Earlier this week, we reflected on the Comrades Marathon by speaking to runners and unpacking their motivation to take on the ultimate human race. This morning, we speak to somebody who has not only conquered the marathon but he has made history by collecting his 50th medal at the age of 74. We speak to him about his love for running, the causes he has supported over the years and the legacy he has built over years. 

Guest: Louise Massyn - 50x comrades marathon medalist and

Earlier this week, we reflected on the Comrades Marathon by speaking to runners and unpacking their motivation to take on the ultimate human race. This morning, we speak to somebody who has not only conquered the marathon but he has made history by collecting his 50th medal at the age of 74. We speak to him about his love for running, the causes he has supported over the years and the legacy he has built over years.&nbsp;
Guest: Louise Massyn - 50x comrades marathon medalist and

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Talking about the role the government plays in pushing the innovation sector. It's mostly at events like this one where one notices how many innovative ideas our country is producing. 

Guest(OB): Dr Nomalungelo Gina - Deputy Minister of the Department of Science Technology and Innovation

Talking about the role the government plays in pushing the innovation sector. It's mostly at events like this one where one notices how many innovative ideas our country is producing.&nbsp;
Guest(OB): Dr Nomalungelo Gina - Deputy Minister of the Department of Science Technology and Innovation

SA Innovation Week - The role government plays in pushing the innovation sector.

TheTechnology Innovation Agency is also marking 15 years of existence, so we wrap-up this segment by talking to them about their long-term strategy and national priorities. Also, what role are they playing in economic growth and job creation? 

Guest(OB): Loyiso Tyira - Board Chairperson of the Technology Innovation Agency

The Technology Innovation Agency is also marking 15 years of existence, so we wrap-up this segment by talking to them about their long-term strategy and national priorities. Also, what role are they playing in economic growth and job creation?&nbsp;
Guest(OB): Loyiso Tyira - Board Chairperson of the Technology Innovation Agency

Technology Innovation Agency 15 years of existence

We come to you live this morning from the Nasrec Expo Centre in the south of Johannesburg where the inaugural South African Innovation Week is taking place.It is hosted by the Technology Innovation Agency, an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation in partnership with South African Innovation Summit. The event which runs till Friday brings together the country's innovators, industry and funders. 

Guest(OB): Patrick Krappie - Executive for Innovation Enabling at the Technology Innovation Agency

We come to you live this morning from the Nasrec Expo Centre in the south of Johannesburg where the inaugural South African Innovation Week is taking place. It is hosted by the Technology Innovation Agency, an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation in partnership with South African Innovation Summit. The event which runs till Friday brings together the country's innovators, industry and funders.&nbsp;
Guest(OB): Patrick Krappie - Executive for Innovation Enabling at the Technology Innovation Agency

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