success

A series of short motivational interviews with interesting South Africans: they're prominent, they're successful, and some more than just a little controversial!

Meet Siya Kolisi

Fab academic Mamokgethi Phakeng and Sorbet Group Founder Ian Fuhr join Face to Face with Success presenter Nikiwe Bikitsha on stage for a special live event.

Fab academic Mamokgethi Phakeng and Sorbet Group Founder Ian Fuhr join Face to Face with Success presenter Nikiwe Bikitsha on stage for a special live event.

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At just 21, Dr Kopano Matlwa Mabaso, had written a best selling and critically acclaimed novel ‘Coconut’. A coming of age story set in post Apartheid South Africa, which tackles the delicate issues of identity politics.

She wrote that debut novel book while studying towards a medical degree at UCT. Since then, this young writer has written and published two other works, ‘Period Pain’ and ‘Spilt Milk’. Dr Mabaso sat down with Nikiwe Bikitsha on this episode of FTFWS.

At just 21, Dr Kopano Matlwa Mabaso, had written a best selling and critically acclaimed novel &lsquo;Coconut&rsquo;. A coming of age story set in post Apartheid South Africa, which tackles the delicate issues of identity politics.
She wrote that debut novel book while studying towards a medical degree at UCT. Since then, this young writer has written and published two other works, &lsquo;Period Pain&rsquo; and &lsquo;Spilt Milk&rsquo;. Dr Mabaso sat down with Nikiwe Bikitsha on this episode of FTFWS.

Dr Kopano Matlwa Mabaso

In this episode, we meet Adri Williams, the MD and co-owner of Khayelitsha Cookies. Hers is a story of unshakeable faith, finding your purpose, and the incredible ripple effects of social entrepreneurship.

In this episode, we meet Adri Williams, the MD and co-owner of Khayelitsha Cookies. Hers is a story of unshakeable faith, finding your purpose, and the incredible ripple effects of social entrepreneurship.

Meet Siya Kolisi

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