Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa

The CEO Who Left Medical School – KC Makhubele’s Journey from Matiyani to National Leadership

11 May 2025 · 2:18:14 · Episode 15

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KC Makhubele never became a doctor — but today, he leads the doctors and dentists of South Africa. In this episode, KC sits down with Dr Yash Naidoo and Dr Yak Lindy to reflect on the journey that took him from herding cattle in Matiyani village, to studying medicine at UCT, to ultimately becoming CEO of the South African Dental Association (SADA). KC speaks candidly about leadership, failure, faith, and finding his…

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