Tag: Ruda talks change
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Aimee Barrett-Theron, the shy little girl who grew up to be an Olympic rugby ref
Aimee Barrett-Theron was 12 years old, watching the Sydney Olympics on TV, when she turned to her mom and said: “One day, I’m going to be there.” Never underestimate the power of a childhood dream, especially when it’s expressed as a goal.
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Jonathan Kaplan, SA’s best-loved whistle-blower, on the agonies and joys of life after the game
It’s the loneliest position on a rugby field. In the heat of the battle, surrounded by opposing forces whose mission is to storm and conquer, the referee must maintain law and order with sharp eyes, deep knowledge, swift reflexes, intense fitness, and a skin thick enough to withstand a barrage of catcalls from the crowd. …
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The constantly busy life of SA’s number one champion of arts and letters
Art is long, the ancient Romans used to say; life is short. Proof of this can be found in the abundant statues and frescoes you can still find in Rome, left over from those imperial days, while you’ll battle to find any actual ancient Romans. In Africa, birthplace of humanity, the evidence of art’s longevity…
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From Hoop Dreams to Hip Hop, the Business Secrets of Tibz, SA’s Number One Influencer
And in South Africa, when it comes to defining and monetising cool, there are few who are as practised at the art as Tebello Tibz Motosane.
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How Leandie du Randt learned to overcome rejection and finally feel comfortable in her own skin
When she was just a little girl, Leandie du Randt would sing and dance at home, with her very own camera crew following her around. The fact that the crew consisted entirely of her mom was a trivial matter, since those happy hours in the make-believe limelight set the scene for what would later become…
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The happy ever after-life of Matthew Booth, the former Bafana Bafana tall guy
As he tells Ruda in this candid and revealing interview, he’s been busying himself with training, youth development, running a charitable trust, studying for a degree in political science, and writing a book about what he calls the “after-life” of footballers, 75% of whom “will either be divorced, bankrupt, drug or alcohol-dependent or a mixture…
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Mandy Wiener, SA’s most hardcore crime reporter, on why raising toddlers is tougher than dealing with criminals
Now the senior crime and investigative reporter for News24, Mandy sat down with Ruda to talk about the joys and challenges of journalism, and why raising toddlers is far harder than dealing with any politician or criminal.
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Meet Melusi Tshabalala the man who is uniting South Africans one Zulu word at a time
Melusi Tshabalala sat down to talk to Ruda about being an ad man, navigating corporate South Africa, his passion for isiZulu uniting South Africa and building the foundation for a great country for his children.
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Podcast: Ruda Talks Change with Gareth Cliff
What led to his decision to quit a stable, comfortable job at 5FM and enter uncharted territory with Cliff Central?
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Michael Mol, the dashing TV doctor who wants to change your life
Dreams do come true, because Michael grew up to become Dr Mol, General Practitioner, saver and changer of lives. Including, as it turned out, his own.