Why Im investing in South Africa as a South African - Rob Hersov, Global Entrepreneur

Where Rob Hersov Is Putting His Money: Real Estate, Betting & AI Compute | Mzansi Unicorns Podcast What does one of South Africa’s most outspoken businessmen actually invest in? In this episode of the Mzansi Unicorns Podcast, I sit down with Rob Hersov to unpack where he sees real opportunity right now, and why he’s backing South Africa with his own capital. Rob shares three bets he’s making: 🏡 Western Cape real estate. Rob recently bought land between Cape Town and Paternoster on the West Coast. He explains why he believes the region is one of the most compelling property plays in the country, and what he’s building there. 🎲 The betting business. Rob explains why he’s investing in betting and gaming, and what makes the sector attractive in the South African market. 🤖 AI compute. Rob is investing in a national AI compute business with plans to expand across the rest of Africa. We talk about why compute infrastructure matters, and why Africa can’t afford to sit out the AI race. We also discuss his broader investment philosophy, the risks and rewards of building in South Africa, and what founders and investors should be paying attention to next. #MzansiUnicorns #RobHersov #SouthAfrica #Investing #RealEstate #WesternCape #Paternoster #AI #AICompute #Africa #Entrepreneurship #Podcast 0:00 Investment opportunities 2:08 Global business potential 4:07 Safe Hire partnership 5:13 Strategic local projects 8:20 Innovation in fintech 10:36 Digital infrastructure 15:43 AI in everyday business 20:06 Generational wealth values 24:52 Learning from failure 30:59 Future-proofing education 37:01 Humanity and AI abundance 40:55 The S-group network 49:40 Africa's investment future