# ttpod (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover ttpod. Page: Feed: --- ## [TTPod 5.4: "Journey of a Candidate Town Planner" - In Conversation with Tunisia Cassim](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talking-transformation-po/episodes/TTPod-5-4-Journey-of-a-Candidate-Town-Planner---In-Conversation-with-Tunisia-Cassim-e3cfvgr) _2025-12-17 · Pete Ahmad · Talking Transformation_ This TTPod episode is a perfect example of the kind of conversation we want to amplify on this platform. I'm joined online from Tshwane by Tunisia Cassim, recently recognised as one of the South African Council for Planners’ Top 30 Women in Planning for 2025. Tunisia’s journey is truly inspiring and reflective of many of the challenges young planners face. She shares her early days navigating… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/be1ecd0/podcast/play/112770011/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-17%2Fceab8c4e-c5b7-42ec-0ef0-124bfbe54782.mp3) ## [TTPod 5.3: "The Other Side of the Tracks" In Conversation with Transnet Executive - Yolisa Kani](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talking-transformation-po/episodes/TTPod-5-3-The-Other-Side-of-the-Tracks-In-Conversation-with-Transnet-Executive---Yolisa-Kani-e3av0i0) _2025-11-14 · Pete Ahmad · Talking Transformation_ In this TTPod episode we’re catching up with someone who’s become a real friend of the podcast and a standout leader in South Africa’s public sector: Yolisa Kani. She’s back with me in Cape Town, bringing her trademark energy and a wealth of experience from both government and the private sector. If you’ve followed Yolisa’s journey, you’ll know she’s spent decades at the forefront of… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/be1ecd0/podcast/play/111165440/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-14%2F2af66a8c-1aa7-c8fb-31b3-b214730e6027.mp3) ## [TTPod 5.2: "The Chaos Precinct" - In conversation with Author and Planner, Dr. Tanya Zack](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talking-transformation-po/episodes/TTPod-5-2-The-Chaos-Precinct---In-conversation-with-Author-and-Planner--Dr--Tanya-Zack-e37002m) _2025-08-18 · Pete Ahmad · Talking Transformation_ Welcome back to the Talking Transformation Podcast! We'redelighted to welcome back Tanya Zack, a renowned urban planner and author, joining us from Johannesburg. Tanya first graced our podcast in February 2023 when shediscussed her book "Wake Up, This is Joburg!", a fascinatingexploration of inner-city Johannesburg urban landscape and the vibrant communities operating within that space. In this… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/be1ecd0/podcast/play/107003414/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-18%2F405839343-44100-2-052b6c23e1a05.m4a) ## [TTPod 5.1: "Unlocking Networks & Potential With Community Data" in conversation with Wakamoso Africa's Dr Melani Prinsloo and Mike Matthews](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talking-transformation-po/episodes/TTPod-5-1-Unlocking-Networks--Potential-With-Community-Data-in-conversation-with-Wakamoso-Africas-Dr-Melani-Prinsloo-and-Mike-Matthews-e33gvae) _2025-05-29 · Pete Ahmad · Talking Transformation_ It's been a busy couple of months behind the scenes of the Talking Transformation podcast. I've been eager to introduce a visual element to the podcast to highlight some of the rich visual imagery and products highlighted by our guests. This has involved a lot of upskilling and learning on my part to ensure that what we produce is both fit for purpose and adds value to our listeners (soon to be… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/be1ecd0/podcast/play/103365390/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-29%2F401203974-44100-2-edced357651c2.m4a) ## [TTPod 4.7: "Lines, Wines and Tears!" - the ups and downs of Johannesburg's post-2000 Metro Planning Policy](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talking-transformation-po/episodes/TTPod-4-7-Lines--Wines-and-Tears----the-ups-and-downs-of-Johannesburgs-post-2000-Metro-Planning-Policy-e2q6pfj) _2024-10-27 · Pete Ahmad · Talking Transformation_ We follow up from our introductory episode with a second podcast episode featuring the planners who have worked as the head of the City of Johannesburg's Metro Planning unit 2000: Johan Olivier, Pete Ahmad, Nkateko Shipalana, Thandeka Mlaza-Lloyd and Minenhle Maphumulo. These guests represent a straight line of succession from the inception of the metro in 2000. Their availability and willingness… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/be1ecd0/podcast/play/93594547/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-9-27%2F140018e8-566a-c0ca-7495-3740b99bf99c.mp3) ## [TTPod 4.6: iGoli's Post-2000 Metro Planning Generations and Perspectives - Intro Episode](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talking-transformation-po/episodes/TTPod-4-6-iGolis-Post-2000-Metro-Planning-Generations-and-Perspectives---Intro-Episode-e2p9vo8) _2024-10-07 · Pete Ahmad · Talking Transformation_ After a period of downtime on the TTPod recording front, we return with this first episode of a miniseries contemplating the metropolitan scale planning challenges and approaches adopted in the City of Johannesburg since 2000. This first introductory episode acts as an introductory episode, introducing six of us: professional planners who have held the title of Assistant Director: Metroplitan… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/be1ecd0/podcast/play/92650696/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-9-6%2F9287d700-0848-60a0-ffe3-7b18bf22ac5a.mp3)