Novaneer Podcast with Jabu Mtwa

This episode is part of our #SuperNovaWomen series, which shines a light on the incredible and diverse women within the Nova Pioneer Community.In this episode, Jabu is joined by Class of 2020 alumna and Wits University student, Zainub Butt, to recount her final year at Nova Pioneer and her transition to Wits. Zainub also discusses how she managed stress during exam season and how she approached maintaining friendships made at school when transitioning to university.- - - - - - - - - - - -🎪 Get ready, Nova Pioneer families… it’s SHOWTIME! We’re thrilled to announce our first-ever Nova Pioneer’s Got Talent happening on 29 November at 5pm. Contact your school to secure your tickets today! 🎟️- - - - - - - - - - - -📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application.📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel.📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This episode is part of our #SuperNovaWomen series, which shines a light on the incredible and diverse women within the Nova Pioneer Community.In this episode, Jabu is joined by Swazi Mpila, Senior Leadership and Innovation Teacher, for a moving conversation around navigating life, race and identity as a black woman in South Africa. Swazi discusses her experience as a woman in South Africa, how her experiences in South Africa translated to her studies in Scotland, and her advice to young women and men seeking to thrive in a different environment. - - - - - - - - - - - -🎪 Get ready, Nova Pioneer families… it’s SHOWTIME! We’re thrilled to announce our first-ever Nova Pioneer’s Got Talent happening on 29 November at 5pm. Contact your school to secure your tickets today! 🎟️- - - - - - - - - - - -📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application.📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel.📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This episode is part of our #SuperNovaWomen series, which shines a light on the incredible and diverse women within the Nova Pioneer Community.In this episode, Jabu is joined by Nova Pioneer Director of Schools (formerly School Leader at NP North Riding), Nneamaka Eziukwu, to discuss how her identity as a mother informs her approach in her roles at Nova Pioneer, parental involvement in supporting mindset growth of children, how to incentivise students to achieve the best grades, and the significance of women in leadership in modern times.- - - - - - - - - - - -🎪 Get ready, Nova Pioneer families… it’s SHOWTIME! We’re thrilled to announce our first-ever Nova Pioneer’s Got Talent happening on 29 November at 5pm. Contact your school to secure your tickets today! 🎟️- - - - - - - - - - - -📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application.📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel.📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

This episode is part of our #SuperNovaWomen series, which shines a light on the incredible and diverse women within the Nova Pioneer Community.In this episode, Jabu is joined by Marjorie Meyers, Dean of Students at Nova Pioneer Ormonde, to discuss her experience in Kenya during Nova Pioneer's annual South Africa-Kenya Exchange Programme, her philosophy for creating a thriving school environment and how her motherly traits overlap with her role as Dean of Students.- - - - - - - - - - - -🎪 Get ready, Nova Pioneer families… it’s SHOWTIME! We’re thrilled to announce our first-ever Nova Pioneer’s Got Talent happening on 29 November at 5pm. Contact your school to secure your tickets today! 🎟️- - - - - - - - - - - -📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application.📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel.📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

In this episode, Jabu is joined by Nova Pioneer Ormonde alumnus, Tshegofatso Langa. Tshegofatso, a brand ambassador and final-year B.A. Law student at Wits University, shares his tips and tools on how to balance being a content creator with demanding academic schedules at university or school. - - - - - - - - - - - -🎪 Get ready, Nova Pioneer families… it’s SHOWTIME! We’re thrilled to announce our first-ever Nova Pioneer’s Got Talent happening on 29 November at 5pm. Contact your school to secure your tickets today! 🎟️- - - - - - - - - - - -📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application.📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel.📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Gems for Dynamic Growth is a three-part self-development podcast series designed to help you unlock your full potential and take intentional steps toward a powerful future. Featuring speaker and award-winning author Ntando Makwela, each episode offers practical insights and mindset shifts to support your personal growth journey.In this third and final episode, Jabu and Ntando explore the power of laser focus, drawing from Ntando’s popular Substack article. They discuss the impulse to do more and why it often holds us back. The conversation unpacks the paradox of complexity, the benefits of doing more of less, and closes with three practical ways to structure your day with intention and clarity.- - - - - - - - - - -📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application.📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel.📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Gems for Dynamic Growth is a three-part self-development podcast series designed to help you unlock your full potential and take intentional steps toward a powerful future. Featuring speaker and award-winning author Ntando Makwela, each episode is packed with practical insights and mindset shifts to support your personal growth journey.In this second episode, Jabu and Ntando explore how setbacks can strengthen us instead of holding us back. They unpack the difference between an external and internal locus of control, then dive into the concept of antifragility, based on the work of Nassim Nicholas Taleb. The episode ends with a look at why people and organisations that embrace this mindset are more likely to thrive in uncertainty and change.- - - - - - - - - - -📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application.📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel.📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Gems for Dynamic Growth is a three-part self-development podcast series designed to help you unlock your full potential and take intentional steps toward a powerful future. Featuring speaker and award-winning author Ntando Makwela, each episode is packed with practical insights and mindset shifts to support your personal growth journey.In this first episode, Jabu and Ntando unpack our common understanding of values, why our actions sometimes feel disconnected from our goals, how values shape our beliefs, vision, limits, and morals, and how re-examining those values can help us take more aligned, intentional action. - - - - - - - - - - -📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application.📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel.📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

In this special episode, originally aired on PowerFM, Jabu shares the inspiration behind founding Ithuba Lethu Sports Hub and how the IOC Young Leaders Programme has shaped his journey. From humble beginnings to building a grassroots initiative with continental impact, Jabu reflects on the role of sport as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and community upliftment in Africa.- - - - - - - - - - -📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application.📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel.📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

In 2024, Nova Pioneer Recognized As A Top 10 World's Best School In Innovation, an incredible achievement recognising its vision for education in Africa in the 21st century.But what a school truly makes a school great? In this episode, Jabu sit down with Sizo Chalufu, School Leader at Nova Pioneer Midrand, to explore the key ingredients that define top-tier schools in South Africa and globally.Drawing from experiences at well-renowned institutions like Michaelhouse and St. Stithians, Sizo reflects on the lessons learned from leading high-performing schools. We also dissect Nova Pioneer’s unique education model, the challenges of sustaining excellence, and the role of parents and the community in shaping student success.- - - - - - - - - - -📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application.📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel.📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

In this episode, Jabu is joined by Loago, Tlotliso and Leah, three Grade 7 students from Nova Pioneer Ormonde, to dive into the history of Human Rights Day in South Africa, its connection to the Sharpeville Massacre, and why it remains significant today. They discuss the fundamental role of human rights in society, the key rights protected by South Africa’s Constitution, and how we can ensure they are respected in our daily lives.- - - - - - - - - - -📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application.📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel.📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

In this episode, Jabu sits down with Ms. Sameerah Mohamed, Dean of Students at Nova Pioneer Ormonde Primary, to explore the challenges and opportunities of parenting in the digital age. They discuss the impact of electronic devices on children's mental health and self-esteem, as well as the positive role technology plays in learning. Sameerah shares insights into how Nova Pioneer integrates technology into the classroom and offers practical tips for parents on setting healthy boundaries while leveraging digital tools for education.- - - - - - - - - - -📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application.📩 To get in touch with Sameerah, email smahomed@novapioneer.com 📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel.📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

In this episode, Jabu is joined by Dean of Students at Nova Pioneer Ormonde, Sameerah Mahomed, who shares insights on how being Dean of Students has contributed to her unique perspective on parenting. Sameerah also discusses common traits in students that can guide effective parenting, different parenting styles and practical advice for parents to nurture and support their child’s growth at Nova Pioneer.- - - - - - - - - - -📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application.📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel.📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

In this trailer episode, Jabu and Sameerah Mahomed, Dean of Students at Nova Pioneer Ormonde Primary, introduce a new podcast series all about parenting and raising confident, well-rounded and empathetic children in the 21st century.- - - - - - - - - - -📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application.📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel.📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

This episode features an exclusive interview excerpt from the 2024 Alumni Summit, where Jabu engages in a candid conversation with Senator Eddy Oketch, Senator of Migori State and Founder of Ongoza. They discuss his upbringing, the inspiration behind founding Ongoza amid civil violence in Kenya, and respond to thought-provoking questions from Nova Pioneer alumni. - - - - - - - - - - - 📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application. 📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

In this episode, the School Head of Nova Pioneer Ormonde Senior, Theuns Opperman, joins Jabu to reflect on his eight years at Nova Pioneer, the lessons learned about the Cambridge curriculum over the years, and Nova Pioneer's unique approach to delivering it. As one of the key individuals involved in developing and currently implementing NP Flex, Mr. Opperman provides an in-depth explanation of its unique benefits for homeschooling students.- - - - - - - - - - -📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application.📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel.📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

In this episode, Nova Pioneer Ormonde Dean of Academics, Basil Mackenzie, explains the context and reasoning behind Nova Pioneer's new service offering, NP Flex. - - - - - - - - - - -📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application.📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel.📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

In this episode, Jabu is joined by Nova Pioneer founding group member and current Ormonde Head of School, Ms. Happy Seshoka, for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of the 2025 school year.. Ms. Happy reflects on Nova Pioneer’s 10th anniversary, comparing their time as Head of Pastoral Care (2015–2017) to her current role as Head of School (2022–onwards), and her leadership and professiona development approach at NPO Primary, challenges and rewards of being a principal. Ms. Happy also offers a word of encouragement and advice to Novaneers preparing for an exciting new year.

In this episode, Jabu is joined by University of Pretoria Investment Management graduate, Menzi Nkambule, to reflect on his university experience. The Nova Pioneer Class of 2019 alumnus discusses his motivations for enrolling at a university, how to maximise opportunities through networking and extracurricular activities and the value of completing the Cambridge curriculum in a tertiary education context. Menzi also shares skills gained from his degree, his future aspirations, and advice for Novaneers exploring their next step. - - - - - - - - - - 📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application. 📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ channel. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ 

In this episode, Jabu provides a summary of a Mental Health Awareness session he attended featuring Fulham FC defender Calvin Bassey, the tools that Jabu has used to overcome his own mental challenges this year, the importance of viewing things in proportion, and his message of encouragement to students going into exams this coming month. - - - - - - - - - - 📝 Want to become a Novaneer? ⁠⁠Apply to Nova Pioneer⁠⁠ now and remember to select “Novaneer Podcast” on the “How did you hear about us” section of the online application. 📺 Subscribe to Nova Pioneer SA’s ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ channel. 📲 Follow us: ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠  Produced by Jabu Mtwa. Theme music by Hāzy.