Ep 4 - Moving People, Moving Futures with Gautrain CEO Tshepo Kgobe

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Ep 4 - Moving People, Moving Futures with Gautrain CEO Tshepo Kgobe

Press Start Mzansi

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Ep 4 - Moving People, Moving Futures with Gautrain CEO Tshepo Kgobe

Moving People, Moving Futures with Gautrain CEO Tshepo Kgobe

In this episode of Press Start Mzansi, we sit down with Tshepo Kgobe, Chief Executive Officer of the Gautrain Management Agency (GMA), to explore how mobility, innovation, and gaming intersect in shaping South Africa’s future.

From building one of the country’s most ambitious infrastructure projects to imagining what the next decade of smart mobility could look like, Mr Kgobe shares insights on leadership, technology, and the role of creativity in moving people — and moving futures.

We unpack how transport isn’t just about getting from A to B. It’s about economic opportunity, tourism, culture, and even lessons from gaming in engaging communities.

Hosted by Bandile Phuthuma with co-host Khumo Moerane, this conversation looks at how policy, play, and innovation meet on the tracks of Gauteng’s story.

What we cover in this episode:

Gautrain’s role in shaping Gauteng’s development and economy
How transport infrastructure can connect culture, tourism, and digital storytelling
What mobility can learn from gaming about engagement, loyalty, and user experience
Building partnerships across government, business, and tech sectors
Leadership lessons from steering one of South Africa’s most iconic projects
Looking 10 years ahead: the future of Gautrain and mobility in Gauteng

Guest:

Tshepo Kgobe is the Chief Executive Officer of the Gautrain Management Agency (GMA). A multidisciplinary engineer with over 22 years of experience in infrastructure, energy, and rail, he has led complex projects in South Africa and internationally. With a background in civil engineering and business management, Kgobe has been at the heart of Gautrain since its inception, from technical services and trackwork engineering to his current role as CEO. Known for his vision of smart, integrated mobility, he champions innovation, transformation, and partnerships that move people and economies forward.

Credits:

Hosted by: Bandile Phuthuma (ITTHYNK Gaming)
Co-hosts: Khumo Moerane (ITTHYNK Gaming) & Kieran Reid (Two Name Games)
Cinematography and Editing: Luthando Nyuswa
Audio Editor: Juliette Love
Technical Director: Dave Moyo
Marketing: Jessica Jardim, Ashley Tanton, Padi Falas-Maifala, Mpho Tlokotsi