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Mmatema Speaks About Faith, Finances, and Building A Life With Intention

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Mmatema Gavu speaks about her journey from growing up in Zebediela to becoming a gospel artist, entrepreneur, wife, and mother. She reflects on her Idols SA experience, the importance of ownership in the music industry, and the lessons that taught her to treat music as both ministry and business.

She also unpacks key conversations around money, faith, and family - covering topics such as living within your means, avoiding unnecessary debt, diversifying income as a creative, and planning finances within marriage. 

With honesty and wisdom, Mmatema shares how discipline, accountability, and faith have shaped her approach to money, relationships, and building a sustainable, purpose-driven life.

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Chapters
  • 00:05 Introduction & Growing Up in Zebediela
  • 03:21 Mmatema Unpacks Her Idols SA Journey
  • 08:25 Early Money Lessons, Marriage & Financial Transparency
  • 14:33 Raising Financially Aware Children
  • 17:02 The Link Between Spirituality and Finances
  • 23:14 Financial Lessons as a Businesswoman
  • 30:34 Debt and Living Within Your Means
  • 34:47 Mmatema Talks About Finances and Being Married
19 Dec 2025 English South Africa Education

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