Lelethu Shayi

Lelethu Shayi is a South African entrepreneur, podcaster, and digital creator based in Cape Town. Raised in Adelaide, Eastern Cape, and schooled across English and Afrikaans environments, Shayi is the Founder and Director of Candor Lifestyle, an online footwear brand providing earning opportunities for rural and township populations across Southern Africa. He is the host of 'Conversations with Lelethu,' a podcast platform focusing on South African history, politics, and culture, featuring interviews with diverse political and cultural figures. A graduate of Startup Circles' Startup Launch and Investor Readiness programmes, Shayi secured a $25,000 investment from Enygma Ventures in 2020. His work emphasizes bridging social divides, defending free speech, and rebuilding trust through honest dialogue and fearless journalism in new media.