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We have been incredibly fortunate to have had the support and exposure of major news, radio and media publications and it is thanks to this that we have been able to grow. Through these incredible articles and radio interviews, we can be heard, reach more and make that difference that we set out to make!


The Quiet Power of Remembering Why
Count happy memories instead of sheep! Leading a start-up means I don’t always sleep well. My mind runs through decisions, to-do lists,...
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What Started with a Question Became a Movement
Do you know that May marked six years with tipped ? Six years ago, a simple idea began to take shape - born from curiosity and a...
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Purpose, Payments & People: Kimlynn Temple on the Tipped Story
The latest podcast episode, in NOW LIVE on Spotify ! 👏 We sat down with Kimlynn Temple , CEO and Founder of tipped , a digital...
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From R5 to R30: A Cultural Shift in Gratitude
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw through our reporting that the new average tip amount for car guards and petrol attendants is...
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“The road is narrow that leads to life, and only a few find it.” — Matthew 7:14
If it were easy, everyone would do it. This month marked the sixth year since tipped officially launched, and it’s been one of the most...
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On Air and On Mission: tipped Speaks to South Africa
Excited to be joining Stephen Grootes shortly on The Money Show to chat about all things tipped - our journey, our mission, and the...
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A movement is NOTHING without the people behind it.
Tipped didn’t grow because of one person or one idea. It grew because people believed in the vision. They showed up, gave their time,...
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Six Years of Learning, Listening, and Growing
Six years ago, I stepped into the unknown with nothing but an idea and my entire heart. I’ve learned that building something meaningful...
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More Than Tips: How tipped Is Expanding Digital Access
We’re proud to announce that tip recipients on the tipped platform can now buy airtime and data directly through the app thanks to our...
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Hospitality with Heart: New Partnership Puts Housekeepers First
We're thrilled to announce that tipped has partnered with Hotel Sky Cape town to enroll their dedicated cleaning staff as official...
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Digital Tipping: A Lifeline for Unbanked Service Workers
12 million South Africans remain unbanked. As more of us tap to pay and carry no cash, informal and service workers (car guards, petrol...
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How Digital Wallets Are Changing Hotel Tipping Culture
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Judy Sikuza and the Power of Transformative Leadership
The Mandela Rhodes Foundation's newly launched podcast is one such initiative that deserves to be celebrated. This podcast explores the...
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What If Gratitude Became a Daily Habit?
Appreciation too often remains passive. What If Gratitude Became a Daily Habit? We feel it, but do we show it? We assume people know...
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Road Trip Reflections: Presence, Perspective, and the Power of Pause
Gosh, we live in a beautiful country! I have just returned from my very first road trip up the Garden Route with my children, and I can't...
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Celebrating Innovation & Inclusion: Tipped’s NITA 2025 Nomination
We're honoured to share that Tipped has been nominated for Tech Startup of the Year 2025 at the National Innovation & Technology Awards...
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The Quiet Kind of Giving: A Reflection on Easter and Everyday Charity
Easter reminds me that charity doesn’t need a spotlight. At its core, Easter tells the story of someone who gave everything out of love....
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From Pilot to Progress: Reflecting on a Year with Sasol
It’s been a year since we kicked off our pilot with Sasol , and WOW, what a journey it’s been! From the very first site in April last...
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Grateful for the Conversation with Justin Watkins
Such an inspiring morning. When I had just finished recording a podcast with Justin Watkins 🚀 , I took a moment and I was truly moved....
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Talking Financial Inclusion & Growth on Radio 786
A few weeks ago, I had the INCREDIBLE pleasure of being invited to the studio for an interview with Radio 786 on the Tech Net Show. We...
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