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Sowetan Podcast

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Weekly English South Africa News

272 Episodes

1 – 20

Faith Mangope on poverty, patriotism and holding power to account through award-winning radio

When you’ve lived through lack, you understand why accountability matters,” says Metro FM’s Faith Mangope after Talk with Faith Mangope wins international recognition at the 2026 New York Festivals Radio Awards. The broadcaster reflects on how growing up in poverty shaped her patriotism and her drive to lead fearless conversations…

29 May 29 min

Starr Healer opens up about love, fame and finding peace in her fast-rising career

“People think they know me, but I’m still figuring myself out,” says the Afro-soul newcomer behind Hamba Nami featuring Nomfundo Moh.

28 May 16 min

Former Tembisa clerk to lose R1.8m of pension fund

A former Tembisa Hospital supply chain clerk stands to lose a luxury property worth R6.4m and pension benefits valued at R1.8m after the investigating unit obtained a preservation order and interim interdict linked to the alleged looting of public funds at the hospital.

28 May 4 min

R1bn drug bust at Beitbridge border

Nearly R1bn worth of drugs destined for South Africa’s streets were intercepted at the Beitbridge border post on Wednesday with investigators probing drug seizure is linked to global trafficking network.

28 May 1 min

Attorney explains what courts consider in divorce maintenance claims

Managing director at Donda Attorneys, Malusi Xulu, said couples should first attempt reconciliation before pursuing divorce proceedings

27 May 4 min

How to navigate divorce proceedings

Khodani Manyike from K Tshitahe Attorneys in Pretoria said many people enter divorce proceedings without understanding that courts decide each matter based on facts, evidence and financial circumstances.

27 May 2 min

"Everything will come back to bite us just be prepared budget better"- Roodt

Dawie Roodt founder, Director and Chief Economist of the Efficient Group says there is a likelihood fuel prices will go down but we are still yet to pay for the time when the fuel levy relief was put in place because government could not afford that move.

27 May 3 min

Kidnappings in Gauteng shifting from “high-profile ransom” to “express kidnappings

Bolhuis said kidnapping syndicates are moving away from lengthy, high-profile ransom kidnappings involving wealthy businessmen and instead opting for quick abductions aimed at draining victims’ bank accounts within hours.

27 May 15 min

How Zee Nxumalo and Dlala Thukzin became a dance powerhouse

Zee Nxumalo opens up on evolving from Amapiano to 3-step with Dlala Thukzin, and how diving into Lekompo won her a new wave of fans in Limpopo.

26 May 2 min

SIU freezes luxury property and farm linked to unlawful R532m Free State EMS tenders

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has frozen luxury properties linked to businessman Thapelo Samuel Buthelezi after uncovering irregular emergency medical services tenders worth more than R532 million awarded by the Free State Department of Health.

26 May 3 min

Wits programme implementations questioned

A doctor who spent four years training in a recognised Occupational Medicine specialist programme at the University of the Witwatersrand has raised concerns about the programme’s implementation, accreditation oversight and registrar governance.

26 May 1 min

Nsikelelo Mthiyane leads Amalanga Awafani Season 2

Nsikelelo Mthiyane returns as Thembi Gumede in the second season of SABC1’s Amalanga Awafani, airing tonight. The Richards Bay-born sports broadcaster turned actress, known for Sibongile & The Dlaminis, speaks to Sowetan about her TV journey, the highs and lows of fame and stepping into a lead role at a…

25 May 21 min

Rorisang Mohapi-Grootboom steps into heroine era in Kwa Baba

After carving out a name through villainous roles in House of Zwide, Rorisang Mohapi-Grootboom shifts gears into leading-lady territory in Mzansi Magic’s upcoming drama Kwa Baba. She plays Bahumi Motaung, the love interest to Zwelakhe Mkhize, portrayed by Vuyo Biyela, in the new series premiering on Friday. Mohapi-Grootboom speaks to…

25 May 21 min

Contralesa questions American actor' decision to bury her father's remains at wine farm

Dr Zolani Mkhiva, secretary general for Contralesa, says it is unhistorical and untraditional for American actress Gabriella Union to bury her father's remains at a wine farm in Cape Town.

25 May 4 min

Precaution on Water Tankers, what to look out for

Dr Ferrial Adam from WaterCAN said residents should remain cautious when using water tanker services, particularly with concerns around monitoring and water quality.

21 May 1 min

Service providers to repay R25m in Gauteng COVID-19 school tender case.

The Gauteng Department of Education is under scrutiny after service providers linked to controversial COVID-19 school sanitisation contracts agreed to pay back R25 million to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), following findings that the procurement process was irregular and not cost-effective.

21 May 4 min

SAHRC raises concerns of corruption and sabotage in water tankering.

SAHRC Commissioner, Dr. Henk Boshoff says they believe that there is deliberate syndicate that have infiltrated municipalities to sabotage infrastructure so that they can benefit from water tankering. This based on testimonies they’ve heard across the country.

21 May 9 min