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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 overall performance for the Physics subject has been noted. Mpho Mashita and Complexion talk to Dr Brian Masara, an Executive Officer at the South African Institute of Physics about what could be behind this drop and what interventions can come into play.

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 Personality", Vangile Makwakwa about how South Africans can start saving for a longer retirement period

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.

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 tribute to the legendary singer.

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 Makaneta, the Director at the Foundation for Education and Social Justice Africa to talk about this.v

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.

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 are also joined by Award-winning entrepreneur, executive coach, author, and speaker - Dr Lucas Moloi to answer some entrepreneurial questions that Limpo has about her product.

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 Network about how to stay safe.

The markets had an interesting run in 2024 with a lot of investors admitting to it being their most profitable year sofar. But what are some of the investment trends that investors - new and old- can look forward to in 2025? Complexion and Mpho Mashita talk to Investment Content Creator, Ivyn Sambo about where to start when considering and planning your investments in 2025.

As parents prepare to send their children back to school, they have taken to social media to express concerns about some of the items listed on the stationery list. Complexion and Mpho Mashita talk to the Chairperson at the National Association of School Governing Bodies, Matakanye Matakanye about how schools and parents can meet each other halfway when it comes to school stationery.