Capricorn Breakfast with Jones Netshipise and Mpho Mashita

Property Speaking | Why property prices are stagnant in 2025

According to the latest figures from Lightstone’s Property Index, national year-on-year house price inflation has maintained a modest pace of 2.8%. This steady, albeit sluggish, trend is echoed in the RE/MAX National Housing Report for Q1 2025, which reveals a 2.1% increase in average house prices compared to the same…

5 Jun 4 min

Daily Digest | What to do when an artist does not show up to perform after payment

Amapiano artist Scotts Maphuma, real name Mpho Lebajoa, is making headlines once again, and this time it is because he found himself in hot water as he was reportedly arrested over the weekend in Mozambique, where he was scheduled to perform. Mpho Mashita and Jones Netshipise talk to Mduduzi Magagula,…

4 Jun 3 min

Breakfast Masterclass | Finding love after a divorce - what's important and what's not

Finding love after a divorce is a significant step in rebuilding your life. Mpho Mashita and Jones Netshipise do a masterclass with Relationship Expert, Paula Quinsee on finding love after divorce and what to look out for especially when kids are involved.

4 Jun 4 min

Property Speaking | Is it better to buy a pre-loved home or to opt for new developments

In April, the Absa Homeowner Sentiment Index, a barometer of consumer confidence across six key metrics in the country’s housing market, showed that consumer confidence in South African real estate soared to the highest level in a decade. However, one of the biggest decisions buyers face is whether to invest…

29 May 6 min

Breakfast Masterclass | How women can protect themselves on a first date with a stranger

The tragic death of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale has sent shock waves across South Africa, reviving an age old discussion around concerns of safety and justice for women in the country. Mpho Mashita and Jones Netshipise talk to security expert and Private Investigator, Mike Bolhuis about how women can try and…

28 May 9 min

Daily Digest | Tsotsi actor Presley Chweneyagae passes away

The South African film and television industry is reeling from the tragic loss of one of its brightest stars, Presley Chweneyagae. The actor, famously known for his roles on Tsotsi and The River passed away at the age of 40. Mpho Mashita and Jones Netshipise talk to his friend and…

28 May 7 min

Breakfast Masterclass | How does unhealed trauma show up in your everyday adult life

Experts say that generational trauma can be passed down to the children by their parents, if they are not able to address them at the correct time, in the correct ways. However, we can stop the generational trauma cycles with a little introspect on how it trickled down on us,…

14 May 5 min

Daily Digest | What does the South African law say about "mavuso" agreements and sexual transactions

Mpho Mashita and Jones Netshipise talk to Attorney and Social Commentator, Isaac Moselane about the concept of mavuso, how it works and some of the legalities around sexual transactions. This is prompted by a voicenote that was sent by a listener asking if sexual transactions were considered as prostitution in…

14 May 8 min

Elevator Pitch | Adolph Rapholo pitches for investment to move to a bigger facility

Mpho Mashita and Jones Netshipise hear a pitch from the Director for Quick and Fast Trading and Projects, Adolph Rapholo. Their services is water purification and they supply water bottles as Lewater prepared still and ice cubes, including refills. They are joined by Published Author, Award winning Speaker, Entrepreneur, Business…

13 May 7 min

Daily Digest | Why community activism is important now more than ever

Residents of multiple municipalities have taken to social media to express anger about various service delivery issues like water shortages, poor roads and street lights, and high unemployment rates. Mpho Mashita and Jones Netshipise talk to Juliet Miyabo, the CEO and Founder of the Township Economic Development Community of South…

13 May 8 min

Breakfast Champion | South African Institute of Physics hosts free Matric Exam Preparation Workshop to help matriculants

To address the dropping performance in matric Physical Sciences in the country, the South African Institute of Physics is hosting a free Matric Exam Preparation Workshop to help bridge that gap. Jones Netshipise and Mpho Mashita talk to Dr Brian Masara, the CEO of South African Institute of Physics about…

8 May 5 min

Daily Digest | ConCourt rules South Africans can’t lose citizenship over dual nationality - what this means

The Constitutional Court has struck down Section 6(1)(a) of the South African Citizenship Act, which automatically stripped South Africans of their citizenship upon acquiring a second nationality. Mpho Mashita and Jones Netshipise talk to Attorney and Social Commentator, Isaac Moselane about what this means.

7 May 5 min

Breakfast Masterclass | Dealing with a child that's a picky eater

Research shows the average parents spends around 67 hours per year “in negotiation” with their child, with the top battle being mealtime meltdowns over eating their vegetables. Mpho Mashita and Jones Netshipise talk to Dietician, Khutso Maswanganyi about how parents can deal with a child that is a picky eater…

7 May 8 min

Daily Digest | How effective are lifestyle audits in rooting out corruption in government?

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said that lifestyle audits were currently underway in her department as part of efforts to root out corruption. Jones Netshipise and Mpho Mashita talk to Director at the Anti Corruption Trust, Sarah Motha about the effectiveness of lifestyle audits in rooting out corruption.

6 May 6 min

Daily Digest | Rising calls for accountability from podcasts

The rapid growth of podcasts has raised concerns about the lack of regulation of online audio content. A parliamentary committee says current broadcasting laws do not apply to platforms like podcasts, leaving a legal gap. Mpho Mashita and Jones Netshipise talks to Social Media Legal Expert, Lerato Ntwampe about these…

5 May 7 min

Daily Digest | Do we truly have more than one soulmate?

A new study shows that it's possible to have more than one soulmate in a lifetime. While some believe in one true soulmate, many others believe that soulmates can come in various forms throughout life, including romantic partners, friends, and family members. Jones Netshipise and Mpho Mashita talk to Relationship…

1 May 6 min

Breakfast Champion | Rebecca Mulondo empowers single mothers through her foundation, Vuwa Mufumakadzi

Our Breakfast Champion is the founder of Vuwa Mufumakadzi Foundation. Rebecca Mulondo from Ndzhelele started this foundation to empower single mothers who are unemployed and also depending in sassa grant by giving them skills to start their own business, finishing their studies , and equipping them for employment. Mpho Mashita…

1 May 5 min

Breakfast Masterclass | Is your boss making your life difficult because you said "No" to them? Here's what you can do

Many times we’ve heard people share stories about how they started getting victimised after telling a manager no – whether it was a romantic advance that they rejected or maybe they refused to do something a manager was asking them to do. Jones Netshipise and Mpho Mashita talk to Leadership…

30 Apr 7 min

DailyDigest | VAT increase - what happens when the debit order has already gone off

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that the planned 0.5% increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate, initially scheduled for May 1, 2025, will not proceed. But people have shared their experiences with debit orders that have already been set in motion and companies that sent them…

28 Apr 6 min

Breakfast Champion | Joseph Tau wants to better the relationship South African learners have with pure Mathematics

Joseph Tau is the first black man under 30 to write a pure Maths Textbook dedicated to Grade 7-11. His main aim is to teach learners Maths in a simple way that will leave a lasting impact. Jones Netshipise and Mpho Mashita talk to him about his passion with Mathematics…

24 Apr 5 min