What's holding South Africa back? | Tshabalala & panel explore

South Africa has world-class talent. How do we turn it into lasting opportunity? Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh hosts a panel featuring Siphiwe Tshabalala to explore the power of football, film, culture and storytelling to shape South Africa’s future. The panel was at the Brand South Africa's Nation Brand Forum. From Tshabalala’s iconic opening goal at the 2010 FIFA World Cup to the global influence of South African creatives, the discussion explores what makes the country exceptional—and where we are falling short. The panel reflects on the World Cup’s legacy, missed opportunities in youth development, the importance of rebuilding the SABC, barriers to creative education, and how South Africans can take ownership of our story on the world stage.