Who We Are

Former journalist, now a business leader with a passion for media that connects people through authentic relationships.

Nick Grubb’s career has spanned leadership roles at major radio broadcasting companies, and an entrepreneurial phase specialising in communication and digital media.  

His career started during his student days on Rhodes Music Radio where he worked as a radio news correspondent at the East Cape News Agency (Ecna), before becoming News Editor at Radio Algoa. He then went on to Programme Manager roles at Radio Algoa and 5FM. 

Nick now leads the radio business within Kagiso Media (KM). KM Radio is one of South Africa’s premiere audio and broadcasting businesses and includes two of the country’s most successful regional radio stations namely, Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio.  KM Radio also includes an investment portfolio in four other major radio stations.

Nick is the Chairperson of the National Association of Broadcasters (South Africa) and serves on the Digital Audio Committee of the IAB. He was recognised as one of the top minds shaping South Africa’s media industry and was awarded a JMS50 Alumni Award from the Rhodes University School of Journalism and Media Studies (JMS) in 2022.

Nick believes that the audio industry, with radio at the core, will remain relevant and successful, which will take digital innovation, collective industry initiatives, and continued commitment to really good programming created by really good people.

Wendell is an HR professional with a wealth of generalist experience in the field of HR and Training. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for accuracy, Wendell has consistently delivered exceptional results throughout his career.

Having previously worked in Banking HR, Wendell joined the Kagiso Media Group in 2016 as a Group Human Resource Business Partner. He currently holds the responsibility for the overall human resource function within the Kagiso Connect portfolio, as well as its shareholder, Kagiso Tiso Holdings. His focus is on ensuring that HR teams across the Group are enabled to achieve their diverse business strategies and operational needs, particularly in areas such as talent management, HR governance, and policy alignment.

This involves optimising talent management through recruitment, retention, and development of high-performing employees, considering the entire HR (People) life cycle within the organisation.

Wendell is passionate about building strong employee relationships in the workplace. He has spearheaded training initiatives that empower employees, making them valuable assets to the company. Under his leadership, Kagiso Connect attracts and retains some of the top talent in South Africa.

Vera Nagtegaal is the CEO of Vouch, a purpose-driven financial services platform within the Kagiso Connect portfolio. With over 20 years of experience leading and transforming businesses across financial services, marketing, and digital innovation, Vera brings both strategic insight and heart to her leadership.

Previously, Vera served as Executive Head at Hippo.co.za, where she spearheaded the company’s evolution into a leading financial comparison platform and led a successful rebrand that reintroduced the beloved Hippo mascot to its marketing campaigns.

Earlier in her career, as CEO of Law for All, she forged strategic partnerships with South Africa’s top banks, insurers, and mobile operators to expand access to affordable legal cover for consumers.

A passionate advocate for financial inclusion, Vera believes that access to sound financial advice should not be a privilege but a right. Her vision for Vouch is rooted in empowering people to make better financial decisions by connecting them with trusted advice, supported by technology and guided by empathy.

Vera is known for her forward-thinking leadership and her ability to turn vision into measurable impact.

Beyond the boardroom, she’s a breast cancer survivor and an avid marathon runner, with eight Comrades Marathon medals to her name, as well as a traveller and advocate for health and resilience. These values continue to inspire her leadership both personally and professionally.

Vuyani Dombo is the Managing Director of Jacaranda FM. He is responsible for leading the strategic direction and operations of the business, ensuring that the station is enabled to achieve its commercial, audience, governance, people, and culture objectives in support of the Kagiso Connect growth strategy.

A qualified Chartered Accountant, Vuyani has over a decade of leadership experience spanning audit, financial management, governance, and executive leadership within the media industry.

A long-time member of the Kagiso Connect portfolio, he has previously led Jacaranda FM’s financial operations since 2015 before taking on the role of Head of Finance for Kagiso Connect in 2019. In this capacity, he played a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy across multiple stations, ensuring compliance, risk management, and financial sustainability while fostering the growth of top-tier finance teams.

Vuyani has a leadership ethos of adding tangible value to consumers, teams, clients, shareholders, the industry, and other key stakeholders. He also possesses strategic vision and big picture thinking, and he has a leadership focus of fostering healthy environments to drive effective working relationships and bring out the best in teams.

Vuyani is the Chairperson of the Finance Committee of the National Association of Broadcasters South Africa as of 2025 and has also served on the Audit & Finance Committee of the Broadcast Research Council since 2021. Vuyani also serves on the boards of Kagiso Media associate investments, Heart FM, and Gagasi FM.

Mzuvele Mthethwa is the Managing Director of East Coast Radio (ECR), where he leads the station’s overall strategic direction, operational performance, innovation agenda, and long-term growth. He brings extensive leadership experience across finance, governance, and business management within the broadcasting industry.

Appointed Managing Director on 1 April 2024, Mzuvele stepped into the role following a successful three-month tenure as Acting Managing Director earlier in the year. His leadership focuses on ensuring operational excellence, driving sustainable growth, and strengthening East Coast Radio’s position as a trusted and influential regional broadcaster.

Mzuvele has been part of the East Coast Radio family for over 20 years, having progressed through a range of senior leadership roles within the organisation. Born and bred in KwaZulu-Natal, he has a deep connection to the province and the communities the station serves. This personal connection underpins his commitment to keeping ECR relevant, impactful, and reflective of the people of KZN.

Prior to his appointment as Managing Director, Mzuvele led East Coast Radio’s finance team. In this role, he played a key part in shaping the station’s strategic plans, strengthening corporate governance, and implementing robust risk management and compliance frameworks. His expertise in financial reporting, planning, and analysis supported the station’s stability and growth, while his focus on people development helped build high-performing teams.

A Finance and Business Management graduate, Mzuvele has over a decade of senior leadership experience. He is recognised for an assertive yet approachable leadership style, combining strategic vision with operational discipline to enable confident, well-informed decision-making. His strong project management capability and ability to motivate teams have supported the successful delivery of complex initiatives across the organisation.

Committed to high standards of integrity and accountability, Mzuvele champions a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring that East Coast Radio continues to serve as a leading and trusted voice in the broadcasting landscape.

Mandy Moollan (CA) SA is the Head of Finance for East Coast Radio, where she is responsible for driving strong, ethical financial management and supporting the station’s long-term sustainability and growth. She brings extensive experience across financial leadership, strategic insight, governance, and compliance within complex business environments.

Mandy joined Kagiso Connect in September 2024, following a career that spans senior financial leadership roles as well as managing her own financial consultancy. Her depth of experience enables her to add value across all aspects of the business, with a clear focus on financial discipline, strategic decision-making, and organisational integrity.

She previously spent 12 years as Executive Financial Director of South African Bulk Terminals, a company within the listed Bidvest Group. During this time, Mandy gained significant experience in strategic insight and value integration across the business. She also served as a trustee of the Bidvest South African Pension Fund, a role that further strengthened her expertise in compliance, governance, and regulatory frameworks.

Mandy has been involved in numerous CSI initiatives over the years, contributing to projects that have unlocked opportunities for strategic growth. She is deeply passionate about living a purpose-driven life, an ethos that carries through into her leadership approach and her commitment to responsible financial stewardship at the KwaZulu-Natal-based radio station.

Mandy holds a Bachelor of Accounting Science, BCompt (Honours) degree from UNISA and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2003. She has also completed a Commercial Law Diploma (Distinction) with the SA School of Paralegal Studies, as well as a Management Development Programme (MDP) at GIBS Business School.

Thabang Nthaudi is the Head of Finance for Jacaranda FM, where he is responsible for delivering on the station’s growth strategy, enabling sound management decision-making, and supporting optimal profitability, reduced risk, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. He brings broad experience across financial management, governance, audit, and reporting within complex business environments.

A qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), Thabang has diverse accounting and finance experience spanning financial planning, governance, audit, financial reporting, and financial management. His career includes working with leading organisations in South Africa and internationally, partnering with diverse teams across multiple sectors.

Thabang holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Cum Laude) and an Honours degree in Accounting from North West University. He began his CA journey as an associate lecturer at North West University, where he honed his technical skills, before completing his articles with Deloitte & Touche in Johannesburg. During his time at Deloitte, he gained audit experience across a varied portfolio of medium-to-large and listed entities in manufacturing, security, consumer and industrial retail, fleet management, and automotive technology.

He subsequently worked for Deloitte & Touche in the United Kingdom (Cambridge), ABSA Bank (CIB and RBB), and Imperial Logistics Limited, further deepening his experience in financial leadership, governance, and strategic business support across South Africa and the broader African continent.

Thabang is passionate about bringing people together to create a shared vision of a better tomorrow. He enjoys enthusiastically sharing his knowledge and using his pioneering spirit to inspire others to overcome challenges, embrace change, and continue learning and growing.