Sowetan Podcast

Obstretic Violence is Another Form of GBV

It was her mother’s life’s work that inspired Zilungile Silinda, a master’s graduate of the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Department of Political Science, to focus her dissertation on obstetric violence, obtaining an impressive 83% for her ef

17 Jun 1 min

25 year graduate refuses to go home empty handed.

Lungelo Ndaba said he plans to stay at the Cape Town robots until the end of the month to broaden his chances for work.

17 Jun 12 min

Gugu Gumede on fighting for Joyce, and how The Polygamist became her role of a lifetime

“I have never fought for a role the way I fought for Joyce,” says actress Gugu Gumede as she reflects on landing the career-defining role in Netflix’s The Polygamist. Speaking to Sowetan, the 35-year-old opened up about the emotional toll of playing Joyce, the fan reactions that have turned the…

17 Jun 8 min

Surge in Kidnappings explained

Security Strategist, Andy Mashaile, says low-income communities are becoming victims to kidnappings because they are an easier target, adding that these kidnappings are often linked to sudden shifts in lifestyle or flashing.

15 Jun 11 min

MMC of Road and Transport in Rand West Municipality says he was mistakenly named as MMC

Bruce Nimmerhoudt, MMC of Road and Transport in Rand West Municipality says he was mistakenly named as MMC for Infrastructure, Planning and Development, in Emfuleni by the new mayor Hassan Mako. Nimmerhoudt, from the PA, says he has no interest in Emfuleni and can't serve in two municipalities at once.

14 Jun 3 min

Durban student builds his mother a house through carpentry business

At just 17 years old and still completing his matric, he built his mother a house using money earned from selling wooden ironing boards.

11 Jun 15 min

The legal risks of saying no to childhood vaccines.

Dr Liesl Hager from the University of Pretoria’s Department of Private Law says a parent’s right to refuse vaccination is not without consequences if that decision causes legally recognised harm to others.

11 Jun 1 min

Transition not about invalidating qualifications

Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, briefs on developments relating to the implementation of transitional arrangements for the introduction of occupational qualifications. Headline: Transition not about invalidating qualifications

11 Jun 3 min

How workers can protect their mental health and avoid burnout in toxic workplaces

Beyond sleep, wellness coach David Hoff recommends making healthier food choices where possible.

11 Jun 6 min

Bring it home we have seen your hard work in the last six months

Actress Zola Nombona wishes Bafana Bafana well ahead of the much anticipated match against Mexico on Thursday.

10 Jun 1 min

Why government is phasing out BRT funding and what it means for commuters

There’s poor performance on the project itself, and there’s poor performance on the money that we’re putting into this thing. So it became a liability towards government coffers.

10 Jun 8 min

900 GBV cases only two shelters for victims across 17 local municipalities

Teboho Sekaledi DA Mpumalanga spokesperson on Community Safety, Security and Liaison speaks on shelter shortages for GBV victims in the province.

9 Jun 1 min

Shabba’s World Cup Moment: How One Goal Changed His Life

Bafana legend Siphiwe “Shabba” relives scoring the first goal of the 2010 World Cup, the first and last to date on African soil, also explaining how that moment changed his life.

8 Jun 2 min

Call centre agent dies after allegedly reporting ill health repeatedly

Voice: Nomusa Dhladhla, Gcina’s aunt Gcina collapsed and died in a bathroom cubicle after she had been advised to take Grandpa headache powders for pain. She was later discovered by a colleague after her team leader noticed that she had been in the bathroom for an unusually long time.

8 Jun 2 min

Renting challenges in Joburg

REMAX Ebenezer (Soweto) Broker Owner, Mohau Motaung explains the challenges and reasons as to why people aged between 25 and 40, prefer to rent than buying. Going further to explain how some even opt to rent to transfer than outright trying to buy a bond on the property.

8 Jun 2 min

Debt review complaints on the rise

38,000 consumers who were placed under debt review without their knowledge were removed from the system last year.

7 Jun 9 min

Johanna Mabuela says she was placed under debt review without her knowledge

Mabuela says despite asking the company that placed her under debt review to remove her from the process, it hasn't happened and all her accounts are flagged.

7 Jun 7 min

Gauteng Health on declining cardiac surgery mortality rates at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital

Gauteng Health spokesperson Steve Mabona responds to concerns over cardiac surgery mortality rates at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, outlining the department's latest figures and interventions aimed at improving patient outcomes.

4 Jun 3 min

DJ Clock on divorce, fatherhood and finding his way back to music

“I had to put everything else aside and focus on my children,” says house music veteran DJ Clock as he reflects on the years he spent rebuilding his life away from the spotlight following a difficult divorce. Speaking to Sowetan, the award-winning producer lifted the lid on how he has…

3 Jun 14 min

Why you need comprehensive cover

Many people don't have the right cover.

2 Jun 2 min