Capricorn Breakfast with Jones Netshipise and Mpho Molefe

Daily Digest | Experts concerned at how much modern workplaces are defined by an ‘always-on’ culture

Experts are concerned at how much modern workplaces are increasingly defined by an ‘always-on’ culture. People are expected to remain available, responsive, and efficient. This is where people start to link their value to their productivity and growing accustomed to the notion that rest must be earned. However, the evidence…

2 Jul 6 min

Breakfast Champion | OneThread.Africa helps fashion designers measure, verify and showcase their efforts

On this edition of Breakfast Champion, Jones Netshipise and Mpho Mashita celebrate Nyaniso Tutu-Burris, Founder and CEO of OneThread.Africa, a new fashion technology platform launched to help African fashion brands measure, verify and showcase their sustainability efforts.

2 Jul 4 min

Daily Digest | WhatsApp messenger to begin offering usernames

WhatsApp will soon allow users to create unique usernames, reducing the need to share phone numbers when chatting with new contacts, businesses or large groups. The Meta-owned platform says the feature is designed to improve user privacy. Mpho Molefe and Jones Netshipise are joined by Social Media Legal Expert, Lerato…

1 Jul 6 min

Elevator Pitch | Paul Paunde helps vehicle buyers find their perfect match

Deal Match is a South African vehicle procurement and lead generation platform connecting vehicle buyers, businesses, fleet operators, dealerships, finance institutions, and vehicle service providers. It's founder, Paul Paunde joins Mpho Molefe and Jones Netshipise for an elevator pitch to potential investors. They are also joined by Business Coach, Thabelo…

30 Jun 5 min

Daily Digest | Institute of Healing Memories calls for calm during the June 30th protests

South Africa’s history is layered with trauma: apartheid, dispossession, violence, poverty, gender-based violence, family breakdown and the constant grind of economic insecurity. Many experts say that today is just a symptom of all those untreated issues and continuous failures of the government. Valerie Govender, the Executive Director of Institute of…

30 Jun 4 min

Money Power | The different type of work VISA's in South Africa and what you need to know about them

The word "visa" has been thrown around a lot recently, especially in conversations around immigration, jobs and the economy. Jones Netshipise and Mpho Molefe talk to Tumo Seroka an Associate at Everton Dankuru Attorneys about the work visa, who qualifies for one, and why does our country need foreign workers…

29 Jun 7 min

Property Speaking | Draft Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill

There’s a pending Draft Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill in the air – Mpho Molefe and Jones Netshipise learn a little more about it as they are joined by Broker and owner of Re/Max, Phillip Schoeman.

25 Jun 6 min

Breakfast Masterclass | Is it possible to move on without forgiving someone that has hurt you?

Forgiveness is often framed as the only thing that can set you free in order for you to find happiness again, but can people heal well without even forgiving the people who hurt them? Mpho Molefe and Jones Netshipise talk to Relationship Expert and CEO of Engaged Humans, Paula Quinsee…

24 Jun 9 min

Daily Digest | People are now wearing adult diapers to avoid losing their spot at sold out concerts

Would you wear a diaper to make sure you get the best spot at a music festival or to avoid missing out on the action at a music concert? According to various pop stars – this has slowly been the new trend at sold out concerts where – to avoid…

24 Jun 16 min

Daily Digest | Ongoing investigations into potential human-trafficking allegationg in Legae La Batho

Police and community members gathered at a house in Lehae La Batho outside Polokwane and this is following allegations of human trafficking and kidnapping. Mpho Molefe and Jones Netshipise talk to the head of Communications for the Limpopo Police, Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba for an update on this.

23 Jun 17 min

Elevator Pitch | Dineo Kganyago takes baking to the next level through "Dinny's Cakes"

According to research, most entrepreneurs have no idea where to start when it comes to selling their business on the spot to potential investors. Mpho Molefe and Jones Netshipise get an elevator pitch from Dineo Kganyago, the founder and CEO of Dinny's Cakes. They are also joined by Business Coach,…

23 Jun 6 min

Political Talks | A look into what's happening in Zimbabwe amid the illegal immigration troubles

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has maintained a firm stance on regional immigration, urging citizens residing in neighbouring countries like South Africa to return home using the exact same methods they used to leave. On Political Talk, Mpho Molefe and Jones Netshipise catch up with Political Analyst, Jacqueline Sande about this…

22 Jun 5 min

Personal Power | Study says South African woman continue drinking during pregnancy

A new report has found that alcohol consumption during pregnancy remains deeply normalised in South Africa despite widespread awareness of the risks to unborn children. Mpho Molefe and Jones Netshipise talk to Dr Simon Mothiba, Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Mother and Child Clinic about the true effects of…

22 Jun 6 min

Daily Digest | What parents need to know about school curriculums before enrolling their children

Choosing a school is one of the biggest decisions a parent can make—but too often, that choice is based on reputation, facilities, or fees, rather than what should be the most important factor: how and what your child will be taught. Experts say that it’s time that more parents started…

18 Jun 6 min

Daily Digest | Why Somalian businesses are a lot more successful than our locally owned small businesses

Research from the University of Venda took a deep dive into the eco-system of Somalian entrepreneurs and why businesses ran by foreign nationals are more successful than businesses ran by black South Africans. Mpho Molefe and Jones Netshipise talk to the listener about their theories on why businesses owned by…

17 Jun 14 min

Youth Day | Learners from Pepps College and Curro Meridian share their thoughts on various topics

It’s Youth Day and 50 years since thousands of black students peacefully marched to protest oppressive Bantu education laws and the mandatory use of Afrikaans in black schools. One looks at the youth today and wonder, would they be capable of doing something like that where they dismantle an entire…

16 Jun 23 min

The Podium | Getting to know Raymond Mdaka

Coach Raymond Mdaka is a South African former teacher and soccer manager who is the current head coach of the South Africa national under-20 soccer team. Mpho Molefe and Jones Netshipise talk to him on the Podium as they get to know him better.

12 Jun 8 min

Lifestyle Friday | How effective is a polygraph test?

We watch movies and see people manipulating polygraph tests aka lie detector tests. Mpho Molefe and Jones Netshipise are in studio with Gerald Watson from the Polygraph Professionals Polokwane to give us a taste of what taking a polygraph test actually is like.

12 Jun 12 min

Property Speaking | What's a prime lending rate when it comes to property?

We often hear about a prime lending rate but rarely do we ever talk about what gets a person to this rate and if I’m not getting a prime lending rate from the bank- what’s the next best thing. Mpho Molefe and Jones Netshipise are joined by Broker and Owner…

11 Jun 5 min

Breakfast Champion | The youth of 1976 celebrates 50 years since the uprising

As South Africa prepares to celebrate Youth Day on the 16th of June, Mpho Molefe and Jones Netshipise celebrate the youth of 1976 as their Breakfast Champions. This year marks 50 years since the bold youth of that time took to the streets to fight against Bantu Education and there’s…

11 Jun 6 min