Get Ready for the Boldest Conversations in South African Business
Ever wonder what truly goes on behind the headlines of South Africa's most successful ventures or business leaders? The raw insights, the pivotal decisions, the "off-the-record" moments?
At Nortons Inc., we believe meaningful insights don’t only emerge from textbooks, but in the candid stories of those who have first-hand experience of some of the most interesting issues of our time.
Introducing Espresso Briefs – our brand new monthly podcast to be held on the last Friday of each month, where we invite anyone who is interested in discussions on topical and relevant issues to join us for an hour of unfiltered connection. Forget the stuffy boardrooms, grab your coffee and join us for our series of informal but insightful chats with a line-up of thought-provoking guests. This is where the real talk happens.
Espresso Briefs: Insightful Conversation, Spilled Beans
Get ready to hear directly from the architects of industry, the innovators, and the disruptors shaping our economy. Their stories, their strategies, their lessons learned — all brewing soon.
Be the first to know when our first episode drops! Espresso Briefs will be held every last Friday of the month from February until November between 8 – 9am. Guests will be announced in advance each month.
APRIL 2026
FROM BROKEN TO A $120BN POWERHOUSE: EDWARD KIESWETTER JOINS ESPRESSO BRIEFS
We promised you the architects of industry. We promised you the disruptors. We’re delivering the man who rebuilt a nation’s engine.
We are thrilled to welcome SARS Commissioner Ed Kieswetter to the coffee table for our next Espresso Briefs.
Commissioner Kieswetter didn’t just lead the SARS; he conducted a masterclass in institutional resurrection. By turning a dysfunctional organisation into a world-class institution, he has reshaped the South African economy from the inside out.
The Turnaround: From the JSE-listing of Alexander Forbes to the rebuilding of SARS, how do you fix the "unfixable"?
The High-Stakes Career: Insights from senior roles at FirstRand, Eskom, and ShopRite.
The Final Act: As he bows out after 7 years at the helm, we ask the big question: How did he do it all—and what is next?
This is more than a podcast; it’s a blueprint for leadership.
When: Friday, 24 April 2026; 8am - 9am.
Don't miss the exit interview of the decade.
* If you have previously registered for Espresso Briefs, you should have received a Teams meeting invite for all interviews - please use that link to join us. If you need any assistance, please email espressobriefs@nortonsinc.com.
MARCH 2026
We are pleased to be joined by one of the most respected voices in South African media: Tim Cohen.
If you have followed South African business over the last few decades, you have followed Tim. As the former editor of Business Day, Financial Mail SA and editor at large for Daily Maverick, Tim is currently a Senior Editor for Currency and joins our MD Anthony Norton for an hour where they will move past the headlines to discuss “Solutions for South Africa.”
When: Friday 27 March 2026
Time: 8 – 9am
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FEBRUARY 2026
He’s been the Chair of the Competition Tribunal. He founded Corruption Watch. He’s advising the President on anti-corruption.
And now, he’s "spilling the beans" with us.
A giant of South African governance, David Lewis, author and activist, joined us for an insightful not-to-be missed conversation. Watch this not-to-be-missed interview (right)
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