Power FM's Chairmans' interview | Part 2

Power FM is hosting the second annual Chairmans' interview.
This year's guest is Johann Rupert, Chairman of Swiss-based luxury goods company Richemont and locally based company Remgro.
MSG Afrika Group chairman Given Mkhari is the host this evening.
eNCA's Thualsizwe Simelane is attending the event. Courtesy #DStv403

[@SteveSA044]

Someone get Johann Rupert on a longer-form interview such as a podcast, I think it would be absolutely fascinating - he has so much wisdom to dispense to us all. It was painful and a bit sad to see him constantly interrupted and rushed by the interviewer (who was obviously being told in his ear by the network to hurry things along).

[@1temoh]

100%. Why call such outstanding businessman and not give them time?

[@amerikanatv1523]

Yes. Even though it was more than an hour it still felt rushed left me wanting to hear more

[@gqtechnolo9998]

the interviewer is so bad at it. He asks questions but does not wait for a full answer

[@richardkamya4566]

Go read a book

[@richardkamya4566]

​@@1temohthere is nothing outstanding abt him. Looting a bank and becoming the richest guy in the township doesn't make u outstanding but a crook!

[@gontselekgetho256]

I hope all entrepreneurs are watching this,it is crucial.

[@cosmicwakes6443]

The problem is entrepreneurs.

[@mzukay1]

R problems? How?

[@Alpha-pq4cv]

So how is it crucial to entrepreneurs, maybe I missed something?

[@Alpha-pq4cv]

@Coderoid its called sarcasm, guess thats what you missed.

[@serioustalkwithbhudax]

Yeah! I am. Mr Rupert is outstanding.

[@charlcrowie4851]

Rupert is dropping some gems and some people choose to be offended. Why people so sensitive in this day and age???

[@jabumngadi9956]

My thoughts exactly!

[@serioustalkwithbhudax]

They aren't in his calibre. Don't expect any good. I have been called a coconut even though I was raised, bake and buttered in the townships. The only difference is the fact I have developed myself out of the norms and ways I was expected to be as a stereotypical Blxkman.

[@MrKlassik101]

Straight facts and Dr Rupert is objective. If I were in his shoes I would also not want to take part in being helpful when labels are being handed out as seen at 1:06:00, as a result, anyone would become subjective when the context is being misunderstood.

[@germaineludik]

I find it amazing that he still wants to help when he gets such verbal abuse. I am starting to think some people in SA just want to see it fail

[@dr.ashleyfrank8045]

Given Mkhari is actually lost within his own thinking. What a pathetic interviewer.

[@kitiwelodge2684]

Pathetic interviewer what a fence word.

[@hlatshwayohalalisani3258]

I'm glad I am not the only one who noticed that

[@mfumotroyholeni3498]

😂😂😂

[@njabuloterrence]

Couldn't finish watching this interview, they could have got someone competent to interview Rupert a part of me feels like this was a wasted opportunity.

[@tshepomokgatlhe5411]

its the second time I listen to Given first was when he was interviewing former president Thabo Mbeki he makes each interview as if he interview himself

[@serioustalkwithbhudax]

Yeah! Man he interviewed with an agenda instead of finding out what the man is about.

[@JasonSmith-go5ig]

Bra, I agree Mr Rupert was Speaking facts and the people were too emotional and in making money and business you can't involve your emotions end of story

[@NJB9007]

I feel sorry for Mr. Rupert. The interviewer was so rude.

[@novacactus6111]

so damn rude

[@sabelochamane1741]

Irritating irritating...

[@tinasherateyiwa7271]

I know right 🥲

[@tshepomathebula7838]

Viva!!! Rupert... Viva!!! His thinking is light-years a head! South Africans need to be a lot more open minded! And this coming from a black "PERSON"!

[@machielvandertoorn8758]

Tsepho. I definitely agree with you. From listening to Rupert's story in the first part of the interview, you realise that his parents didn't expect a country or government to determine their success, which still took 50 years to build, the difference is that they took it on themselves to adopt a GLOBAL mindset and not an AFRICAN mindset. They made a bigger fishnet. I am a white African born with the African sun on my back, I love my country but realise that my success with be in using the world as my platform, not this country. One thing I wished they gave more attention to in this interview is the topic of education. Economies like India and China invested heavily in this. Although there is still huge gaps between rich and poor, educated youth are able to offer better value in every job they do. I would love the government to invest in technology such as internet connection in rural areas, youth could learn from various online course which are often free. Youth could be connected to the world, realising trends, seeing market opportunities and produce products and services that can be marketed globally, in that way the next generation cannot blame past injustices, there would be less chance to use a very easy Scape goat such as racism. I think Rupert was authentic is his suggestions. It's a little frustrating that the end of the interview showed now appreciation of his thoughts and views (which are only his personal opinion from his side of the river). The interview was for him to be the center of attention and his time is much more valuable than the interviewer who was watching the clock. I think that government and politicians (and propaganda media) have set the stage for frustration and rage to put the majority in a state of being victims and expecting that they should be given resources and capital. The world is really not fair. The few that realise that you don't just get something for the sake of it, and that it take work and patience to make your own opportunity are the ones that ultimately succeed, much like Rupert's father did. The old saying is that the tallest tree catches the most wind is evedent in this interview. The interviewer basically forced Rupert to agree to a solutions for Rupert to provide various things for entrepreneurs to succeed, to which he wasn't comfortable to agreeing to because he knows, that people should succeed without his help as it would give them a sense of success and that it wasn't a hand out and also he knows he shouldn't get involved because if he did, the entrepreneurs would get victimised by fellow citizens for being controlled by white monopoly. People need to realise, you need to care for yourself because no-one else will. Why are we in a situation where we need to ask a Rupert for help, is it our generation that expects things to come our way from nothing? Be the master of your own ship. I found value in Rupert and realised that my success is not guaranteed or expected, I must work for it, just like he did. I responded to your comment because I can see you realise this too, regardless of race. I feel like you are a brother, not a close minded African brother but a global minded brother. If people get offended by what Rupert said is more like they offended because he didn't offer them all a Christmas present for nothing. And if people are offended, then they should realise that their success is influenced in no way by Rupert and move on swiftly and focus rather on building their own success.

[@celestebreytenbach2596]

Thank you Tshepo he is very wise and takes no nonsense even when people insult him. He is no walk-over, is no racist and was far more tolerant than I would have been with those posting questions who have chips on their shoulders. He doesn't have to put up with their ignorant comments so I would also have taken exception. Open-minded indeed, only way to go. I salute you for being open-minded, thank you

[@sakhilemtshali7555]

@@kabelomolosioa6860 i think Tshepo was being sarcastic, otherwise he would be a fool to think that Rupert worked hard, smart and fair. I mean we know he used Bell Pottinger for 18 years to hide is dirty business dealings, benefits from the Apartheid regime and capture of the Mandela and Mbeki governments. We all know he is the devil himself and protects the interest on WMC cartel in Stellenbosch in the expense on Blacks South Africans.

[@kabelomolosioa6860]

@@bullsfx3075 Who said I'm poor?

[@kabelomolosioa6860]

@@bullsfx3075 You still haven't answered my question.

[@yandisamtanyana8004]

Years in I still wish another person could interview Johan

[@simphiwezulu9328]

Dankie , Chairman did not do justice

[@wilsonhishono4980]

Absolutely this interviewer either had no proper preparation and a natural flow is probably on other topics but not for Business moguls

[@mphonaheng6950]

Given... Brother man, please get Vusi Thembekwayo to interview guests next time

[@moshebaitsewe7534]

Given should allow Johan Ruppert to complete what he is saying. If they run out of time and the matter is properly digested then they have a next episode later, tomorrow, next week or next month.

[@themaharaniscloset]

100%

[@ashtenvwyk4204]

Thank you for this true facts we as south Africans need to start talking and listening to each other . Hope we can have more lessons like this awesome stuff

[@peblopablo]

man is itching to interrupt lol. Its funny how he then asks Johann to let him finish when he speaks

[@siphesihledyantyi1231]

Literally eh! So annoying

[@MandlaThePoet]

I must say I respect Dr Rupert. He speaks the truth. We just need to work together. The struggle of Mandela is over. Its like this now.

[@shootayibyukhrabaytak674]

@C Cleopatra First of all Cleopatra was not black, she was Greek..............your attitude is shared by most blacks and will bring total destruction to the country....all because of your racism and refusal to let the past go and make a great black SA where whites are welcome and an important part of the economy. Rupert was willing to give of his time and share his knowledge but your racism and inferiority as a black will keep you in poverty

[@rainbownationcomics5948]

@@shootayibyukhrabaytak674 you wanna let the past go but still correct cleopatras race hmmm selective amnesia forget black concerns revise white history why did you have to go into the past and correct Cleopatra yet deny Africans the same oportunity that is the double standetd of racism at work.

[@supplyfix7411]

Mandla, well said. The way C Cleopatra is carrying on reinforces Mr.Rupert's point. We have to start talking to each other, instead of shouting at each other. According to his/her philosophy, all white people must leave the country. According to right wing whites, all blacks must leave the country. We both know that won't happen. So we can all behave like naughty kids throwing a tantrum if the mother doesn't want to buy sweets, or we can stop feeling sorry for ourselves and work together to make a decent living. It seems that many previously disadvantaged people have this sense that apartheid created a loan that they can now force us ordinary people to repay. They think it is like an empty coke bottle they can take to the shop for coins. It smacks of an entitlement that will never be satisfied. There will never be enough resources in this country to repay everything that people think they are owed. Therefore I thank you for being who you are. Intelligent and humble enough to learn from successful people like Mr. Rupert. The colour of his skin has nothing to do with anything. In the beginning, their business was also blocked by their government and their competitors. They also struggled to gain access to the markets, just like the audience was experiencing in their businesses. They forced their way into the market with clever and hard work. They did not belittle other successful people on public forums and accuse them of racism. The difference between winners and losers is how they deal with obstacles. Look at Mr Rupert, Patrice Motsepe and other successful people. And then look at the people in the audience and on this forum who were insulting them. Then you will know who to learn from. I wish you well in everything you do, my friend.

[@rainbownationcomics5948]

You' ve been lied to and you are lying to others

[@rainbownationcomics5948]

@C Cleopatra The land is returning to us my sista as ut was in the beginning so shall be in the end. I feel your pain

[@ajmbokazi2621]

Mr Mkhari is out of his depth!

[@yamiewilliambvumbwe5896]

Johann Rupert is a legend! Much respect

[@gallowitz100]

Mkhari is quite condescending in this interview. He doesn't know how to interview properly. Either way, Rupert has spoken undeniable TRUTH in this interview.

[@bragga7016]

Watching this in 2021.. In all honesty Mr. J. Rupert is the 1 who was disrespected/insulted, not the other way around. As for the farmer saying: GIVE US THE PLATFORM & WE WILL SHOW YOU! - to me that’s the comrade mentality. Ask!

[@tshepisomokoena1751]

Damn Given. You really handled this interview terribly 😰

[@BigMeech1]

It was more about him showing off how he knows Johan Rupert. So annoying

[@lebohangmohapi8605]

Given Mkhari doesn't have the right temperament for such interviews.

[@BigMeech1]

@@lebohangmohapi8605 Even technical capability as an interviewer. He handled it poorly. So annoying

[@lebohangmohapi8605]

@@BigMeech1 I have to agree. He's probably aware of his deficiencies hence he comes off like this. It's hard to watch.

[@BigMeech1]

@@lebohangmohapi8605 🤣🤣🤣 I thought so too. You phrased it perfectly.

[@bonganimfisher5983]

Very profound Interview; JR is sublime and wise period and I like his system of logic (great sense of humour). If one comes around with ill-informed pre-established subjective notion of him being perceived as a racist and arrogant; surely one is more likely to lose an opportunity to learn a great deal from this modest gentleman. South Africans (all races) we are our own worst enemies; and tribalism, self-hatred, and racism is eating away our beloved country bit by bit. My community (Jewish Community) is the best up to so far in building and uplifting one another and JR has attested to that; and lastly - the Chairman was so amazing and handled the interview brilliantly until the end. Much respect always to JR for extending an olive branch to local aspiring entrepreneurs.

[@luvuyoshobi5859]

this is so educational and informative. not racist at all!

[@vasgmichaelides6413]

This is the way forward, together we have nothing to fear and we are one. Well done not only on the show and questions but finally we are getting the bigger picture and life will be better for us all!

[@batatuqwabe3800]

The interviewer could have done better. It was not meant to be about him and he made it to be so.

[@dianeduplessis3312]

Thank you people for putting your thinking caps on and standing together only then SA will go forward

[@rkaccountants]

Well done Mr Rupert, brilliant interview under testing circumstances. Not many people would have been able to keep their cool

[@chumabentele5579]

With a better interviewer, this could've been a GREAT interview. Ayabonga Cawe would've done a much better job.

[@Marlene-ii9zw]

Agreed! The interviewer was pathetic

[@dimphomoatshe7745]

These a lot of wisdom to the things he said .

[@rupertvanbreda5254]

J Rupert is 100 % correct. Well done . Ýou are the man !!

[@naselprojects7369]

this Given was running out of time from the start of the interview 😂😂🙆🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️ Rupert is not bad as Julias Malema paints him

[@tumelotsotetsi4773]

I really feel this guy I never thought I will agree with an Afrikaaner We have one thing common, we love this country

[@mariusbosman4739]

For sure, I agree with you that we love the country. I don't think we talk enough, if we talk we hear what we want to hear 🇿🇦

[@maiditherezamolotlegi5394]

Just watched this now,how far are you now with the commitments made?

[@shonaleroux9060]

You are a genius Mr Rupert, 👏

[@wildafrica7323]

this guy last time murdered thabo mbekis interview,now again this ,naaaah they must fire him...

[@siphe6335]

he is worse

[@KhwezilomsoD]

We can learn more from this gentlemen, but we just blinded by hate and politicians are fooling us.

[@stewarthaashater7728]

Yep

[@mandlandlovu6861]

Chairman's conversation is not an interview, is a platform to share information & learn from successful people. You can choose to bitter, or take something once a year. if you're looking conventional interviews check other platforms, there are many.

[@AfricanWithNoFlies]

Stop freaking cutting the man off ffs. next interviewer cannot be Given next time

[@noble9944]

I challenge south Africa to have faith.

[@sibongeleninxumalo7434]

I'm just reminded by this interview that its irresponsible and ignorant to accept a negative view of someone without making research or hearing the other side of the story. I gained certain perspective from this interview and appreciate the effort to make this interview possible. I have to admit its wise to accept insight from someone irrespective to liking them.

[@thembawashingtonkomonde5720]

I think JJ Thabane would have done a good job interviewing Dr. Rupert, and I just have to agree with him we need work together to build our beloved country.

[@lesibamashaba3898]

The man is not a racist he’s truthful

[@eatmyshorts110]

OH MY GOSH!!!! Johann Rupert give opportunity to assist and help in economic growth for Black, White, Indian(all races) and then he get insulted to be arrogant....SERIOUSLY WTF!!!!

[@hectorphungula3623]

He's not even answering the questions

[@lucasvanderwesthuizen5573]

Given Mkhari was painful to watch, everything just falls on death ears, Johan wasted his time here.

[@lindiwephafudi6921]

Can Power FM bring in a new interviewer, Mkhari lacks depth and sugar coats his questions. His not articulate and speaks over people. This is now annoying

[@pilachard]

I fully concur with your sentiments Lindiwe. He was not robust enough.

[@thato2052]

I agree. Someone like Eusebius would've killed this interview

[@Srbongani]

He is actually a very bad interviewer and feel he lacks understanding of the issues

[@KG-bliss]

I thought I was the only one feeling like that... he asks shallow questions ND Rupert would give him responses with depth... obviously understanding what he is trying to ask... and this is a chairman of whatever group!

[@lindiwephafudi6921]

@@KG-bliss last year with Thabo Mbeki it was the same. So much was missed due to his style of interviewing.

[@joshuachauke9779]

Rupert was not arrogant. You people know that most of our youth that is supposedly the next crop of business leaders are victims of consumerism that is supported by excessive credit. So the Taboo and bmw point was just an example of this.

[@mr.augustus]

Great interview indeed ! If the BMW & TAboo generation didn't learn anything from this interview then I am sorry for them...

[@serioustalkwithbhudax]

I for one have suggested or sent a proposal to the government spheres a piolet project that could create 20 million jobs in a period of 40 years but no they are not interested. Edit: Mr Rupert is not racist but a realist. We as nonwhite South Africans need to take responsibility and transform our own lives. Build our own relationships.

[@josephmalefu5946]

Rupert it's factual and talking the truth, My black brothers and sisters stop being emotional. Learn and self correct and move forward.

[@mariannewinter7910]

Good for you.

[@thomasgumbu7803]

I think JR is ready to bring solutions in SA, People are harboring anger against him and his achievements. Personal attacks do not motivate or support discussions around solutions to any problem.

[@jay.mat_hope]

Mxm.... you behind boy boy....

[@mzwandilesithole5697]

yebo,...you are so right boetie

[@mapurulediga4008]

Remember he won't sound racism cz his bein interviewed. Bt Dat doesn't mean his.

[@ntalamagakwe4439]

Mkhari was trying to be more smarter than Johan. After this interview Mkhari must watch it again and see his mistakes and work on them. Thanks Johan for remaining cool and not triggered

[@phumzilemthethwa7217]

I agree with Rupert when it comes to insults and attacking. We need to stop being so emotional and exchange ideas respectfully.

[@samanthajayne8464]

Purpose and Passion okay but look at how he keeps going “black PEOPLE” , “snowflake generation”- is that respectful exchange? Respectful would’ve been to just acknowledge he should add people and not have to be so underhanded and patronizing

[@kaysingh8655]

Yes Bru..take some time to watch Warren Buffet address students n investors in a public domain..he didnt pull punches..he said it as it is..there was no comment that he was arrogant..

[@kaysingh8655]

The white people plunded n looted ..now a selected group of black people see it fit to do the same..i as a South African citizen from birth suffer twice .first under apartheid n now under corruptions

[@tshepo1799]

@@samanthajayne8464 lol he also said "white PEOPLE "

[@ismailcassim4654]

Plot 0

[@YY6301]

I would like to see another interviewer interview Johan Rupert. He was insightful but Given messed this interview up

[@setlogolo_sa_Hunadi]

Given Mkhari o baie skelm..he failed these interview.

[@andrewlambert7246]

Someone with more intelligence should have interviewed Rupert. He gave lots of important business tips.

[@vincentkalane8123]

Maturity comes with age indeed. I liked how Dr Rupert kept composure through the interview.

[@matladimoagi7386]

"YOU DO NOT want to TAKE PRODUCTIVE FARMS and transfer them to PEOPLE WHO DO NOT WANT TO FARM." This is the key point as South Africans must understand. Agriculture is the backbone of all world economies, a nation that cannot feed and dress itself, will suffer. Its grade 7 EMS.

[@seithatingaka5819]

This was an amazing interview. There is nothing racist nor condescending about what Johan Rupert said. It’s the truth and most times the truth hurts

[@mapurulediga4008]

Behind de closed doors he is

[@Uwejansch]

Pretty words are not always true, and true words are not always pretty

[@mariaventerventer6895]

Dr Rupert should have expected these insults !!

[@jnr4166]

​@mapurulediga4008 but the comment is talking about the interview not behind close doors interviews

[@sooknandannishan]

Rupert was spot on! The host was really stupid in his handling of the talk and started the name calling! And continuously spoke over Rupert!

[@brianclement2329]

Absolutely! And those entitled audience members who thought Rupert owes them something!!

[@ultimatefitnesstraining3002]

Proper redrispution is good because u gonna give someone land full of diamonds without law enforcement then his gonna say everything is his and not the government example the government has ignored the khoi and sans king in kuruman to give his land back but if they give him his land and supply proper education and equipment in Northern Cape that land and all the province will belong to him because khoi sans people were the first settlers in the country even on the Continent let's touch the right stories

[@justinnaidoo4582]

Really insightful stuff and worth listening to. I didn't find any racism in Rupert's argument

[@Lightyear_01]

Highly disappointed in how Given handled this interview - instead of facilitating a smooth/organic conversation he kept competing for airtime and putting words in Johann’s mouth. Responses from the audience were charged with anger and entitlement - billionaires don’t owe anyone anything, the man was there to have a conversation (something that he believes South Africans need to do instead of talking at each other) and to be open-minded. Maturity’s about addressing and debating issues, not the person. Not throwing your toys out the court the moment you feel offended and decide to ‘challenge’ someone much more fortunate to go on a spending spree to satisfy your strongly held sense of entitlement. Do better.

[@remobandini6144]

Johan.. They will always hate you because of your wealth, no matter how much you help the poor. There are many black billionaires in South Africa. Let them also be put under the spotlight like they try to do to you. .

[@wadeandrea3104]

Much respect to Dr. Rupert but the guy interviewing him is unprofessional and simply a doos.

[@AfricanWithNoFlies]

You cannot cut off the man every time he is finishing some points, i know there the case of time but some points need to be heard. So much depth in what Mr Rupert had to stay

[@Haridas991]

Just go for a drive and you will see who are driving the BMW's. Go to any hairdressing salon and see who is spending the most on their gair and nails. The money is already in the hands of the Black people. Stop judging the generous White man.

[@mqoqyclintclinton9628]

racism ,jealous is all over the world ,leave the oldman alone there are rich black people who dont give back to the society,lets disscuss business not how i feel about what and who

[@trumpsupporter1546]

exactly and whites don't interview rich blacks like mr Motsepe trying to make him out as some sort of criminal just because he's rich. Whites are not jealous and greedy. We don't want what is yours. We just want what is ours. Land paid for.

[@teem5945]

Wow! You're so right. Business and emotions never worked. There two gentleman who tried to address something to JR and they really did not have points. They proved how mentally inadequate they are in business.

[@Glenn-Lindo]

We can deal and discuss the riches or the lack thereof of black people amongst black people. So no! The old Rich Dutch Fart should not be left alone. Because the old Ridge Dutch Fart needs to learn how to make riches in his homeland. I assume you're a white person. Do not equate indigenous people and foreign robbers and put them all in the same basket as if they are equal and the African continent. These children of robbers, Fugitives and vagabonds need to go to the back of the bus.

[@adhesivecreator9696]

How do you ask a question and stop someone from answering or talk over them.. Poor interviewing skills. We dont want to listern to you.

[@khuledlamini2102]

this interviewer is just so annoying interviewing himself. johan sounds like a true patriot.

[@mondliedwin4857]

Niloyiwe nina

[@khuledlamini2102]

Kodwa yini into esile ongaylindela kwindoda ebizwa ngo"edwin"?

[@setlogolo_sa_Hunadi]

And Given Mkhari o baie skelm!

[@deedeemccall7693]

Rupert never said anything racist. don't understand where the anger is coming from. ANC led govt is the one that should bear the brand because they promised people of this country a better life in exchange of their votes because they wanted power not Johann Rupert.

[@nhlahlamikemabasa8051]

The humility in you Mr Johann Rupert is beautiful and people should not bring race and division on everything.

[@isintu1044]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mysticman9331]

I was not aware that Rupert is such a funny guy. What a wonderful and inspiring story. I wish there was more time. He is a great story teller. He remembers things like it was yesterday. I love it!

[@kabelomolosioa6860]

you are blind, Rupert with his subtle racism

[@The_Truth777]

You’re inspired by money, not Rupert, you just don’t know how to put it

[@sinethembatepture2155]

Ur mind is blind neh Rupert is the one of the beneficial of apartheid anyway release our land

[@gloriakubeka4810]

really enjoyed the interview was very insightful.

[@gloriakubeka4810]

@C Cleopatra Was it wrong of him to highlight the following that we need to fix the education system. Stop corruption and consumerism. Spend less than you earn. Save. Work harder/smarter. Whats wrong with saying that?

[@sthembilenkomo2669]

I wish an interviewer wasn't interrupting him...a guy was very informative to an ear that was listening

[@SteveSA044]

I fully agree. That interviewer was toxic to the situation by constantly rushing Rupert for an answer when he was clearly in the middle of dispensing profound wisdom. I also didn't like that the interviewer was clearly trying to push an agenda of echoing the oppressed and that somehow Rupert's vast wealth would be better served if it were to be dispersed among the poor.

[@imimbunjana6754]

Me too I was so irritated

[@ravendrangovender2250]

very bad interviewer

[@20043670]

@@ravendrangovender2250 agree!!

[@menzimngadi6793]

It's really hard to watch

[@menardprez5910]

"Comrades" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I also always laugh when they call each other comrades 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@davidruwodo]

What a painful interview to watch. Horrible job by the interviewer and wasted opportunity 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@YoutubeUser..]

Rupert intelligence and level of thinking is far beyond what these audience members can comprehend. They are just there to ask for hand outs. Like Rupert said, he isnt father Christmas.

[@christienscheepers2915]

AMEN !

[@serioustalkwithbhudax]

Yeah! And some who are tendapreneurs. These people don't really represent the South African business class.

[@shavukadavid9062]

You are a low thinker and in denial of the naked truth ,, how do you want RUPERT to reason like the ordinary if this are the peoples who institutionalize colonialism and sugar coated apartheid??? This peoples have removed apartheid from the political setup and placed it in economy in other terms this is john vorster in a sheep skjin

[@morokomamakau1686]

Uu

[@esahm373]

He might be of slightly above average intelligence (like most successful big corporate people), but he is not superbly intelligent. Don't forget that Boers tend to have lower intellectual predisposition than genuine continental Europeans due to having had too much inbreeding and due to founder effect. Also, they descend from the lower social strata of Europe.

[@ronin1872]

38:49. Given...Given. We want to learn from the man. You did the same with Mbeki. Oh lord this is getting too painful to watch. Yes I am black!!

[@luzukombuqu4976]

Can't they find someone else for these interviews other than him?

[@brianmotshabi1361]

Put the race card aside, more can be learned from JR. Some black peeps are too bitter. Work hard

[@holgerbehrens186]

Cleo, it saddens me that you are not seeing the advice as the best possible. JR worked hard - but also very cleverly by expanding their horisons far beyond the SA landscape. You seem to get stuck in a simple black vs white or rich vs poor argument. I can tell you now there is not a single succesfull business person who did not work very very hard before they had success. Please find yourself some successfull mentors - I am willing to bet that they did not sit around blaming things or circumstances, they just worked! Good luck.

[@wandiledlamini2591]

You clearly want his money and you forget that Johan Rupert was born into wealth like Elon musk and yes hard work is important I know people who work harder than Johan Rupert you telling me that Johan Rupert works harder than the worker in China working at a sweat shop

[@Nic-xu9pu]

He's been running out of time for the whole interview haha

[@moshebaitsewe7534]

This fool came in with a pre-set agenda.

[@seimela]

Being black and realizing that this Rupert is telling the truth is hurtful ,

[@governormadea5937]

I’m black just watched this full interview I think Johan is 💯 correct. I always say if your only defence is to cry racism after someone says something you don’t agree than you the one with a problem. Not everything that merely alludes to another race is racist and it’s ok to disagree with someone without looking at the colour of their skin. Very disappointed by the audience there was so much they could have challenged him on but they chose race... very unfortunate.

[@seankelly819]

Nobody cares about the “Racist”accusation anymore it has become a joke

[@vincentwilson7565]

I thoroughly enjoyed the story of success by Dr Rupert and may God Bless him. The negative and evil people will never improve our lives.

[@kevinlenyatsa3648]

I'm disappointed in the interviewer

[@zaahieradonis2907]

Mr Rupert is a business mind and master great interviev if we can get more leaders like him and business people

[@mickeynozewu2634]

are you insane

[@Therongunner]

As a small business owner, I could not agree more with what be said. Small businesses are very important to the economy.

[@justinthacker9490]

Hahaha A lot of jealous, salty, haters being outed in here! Fact is none of you care for the poor, you just hate rich successful people. Carry on.

[@christienscheepers2915]

@C Cleopatra : he clearly spelled out..................THEY MADE MOST OF THEIR MONEY OVERSEAS. You don't want him to be rich.......don't use their products.

[@christienscheepers2915]

@C Cleopatra : Beware of high African Blood pressure !

[@themxoliadventures6345]

The host was ill prepared for this interview, nor do I believe did he give Rupert enough time to speak, he spoke over some key points...not a great interview.

[@brianclement2329]

Absolutely. When a super successful person is prepared to take the time to talk to you, one should listen and pick up any pearls of wisdom he might impart.

[@luzukombuqu4976]

As always. He is the worst when it come to interviews

[@uhadibenga5639]

I would love to listen to this man's ideas in a better setting than this.

[@markvandenberg7572]

This interviewer is the most Random fool i have ever seen.His prime objective is to put Rupert into a corner .Totally out of his league.He doesn't listen.

[@kelvintantsi4774]

He is always like that, he was like that when he was interviewing former president Thabo Mbeki

[@stewartw.9151]

Thought I was going to view an intelligent discussion with a leader of industry and commerce - instead I appear to have been watching something called the Given Mkhari monologue!

[@tiyichauke8957]

Take what u want from this..guy knows what he's saying

[@jeannemeyer3089]

I cringe listening to the questions asked ? Terrible !

[@brendaroodbol9209]

He had a reason for asking these type of questions, as well as those who were present in the audience.... it was all about upsetting a successful man, degrading him and hating the white man. Jealousy.

[@mrkruger5108]

@C Cleopatra it's got f all to do with you or any other jealous dumbass how he made his money and how he is benefitting from his success. Just know one thing you will never be as successful as Rupie. And you seem arrogant not genius Rupert.

[@brendaroodbol9209]

My sentiments exactly! I wanted to mention this on this forum, but thought I'd be called a racist...!

[@davidverster9523]

Who is this useless asshole of an interviewer

[@manqobazulu4244]

Its sad to see my black african brothers and sisters getting soo emotional over nothing. Johan has said nothing offensive but is trying to give a helping hand to all africans to make this place a better place and all he's getting is critisism. If we as blacks cannot allow constructive critism just because we feel entitled and we know everything, we are doomed for the worst. Let us take lessons from people like Johan and may other successful people for our own sake and the future generation than to be arrogant. I soo wish i could meet this intelligent human being and learn from him. Respect Mnr Johan!

[@davidverster9523]

The blacks..always blaming others..whites..for their pathetic position...

[@servantofthemosthigh2525]

I agree with you brother....let us whites and blacks and all colours and all races stand together because no one out there...no other country cares for us

[@sakhilemtshali7555]

Its Blacks like you that are holding all of us back ...

[@mohammedshoaibpeerbay2843]

Entitlement is making it yourself, which will only make one prosper. No one owes you, you owe it to yourself.

[@Uwejansch]

johan Rupert is a brave man to offer himself to be interviewed in front of such a potential hostile crowd and what he shares with them is very generous. unsurprising he gets insulted by those little hooligans in the end.

[@GeorgeOfTheJungle.]

FULL RESPECT to you Dr/Mr Rupert! - None of us out here in the general population ever knew you as a person or even a business man. What we saw in this interview is a super successful business man with a heart sharing some of his experiences and insights on how the business world and South Africa can/should/would work... You are by no way a racist and we wish ou and your family more happiness and success in many years to come.....

[@Ramzeis]

You finally got Rupert in an interview, ask key questions and let him talk.

[@mzikayisemxinwa2359]

Given, pliz hire someone to conduct interviews coz u are terribly

[@againstthegrain455]

You can say that again. It was the same with Mbeki.

[@mzikayisemxinwa2359]

@@againstthegrain455 im blaming his associates they mst tell him dat he mst remain as a boss only.

[@mosiuoarampai1485]

That's Given for you. He never disappoints in conducting disappointing interviews. He is over massaging Johan unnecessarily.

[@mzikayisemxinwa2359]

@@mosiuoarampai1485 Im not a journalist bt i can do better dan this Given guy, he's kinda overconfident & doesn't hev timing wen interacting

[@khomotjomothapo2632]

I felt the same way, he did the same with Mbeki. He doesn't ask crutial questions it's more like he is talking to his buddy. Almost bias

[@muthigeks]

interviewer is not willing to listen... all he wants is to hear the land trash

[@pilachard]

I think we need more of these talks. In doing so, we will eventualy find one another and be able to move forward from a common ground. At the moment, we don't understand one other. Dr Rupert honestly did not mean to hurt anyone's feelings. He is trying to help where he can. At the same time, he does not understand where the emotions comes from, he said its because people lost argument and decide to do the 'Trump style'. Which is not the case, eventualy or hopefully, he will have the emotional intelligence to better understand what triggers the emotion of Black people. The more we (Black & White, Young & Old) engage, the more we will understand one another. I do not agree with everything he said, but I understood why he said what he said. I thank Dr Rupert for making time to engage with the nation, sharing how he thinks the country can move foward.

[@tshepomathebula7838]

Rupert is a lenged! This guys thinking is far a head of the interviewer!

[@gausabner2255]

Rupert handled everything well, the interviewer lacks patience and came with a premeditated biased group of like minded closed minded entourage that apparently asked questions, which were more undeserving attacks on a rational man. "Give us resources" ? what are you ? a 7 year old ? who gave Rupert resources ? bloody hell man. Its tough, yes, we are all well aware of that, so educate yourself, build a team, plan and implement a system and find a way around the challenges.

[@esahm373]

Rupert obviously benefitted from Apartheid.

[@simbarashebepete407]

Quite enlightening... We have a lot to learn from multigenerational wealth creators such as Johann Rupert.

[@Geffect-Foundation]

In my humble view Mr Given Mkhari was not the best ideal person to have leaded this conversation. He comes of as being out of touch and not in sync with allowing himself to process some of the responses from the guest and his line of questioning needed some specifics. It seemed to me, he was all over the place and did not engage realistically with the audience and his guest.

[@grahambooth3225]

I am surprised mostly positive comments compared to other videos. Well done South Africa. Free wisdom locally supplied we have plenty wisdom in SA we just need to have right voices heard. We have enough negative influencers.

[@BuhlebzNetwork]

Dr Rupert proved many of us wrong about the white business people in our country from today I respect this man and anyone who I perceived as arrogant or hate the progress of the black people thank you Dr Rupert I'm born again now

[@jonathandupisanie2095]

What a sorry excuse for a host. “I was smart for 68 years, and this was a dumb decision”. 💔

[@101nka]

Given hayi kabi interviewing is not for you

[@mdnnxi5232]

Lost opportunity to listen

[@PreachingChief]

That lady at 57:00 is clearly misguided... first thing of twitter... it's all bark.