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In Episode 5 of Let’s Check In with Vuyani, we sit down with Itumeleng Hlapane, a driven entrepreneur, GIBS Business School graduate, and the visionary behind SHAPE Café. From growing up with big dreams to navigating the halls of one of Africa’s top business schools — and now building a standout café brand — Itumeleng’s story is a blueprint for how mindset, education, and hustle come together.

🎙 Inside the episode:

• His journey from the township to GIBS
• What inspired the creation of SHAPE Café
• How he balances business, purpose, and personal growth
• Hard truths about entrepreneurship no one talks about
• Real advice for young people starting from the ground up

This episode is more than just a conversation — it’s a reminder that where you start doesn’t define where you’ll go.

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In this powerful episode of LET’S CHECK IN with Vuyani, we sit down with Mr. Sivuyile Mqxekwa, CEO of Consolidated Holdings, a privately owned South African investment company with a growing footprint in retail, construction, engineering, and property development.

Founded in 2022, Consolidated Holdings has built a reputation for smart, long-term investments using its own equity capital—allowing them to move fast, stay in control, and focus on real impact.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or just curious about what it takes to lead in a rapidly evolving economy, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

📌 Learn more about the company: https://consolidatedholdings.co.za

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Lawrence Khekhe a visionary founder of EYETHU business group, as we explore how they’re shaping the future through coding and robotics. Discover the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned from building a tech business in today’s fast-paced digital world.

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🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• How Lawrence Khekhe got started in coding and robotics – their “aha!” moment
• The biggest technical and business challenges in the tech industry
• How emerging technologies (Printing, coding, etc.) are changing the game
• Advice for aspiring tech entrepreneurs and coders • The future of robotics and where opportunities lie

💻 Perfect For:
• Aspiring tech entrepreneurs
• Coders looking to start their own ventures
• Robotics enthusiasts
• Anyone curious about the business side of technology

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Join us for an electrifying conversation with Paul Tsolo, a renowned motivational speaker and business mindset coach, as we unpack the power of resilience, purpose-driven leadership, and transforming challenges into opportunities.

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🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn:
* How to cultivate an unshakable entrepreneurial mindset
* Practical strategies to overcome setbacks and stay motivated
* The link between passion, profit, and sustainable success
* Paul Tsolo’s personal journey from adversity to impact

💡 Perfect for: Aspiring founders, growing SMMEs, and anyone needing a mindset reset to fuel their business journey.

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My name is Vuyani, founder of Let’s Check In with Vuyani. in this Episode Today, Im going to share my personal entrepreneurial journey: the milestones, the setbacks, and the “aha” moments that inspired me to launch this podcast for SMMEs. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your business, you’ll discover actionable insights and lessons learned from my own path to help you navigate yours. 

My name is Vuyani, founder of Let’s Check In with Vuyani. in this Episode Today, Im going to share my personal entrepreneurial journey: the milestones, the setbacks, and the “aha” moments that inspired me to launch this podcast for SMMEs. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your business, you’ll discover actionable insights and lessons learned from my own path to help you navigate yours.