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Future Cities Africa podcast

Dan Claassen

Future Cities Africa hosts digital discussions with thought leaders and experts at the forefront of major trends, projects, innovations, challenges and opportunities impacting the future of...

Episodes

20 of 107 episodes

Municipal Optimisation: What the Data Reveals Once You Actually Look

The Municipal Professional, Episode 2 Produced by Future Cities Africa in collaboration with Ignite. Municipalities are frequently over-reso...

23:29Oct 1, 2026

What Professionalisation Really Means - and Why Local Government Keeps Getting It Wrong

The Municipal Professional Series - Episode 1 - produced by Future Cities Africa in collaboration with Ignite Most municipalities believe th...

33:26Aug 26, 2026

What Professionalisation Really Means - and Why Local Government Keeps Getting It Wrong

The Municipal Professional Series - Episode 1 - produced by Future Cities Africa in collaboration with Ignite Most municipalities believe th...

33:26Aug 26, 2026

Women in Corporate: From Influence to Impact

Guests: Nasmera Buckus, Chief Operating Officer, Greater Tygerberg Partnership · Dr Shirley Zinn, Chair of the V&A Waterfront and Wesgro · P...

42:31Jul 17, 2026

Drakenstein: Effective Leadership, Good Governance and Getting Things Done

Eleven clean audits. South Africa's best secondary city. The Western Cape's best municipality. Drakenstein doesn't talk about good governanc...

38:54Jun 11, 2026

The Logic of Local Government Finance

Many of South Africa's municipalities are under enormous pressure - and most people in the sector know it. Drawing on a paper he wrote title...

38:49Jun 3, 2026

Built on Values: Governance and Innovation in Bergrivier

Built on Values: Governance, Digital Transformation and a Vision for Bergrivier | Innovation in Local Government Series Presented by Busines...

18:06May 25, 2026

Connected and Competitive: African Transport Infrastructure Lessons from the Front Lines

Key Themes from the Discussion Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and Stakeholder Participation Drawing from experience on cross-border proj...

14:53Feb 18, 2026

From Joburg is Finished to Watch This Space - The Jozi My Jozi Turnaround

Dive into the movement flipping Johannesburg's story from 'the city is finished' to 'watch this space'. In just two years Jozi My Jozi has l...

14:03Dec 12, 2025

Swartland Municipality: Stability-Driven Success Leading in Financial Excellence and Digital Innovation

Welcome to the Local Government Innovation Series on Future Cities Africa, presented by Business Engineering. Explore how Swartland Municipa...

16:03Dec 11, 2025

Future-Proofing Cities: Rapid Urbanisation, Young Democracy, Real Solutions

Dive in to what rapid urbanisation actually looks like on the ground: from the unique challenges of a 30-year-old democracy and a super-youn...

20:09Dec 10, 2025

Survive the AI Apocalypse: A Guide for Solutionists

Dan Claassen sits down with Bronwyn Williams, co-author of the explosive new book Survive the AI Apocalypse: A Guide for Solutionists. It ca...

24:22Dec 2, 2025

Kouga Municipality: Leadership, Accountability, and the Power of Digital Innovation

Presented by Business Engineering Guest: Dawie de Jager, Deputy Municipal Manager, Kouga Local Municipality Episode Focus: How Kouga went fr...

17:43Dec 2, 2025

The Role and Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility in South Africa

Dive into the impactful corporate social responsibility initiatives of the Sanlam Foundation. This episode explores how Sanlam Foundation dr...

18:45Oct 21, 2025

Victoria Falls' Innovation and Path to Sustainable Growth by 2030

His Worship, Councillor, Prince, Thuso Moyo, Mayor of City of Victoria Falls, outlines the city's post-2020 infrastructure upgrades, communi...

11:00Oct 6, 2025

Advancing South African Local Government: Key Initiatives For Transformation

We discuss key initiatives driving change, including improving financial management and assurance in municipalities, prioritising performanc...

20:20Sep 30, 2025

Harare's Urban Evolution: Lessons in Resilience and Collaborative City Building

Uncover key lessons from Harare's growth and the role of ordinary people in driving urban change. My guest today is Davison Muchadenyika, Se...

28:26Sep 8, 2025

Innovating Kariba: Transforming Governance and Community Life

Welcome to the Local Government Innovation Series on Future Cities Africa, presented by Business Engineering. Mayor Ralph Nyasha Maoneyi of...

21:32Aug 12, 2025

Unpacking Bellville's Informal Food Market: A Hub for Urban Resilience and Food Security

Bellville's vibrant informal food market showcases its vital role in South Africa's informal economy as we, presented by the Greater Tygerbe...

39:03Jul 8, 2025

The Kamiesberg Local Municipality Innovative Transformation Journey

Welcome to the Local Government Innovation Series on Future Cities Africa, presented by Business Engineering. Nestled in the heart of Namaqu...

14:50Jun 22, 2025