Power FM's Chairmans' interview | Part 2 

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.

Me too I was so irritated

very bad interviewer

@@ravendrangovender2250 agree!!

It's really hard to watch

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

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

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

Go read a book

​@@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!

Behind de closed doors he is

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

Dr Rupert should have expected these insults !!

you are blind, Rupert with his subtle racism

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

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

really enjoyed the interview was very insightful.

@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?

My thoughts exactly!

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.

The problem is entrepreneurs.

R problems? How?

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

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

Yeah! I am. Mr Rupert is outstanding.

are you insane

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

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..

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

@@samanthajayne8464 lol he also said "white PEOPLE "

Plot 0

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

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Good for you.

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.

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

yebo,...you are so right boetie

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

so damn rude

Irritating irritating...

I know right 🥲

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.

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

@@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.

@@bullsfx3075 Who said I'm poor?

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

Pathetic interviewer what a fence word.

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

😂😂😂

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

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

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

@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

@@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.

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.

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

@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

Naked Truth, I support your thinking.

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.

AMEN !

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

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

Uu

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.

Dankie , Chairman did not do justice

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

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

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

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.

100%

Literally eh! So annoying

I respect your wisdom in saying that. It shows your maturity and realisation that SA needs experienced business people.

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This fool came in with a pre-set agenda.

Sadly Johan was lying about the reality of Afrikaner growth to wealth and position - it was not just hard work and savings but also a lot of state support and advantages of apartheid (cheap exploited labour). Until we start with the truth, it will not be possible to have any progress.

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

I am not mad about Mr Rupert but one can learn from people who have operated across the globe. South Africa needs all the help it can get in a very competitive, fast changing world. The ANC government has not always used the money they have at their disposal very effectively and so I must smile when you assume that we will pull people out of poverty. We need entrepreneurs to lead by example and grow the tax base. Unfortunately, education is needed before we can pull people out of poverty and keep them in the game for a lengthy period. Throwing money at unqualified people is only a temporary solution.

@C Cleopatra Rupert family saw the opportunity n worked so smart to amass wealth unlike us blacks. Very inspired by JR

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Niloyiwe nina

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

And Given Mkhari o baie skelm!

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.

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

RUDE!

You missed his point that nobody "trade amongst ourselves", except maybe the Jews who actively support each other. Everyone in the world else trades wherever they get the best deal.

Given has never been a good interviewer. He couldn't interview Mbeki properly too

True

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.

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

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.

@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.

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

Who is this useless asshole of an interviewer

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

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

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

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

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