In this week's episode, we speak with Kgothatso Meka.

Kgothatso is a South African real-estate developer focused on providing affordable housing at scale. He started his career in investment banking which provided him with the tools necessary to master the world of finance and deal-making.

Kgothatso spent time working as an asset manager at Old Mutual Alternative Investments focusing on steering their R1.4 billion Schools Investment Fund which focused on systems and infrastructure investments to build new, affordable private schools across South Africa.

He moved to Cosmopolitan Projects in 2019 and later that year founded Cosmopolitan Property Developments, which is part of the Cosmopolitan Projects and Central Developments group. Kgothatso remains passionate about education, technology, and providing South African communities with access to affordable, dignified education and home environments. 

Philip and Kgothatso unpack some of the following topics:

1. The current challenges and opportunities in South Africa.
2. The need for basic infrastructure and access to education.
3. Kgothatso's personal education journey.
4. Advice for young South Africans.

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