Stokvel Revolution Podcast with Palesa Lengolo is a South African podcast that explores stokvels, saving schemes and community-driven economic models. The show focuses on how people come together in informal financial collectives to support each other, build wealth and strengthen social ties within their communities. It offers listeners insight into the traditions, challenges and opportunities of stokvel culture, presenting stories and conversations that reflect both the practical and social aspects of collective investment and savings. The host, Palesa Lengolo, guides the discussion with a blend of personal experience, interviews and thoughtful commentary. Episodes may include conversations with stokvel organisers, community leaders and participants, offering a range of perspectives on how these groups operate and the impact they have on financial wellbeing. This approach helps listeners understand the value of community-centred financial practices — both as a cultural tradition and as a tool for economic resilience. The podcast addresses broader topics linked to personal finance, group dynamics, entrepreneurship and financial inclusion. It connects stokvel culture to wider themes such as economic empowerment, wealth creation and mutual support, making it relevant not only to those already involved in stokvels but also to anyone interested in alternative saving practices and community economics. By combining storytelling with practical insight, Stokvel Revolution Podcast serves as an accessible resource for listeners seeking to learn about collective financial models and their role in modern life.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Pretoria, South Africa
Year the organization started publishing:
2021
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
A single topic (such as education, environment or criminal justice)
Type of content produced by theme:
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Data journalism
Solutions or constructive journalism
Explanatory journalism
Collaborative journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Podcast
YouTube

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
2,600
Instagram number of followers:
590
YouTube number of followers:
163
Tiktok number of followers:
2,747

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
1
Founders:
Andile Fulane and Palesa Lengolo
Directors:
Host: Palesa Lengolo Producer: Andile Fulane

Team

Full-time employees:
1
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
1
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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