Daily Digest | Why is everyone's social media profile picture purple?

Loading player...
Over the weekend, the wave of purple became more apparent with users across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X changing their profile pictures and displays to purple following a rallying call by the non-profit organisation (NGO) Women for Change (WFC) to create a nationwide shutdown. Mpho Mashita and Jones Netshipise are joined by Social Media Expert, Lerato Ntwampe to dissect the effectiveness of social media activism and how far it goes in making a difference in real life.
11 Nov English South Africa Business · Arts

Other recent episodes

Property Speaking | Property trends that stood out in 2025

Jones Netshipise and Mpho Mashita wrap up some of the property trends that took over 2025 as we wrap up the year. They are joined by Broker and Owner of Re/Max, Phillip Schoeman for some predictions of what the year 2026 could look like for property owners and those looking…
11 Dec 8 min

Breakfast Champion | Morongwa Manamela and her team win the G20 tourism hackathon

Mpho Mashita and Jones Netshipise celebrate Morongwa Manamela, a student at the university of Pretoria and a footballer. She’s also a member of the catalyst team that won the G20 tourism hackathon. The hackathon brought together young people to create practical solutions for challenges in the tourism sector, while building…
11 Dec 5 min