This Thursday night (13th Nov) at 9PM, The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk welcomes a powerhouse guest — Dr. Sheldon Rocha Leal, a leading voice in South Africa’s creative and music education sectors.

Dr. Leal will unpack “The DIY Musician, Portfolio Careers, Creative Districts, and Innovations in the Creative Industries” — a must-listen discussion for artists, educators, entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about the evolving creative economy.

Currently the Academic Registrar at the Academy of Sound Engineering in Johannesburg, Dr. Leal brings decades of experience across music education, industry leadership, and curriculum innovation. His impressive career includes roles such as:

• Former Director of Culture at Southdowns College, Centurion
• Former Head of Sound Engineering and Music at Educor (Damelin & City Varsity)
• Member of the Music Standards Generating Body that designed South Africa’s national music curriculum for schools and universities
• Founding committee member of the CI:TY Youth Arts Festival
• Music commentator and guest on major platforms including Kaya FM, 702, Classic FM, Metro FM, ENCA, and The Eurovision Context podcast
• SAMA Awards Judge and SAMRO Music Creation Fund Panelist

An accomplished scholar, Dr. Leal holds multiple degrees including a PhD in Curriculum Design and Music Business (University of the Free State) and has lectured at top universities such as Rhodes, Pretoria, UNISA, and Nelson Mandela University.

 Don’t miss this in-depth conversation about the future of music and creativity in South Africa — only on The Business of Entertainment, Thursday night at 9PM on CapeTalk.