Best Backlog Battle Podcasts (2025)

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Cape Talk Nedbank Business Ignite: Bio-Pak 9:31

18h ago9:31

9:31

Nedbank Business Ignite celebrates our fearless entrepreneur who challenge the norm and see opportunity where others see obstacles. Bio-Pak is a South African-based manufacturer of home compostable food packaging, including coffee cups, lids, and cartons. Their core offering is sustainable, plastic-free packaging that breaks down naturally in a hom…

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The quest to break the 4-minute mile for women 6:26

19h ago6:26

6:26

Is the elusive four-minute mile for women within reach? The current world record for the distance is held by Faith Kipyegon and sits at 4’07,64”, after being set on 21 July 2023 at a Diamond League meeting in Monaco. But to break the four-minute barrier, Kipyegon will need to improve on her best time by 2 seconds a lap when she attempts the feat on…

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Malusi Gigaba’s battle with Showmax: show none or show it all? 6:46

19h ago6:46

6:46

Legal expert Emma Sadleir Berkowitz joined John Maytham to give a legal perspective on the battle between former Cabinet minister Malusi Gigaba and streaming platform Showmax, over an episode of the Untied docuseries featuring explosive claims from his ex-wife, Nomachule Mngoma. Gigaba is seeking to block the broadcast, citing reputational damage a…

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A World View from London: Iran and Israel ignore Trump’s ceasefire 4:05

19h ago4:05

4:05

The latest on the conflict between Israel and Iran; Safety regulators target Tesla’s erratic robot taxis; and the Queen Elizabeth memorial with a bridge inspired by her wedding tiara. Vicki Turner shares details on these stories with John Maytham. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme …

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The Gupta Saxonwold properties go under the hammer – auctioneers weigh in 7:37

20h ago7:37

7:37

Graham van Niekerk, National Operations Manager at Park Village Auctions, speaks to John Maytham about the upcoming sale of the Gupta Saxonwold properties. Graham shares insights into why this auction is generating so much public interest, the type of buyers they’re seeing, and how this sale fits into Park Village’s broader experience with high-pro…

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Netanyahu’s Iran mission has been a failure and a slap in the face for Trump 8:57

20h ago8:57

8:57

Dr Ori Goldberg is an independent analyst, who holds a PhD in Middle Eastern Studies with a specialisation in Iranian affairs. He is a former university professor and national security consultant. He speaks to John Maytham about why Israel’s mission into Iran a failure has been, and how U.S President Donald Trump was used to further Benjamin Netany…

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GroundUp News: MPs not satisfied with SASSA’s new verification process 10:19

21h ago10:19

10:19

National Treasury could withhold funds to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) if it finds that conditions attached to its budget allocation are not being met, and among those conditions is the verification of grant recipients; the Western Cape High Court is hearing the application by the City of Cape Town to evict dozens of people livi…

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Are commuters and taxi drivers now safe as CATA and CODETA resolve route conflicts? 4:50

21h ago4:50

4:50

After eight lives were lost in violent clashes over lucrative routes, the Cape Almagamated Taxi Association(Cata) and the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association(Codeta) have reached an agreement on key routes, including the Mfuleni–Somerset Route. John Maytham speaks to chair of the SA National Taxi Council’s Western Cape branch, Man…

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RMB Africa Focus Season 4: Africa’s competitive edge in global markets 7:08

1d ago7:08

7:08

Guest: Crystal Orderson The RMB Africa Focus series is back on CapeTalk to give insights into Africa’s economic resilience and why the continent remains central to global investment conversations. John Maytham speaks to Crystal Orderson about Africa’s competitive edge in global markets. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the …

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Cape Talk Nedbank Business Ignite : Kapablock 7:40

1d ago7:40

7:40

Guest: Andrew Frost | Managing Director of Kapablock Cape Talk Nedbank Business Ignite : Kapablock Nedbank Business Ignite celebrates our fearless entrepreneur who challenge the norm and see opportunity where others see obstacles. Kapablock is a manufacturing business which produces four different and distinct products - each with their own brand. …

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Birds, Sex and Beauty: An Interview with author Matt Ridley 9:43

2d ago9:43

9:43

Guest: Matt Ridley | Science writer, journalist and businessman Why do some birds put on an elaborate dance in order to attract a mate? Does it ensure the survival of the species? Matt Ridley is a science writer, journalist and businessman, and his latest book “Birds, Sex and Beauty” continues the search for answers which the likes of Charles Darwi…

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The World View from London with Vicki Turner: Russia stands with Iran 4:34

1d ago4:34

4:34

Russia has announced it will stand with Iran in the face of US attack; the new Vera C telescope in Chile promising a more sharply-focused look into space; a very old and valuable violin stolen in a pub. Vicki Turner shares details on these stories with John Maytham Russia has announced it will stand with Iran in the face of US attack; the new Vera …

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Iran strikes US base in Qatar 6:53

2d ago6:53

6:53

Guest: Professor Mehran Kamrava, Professor of Government at Georgetown University in Qatar Iran launched a missile attack on Monday (23 June 2025) targeting a US missile base in Qatar, in what it said was retaliation for American strikes against its nuclear sites over the weekend. To get a sense of the implications this will have on the current sit…

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How will conflict between U.S and Iran affect our fuel prices? 5:25

2d ago5:25

5:25

Guest: Tracey-Lee Solomon | Economist at Bureau for Economic Research The world is watching the oil price, as Iran hits back at the U.S for bombing their nuclear sites. Tracey-Lee Solomons is an economist at the Bureau for Economic Research and joins John Maytham to discuss the impact this may have on fuel prices on South Africa. Good Morning Cape …

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What the Hack! Cloud security, anti-poaching tech, and how not to confuse your AI 8:15

2d ago8:15

8:15

Guest: Arthur Goldstuck, CEO of World Wide Worx and Editor-in-Chief of Gadget.co.za On this week’s episode of What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to John Maytham after attending Amazon Web Services’ re:Inforce Cybersecurity Conference, where the biggest story is the growing arms race in the cloud - providers must keep systems open and accessibl…

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Ja well no fine: Young readers given library amnesty over school holidays 7:17

2d ago7:17

7:17

Guest: Naziem Hardy | Heads up the Libraries acquisitions unit for the City of Cape Town Coinciding with the winter school break, the City of Cape Town’s Libraries and Information Service will be having a fine-free week for patrons up to the age of 17 during the week of 30 June to 5 July 2025. During this week patrons may return the items to any li…

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CapeTalk Nedbank Business Ignite Finalist : The Sauce Queen, Bruce Isaacs 13:51

3d ago13:51

13:51

Nedbank Business Ignite celebrates our fearless entrepreneur who challenge the norm and see opportunity where others see obstacles. The Sauce Queen's business model is characterized by innovative approaches, leveraging exceptional flavour and value adding to create new value propositions and serve customer needs more efficiently. They created a new…

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UFS to launch South Africa’s second veterinary science training facility 8:22

3d ago8:22

8:22

Dr Nalize Scheepers from the Department of Sustainable Food Systems and Development at the University of the Free State speaks to Pippa Hudson, standing in for Lester Kiewit, about the institution’s new veterinary science programme — only the second of its kind in South Africa. She explains how the initiative aims to address the country’s critical …

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A World View from London: Trump bombs Iran. What now? 4:36

3d ago4:36

4:36

President Donald Trump celebrates dropping bombs on Iran, female tennis players show not all athletes are good sports, and a little black bear is finally freed from a plastic bin lid after two years. Vicki Turner shares details on these stories with Pippa Hudson. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.…

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Why you should change your passwords now: Biggest info leak in history exposes 16 billion passwords 5:47

3d ago5:47

5:47

Pippa Hudson speaks to Craig Pedersen, director of the Computer Guy Forensics, about the largest data and password leak in history with 16billion passwords and credentials exposed. It has prompted Google to advise users to change passwords immediately. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This progr…

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Trump plunges U.S into Middle East war with bombing raid 7:06

3d ago7:06

7:06

Pippa Hudson speaks to Naeem Jeenah, Senior Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA), about the U.S’ bombing of Iran’s suspected nuclear sites, with President Donald Trump calling it a huge success. Iran has hit back to say they had evacuated at least one of the sites, and that the U.S had effectively now entered the…

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Money on a Monday: Navigating unpaid school fees, legal duties, debt, and exemptions 8:48

3d ago8:48

8:48

Ashleigh Laurent, Legal Counsel at TPN from MRI Software, speaks to Pippa Hudson about the growing challenge of unpaid school fees in South Africa. They discuss the legal duties of schools and parents, the importance of clear communication around debt and exemptions, and practical steps to manage this complex issue. Ashleigh shares valuable insight…

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Cape Town teen wins global eco-journalism award for photo of post-fire regrowth 9:34

3d ago9:34

9:34

WESSA CEO Cindy-Lee Cloete speaks to Pippa Hudson about Cape Town student Alexandra de Roo’s first-place win in the global Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) International Competition. Cloete, who launched the programme in South Africa back in 2018, reflects on what this milestone means for environmental education and the rise of African you…

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Cape Talk Nedbank Business Ignite Finalist - Bus Cuisine 8:54

6d ago8:54

8:54

Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don…

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The fight to save The Naked Scientist: Dr Chris Smith on the line 5:26

6d ago5:26

5:26

Dr Chris Smith, the familiar voice behind The Naked Scientist and long-time Cape Talk contributor, speaks to Lester Kiewit about his looming redundancy from Cambridge University. He unpacks the impact of the university’s budget cuts on his dual role as science communicator and hospital virologist, and what’s at stake if The Naked Scientist is force…

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Sandra Prinsloo brings powerful one-woman show to the Kultura Festival 8:24

6d ago8:24

8:24

Sandra Prinsloo speaks to Lester Kiewit about her compelling one-woman show Kamphoer – Die Verhaal van Susan Nell, opening the Kultura Festival at Curro Durbanville High School. Based on a true story from the Anglo-Boer War and performed in Afrikaans with English surtitles, Prinsloo shares insights into the powerful themes of trauma, resilience, an…

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Why so cross? Anger at rave in St George’s Cathedral 9:23

6d ago9:23

9:23

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dean Terry Lester, the Dean of the St George’s Cathedral about the negative reaction by some members of the public to a rave party they hosted on Youth Day, June 16. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cap…

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A World View from London: Hell in Middle East if US backs Israel’s Iran attack 5:38

6d ago5:38

5:38

Iran's deputy Foreign Minister warns the US joining Israeli strikes on Iran would cause hell in the region; a Chinese man is jailed for life in the UK for drugging and raping 10 women; and Michelle Obama directly addresses those divorce rumours, but is it enough to stop the rumour mill? Vicki Turner shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewi…

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Parliament: Week in Review with Tara Roos 8:23

6d ago8:23

8:23

Parliament: Week in Review Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive…

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Irish rap band’s terror case questions freedom of speech in the UK 10:34

6d ago10:34

10:34

Lester Kiewit speaks to Fahad Ansari, director of London-based Riverway Law, about a case which has called into question UK’s laws and freedom of speech. Currently a member of an Irish rap group called Kneecap is before the court, facing a terror charge for waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert in November last year. Under UK law, it is illegal to d…

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What’s next for Cape Town’s glitzy landmark, The Ritz? 5:41

6d ago5:41

5:41

Ash Muller, property broker and Mail & Guardian columnist, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the recent sale of The Ritz Hotel in Sea Point, reportedly for around R240 million. They discuss the rich history of this iconic Cape Town building, its significance in the local property market, and what the future might hold under new ownership. Ash shares in…

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Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Evacuating citizens from Middle East, freezing aid and small pub reopens 6:33

6d ago6:33

6:33

Australia and New Zealand working to evacuate citizens from Middle East, New Zealand freezes aid to Cook Islands and Pub reopens after 6 months in Western Australian town. Katie Macdonald shares all the details with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic…

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Jameekah Liedman on Wingfield and Paint City settlers’ eviction 8:19

7d ago8:19

8:19

Jameelah Liedman, Kensington CPF representative, spoke to Lester about the community’s reaction to the eviction of settlers from Wingfield tents in Kensington and Paint City in Bellville. The eviction operation was launched by the City of Cape Town with Home Affairs and Public Works on 18 June 2025. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a po…

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Cape Talk Nedbank Business Ignite Finalist - The Shred Skatepark 11:51

7d ago11:51

11:51

Action sports, local culture, youth empowerment, and small business collaboration come together at the Shred Skatepark, which is more than just an indoor skating facility. We offer skate sessions, private bookings, lessons, birthday parties, venue rentals, and gear rentals, while also housing small local businesses including a barber, tattoo artist…

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DHL Stadium CEO joins us from Manchester ahead of Boks vs Barbarians clash 4:11

7d ago4:11

4:11

Gina Woodburn, CEO of DHL Stadium, speaks to Lester Kiewit from Manchester where she is attending the global Stadium Business Summit. She shares insights into how Cape Town’s stadium is benchmarking itself against some of the world’s leading venues and gives us a preview of preparations for the upcoming Springboks vs Barbarians match on 28 June. Fr…

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South African children with ADHD face treatment barriers due to prescription rules 13:02

7d ago13:02

13:02

Professor Renata Schoeman speaks to Lester Kiewit on CapeTalk about the significant challenges South African children with ADHD and their families face due to restrictive monthly prescription rules for methylphenidate. She highlights how these regulations force families, especially those in the public health sector, to make frequent clinic visits, …

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A World View from London: Gaza Food Tragedy, Bali Volcano Chaos, and US Hotel Gator 7:16

7d ago7:16

7:16

Dozens are feared dead in Gaza after reports emerged of another deadly incident—this time as civilians queued for food. In Indonesia, volcanic activity has forced the closure of all flights to and from Bali, disrupting travel and raising safety concerns. And in the U.S., hotel guests got a shock when an alligator made an unexpected appearance in th…

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Western Cape Government’s Anti-Extortion Summit 5:26

7d ago5:26

5:26

High levels of extortion in the Western Cape is threatening livelihoods, small businesses, infrastructure development, and public services. The Western Cape Government is now holding a Multi-Sectoral Anti-Extortion Summit to address the problem. Lester Kiewit speaks to Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, t…

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Concerned Stellenbosch University staff call for a strong stand against the genocide in Gaza 11:07

7d ago11:07

11:07

Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Sandy Liebenberg, Distinguished Professor and the HF Oppenheimer Chair in Human Rights Law in the Faculty of Law at Stellenbosch University, about a statement calling for the university to take a stand against the genocide in Palestine. More than 200 university staff members signed the statement calling for a cessation …

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How we reimagine and repurpose spaces of historical trauma for healing and reflection 11:03

7d ago11:03

11:03

Calvyn Gilfellan, Chief Executive of the Castle of Good Hope, speaks to Lester Kiewit about how we reimagine and repurpose spaces marked by historical trauma, violence and colonial memory. He unpacks the Castle’s transition from a symbol of colonial power to a space that fosters public engagement, education and healing — and reflects on the broader…

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Cape Talk Nedbank Business Ignite Finalist - Health Island 9:36

8d ago9:36

9:36

Health Island, founded by business owner Philip Rubin and a finalist in the Cape Talk Nedbank Business Ignite competition, is a one-stop shop for healthy grab-and-go snacks. The business supplies customers nationally through vending machines, bulk office deliveries on standing orders, and curated hampers for staff appreciation, wellness days, and e…

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Jack and the beanstalk brings magical holiday fun for kids to the Baxter Theatre 6:40

8d ago6:40

6:40

Steven Stead, writer and director of Jack and the Beanstalk, chats to Lester Kiewit about bringing KickstArt Theatre’s award-winning pantomime tradition to Cape Town for the very first time. With the school holidays fast approaching, he shares what families can expect from this magical production at the Baxter Theatre, running from 3 to 27 July 202…

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Sports betting is costing our economy 11:45

8d ago11:45

11:45

How harmful is gambling to our economy? Sports betting has become extremely popular in South Africa, and as much as it is quite legal as an industry, it could be argued that much of South Africa’s hard earned disposable income is channelled away from the “real” economy. Lester Kiewit speaks to Johan Fourie, professor and director of the Laboratory …

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A World View from London: Trump Targets Iran, Gold-Plated Phones, and Surgical Selfie Warnings 7:12

8d ago7:12

7:12

Donald Trump has posted fresh online threats aimed at Iran, fuelling tensions amid an already volatile Middle East climate. Meanwhile, in the world of presidential merchandising, Trump-branded gold mobile phones are reportedly on sale—yes, really. And doctors are urging patients to stop filming themselves during operations, as a bizarre new trend i…

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Murder accused wrote heartfelt letter to Ramaphosa bemoaning SA’s crime rate 10:22

8d ago10:22

10:22

Lester Kiewit speaks to independent researcher and writer Bianca Van Wyk, about a murder case in the Mthatha Magistrate’s court where a man is accused of murdering his partner. As cover for his alleged crime, he wrote an emotional letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa saying he can no longer live in a country overrun by crime and criminals. Accused M…

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Facts do not support Capitec CEOs claim of SA’s 10 percent unemployment rate 11:13

8d ago11:13

11:13

Lester Kiewit speaks to independent economist Duma Gqubule about the country’s true unemployment rate, and why an assertion by Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie, that it hovers close to 10percent is merely “voodoo” stats with no foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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GroundUp exposes birth certificate backlog, municipal chaos, and missing evidence in police torture case 6:38

8d ago6:38

6:38

The Children’s Institute has taken government to court over its late birth registration backlog; Theewaterskloof is in a stinking mess due to poor governance; and a document has gone missing in a police torture case. Lester Kiewit speaks to Daniel Steyn of GroundUp News about these stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Challenges in Transport Minister’s call to formalise taxi sector 6:40

8d ago6:40

6:40

Lester Kiewit speaks to Isaack Lesole, the CEO and host of Transit Ringas podcast. They discuss the challenges faced by government in bringing the sector into the formalised business fold, in line with the recent call by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Africa Report with The Continent: Kigali leaves regional bloc 5:37

9d ago5:37

5:37

Lester Kiewit gets The Africa Report with Kiri Rupiah of The Continent. They discuss Rwanda’s decision to leave the regional bloc over the DRC; paramilitary group leaves Mali; a South Sudanese editor re-emerges after six months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Nedbank Business Ignite - Right2Write free school book initiative 10:04

9d ago10:04

10:04

The Right2Write initiative affords the commercial world the unique opportunity to make a direct contribution to the education of youth by providing free exclusively branded school exercise books to learners across the country, while using that same opportunity to market their brand to a young and very influential target market, no matter the brand.…

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