To celebrate Vodacom’s 30th anniversary this year, our Internal Communications team reached out to one of the company’s longest-serving team members, Anthony Bold, for a catch-up on his career and life at the company. The interview became the first in a South African series featuring a different staff member every two weeks.

Relive each Red 30 interview with our featured employees by clicking the links in the headings below. (Note that a Vodafone Viva Engage profile is required for access.)

1. Our first Red 30 on Friday, 5 July 2024, with Anthony Bold

Anthony joined us in conversation to share his inspirational 30-year career journey and memorable moments. Apart from highlights of his time at Vodacom, Anthony shares the unforgettable moments of working for a start-up company in a brand-new field, advice on seizing every opportunity you’re afforded, and what it means to succeed in life. Listen to Anthony’s trip down memory lane as he celebrates his 30-year “workaversary”.

2. An inspiring Red 30 interview with Lulu Madhlophe, 19 July

Lulu, who has an impressive 16-year career at Vodacom as a network specialist, took the time to share her personal journey into volunteerism, the profound impact it has had on her, and her beliefs about why corporate responsibility and giving back are essential for any organisation. Lulu embodies Vodacom’s purpose and values every day through her unwavering dedication to creating the future.

3. Behind Vodacom’s 30-year brand campaign, with Thami Majola, 2 August

Thami, EHOD for Brand & Marketing, talked to Sicelo Hlophe about Vodacom’s epic 30th birthday campaign and how the ad came to life. “We as Vodacom have always been about South Africa – about the people, and our purpose,” says Thami. Here’s to the next 30 years of wonderful!

4. Women’s Month interview with Lutendo Mashabela, 16 August

This Women’s Month, we celebrated legendary women in technology. Get to know more about our very own Lutendo, EHOD for Technology Assurance, and her personal journey at Vodacom, including working as a woman in technology and the impact it has had on her. You can also learn interesting facts about Vodacom’s technology.

5. Empowering women at Vodacom with Njabulo Mashigo, 30 August

Njabulo, Vodacom SA HR Director, shared insights into empowering women in the business, as well as highlights from our Women’s Month promotion. As a woman and leader herself, Njabulo has been an inspiring figure, taking every opportunity to celebrate the strength and achievements of women across our organisation and to motivate aspiring leaders.

6. Double the excitement, double the innovation, 13 September

Listen to Loreal Tsiu, EHOD: Innovation, and Luyanda Mtsweni, Ideation Administrator, for all the behind-the-scenes info on our Innovation programmes, including the annual Hackathon. They’ve got the scoop on the launch, key insights and what you can look forward to for HackFest 2024/25.  

7. Meet our culture transformation expert, Noloyiso Tlali, 27 September

Noloyiso, EHOD: Leadership and Culture Transformation, is passionate about driving leadership excellence, building a culture that transforms teams, and growing an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. Could this powerful conversation have been a precursor to our new Culture Code?

8. Special international edition with Joakim Reiter, 10 October

Breaking with the traditional Friday morning interview, Sicelo met with Joakim Reiter, Vodafone Group CO for External and Corporate Affairs. Joakim shared his fascinating career journey from the UN to joining the telco industry, his driving purpose and how our organisational purpose is woven into what we do. Learn more about how we continue to drive gender equity and explore the incredible initiatives our Foundations are championing.

9. Catch-up with Monique Alley, EHOD of Loyalty, 8 November

Monique was recently recognised as one of the Best Individuals at the 2024 Vodacom CEO Awards. Hear how Monique’s vision and dedication have helped bring the summer campaign to life, and get an insider’s perspective on the strategy and creativity behind it. She also shares lessons from her 13-year journey at Vodacom as well as details about our exciting new V-UP summer campaign.

10. The 2024 wrap-up with Sitho Mdlalose, Vodacom SA CEO, 22 November

The most unforgettable show of the year! We got the inside scoop on this year’s biggest milestones and an exciting preview of what’s in store for 2025. And, of course, we got to know more about the man behind this legendary company and his love affair with rugby.

About Red 30 and Vodacom Radio

  • The Red 30 is a biweekly 30-minute live radio interview on Vodacom Radio.
  • Vodacom employees have a chance to submit their questions in advance via WhatsApp.
  • Vodacom Radio is streamed internally via the Landing Page and at our retail stores nationwide.
  • The Red 30 segment is hosted by veteran DJ and presenter Sicelo Hlophe.
  • Follow the Red 30 campaign on Viva Engage and tune in to Vodacom Radio every second Friday from 08:00 to 08:30, or at any time during the week, to hear the sounds of Vodacom, Mzansi-style.