In this episode of The Impact Equation, Rafi is joined by Paul van Zyl, former executive secretary of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission and co-founder of The Conduit, to explore how collaboration, trust, and collective action can help tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges. Paul reflects on his experiences working in the struggle against apartheid, helping establish the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the importance of acknowledging victims, uncovering the truth, and building a path towards lasting peace. He then shares the inspiration behind The Conduit, a community and convening space that brings together people working towards positive social change. The conversation explores how The Conduit has evolved from facilitating meaningful connections to building coalitions that address systemic issues, including the Flood Action Coalition, which aims to coordinate investment in natural flood management and strengthen water resilience. Paul also discusses the potential of sports stadiums to become year-round social infrastructure, the role of collaboration in tackling extreme heat, and why trust is essential to creating solutions that benefit entire communities. He closes with a powerful reminder that meaningful progress requires people to move beyond division, work across differences, and focus on practical solutions that create lasting impact.
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