Capricorn Breakfast with Complexion and Mpho Mashita

#YouAreTheBusiness | Own it events bring jumping castles and more flare to your event

On this edition of You Are The Business, a moment meant to uplift small businesses and give them a chance to reach their ideal customer, Complexion and Mpho Mashita talk to the Founder of Own It Events, Rudzani Mudau- he hires out jumping castles for all types of events from birthday parties…

21 Jan 13 min

#FreshSqueeze | CIPC to deregister over 800k non-compliant companies

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has started the process of deregistering 800,000 companies due to non-compliance. Mpho Mashita and Complexion talk to Advocate Rory Voller, the CIPC Commissioner about how to check if your business is compliant to avoid having it deregistered.

21 Jan 8 min

#PersonalPower | Should you prioritize buying/building your own house before building/buying one for your parents?

We all have different ways we show gratitude to our parents and one of the ways is buying or building them a home- which has over the years become symbolic in the African culture. Mpho Mashita and Complexion talk to Award Winning Mental Health Practitioner and Life Coach about the…

20 Jan 11 min

#FreshSqueeze | Forensic probe uncovers R3.4m of dubious payouts by corrupt ex-Samro staff

After a forensic investigation into the finances of music industry watchdog, the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro), uncovered more than R3.4 million in dubious claims by some former employees, the organisation says it is determined to bring them to book. Mpho Mashita and Complexion talk to Diana Kneel, an…

20 Jan 8 min

#FreshSqueeze | Tiktok back online in America- but what would it mean for creators if it were to go offline again?

TikTok welcomed users back to the platform about 14 hours after it abruptly shut itself down minutes before a nationwide ban took effect—a reversal prompted by President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to halt the ban when he takes office Monday by extending a deadline for China-based ByteDance to sell the app…

20 Jan 9 min

#PropertySpeaking | Are tenants allowed to install fiber and satellite tv connections for themselves?

As a landlord, your job is to make sure that your tenants are comfortable, but what happens when you have no fiber connections and no satellite TV connections- do the tenants have the right to connect it themselves? Phillip Schoeman is the Owner of Remax and he joins the team…

16 Jan 7 min

#OldMutualxNestle |Old Mutual and Nestlé team up to help families secure their children’s futures

Old Mutual and Nestlé are teaming up to help families secure their children’s futures with strong financial and nutritional foundations. Mpho Mashita and Complexion talk to Nandi Maawu, who is the mother of The Maawu Twins about this collaboration and why they find it important to secure their children's future.

16 Jan 3 min

#FreshSqueeze | Principal turns school results around

As we celebrate matric passes, we shine the light on the teachers that make these improvements possible. Mme Johanna Mabena is the Principal of Kgothala Secondary School in the Sekhukhune District and since her arrival at the school, the matric pass rate has moved from 20% to 40% in 2017…

16 Jan 8 min

#BreakfastMasterclass | Nestle partners with Old Mutual to help families secure their children’s futures

Old Mutual and Nestlé are teaming up to help families secure their children’s futures with strong financial and nutritional foundations. In doing this, they are giving away R3million to help families invest in their children’s growth and future security. Complexion and Mpho Mashita talk to Takudzwa Mupfurutsa, Business Executive Officer…

15 Jan 6 min

#FreshSqueeze | Why verification matters now more than ever

As great as the increase in the matric pass rate is, it also now means the demand and pressure for jobs will be higher, which will- according to experts lead to an increase in applicants falsifying their educational qualifications to enter the competitive job market. Mpho Mashita and Complexion talk…

15 Jan 6 min

#YouAreTheBusiness | Modhefo Hot Sauce leaves mouths watery

This is a feature dedicated to uplifting local businesses. Mpho Mashita and Complexion talk to the founder of Modhefo Hot Sauce, his name is Pontsho Malatji. His sauce is made from natural products and has been the talk to town. He talks about some of the challenges he faces selling the…

14 Jan 11 min

#FreshSqueeze | Matric results have improved, but why the drop in Physics

The Matric class of 2024 has made history after South Africa’s national pass rate for the 2024 NSC results increased from 82.9% in 2023 to 87.3%. Department of Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says this is the highest matric pass rate in the history of the country, however, a drop in the…

14 Jan 7 min

#MoneyPower | South Africans to live longer, but can they save sufficiently for it?

Studies say that South Africans are set to live longer due to advances in medicine and healthier living habits, but this could prove to be a problem for retirement savings in the future. Complexion and Mpho Mashita talk to the CEO of Wealthy Money and Author of "What's Your Money…

13 Jan 10 min

#PropertySpeaking | Cheapest places to rent in South Africa

Mpho Mashita and Complexion speak with Broker and Owner of Remax, Phillip Schoeman about the cheapest place to rent in South Africa vs the most expensive place to rent and what this means for people looking to buy property.

8 Jan 6 min

#RIPWinnieKhumalo | South Africans mourn the passing of Winnie Khumalo

The family of Winnie Khumalo has confirmed her passing at the age of 51. Apparently, she suffered a short illness and there are reports with some of her family members confirming the sad news. Mpho Mashita and Complexion are joined by her colleague in the industry, DJ Cleo as they pay…

7 Jan 8 min

#FreshSqueeze | Shock as reports of unqualified teachers surface

Concerns have been raised over the number of unqualified and underqualified teachers at independent schools. The Foundation for Education and Social Justice Africa said it had received an alarming number of reports complaining of underqualified and unqualified teachers at some independent schools. Mpho Mashita and Complexion are joined by Hendrick…

7 Jan 8 min

#BreakfastMasterclass | How to prepare your child for life after matric

As matriculants across South Africa prepare to receive their results, Complexion and Mpho Mashita talk to Mlungisi Nkosi, Award-Winning Educator, Founder of the Mlungisi Nkosi Math and Science Centre about the transition from school to adulthood and how parents can best prepare their children for life after matric.

7 Jan 12 min

YouAreTheBusiness | Limpho Mokoka sells joy

On this edition of You Are The Business, a business feature that helps give entrepreneurs more exposure for their products - Mpho Mashita and Complexion talk to Limpho Mokoka, the founder of Candy Crush, a one stop candy store that sells a variety of sweets, ice cream and popcorn. They…

7 Jan 9 min

Unpacking HMPV: What you need to know about China's new viral illness with symptoms similar to Covid-19

China has seen an increase in Human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory disease with flu-like symptoms in recent weeks. To date, the Department of Health in South Africa has not confirmed any cases of HMPV in the country. Mpho Mashita and Complexion talk to Dr Angelique Coetzee from the Solidarity Doctors…