Sowetan Podcast

IPID investigating shooting of Thabani Mazibuko

Lizzy Suping IPID spokesperson said IPID have reconstructed the crime scene and are doing a preliminary investigation into the shooting of Thabani Mazibuko.

30 Mar 1 min

Food supply stable, but price hikes loom —Brendan Jacobs, head of agribusiness at Standard Bank warns

Brendan Jacobs, head of agribusiness at Standard Bank, says South Africa’s food supply remains stable despite rising fuel costs but that does not mean consumers will be spared. He warns that moderate food price increases are likely by the end of the year as higher production and transport costs move…

30 Mar 6 min

TRC welcomes Zuma and Mbeki application dismal against Khampepe

TRC cases Inquiry Spokesperson Lionel Adendorf reacts to the High Court dismissal of the former Presidents Mbeki and Zuma review to have justice Sisi Khampepe recused as the Chairperson of the Inquiry.

30 Mar 1 min

Grade three pupil dies after a wall collapse at school

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed shock and sorrow following the death of a Grade 3 learner after a wall collapsed at Lerutle Primary School in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni.

27 Mar 1 min

Williams, Bafana are slowly coming back.

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says have done introspection following their Afcon disappointment and the team is slowly coming back to their identity.

26 Mar 9 min

Nomuzi “Moozlie” Mabena elated about her radio debut on Metro FM with Siyabonga “Scoop” Ngwekazi

Nomuzi “Moozlie” Mabena is entering a new chapter as she makes her long-awaited radio debut alongside Siyabonga “Scoop” Ngwekazi on Metro FM’s new weekend show, Lift Off. Having built a strong reputation in television and pop culture, the TV personality will now bring her voice to the airwaves. The pop…

26 Mar 13 min

Lebitso feels togetherness will win them the league, downplays game-time struggles

Orlando Pirates right-back Thabiso Lebitso insists at Pirates the most important thing is to support each other as players amid his struggles to play regularly of late.

26 Mar 1 min

Mayo unfazed by pressure to make Chiefs deal permanent

With just three months remaining on his loan spell at Kaizer Chiefs, striker Khanyisa Mayo opens up about the pressure to deliver to convince the club to retain his services beyond his loan stint.

26 Mar 2 min

Like mother like son

Luleka Matikha mother to Siyamthanda Khumalo long jump champion in the country amongst primary school going children says she is proud of her son.

26 Mar 7 min

Giants Captain Slams BNL, Says League “Is Being Destroyed”

Johannesburg Giants, team Captain Pieter Prinsloo said the current administration is destroying the game. That the infrastructure needs to be fixed because what they have the in the country [BNL] cannot be called a league compared to the likes of Rwanda and other African countries.

26 Mar 1 min

Freese refuses to take blame for Magesi’s poor form

Magesi coach Allan Freese vehemently refuses to be blamed for the side’s 11-game winless league run, emphasising he must only be judged on the five games he’s overseen since he replaced John Maduka last month.

25 Mar 1 min

Mngqithi not convinced Panama are the right fit for Bafana

Golden Arrows coach says Bafana Bafana should have sought stronger opponents for their 2026 World Cup preparations, instead of Panama.

24 Mar 1 min

Khusela Diko: Podcast talks driven by online harms but must go beyond regulation

Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies Khusela Sangoni-Diko, said that the engagement on podcasts is triggered by online harms but should go far beyond that

24 Mar 2 min

Emfuleni municipality says service delivery should resume on Tuesday.

MMC of Finance in Emfuleni, Hassan Mako comments on the reasons behind delay in service delivery especially electricity and waste management.

24 Mar 1 min

Thandeka Tshabalala reflects on her Big Brother Mzansi loss: “I’m still the Bazozwa Queen”

Despite finishing as a runner-up to Liema Pantsi, Thandeka Tshabalala isn’t backing down from her crown. She opens up to Sowetan about her rivalry in the house, being labelled a villain, finding love with Mmeli, and why she still sees herself as the true Basozoa queen in her 10-week run…

23 Mar 33 min

Mohlamme's family wants justice after Ombuds findings

Lerato Mohlamme’s sister, Molebogeng says they family wants justice and wants someone to go to jail for what happened to Lerato.

23 Mar 2 min

Ama Qamata talks new film, Fight Like a Girl: “This role pushed me beyond everything I knew I could do”

Actress Ama Qamata is stepping into international cinema with her latest film, Fight Like a Girl, a powerful story rooted in resilience and real-life events. Speaking to Sowetan, the Blood & Water star reflects on her transition from South African television to the global stage, sharing how portraying Safi challenged…

23 Mar 16 min

Big Brother Mzansi winner Liema Pantsi: “My next focus is my foundation, music and being an ambassador”

Liema Pantsi just snatched the Big Brother Mzansi Season 6 crown as well as the R2 million from Thandeka Tshabalala, but she’s not stopping there. She plans to travel, renovate her grandmother’s home, and grow her foundation for young girls, while also dropping new music and chasing her dream of…

23 Mar 13 min

Boo boys make playing at Orlando stressful- Pirates coach Ouaddou

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou suggests that his players play with stress of being booed at their home venue, Orlando Amstel Arena, attributing Sunday’s 6-0 win over TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium to “having true support” as he feels away matches have become more enjoyable for them than home fixtures.

23 Mar 1 min

Cardoso pleased after guiding Downs to another CAF semifinal.

Mamelodi Sumdowns coach Miguel Cardoso says he is very proud to have guided the club to another CAF Champions League semifinal, but not entirely satisfied after losing 2-0 in Mali on Sunday. Sundowns progressed to the semifinal after winning the quarterfinal 3-2 on aggregate against Stade Malien.

23 Mar 8 min