Sowetan Podcast

How infrastructure failures continue to disrupt learning in Gauteng schools

According to the spokesperson for the Gauteng MEC for Education, Onwabile Lubhelwana, a budget of more than R5m has been allocated to repair the school, while donors have begun delivering materials for seven mobile classrooms to accommodate affected pupils.

19 May 3 min

Mashél Mokale proves that the grass is greener after Big Brother Mzansi

Former Big Brother Mzansi contestant Mashél Mokale has quickly emerged as one of SA’s rising radio voices after stepping into his role as midday host on YouFM. The 32-year-old Rustenburg-born broadcaster says life after the reality show has opened bigger doors in radio, proving more “green and full of opportunity”…

19 May 22 min

"The minute you complete a qualification that is registered on the NQF and from an accredited institution, it remains v

Japie Nel, SAQA Manager for registrations and recognition says deregistered qualifications will still be valid for employment.

18 May 11 min

Rosemary Zimu-Mnguni returns to television with emotionally charged role in Strings Attached

After stepping away from the spotlight to embrace motherhood and marriage, actress Rosemary Zimu-Mnguni returns to television in Mzansi Magic’s upcoming drama Strings Attached. The Savage Beauty star speaks to Sowetan about battling “mom guilt”, rediscovering her love for storytelling and taking on one of the most emotionally demanding roles…

18 May 25 min

Single Mother of Four stuck in Limbo

Thembakaza Melani, mother of four explains the emotional and financial turmoil experienced by her family after being evicted from her home in Edenvale on April 22.

18 May 1 min

Bad BBL, sexual-performance interventions land two in hospital

Gauteng health spokesperson Steve Mabona has warned residents against using unregulated BBL and sexual enhancement injections after two people in Ekurhuleni suffered severe complications, including organ failure.

14 May 2 min

Siyakholwa Kuse wants to be the first WBC champ to come from the Eastern Cape

Mdantsane boxing sensation Siyakholwa Kuse says he will do everything in his power to dethrone Melvin Jerusalem as the reigning WBC mini flyweight world champ on Saturday night

14 May 1 min

Online auditions promote transparency

Miss SA 2026 contestant, Thandi Mthombeni, 31, says she supports online auditions despite critiques

14 May 6 min

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso on failure to clinch 9th consecutive championship

He accused the league and match officials of "rolling red carpet" for Orlando Pirates, who now need at least three points from their last two matches against Durban City and Orbit College to be champions.

13 May 6 min

Teens need a safe space to talk about mental health

Roshni Parbhoo-Seetha, Sadag project manager for education, says bullying has a devastating impact.

13 May 3 min

Limpopo provincial head allegedly used racial slurs in meeting

Stats SA employee details the alleged behaviour of Limpopo provincial head in a meeting at the Sekhukhune district offices in which racial and discriminatory utterances were allegedly made against staff members.

13 May 1 min

SIU freezes KZN businesswoman Yolanda Mgobo's cars and properties in R18m UIF TERS fraud case

IU spokesperson Selby Makgotho says investigations revealed that Mgobo received payments totalling R18.6m in her personal and business accounts.

12 May 3 min

Resident questions why Small Street structures are only being demolished now despite years of JMPD raids

Resident who lives near small street claims almost every week JMPD raids small street but why were they not demolishing? She says mugging and robbing is common in the area but a general problem across the City

11 May 4 min

Johannesburg activist claims Small Street trader demolitions are politically motivated

An activist in the Johannesburg Inner City claims the demolition of informal traders structures on small street is political as these have long stood for years without the City problematising them.

11 May 2 min

Ben Youssef satisfied as Chiefs book a place in Confed Cup.

Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef says the club has achieved the minimum after they qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup following their 2-0 win over Sekhukhune United at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday.

11 May 3 min

How to keep warm using less electricity.

Energy expert Chris Yelland discusses ways to ensure energy efficiency and prevent your electricity bill from skyrocketing

7 May 4 min

Inside the Life and Final Lessons of Fikile Mlotshwa

Beyond the public eye, Fikile Mlotshwa was a mother who valued simplicity and strength. Her daughters open up about the pain of her passing, the "unconventional" funeral request she made to keep them grounded, and the powerful last message she sent to her family during her final week.

7 May 4 min

Two Sergeants Killed In Crash

Brigadier Athlenda Mathe speaks on the death of the two sergeants who lost their lives in a car accident.

6 May 1 min

This is a reward of being loyal, Mamello.

SA super fan Mamello Makes says being one of the luckiest 16 fans to be selected to attend the 2026 Fifa World Cup next month is a reward for being loyal to the game.

6 May 9 min

Amapiano’s “hunk” Sushi B leans into sound, not spotlight

From viral hits like Shakespeare and Amigos to his signature “private school amapiano” sound, the rising producer speaks to Sowetan about a journey that started in childhood bullying and turned into a deep refuge in music — now shaping him into one of the genre’s most exciting young voices.

6 May 21 min