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Today we say a heartbreaking goodbye to our friend and colleague, Warrick Stock known as DJ Warras 💔. Your laugh, your fire on the mic and your favourite words – “take it easy” – will stay with us forever. You brought energy, heart and honesty into every room you walked into.

Rest easy, Warras. Thank you for the memories, the moments and the vibes. We’ll carry you with us, always 🕊️🖤.

BizTrendsTV special edition: Managing Editor Danette Breitenbach sits down with leading SA futurist and trend strategist Bronwyn Williams to unpack what’s shaping Africa’s business landscape right now. From practical AI impact in organisations to the future of money (crypto and digital currencies), Bronwyn shares Flux Trends’ latest foresight signals, where Africa is leapfrogging global
markets, and why Afro-optimism is a strategic advantage.

They also explore what’s holding organisations back from acting on insight, the rising value of human creativity and cultural capital in an AI-driven world, and the key skills African youth need for the next decade.

Full episode streaming now on BizTrendsTV, Apple, Spotify & YouTube. Link in bio 🔗

In this episode of RAPT BizTrendz, host Bronwyn Williams sits down with Mongezi Mtati — Senior Brand Strategist at Rogerwilco and host of The Lead Creative Podcast — to unpack the latest Township CX Report: Breaking Boundaries.

Now in its fifth year, this influential study highlights how township markets are evolving faster than ever. Mongezi explores the shifting dynamics shaping consumer behaviour, from the rise of digital word-of-mouth, to the role of TikTok, WhatsApp and Facebook in product discovery, to the growing trust in registered spaza shops.

We dive into:
Who’s shaping the township consumer conversation — from entrepreneurs to big brandsHow digital platforms are redefining influence and trustWhy affordability, flavour, and culture remain non-negotiables for township shoppersThe practical steps brands need to take to succeed in these dynamic marketsMongezi’s bold prediction for the next five years of township retailA powerful, insight-packed conversation for marketers, strategists, and brands wanting to truly understand the future of township markets.

Stream the full episode now on Apple,YouTube & Spotify. Link in bio 🔗