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Fourteen suspected illegal miners, mostly Basotho nationals, have died after a rockfall at a disused mine in Nkaneng near Rustenburg.
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This Women’s Day we celebrate women countrywide and worldwide. Deeply Rooted would like to remind you that you are extremely precious in God’s sight. In this episode we delve into the life stories of different women in scripture, which depicts God’s love and heart for women.

Welcome to the Sanlam ESG Barometer Podcast Series, where we explore the trends, opportunities and challenges shaping Environmental, Social and Governance practices across South Africa and beyond. We’re addressing a topic that is becoming increasingly urgent for government, businesses and communities alike: climate resilience and disaster preparedness.

Welcome to another episode of the Sanlam ESG Barometer Podcast Series, where we explore the trends shaping sustainable business, responsible investment, and long-term value creation. Today we're turning our attention to a topic that is rapidly moving from the margins of sustainability discussions to the centre of investment decision-making: Nature Risks and Opportunities.

Welcome to another episode of the Sanlam ESG Barometer Podcast Series, where we explore practical examples of how sustainability can create meaningful impact for people, communities, business, and the environment.

Today we're discussing a powerful example of shared value creation through partnership, looking at the Sanlam-SANParks Partnership, an initiative that is creating sustainable economic opportunities for MSMEs operating in and around South Africa's national parks while simultaneously contributing to conservation outcomes and community development.

A Grade 9 learner who underwent surgery after an alleged corporal punishment incident at Tembisa West Secondary has returned to the school she initially left. Her mother says the learner was transferred to another school, but was brought back after being told there was no plan to help her catch up on months of missed work while recovering. The learner is still attending physiotherapy and fears victimisation, while the teacher accused in the assault case has allegedly pleaded guilty in an internal disciplinary process. SowetanLIVE

Rob Hetem, who leads special projects at SATSA, said tourism is one of the country’s most diverse industries, with opportunities extending far beyond tour guiding and hospitality. SowetanLIVE

SAWS forecaster Tokelo Chiloane said the province’s main concern is a cold snap expected to arrive from Monday evening, with daytime temperatures forecast to range between 10°C and 17°C. SowetanLIVE

In the 116th episode of the Arena Sports Show, host Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele were joined by MTN8 ambassadors Vuyo Mere and Rodney ’Rama G’ Ramagalela.
Mere and Ramagalela talked about the MTN8 tournament that starts on Saturday with Orlando Pirates embarking on the defence of their title against Durban City at Orlando Stadium (3pm).
Thera are other mouthwatering clashes which sees Mamelodi Sundowns play their first match of the season against Polokwane City at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday at 6pm.
The remaining two quarterfinal fixtures will be played on Sunday with AmaZulu hosting Sekhukhune United at Chatsworth Stadium at 3pm and Kaizer Chiefs facing Golden Arrows at FNB Stadium at 6pm.

While many have welcomed the Constitutional Court's long-awaited judgment on the Copyright Amendment Bill (CAB) and the Performers' Protection Amendment Bill (PPAB), South Africa's copyright reform journey is far from over.

In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth speaks to Chola Makgamathe, General Manager: Legal at the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO), about what the landmark ruling really means for creators, businesses and the future of intellectual property law.

The Get Out is in cinemas right now!
In this minisode I explore the Bonnie & Clyde vibe that two of the characters have in The Get Out. Who were the original Bonnie & Clyde and why do we continue to use them as a reference to criminal couples 92 years after their deaths? Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

In this week's episode, I use my experience of armed robbery as a case study on how God's protection shows up in various ways and not just as prevention. A revelation laid in my heart after the ordeal is that victory is guaranteed for us believers, whether it's here or in the coming age. Tune in to get God's perspective on why even believers are not exempt from awful ordeals and how to hold on to Gods promises amid these.

When Franz Richter bought a piece of land just outside Muldersdrift in the 70s he envisioned creating a bubble of African paradise where guests could watch zebras graze while they ate their breakfast and his family could thrive and one day raise their own families there. And for decades that is what Heia Safari Lodge was until one day in November 2007 when three gunshots changed everything.
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Saving can feel impossible when every pay cheque is already spoken for. In this episode of Payday to Payday, we speak to Ayesha Hatea, director of research and consulting at TransUnion, about practical, realistic ways to start saving, even on a tight budget. From small habits to smarter money decisions, discover how little steps today can help build a more secure financial future.

The glitz and glam you see on social media and TV has probably made you think you can never attend the Durban July. Well, you're not alone. In our premier episode of our new and banging financial podcast, Payday to Payday, we look at the extravagant event and help you plan for it - way ahead. Book flights early, find something vintage, you don't need a pre-event photoshoot, says our first guest Sowetan SMag Editor-in-Chief Emmanuel Tjiya. Podcast drops on our YouTube channel on Wednesdays, bi-weekly. Download our App and join the conversation.

In the 115th episode of the Arena Sports Show, host Mahlatse Mphahlele was joined by coaches Lehlohonolo Seema and Abram Mongoya ahead of the start of the Betway Premiership.
Seema of Siwelele FC and Abram Mongoya of newly-promoted Kruger United were speaking after the official launch of the season in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Seema said their mission for this campaign is to do better than the tenth spot finish they achieved last season while Mongoya wants to ensure they avoid relegation.
Orlando Pirates start the defence of their championship trophy with a home clash against other rookies Milford United at Orlando Stadium on Saturday where they will be out for a winning start.

Host Thulani Mbele and sports reporter Neville Khoza reflect on the Absa 10km race which took place in Durban and was won by Ugandan Joshua Cheptegei, and the recently announced Comrades Marathon entry ballot system.

Kgabile Ledwaba speaks to us about overcoming the disappointment of not finishing the 2025 Comrades Marathon to dusting himself up and trying again this year. He takes us through the emotional rollercoaster of navigating disappointment, to working hard to cross the finish line this year.

After running his first Comrades Marathon in 2014, Vongani Mashile has gone on to complete 10 Comrades Marathon earning the coveted Green Number. Along the journey he has coached other runners to cross the finish line of the Ultimate Human Race. He shares with us his journey to the green number and earning a couple of silver medals.

In the 105th episode of the Arena Sports Show, host Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guests Mahlatse Mphahlele and Sizwe Mabena are joined by retired footballer Jesse Donn.

Donn, who played for Ubuntu FC and SuperSport United, retired from football at the age of 25 last year to pursue opportunities outside football said he is happy with his decision to leave the game.

Donn explained there were opportunities to continue playing professional football with offers from TS Galaxy and Siwelele FC but he chose to follow a different route.

Bafana Bafana are on their way to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada and Donn said players like Ronwen Williams, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Khuliso Mudau, Subrey Modiba and Teboho Mokoena are going to be key for the team.

Striggles of footballers after retirement are well-documented and Donn also said he is working on a product to help professional prepare for life football with his business partners.

All roads lead to KwaZulu-Natal this weekend as 22,000 runners prepare to take on the 2026 Comrades Marathon, the world's largest and most iconic ultramarathon.
The host of Sowetan On The Move, Thulani Mbele, will be among them, not only tackling the gruelling race but also bringing you stories from the road and behind-the-scenes insights from one of South Africa's biggest sporting events.
In the debut episode of Sowetan On The Move, Thulani sits down with fellow runner Gugulethu Mthunzi to discuss their running journeys, lessons learned along the way, and what keeps them moving forward.
Listen and be inspired as they share stories from the road ahead of this year's Comrades Marathon.
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Veteran house duo Liquideep, Jonathan “Ziyon” Hamilton and Thabo “Ryzor” Shokgolo, have reflected on the surreal experience of watching Grammy-winning star Tyla breathe new life into their iconic hit Fairytale, admitting they initially thought the collaboration request was a scam.

In an interview with Sowetan, the pair unpacked their secret recording session with Tyla, keeping the project under wraps, and how reuniting last October has reignited their creative spark and led to new music.

The soul and deep house hit-maker talks to Sowetan about navigating performing life since his traumatic accident, his new music with Chymamusique, and his dream of taking his sound across the continent.

The former Skeem Saam actor opens up switching hats from portraying Peter Mokaba to executive producing his first film about student resistance alongside co-stars Kgwadi Selolo and Cameron Scott.

For years, Gigi Lamayne built her name in hip-hop − through hard bars, cyphers, freestyles and a fearless attitude that made her one of the genre’s standout female voices. She now explores 3-step in what she describes as the ‘rebirth of Gigi’.

Music producer Bongani Fassie says he is unfazed by “washed up” remarks in-spite of the release of his new EP, Skomline, that took place last week Friday, May 8. In a candid sit-down interview with Sowetan, Fassie opens up about sobriety, the pressure of carrying the legacy of his late mother Brenda Fassie, and his plans to evolve into what he calls a “musical scientist” as he explores new sounds, including an upcoming AfroTech project.

Sowetan editor speaks to Business mogul Sandile Zungu on SA's BEE policy, his ANC membership, Amazulu FC purchase, and more.

The controversy surrounding Tony Leon, Resolve Communications and allegations of lobbying on behalf of clients, including Starlink, has sparked a wider debate about political influence, transparency and accountability in South Africa.
In this episode of The Political Arena, Business Day political editor Hajra Omarjee is joined by Sowetan editor Sibongakonke Shoba, Business Day parliamentary correspondent Tara Roos and Sunday Times and TimesLIVE politics reporter Sisanda Aluta Mbolekwa to unpack what lobbying really means, where it crosses the line and whether South Africa needs stronger regulation.
The panel explores the difference between lobbying, state capture and corruption; examines how political influence operates in parties, including the ANC, DA, MK Party and EFF; and discusses why the Leon controversy has reignited calls for greater transparency around who has access to government decision-makers.
The discussion also considers how lobbying shapes public policy, what parliament can do to regulate the industry and why stronger disclosure requirements could become essential to protecting South Africa’s democracy.

Some DA members were reportedly unhappy with Geordin Hill-Lewis's reshuffle request after President Cyril Ramaphosa consulted the DA leadership and demoted former party leader John Steenhuisen to a deputy minister role.

Following growing tensions around immigration, calls for a national shutdown and President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent address to the nation, questions are mounting about government policy, border management and the political forces shaping the debate.
In this episode of The Political Arena, TimesLIVE and Sunday Times Digital Politics editor Lizeka Tandwa is joined by Sowetan editor Sibongakonke Shoba, Sunday Times political journalist Kgothatso Madisa and Business Day political journalist Tando Maeko to unpack South Africa's increasingly heated immigration debate.
The panel examines whether government has done enough to address concerns around illegal immigration, crime and border management, and explores the political calculations behind the growing influence of anti-immigration movements and calls for a national shutdown.
The discussion also looks at the role of political parties, including the ANC, DA, EFF, MK Party and SACP, as well as questions around accountability, public anger and the impact immigration debates could have on South Africa's democracy, economy and regional relationships.
The team further analyses the role of the media, the spread of online mobilisation and whether South Africa can find sustainable solutions to one of its most contentious political issues.

In this episode of The Political Arena, TimesLIVE and Sunday Times digital politics editor Lizeka Tandwa is joined by Business Day political editor Hajra Omarjee, Sowetan editor Sibongakonke Shoba, and Sunday Times political journalist Kgothatso Madisa to unpack the ANC’s response to growing pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa after the Ngcobo panel report and the impeachment debate unfolding in parliament.
From the ANC NEC closing ranks around Ramaphosa to the political calculations behind the president’s decision not to resign, the panel examines how the party is navigating one of the most significant political crises of Ramaphosa’s presidency before a crucial election period.
The discussion explores comparisons between Phala Phala and Nkandla, questions about parliament’s accountability role and what National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza’s handling of the process could mean for South Africa’s constitutional democracy.
The team also analyses the EFF’s and ATM’s impeachment strategy, the DA’s positioning in the GNU and growing succession debates in the ANC as questions mount over the party’s future leadership and electoral prospects.

The historic alliance between the ANC and the SA Communist Party (SACP) appears to be entering its most uncertain chapter yet as the SACP prepares to contest the 2026 local government elections independently for the first time.
In this episode of The Political Arena, Business Day politics editor Hajra Omarjee is joined by TimesLIVE digital politics editor Lizeka Tandwa to unpack the growing tensions within the tripartite alliance and what the SACP’s decision could mean for South Africa’s political future.
The discussion explores whether the SACP has the electoral strength, funding and campaign machinery to survive outside the ANC’s shadow, or whether the move is ultimately a bid for greater influence over cabinet positions, economic policy and decision-making power.
The team also examines the rise of coalition politics, speculation around possible alignments with parties such as the EFF and MK, and whether left-leaning parties can realistically unite despite deep political rivalries and leadership ambitions.
From worker support and alliance fractures to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s leadership challenges and the future of the ANC-led bloc, the episode analyses how this political split could reshape the balance of power ahead of the 2026 municipal elections.

More than two decades into South Africa’s democracy, the DA believes it is on the brink of a breakthrough, positioning itself as a viable governing alternative as service delivery frustrations grow across the country.
In this episode of The Political Arena, Business Day’s politics editor, Hajra Omarjee, alongside Sunday Times’ deputy political editor, Lizeka Tandwa, Sunday Times political reporter Kgothatso Madisa and Business Day political correspondent Thando Maeko, discuss the DA’s ambitions following its recent elective conference.
From the rise of a younger leadership collective under Geordin Hill-Lewis to the party’s push to capture key metros ahead of the 2026 local government elections, the team examines whether the DA can expand beyond its traditional support base and appeal to South Africa’s majority.
The discussion explores the DA’s governance track record, questions about service delivery in poorer communities and whether its messaging can resonate with an increasingly disengaged youth.
The team also analyses internal dynamics within the party, including leadership influence, factional tensions and what Hill-Lewis’s leadership could mean for coalition politics and the future of the government of national unity.

More than three months after the ANC’s “renew or die” message at its National General Council, the party’s internal processes are once again under the spotlight.
In this episode of The Political Arena, Business Day politics editor Hajra Omarjee, alongside Sowetan deputy editor Thabiso Thakali and The Herald assistant editor of investigations Nomazima Nkosi, unpack the outcomes and tensions emerging from recent ANC conferences across the country.
From the collapse of the Eastern Cape provincial conference amid court challenges and allegations of irregularities, to contrasting dynamics in provinces like Limpopo and Mpumalanga, the discussion explores how internal battles, organisational control and factional interests continue to shape the party’s direction.
The team examines the role of party structures, the influence of key leaders, and what these developments reveal about the ANC’s ability to renew itself ahead of upcoming electoral contests.
As competing interests and power plays unfold, the episode reflects on what lies ahead for the ANC and what it could mean for South Africa’s broader political landscape.

More than two decades after the rise of former President Jacob Zuma reshaped South Africa’s political landscape, the ANC again finds itself at a critical crossroads.
In this debut episode of The Political Arena, Arena Holdings’ political team, Hajra Omarjee, Business Day political editor; Sibongakonke Shoba, Sowetan editor; and Kgothatso Madisa, Sunday Times political reporter, unpack the dynamics shaping the ANC’s next succession battle.
From growing speculation about potential candidates to questions of credibility, internal alliances and the influence of party machinery, the team analyses the key players and power shifts already shaping the race. They also explore what leadership choices could mean for the stability of the GNU and South Africa’s broader political trajectory, particularly ahead of provincial conferences and the 2026 local government elections.

As the conversation unfolds, the episode reflects on the role of the media in a constitutional democracy and the responsibility of journalists to cover high-stakes political contests with depth, balance and accountability. No party escapes scrutiny. As the ANC charts its next chapter, the implications will be felt far beyond its own ranks.

The Political Arena brings together political editors and reporters who are in the rooms, on the calls and tracking the shifting alliances, analysing the power moves, unpacking the politics and decoding the spin.

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz says his current squad is not good enough to compete for the league title, insisting they need offensive reinforcements to assess their chances of challenging. SowetanLIVE

Dloze Matooane, Spokesperson to the Gauteng Department of Social Development MEC, said the Department was ordered to find alternative homes for the elderly housed at Motse o Moholo. SowetanLIVE

For many gambling addicts, the first big win is not the end goal, it is often the beginning of a destructive cycle that rewires the brain and convinces them the next bet will change everything. SowetanLIVE

Voice of Chef Dibuseng Moshanyana: She says Thuto Africa will take you from one country to the next to trade hospitality skills, starting with Chef skills, cultures, cuisine, and heritage. SowetanLIVE

During the 2025/26 financial year, the foundation’s Counselling Helpline assessed 5,199 people for gambling-related harm. Of those, 3,541 received treatment, while 1,658 dropped out before completing the programme. SowetanLIVE

The 27-year-old from KwaZulu-Natal is among the 2,670 young people who sought help for gambling addiction through the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation during the last financial year. SowetanLIVE

What started as a game with a single one-rand coin at the age of 13 turned into a 32-year gambling addiction that cost Raymond Phillips his marriage, his career, more than R1m and nearly his life. SowetanLIVE

The Gauteng Provincial Government, represented by Ewan Botha, Member of the Executive Council for Environment, has been elected Vice-President for Africa of Regions4, the global network of regions driving action in climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable development. SowetanLIVE

Lubanzi 's mother Nomtha Dube says they are still in disbelief about his achievement at the World Startup Forum which they attended in hopes to attract investors for his grand idea on making soles for flat footed people. SowetanLIVE

I'm sharing this investigative podcast series by Anthony Molyneaux of 122 Podcasts in the TCSA feed because I think it's fascinating and I hope that some additional reach can help find resolution for the people who suffered in this situation.
Where is Robert-John? is an ongoing investigative podcast in which journalist Anthony Molyneaux tracks down a lifelong friend who allegedly fled South Africa after losing millions of rands of his friends' and family's savings.

Episode 3: We tracked down Robert-John, who breaks six years of silence to tell us his version of events... Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

I'm sharing this investigative podcast series by Anthony Molyneaux of 122 Podcasts in the TCSA feed because I think it's fascinating and I hope that some additional reach can help find resolution for the people who suffered in this situation.
Where is Robert-John? is an ongoing investigative podcast in which journalist Anthony Molyneaux tracks down a lifelong friend who allegedly fled South Africa after losing millions of rands of his friends' and family's savings.

Episode 2: Robert-John surfaces in Spain living openly under a new identity, with a story about his past that his new community appears to have believed. Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

I'm sharing this investigative podcast series by Anthony Molyneaux of 122 Podcasts in the TCSA feed because I think it's fascinating and I hope that some additional reach can help find resolution for the people who suffered in this situation.
Where is Robert-John? is an ongoing investigative podcast in which journalist Anthony Molyneaux tracks down a lifelong friend who allegedly fled South Africa after losing millions of rands of his friends' and family's savings.

Episode 1: Anthony discovers his lifelong friend Robert-John is not missing but on the run, having allegedly fled South Africa with millions of rands of his friends' and family's savings. Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

I'm sharing this investigative podcast series by Anthony Molyneaux of 122 Podcasts in the TCSA feed because I think it's fascinating and I hope that some additional reach can help find resolution for the people who suffered in this situation.
Where is Robert-John? is an ongoing investigative podcast in which journalist Anthony Molyneaux tracks down a lifelong friend who allegedly fled South Africa after losing millions of rands of his friends' and family's savings.

Episode 1: Anthony discovers his lifelong friend Robert-John is not missing but on the run, having allegedly fled South Africa with millions of rands of his friends' and family's savings. Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Two women have been left unable to access their Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) benefits after discovering that their identity numbers had allegedly been fraudulently linked to Ziqoqe Construction. SowetanLIVE

Samwu Free State provincial secretary Thabang Tseuoa confirms salary delays for municipal workers of Maluti- A -Phofong local municipalities. SowetanLIVE

The taxi industry has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi, warning that taxi operators across the province could embark on protest action and shut down services if government fails to address their grievances. SowetanLIVE

Bafana Bafana legend Mark Fish says he understands why Safa wants incumbent coach Hugo Broos to continue. SowetanLIVE

Two women have been left unable to access their Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) benefits after discovering that their identity numbers had allegedly been fraudulently linked to Ziqoqe Construction. SowetanLIVE

Lucky Strike released in cinemas on Friday 17th July. I'm a sucker for a movie based on a true story and I can't help but do some digging into the stories these movies are based on. In this mini-minisode I share some of the background to Lucky Strike and the audio from the trailer. I really enjoyed it and I highly recommend booking your tickets now. Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

For 42-year-old Sechaba May, the decision to stop buying red meat was driven by both the rising cost of living and concerns about his health. SowetanLIVE

In 1980s South Africa, a well-known resident of a small Northern Cape town, launched a scheme many believed would be their ticket to the soft life. But it wouldn’t be long before people outside of the scheme started to ask questions. When they did, they were shut down, even threatened by those within the scheme’s quarters. Soon though, the sheer scale of the fraud was laid bare, and it wasn’t just contained to South Africa. The scheme became the biggest postal fraud case in United States history at the time, and for the man at the helm, in many ways, it was just the beginning.

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PSG Wealth’s chief investment officer Adriaan Pask explores how to interpret the deluge of information and numerous signals investors must constantly deal with. How do you keep your emotions in check against the information overload?

Marumo Gallants chairman Abram Sello says they are doing their best to help midfielder Thapelo Dhludhlu, who is suspended by the club following alleged fake kidnapping. SowetanLIVE

AmaZulu FC president Sandile Zungu says "the time is now" as he officially throws his hat into the ring for the South African Football Association (SAFA) presidency.Zungu believes South African football needs strong leadership, improved governance and a renewed vision to restore the image and reputation of SAFA. In this video, he outlines why he believes he is the right candidate to lead the country's football governing body.

As anti-immigration tensions continue to grip parts of South Africa, parents holding Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP) say they are being forced into an impossible choice: keep their children in schools where they fear harassment or uproot them to Zimbabwe, where many risk repeating grades because of differences in the education system. SowetanLIVE

Joburg mayor Dada Morero says the excitement surrounding the upcoming local government elections has contributed to communication challenges within the mayoral committee, with some members already shifting into campaign mode SowetanLIVE

Mpumzi Zuzile, uncle to deceased 20-year-old SA rugby star Luqobo 'Bobi' Makwedini says his nephew was in high spirits when they last spoke on Tuesday. SowetanLIVE

Acclaimed actress, poet and presenter Lebo Mashile reflects on landing a role in the international psychological thriller Strung and why she believes South African talent is ready to take center stage globally.

Speaking to Sowetan, Mashile opens up about starring alongside Chloe Bailey, Lynn Whitfield, Coco Jones, Lucien Laviscount and Anna Diop, bringing her character Femi to life, the pride of working with SA’s world-class film crews and her hopes of seeing the country’s creative industry become a global storytelling powerhouse. SowetanLIVE

Uganda International and World record holder Joshua Chetegei says he he is eager to make history on African soil by running under 27 in the Absa Run Your City in Durban on Sunday. SowetanLIVE

Mpho Makhubela Communications Officer for Lawyers for Human Rights says Concourt has confirmed that specific provisions of the Refugees Act are unconstitutional because they create procedural barriers that prevent asylum seekers from having their claims determined on their merits, contrary to the Constitution and the principle of non-refoulement. SowetanLIVE

Debt counsellor Sharon Mmitsi says many consumers are taking out short-term loans after seeing the amount they expect to receive from SARS, only to discover their actual refund is lower because of tax debt, penalties or other deductions. SowetanLIVE

Land Party Leader Gcobani Ndzongana says they are trying to appeal to young voters with naming Ntsiki Mazwai as their Mayoral candidate for Joburg. But they will be fielding more candidates in other areas. SowetanLIVE

Health expert Dr Angelique Coetzee described the prolonged waiting times as deeply concerning, saying delayed surgery could have serious consequences for children’s health and wellbeing. SowetanLIVE

Monde Mkalipi Road Traffic Infringement Authority (RTIA) Spokesperson says license demerit system is not yet effective but rather Aarto elective options have been made available. SowetanLIVE

I was on a podcast! And not just any podcast - one of my personal favourites! Something Shifted with Sean Loots is an award-winning South African storytelling podcast and in this excerpt you'll get a taste of Sean's interview with me. I answer questions like: Am I a psychopath? What happens when you grow up in a seismic testing centre? And, most importantly: How do I sleep at night?
If you've ever wondered about the human being behind the voice telling you some of the most disturbing stories you've ever heard (i.e. me) listen to this and then check out the rest of the interview on any of the links below:
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i-will-not-become-what-i-witnessed-true-crime-author/id1505287056?i=1000754561994
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City Power's Lenasia security team leader, Marks Tshifhiwa, has described the tense negotiations that unfolded before frustrated residents allegedly turned violent, saying the utility feared its electricians could also be held hostage while trying to restore electricity. SowetanLIVE

JMPD director of Operations Angie Mokasi (51) the first woman to act on position of head of department between 2020 and 2024 graduates in uniform. SowetanLIVE

Easy-to-access AI tools can help you increase your chances of finding employment. SowetanLIVE

Dr Dale McKinley, spokesperson for Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX), says migrants have been used as a political weapon by particular political parties and individuals for personal gain. SowetanLIVE

Are you carrying burdens that feel like they’re weighing you down and are too much for you to carry? The reason it feels heavy is because you were never meant to carry them. This week’s episode delves into parts in scripture where God invites His children into a place of rest by faith, where all burdens are cast unto His hands.

Bafana Bafana hero Thapelo Maseko's father Motsamai reveal how they celebrated the goal scored by their son Thapelo when Bafana beat South Korea 1-0 on Thursday to book a place in the Fifa World Cup last 32 after finishing second in Group A. Bafana will face co-host Canada on Sunday at 9pm in the next round. SowetanLIVE

Sultry singer Bassie has become one of amapiano’s most distinctive voices, soundtracking love and heartbreak through her chart-topping hits.

But away from the spotlight, the 26-year-old is juggling teaching practicals, 5am wake-ups and the demands of a flourishing music career. Speaking to Sowetan, the singer opens up about being a hopeless romantic, navigating fame, finding financial security and her desire to build a lasting legacy in the music industry. SowetanLIVE

Juliane Hoss a therapist, systemic counsellor, and coach based in Johannesburg shares tips on how to spot a romance scammer online. SowetanLIVE

Neighbours had called Sibusiso Mpungose an excellent father, citing how much time he seemed to spend with his children. But when his life began to unravel and it seemed he was going to have to answer for his actions, he chose instead to ensure that everyone left behind would suffer the real consequences. On an ordinary Tuesday in September 2019 he carried out a ghastly plan which would end four lives and forever alter many more.

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PSG Wealth’s chief investment officer Adriaan Pask explores AI-driven job displacement risk, its effects on corporate profit margins, junior-labour market dynamics, and the evolving role of robotics in manufacturing.

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 SowetanLIVE

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

“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 show into a cultural phenomenon, and why she could never judge one of television’s most talked-about characters. SowetanLIVE

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. SowetanLIVE

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. SowetanLIVE

In this edition of BBK Unplugged, former Chelsea and England captain John Terry joins the podcast to discuss England's hopes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Terry explains why he believes Jude Bellingham is England's answer to Zinedine Zidane and how the Real Madrid midfielder could be the player to help end the Three Lions' 60-year wait for World Cup glory.
The former defender also shares his thoughts on Omar Abdulkadir Artan, regarded as Africa's leading referee, whose World Cup dream ended after he was denied entry to the United States. Terry reflects on the impact of the decision and discusses the prospects of Africa's representatives at the tournament.
The conversation also covers Thomas Tuchel's squad selections, the omission of several high-profile players, and why Terry believes France have the quality and depth to win a third World Cup title after their triumphs in 1998 and 2018.

Dry seasons, where you feel empty and distant from God are not a rare occurrence, most of not all of us have experienced these. No matter what the cause is, the solution is going back to God in honesty, because refreshment and restoration is only found in Him.

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Sipho Dube was the embodiment of everything we fear. He was a child rapist and killer and he was almost completely invisible. Between 2002 and 2003, this phantom drifted between the mine dumps of JHB luring in children and then committing the most horrendous crimes. His eventual downfall would come in the form of a desperate father who just wanted justice for his little girl (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

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

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. SowetanLIVE

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 SowetanLIVE

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

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

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. SowetanLIVE

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

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. SowetanLIVE

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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. SowetanLIVE

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. SowetanLIVE

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

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. SowetanLIVE

In Episode 2 of Bank on it, host Koshiek Karan sits down with Eugene Vivier, Head: Card Processing Channels at Capitec, for a conversation that moves beyond finance and into the philosophy of service. What emerges is not simply a discussion about systems and logistics, but a broader meditation on intentionality, on what it means to design institutions around human beings rather than forcing people to adapt to institutions

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. SowetanLIVE

In the premiere episode of the second season of Bank on it, host Koshiek Karan — former investment banker turned financial education influencer — is joined by Capitec CEO Graham Lee for a conversation that moves beyond titles and into the habits and philosophies shaping modern leadership.

“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 been navigating fatherhood, healing from one of the most challenging periods of his life and rediscovering his passion for music. He also discussed his return to the industry with his new EP, Radiance, and why the project represents hope, growth and the light he found after a difficult chapter. SowetanLIVE

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Chrisna Gouws a research professor in the Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Faculty of Health Sciences, says cancer bush an indigenous plant can now become a supplement for chemotherapy or cancer patients who have become drug resistant. SowetanLIVE

Traditional Health Practitioner registered with the Traditional Healers Organization, Abraham Mnguni, said the problem is rooted in longstanding stereotypes surrounding traditional healing practices. Mnguni said some patients fear being ridiculed or judged by healthcare workers who hold personal religious beliefs against traditional healing practices. SowetanLIVE

“Being the first person from Kimberley to be on Colors feels like such a big stamp of approval,” says alternative R&B singer Lordkez after making her debut on the globally acclaimed music platform.

The Johannesburg-based artist reflects on filming in New York, fulfilling a dream nearly a decade in the making and what it meant to represent South Africa on a global stage that has previously featured artists such as Tyla, Sjava, Sho Madjozi and Lloyiso. SowetanLIVE

Dr Lindiwe Gumede of the University of Johannesburg found that patients often do not disclose their use of traditional remedies before seeking medical treatment, making it harder for healthcare professionals to provide appropriate care. SowetanLIVE

In a matter of 10 months, Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has moved from being harangued by some hostile fans to being hailed as the hero who ended an eight-year hunger.
On his first attempt, Ouaddou has outdone himself by achieving something predecessor Jose Riveiro could not after three attempts, adorning Pirates with the crown they most craved, the Betway Premiership.

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 on governance, social justice and accountability, saying lived experience is at the heart of her approach to public discourse. SowetanLIVE

In a world where each regional competition regulator has distinct merger control triggers and thresholds, assessment frameworks, regulatory powers, policy prerogatives and stakeholders to appease, it may become a case of too many cooks spoiling the broth unless a solution is found.
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Lesetja Morapi from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer on the pressing need for the various regional competition regulators to co-ordinate and agree a framework that ensures that transactions with regional effects do not need to be filed with multiple regional regulators with overlapping jurisdiction.

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

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. SowetanLIVE

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. SowetanLIVE

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

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. SowetanLIVE

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. SowetanLIVE

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. SowetanLIVE

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. SowetanLIVE

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. SowetanLIVE

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. SowetanLIVE

In a few days, medical doctor and multi award winning gospel musician, Dr Tumi will be hosting the Gathering of Worshippers concert at FNB stadium. He joins us on Deeply Rooted in discussion of what to expect ahead of this, and the importance of holding excellence as a standard in our lives as believers.

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 young age. SowetanLIVE

Over a period of four months Gugulethu, Nyanga and Delft in the Western Cape, were terrorised by a violent and coldblooded gang. Among the victims was an entire family slain in their beds as they slept. When a seasoned investigator was put on the case, he started to make progress almost immediately, and soon realised that rather than a highly organised group of criminals, these crimes were being committed by two specific individuals with the occasional addition of random cohorts. Of those two, one would become the youngest offender to receive the longest sentence ever handed down in the Western Cape.

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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 Sowetan about what viewers can expect from the show. SowetanLIVE

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. SowetanLIVE

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

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. SowetanLIVE

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. SowetanLIVE

PSG Wealth's chief investment officer Adriaan Pask explores a classic central bank dilemma as South Africa contemplates the growing tension between inflation risks and economic weakness in the country.

Putco spokesperson Lindokuhle Xulu said the 10% increase actually means their commuters would be paying R43 extra for their weekly fare. SowetanLIVE

Phiriphiri Security guard shares how they were terminated after Madlanga commission revelations alledging R2.9bn controversial security tenders by Tshwane Metro police department. SowetanLIVE

The family of the North West 48-year-old activist say they are deeply distraught following the death of their brother, who they described as a champion of family unity and a strong voice for the Mahikeng community. SowetanLIVE

The 22 April 2026 judgment of the Constitutional Court in Absa Bank Limited and Another v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service marks a significant development in South African tax law. For the first time, a higher court has provided authoritative guidance on the interpretation and application of the general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR) in section 80A of the Income Tax Act.

In the latest edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth speaks to leading tax expert and AJM founder, Dr Albertus Marais, about the implications of the ruling — including why one of the court’s eminent tax specialists issued a dissenting judgment.

Thato Molosankwe, a North West crime activist, was fatally shot at his home in the early hours on Wednesday. SowetanLIVE

Ramokgopa says it is regrettable to have reached a state where Eskom had to threaten to disconnect Joburg over R5,2bn debt. SowetanLIVE

Nompumelelo Masela mother of the grade 7 pupil, said her son has not received any reading material and spends his days at home without school-related activities. SowetanLIVE

Nompumelelo Masela mother of the grade 7 pupil, said her son has not received any reading material and spends his days at home without school-related activities. SowetanLIVE

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. SowetanLIVE

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” than expected. SowetanLIVE

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

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 of her career as Lethabo — a woman trapped in a toxic relationship disguised as romance. SowetanLIVE

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. SowetanLIVE

We’ve all heard the saying “Home is not a place, it’s a person”. No person understood that better than Moses, who never had a home, but found value in knowing that God’s presence is the home our soul needs. This episode zooms in on how to find our home in Him.

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. SowetanLIVE

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 SowetanLIVE

The recent withdrawal of South Africa’s Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy by the minister of communications and digital technologies was an extraordinary and embarrassing saga. The very document meant to govern AI in South Africa had been compiled with the assistance of generative AI, and contained, on the minister’s own account, “various fictitious sources in its reference list”.

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

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. SowetanLIVE

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

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. SowetanLIVE

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

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 SowetanLIVE

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. SowetanLIVE

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. SowetanLIVE

25-year-old Sasha Lee Shah was building an incredible life for herself. She excelled academically, worked her way into a good job and was securing financial stability. The future was bright. But, by 2021, one part of Sasha Lee’s life was less steady. Her long-term relationship was crumbling under the weight of devastating revelations and Sasha Lee called it quits. Her ex, though, was not ready to let go, and the actions he took destroyed countless lives and leave a grieving mother fighting for justice.

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

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. SowetanLIVE

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

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. SowetanLIVE

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. SowetanLIVE

He highlights how this has made the SA football interesting unlike in the past seasons where it was just Sundowns only in the race. SowetanLIVE

Tokelo Chiloane says the severe weather right now is caused by strong winds high up in the sky that are spinning and pulling in lots of clouds which is a typical occurrence during autumn season SowetanLIVE

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Thabo Cele has warned Mamelodi Sundowns that Amakhosi might “spoil their party” as the two giants collide at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Wednesday SowetanLIVE

Award-winning singer Brenda Mtambo is set to honour the woman who raised her with Amahubo Ka Gogo – The Live Experience, a deeply personal musical tribute to her grandmother.

Taking place in Johannesburg on July 18 and Durban on August 15, the production draws on heritage, faith and legacy through the hymns, prayers and teachings that shaped her upbringing.

In an interview with Sowetan, Mtambo reflected on honouring her late grandmother, embracing her genre-fluid sound and staying true to her artistry. SowetanLIVE

The officer, Thulasizwe Gasa who was employed by a contractor was gunned down inside the Shalazile informal settlement, about 30 metres from the Shalazile Microgrid Plant in the early hours of Saturday. SowetanLIVE

One method to prevent it is to dampen areas which may have been exposed to rodent droppings, urine or saliva with disinfectants. SowetanLIVE

Dr Mlondolozi Ndlovu talks about the challenges he experienced growing up however that never stunted the growth and interest he had in education. He now holds a PhD in Civil Engineering. SowetanLIVE

Durban City goalkeeper Darren Keet says he will retire at the end of the season to focus on coaching after helping the club win the Nedbank Cup title on Saturday. SowetanLIVE

Bokamoso Moraga had only been working as a taxi driver for two months when he was shot and killed in Zonkizizwe, Ekurhuleni, on Tuesday night. SowetanLIVE

Taxi violence has resurfaced in Zonkizizwe, Ekurhuleni, with four people shot on Tuesday. Two victims, both taxi drivers, were killed. SowetanLIVE

Comedian Rae du Plooy says he’s nervously excited as he lands a nomination at this year’s Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards. SowetanLIVE

Former Miss South Africa 2025 finalist Luyanda Zuma describes her prime-time debut on Isitha: The Enemy as a “pinch me” moment as she takes on her first telenovela role. SowetanLIVE

Veteran Durban City goalkeeper Ayanda Mtshali reveals he will retire at the end of the season to focus on coaching and music. SowetanLIVE

This is a TCSA Rewind episode - designed to bring more attention to some of the back catalogue of episodes and provide updates in cases I've covered in the past. This episode was first released in February 2020. Listen through to the end for an update including additional information I've received since the initial episode was published.

Unlike most other rewind episodes, this one has been completely re-recorded in order to fully comply with regulations passed in 2022 around the anonymization of minor victims.

In 2001, South Africa was introduced to Cezanne Visser's blonde bombshell, persona, Advocate Barbie. Her overt sexuality, was curated by her lover, Dirk Prinsloo. While their escapades shocked everyone, it would soon be revealed that the couple were up to something far more sinister behind the scenes
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The sensation of taste is something we're all used to, from when we were young to now that we're adults. Whenever we taste something for the first time, we will give a verdict on whether we're impressed or not. But when we taste of the Lord and His way, we are guaranteed to testify that He's good. I would highly recommend that you try Him today, you won't be disappointed!

While investors cannot control external factors influencing the markets, they can control how they respond. PSG Wealth CIO Adriaan Pask unpacks the behaviours that drive long-term investment success amid ongoing market uncertainty.

Zekhethelo Zondi, 15, is one of South Africa’s rising young actresses, gaining recognition following her breakout role in Laundry, which screened at international festivals including TIFF, the Johannesburg Film Festival and Marrakech.

With appearances in Scandal!, Isifiso, Shadow, Collision and A Grave Confession, she reflects in an interview with Sowetan about her journey in acting, early lessons on set, and how stars like Thuso Mbedu and Zendaya continue to shape her global ambitions. SowetanLIVE

Rapper iFani is staging a comeback after a TikTok resurgence of his 2013 hit Shake brought renewed attention to his music and life story.

The 40-year-old reflects on a difficult decade marked by financial hardship and periods of homelessness in Gqeberha, where he says he survived without stable food or shelter. The viral momentum has now opened a new chapter for the rapper, who is set to release new music under Asanda Empires, alongside a Shake (Remix) featuring Sosoboy Fosho, Gaffi, Khitha Pinca and Musa. SowetanLIVE

Former TS Galaxy coach Adnan Beganovic says he is proud with what he has achieved during his stay at the club and admits that it became difficult to get results after the club sold key players in January transfer window like Khulumani Ndamane and Puso Dithejane. SowetanLIVE

ETDP SETA to answer over alleged missing R637m and R15m spent on vacant building. SowetanLIVE

Durban-born comedian Prince K says his journey has come full circle as he prepares for his first Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards appearance, where he is nominated for the Newcomer Award.

The 23-year-old, raised in Kranskop in rural KwaZulu-Natal, reflects on watching Trevor Noah DVDs as a child and how those early influences shaped his path in comedy. Speaking ahead of the ceremony, he says he is “filled with all sorts of emotions” as he prepares to go up against Akhil Maharaj, Nishen Pather, Rae du Plooy and Sjika Da Thirdborn at Gold Reef City next Saturday. SowetanLIVE

Family says trauma deepens as fugitive remains at large and calls to “forgive” spark outrage SowetanLIVE

Daniel Ramasedi, uncle to 37 year old Moipone Ramasedi who died in a house fire speaks to Sowetan about how the family of coping with the tragedy. Moipone passed while trying to save her four day old baby daughter Naledi. Unfortunately Naledi also passed at the hospital succumbing to her injuries. SowetanLIVE

The Special Investigation Unit uncovered how Eskom officials at Kuliae and Matla power stations allegedly turned procurement processes into a jackpot. SowetanLIVE

“Your gut is your second brain, and anything that happens in the gut affects the rest of your body,” says The IV Bar founder Keri Rudolph. SowetanLIVE

Understanding how money works is vital in determining your financial security in life. SowetanLIVE

Emzini star Muzi Mthabela says he is eager to move away from being typecast as the traditional “alpha male” and instead explore roles that centre on unlikely, more vulnerable heroes.

From Eshowe to Johannesburg screens, the veteran actor and editor reflects on his evolving craft, typecasting, and how impostor syndrome once made him question his place in the industry.

Speaking to Sowetan, Mthabela says his dream is to take on a leading role similar to Denzel Washington’s character in The Taking of Pelham 123 — a grounded, understated hero who carries the story without fitting the typical leading-man mould. SowetanLIVE

SA Depression and Anxiety Group call centre supervisor Olwethu Khwaza says that our mental health also affects how we act, handle stress and circumstances that we come across in life. SowetanLIVE

In 2004 a recreation spot in Newcastle became the hunting ground for a serial predator. In a series of crimes that mirrored the still-unsolved Zodiac series in the US, couples seeking out some alone time in the park were targeted. The killer's arrest would occur in the most unexpected way. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

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When introduced in 2009, the R1 million VAT threshold was generous. But inflation has eroded its real value. In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth speaks to tax expert from AJM, Leonard Willemse, about why the threshold should change and what the ideal level could be.

All of us have come across or experienced fear at some point in our lives. Fear comes in all shapes, forms and sizes. It’s a normal feeling that comes in different situations. However, it shouldn’t dominate or consume us. This week’s episode zooms in on the different kinds of fear and what God’s perspective is on this, through His Word.

Legendary singer Yvonne Chaka Chaka will once again celebrate unsung heroes with the biennial Backing Vocalists and Session Musicians (BVSM) awards. SowetanLIVE

In the fourth episode of ‘Bank on it’ host Koshiek Karan discusses the evolution of financial fraud in SA — and how you can protect yourself — with Capitec’s Iain Orpen, head of fraud prevention and detection at Capitec.

Singer-songwriter Rethabile Khumalo opens up about the final moments with her late mother, legendary vocalist Winnie Khumalo, who passed away in January.

She also reflects on her mother’s legacy and shares her plans to honour her more than 30-year-long music career with a star-studded celebration on October 4 at Soweto Meat Lovers. SowetanLIVE

The PA has given the ANC until Monday to reinstate its deputy president, Kenny Kunene, as Joburg’s MMC for transport or else it will pull out from its local government coalitions with the ANC across the country. SowetanLIVE

Recent headlines about SA influencers promoting an allegedly exploitative work program in Russia had the public in an uproar, but those who work in the entertainment industry were less surprised. In this episode I explore the dark side of the glitzy photos and bright lights of fame. I'm joined by the incredible Rosie Motene who shares personal insights from her 30 years in the industry.
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The official report on Alabuga Start: https://globalinitiative.net/analysis/who-is-making-russias-drones/

NDA enforcement in South Africa: https://www.polity.org.za/article/ndas-and-workplace-harassment-south-africas-existing-legal-protections-2025-08-12

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As we wrap up the final months of the year, one of the most important lessons I’ve learned is that, no matter what season we’re in, it is imperative to abide in God. Among many other benefits of being consistently anchored in your relationship with God, one that stands out is the safety and security it comes with. This week’s episode zooms in on the importance of abiding in God in all seasons.

Music maestro Heavy-K talks about being inducted into the Grammy Recording Academy Class of 2025, finding guidance, mentorship, and a fatherly bond with American rap legend Busta Rhymes, and plans to take 3-Step to the world. SowetanLIVE

I’m dropping into your feed to tell you about a very cool podcast I’ve just discovered that I think you’ll really like. Radio Workshop is a documentary-style podcast about youth issues in Africa. One of the things I love most about podcasting is that it provides a platform for previously untold stories to be heard with a lower barrier to entry and Radio Workshop does this really beautifully. You’ll hear real life stories from young African people about challenging situations and the incredible power of the human spirit to overcome. Here’s the podcast’s trailer and I’ve linked one of their most recent episodes in the show notes of this episode drop. I highly recommend giving Radio Workshop a listen.

Listen to Radio Workshop: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1t35ksL60U9rMSYRsQTodc?si=1d4838a1120d4e86 Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

In this episode of Politics in Command, Professor Zhang Weiwei, renowned Chinese scholar and critic of Western democracy, unpacks why Donald Trump’s absence from the upcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg does not diminish its significance. He argues that Africa’s future lies in strengthening ties with China and the Global South, while questioning the sustainability of the Western political model.

How do you create a digital product that serves nearly 25 million people while remaining simple, personalised and efficient? This is the challenge faced by the teams at Capitec, as discussed in the latest episode of Bank on it during an insightful interview with Andy Baker, executive head of Technology and Ravi Govender, head of Product Technology Services.

Ward 135 councillor Phelelani Sindani criticised Ramaphosa’s praise of the DA as undermining the ANC, while Ward 68 councillor Msimelo Lobi supported the president’s view but noted that ANC municipalities struggle due to reliance on grants rather than revenue collection. SowetanLIVE

PSG Wealth CIO Adriaan Pask unpacks research findings and market insights showing why optimism is more than just a mindset — it’s a practical strategy for long-term financial success.

The term upside Kingdom is usually used to describe the nature of God’s kingdom, and how different it is from how society and the world operates. When we look closely at the standards of God, we see how oceans apart they are from what the world deems normal. Through the help of the Holy Spirit, we are able to be live according to these, be set apart, represent Christ and have an impact in our societies and the world.

This episode was first published in the Patreon feed in May 2023.

Working in a prison environment is a dangerous undertaking, but most correctional centre employees would expect the danger to come from the incarcerated offenders. When three young prison wardens set out on a brief errand for their employer, though, they will soon realise that the danger was far closer than they thought. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Some of us are already feeling it. The year is nearing the end. And a lot of us are exhausted. Some may be disappointed at how the year went, some feeling like the daily routine is a drag. This week’s episode emphasises the importance of holding on to God so that we get the strength to keep going until the year ends. Trusting that He can still manifest as a good God.

Stolen Girl Official Companion Podcast
Part 2 of 2 - Child Abduction in South Africa

In part 1 of the Stolen Girl Companion podcast we delved into the real-life case of Maureen Dabbagh and her daughter, Nadia, who was abducted and taken to Syria by her father in the 90s. In this 2nd and final part of the podcast we talk about the reality of child abduction in South Africa and what we can do to prevent it. I'm joined by Bianca van Aswegan of Missing Children South Africa for grassroots insights on this terrifying scourge.

The brand-new release movie based on this real-life story, Stolen Girl, is out in cinemas now. This companion podcast is brought to you by Filmfinity.

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Stolen Girl Official Companion Podcast
Part 1 of 2 - Finding Nadia

When Maureen Dabbagh's ex-husband fails to return their two-year-old daughter from a scheduled visitation, it sets off a series of events which will change all three lives forever. Now, Maureen must become a completely different person in order to rescue her daughter when the justice system seems to have no way to help.

The brand new release movie based on this real-life story, Stolen Girl, is out in cinemas now. This companion podcast is brought to you by Filmfinity. Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

If you grew up in church setting you are no stranger to the terms “holiness” and “purity”. The terms are sometimes used in very broad contexts and can be tricky to understand in simple terms. Today’s episode focuses on the necessity of living a life of holiness and purity as believers, and what exactly that means and how it looks like.

In this episode, as we enter September, the traditional arts & culture month in Johannesburg, we bring you an art conversation. Recently, the recipient of the 2025 FNB Art Prize was announced. The prestigious annual prize – which comes with a hundred thousand rands, exhibition space at FNB Art Joburg and a solo show at the Johannesburg Art Gallery – has been awarded to Thato Toeba, a Lesotho national just five years into their art career. Toeba’s interest in the social sciences, identity, power, justice, history, and share of voice, informs their mixed media photomontage and assemblage.
In selecting Toeba as this year’s recipient, the jury recognised their work as exuding a quiet force, deployed with clarity and rich materiality, which demonstrated as much commitment to process as to meaning.
In our recent conversation, we spoke about how they came from being a practising lawyer, studying towards a PHD, to bagging one of the continent’s most desirable art prize. We spoke about the Lesotho of their formative years; corruption; how they developed their practice from a photography habit and an organic childhood flair for collage and what is still to come from an extraordinary talent. Enjoy.
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In this episode, brought to you by Standard Bank, host Redi Tlhabi unpacks the numbers with Vuyo Lutseke, Executive Director of Radio Workshop. They dig into stats and budgets revealing what’s keeping Africa from unlocking its youth potential.
Despite making up most of the population and holding the key to economic growth and innovation, young people in Africa still face challenges in accessing education and job opportunities. Bringing a lived experience, activist Mary-Ann Nobele shares what it means to grow up in Alexandra township where youth like her are - as she puts it - "constantly pushed into the township" and blocked from shaping their futures.

When Rachel Dolly Tshabalala was discovered deceased in her partner's home, the riddle of her murder seemed simultaneously obvious and utterly baffling. Was the man she had given her heart to the ferocious supporter of woman's rights he presented to the world or was he hiding a dark side? (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

In the second episode of Bank on it powered by Capitec, Koshiek Karan sits down with Welo Health co-founder and CEO Zanele Matome to deliver a masterclass in entrepreneurial resilience.
What if the secret to building a successful startup isn’t about speed, but about patience? In an exclusive, exciting conversation, Zanele Matome, the co-founder and CEO of Welo Health, shares how she got her startup off the ground by ignoring conventional wisdom and focusing on the long game. This isn't just Matome’s story but also a blueprint for founders who want to build a sustainable business.

In the first episode of Bank On It, Koshiek Karan speaks to two senior, long-standing Capitec executives: Asha Patel, head of brand and communications, and Francois Viviers, executive of marketing and communication. Together, they unpack why millions trust Capitec to keep it simple

Join Robert Marawa on this episode of Marawa Sport Show, as he tracks down the legendary "maverick coach" Paul Dolezar — former Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns tactician — somewhere in France! With a storied career spanning Serbia, France and South Africa, Dolezar shares insights into his innovative management style. SowetanLIVE

At Business Day Wanted, we strive to be more than just a content platform, but a conduit, opening portals into the world of luxury, not only through content, but in our audience’s lived experience. Our most ambitious venture to date, is our foray into the Private Members Club space, through the Most Wanted Club. A membership to the Most Wanted Club grants you not only access to exclusive events and lifestyle services, but to a global network of like-minded individuals, in a world that previously, you could only dream of. From this September, the Most Wanted Club is open for membership.
In this episode, we meet Paulo Dos Santos, Director of Quintessentially South Africa and Business Day Wanted’s partner in delivering the Most Wanted Club. Quintessentially is the world’s leading lifestyle management group, that takes luxury concierge to an entirely new level.
We chatted to Di Santos recently, about his long history in the luxury business and dived deeper into the wondrous world of the most wanted club.
Go to mostwantedclub.africa to unlock your new world.
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Join Robert Marawa on this electrifying episode of Marawa Sport Show as he hosts sports journalist Mike Greenaway and former Springbok and Junior Bok flank Thando Manana. The man with the pen that never misses, independent rugby writer Mike Greenaway brings sharp analysis and raw passion, while Manana, a veteran who knows the game from the trenches, offers unfiltered rugby truth. With the Springboks kicking off their highly-anticipated New Zealand tour, facing the All Blacks in a historic Eden Park clash -- where the hosts haven’t lost since 1994 and the Boks last won in 1937 -- this episode dives into the stakes of 'the tests of the year.' Explore strategy to blend attacking flair with pragmatic pacing, the squad’s 10-player rotation per game as he eyes the 2027 Rugby World Cup, and the Rugby Championship’s resurgence thanks to Argentina. SowetanLIVE

Controversial businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat Matlala made a brief appearance at the Alexandra magistrate's court. NPA spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said the state would oppose his attempted murder bail application. SowetanLIVE

From shifting US fiscal policies to the AI revolution, PSG Wealth CIO Adriaan Pask unpacks critical issues shaping global markets and explores what they mean for investors’ portfolios.

Our thoughts and what we allow to fill our minds with, is extremely important. The Bible even says we should take thoughts captive and bring them obedient to Christ. So any opinion, or thought that opposes what the Word of God says, about us, our lives and who God is and His capabilities, we should be aggressive about these replacing them with what the Word actually says.Our thoughts and what we allow to fill our minds with, is extremely important. The Bible even says we should take thoughts captive and bring them obedient to Christ. So any opinion, or thought that opposes what the Word of God says, about us, our lives and who God is and His capabilities, we should be aggressive about these replacing them with what the Word actually says.

Join renowned sportscaster Robert Marawa and special guest Ashfak Mohamed on this exciting episode of Marawa Sport Show. Dive into the exhilarating weekend victories that have South Africa buzzing — relive the WomenBoks' historic 29-24 win against Italy, securing Rugby World Cup quarter-final spot and celebrate the Springboks' continued dominance on the global stage. SowetanLIVE

Naptosa's general secretary, Basil Manuel, says excluding children from the education system because of a lack of documentation is not something they can support, as children are not the problem. SowetanLIVE

This is a TCSA Rewind episode - designed to bring more attention to some of the back catalogue of episodes and provide updates in cases I've covered in the past.

Part 3

This episode rewinds back to episode 110 - the murder of Marna Engelbrecht and Sharnelle Hough and as your rewind update, I've converted this into a three-part series which now includes the two companion episodes I created for the tv series Stella Murders. It's the first time they're in the TCSA feed and the new eps contain interviews and additional info not in the original episode. Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

This is a TCSA Rewind episode - designed to bring more attention to some of the back catalogue of episodes and provide updates in cases I've covered in the past.

Part 2

This episode rewinds back to episode 110 - the murder of Marna Engelbrecht and Sharnelle Hough and as your rewind update, I've converted this into a three-part series which now includes the two companion episodes I created for the tv series Stella Murders. It's the first time they're in the TCSA feed and the new eps contain interviews and additional info not in the original episode. Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

This is a TCSA Rewind episode - designed to bring more attention to some of the back catalogue of episodes and provide updates in cases I've covered in the past.

Part 1

This episode rewinds back to episode 110 - the murder of Marna Engelbrecht and Sharnelle Hough and as your rewind update, I've converted this into a three-part series which now includes the two companion episodes I created for the tv series Stella Murders. It's the first time they're in the TCSA feed and the new eps contain interviews and additional info not in the original episode. Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

When an ordinary South African finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation, she starts to see the gaps in the system that are deeply failing families and justice professionals. Sophia Dewberry was not willing to sit back and lament the situation, though. Instead, she has started an organisation that she hopes will help to move criminal investigations forward faster and more efficiently and give victims of crime the justice they deserve. Visit the Case Forward website here: https://caseforward.org/

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Dark and heavy times may come in our lives, however it’s essential to remember that because we’re in Christ, it shall be well with us. That’s a promise God gives to all the righteous. Rest assured - if you gave your life to Christ, and are pursuing a relationship with Him, come hell or high water, it shall be well with you!

Baratile Sekwalane, a 27-year-old grade 8 teacher who was travelling in a third e-hailing car when two others were torched at Maponya Mall in Klipspruit, Soweto, leaving one of the drivers dead, has a bullet lodged in her left jaw. SowetanLIVE

Mpumalanga MEC for community safety security and liaison Jackie Macie speaking at the funeral of slain Sgt Lawrence Dumisani Mtshweni who was shot while responding to a robbery last week. SowetanLIVE

Change is a part of our lives we cannot run away from. It can be scary, painful, dreadful, on the flip side, it can also be exciting and hopeful. No matter the size or nature of the changing season you may be experiencing, this week’s episode encourages us to enter into the new with God, because He specialises in making all things new and showing Himself in ways we would’ve never experienced, had we remained in one season.

Dillie Scholtz didn't have far to go. It was just 56 metres from her house to her car, but somewhere in between those two points she vanished. Six days later the police officers who had claimed she'd run off with a secret lover would break the news to her horrified family that they had found her body. And the killer had left a calling card of sorts in her grave. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

When things don’t go the way we hoped, disappointment kicks in, often evoking different feelings from us, including annoyance and anger towards life and even God. Although this is not wrong and in fact, the Bible does say “be angry but not sin”, it’s essential to not make this state a place of residence. This week’s episode focuses on how to stay in intimacy with God despite times of disappointment

As the new Showmax Original series, The ABC Killer, drops, I revisit the case I first covered in episode nine with a review of the series, an interview of director Jasyn Howes and some anecdotes I've received from people who have had personal experiences with this infamous serial murderer over the years. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa)
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Award-winning artist Ntsika Ngxanga invites fans to join his spiritual journey kicking off his national tour, “A Place Called Ngoma” in Gqeberha.

The former member of acclaimed a cappella group The Soil will be performing at the Little Theatre on August 1, alongside The Soil, Zawani and Gqeberha’s Thandikhaya “Joliza” Magiyiyana, who will be travelling with Ngxanga for his performances in East London, Johannesburg and Cape Town.

The Herald Reporter, Simtembile Mgidi, sat down in studio with Ngxanga and Magiyiyana, and discussed their national tour. The Herald

Today, we’re focusing on something at the very heart of our prosperity and resilience: African agriculture, and how we unlock its full journey — from farm to global markets.

Contractor Mutshutshu Nxumalo, director of Oro Projects, has told of how extortionists forced him to abandon a R52m road construction project after his equipment was vandalised for refusing to badge to demands for payment. SowetanLIVE

All of us have a connection to music. When we give our lives to Christ, that music begins to minister to us in different ways. Multi award winning gospel music veteran and pioneer, Bishop Benjamin Dube joined us in explaining the link between music, growing in our faith through Word of God, and ultimately communicating to nations the heart and mind of God.

In a single weekend in 1998 four men wrought havoc on Cape Town and its surrounds. By the time their horrendous spree was complete four people would be dead, another two scarred for life and countless others would be changed forever. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

From July 24 - 27, RX Africa will host 100% Design, Africa’s finest international design fair. Held annually at the Sandton International Convention Centre, the showcase sees a gathering of the cream of the interior and adjacent design industries, bringing together “an array of domains, from furniture and product design to technology and art.”
Wanted was there in 2024, collaborating on a booth with some of our friends in the industry. We spent the weekend meeting and chatting to our readers, crafters and collaborators.
The more formal conversations took the form of a series of recorded interviews with our partners, which we have shared with you on this podcast over the last few months.
We spoke to Bielle Bellingham (then executive creative director of Decorex and 100% Design); the artist Fhatuwani Mukheli, Zanele Kumalo, the associate director at Kalashnikovv Gallery and Greg Gamble, co-founder at Tonic Design.
In this, the last episode of the series, we speak with Philippe van der Merwe, interior designer and co-owner with Gamble, of Tonic Design. Philippe takes us through the allure of design fairs, the convergence of art and design, the importance of personalities in the design world and a lot more.

PSG Wealth CIO Adriaan Pask unpacks why saving is the cornerstone of financial freedom, providing practical insights into best practices.

Samthing Soweto in discussion with S Mag Reporter Masego Seemela, speaks all things career, collaborations and running his music business. SowetanLIVE

In 2022, Stefan van Niekerk ran into a community clinic and handed over a small bundle wrapped in a blanket to nurses. His claims of a terrible drowning accident were soon in question and the true horror of what had led to the death of 2-year-old Chevonne Rusch would begin to unravel like a nightmarish coil. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Have you ever wondered why old songs and hymns hit the way they do? Yes the composition was really good and heartfelt, and the songs remind us of the gospel that raised us, but there’s a deeper reason why they are so impactful to us. They are a reminder that the same God who was faithful generations before us, to our great grandparents, our grandparents, our parents and our older siblings, is the same God we call on and worship today.

Throughout scripture, God’s consistency and generational dependability is reiterated. Be blessed as we reflect on this week’s episode, in Jesus name, amen.

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet reshuffle, Prof Firoz Cachalia has been appointed as South Africa’s new minister of police, with Senzo Mchunu placed on special leave. In a brief telephonic interview with SowetanLIVE reporter Koena Mashale, Cachalia responds to his appointment and outlines how he plans to tackle the challenges that lie ahead. SowetanLIVE

From July 24 - 27, RX Africa will host 100% Design, Africa’s finest international design fair. Held annually at the Sandton International Convention Centre, the showcase sees a gathering of the cream of the interior and adjacent design industries, bringing together “an array of domains, from furniture and product design to technology and art.” Wanted was there in 2024, collaborating on a booth with some of our friends in the industry. We spent the weekend meeting and chatting to our readers, crafters, and collaborators.
The more formal conversations took the form of a series of recorded interviews with our partners, and over the last few months, as we built up to this year’s fair, we have shared those conversations. We spoke to Bielle Bellingham (then Executive Creative Director of Decorex and 100% Design); the artist Fhatuwani Mukheli and Zanele Kumalo, Associate Director at Kalashnikov Gallery. All these conversations can be accessed on our archive.
In this episode, we speak with Greg Gamble, interior designer and co-owner of Tonic Design. Greg takes us through, among other things, about the transformative nature of design fairs; the convergence of art and design; the future of African design and the Tonic approach to design projects.
Remember to like, subscribe, share, and talk about the podcast, so we can share our work with as many of you as possible. You can find us on Iono, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. We are @wantedonlinesa on the socials, and we update wantedonlinesa.co.za daily.

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Ever been through a dry season, feeling empty, alone, abandoned, burnt out, with a void you can’t explain? We all have.

This week’s episode shows that through a relationship with God in Christ, and laying it all before Him in prayer, we find living water from a Source that never runs dry. Our Heavenly Father fills voids and brings refreshment, especially in dry seasons.

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

The head of SAB’s small business support arm is calling for a central database of SMEs in SA that can be used by public and private sector players to find, fund and support what many consider the country’s economic engine.

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

This week’s episode shines the light on the truth of the Word and historical studies, highlighting the journey of Africans receiving the message of Christ. This dates back to the 1st century, around 35-40AD, where an Ethiopian was eager to learn about Christ, upon receiving Him as saviour, then brought the message home. Various historical records also attest that the message of Christ had been impactful in our African continent long before European influence.Beyond being a history lesson, this week’s episode aims to show how intentional and loving our Heavenly Father was in ensuring that we too, have an opportunity to partake in the abundant and eternal life He afforded us through the work of the Cross. Jesus loves you. God bless.

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

In February 2000, the silence of a Western Cape farm is ripped apart by a mass murder. With seven people dead and three more injured, the perpetrator flees to the mountains of the Koue Bokkeveld and a community and several families will never be the same. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Deputy president Paul Mashatile talks about the GNU, the National Dialogue price tag, the controversy around his trips abroad and the possibility of facing Patrice Motsepe in the race for the ANC presidency.

Mashatile is in conversation with Sowetan editor in chief, Sibongakonke Shoba, in Sowetan's new podcast, IN THE KNOW.

Read more on the Mashatile interview: https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/

Podcast produced by: Gugu Phandle

Is the growing number of new financial products flooding the market helping investors, or simply creating more confusion? PSG Wealth CIO's Adriaan Pask weighs in.

As young people increasingly return to God, seeking His face, and prioritising their relationship with Him, our Heavenly Father wants to use each of them to fulfil His mandate, not only in the church but globally. In every space He places young people, at schools, workplaces, families etc, He wants to use us in our authentic personalities, abilities and experiences to make Him known, and to be part of what He wants to fulfil in every season, all unto His glory. This week’s episode zooms in on this, backed by the Word of God. God bless you as you listen, you are loved.

This episode was first published in the Patreon feed in April 2023.
When Elizabeth Martiens said goodbye to her father after the school holidays and headed home to her mom, no one had any idea that this would be their last goodbye. When Elizabeth doesn't make it home, eyes turn to the man she was last seen with - her father's employer - and some dark questions start to rise to the surface. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

rom July 24 - 27, RX Africa will host 100% Design, Africa’s finest international design fair. Held annually at the Sandton International Convention Centre, the showcase sees a gathering of the cream of the interior and adjacent design industries, bringing together “an array of domains, from furniture and product design to technology and art.” Wanted was there in 2024, collaborating on a booth with some of our friends in the industry. We spent the weekend meeting and chatting to our readers, crafters, and collaborators.
The more formal conversations took the form of a series of recorded interviews with our partners, and over the last few months, as we build up to this year’s fair, we have been sharing those conversations. We spoke to Bielle Bellingham (then Executive Creative Director of Decorex and 100% Design); Greg Gamble and Phillipe Van Der Merwe of Tonic Design; the artist Fhatuwani Mukheli and Zanele Kumalo, Associate Director at Kalashnikov Gallery.
In this episode, we speak with Mukheli. The multidisciplinary artist and all-round creative force spoke, among other things, about the transformative nature of design fairs; the convergence of art and design; the future of African design and the importance of community.
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When Jesus was about to ascend to heaven, He gave us a mandate - to go preach the gospel all over the world. This is not just for pastors, evangelists and missionaries, but we’ve all been trusted to fulfill this. The question is how? God wants us to take advantage of our daily encounters, and trust Him to use our authentic selves to share the Hope of who Jesus is and what He’s done in our lives. All we should pray for is boldness, desires and opportunities to make him known.

This is a TCSA Rewind episode - designed to bring more attention to some of the back catalogue of episodes and provide updates in cases I've covered in the past. This episode was first released in August 2019. Listen through to the end for an update.

On Friday, the 6th of April 2012 three members of the Steenkamp family were brutally murdered. The perpetrator would be the last person anyone would have suspected. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

DA Federal chairperson Helen Zille has got the backing of party leader John Steenhuisen to change the fortunes of Johannesburg should she become the mayor. SowetanLIVE

Social issues ranging from poverty, inequality, gender based violence, are rampant in our society particularly in our country South Africa. When issues like these happen, what should our response be as believers and the Body of Christ? The Bible doesn’t allow us to be quiet but to be active participants in counteracting these issues from the car. Check out this week’s episode on the importance of taking a stand against injustice

This episode was first published in the Patreon feed in December 2021.
When a Dutch exchange student goes missing while in South Africa, her family, desperate for answers, pin their hopes on South African authorities to find their daughter. When they do, it will be in the worst possible circumstances, and a lifelong chameleon of crime will be unmasked. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

In 1997 amidst a surge of serial murder cases across the country, one man began hunting victims in Kroonstad. After very nearly getting away with it, an eagle-eyed cop would bring the series of murders to an end (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Many of us have come across the infamous saying “I left church, but not God”. People say this on social media, even in daily discussions with people in our lives. This week’s episode delves into what God’s view is on leaving the church, the reasons people choose to and the Bible’s instructions on the importance of fellowship.

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

Building lasting intergenerational wealth is a goal many investors aspire to — and achieving it requires a strategic approach to wealth management. PSG Wealth’s CIO, Adriaan Pask, shares valuable insights to help families build, grow, manage, and smoothly transfer wealth across generations.

Almost two decades after the horrendous double murder, the families are still dealing with the fallout of the crimes and unresolved grief. Then, a conversation in a prison cell changes everything. And just when the families think they may be able to move forward, more bombshells are dropped on their lives.

This is part 2 of a two-part podcast series created in collaboration with KykNet around their drama series, Niggies. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447)
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In 1966, in Odendalsrus, two 12-year-old cousins, Petro Nel and Issie Fourie, walked to the swimming pool to cool off. They were never seen alive again. As the horror in an abandoned building is discovered, the town and three of its families will never be the same. While police launch a massive manhunt for the killers, Issie’s teenage brother makes a vow to ensure she gets justice. It’s a promise he plans to keep - no matter what.

This is part 1 of a two-part podcast series created in collaboration with KykNet around their drama series, Niggies.

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Meet Johan Erasmus, the Afrikaner that prefers a happy ending over a refugee status. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

In an exclusive interview with TshisaLIVE, the actress-turned DJ shared her inspiring journey of transitioning from acting to pursuing her passion for music and DJing. TshisaLIVE

When we give our lives to Christ after accepting Him as our Lord and Saviour, it’s important to live in step with the Holy Spirit. But who is the Holy Spirit? This episode takes a closer look at the gift we have been given as believers, the person of the Holy Spirit. We delve into the importance of praying to receive and see the manifestation of the Holy Spirit, desiring gifts and fruits given by the Holy Spirit, and how He’s our helper, our Truth among other things.

SA’s effort to grow its place as a hub for business process outsourcing (BPO) for international businesses is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mithum Singh, chief services officer at CCI South Africa.

Topics of discussion include: CCI’s history and business model; evolution of BPO services in SA; growth expectations for the local industry; and technology investment.

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From the 24th to the 27th of July 2025, RX Africa will host 100% Design, Africa’s finest international design fair. Held annually at the Sandton International Convention Centre, the showcase sees a gathering of the cream of the interior and adjacent design industries, bringing together “an array of domains, from furniture and product design to technology and art.”
Wanted was there in 2024, collaborating on a booth with some of our friends in the industry. We spent the weekend meeting and chatting to our readers, crafters, and collaborators. The more formal conversations took the form of a series of recorded interviews with our partners, and over the next few months, as we build up to this year’s fair, we will be sharing those conversations. We spoke to Bielle Bellingham (then Executive Creative Director of Decorex and 100% Design); Greg Gamble and Phillipe Van Der Merwe of Tonic Design; the artist Fhatuwani Mukheli and Zanele Kumalo, Associate Director at Kalashnikov Gallery, whose interview we posted last month. In this episode, we speak with Bellingham.
The writer, design commentator and former editor recently left her post at Decorex and 100% Design, and is now the Brand and Business Director at Chommies, the handcrafted accessories brand for humans and pets. She spoke, among other things, about the transformative nature of design fairs; the convergence of art and design; the cult of design personality and the future of African design.
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Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet member Koena Mashale is joined by youth voices Masego Lestoalo and Aysha Ramatena, to unpack the week’s most pressing South African headlines.

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

Technology driven solutions for water, energy, and food security is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Deerosh Maharaj, executive head for energy, infrastructure and mining at Standard Bank SA’s business and commercial banking unit.

Topics of discussion include: the nexus of water-energy-food (WEF) security; issues affecting all three aspects; and Standard Bank’s client engagement around such issues.

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One company’s effort to change how people in SA move homes and furniture is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Chante Venter, founder and CEO of Wise Move.

Topics of discussion include: Wise Move’s founding and business model; competition; size of the market; training; threat of disintermediation; and future prospects.

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US President Donald Trump publicly announced SA leaders will visit him in Washington DC next week, but President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office says they are awaiting formal confirmation from the White House.

We’ve been seeing a growing trend of “sudden” unusual things happening in society. One of these is quite a number of well known figures turning to Christ, getting baptised and suddenly prioritising their relationships with the Lord. This episode explains why this is the case and what the Word of God says about it. It explains how this is the fulfilment of one of the many promises and occurrences that were said to happen in the Last Days, and how it all fits into God’s purpose in our time

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

The use data and technology to increase return from advertising spend is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Gil Sperling, co-founder and co-CEO of Flow.

Through the discussion, the economist highlights: trends in tech based advertising; evolution of digital marketing techniques; potential of commerce media; and the returns profile.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

EFF leader Julius Malema says his party must put South Africans first when it comes to jobs, regardless of language, connections or background.

This is a TCSA Rewind episode - designed to bring more attention to some of the back catalogue of episodes and provide updates in cases I've covered in the past. This episode was first released in May 2020. Listen through to the end for an update.

On the 16th of December 2006, South Africa lost one of its brightest stars in the performing arts. Taliep Petersen was gunned down in what, at the time, seemed to be a home invasion gone wrong. Soon though, evidence would emerge that this devastating loss had been caused by someone far closer to home.

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Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Stadium Management SA’s Bertie Grobbelaar unpacks how a system glitch oversold thousands of tickets for the sold-out Soweto Derby. He explains how the mess happened, who gets refunds and what went wrong with Open Tickets. SowetanLIVE

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet members Koena Mashale and Nandi Ntini dissect the week’s biggest stories and controversies.

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The improving economic picture for SA households is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Roelof Botha, economic adviser to Optimum Investment Group.

Through the discussion, the economist highlights: Afhri index components and research methodology; key findings from the index results; impact of interest rates on the economy; and growth expectations for the year.

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Robert Marawa takes a trip down memory lane with former PROs of South African football giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, Putco Mafani and Mickey Modisane, as they relive iconic Soweto Derby moments and share behind-the-scenes stories from the golden era of local football. SowetanLIVE

Gauteng MEC of Agriculture Vuyiswa Ramokgopa decries wasteful government processes and aims to fight hunger SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

The evolution of public relations in the technology sector is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Judith Middleton, CEO of Duo Marketing and Communications.

Topics of discussion include: Duo’s business model and history; evolution of public relations in SA; the opportunity for doing international projects out of SA; and evolution of technology in the sector.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

There’ve been voices raised around the failure, twice, of finance minister Enoch Godongwana to pass a 2025 budget through parliament, each time trying in vain to slip in a VAT increase to cover for the ANCs inability to grow the economy. We should not, the argument goes, be flinging mud at an institution so central to our democracy, actually mentioned in the Constitution, whatever the politics may be. That’s just nonsense, veteran financial journalist and former Treasury spokesman Jabulani Sikhakhane tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge. “To whom much power is given, much is expected,” says Sikhakhane. “We criticise the judiciary so why would you not criticise the Reserve Bank or the National Treasury? The judiciary is a creation of the Constitution too. I don’t think they should be protected. To disagree with the Reserve Bank or the Treasury about policy or the decisions they makes very healthy for democracy.”

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Employment equity targets published by employment & labour minister Nomakhosazana Meth in April are facing a legal showdown in court.

In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews labour expert from Baker McKenzie, Johan Botes, on what the changes may mean for business once implemented, key timelines and arguments for and against the changes.

We recently celebrated passover weekend, where christians all over the world commemorated the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and what it means for us as believers. Award-winning gospel artist, Ncebakazi Msomi joins Deeply Rooted in the discussion of what it means to be saved and born again through the work Jesus did on the cross and its relevance in our daily lives. Be blessed and accept Jesus Christ today.

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has urged supporters to remain loyal to the party even when it disappoints them, in the same way Kaizer Chiefs fans stand by their team through defeats.
“Kaizer Chiefs supporters don’t abandon their team when it is beaten,” Mbalula said during a door-to-door campaign in ward 24 at Freedom Park in Soweto before a by-election set for May 14.
“Even if they lost yesterday, the fans still have hope. What I love about Chiefs supporters is their loyalty. They’re resolute. You [ANC supporters] must be the same. We will fix it [ANC].”
Mbalula, known for controversial speeches, told residents the ANC is committed to rebuilding and delivering change where it governs.
“We must work for the people. Where we govern, things must change. It must be visible that the ANC is in charge and we are making progress.”
The campaign comes at a crucial time for the party, which lost its majority in the 2024 general elections after three decades of dominance.
Warning about what he called external threats to its survival, Mbalula rallied supporters to defend the ANC at the polls.
“We must defend this freedom. It’s tough out there, the enemy is after us. If there is no ANC, who will defend us? The enemy wants to destroy the ANC. Let’s show them on May 14 we’re not going anywhere.”
The by-election is one of several tests of the ANC’s grassroots support as it battles to reclaim lost ground in municipalities in Gauteng.

Peach Payments of francophone fintech operator PayDunya is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rahul Jain, co-founder of Peach Payments, and Aziz Yérima, co-founder of PayDunya.

Topics of discussion include: rationale behind the business tie up; Peach’s geographic expansion; PayDunya’s growth in a decade; and opportunities for payments in Africa.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

The business fitness and wellness in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lisa Raleigh and Stafford Masie from the Lisa Raleigh Group (LR Group).

Through the discussion, the team discusses history of the company; make up of the product line; and international ambitions

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In this episode of SL Cabinet, we unpack three big stories: the mysterious deaths of three off-duty SAPS officers, the rescue of 44 trafficked Ethiopians in Sandton, and the controversy around MacG's comments about Minnie Dlamini.

Economist Duma Gqubule joins the chorus to call Enoch Godongwana to VAT home terug. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Finding solutions for daily challenges faced in African communities is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by and Olabisi Emmanuel, founder of SussFlow Reusable and Jean Blaise Seka, from WiseCool.

Through the discussion, the panel outlines the challenges of doing in their various countries; value of business incubation platforms; and growth plans.

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Bringing cold storage services to farmers in West Africa is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Afopezi Moses from AgricFresh. Topics of discussion include: challenge of doing business in Cameroon; value of business incubation platforms; and growth plans.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Thabo Tshabalala.

Former DA leader Tony Leon, in his new book, Being There, says DA Federal Executive chair and former party leader Helen Zille may have many positive qualities but that “I doubt the party brand is enhanced by her continued presence at the top of the organisation”. Peter Bruce asks him in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge whether he still believes that and whether he thinks the DA is right to fight to stay in the Government of National Unity despite being the principle cause of failure of the National Treasury’s two attempts to increase the rate of VAT. How does it fight coming local and national elections as part of a government run by the ANC?

As podcasts explode in popularity and controversy grows, SA still has no laws to hold them accountable. In this candid interview, communications portfolio committee chairperson Khusela Diko warns of a growing crisis in an unregulated space and calls out government for dragging its feet. SowetanLIVE

In 1985, a single night of unprovoked violence in a tiny fishing village on the West Coast would change the town forever. The man with the axe and his killing spree would become the stuff of legend in the town for decades. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet members Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini dissect the week’s biggest stories and controversies.

GNU in Turmoil over VAT reversal, Ukrainian President Zelensky visit to SA, Tembisa Hospital fire and BMA to deport over 1000 people at the Beitbridge border in the Northern Region

Dis-Chem entry and investment in building an insurance unit is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Greg Smith, CEO of Dis-Chem Life.

Topics of discussion include: the rationale for Dis-Chem entry into life insurance; the group’s financial services ambitions; making use of various distribution channels; and the importance of data for an insurer.

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PSG Wealth’s chief investment officer Adriaan Pask unpacks how the US ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs are driving market volatility. He also shares actionable insights on adapting investment strategies to mitigate risk, seize opportunities, and make informed decisions in a turbulent environment.

Octa analyst MJ Givens Kgasi shares insights to help online traders position themselves and adapt their strategies for success in a volatile market.

Pirates, Sundowns, Stellies and Bafana Bafana restore our pride in the midst of a political circus. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Last weekend we celebrated the work of the cross during Passover. This encompasses the suffering, death as well as resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this week’s episode we zoom in on the resurrection element of Jesus’s work of the cross. What it means for us as believers, what it means for the same power that raised Jesus from the death to be residing in us, and how the evidence of scars serves as a testimony of victory over darkness.

Standard Bank’s investment in technology is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Khomotso Molabe, group chief information officer (CIO) for Standard Bank’s retail operations.

Topics of discussion include: the use of technology to improve customer experience; growth of AI; product development cycles; and the place of bank branches.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

The DA and the EFF’s court case to block the 0.5 percentage point VAT hike from kicking in on May 1, now being argued in the Western Cape High Court, is a critical test of how parliament relates to executive decisions.

After I dropped out of varsity, I felt that I was done living someone else’s dreams. My family didn’t want another artist or musician, and had expectations for me to complete school, but music is my calling, and I can’t help it. I followed their advice and went to school, but I soon realised that I was losing myself and only found myself in music. SowetanLIVE

A group of people, mostly ordinary South Africans, but also a few multimillionaires, woke up one morning in October 2023 to discover that an investment fund they'd counted on for an income for up to 22 years was a complete sham. Overnight, their monthly dividends became the spoils of a criminal scheme, and their lives and futures were changed forever. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

In the current US-SA impasse, Public Interest SA Chairman argues that South Africa must stop trying to please everyone SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

The value of practical experience in technology learning is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy.

Topics of discussion include: redAcademy’s business model; value of practical experience versus theory; expectations from employers; and effort to secure employment for learners.

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The most important season on the christian calendar has arrived. Yes, it's passover week! Many of us will be travelling to celebrate the weekend. Some will be attending church locally, either way, christians across the world are always in anticipation of this season. This week's episodes captures the main point of this season, its origins and its relevance in our relationships with God, and in our lives. It zooms in on Jesus being slain in the same way that the Israelites were ordered to slaughter lambs so they are exempted from plagues. We too, are covered in the blood of Jesus, who was slain for us. Thank God for him, who is our passover lamb.

Chaos erupted at Walter Sisulu University in Mthatha on Tuesday when a third-year male student was killed and another wounded when they were shot, allegedly by their residence manager. According to reports, students approached the manager to confront him about their grievances

Government’s push to growth SA’s tech startup ecosystem is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Vusi Skosana, head technology stations and manager of GCIP at TIA, and Mogale Maleka from AB Farms.

Topics of discussion include: government’s roles in growing SA’s tech ecosystem; structure of the GCIP-SA program; AB Farms’s business model; and issues holding back entrepreneurship in SA.

Since 2014, more than 200 businesses have been supported through GCIP-SA. Skosana says these technologies are vital to addressing climate change, creating economic opportunities, and building a sustainable future.

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On 6 December 2016, four members of the Sebati family were gunned down in their home. The only surviving member, 15-year-old Onthatile, spent the next five years seemingly struggling with her grief and drifting further away from her extended family. Then, just after the fifth anniversary of the family massacre, a police officer got a visit which changed everything. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

Gospel sensation Canaan Nyathi sits down with TshisaLIVE to talk about his latest musical production, Celestial Chorus, a powerful showcase that debuted at Carnival City. Described as a game-changer, the event featured a grand 100-piece orchestra, 46 vocalists, and an electrifying fusion of Zimbabwean and South African gospel talent.

Known for his hit songs Baba Ziveze and Umusa Phezu Komusa, the Zimbabwean-born artist is also a key member of the gospel collective Spirit of Praise, performing alongside stars like Dumi Mkokstad and Ayanda Ntanzi. He has also shared the stage with gospel legend Bishop Benjamin Dube.

In this episode, Canaan opens up about the making of Celestial Chorus, his musical beginnings, and addresses recent reports concerning financial disputes with a promoter. TshisaLIVE

“Over 20 years,” writer, investor and campaigner Bill Browder tells Peter Bruce in this Special Edition of Podcasts from the Edge, “Vladimir Putin and his friends have stolen a trillion dollars from Russia.” He has to distract his people or they’d lynch him and It’s why he can’t stop his invasion of Ukraine. Russia today, Browder says, is a much more totalitarian state than apartheid South Africa ever was. In this wide ranging discussion the author of Red Notice and, more recently, Freezing Order, reveals his favourite country in the world is South Africa. He has a home in Cape Town but dare not visit for fear that Putin would ask the South Africans to arrest him and hand him over. And he worries that they would.

TymeBank Chief Commercial Officer Cheslyn Jacobs has criticised South African lenders for their continued reliance on banking fees, arguing that the model is unsustainable in the long term.

Speaking with Business Day acting editor Tiisetso Motsoeneng, Jacobs positioned the app-only, Patrice Motsepe-backed bank as a challenger to the status quo.

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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline recruitment and human resourcing is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sai Govender, founder and CEO of Blue Pearl, with Nicole Adriaans, business executive for data and analytics at iOCO.

Topics of discussion include: BlueApp’s model; development of AI in human resources; rationale for use IBM’s AI models; and outlook for the sector.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised Johannesburg’s visible policing, saying the city was crime-free during a recent late night walkabout.

Business for South Africa chairman Martin Kingston tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that business would prefer the current Government of National Unity to stick together despite the current crisis over the DA’s decision not to support the budget. Business is deeply involved in Operation Vulindlela, the reform process inside the Presidency but, says Kingston, they’re not going to interfere in the politics.

"It’s much better in our view to stay the course,” he says. "We are deeply concerned that ... there is going to be either a minority government or a change in the composition of the GNU that undermines certainty and predictability, that undermines confidence, and confidence levels are now very thin, or where we can’t see the reforms that are taking place then of course we’re allow to express our opinion. What we’re not going to do is apply pressure, as has been suggested, to any of the parties. That would be wholly inapprpropriate. We work with the government of the day.”.

"What the investor community require is the certainty that key policies are going to be the subject of appropriate structural reform and that where decisions are taken they are subsequently implemented."

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the public fallout between EFF leader Julius Malema and his former deputy Floyd Shivambu is fiction — believing the two are secretly pulling the strings on Jacob Zuma.

At the time of this recording there’s a lot of turmoil happening in our country, and in many of our personal lives. It’s so easy to place our focus on what’s happening around us, because the weight of it is so heavy. The bible encourages us to always keep our eyes focused on God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. On who God is, what He can do and what His Word says. Not only because of that but because He gives us solutions and greater perspective through his word

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a recall of certain Mercedes-Benz GLE (167) models citing safety concerns linked to a high-voltage starter generator fault.

Discovery’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Ron Whelan, CEO of Discovery Health.

Topics of discussion include: Discovery’s implementation of AI in healthcare; ways in which data can be used to shift behaviour; strategy; and parallels with mapping systems.

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the defiant DA’s fate in the government of national unity (GNU) will be determined by the end of Monday.

In this episode of the Wanted Podcast, we begin with Kumalo, a seasoned journalist, editor, cultural curator, commentator, and tastemaker. She speaks, amongst other things, about the transformative nature of design fairs; the convergence of art and design; the cult of design personality and the future of African design.

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EFF leader Julius Malema has doubled down on his party’s radical stance on land reform, vowing an EFF in government would expropriate farms without compensation and hand them over to farm workers.

Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet members Koena Mashale and Nandi Ntini dissect the week’s biggest stories and controversies.

Dealing with a large number of investment products and options in financial market is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Daniel dos Passos, senior portfolio manager at FNB ETFs.
Topics of discussion include the paradox of choice in investments; active versus passive investment; impact on retail versus professional investors; FNB’s use of passive products; the state of the market, and an outlook for the sector.
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Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

Unlocking Growth, Opportunity, and Market Access to Uncharted Growth. In this episode of the BEE Efficient podcast Nastassja Pollard shares valuable insights for the benefits of compliance and using it as a gateway to success

Standard Bank chief economist and head of research, Goolam Ballim, discusses how the ANC and DA both stand to lose if the Government of National Unity collapses. He highlights how their differing budget approaches reveal deep divisions.

Ballim speaks with Business Day acting editor, Tiisetso Motsoeneng

In this episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele celebrate the milestone of reaching 60 episodes. Mpanza and Mphahlele go down memory lane by recalling some of the best shows they had with the likes of Japie and Eddie Motale, Dan Malesela, Jerry Sikhosana, Surprise Moriri, Joseph Makhanya, Mpho Makola and many others.

Justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has stepped in after the state’s failure to build a strong case led to the acquittal of Nigerian televangelist Pastor Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused. The outcome has ignited public outrage, raising concerns about the prosecution’s handling of the case.

ActionSA will reconsider its decision to enter into the government of national unity (GNU) should the DA leave government, the party said while warning the ANC there will be consequences if it reneges on its agreement to reverse the VAT increase. ActionSA’s parliamentary leaders held a media briefing on Thursday after the National Assembly sitting on Wednesday which saw the budget passed with the help of the Herman Mashaba-led party.

Rams takes us on a journey to view into the things that move famous broadcaster Thabo Mokwele. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

The Sundowns fan who saved the life of an Esperance Sportive de Tunis supporter at Loftus Versfeld Stadium says he acted instinctively as he couldn’t stand the thought of watching a man die. SowetanLIVE

On a street in Springs, Gauteng, a barbershop sat among many other businesses. Besides being boldly painted there was little that set the property apart from all the others on the street. In 2017, a missing child and a police raid revealed that the bright signage masked a dark truth. The barbershop was far more than an innocuous small business. It was a shop of horrors. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

The growth of alternative lending for SA’s small to medium enterprises (SMEs) is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Altesh Baijoo, MD of Flow48 SA.

Topics of discussion include: Flow48’s business model; recent fund raising activities; funds committed to SA; trends in funding SA’s SME’s; and developments in alternative lending.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has drawn a line in the sand, telling the ANC caucus the DA had defined itself outside of the government of national unity (GNU).

South Africa’s steel industry is in the crosshairs once again, and once again for all the wrong reasons. Itac, the department of trade, industry and competition’s trade regulator, has been instructed by minister Parks Tau to conduct arguably the widest tariff review in its history, of imported steel. This as Arcelor Mittal SA (AMSA), the country’s only integrated steelmaker, is being rescued by the State. The review threatens widespread price increases on imports — everything steel-related is included — from iron ore to wheelbarrows. The problem, as trade expert Donald MacKay tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge, is that while literally hundreds of imported products will be reviewed, Itac normally takes 27 months to complete just one review. Parks Tau wants the review done by July!

“The unintended consequences can be existential to some companies,” says MacKay, “You can’t do all of this and expect some companies to not fail. So maybe its not Mittal but there’s no way everyone comes through this… I think this review is too big. It should have been broken up.”

We’ve all had our fair share of falling in our journeys with God. Whether that looks like straying away and being distant from God, or messing up in some way which then causes a drift between us and our Heavenly Father. This week’s episode delves into God’s perspective when we fall, what leads us to fall, and ultimately how to rise up again after a moment or season of falling.

The relevance of professional learning programs in IT is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Cisco’s team: Dave Mallory, senior director for learning certifications, and Ryan Rose, director of product and development.

Through the session, the team explains the utility of professional learning programs in IT; the place of AI in continuous learning; strategy to keep Cisco certification relevant; and career development in tech.

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The ANC has vowed to stand firm against international pressure, including threats from US President Donald Trump and lobbying efforts by Afrikaner organisations, over its land reform policies and South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

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The DA has condemned the Constitutional Court's decision to dismiss AfriForum’s bid to have the apartheid-era song Kill the Boer declared hate speech, warning the ruling risks deepening societal divisions.

The growing importance of Black Friday to SA’s retail sector is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rory Bosman, chief sales and marketing officer at Ecentric.

Through the session, Bosman shares the findings of a recent Black Friday study; retail trends according to payments data; online versus online shopping trends; strategies that companies can use to grow sales; and an outlook for the sector.

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Adriaan Pask, PSG Wealth’s chief investment officer, explains how aligning a deep understanding of your investments with clear goals, a well-defined strategy, and discipline creates a strong foundation for making informed, risk-aware decisions, ultimately helping you avoid missteps in response to market fluctuations.

Former SAA board member Yakhe Kwinana says she thought she was being kidnapped when armed police stormed her home wearing balaclavas during her arrest.

Adapt IT's push to growth its place in the hospitality software market, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Reginald Sibeko, MD of Micros SA, a unit of Adapt IT.

Topics of discussion include: Omegro’s acquisition of Spa Guru; the rationale for the transaction; Adapt IT current strategy around hospitality; the inner workings of various software commercial models; and opportunities for further growth.

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In 2023, reality TV star and DJ Innocent 'Inno' Matijane embarked on a journey of transitioning to become a woman. Now, in 2025, Inno has returned to using he/him pronouns. In this candid conversation with TshisaLIVE, he opens up about his personal journey and what lies ahead, including his return to Moja Love’s The Way Ngingakhona. TshisaLIVE

When a young mother is taken by violent hijackers her family desperately search for answers. Two weeks after she vanished without a trace, the news they did not want to hear arrives and with it, a truth they cannot fathom.
This episode was first published in the Patreon Exclusive feed in Jan 2023. It has been updated with additional information.
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On Friday, Africa witnessed history as Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah became Namibia’s first female president. She is also the first woman to lead a country in the Southern African Development Community (SADC).At her inauguration, the 72-year-old said she was elected based on merit, not gender.

Key state witness in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial, Lourentia Lombaard, told the court on Monday she had been beaten by people working with police to give information on the child's whereabouts.

A lot of us have experienced seasons of feeling unworthy due to low esteem, which leads to issues like imposter syndrome, and it weighs on various areas of our lives.

This week’s episode focuses on how to overcome the impact of long-standing low esteem issues, through the lens of God’s word. We discuss how intentional God was about our lives and how he crafted us, and how that shines through to different spheres of our lives

Health minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi isn’t mincing words. Speaking on World TB Day, he warned: “If you don’t want to have TB, just stop breathing. As long as you breathe you will definitely get it — that’s how big this problem is.”

National transaction data, showing a dip in economic activity, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Elize Kruger, an independent economist.

Through the discussion, Kruger shares: BankservAfrica’s recent transaction reports; a view of the recently tabled national budget for 2025; and buying and spending patterns in the country.

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In 2004 in Inanda, KZN, a man lost his life, and two others were injured in an armed robbery of a vehicle. When an arrest was made the next morning, the victims likely heaved a sigh of relief, but for the arrestee, 16 years of horror lay ahead. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)
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Sweet Guluva, whose real name is Akhonamathemba Mbele, was crowned the winner of Big Brother Mzansi Season 5 Umlilo on Sunday night. The 23-year-old student, model, artist, football player, and barber from Cape Town walked away with the grand prize of R2 million. His victory made waves online, with fans and even celebrities rallying behind him throughout the competition.
TimesLIVE attended the watch party in Sandton, where former housemates Ash-ley Ogle and Muzi The Mbuzi shared their experiences. TshisaLIVE

Protesting in South Africa comes at a price, sometimes a deadly one. From Sharpeville to today’s crackdowns, the state’s response to dissent has often been force, not dialogue. As the country marks Human Rights Day, the question remains: Why does standing up for basic rights still come with heavy consequences?

In this episode of the Sunday Times Politics Weekly, we unpack with experts issues behind police brutality and state repression. Their insights paint a troubling picture of a system where law enforcement is often used to silence dissent rather than protect citizens.

In this episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele are joined by Lebohang ‘Cheeseboy’ Mokoena and Oupa ‘Ace’ Manyisa. Mokoena and Manyisa, who both played for Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, goes down memory lane as they reflected on their respective careers.

The trial of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla on public violence-related charges is set to begin in November. Zuma-Sambudla appeared before the Durban high court on Thursday ahead of a pretrial conference.

We are pleased to share that Business Day Wanted, your favourite luxury lifestyle magazine, has a new editor. As of the current March issue, Aspasia Karras has jumped into the hotseat, with previous editor and host of this podcast, Siphiwe Mpye, starting a new role as the Strategic Revenue and Growth Manager. In this interview, recorded recently on Business Day Television, Aspasia talks about her new role, the evolution of Wanted and the meaning of magazines in a digital first world. Remember to log on daily onto www.wantedonline.co.za and follow us on the socials @wantedonline. This podcast is available on Iono, Spotify and Apple Podcast

EMPD officers block the streets to demand their cake with lots of cooldrink on top. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

If you follow the podcast on social media, you’ll have seen me talking about True Crime South Africa taking part in an international event to raise awareness for charities all over the world. From the 15th of March until 21st of March podcasters all over the world are dedicated one episode in their feed to the Podcasthon. We got to select a charity we wanted to highlight, and I picked Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust because sexual violence is a topic that is terrifyingly prevalent in so many of the cases I discuss on this podcast and we desperately need to be having more conversations about this topic. I first aired the interview you’ll hear today on the podcast in 2022. And it was such a valuable conversation about so many important topics including consent within relationships and other rarely discussed issues.

The interviewee in the podcast is Ronel Koekemoer. She is an incredible human I’ve had the privilege of meeting through my work over the last six years. At the time of this interview, she worked for Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust. She has since left, but she is still hugely supportive of the organisation and Ronel is still working in the gender-based violence activism space, furthering her education in the field and working on incredible projects.

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The growth of FNB’s digital financial planning tools, over a decade, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jolandé Duvenage, FNB’s chief imagineer for nav».

Topics of discussion including: growth of the platform; customers trends and usage; rationale for services offered; and the role of technology in democratising financial advice.

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South African Football Players Union (Safpu) officials Benson Mhlongo and Nhlanhla Shabalala have intensified calls for sports tax and compulsory life insurance for footballers.

For many years, footballers or sports stars in general have faced serious financial problems when they retire and Safpu are arguing that government must not tax athletes differently.

In this episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele are joined by former Bafana Bafana, Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United defender Japie Motale.

In this episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza, regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele are joined by Banyana Banyana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Kholosa Biyana who believes that South Africa will beat Nigeria and qualify for the Olympics.

In this of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Sizwe Mabena are joined by former FIFA referee Victor Hlungwani to talk about the state of refereeing in the PSL and a variety of football issues in South Africa.

In this episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza, regular guests Sizwe ‘Click Click Bang’ Mabena and Mahlatse Mphahlele are joined by former Bafana, Jomo Cosmos, SuperSport United and Chiefs defender Morgan Gould who talks about a variety of issues including the current state of struggling Chiefs.

In the 19th episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza, regular guests Sizwe Mabena and Mahlatse Mphahlele are joined by former South African, Sekhukhune United coach Thabo Senong to reflect on the season.

In the 16th episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza, regular guests Sizwe ‘Click Click Bang’ Mabena and Mahlatse Mphahlele are joined by Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana legend Fani ‘Didiza’ Madida about the state of Amakhosi.

In the 27th episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guests Sizwe Mabena and Mahlatse Mphahlele are joined by former Kaizer Chiefs captain Willard Katsande.

In a world where everyone and everything is weighed, it’s a normal part of life to pose the question, “where does my value lie?”. A lot of factors may attempt to define who we are. Our background, our achievements, our choices, thus placing labels of value on us. But through the lens of God’s Word, our value lies not in what we have, where we come from, and what we’ve done or not done. It lies in who we are in Christ. The Work of the cross gave us a new identity, therefore our value is intact no matter the circumstances we find ourselves in, in life. This week’s episode aims to encourage us to stand on God’s definition of us and our value, so as to equip us in time of doubt and discouragement.

Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane is hoping President Cyril Ramaphosa will later this year visit the US to mend trade ties between the two countries.

The growth of Discovery Bank over six years is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery Bank.

Through the discussion, Kallner highlights: the bank’s financial performance; road to profitability; technology investment; use of artificial intelligence; benefits of the Discovery ecosystem; and strategy for growth.

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Former accused-turned state witness Lourentia Lombaard says Joshlin Smith's mother Racquel “Kelly” Smith confessed to her that the person who took the girl wanted her “eyes and skin”. Lombaard was testifying in the Western Cape High Court sitting in Saldanha Bay on Monday.

When Lynette Volschenk failed to arrive for work, her colleagues were immediately concerned and went to her home. The young man they found in her apartment claimed he'd been hired by Lynette to clean and paint, but within 30 minutes, he was in handcuffs and a very different and terrifying story came to light. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana didn’t take kindly to being called “rogue” in parliament after defending his decision to increase VAT. He clashed with DA MP Mark John Burke over accusations that he ignored the Treasury’s advice on the controversial tax hike.

Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet members Koena Mashale and Nandi Ntini dissect the week’s biggest stories and controversies.

Artificial intelligence use cases in Africa, through an investment banking lens, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Arun Varughese, head of telecommunications, media and technology at RMB.

Through the discussion, Varughese highlights: ways in which AI is being used in Africa; how and where African countries should be investing to make the most of the digital economy; and contribution of Africa to the development of AI models.

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EFF MPs have criticised social development deputy minister Ganief Hendricks for allegedly using artificial intelligence to answer parliamentary questions.

Rams Mabote gives you a layman’s appreciation of the Budget speech by minister Enoch Godongwana SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

The use of artificial intelligence in theatre production is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Louise Coetzer, founder and artistic director at Darkroom Contemporary.

Topics of discussion include: how AI is being used by creatives; threat of AI to the sector; business of theatre; and use of social media for promotion.

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The high court sitting in Saldanha Bay on Tuesday heard contradictory claims of Racquel “Kelly” Smith’s parenting and state of mind after the disappearance of her daughter Joshlin Smith in February 2024.

Two witness testified on Tuesday: Kelly Ziggers, whose mother had employed Smith as a domestic worker and social worker Siliziwe Mbambo.

At 06:45 on Tuesday, Ekurhuleni Emergency Services received a report of a severe bus crash on the R21 heading OR Tambo International Airport.
At least 12 people have died after the bus overturned at the R21/R24 split, causing major traffic delays and lane closures.

Have you ever been in a season of feeling far from your Heavenly Father? Life circumstances or any other factors have the ability to attempt to push us away from our relationships with God. Many people have consciously or unconsciously fallen into this trap.

This week’s episode focuses on how to stand firm in your faith and relationship with God despite the season you’re in. I’m joined by Yolanda Dilata and she shares some tools she has found valuable in her walk with Christ, that have assisted in standing firm and be immovable and close to God in all seasons.

South Africans will soon learn how their finances will be affected as the government scrambles to address the budget crisis.
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana is set to deliver the national budget speech on Wednesday after the budget was sent back to the drawing board last month when parties in the government of national unity (GNU) rejected a proposed VAT increase.

The growth of SA as a market for Apple products is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Linda van der Nest, chief commercial officer at iStore, one of SA’s top Apple retailers.

Topics of discussion include: iStore’s business model; growth in local Apple use; pricing trends for Apple’s iPhone in SA; localising the Apple offering; and strategy.

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In the latest episode of The Indigenous Corner with Gogo Zipho, we uncover the harsh truth behind land dispossession masked as development in South Africa.

Hosted by Zipho Dolamo, this episode shines a light on the ongoing struggles in Ntabankulu, Eastern Cape, where local communities are fighting to safeguard their ancestral land from illegal mining operations.

Gogo Zipho is joined by Dr. Ntsizakalo Ngalo, a passionate community activist leading the charge against land grabs and championing justice for indigenous people.

The Sunday Times’ Lizeka Tandwa spoke to Gauteng PTT coordinator Hope Papo about how they intend to turn around the party’s fortunes.

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet members Koena Mashale and Nandi Ntini dissect the week’s biggest stories and controversies.

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet members Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini dissect the week’s biggest stories and controversies.

Valentine's Day is often synonymous with women, gifting, and flowers, but what about the men in our lives? As self-care becomes a priority for everyone, men are embracing wellness, skincare, and grooming like never before. In this episode, we chat with Jillian Nyakane, founder of JILLIE’S NATURAL, a Johannesburg-based wellness brand revolutionizing men's grooming.

Webull has set its sights on signing up a million SA clients within the next three years, putting China’s retail share trading platform on a collision course with Purple Group’s EasyEquities.

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, Business Day acting editor Tiisetso Motsoeneng is joined by Ricardo da Silva, CEO of Webull South Africa to unpack the platforms setting up shop in South Africa.

Pressure to be the best and secure top honours in school sport has led to poaching.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, he chats to Hannes Nienaber, who is responsible for written content at SuperSport Schools.

Under discussion is the latest incident at top public schools in the Eastern Cape that have cut sporting and cultural ties with prestigious Makhanda private school Kingswood College because of what one school termed its aggressive poaching of their most talented pupils.

“You have a right to go to the school that you want to go to, so if the parent wants to move his child to another school, he’s allowed to,” Nienaber said.

“What I do believe is that there should be a system between headmasters that if we take this child from you, that you have invested money into, that we pay the previous school a development fee for having brought the child to the level we brought him to.” The Herald

South African-born opera singer Thando Mjandana, now based in the US and internationally acclaimed for his remarkable talent, shares exclusive insights into his illustrious opera career with TshisaLIVE. TshisaLIVE

Duduzile Zuma causes a stir as goes wild on X and then refuses to apologise to Floyd Shivambu. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Debating the recent state of the nation address, the MK party (MKP), UDM, and Rise Mzansi said President Cyril Ramaphosa must look elsewhere, other than the US, to do business.

The push to increases the number of investment vehicles domiciled in Africa is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dorothy Nyambi, president and CEO of Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA).

Topics of discussion include: factors pushing Africa out of consideration for investment vehicles; challenges faced in funding small businesses in the region; efforts to change the status quo; and an outlook for the sector.

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Industrial strategy consultant Jake Morris enters the hot topic of industrial policy and tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that localisation has its place in industrial growth strategies and shouldn’t be automatically written off as many of its critics do. But they are only a part of many bigger and older success stories. “We have no choice but to follow a manufacturing-led growth path and yet our manufacturing is in decline, not just in terms of output but more worryingly in terms of investment and especially in terms of investment in new as opposed to replacement capacity. We have to follow this path and we’re currently going the other way.”

In the 52nd episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele are joined by former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Dan Semake. Mpanza facilitates a discussion where journalist Mphahlele and Semake previews the hugely anticipated Betway Premiership clash between Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at Loftus on Saturday.

The search and rescue operation to assist illegal miners believed to be trapped underground at the abandoned Rand Lease mine in Roodepoort has been temporarily halted due to safety concerns. Johannesburg emergency management services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi elaborated on the conditions faced by rescuers and the time frame of the operation.

Lesaka Technologies’ financial performance is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lincoln Mali, CEO of Lesaka.

Topics of discussion include: company’s latest earnings report; growth strategy for its two businesses: consumer and merchant; integrating various businesses post acquisition; and plans to grow the consumer operation.

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In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Ntebaleng Sekabate and Charles de Wet, Executives in ENS's tax practice, to unpack themes and trends to expect ahead of the Budget speech on February 19.

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, who recently left the EFF, says President Cyril Ramaphosa is no puppet of white supremacy. Ndlozi spoke to SABC News for the first time since remaining silent after being banned from attending the EFF’s crucial conference in December.

Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet members Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini dissect the week’s biggest stories and controversies.

While not letting President Cyril Ramaphosa off the hook for failings in the provision of service delivery at home, there have been moments where he defiantly stood firm on the global stage in high-stakes situations, representing South Africa and the African continent with a mature approach.

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

The rise of autonomous, tech-driven mining is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sabine Dall’Omo, CEO of Siemens Sub-Saharan Africa.

Topics of discussion include: reflections of 2025’s Mining Indaba; expected technology mining trends; Siemens interest in mining; evolution of SA’s mining sector; and automation.

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South Africa "will not be bullied," President Cyril Ramaphosa said, referencing global political shifts and tensions during his State of the Nation address on Thursday.

The EP rugby team have been hard at work on the training field and will have a camp this weekend in preparation for their opening game.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, he chats to new EP Elephants rugby coach Allister Coetzee who says he is happy with how his team’s preparations are going ahead of the new season and that there is a good vibe in the side for of their opening SA Cup match against the Falcons in Kempton Park on March 8. The Herald

In an open letter Rams advises Jacob Zuma to rest for his court losses. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Cisco’s strategy of push growth through its partner network is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jose van Djik, vice president for partner and routes to market for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)

Topics of discussion include: Cisco’s partner network strategy; size and scope of the network; strategy in Africa, Middle East and Europe; training programmes; trends in the sector; and

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Celebrated Egyptian-American comedian and satirist Bassem Youssef is set to make his South African debut with The Middle Beast Tour in February 2025. He sat down with TshisaPod to give an insight of his jokes that earned him worldwide recognition as “The Egyptian Jon Stewart. TshisaLIVE

In the space of a week DA leader John Steenhuisen has moved from threatening legal action against the Expropriation Act signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa to defending the Act following US President Donald Trump’s astonishing attack on the country. Can Steenhuisen survive his flip-flop? Can the GNU survive the obvious neglect of the DA’s interests and red lines. Former DA leader tell Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that something will have to give. "I think there only so much one way traffic that any self-respecting party or organisation can endure,” he says, "and unless there’s fundamental reset of the relationship and the bona fide concerns of the DA and their constituency are taken into account I don’t think that this GNU can survive in the medium term unless there are different terms of trade within it.”

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has called for an investigation into lobby group AfriForum for “pursuing treason” after it said it would approach the US to target South African politicians on the land issue.

SundayTimes business reporter Khulekani Magubane speaks to Deputy Director General for Export Promotion and Outward Investment, Lerato Mataboge at Dept. of Trade and Industry on energy security in Africa.

Business Times reporter Dineo Faku speaks to new Harmony Gold CEO, Beyers Nel at the at the 2025 Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.

Big Brother Mzansi: Umlilo host Smash Afrika is no stranger to the limelight.

Smash Afrika, real name Afrika Mdutyulwa, had an interview with TshisaPod where he spoke about his career, fatherhood and his journey in the entertainment industry where he has been dominating radio and TV for many years. TshisaLIVE

When Jaco Engelbrecht was found dead at his home, his wife was the first and only suspect. The trial, though, would not play out like any ordinary murder trial and the verdict and sentence would leave South Africa grappling with the definition of justice and to whom it should apply (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

EFF leader Julius Malema has voiced his frustration at Rwandan President Paul Kagame’s response to President Cyril Ramaphosa, saying: “He can’t address us like that."

EFF leader Julius Malema says the party is on the verge of entering the government of national unity should the ANC boot out the DA.

The value of social enterprise in Africa economy is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dadisai Taderera, co-director of Ashoka Southern Africa.

Topics of discussion include: Ashoka’s operating model; the value of social enterprise in the modern economy; realities of finding and building solutions to big social issues; and how to effectively support entrepreneurs in the space.

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Mineral and petroleum resources minister Gwede Mantashe has scoffed at US President Donald Trump's threat that the world’s largest economy will withdraw aid to the South African economy, saying South Africa could leverage its minerals in kind.

Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet members Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini dissect the week’s biggest stories and controversies.

The economic health of SA households is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Roelof Botha, economic adviser to Optimum Investment Group.

Topics of discussion include: Afhri index components and research methodology; key findings from the index results; impact of interest rates on the economy; and growth expectations for the year.

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The ANC argued for free alcohol at the state of the nation address (Sona) as the majority of MPs raised concerns about how comfortable the City Hall would be for them as the venue for the event. The National Assembly was meeting ahead of the Sona, which will be delivered by the president next week.

Fasten your seat belt. Bassem Youssef is in South Africa to drop a few bombs about the Middle East. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has been released with a warning. The daughter of former president Jacob Zuma appeared before the Durban magistrate's court on Thursday where she faces charges relating to the July 2021 unrest. Zuma-Sambudla said the charges against her were malicious and politically motivated, aimed at settling the current regime's political scores with her father.

PSG Wealth’s chief investment officer Adriaan Pask shares an outlook for global markets in 2025, offering strategic insights on navigating uncertainties and positioning your investments for growth and stability in the year ahead.

Naked Insurance’s growth strategy and technology investment in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Alex Thomson, co-founder at Naked Insurance.

Topics of discussion include: Naked’s business model; differentiation in the market; plans for the company’s recently raised funds; evolution of AI; and geographic strategy.

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The conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo which claimed the lives of SA soldiers is likely to escalate.

That’s political analyst Ntsikelelo Breakfast speaking in the wake of the death of 13 soldiers killed in fighting with M23 rebels in the DRC.

The SA troops are in Congo as part of UN and Southern African missions.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we unpack the devastating conflict with Breakfast. The Herald

It’s late January 2025, and we hope you have entered gently into the new year. For our first podcast of the year, we bring you Wanted Beauty, with our Beauty editor Noks Thusi and Mathahle Stofile, our beauty contributor. This episode was recorded in early December 2024, as we officially entered summer and brings you all the seasonal product recommendations and ingenuous hacks you need for the best summer skin. As always, the chat is as entertaining as it is informative, enjoy.
Please look out for our first print issue next Friday, February 7, all about renewal, rebirth and all things new. With this issue we present a refreshed Wanted, with some editorial and design tweaks to go with the sense of newness. We trust you will enjoy.
Remember to log onto wantedonline.co.za daily and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X @wantedonlinesa. This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple and Iono.

In the 51st episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele previews the hugely anticipated Soweto derby with Lucky Lekgwathi and Katlego Mphela.
Mpanza and Mphahlele are joined by former Pirates captain and defender Lekgwathi and Chiefs striker Mphela who said are expecting a competitive encounter likely to be dominated by young players.

Believe it or not, veteran political editor and Business Day Editor-at-Large Natasha Marrian tells Peter Bruce in tis edition of Podcasts from the Edge, President Cyril Ramaphosa is enjoying an all-too-rare personal and political purple patch right now and has found his happy place. Pushing through first the Bela Bill and now the new Expropriation Bill has done wonders for his position inside the ANC. Critics and doomsayers notwithstanding, the fact is that Ramaphosa has largely silenced his critics in the SACP and he has been able to brush aside deputy president Paul Mashatile’s people in Gauteng and opponents in the ANC’s KwaZulu structures. Sure, he is going to have to manage the DA in the GNU coalition but that’s more than doable.

DA leader John Steenhuisen has criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa for not consulting the government of national unity (GNU) partners before signing the Expropriation Bill. Steenhuisen said despite the challenges in the GNU, the DA was is not exiting. The DA leadership was briefing the media on Tuesday after its first federal council meeting of 2025

The reality of exporting SA goods to international markets is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Luthando Vuba, executive head for international trade at Standard Bank, and Lesego Holzapfel, founder of Moedi Wines.

Through the discussion, the team outlines the Moedi’s business model; Standard Bank’s role in helping an export business; finding the right advisors for a small business; and plans to grow SA’s export market.

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Traditional healer Makhotso Mofokeng, known as Gogo Maweni, has been granted bail of R5,000 by the Protea magistrate's court. She is charged with assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, for an incident in 2019. The bail was granted despite the court being told she withheld critical information relating to her previous convictions in her first appearance, which include fraud. In her affidavit Mofokeng says the complainant is known to her.

True Crime South Africa Specials focus in on one specific true crime topic taking listeners on a deep dive. This special focuses on Human Trafficking (Part 3/3) - What is it? Who and where are the victims? Who are the perpetrators?
Listen to the first two parts of the series:
Special: Human Trafficking Part 1 https://iono.fm/e/1444050
Special: Human Trafficking Part 2 https://iono.fm/e/1447458
Other related episodes: Financial Crimes in South Africa https://iono.fm/e/1372890
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https://www.stronger2gether.org/za/
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Braintree plan to keep growing its Microsoft focused business in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Heath Huxtable, MD of Braintree.

Through the discussion, Huxtable walks through Braintree's journey; the business model; decision to only service Microsoft; growth; plans for extending growth; talent management; and digital transformation.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Editor is Demi Buzo.

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape are finally starting to prove why they are the Betway SA20 defending champions after a dismal start to the championship this season.

The home side whipped the Pretoria Capitals by 52 runs in their clash at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Wednesday night, making it three back-to-back victories after three opening defeats — their three worst defeats in the tournament’s short history.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Sunrisers coach Adrian Birrell as the team prepare for their match against the Joburg Super Kings at St George’s Park on Friday. The Herald

Reality TV presenter, podcaster and businessman Themba “Skeem GP” Lukhele has set his sights on politics.

Lukhele also talks to TshisaLIVE about his life and the work he is doing with prisoners and ex-prisoners. TshisaLIVE

The world will never be the same again as Trump introduces new ways of killing the enemy. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Ericsson’s strategy to ahead and relevant in Africa’s telecoms sector is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Todd Ashton, vice president and head of South and East Africa at Ericsson.

Through the discussion, topics of discussion include: Ericsson’s presence in Africa; trends driving the sector; Ericsson’s push towards greater software platforms; and development in different markets.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

The EFF laid a corruption charge against public works minister Dean Macpherson at the Pretoria Central police station on Wednesday. According to the EFF, the minister allegedly interfered in the tender affairs of the Independent Development Trust (IDT). The IDT is mandated to support all spheres of government with social infrastructure management and programme implementation.Speaking outside the police station, EFF secretary-general Marshall Dlamini said the party has enough “evidence to prove the minister was involved in tender interference at the IDT”.

Jamie Holley, CEO of Traxion, Africa’s largest private rail and rail services company, tell Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that the company is dead keen to participate in the long-promised concessioning of rail routes owned by Transnet to the private sector and now that Transport Minister has released an almost complete Network Statement the final preparations for the award of concessions are in place. But there’s a problem. Transnet's track and systems are old and broken, in “a critical state of disrepair” according to the statement. And Transnet, which moved 226m tonnes of bulk and freight in 2017/18 managed only 152m tonnes in 2023/24. So while train operators are lining up to run on the Transnet corridors, the track and the systems on them need eye-watering investment. If the government get the money flowing it could make a huge difference to our fortunes and Holley believes it will. And it wasn’t the truck that forced rail off the rails he reminds Bruce, “it was just maintenance"

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Controversial blogger Musa Khawula will remain in custody after his appearance in the Randburg magistrate's court on Tuesday. He faces charges of crimen injuria and contempt of court. According to the NPA, Khawula has two pending matters.

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the ANC's plan to reconfigure its provincial executive committees (PECs) in Gauteng and KZN will not affect government work. This means that Panyaza Lesufi will remain as Gauteng premier of the province while S'boniso Duma is likely to continue as Economic Development MEC in KwaZulu-Natal. During a media briefing on Monday, Mbalula said the national officials must put forward the proposal for reconfiguring the two provinces within a week.

A manhunt has been launched for the alleged illegal mining kingpin who surfaced from shaft 11 in Stilfontein last week. By Thursday, 78 bodies had been retrieved and 246 illegal miners were rescued. However, the true extent of the tragedy continues to unfold. According to police statement, police officials aided the kingpin to escape from custody after surfacing from shaft 11 last week. The kingpin, known as Tiger, was never booked into any police station where some illegal miners are being kept. He was also never admitted to a local hospital for medical care.

The place of corporate SA in helping to treat blood cancers is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Palesa Mokomele, head of community engagement and communications at DKMS Africa.

Topics of discussion include: Mokomele outlines the history of DKMS; the fight against blood cancer; the place of corporates in helping to treat rare diseases; trends in CSI spending; and progress made in SA.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Day five of the Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing the sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge continued on Friday. The judge's secretary, Andiswa Mengo, continued her testimony, saying the judge allegedly sent her a video of his private parts, calling it a python. If Judge Mbenenge is found guilty, he could be impeached from his position as Judge President.

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

TimesLIVE provides an update on the rescue operation of illegal miners at the Stilfontein mine in the North West.
We hear the gruelling conditions faced by rescue personnel involved in the operations which started on Monday. Members of the South African Police Service also provide an update on the the arrest of alleged ringleaders and the continuation of Operation Vala Umgodi.

Audio gathered by TimesLIVE senior reporter Isaac Mahlangu.

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Life Healthcare R14bn sale of Life Molecular Imaging is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Peter Wharton-Hood, CEO of Life Healthcare Group.

Topics of discussion include: Peter Wharton-Hood outlines the rationale for the transaction; relationship with Lantheus; capital allocation; and investment in technology.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production

The Eastern Cape achieved a record 84.89% matric pass rate in 2024 and among those who contributed to this increase are two Nelson Mandela Bay pupils who were also the top achievers in the province.

Diya Gajjar and Chris Joubert, both from Pearson High School in Gqeberha, finished first and second in the province, respectively.

Pearson was also among the eight schools in the Bay to achieve a 100% pass rate for the class of 2024.

In Behind the Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Diya and Chris who both highlight the role support systems — at home and at school — played in their remarkable achievements, some of the challenges they faced in the exams and their plans for this year.

We also speak to principal Haldane Pienaar who lauded Diya and Chris for achieving what was a “first in our history” and thanked school staff and parents for their support. The Herald

Two suspects accused of the murders of Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane have been denied bail for the second time the Durban magistrate's court on Wednesday. The applicants again applied for bail on the basis of “new facts”. However, looking at the evidence in totality, magistrate Vincent Hlatshwayo, found there were no new facts in the case.

Rise Mzansi leader and SCOPA chairperson in parliament, Songezo Zibi tells Peter Bruce in this first edition of the Podcasts from the Edge of 2025 that with the turn of Donald Trump to the White House and the removal of constraints from social media platforms like X (Twitter) and, now Facebook, he fears for where South Africans might go to look for the truth. Right now, he says, the truth can be whatever you’re able to make other people believe. A young democracy like South Africa, he warns, is vulnerable. "We need to make the truth more interesting,” he says. “We need to get the truth into the ring. What does bloodlust on behalf of the truth look like?"

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

The matric class of 2024 who sat for the National Senior Certificate achieved a pass rate of 87.3%, up from 82.9% the year before.

Four decades after starting in Silicon Valley, Cisco’s strategy in Africa is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Francine Katsoudas, executive vice-president and chief people, policy and purpose officer at Cisco.

Through the discussion, Katsoudas outlines the group’s ongoing investment in Africa; 40 years of Cisco; the role of AI in business; and managing talent in the current environment.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

The Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training, Umalusi, has approved the release of the November 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exam results.

Umalusi held a media briefing on Monday ahead of the results' release on Wednesday.

The Johannesburg magistrates court has ordered that the five accused arrested at the property of former president Nelson Mandela on Wednesday not be named before an identity parade is conducted.

While five suspects were initially arrested, only four appeared on Friday. The grandson of the former statesmen did not appear but remains a suspect.

ANC Youth League leader Collen Malatji has suggested the reinstatement of the death penalty for those convicted of raping children.

Kwaito pioneer Doc Shebeleza, whose real name was Victor Bogopane, has passed away at the age of 51, his family confirmed in a statement following a prolonged illness. In June 2024, the legendary artist was reported to be hospitalised after a health scare.

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa is advocating for the processing of South Africa’s mineral resources in the country and the export of finished products rather than raw materials.

The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) is investigating the brutal battering of at least 20 seagull chicks by a handful of young holidaymakers camping near the Gamtoos River mouth.

Speaking on Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, NSPCA spokesperson Jacques Peacock described the incident as tragic and said they hoped to get to the bottom of the situation soon.

The chicks were beaten to death with sticks.

The senseless killing has led to widespread outrage on social media.

“The fact that it was at the hands of youngsters makes it even more abhorrent,” Peacock said.

He said they hoped to hand over a docket with all the necessary information to the police once the investigation was completed. The Herald

This is a heartfelt tribute to the life of Winnie Khumalo, who passed away on January 7 after a brief illness. In 2009, she rose to prominence with her hit album I Just Wanna Live My Life, which sold an impressive 25,000 copies. Her legacy continues to shine through her daughter, Rethabile Khumalo, who has proudly followed in her mother’s musical footsteps

Rise Mzansi boss shares the good, the bad, and the hilarious moments from his first six months as Scopa Chairman. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Mosquito activity is on the rise, but an entomologist says there's no need for panic — chances are, you may not even be their type.

The high court in Pretoria has dismissed with costs the Information Regulator's urgent application to prevent the education department publishing the 2024 matric exams results in media such as newspapers.

The regulator citing concerns about the violation of matriculants' right to privacy. Concerns the court says were not brought to its attention by pupils.

The urgency of stopping the publication of the 2024 matric results in the media came under the spotlight in the Pretoria high court on Tuesday.

The regulator is seeking an interdict against the release of the results in the media, citing concerns about the violation of matriculants' right to privacy.

The department says the urgency is self-created.

Gauteng finance MEC Lebogang Maile has dismissed claims that the country’s economic hub will be on the verge of bankruptcy by June this year.Speaking at a media briefing on Tuesday Maile addressed these concerns, providing clarity on the matter.

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says its supporters in the Western Cape have no land and no freedom, blaming the DA for abandoning them.

A retired man goes missing and his fiancé says he went golfing and never returned home. When his body is found in his vehicle, though, the evidence doesn't match the story, but police are stumped until someone just can't hold the truth in anymore. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Gauteng recorded 387 births on New Year's Day - 31 of which babies were born to teenagers aged between 15 and 19.

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) plans to mobilise “progressive parties to lead the country”, warning against the DA.

When a young couple move into a suburban townhouse complex, they quickly ingratiate themselves into the community. They seem like a lovely pair - ordinary, just living life like anyone else. What their neighbours don't know is that the pair have a dark past and an even darker future - one that they're all about to be pulled into. (This episode was first published in the Patreon feed in November 2023. Certain sections have been edited to make it suitable for the regular feed). (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Opening up about her diabetes, former National Assembly speaker Baleka Mbete urged younger people to take better care of their health.

From a year of seismic political shifts to entertainment that put the country on the global map—or left us cringing—to criminals who continued to undermine the rule of law, our multimedia team revisits the stories that defined 2024.

Public servants who fail to report statutory rape are equally “secondary raping” children, says Limpopo premier Phophi Ramathuba.

Concerned about children abandoned by fathers, DA federal chair Helen Zille told women “your responsibility is not to get pregnant as soon as you can”.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile acknowledged that the government's economic challenges in reducing the cost of living persist.

Police rescued a kidnapped Pakistani businessman and arrested a 46-year-old female suspect for murder and kidnapping on Monday in Sebokeng, Gauteng.

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has urged men to stop viewing women as possessions, saying the mentality of thinking they own women because they provide material items contributes to gender-based violence (GBV).

The Border Management Authority (BMA) and Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) held a media briefing at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday to address operational updates and their plans to ensure seamless movement of travellers during the peak holiday season.

Johannesburg’s emergency services are on high alert as severe thunderstorms and possible flooding are forecast for the city as 80% rain possibility hits the province.

Human behaviour is behind many of the road accidents on Eastern Cape roads so far this festive season.  That is the opinion of Eastern Cape transport department spokesperson Unathi Binqose, speaking after a bloody weekend on the province’s roads in which more than 18 people died and 20 were injured.

In an accident near Graaff-Reinet on Monday morning, 14 people died in a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and an SUV on the N9.

A few hours earlier, on Sunday night, another head-on collision on the R61 near Bizana claimed the lives of three people.

Speaking on Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, Binqose says fatigue, reckless and negligent driving and driving under the influence of alcohol were factors in road deaths. HeraldLIVE

The deadline for spaza shops and other small food outlets to register their businesses has been extended to February 28. This was announced during a press briefing on Wednesday by ministers leading the multidisciplinary team in government responsible for the national response to instances of food-borne illnesses and illicit trade.

When an unsuspecting motorist picks up a young couple who simply looks down on their luck, his life changes forever. When the couple, calling themselves Bonnie & Clyde, finally hand themselves over, the question remains, who really called the shots? (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Many South Africans have experienced the frustration of receiving countless spam calls or unsolicited e-mails and text messages urging them to buy products or take up credit offers. To address these unwanted marketing intrusions, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has published proposed amendments to the regulations under the Consumer Protection Act, 2008 and calls for public comments by 15 January 2025.
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth is joined by Ashlin Perumall, Partner in the Mergers and Acquisitions department at Baker McKenzie South Africa, to discuss how these proposed amendments aim to enhance consumer privacy and provide stronger protection against unsolicited direct marketing practices, especially direct marketing by means of unsolicited electronic communications.

Frustrated by long patient wait times at a Limpopo hospital, premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba delivered a stern warning to staff that failure to assist patients promptly would result in dismissal.

Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet members Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini dissect the week’s biggest stories and controversies.

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

Barclays strategy to growth in SA’s corporate and high net worth banking market in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Amol Prabhu, CEO for South Africa and Africa market head at Barclays.

Topics of discussion include: Barclays value compared to rival lenders; the attractiveness of Africa as a region; the size and scope of its local operations; and outlook for the coming years.

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Summer is here and water safety is a top priority during the festive season.

Swimming experts and emergency responders have urged bathers to exercise caution and to never leave children unsupervised in or near the water.

On Friday’s episode of Behind The Herald Headlines, Daron Mann chats to The Herald Nelson Mandela University Citizens of the Year Health and Safety category winner Natalie Ogden.

She discusses practical water safety tips for whether you are swimming in the ocean, a river, dam or pool and advises to always swim at beaches where lifeguards are on duty to enjoy the festive season responsibly. HeraldLIVE

Rams lists the kind of books he will buying for GNU and other politicians for this Christmas. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

In the latest edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Michael Hewson, founder and director of Graphene Economics. They discuss key trends for big business on the transfer pricing front and unpack the recently introduced Global Minimum Tax Bill.

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

MKP chair Nathi Nhleko and secretary-general Floyd Shivamvu have told journalists why they think the party has a case of vote fraud against the IEC.

The challenges and rewards of diskless work in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Caroline van der Merwe, co-founder and chief product officer at Jem HR.

Topics of discussion include: the state of diskless work in SA; findings from Jem’s latest study on deskless work trends; challenges faced by organisation in catering to their workforces; and the place of WhatsApp as a communication channel for employees.

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Gauteng finance and economic development MEC Lebogang Maile briefed the media on the progress of the registration of spaza shops in Gauteng. This as the 21-day deadline issued by President Cyril Ramaphosa looms.

PSG Wealth’s chief investment officer Adriaan Pask provides insight into what might be expected during President-elect Donald Trump’s second term and how this will impact the world’s markets.

South Africans are happier and the country has changed for the better since the MK Party was established, says party leader Jacob Zuma.

The impact and cost of cyber attacks on SA’s economy is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined byHendrik de Bruin, head of SADC security consulting at Check Point Software Technologies.

Through the discussion, the expert outlines his firm’s latest findings on the economic impact of cyber attacks; ways in which attacks are taking places; and measures to reduce the risk.

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Idea Candy and Showmax recently released a documentary film about one of South Africa's most notorious unresolved serial crimes. The Station Strangler explores the disappearance and subsequent murder of 22 boys from Mitchells Plein from the 1980s until a face was given to the terrifying phantom. With Norman Simons now out on parole for the single murder he was convicted of, this film uncovers the deep pain that still exists around this case. In this episode I speak with the director, Nadine Cloete about her experience in delving into this case which was so close to home. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

MK Party (MKP) leader Jacob Zuma has warned his party will take its case of alleged vote rigging to international courts if local courts do not rule in its favour, which he says may result in the party being told to govern with immediate effect.

Episode 12 reflects on the seasons of entrepreneurship—Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter—and how they parallel the journey of a freelancer. The episode explores how Winter, often a time of struggle, is crucial for building resilience and laying the groundwork for future growth. It also features a clip from Robin Sharma, who shares his perspective on how each season shapes us and the importance of embracing them.

As the festive season approaches, the episode encourages listeners to reflect on their own entrepreneurial seasons, celebrate the wins of Autumn, and prepare for the opportunities of the coming year. It’s a reminder to trust the process, celebrate your progress, and look forward to new beginnings in 2025

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet members Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini dissect the week’s biggest stories and controversies.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has warned South Africans against registering businesses for illegal foreigners, asking authorities to act against such actions. Mashatile said the government wanted South Africans to own most shops.

The growth of solar infrastructure projects in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Chris Haw, co-founder and executive director at SOLA Group.

Through the discussion, the team highlights Sola’s business model; the realities of developing solar projects in SA; attitudes around financing; and outlook for SA’s energy sector.

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Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

I don’t know about you, but I really love fiction and audio drama podcasts. It’s like a watching a movie, but with your ears. So, listening to a movie, I guess - but way better. And although South Africa’s podcast landscape has grown hugely in the last five years that I’ve been doing this, we haven’t yet ventured into fictionalised podcasts and that wait is over! South Africa’s first audio drama podcast has hit the air…um…internet waves and it is so good! So good in fact that I wanted to share a promo for it here in the feed to help get more listeners to it because I’d really like to see more of these. It’s also a really important story - the basis of which is actually a real life tale. Listen to Stripped:
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Welcome to the final episode of the Sanlam ESG Barometer podcast series for 2024.

As we continue to witness the rapid evolution of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations, particularly in emerging markets, the concept of ESG additionality has become increasingly significant. According to a recent report by the Global Reporting Initiative, companies that prioritize ESG additionality can drive measurable impacts that go beyond mere compliance. In Kenya, this notion is particularly pertinent, with the potential to enhance both sustainability and economic growth.

The 2024 Sanlam ESG Barometer reveals insightful data on how businesses in Kenya are approaching ESG initiatives. For instance, over 60% of companies surveyed indicated a commitment to integrating additional ESG strategies to create positive societal impacts, highlighting a collective understanding of the necessity to go beyond traditional practices.

Lukhona Mnguni takes us through the good, the bad and the ugly of the polygamous GNU. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Naspers strategy to keep growing as one of the world’s largest technology investors is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Fabricio Bloisi, CEO of Naspers and Prosus.

Topics of discussion include: the group’s strategy in areas such as artificial intelligence; capital deployment; scaling up its businesses; and the place of SA in its portfolio.

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South Africa was added to the dreaded "grey list" in February 2023 for weaknesses in its anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) measures. While some notable progress has been made, especially in getting the private sector to update its reporting processes and being penalized if they do not, terrorist financing and money laundering remain lingering worries. One area under the microscope is nonprofit organisations, which are seen as vulnerable to terrorist financing abuse and money laundering. SARS has, therefore, undertaken to carefully oversee tax-exempt institutions to prevent their use for illegal activities.

Newly elected EP Rugby president George Malgas says he will humble himself and knock on the door of his opponent for the position, Willem Oliphant — for the betterment of rugby.

A relieved Malgas was crowned president after he pipped bitter rival Oliphant by the narrowest of margins — 119 to 116 — on Saturday.

Speaking on Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, Malgas said he believed he could work with Oliphant for the betterment of rugby, adding he wanted to bring him back into the fold as he felt Oliphant had value to add to EP Rugby.

“For me, the value seems to be that he can unlock some funds, nationally and otherwise,” he said.

“I think his campaign was based on [being] willing to put money into the union and I’m going to be very humble in knocking on the man’s door...” HeraldLIVE

26 year old Allison Plaatjies life is on an upward trajectory. She's just got her first full-time teaching post, her first car and she's living in her own flat. But there is one part of Allison's life that is not going as planned. Her ex-boyfriend refuses to leave her alone and soon, his obsession will turn deadly. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447)
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Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

KwaZulu-Natal police boss Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has vowed to make a good example of disgruntled taxi owners blocking roads and confiscating keys from vehicles.

EFF leader Julius Malema says he never met my father, and he never saw the need to know him. Malema opened up about his childhood during the recent Hustlers Corner Podcast hosted by broadcaster and businessman DJ Sbu.

Malema also touched on the difficulties of dealing with his mother's epilepsy.

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Boosting revenues for mobile operators, through revenue assurance, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from ReveNet, Johnny Robinson, chief commercial development officer, and Chris Hunter, .

Through the discussion, the team highlights ReveNet’s business model; opportunities revenue assurance; challenges facing mobile operators around fraudulent traffic; and plans for growth in the region.

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ANC heavyweight Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has expressed her disapproval of the government of national unity (GNU), saying that if it had been up to her, the ANC would not have formed a government with the DA.

The banking sector’s role in pushing SA’s economic growth and 2025 outlook is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ndumiso Kubheka, chief economist at KH Equity Partners.
Through the discussion, Kubheka outlines the banking sector's role in SA's structural reform agenda; performance of local banks through 2024; risk appetite amongst lenders; and an outlook for 2025.
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Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet members Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini dissect the week’s biggest stories and controversies.

ANC Gauteng deputy chairperson Lebogang Maile speaks to Lizeka about various topics including contesting Panyaza Lesufi in the previous provincial conference.

Jacob Zuma takes the Sunday Times on a merry go around of fantasy, amnesia and denial. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

The race is on for spaza shop owners in SA to register their businesses after a call by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

With 23 children having died and more than 800 fallen ill from suspected food poisoning across SA in the past three months, allegedly after ingesting food from spaza shops, Ramaphosa intervened with a directive that all spaza shops be registered.

In a follow-up to this declaration, the SA Government News Agency said: “All spaza shop owners and vendors must register with their respective municipalities from November 15 to December 13 2024.”

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to National African Federated Chamber of Commerce (Nafcoc) Eastern Cape deputy president Mlungisi John. HeraldLIVE

The growth in data centres as an area of infrastructure investment is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Finhai Munzara, interim CEO of Africa Data Centres (ADC), a unit of Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s Cassava Technologies group.

Through the discussion, Munzara highlights the growth of data centres in Africa; ADC’s investment projects; drivers of data centre growth; and challenges faced on the continent.

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Eskom Chairman Mteto Nyati tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that South African’s crisis is about a lack of leadership. It was there at the start…. Like the rest of us he worries about the country but reckons our problems can be solved with discipline and application. Even in the most broken-down schools students are getting great grades where they have excellent headmasters. And while you can’t just scrub coal out of our energy future, — too many jobs depend on it — he says Eskom will fight its own corner and in 10 years’ time will be 30% renewable, 10%-15% gas and a doubling at least of our current nuclear capacity.

Today in episode 5 of the Sanlam ESG Barometer podcast series, we dive deep into the critical issues shaping our understanding of sustainability to confront a pressing question, So, we won't reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 – what now?

According to the United Nations, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is an ambitious framework that includes 17 SDGs designed to address global challenges, from poverty and inequality to climate change. However, recent reports indicate that we are falling short of these goals. A 2023 UN report revealed that progress on the SDGs has been severely hampered by factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions, resulting in a global economic contraction that threatens to reverse years of hard-won gains.

In South Africa, the story is no different. The 2023 Sanlam ESG Barometer highlights that many organizations are struggling to align their strategies with the SDGs, with only 35% of surveyed companies integrating these goals into their core business strategies. This disconnect raises the question: what actions can be taken to reverse this trend?

EFF leader Julius Malema threatened his former deputy Floyd Shivambu that he will spill the beans should he be pushed.

EFF leader Julius Malema says the MK Party has made it its mission to recruit leaders of his party and the EFF has now excluded MK from an EFF march.

Government’s move to reduce unsolicited marketing communications in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ashlin Perumall, partner in the mergers and acquisitions department at law firm Baker McKenzie SA.

Through the discussion, Perumall outlines the proposed changes to the Consumer Protection Act; possible impact on businesses; marketing practices that have necessitated the move; and advice for possible compliance when the changes come into effect.

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ormer president Jacob Zuma has laid out details of an audacious plan to “take back my ANC', by uniting “black” parties under his MK party banner and recapturing the leadership of the party, which he said had “deviated from our ancestors”. He spoke to Sunday Times politics editor Sibongakonke Shoba about various topics, including the formation of the MK Party and his decision not to relinquish his ANC membership.

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

Investment options available for local investors to hedge against market volatility following the US election, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Justine Brophy, the CEO of AnBro.

Through the discussion, Brophy gives a view of how local investors could look at US markets; impact of US elections on global markets; opportunities in SA; opportunities elsewhere in the world; and options for investors who want to mitigate possible volatility.

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In this episode of the Wanted Podcast, our editor Siphiwe Mpye speaks to Sibylle Scherer, President and CEO of Moët & Chandon.

Scherer was in South Africa recently to celebrate Champagne Day with special dinner in collaboration with fashion designer Thebe Magugu. Magugu visited the brand home in Epernay, France and returned inspired to create a one off masterpiece at the intersection of couture and ready to wear.

In this conversation Scherer shares the Moët & Chandon philosophy, talking Savoir-faire, craftsmanship, heritage and sustainability.

In today's episode I have the incredible pleasure of chatting with one of the world's most successful crime fiction writers, Deon Meyer. Meyer's books have enthralled and captivated readers in South Africa for decades and our conversation reveals how that often entails getting closer to real crime than one might think. This interview was first published on Jonathan Ball's Pagecast podcast. To hear more interviews with South African authors, follow Pagecast wherever you listen to True Crime South Africa. Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality will head back to the drawing board to rework its shortlisting process for jobs in the metro, after years of sharp criticism that it was sidelining some racial groups.

This could result in applicants, who were previously excluded from job opportunities because they did not fit within the city’s Employment Equity Act targets, competing during the shortlisting process.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to corporate services political head Khusta Jack. HeraldLIVE

Vodacom 'Please call me' service inventor Nkosana Makate is confident his case is solid and that the ConCourt will bring the R9.4m matter to finality.

Today I’m popping into your feed to introduce you to a podcast I love. Something Shifted is created and hosted by Sean Loots who is an incredible human and someone I’m very honoured to know. I already know you appreciate real life stories and true crime listeners often also listen to other stories of survival and big life events, so I have no doubt you’re going to love Something Shifted as much as I do. I highly recommend you subscribe to Something Shifted wherever you listen to True Crime South Africa.
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PSG Wealth’s chief investment officer Adriaan Pask recaps 2024’s surprising market shifts and successful investment decisions, plus highlights what investors can expect in the last few weeks of the year.

Telkom push to dominate SA’s telecoms sector, using its infrastructure assets, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Serame Taukobong, CEO at Telkom.

Through the discussion, Taukobong highlights Telkom’s strategy; current financial performance; capital allocation decisions; importance of infrastructure to the group’s efficiency; growth of mobile; direction of SA’s telecoms industry; and efforts to overcome negative market perceptions.

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Former Metro FM breakfast host DJ Fresh is getting ready for comeback on the airwaves in 2025. Last week, during the Black Coffee Foundation event at Arena Holdings, the Big Dawg told TshisaLIVE that he is excited with his return on radio. The last time we heard Fresh on radio was in 2021 when he was part of Primedia Broadcasting. TshisaLIVE

Thank you for tuning into episode 4 of the Sanlam ESG Barometer podcast series where we will explore an increasingly important question, 'ESG Investing – Is it still a thing?'

In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have been at the forefront of investment strategies, but as market dynamics shift, many are questioning their continued relevance and impact.

To put this into context, the Sanlam ESG Barometer 2024 highlights key trends and insights regarding how organizations are navigating these changes. This report underscores that while ESG investing remains significant, it's essential to reassess its effectiveness and adaptability in a rapidly changing financial landscape.

Gauteng finance and economic development MEC Lebogang Maile says officials will have to work within the 21 days granted by the president to help spaza shops with registration. Maile was briefing the media on the provincial government’s strategy to help spaza shop owners to register their businesses. The MEC outlined the requirements for successful registration for business owners, both local and foreign.

Between 2015 and 2018, retirement homes in Gauteng and Mpumalanga became the scenes of horrific murders. Some of the most vulnerable members of society were being targeted and the clock was running down for police to make an arrest before another woman was killed (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Nedbank’s strategy for sustainability investing in small businesses is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Maluta Netshaulu, senior lead green economy portfolio for corporate social investment at Nedbank.

Through the discussion, Netshaulu highlights Nedbank’s corporate social investment strategy; the bank’s criteria for investing; the types of businesses invested in; various ways in which small businesses can used sustainability to improve their businesses.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says spaza shops implicated in the deaths of children from food poisoning must be closed with immediate effect

Liquid’s fibre expansion, in partnership with provincial authorities is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Deon Geyser, CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa (Liquid SA)

Through the discussion, Geyser outlines the importance of public private partnerships (PPPs); the Western Cape broadband access project; parallels with a similar project in the Eastern Cape; investment in broadband infrastructure; and ways in which the digital divide can be reduced.

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Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet members Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini dissect the week’s biggest stories and controversies.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The Christmas cheer is already in full force in stores and online but most of us are just trying to get through year-end fatigue.

In this week's episode of the S’wana Know podcast, Annelisa and Kelly Kelz chat about how tiring it is to think about Christmas so soon, when they are putting their Christmas tree up and their favourite Christmas traditions. HeraldLIVE

Police say they will not go underground and endanger their lives to rescue as many as 4,000 illegal miners in North West as those underground are said to be armed.

EFF leader Julius Malema says he’s outgoing president of the party rubbishing claims that he is a “dictator”. If he is not re-elected in leadership next month Malema will go back to farming.

There is an increase in the number of young adults — predominantly males — in SA who are gambling.

That is according to the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation’s treatment and counselling specialist, Bongiwe Ngobese.

Speaking on Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann in the wake of gambling addict Liezel Badenhorst’s 15-year sentence for stealing from her employers, Ngobese says gambling is taking its toll on pathological gamblers. HeraldLIVE

Irvin Khoza urges the PSL to gift Kaizer Motaung R2-million to thank him for his contribution to football. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

EFF leader Julius Malema says MKP president Jacob Zuma is inviting him to a fight and he is not scared.

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The Presidency says Durban and its beaches are ready to welcome thousands of tourists ahead of the festive season.

Jumo’s plan to grow its lending business in Africa is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bradwin Roper, Chief of Payments Partnerships at Jumo.

Through the discussion, Roper outlines Jumo’s business model; use of AI in scoring customers; role of fintech in pushing financial inclusion; ways in which the company has been able to have a low default rate; and opportunities for growth.

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So Donald Trump becomes President. Former DA leader and GNU co-architect Tony Leon tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that while the Trump White House may indeed smile benignly on South Africa it is highly unlikely. We have built an arc of Trumps biggest targets — we’re “misaligned”. We are close to Iran and close to China. We have attacked Israel, which Trump has sworn to defend and, probably worst, we run a trade surplus with the US. So let’s not go expecting the next few years to be a walk in the park.

Water and sanitation minister Pemmy Majodina says South Africans are using too much water, adding the country's water is safe to drink.

The Pretoria high court has ruled that one of the five men accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Mthobisi Mncube, be transferred from C-Max prison to a facility closer to his place of origin or any maximum-security centre that may be convenient. The court however dismissed Fisokuhle Ntuli's application to be moved out of solitary confinement.

The duo are on trial with three other accused for the murder Meyiwa in Vosloorus in 2014.

Uber’s investment in sustainable mobility and electrification in the markets in which it operates is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Frans Hiemstra, Uber’s GM for the Middle East and Africa.

Through the discussion, Hiemstra outlines Uber’s sustainability efforts; partnership with Prince William’s Earthshot Prize; electrification goals; how such plans are being implemented in various countries; and challenges holding back progress in different countries.

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TshisaLIVE reporter Joy Mphande spoke with veteran actor Sello Maake kaNcube and his wife, publicist Pearl Mbewe amid news of their troubled marriage. TshisaLIVE

This episode discusses local market innovation with Godiragetse Mogajane, the visionary founder of Delivery Ka Speed. Operating in over 20 townships from Gauteng to Limpopo, Delivery Ka Speed is reshaping township logistics by offering urban-level convenience and creating gig opportunities for local youth. Godi's journey—marked by resilience, impactful partnerships, and community empowerment—demonstrates how purpose-driven innovation can transform underserved communities and support township economies.

Former Botswana leader Ian Khama has called on the country’s new president, Duma Boko, to launch an investigation into the ousted Mokgweetsi Masisi’s use of government finances during his period in power. Khama says he feels responsible for the 'dictatorship' that ensued after Masisi took power.

The former president was in conversation with Sunday Times politics reporter, Kgothatso Madisa.

Prof Susan Booysen says the government of national unity (GNU) is a coalition with the DA but the ANC invited other parties to avoid political trouble.
The Wits emeritus professor and independent research consultant explored the survival prospects of the GNU and the changed terrain in which all political parties are having to find their way. She joined Sunday Times deputy editor Mike Siluma on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly podcast.

Welcome back to the Sanlam ESG Barometer Series. Today, we're diving into a pivotal question: 'Who are the real ESG stakeholders—employees, investors, or customers?'

This conversation is crucial as businesses navigate their ESG strategies and seek to understand who their true partners are in this journey.

With stakeholder expectations evolving rapidly, it’s more important than ever to identify and prioritize the groups that influence and are influenced by ESG performance.

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In today’s episode of the S’wana Know podcast, we discuss the Mzwandile Mali Schools Rugby Tournament — an event that has become a beacon of hope and resilience in our community.

Annelisa speaks to head coach Monde Tyaliti, and assistant coach Xolani Grootboom about how they have created a remarkable story of hard work, determination and passion.

She also chats to two of the players from the squad about the impact the tournament has had on their lives. HeraldLIVE

The impact of the recent mid term budget on ordinary South Africans is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bertie Nel, head of financial planning and advice at Momentum.

Through the discussion, Nel underscores the importance of understanding the MTBPS for effective household financial planning; ongoing consumer pressure in the country; the impact of rising living costs and borrowing costs on decision making; and importance of financial advice.

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“We’re intervening,” says Deputy President Paul Mashatile as children die of poisoning allegedly sold by spaza shops, saying the government must not be too lazy to regulate food.

For objective and subjective reasons, Kamala Harris did not stand a chance against Trump and herself SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Suspected underworld figure Mark Lifman was murdered by people with “desperate reasons”.

That is the opinion of Andre Naude, Lifman’s co-accused in the murder of “Steroid King” Brian Wainstein.

Lifman, 57, was still carrying his shopping bags when he was gunned down on Sunday, a day before he was due to appear in the Western Cape High Court, where he is charged alongside 13 others for the 2017 murder of Wainstein.

He became the fourth accused in the matter to be killed.

Speaking on Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, Naude said while he did not think Lifman’s murder was linked to the trial, he could not rule out the possibility either. HeraldLIVE

The emergence of pay-as-you-go vehicle access in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from FlexClub: Tinashe Ruzane, co-founder and CEO; Idan Jaan, co-founder and COO; and Howard Sommerfeld, co-founder and CTO.

Through the discussion, the team outlines FlexClub’s business model; the partnership with Zeda; evolution to prepaid or pay-as-you-go vehicle access; and technology powering the platform.

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Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

In this episode Lizeka Tandwa speaks to Action SA national chairperson Micheal Beaumont about his personal life outside of politics light.

MK Party leader Jacob Zuma claims Western countries weakened the ANC so it could be helped by other parties to govern.

Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet members Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini dissect the week’s biggest stories and controversies.

A game of musical chairs or a move to improve the city?

Babalwa Lobishe was elected as Nelson Mandela Bay’s new mayor on Thursday, swapping posts with Gary van Niekerk, who takes up the deputy position.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Nelson Mandela University academic and political analyst Ongama Mtimka about the change in leadership. HeraldLIVE

An examination of Capitec’s founding, business model and strategy is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by financial journalist, TJ Strydom.

Through the discussion, the panel examines Capitec’s history; business model; evolving product suite; market force; competitive landscape; and potential for the future.

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Professional MMA fighter Shadrack Nsua is well on his way to becoming a world champion.

In Friday’s episode of the S’wana Know podcast, Annelisa chats to Nsua about the many challenges he had to overcome as a young refugee fleeing from the Democratic Republic of Congo, enduring abuse, living on the streets, and debilitating health issues, and how he managed to use that to fuel his fight to become a professional athlete.

We are also joined by Herald reporter Riaan Marais, who wrote about Nsua’s journey. HeraldLIVE

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

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When a woman arrives at the home of a rural plot owner begging for assistance to take her own life, a tale of filicide unfolds unlike anything seen in South African courts before. Did a combination of medication result in the death of two young children? Or was the motive much less complicated than that? (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Network International’s plan to grow digital payments use in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mpho Sadiki, group MD for merchant solutions in Africa at Network International.

Topics of discussion include: the future of payments in South Africa; Network by Payfast’s strategy; competition; and the company’s fee structure.

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Celebrated South African trade and industry specialist Donald MacKay tells Peter Bruce in this Edition of Podcasts from the Edge that he thinks Donald Trump is going to win the November 5 US presidential election and that the result could spell trouble for South Africa. If Trump declares war on imports into the US, our problem isn’t Agoa, which in reality affects only R2bn a year of SA exports to the US. It’s that the US market is worth around 10 per cent of our total exports. “It’s a big big deal,” he says, and Trump now is a far more dangerous proposition to global trade than he was when he first ran for the White House in 2016.

The home affairs department says it will criminally charge Chidimma Adetshina and her mother for identity fraud after they failed to justify their documents.

Welcome to episode 2 where we continue our journey into the findings from the 2024 Sanlam ESG Barometer.

In this episode we explore the question, 'What exactly is Accounting for Sustainability?' and delve deeper into why it is absolutely essential for businesses in the modern economy. If we are serious about creating a sustainable future, then we must get the numbers right and understand how financial practices can help achieve sustainability goals.

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the DA is disrespecting the ANC and the president will do what home affairs minister Leon Schreiber wants “when pigs fly”.

Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi confirmed a toxicology report has revealed the organophosphate Terbufos caused the deaths of six children in Naledi, Soweto, earlier this month.

Motsoaledi, other ministers led by the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJoints), held a media briefing on Monday as part of government’s response to recent incidents of food poisoning in the country.

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa described party “careerists”, ill-discipline and factionalism as the biggest threats to the party. He told members the party needs to do introspection as it has become its own worst enemy.

Episode 10 is exploring the transformative power of gaming in local communities. Our guest is Brandon Mashaba, winner of Nedbank’s Youth X (YX24) competition and the innovative mind behind Reagile Gaming Interactions. Brandon is reshaping the local arcade scene by placing Automated Gaming Machines in bustling spots at Soshanguve bringing games like FIFA and Mortal Kombat to the youth of South Africa.

Former public protector Thuli Madonsela believes white racists should be helped to heal so they don’t wound others.
She joined Sunday Times deputy editor Mike Siluma in conversation after she set the cat among the pigeons with a post on her X account suggesting race supremacists need to be helped to heal from their post-transformation trauma.
Madonsela said supremacists need to accept they are not superior to others.
“It's not always just about race though, it's [also] about gender. Anybody who was raised in that just because they look a particular way they deserve more than others in a society based on human rights, social justice and acceptance of equality of all human beings, to them it feels like a loss of a right as opposed to loss of an unmerited privilege.”
White people should not teach black people to deal with their trauma as they would make wrong assumptions. “White people should help other white people to understand that the ‘loss’ is not really a loss as such but changed expectations.”
The topic harms white and black people, said Madonsela. “For everyone’s sake, in the same way that when it comes to gender we say we need to do ‘man work’, we have to do white work and white people have to do white work."

Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet members Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini dissect the week’s biggest stories and controversies.

It has been said: “Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.”

Today we chat with our own Kelly Kelz on her return to the ballet stage, and why this classy dance form sets her soul on fire.

We dive into her journey of resilience, rediscovery, and the transformative power of dance. HeraldLIVE

Opportunities for investment in SA equities is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Charl de Villiers, head of equities at Ashburton Investments

Through the discussion, De Villiers outlines their equities fund performance; outlook on the SA economy; opportunities for investors in local equities; and factors driving the fund managers’ optimism.

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Business Day Senior Motoring correspondent Phuti Mpyane chats to Toyota Motors SA CEO Andrew Kirby about the threats to exports, tax and Chinese vehicles in SA.

Gift of the Givers has once again come to the rescue of Nelson Mandela Bay residents, this time to provide aid in the aftermath of floods which left many families displaced this week.

Heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday left large parts of the Bay waterlogged, leaving close to 3,000 people destitute.

At least three people also lost their lives.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Gift of the Givers founder Imtiaz Sooliman.

We also speaking to Bay mayor Gary van Niekerk. HeraldLIVE

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Telkom efforts to grow its venture capital portfolio in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tshepo Phetla, head of business development at Telkom

Through the discussion, Phetla highlights ⁠Telkom’s investment in startups; investment focus; case studies and success stories in the portfolio; fund structure; and plans for the future.

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Market participants often hold long-standing beliefs that, while deeply ingrained, are fundamentally flawed, and can significantly impact their investment strategies and decision-making. PSG Wealth’s chief investment officer Adriaan Pask examines a few prevalent misconceptions to uncover the truth, and help investors navigate the complex financial landscape.

The value corporate support for small business business growth is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Laurian Venter, sales director at OneDayOnly.co.za

Through the discussion, Venter unpacks OneDayOnly’s business model; ways in which large corporates can help to grow small business; the take up of e-commerce amongst SMEs in SA; the platform’s sales strategy; and trends in the sector.

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Welcome to episode one of the Sanlam ESG Barometer Series, where we dive deep into the findings of the 2024 Sanlam ESG Barometer report.

The 2024 Sanlam ESG Barometer reveals some interesting data on the performance of hard-to-abate sectors, both locally and globally, including shifts in investment strategies, regulatory pressures, and the challenges businesses face in aligning with environmental targets. So, today, we’ll delve into these findings and unpack how industries that are considered "difficult to decarbonize" can still make meaningful progress.

In this episode, we sit down with two incredible entrepreneurs, DJ Akio Kawahito and Anita Makgetla, the visionaries behind Strictly Soul, a movement that started as a virtual stream during lockdown and grew into Africa's largest R&B-focused events community. Akio, a music director with over 20 years in the industry, and Anita, a skilled event coordinator with expertise in fashion, marketing, and concert coordination, share their inspiring journey of transforming a passion project into a multi-city platform.

Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet members Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini dissect the week’s biggest stories and controversies.

The value and growth of SA’s township economy is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bulelani Balabala, founder of The Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA).

Topics of discussion include: the size and scope of the informal sector; the country’s relationship to townships; opportunities for small businesses; ways in which consumers and corporates can show support; and the place of alternative finance models.

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Police say more arrests in the mass murder of 18 people in Lusikisiki last month are imminent as they continue to search for more suspects and, ultimately, the mastermind behind the tragedy.

Currently five men have been arrested in connection with the murders.

Police minister Senzo Mchunu and national police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola were briefing the media on updates on the investigation on Thursday.

Broken and dilapidated ceilings, an insufficient number of chairs and tables, a lack of electricity and leaking asbestos roof sheets.

These are just some of the conditions Nelson Mandela Bay pupils will have to put up with as they write their matric exams, starting on Monday.

The Herald reported this week how some schools in some of the Bay’s most impoverished areas were in dire straits — and the rush was on to find more desks, fix electricity problems and squeeze in extra study time.

The scramble for basic resources comes as scores of pupils prepare to write the most important exams of their lives in the dark, under dangling electrical wires and in classrooms with broken ceilings.

For many, there are also not even enough tables and chairs.

Teachers have also bemoaned the dismal state of ablution facilities at some schools.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to National Professional Teachers Organisation of SA (Naptosa) executive director Basil Manuel and Federation of Governing Bodies of SA Schools (Fedsas) deputy CEO Riaan van der Bergh. HeraldLIVE

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Today, I’m happy to bring you a sneak preview of the first episode of When Change Happens, a podcast series about ordinary South Africans coping with extraordinary changes in their lives, and hosted by legendary journalist Ruda Landman. To hear the rest subscribe to When Change Happens on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Iono or go to www.changepodcasts.co za for more information.
In this episode of When Change Happens: Author and comedian, Costa Carastavrakis chats to our host, Ruda Landman, about his journey to recovery after battling a drug and alcohol addiction. He details where and how his struggles with addiction started and the life-changing moment that forced him to turn his life around and change for the better. Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Quizzed by a DA MP on whether he was going to resign after his “failures”, minister Blade Nzimande retorted that apartheid would not return.

The state of SA’s education systems and impact to the economy thereof is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Corrin Varady, education analyst and CEO of IDEA.

Topics of discussion include: the main challenges affecting SA’s education sector; addressing access to quality education; economic impact of a poor education system; and the place of technology in plugging the gaps.

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Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that digitising our the entire chain of documentation between the state and us citizens, and for inbound travelers, “is completely doable” despite the weaknesses of the state-owned IT agency, Sita. He says officials are working overtime and even at weekends to clear visa application backlogs and he wants it all done by Christmas. And as the DA MP who forced the ANC to hand over records of its secretive deployment committee, he says he’s not nearly done and that the courts are backing him.

The alleged extortionist is known to have demanded money to keep two major construction sites running. SowetanLIVE

Absa’s strategy to lead in technology use amongst SA’s retail bank is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thato Matolong is managing executive for technology and operations at Absa Everyday Banking.

Through the discussion, the banker explains Absa’s tech focus; investment in improving customer satisfaction; relationship with Salesforce; place of AI in banking; and trends from the bank’s data.

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During his maiden Budget speech in 2019, former Finance Minister Tito Mboweni introduced an Indigenous Aloe Plant, which remains one of his most memorable addresses.This speech exemplified his unwavering belief in the resilience of South Africans.

This week, a father found his daughter’s bloodied and bruised body after she was beaten to death, allegedly by her husband.

The man is believed to have taken his life shortly after.

In this week’s episode of Behind the Herald Headlines with Daron Mann, we speak to Lesley Ann Foster of Masimanyane Women’s Rights International about the scourge of gender-based violence and the tragedies that continue to haunt the country every day. HeraldLIVE

This week on S’wana Know, we dive deep into the world of gynaecological cancers with the insightful Dr Melissa Pietersen.

Discover the latest advancements in research and treatment options.

Tune in for valuable knowledge that could make a difference! HeraldLIVE

Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet members Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini dissect the week's biggest stories and controversies.

The alcohol industry’s contribution to SA's economy, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr. Shamal Ramesar, head of research at the Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA).

Topics of discussion include: how the full alcohol value chain contributes to the economy; employment; opportunities for alcohol producers; tax contributions; growth over time; and efforts to encourage responsible drinking.

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From 2014, a serial predator had been roaming the suburbs of Tshwane. His modus operandi was so well thought-out that for five years he remained undetected. Then, a detective with a personal mission driving her singular professional focus is assigned to the case, and soon the predator has nowhere left to run (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Public protector Kholeka Gcaleka has accused Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s husband David Skosana of threatening the chapter 9 institution’s CEO Thandi Sibanyoni over the payment of Mkhwebane's gratuity.

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EFF leader Julius Malema says ANC secretary-general is “a sellout of note, always ready to destroy his own in defence of white supremacists”, adding that President Cyril Ramaphosa was deliberate in not putting his signature on the GNU agreement.

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Simmi Areff interviews Rams on his debut novel The Sweetest Taboo. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Solly Moholo was remembered as a joyful and kind person during his memorial service at the State Theatre in Pretoria central on Wednesday afternoon. TshisaLIVE

ActionSA’s Nasiphi Moya has been elected as Tshwane's new mayor.
She received 122 votes, while the DA's former mayor Cilliers Brink received 86. This was announced on Wednesday during a special council meeting.

Tetra Pak’s push to grow its packaging business in SA, while investing in sustainable products, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Klaus Plenge, Tetra Pak’s MD for Southern Africa.

Through the discussion, Plenge outlines his company’s business model; efforts to modernise; sustainability in manufacturing; the company product making process; and trends in the sector.

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean McPherson tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that are are “pots and pots of money” available to finance the right infrastructure projects in South Africa. And the National Treasury sits on a nominal R950bn for infrastructure. The trick though is to get something actually done. Infrastructure is complicated and expensive but McPherson says he is going to push as hard as he can to turn South Africa into a construction site.

SA Communist Party general secretary Solly Mapaila says with the government of national unity (GNU) “our country is back in the hands of the Boers” and the GNU is unjustifiable.

Security and law enforcement agencies are monitoring a nationwide strike over “anger regarding prevailing economic crises”.

The grow of digital payments software and systems is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thomas Warsop, president and CEO of ACI Worldwide.

Through the discussion, Warsop unpacks the state of digital payments in different parts of the world; ACI Worldwide’s business model; payments advancements on the Africa continent versus other areas; and ideas on how the landscape will develop over time.

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This year’s theme for World Mental Health day is ‘Mental health at work’. In this edition of Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth labour law expert at ENS, Lauren Salt. They discuss the obligations of employers to promote mental well-being and what needs to happen as the future of work evolves rapidly.

In an exclusive interview with TimesLIVE, Mayibuye opened up about his identity after years of speculation surrounding his heritage. Mandela said he was born into the lineage of his great-grandmother, Baliwe Mandela, the former president's unmarried sister.

SAPS is adding more police officers in communities, aiming for one officer for every 220 people.

The use of co-operatives as a strategy to grow SA’s small business sector is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from X-Source: Mbulelo Singapi and Manfred Hintermair.

Through the discussion, the team highlights the tenets of co-operative governance in business; history of such structures in SA; success seen in other markets; challenges in making such structures more widespread; and efforts to change the status quo.

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Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

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Visit www.sowetanlive.co.za for breaking stories and up-to-date news coverage. SowetanLIVE

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“It’s been a hard and rocky road, but if it wasn’t for The Herald, my boy wouldn’t have been in Cape Town now and receiving help and that’s the gospel truth and I can prove every word that I’m saying.”

Those were the words on Wednesday morning of an emotional Barry Glass whose grandson, Keanu, was taken to Cape Town on Tuesday night where he was to be admitted to the Red Cross Children’s Hospital for potentially life-changing treatment.

Keanu, who is 18 months old, was diagnosed with a cyst on his brain and suffers from debilitating seizures.

On Monday, Glass, 63, stood on the side of the road in Gqeberha, begging for money that could help Keanu’s parents pay for accommodation near the hospital while they await a prognosis from specialists.

Speaking on Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann on Wednesday morning, Glass wept as he described how a good Samaritan had paid R20,000 into his account.

“When I phoned him and I said, ‘you made a big mistake’, he said to me he didn’t make a mistake. He said if he could give me 10 times that amount he would give it to me because it’s for a child,” Barry said.

Listen to what else Barry had to say: HeraldLIVE

Two months since taking reins at the police ministry, Senzo Mchunu says police are upping the standard of policing, and criminals “must surrender or be made to surrender”.

Talk360’s strategy to grow in a seemingly crowded international phone calls market is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dean Hiine, co-founder and MD for Africa at Talk360.

Through the discussion, Hiine outlines Talk360’s business model; the company’s recent capital raise; funding requirements for the business; strategy for growth; and trends in the sector.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Each year, countries across the world submit their most memorable and groundbreaking forensic DNA success stories for the DNA Hit of the Year. In this bonus episode, brought to you by the lovely folk at Solal, you'll hear about the six finalists. These are cases that will blow your mind with the power of DNA! Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Snowfall outside the winter months is historically not a rare occurrence in South Africa, says the SA Weather Service.This was according to experts at a media briefing on Tuesday at the Pretoria Press Club.

In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Jocelyn Katz, an Executive at ENS and Head in the Competition / Anti-Trust practice. They discuss a significant milestone in SA law – the 25th anniversary of the country’s competition law framework. They look at the highs, lows and what lies next, including the impact of new areas like AI.

Police minister Senzo Mchunu says police would struggle to fight crime if communities did not actively join hands to fight criminals. We speak to a crime analyst on ways to limit vulnerable citizens dying like flies.
Dr Chris de Kock unpacks the ways crime can practically and effectively be solved.

Police minister Senzo Mchunu says weapons SAPS are confiscating from criminals includes military weapons.

Effects ways for SA’s new government to tackle growing cybercrime is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Gugu Nyanda, lead for health and public sector in Africa at Accenture.

Through the discussion, Nyanda outlines issues facing SA’s government in terms of cybersecurity; solutions for dealing with growing cybercrime; challenges holding back better protection; and lessons on how large organisations can effectively deal with change projects.

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When two vehicles collide with a group of pedestrians four children are left dead, and two others have their lives forever changed. When the dust settles the drivers of the vehicles have a lot to answer for and their culpability in the deaths is soon questioned. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Dr Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala, cultural and African spirituality expert, unpacks why South Africans are battling with the rise of sangomas, why they too experience pain and grieve even though they have spiritual powers and what encourages the rate of people consulting sangomas.

Minister Gayton McKenzie says it is cold outside the government of national unity and he is happy to be led by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Dr Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala, cultural and African spirituality expert unpacks why South Africans are battling with the rise of sangomas, why they too experience pain and grieve even though they have spiritual powers and what encourages the rate of people consulting sangomas.

Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet members Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi and Nandi Ntini unpack the week’s biggest stories and controversies.

We kick off with the devastating fire at a Midrand residential complex, which left hundreds of people homeless and one woman dead. Herman was on the scene, speaking to victims and uncovering troubling details about the cause of the fire.

Next, we dive into the financial crisis facing provincial education departments. This week, education minister Siviwe Gwarube said a projected R118bn was needed by 2027 to mitigate the risk of fewer teachers and to maintain critical school programmes. Nandi provides key insights into the impending challenges.The podcast also covers the removal of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink through a vote of no confidence, and the political instability that could bring the city to its knees.

Herman was on the ground speaking to various politicians and locals for their reactions.

Lastly, we discuss a shocking report that has revealed Limpopo has the highest recorded number of child rape cases in the country, sparking an important conversation about crime and child protection.

Don’t miss this episode packed with in-depth analysis and engaging debate on SA’s most pressing stories!

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Efforts to draw in investment and boost Botswana’s economy, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Omphitlhetse Bobo Senosi, director at the Botswana Investment & Trade Centre, and Taona Kokera, director at Forvis Mazars

Through the discussion, the pair highlights opportunities for investment in the country; ease of doing business; attractive industries; government policy to attract investment; and effort to grow Botswana’s brand globally. .

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In this episode we explored how technology is transforming freelancing, with tools like Zoom and Slack making global collaboration a breeze. Get tips on using AI to boost productivity and create new opportunities, all while working smarter, not harder. Tune in for a fun and insightful conversation about how to thrive in today’s tech-driven freelance world!

The DA’s Cilliers Brink has been removed as mayor of Tshwane through a motion of no confidence on Thursday.

The motion was carried by 120 council members versus 87 who voted against.

The basic education department will not fill vacant teacher posts and needs money urgently to fund teachers in the system, but the minister says no retrenchments are expected.

Football in the Eastern Cape has been starved as far Bafana Bafana are concerned, but all that is set to change when the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium hosts the crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group K qualifier clash between the hosts and Congo Brazzaville in October.

The 2010 World Cup venue will stage its first Fifa international fixture since Bafana Bafana defeated Sao Tome and Principe in November 2020.

Safa initially wanted to host the match at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, but were forced to change to Gqeberha because of logistical challenges beyond their control in the Free State capital.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Safa Nelson Mandela Bay president Simphiwe Mkhangelwa who expects people will come “in their numbers”.

Mkhangelwa also talks about what this means for the region. HeraldLIVE

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In this episode of the Wanted Podcast, our editor Siphiwe Mpye introduces speaks to Business Manager Celeste Khumalo. They chat about global luxury trends, the Financial Times Business of Luxury Conference and what’s on the horizon for Wanted, as the title celebrates its 20th anniversary. Remember to visit us daily at wantedonline.co.za and follow us @wantedonlinesa on the socials.

Vodacom’s strategy to grow its remittances offering is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Stephen Chege, group chief regulatory and external affairs officer for Vodacom.

Through the discussion, the maturity of mobile money systems is highlighted, together with possible areas of improvement; and Vodacom’s strategy to grow its remittance business.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

In a world where modern technology often drives us further from our roots, a new app is making waves by doing the opposite — bringing South Africans closer to their cultural heritage through the wisdom of traditional healing.

The Ngoma app, developed by innovator Lebo Rantao, connects users with traditional healers, offering a unique blend of modern convenience and ancient practices that have been the cornerstone of African cultures for generations.

Rantao, the guest on the latest episode of the popular podcast Gogo, Have I Been Scammed? hosted by Gogo Zipho Dolamo, shared the inspiration and journey behind the groundbreaking project.

Actress and singer Nirvana Nokwe might be in high rotation on the screens, but she has ventured into business to sustain a career both on and off the screen. She speaks to TshisaLIVE about The Connect Super Club and more. TshisaLIVE

Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi has urged the ANC to form an alternative structure to pressure the education department now that it is in the hands of the “enemy”.

The mindset needed for business owners to grow and succeed is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Daniel Levy, co-Founder and co-CEO of Flow.

Topics of discussion include: various mental tools that can used when growing in the business world; his own entrepreneurship; and the place of uncertainty in any entrepreneur’s journey.

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Just a week after President Cyril Ramaphosa reassured the country he intended to serve a full term in office, ANC Limpopo provincial secretary Reuben Madadzhe has come out in support of his continued presidency.

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet reporters Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi and Nandi Ntini delve into the week’s most talked-about news stories and controversies.
We begin with the return to court of convicted serial killer Rosemary Ndlovu . This time Ndlovu faces new conspiracy charges, accused of plotting crimes even from behind bars. As more details emerge, the case continues to shake public confidence in the justice system. Join us as we break down the latest developments and discuss how this affects perceptions of the courts.
Next, we focus on the raids on several restaurants, where undocumented workers were found living in poor conditions and being exploited. This has ignited a broader conversation about labour laws and how vulnerable individuals are treated in South Africa. Herman and Nandi provide their insights on the situation.
We also cover the unsettling news of vandalism at new housing units meant for victims of the Jeppestown fire. Thirty units allocated for 67 displaced families were found destroyed and illegal occupants have taken over. The city’s plans have now shifted, leaving these families in limbo.
Lastly, we touch on police understaffing and the lack of capacity in the SAPS to effectively serve the country’s population.
Don’t miss this episode filled with top stories and lively debate.

Evan Robins, fund manager at Old Mutual Investment Group illustrates how a number of trends have shaped the listed property sector in SA and what they mean for the future of the industry in this illuminating podcast.

Two awards ceremonies took place in the last two weeks and as is the case with most, the Emmys and VMAs always come with some drama.

From Tyla being called an “uppity African” to The Bear sweeping awards in a comedy category, and of course, the best and worst red carpet looks, Annelisa and Kelly Kelz review the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards and television’s finest at the Emmy Awards in this week’s episode of The S’wana Know Podcast. HeraldLIVE

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Leon Ayo, co-founder of Sterling Bell.

Through the discussion, Ayo outlines the opportunities available to people looking to do business or have a career in Saudi Arabia; sectors and industries most receptive to people from the region; Saudi Arabia’s economic make up and growth opportunities.

The price of perlemoen increased exponentially post Covid-19 and — with that — came an increase in perlemoen poaching in Nelson Mandela Bay, particularly at the Swartkops Estuary.

This according to anti-poaching specialist group Dark Water Ops’ boss Nicky Erasmus, who says on a good night, “with perfect diving conditions, you’re looking at in excess of 20 rubber ducks chasing up and down Swartkops”.

“Then you’ve got your shore divers that dive from shore, say from Cape Recife area to Bushy Park area, there you’re looking at 300 or 400 poachers a night, so it’s a big problem at the moment.”

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Erasmus.

We also speak to Zwartkops Conservancy operations manager Femke de Wet, who says the estuary urgently needs greater law enforcement to clamp down on the perlemoen poaching scourge. HeraldLIVE

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The ANC Youth League secretary-general has warned South Africa is on the brink of a revolution that will see young people rise up against white South Africans if the economy continues to be in the red.Mntuwoxolo Ngudle spoke to TimesLIVE Premium on the state of the economy, accusing the private sector of “treason” for failing to transform the economy.

In this episode we speak to Lungi Dolamo who attended King Edward School (KES) in 1994. He reflects on this episode about his bad and good experiences as part a cohoroto first black learners in a newly multi-racial school.

Cloud23’s ambition to dominate the enterprise cloud market in Africa is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ram Ramakrishnan, founder and CEO of Cloud23.

Topics of discussion include: Ramakrishnan outlines Cloud23’s business model; grow of cloud technology; opportunities associated with Salesforce; and the firm’s efforts to grow in Africa.

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Sport, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie, artists Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Khanyo Mapumulo chat to TshisaLIVE at the DStv Delicious rehearsal session.

Alberto Costa was sure that he had done everything he could to secure his home on a farm in Stellenbosch, but there was a group of men living nearby who had decided they wanted what was in his house, and they were not going to let anything stand in their way. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Effort to increase the use data and market insights for businesses in Africa is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Yaw Dwomoh, CEO of The Hive Group.

Through the discussion, Dwomoh outlines Hive’s business model; importance of data and market insights for enterprises; challenges in acquiring relevant data in Africa; and Hive’s efforts to grow in SA.

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Adriaan Pask, chief investment officer of PSG Wealth, offers an expert perspective on trends in the domestic unit trust market and their implications for the future of the industry.

BBK was in conversation with Pirates coach Jose Riveiro as the 2024-25 season gets underway. Pirates mentor is aware his team can convert eight costly draws from last term into wins. The Buccaneers have reaped rich rewards from the stability of Riveiro’s leadership with four cup conquests, and are on the cusp of clinching a fifth, should Pirates bag a third consecutive MTN8 crown by beating Stellenbosch FC on October 6.

Fashion can be a taxing business and in this edition of Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth interviews Carlyn Frittelli Davies and Mansoor Parker from ENS on the industry’s battle between profit, people and planet.

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Tune in to our latest podcast episode where Sowetan reporters Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi and Nandi Ntini delve into the latest political shake-ups and controversies.

We start with the dramatic court saga of Paseka “Pastor Mboro” Motsoeneng, who received bail after ballistic tests revealed the gun he fired was not real.

We also dive into the sad news of former minister of public enterprises Pravin Gordhan passing away at 75. The team reflects on his legacy and impact on South African politics, as well as reactions to his death from the public and political figures.

Sports lovers, you won’t want to miss our chat on Bafana Bafana’s thrilling Afcon qualifiers. Plus, we celebrate Ronwen Williams’ historic Ballon d’Or nomination – marking a milestone for South African football.

Lastly, we touch on the latest drama in the music industry. This week Samthing Soweto voiced his frustration for not being credited on DJ Maphorisa and Mas Musiq’s track Amalanga Awafani.

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Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Gary Van Niekerk has hit back at reports that he is refusing to resign, saying the media is conspiring — The Herald in particular — to paint him in a bad light.

In this week’s episode of Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann, Van Niekerk lashes out, defending his tenure as mayor.

In the episode, The Herald editor Rochelle de Kock responds to Van Niekerk’s assertions. HeraldLIVE

The opportunity to grow digital payments amongst small merchants in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Anthony Usmar, head of acceptance at Nedbank.

The banker highlights efforts to increase digital payments for SMEs; reasons why cash is still dominant in SA; benefits and drawbacks of cash use; and the economic realities driving adoption.

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Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

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Creative Nestlings is bridging the gap by providing creatives with the access to knowledge and opportunities they often lack in partnership with YOCO and V&A Waterfront Artist Alliance is providing emerging creatives with support, financial management, guidance and access to resources to help build sustainable businesses.

The series of workshop for creatives will take place in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. The Durban workshop will take place in 21 September 2024.

We speak to Creative Nestlings Dillion s Phiri and Loco's Marcello Schermer.

The move to grow one of Johannesburg’s boutique consulting firms into a large player is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sandiso Sibisi, founder and CEO of COOi Studios.

Topics of discussion: COOi’s business model; performance since launch; trends in technology innovation; acquiring customers; and how the business has funded itself over time.

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We sat down with the incredible Yolanda Monyai, a woman who is conquering the modeling world, rocked the Big Brother Mzansi house, and is inspiring countless others along the way. Get ready to be amazed as Yolanda spills the tea on her journey from gracing billboards to advocating for vitiligo awareness.

The ANC will deal with its members who plotted with MK Party (MKP) leader Jacob Zuma to defeat the party, leading to the MKP’s surprising election performance.

In this episode of Wanted Beauty, on the Wanted Podcast, “you are what you eat” takes on whole new meaning. We present the most buzzworthy ingredients to incorporate into your diet and skincare - from turmeric to ingestible collagen. WANTED Beauty is presented by Mathahle Stofile and Nokubonga Thusi. It sees the two beauty editors in unfiltered conversation about Beauty and Wellbeing - including trends, products they love, useful tips and interviews with industry experts and other intriguing guests.

This episode centres on the story of Nompumelelo, a mother of three expecting her fourth child, who is grappling with the decision to leave her marriage after years of betrayal and deception.

Gogo Zipho addresses Nompumelelo’s concerns with compassion and insight, providing her with a spiritual and cultural roadmap to navigate the complexities of her situation. The episode touches on critical questions such as the spiritual impact of ending a marriage, the necessary rituals for leaving a marital home and the protection of children's spiritual wellbeing.

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Amazon’s progress in SA launching in May is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rob Koen, MD of Amazon Sub-Saharan Africa.

Topics of discussion include: an outline of performance since launch; trends in consumer spending; what is proving popular; and effort to increase the range of items available for purchase.

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Mohlomi Keletso Maubane takes us through the history of the Lions of Cameroon who put Africa on the map. The West Africans have a rich history of football heritage with many star players littered throughout their folklore.

Mohlomi Keletso Maubane discusses the ground breaking South African goal keeper Andre Arendse. A player who has had a glittering career spanning over two decades and different countries and clubs. Learn more about one of Bafana Bafana's greats.

Take a trip through South African Football history and how it survived Apartheid with journalist Mohlomi Maubane. Hear about how South African football was segregated through different federations whilst only White South Africans benefitted on the global stage and how all of this changed through the course of history.

When medical student Tshepang Pitse suddenly stops answering her dad's calls and messages he presumes his daughter is deep in her studies, but when a horrific discovery is made in her boyfriend's freezer, a terrible tale of abuse and manipulation spills out. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

At the age of just 32 and with a possibly illustrious political career ahead of him, acting ANC national spokesperson Zuko Godlimpi admits that the prospect of inheriting a dying party keeps him up at night.

Retired football coach Walter Rautmann reflects on magical stories of clubs using muti and talks about an ordeal with intruders and surviving a death scare. SowetanLIVE

A kwaito legend, a maestro of a genre that shaped South African music to where it is in the late 90's and early 2000s. Born Sandile Ngwenya known to many as 'Mapaputsi' took his last breath on Thursday 5 September 2024.
According to a statement from his family, Mapaputsi met his untimely death after a short illness. The family would like to request for some space and privacy in processing the news and making plans for his burial and memorial service. TshisaLIVE

Deputy president Mashatile has pushed for the law to be amended to allow police to shoot freely in violent situations and says there is nothing to analyse as criminals are killing cops. He has told justice minister Thembi Simelane to look into reviewing and amending the legislation.

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Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

Our bodies change with time and as we get older it becomes harder to achieve that youthful shape we once had.

There are many factors that contribute to us feeling like we will never reach our “dream body”. But can having enough money help you buy it?

This week on The S’wana Know Podcast, Annelisa and Kelly Kelz chat about South African celebrity Khanyi Mbau’s recent cosmetic surgery and her take on beauty and body standards and self-love.

They also discuss the misconceptions of cosmetic procedures and the permanency of surgery. HeraldLIVE

Bob Group’s strategy to grow in SA’s e-commerce market is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Andy Higgins, MD of Bob Group.

Topics of discussion include: Bob Group’s business model; history; areas of growth; local e-commerce trends; factors driving adoption; and the company’s smart locker ambitions.

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Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Bongani Baloyi on Thursday announced he has decided to deregister his party, Xiluva, with the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) to join the MK Party led by Jacob Zuma.

Tired of being shunted from pillar to post, the Markman Business Forum has launched a public advocacy campaign to compel the metro and the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) to address its proposals to stem the steep decline of infrastructure in the industrial node and across Nelson Mandela Bay.

At the centre of the forum’s frustration is access to the Ranger-Neptune link at the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

Tempers flared on June 11 when the forum and a crowd of worker, business and community representatives opened the emergency gate between the northeast end of Markman’s Ranger and Neptune roads on the western edge of the SEZ.

The action was intended as a symbolic protest, but the gate was swiftly welded shut by the corporation which has since, according to the forum, demanded access payments of more than R1m.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Markman Business Forum spokesperson Graham Taylor. HeraldLIVE

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A few months ago Eskom was the black sheep of public opinion, but last month we reported that the utility recorded its highest energy generation levels in six years.
It’s not out of the woods yet — chairperson Mteto Nyati says they will execute remaining aspects of Eskom’s recovery plan.
Nyati shares the formula they used to rescue Eskom from the brink of collapse.
Two years ago the president roped him in to help save the power utility. Nyati speaks about the plans they implemented to get to where there is no load-shedding for at least 160 consecutive days, the longest period in a while. He, however, is reluctant to say load-shedding has ended.
Load-shedding reached its peak in 2022 and last year to beginning of this year.
The utility regularly receives financial bailouts from government. Nyati says that will soon end because Eskom will stand on its own feet.
“We are saving from last year. Already in this financial year which start[ed] on 1st of April we have saved R10bn on last year.”
He talks to our digital politics editor, Lizeka Tandwa, in this episode of the Sunday Times Politics Weekly about the criticality of the leadership change in the company, which included appointing Dan Marokane as CEO and the importance of the executives’ relationship with him.

Legendary musician and producer Sello “Chicco” Twala says he'd prefer his drug addict son Longwe to be jailed rather than steal from others and do drugs on the streets.This after he opened a case of theft against his sons, Longwe, 39, and Sello, 34, who he says stole recording equipment from his studios in August.

He also addressed claims linking Longwe to the murder of soccer star Senzo Meyiwa.

Twala was addressing the media before Longwe's first appearance in the Randburg magistrate's court on Wednesday. TshisaLIVE

Renowned polygamist and businessman Musa Mseleku says one doesn't need money to practice polygamy.

Mseleku was speaking during an interview on Podcast Affirmation with host Sizwe Blose, where he unpacked the realities of isithembu. TshisaLIVE

Mukuru’s ongoing efforts to push financial inclusion through technology is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sandy Rheeder, Mukuru’s chief information officer (CIO).

Through the discussion, Rheeder highlights Mukuru’s business model; gaining market share in African payments; the company’s technology investment; and effort to empower more women.

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Acting President Paul Mashatile says criminals have become brazen, undermining the state to the point where 39 police were killed on duty the 2023/24 financial year.

In this episode of the Business Day Spotlight podcast, Business Day deputy editor Tiisetso Motsoeneng is in conversation with CEO of Sasol, Simon Baloyi.

The newly appointed CEO is preparing to jack up the amount of money the energy giant spends towards its future, saying R1bn annual spending simply won’t cut it in a world increasingly shunning fossil fuels.

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A young woman delivers her baby boy at home one month before his due date. As neighbours gather to help, accusations begin to fly and soon Nolubabalo Nomsuka is swept up in a torrent of lies and assumptions that will change her life forever. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared war against gangsters, construction mafias and extortionists, commending police who killed criminals in a shoot-out.

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KWV’s strategy to grow its brandy business is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by John Loomes, CEO at KWV.

Topics of discussion include: the size and scope of KWV's operation; competitive advantages accruing to the company; size of the global brandy market; KWV’s share; and growth strategy.

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Gospel singer Solly Moholo is in ICU and his family is requesting for assistance.

TshisaLIVE reported that he fell ill during his tour in Botswana at the weekend and was rushed taken to hospital.

Fellow musicians including music producer Chicco Twala, gospel singer Rebecca Malope, and kwaito legend Doc Shebeleza, spoke with TshisaLIVE reporter Kgomotso Moganedi about the assisting the singer. TshisaLIVE

Rhodes University has temporarily suspended part of its academic programme, including formal undergraduate lectures, tutorials, and practicals, on Friday during severe disruptions to its municipal water supply.

In this episode, Nokuthula Khwela offers valuable insights for aspiring and established travel creators aiming to build a successful career in the industry. She emphasizes the importance of finding a niche, building a strong portfolio, and the power of collaboration to open doors to new opportunities. Nokuthula also discusses strategies to increase visibility through social media, blogging, and leveraging key travel opportunities like Travel Month. She highlights the significance of maintaining good relationships within the industry, reflecting on her experiences with brands and her participation as a panelist at Africa Travel Indaba.

Jason Swartz of the Old Mutual Investment Group provides a pulse check of the market and shares his views on whether the JSE's recent rally marks a shift in foreign investment sentiment. Amid fears of a US recession, Swartz also provides insights into how an actual recession could play out in the local markets, plus the impact the US election outcomes could have in shaping the global economy.

Whether you’re scrolling through TikTok, Instagram or YouTube, you’ve likely stumbled upon interactive videos where creators invite us into their personal routines, showing us everything from makeup transformations to outfit choices.

This week on The S’wana Know Podcast, Annelisa and Kelly Kelz explore a trend that’s taken social media by storm with more than 13.3-million posts on TikTok: the “Get Ready with Me” (#GRWM) phenomenon. HeraldLIVE

There are plans to place about 500 available dolosse along the N2 entering Nelson Mandela Bay from east to address recent incidents of flooding from the sea along that stretch of road.

Unusually high seas in recent months have resulted in the N2 being covered in rocks washed up by the sea and long queues of traffic had to be diverted and the debris cleared off the road.

This as the dolosse — designed to secure the shore from heavy seas along the N2 — have slowly been subsiding.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to SA National Roads Agency (Sanral) project manager Danfred Adams who says apart from the immediate plan to address the problem, the agency is engaging with the Transnet National Port Authority (TNPA) on a long-term project which is expected to kick off in November.

“There have now been three events in the last three months which is quite unusual,” he said.

“Prior to that, we had one event in five to seven years so obviously we’ve from our side had to increase efforts and put certain measures in place.

“What we detected upon inspection on Saturday morning is that there is a bit of erosion and wash away that’s starting to occur next to the N2, so from a road authority perspective we need to look at what we can put in place to protect the N2 from further damage.”

We also speak to Nelson Mandela Bay climate resilience project lead Gary Koekemoer who says more dolosse are needed in place, possibly other concrete defences, to ensure the road remains unaffected. HeraldLIVE

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Efforts to increase funding for sustainable business models in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Catherine Wijnberg, founder and CEO of Fetola, together with Maluta Netshaulu, senior lead green economy portfolio for corporate social investment at Nedbank.

Through the discussion, the team explains issues faced by SMEs in access funding for sustainably led models; the partnership created to form Hloolo; getting SMEs to become investment ready; and the evolution of sustainability in corporate SA.

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KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says if you are issued with a gun licence, defend yourself — because if you surrender, criminals will use your firearm illegally, possibly to kill someone else.

To help South Africans make informed decisions when financially planning for their golden years, Old Mutual has developed a two-pot retirement calculator, with versions specifically for their customers and the public. Here, Old Mutual's Qa’id Wingrove explains how these tools can help you discover the estimated value of your savings pot and, importantly, understand the tax implications of making a withdrawal from it.

Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke reported that 2.6 million households have experienced burglary over the past five years.

Reports that Justice Minister Thembi Simelani took what she calls loans worth R575 600 from a financial advisor who paid her out of commissions he had earned as part of the looting of the VBS bank should be enough for President Cyril Ramaphosa to require her immediate resignation. That the payments to the minister were made -- to buy a Sandton coffee shop -- are not contested. She insists they were legal but so then does everyone else found in possession of the proceeds of crime.

The economic reality of professional sport in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from Booth Africa, Bongani Mthombeni and Matthew Booth.

Through the discussion, the team highlights, Booth Africa’s business model; areas of improvement in the local football ecosystem; the financial plight of many professional athletes following retirement; and efforts to improve grassroots access to football facilities.

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A crime analyst has warned that if crooks are let off the hook over protection money extortion they may even take over the state.
Last week concerning news of protection money being extorted from vulnerable individuals and businesses in Mthatha made headlines.
In Kraaifontein, Cape Town, a pensioner selling food on the street was shot dead for refusing to pay protection money.
Independent crime analyst Dr Chris De Kock says there should be strict application of the law. “If this thing carries on, we can easily slide into the type of situation that you have in Haiti, where gangs and criminals literally take over even the state. If we don’t want to go there, we will have to fight all these organised criminals.”

Letoya Makhene, the former Generations actress turned sangoma, finds herself embroiled in controversy as allegations about her spiritual practices and personal life dominate headlines.

Recently she was featured on the Moja Love show Fake Gobela, where one of her former initiates accused her of being a fraudulent traditional healer, adding to the public dispute between Makhene and her soon-to-be ex-wife Lebo Keswa.

The initiate claims his initiation journey under Makhene was abruptly cut short due to alleged abuse by Keswa, leading him to leave Makhene’s home. He accused Makhene of owing him money, arguing he did not receive the training he paid for.

While the personal dispute between Makhene and Keswa continues to unravel publicly, both parties have alleged abuse against each other in various interviews. However, the controversy surrounding Makhene’s practices as a gobela — particularly the accusations made by the initiate — has sparked wider debate in the traditional healing community.

In this episode, host Gogo Zipho is joined by Mkhulu Manzolwandle as we explore key issues in the traditional healing community, such as the rights and responsibilities of gobelas and their initiates and how grievances should be addressed.

Respected as an elder in the traditional healing community, Mkhulu Manzolwandle assists us in discussing various topics, including whether initiates are entitled to refunds if they are dissatisfied with their training, how to bring up grievances with a gobela and the ethics of transferring initiates to another mpande (initiation school).

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When a family is attacked by a stranger in their home, three of their members are shot and struck with an axe. As police quickly arrest one bloodied fleeing perpetrator another remains unaccounted for - but he's closer than anyone thinks. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

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Tune in to our latest podcast episode where Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini dive deep into the latest political shake-ups and controversies.

The discussion kicks off with Floyd Shivambu's dramatic exit from the EFF to join the MK Party, sparking tension and heated reactions from Julius Malema.

The hosts also explore the fishy details surrounding 95 Libyans who fraudulently entered South Africa, and a shocking case of ID fraud involving a stolen Home Affairs stamp.

Plus, hear the latest on the extortion crisis targeting medical practices. Don't miss this explosive episode!

While former EFF deputy president's move to the MK Party has hurt the EFF, MKP deputy president John Hlophe his deployment was on merit, not to destroy the EFF.
“He [Shivambu] is a very experienced politician, he is sharp like a razor,” said Hlophe.
Shivambu's resignation from the EFF has caused turmoil in the party, with leader Julius Malema lashing out earlier this week and repeatedly referring to “betrayal for personal gains”.

Our editor Siphiwe Mpye speaks to Wanted Food columnist, Steve Steinfeld. Steinfeld, or The Joburg Foodie, as many will know him, writes our ‘Hot Seat’ column, reviewing the very best restaurants in South Africa and the world. In our July Issue, Steinfeld wrote about a pilgrimage to Modena, Italy, to interview Canadian Chef Jessica Rosval. Rosval is head chef at Al Gatto Verde, a restaurant at Casa Maria Luigia, Chef Massimo Bottura’s s three-Michelin-key boutique hotel set, in the Modena countryside.
In this episode, you’ll hear about Rosval, Al Gatto Verde’s unique dishes cooked on fire, sustainability and how the sense of family or community in Bottura’s universe shines through. Steve also speaks about another Rosval project, Roots restaurant. A self-sustaining social initiative that welcomes migrant women from all over the world and imparts culinary and operational skills that equip them with the tools to find employment or open their establishments.
Later in the chat, he explores trends in the South African culinary scene – from the slowdown in new restaurant openings at the beginning of the year and social initiatives by local chefs; to the increasing Africanisation of menus and what we can expect from him in the next while.

His construction site has been hit with many delays because of local dodgy SMMes who want a stake in the project which does not belong to the state. SowetanLIVE

MTN strategy for growth and AI is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ralph Mupita, group CEO at MTN.

Topics of discussion include the group’s performance over five years; plans for growth; challenges in the sector; opportunity; and thoughts around AI use in telecoms.

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MTN’s financial performance for the six month to end June 2024, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tsholofelo Molefe, group CFO at MTN.

Through the discussion, Molefe outlines the company’s interim results; challenges that pulled down earnings; the impact of weaker currencies; and the group’s strategy to weather the current storm.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Former EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu says he is not in the business of pleasing the egos of those who feel betrayed.
Shivambu was announced as the MK Party's national organiser on Thursday at the party’s media briefing.
He spoke to the media for the first time after his departure from the party he helped start. Shivambu said the opposition should put aside their “very strong egos”.
“We should unite all the progressive forces into a common agenda because this thing of small parties [is] not sustainable for the future of black people in South Africa. When you have multiple of these, they end up being fiefdoms of individuals.”
Earlier this week EFF leader Julius Malema addressed his party members in Gauteng after Shivambu’s shock exit, and repeatedly said the party had been “confronted by betrayal of our struggle for economic freedom in exchange for personal gains”, telling prominent members to speak up during the party’s “testing moment”.

DA provincial leader Andrew Whitfield is cautious to use the words coalition or partnership but says his party is in “informal discussions” with the ANC, engaging in scenarios to bring about stability in Nelson Mandela Bay.

The Herald reported this week that the ANC had its eye on the mayoral seat in the Bay, with the party looking to team up with the DA to form a new government in the city.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, Whitfield says his heart is on “putting the people of Nelson Mandela Bay first”.

We also speak to ANC MP and the party’s chief whip, Loyiso Magqashela who says “we are very concerned with making sure the people on the ground receive the best out of any coalition”. HeraldLIVE

Life As A Freelancer, host Nokuthula Khwela chats with Lulama, a journalist by training who now drives for Bolt while navigating life as a wife and mother. Lulama shares her unexpected career twists, from stepping away from journalism to working an office job and eventually hitting the road as a driver. Despite detours, her passion for communications remains strong, and she’s on a mission to get back into the field.

Julius Malema let’s in know what he thinks of Floyd Shivambu and the rest of the world. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Legendary musician Blondie Makhene feels betrayed and disappointed by his daughter's ex-partner.This after the former Generations actress was accused of being a fake gobela (traditional healer) by one of her initiates who roped in Moja Love's show to confront Letoya on TV.On the show, Letoya tried to contain herself but ended up snapping at Kabelo for being used by her ex-partner Lebo Keswa to humiliate her on TV. TshisaLIVE

When a man is arrested for rape in 2014, his victim believes justice will move swiftly for her. The system, though, was not geared up to properly deal with this serial predator and soon multiple victims will fall through the cracks and be forced to find their own justice. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

ActionSA’s Nobuhle Mthembu has been elected as the new speaker of the City of Johannesburg. Mthembu received 180 votes to the DA’s Nonhlanhla Sifumba's 68. This was announced during an extraordinary council meeting on Wednesday.

The use of data to to improve customer experiences, a means to push up sales and other business outcomes, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tammy Wilson-Schultz, chief strategy officer at Wavemaker SA

Wilson-Schultz highlights Wavemaker’s business model; the trend of data led customer engagement; strategies used to boost engagement and sales for companies; and how the company has positioned itself locally.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

The silence of popular EFF members during former deputy leader Floyd Shivambu's resignation has irritated party leader Julius Malema.
Malema read a section of the party’s constitution which obliges members not to be silent when the organisation is being “attacked”.
Malema’s rant comes after Shivambu defected to Jacob Zuma’s MK Party. Shivambu and MP Mzwanele Manyi resigned last week.
It's expected that other party members could also leave.
Leaders who are usually vocal but who have been silent about the latest developments since Shivambu’s departure include Dali Mpofu, who is associated with Zuma as his advocate, and Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. There have been rumours that they are among those who intend to leave the EFF.

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects your stomach. It can cause sores and inflammation in the lining of your stomach or the upper part of your small intestine. For some people, an infection can lead to stomach cancer. The disease is a pressing public health concern across Africa.

EFF leader Julius Malema says Floyd Shivambu will be replaced by Sinawo Tambo in Parliament.

This comes after Shivambu last week announced his sudden departure from the party to join the MK party.

Malema also said Mwzanele Manyi who also left the EFF will be replaced by Nazier Paulsen in parliament.

Cell C’s move to refreshe its brand image is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jorge Mendes, CEO at Cell C.

The discussion highlights Cell C’s rebranding; how the mobile operator is looking to position itself in the market; plans to better compete; the value and perception of its brand; and an outlook for the mobile provider going forward.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula believes former EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu will not last in Jacob Zuma's MK Party, saying he would likely suffer from a “cabinet reshuffle”.

Gospel legend Rebecca Malope is grateful for sustaining minor injuries after falling on stage at Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule's funeral over the weekend.

Speaking to TshisaLIVE reporter Kgomotso Moganedi, the gospel legend said it was embarrassing for her and her late friend would have laughed if she was alive.

Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi outlines promising economic plans that will “break the backbone of unemployment” like expanding Gautrain for residents and plans to make Gauteng a world class province the government o provincial unity has for the province.
Lesufi warns the ANC is a sinking ship and speaks on the government of national unity.
He exclusively speaks to Sunday Times political journalist Kgothatso Madisa a day after he delivered his state of the province address. Lesufi says “we can’t have everyone coming here [Gauteng]”

The EFF will find it very difficulty to grow, says Prof Susan Booysen, after founding member and deputy president Floyd Shivambu turned his back on the red berets and headed to the MK Party (MKP).

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi believes the biggest injustice to victims of Marikana massacre 12 years after the miners’ deaths has been a “failure” to initiate a criminal investigation against former president Jacob Zuma and former minister of police Nathi Mthethwa.

Friday marked 12 years since 34 mineworkers were killed by police during a strike outside Lonmin Mine in Marikana, in North West.

Speaking to TimesLIVE reporter Sinesipho Schrieber Vavi he was disappointed that politicians who led the state at the time faced no legal consequences for the massacre.

The state of SA’s economy three months after the general election is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sanisha Packirisamy, chief economist at Momentum Investments Group.

The discussion highlights Momentum’s SA economic report for July; market perceptions of SA’s GNU; policy reforms needed to restore confidence over the long term; impact of elections; and expected interest rates cuts.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Premium beer brand Amstel, premiered its groundbreaking new game show, Friends of Amstel: The Challenge. Artists and brand managers spoke to TshisaLIVE. TshisaLIVE

Watch Nedbank Commercial Banking’s National Head of Retail Services, Karen Keylock, and Andrea Ellens, Business Development Manager at Trade Intelligence, discuss what the future holds for fuel retailers in South Africa. With factors such as declining fuel demand and a struggling economy thwarting growth efforts, Karen and Andrea examine ways for the fuel retail sector to remain profitable and resilient.

Navigating the current economic landscape

Nelson Mandela Bay schools have been in the headlines over the past few days — and not always for good reasons.

It emerged this week that the Eastern Cape education department was investigating allegations that a grade 1 teacher at Herbert Hurd Primary School in Newton Park had forced some children to lick up food that had spilt on the classroom floor.

The Gqeberha teacher was given a final written warning on Tuesday.

On Thursday, The Herald reported on desperate teachers who, fed up with the unruly behaviour of children and regular acts of vandalism at Bonzai School in Sydenham, downed tools in a last-ditch effort to regain control of the situation.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to education expert Prof Jonathan Jansen, who says the education system is broken. HeraldLIVE

EFF deputy president and founding member Floyd Shivambu has quit the party to join the MK party.

Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda Quits: He will not be missed. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

A memorial service was held on Tuesday at the Oasis of Life Family Church in Daveyton for veteran actress Connie Chiume, who died aged 72 on August 6 after a short illness. Fellow Black Panther Dr John Kani reminisces on the time he and Chiume arrived in the United States to shoot Black Panther. Actor Ownen Sejake described Chiume through a poem. A funeral service will be held on August 15 at the same venue.

The growth in SA’s hotel and conferencing is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Gary Koetser, CEO of Century City Conference Centre and Hotels (CCCCH).

The discussion highlights the growth of conferencing Cape Town’s competitive market; CCCCH’s business model; investment into the company’s facilities; and an outlook for the sector.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production

Since SA's Government of National Unity came into effect the rand has retained its strength and major stocks on the JSE are making impressive gains. Is this early economic enthusiasm a temporary surge, reminiscent of “Ramaphoria”? Or is it indicative of lasting and meaningful change? Adriaan Pask, chief investment officer at PSG Wealth, shares his views in this informative podcast.

Rise Mzansi leader and former Business Day editor Songezo Zibi says the Government of National Unity has seven months to get the country out of the woods. And he tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that the DA is simply incapable of understanding why its competitors behave the way they do.

The ANC has forwarded finance MMC and regional chairperson Dada Morero's name as the party's candidate for the executive mayor of Johannesburg.

This comes after embattled Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda submitted his resignation on Tuesday morning.

Morero’s nomination was announced during a media briefing by the ANC in greater Johannesburg held on Tuesday afternoon.

Miss South Africa Mia le Roux is deaf but can hear thanks to the hearing implant she received through donations from her community.

In this crossover episode with Jonathan Ball's Pagecast podcast, I interview Dr Brin Hodgskiss about our new true crime book Killer Stories - Conversations with South African Serial Murderers. Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

In this episode of the BBK Unplugged Podcast, we chat with Michael Owen, the former professional footballer reflects on the EPL season a head . He tells BBK that Pep Guardiola’s attempt for an unparalleled fifth consecutive English Premier League title may be scuppered by his student Mikel Arteta.

Standard Banks’s technology talent investment is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Gerald Perumal, head of strategy and enablement for Standard Bank’s technology division.

The banker highlights the place of hackathon’s in Standard Bank’s talent acquisition and product development strategy; the bank’s current technology investment philosophy; staff retention; and growth of financial technology.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.Producer is Demi Buzo.

Four armed men robbed school pupils, parents and teachers of their belongings during an award ceremony in Motherwell, Gqeberha.

Life As A Freelancer Podcast host, Nokuthula Khwela dives into the vibrant world of women's empowerment events, exploring their value for freelancers, especially during Women's Month in South Africa. As freelancers, our time is precious, so we must choose wisely when deciding which events to attend.

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has launched a disciplinary process against three senior party leaders implicated in the Zondo state capture report: Malusi Gigaba, David Mahlobo and Cedric Frolick.

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

The Olympic season only comes once every four years and it’s always a huge topic of discussion. So naturally Annelisa and Kelly Kelz had to discuss all things Olympics before the Paris season comes to an end.

This week they chat everything from the cardboard beds to the athlete’s nails and about how medallists don’t get any prize money.

Annelisa also tries to convince Kelly Kelz that she can join the Olympic swimming team, doing the backstroke in 2028. HeraldLIVE

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Mboro's one act unravels in what seems like a biblical drama. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Home Affairs says its planning to press criminal charges after alleged fraud in Miss SA contested's citizenship.

“A crime that works very well” is how private investigator Mike Bolhuis describes the spate of kidnappings in Nelson Mandela Bay recently.

Since March, there have been at least six reported cases of kidnappings in the Bay alone, with more reported in other parts of the Eastern Cape.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Bolhuis who also gives some tips on how to protect yourself in the event of kidnapping and how to deal with it in the aftermath. HeraldLIVE

A push to expand s is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bongani Sithole, CEO of 54 Collective.

Topics of discussion include: 54 Collective’s rebranding; strategy for investing in African startups; the state of venture capital investment on the continent; and the influence of high interest rates on startup funding.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

The death of legendary actress Connie Chiume has rocked Mzansi's TV industry. Cast members from Gomora who starred alongside her as Mam'Sonto poured voiced their heartfelt condolences to TshisaLIVE. TshisaLIVE

Police minister Senzo Mchunu is concerned recent crimes in the country are leading police to undocumented foreigners.

In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Liézal Mostert from ENS’s Intellectual Property team. They discuss the role of IP in empowering women in business, as well as how to get more women involved in the fast-developing IP practice area.

After a longtime hiatus, Elaine real name Ndivhuwo Mukheli has made a musical comeback releasing her first single 'Waiting on You' ahead of her debut album. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, the singer reflects on her journey and what people can expect from her in future. TshisaLIVE

The great aunt of Mboro's grandchildren says the controversial pastor had taken the children last week when they were supposed to get treatment for an ailment. Kgadi Gele said they then went to his house to get them but he refused, kicked them out and also threatened them with pangas that he was also seen brandishing on a video that has since gone viral. SowetanLIVE

Combative and passionate South African investor and industrialist Vuslat Bayoglu and Peter Bruce cross swords over the virtues of coal and renewable energy in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge but both agree than plans in the latest Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to build a new 3 000MW gas-fired power station are plain mad. Why pay dollars to import gas when you can buy South African coal in Rands?

ANC member and former Gauteng MEC for human settlements, co-operative governance and traditional affairs and former deputy speaker in the Gauteng legislature Uhuru Moiloa says if the Freedom Charter is fully implemented parties such as the EFF , MK wouldn't exist in 2024. Moiloa was speaking on TimesLIVE original podcast 30 Years of Democracy Podcast .

The security risks associated with digital payments is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Chris Boxall, FNB’s head of card transact and fraud detection.

Topics of discussion include: the growth of digital payments; trend in payments technology; ways in which people are being targeted; different methods of attack and compromise; and how people can protect themselves from needlessly losing money.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

Sexual corruption happens and people often don’t even know when it happens, says Zakhona Mvelase of African Women Against Corruption Network, which is a partner in a new documentary on the topic.
“Sexual corruption is a gendered form of corruption that disproportionately affects women and girls when those entrusted with authority abuse it to obtain sexual favours.”
To raise awareness about sexual violence and abuse of power, German Development Co-operation (GIZ) South Africa, in partnership with African Women Against Corruption Network, will launch a documentary titled “Rising Voices: Unveiling Sexual Corruption in South Africa” on Thursday.
Mvelase, a founding director of the network, says anyone is a potential victim of sexual corruption and not enough is being done about the injustice.
This month is the 68th commemoration of women’s month to highlight challenges faced by women, such as oppression.

Introducing a NEW investigation from the BBC’s World of Secrets podcast: The Apartheid Killer. All the victims were black and the youngest was just 12 years old. Some relatives are still searching for the graves. They were killed during a three-year bloodbath in the 1980s, in the South African city of East London – by one person. He killed so many, he lost count. It has been 30 years since the white supremacist apartheid regime crumbled. The unresolved trauma of this time has cast a long shadow across a nation. In piecing together this story, the new season of World of Secrets exposes the disturbed past and racial injustices of South Africa itself.
Search for World of Secrets, wherever you get your podcasts.
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Interpersonal relationships and their navigation are often a seminal part of the advice sought from traditional healers.

In this episode our discussion focuses on the concerns of a listener about spiritual hygiene in a relationship.

Joining Gogo Zipho Dolamo in discussion are Asande Mahlaba (yoga practitioner and spiritualist) as well as Siphokazi Tau (a qualified sangoma, academic and feminist thinker).

While looking at intimate relations may be tricky, especially when a significant age gap exists between healer and client, today’s conversation aims to highlight intimacy and spirituality.

After the formation of the government of national unity, the DA has emerged as an important player in the alliance. The party's federal chairperson Helen Zille opens up on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly podcast about the considerations of the architecture of the GNU and her relationship with some of the ANC's top executives. She also speaks about issues such as racism, service delivery, the economy and crime.
Zille, 73, a former journalist at the Rand Daily Mail who exposed the apartheid police cover-up of Chris Hani’s assassination, also opens up about how she transitioned from journalism to politics.
Besides being a wife, she is a mother and a grandmother. She talks about how politics has affected her life.

Production by: Bulelani Nonyukela.

As John Langeveldt lay in the dark in his bedroom, he claims he could no longer take the bickering among his family members, and the axe under his nephew's bed seemed like the solution. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

In our latest podcast episode, the team—Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini—delves into whether politicians should get involved in the Miss SA saga. The team also explores the issue of teenage pregnancy, noting that the Eastern Cape remains the leader in teenage pregnancies. They touch on correctional services and the recent bust of 95 Libyans in Mpumalanga, before discussing the chaos in South African schools.

The episode concludes with a discussion on team SA's performance at the Olympics and they wish goodwill to both new and returning South African Olympic athletes.

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

The S’wana Know podcast presented by HeraldLIVE is back!

Join Annelisa and Kelly Kelz in this week’s episode, Making a Comeback, where they chat about individuals, brands and trends that redefine what it means to make a comeback.

One of those trends in the fashion industry is ballerina pumps. They also chat about the iconic comeback of Bonang with her new show B*Dazzled by Bonang, which hit SABC3 this week on Monday. HeraldLIVE

The economics of tokenisation financial assets and instruments is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Wiehann Olivier, a partner and fintech & digital asset lead at Forvis Mazars in SA.

Topics of discussion include: how tokenisation has developed over time; value of the Etherium blockchain; asset classes suited to this type of interaction; adoption in SA and other parts of the world.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Former president Jacob Zuma continues to score many firsts. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Freelancing can be exhilarating, but it also comes with its challenges. In this episode, we dive deep into the delicate balance between work and life, and how it impacts our mental well-being. Join us as we chat with Tendani, a seasoned freelance journalist and writer, about her journey to finding equilibrium. Discover practical tips, inspiring stories, and valuable insights on how to prioritize your mental health while building a successful freelance career.

Online learnings platforms that continue to grow beyond the pandemic years is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lauren Anderson, co-founder and CEO of Koa Academy.

Through the discussion, Anderson outlines Koa’s business model; drivers of growth; the company’s investment in technology; learning trends; and the place of artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

“It’s never easy, especially when you dream of being on the podium at the highest level of competition, it’s never easy to return home without a medal.”
  These are the words of Gqeberha-born Geronay Whitebooi whose Olympic medal hopes were cut short in the last 16 of the judo competition at Paris 2024.

This was Whitebooi’s second Olympics, but in reaching the last 16, having seen off Argentina’s Jacqueline Solis in her opening contest, she had bettered her return from Tokyo 2020.

“I’m pretty happy with my result, but obviously not ecstatic because everyone wants to come home with a medal,” Whitebooi said.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, she takes us through the Olympics experience, describing it as “better than Tokyo” and talks about her plans going forward.

We also speak to Olympic medallist and swimmer Ryk Neethling, who shares his thoughts on the competition in the pool so far. HeraldLIVE

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

The principal of Pretoria High School for Girls, Phillipa Erasmus, has been placed on precautionary suspension for three months amid a racism allegations probe at the school. This was announced on Tuesday by Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane.

TimesLIVE reporter, Shonisani Tshikalange spoke with EFF Tshwane spokesperson Tshegofatso Mashabane who also called for the suspension of the principle and deputy principle.

Tshikalange also spoke to some parents.

Jorge Heine, arguably Chile's most illustrious modern diplomat, tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that South Africa has no choice but to follow an Active Non-Alignment path in its diplomacy as the US and China square up to one another. Heine has been ambassador to South Africa, India and China for Chile, Latin America's most prosperous country. The world has already entered a second Cold War, he warns. The safest place is is equidistant from both.

The principal of Daveyton Skills School will face a disciplinary hearing after the report on the investigation into the death of two pupils at a discipline camp fingered her.Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane and Thembekile Graham, a project leader from Seanego Attorneys, presented the investigation findings on Tuesday.

Siphamandla Peterson, 15, and Sibusiso Sibiya, 17, drowned in April this year at Hennops River. Sibiya was trying to save Peterson but they both drowned.The report found the principal ignored the department's procedure and policies when organising the trip.

City of Johannesburg finance MMC Dada Morero says the metro management would start a process of reviewing R200 prepaid electricity charge after outcry from residents.

The municipality says it was willing to review the price with a view of decreasing it by R50. But this could only be implemented in January.

The municipality would however have to find at least R80m to cover the shortfall should it decrease the amount to R150.

According to Morero, the City was forced to introduce the surcharge to prepaid customers after Eskom withdrew the subsidy it previously offered to City Power.

The MMC was in conversation with SundayTimes politics reporter Kgothatso Madisa.

Analysing past events can provide helpful clues for investors on how to successfully navigate the unpredictable technology sector, says PSG Wealth’s Adriaan Pask.

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

The state of savings in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Babalwa Nonkenge, head of retail investments at Nedbank.

Topics of discussion include: challenges in having funds for saving in the country; the economic reality for many South African; ways in which people have more financial discipline; trends in personal finance; and the support that banks can give.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

When the sugar cane fields of Kwazulu Natal become a dumping ground for a vicious serial killer, police are playing catch-up in a terrifying game of life and death. For every move the killer makes, the police seem to be two steps behind him, and the victim count is growing. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

In this episode, the SL cabinet team: Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi and Nandi Ntini delve into this week’s compelling stories.

From the the suspension of 12 pupils from Pretoria High School for Girls over alleged racist messages shared on a WhatsApp group, to the shocking outcomes following the recent raid at Johannesburg Correctional Centre.

The team also explore the controversy surrounding Miss SA finalist Chidimma Adetshina’s story and the Mophunya family's struggle living in a former school toilet.

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

A look at the SA's economy, two months after a historic election result, from an investor’s perspective is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jacques Conradie, CEO of Peregrine Capital.

Through the discussion, Conradie outlines Peregrine’s investment strategy leading up to elections; reviews the performance of its funds in the first half of 2024; trends in global technology; local versus international investments; and outlook for the rest of the year.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Broadcaster Clement Manyathela opens up on Palestine, family, GNU and future plans. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

For a long time, the Friends of the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area (Fobwa) has looked after and promoted the Baviaanskloof but, now, it is closing down.

One of SA’s oldest protected area volunteer support groups, Fobwa was established in 2001.

The announcement on Monday of the group’s closure has sounded warning bells for the sector as it battles poaching, invasive alien plants, lack of manpower and a myriad other eco-problems.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Wilderness Foundation Africa chief executive Andrew Muir. HeraldLIVE

It’s important to remember that any decision made about retirement savings is may have long-term repercussion. With financial advice people have a better chance of understanding how two-pot will impact them especially because everyone’s circumstances differ. In this episode, Thabo Hollo sat down with Arena’s Mudiwa Gavaza to discuss the intricacies of two pot and the importance of professional financial advice.

As the implementation of the two-pot retirement system draws closer, it’s important to arm South Africans with as much information as possible to help them make informed decision about their retirement savings. This includes crushing some untruths about this new retirement system, because If not addressed through consumer education, the industry runs the risk of people making decisions about their retirement based on misconceptions.

MTN’s technology strategy and investment is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mazen Mroue, group chief technology and information officer at MTN.

The discussion highlights: technology planning for MTN; deployment of 5G technology; closing coverage gaps in rural areas; the place of satellite; and artificial intelligence (AI).

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

In this episode TimesLIVE digital politics editor Lizeka Tandwa talks to COSATU president Zingiswa Losi about the formation and the SACP stance on the government of national unity, the ANC’s path of renewal, and the party’s drop in the election results.

The actor speaks on her career and winning the best new comer award at the Simon Mabhunu Film & TV Awards. SowetanLIVE

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africa will not change its stance on Palestine despite partners in the government of national unity (GNU) holding contrary positions on the war being raged by Israel.

Tired of being a nameless freelancer in the crowd? Want to build a reputation that attracts your ideal clients? Then hit the gas, because episode 2 of Life As A Freelancer Podcast is all about supercharging your personal brand!

Dreaming of being your own boss? This episode of Life As Freelancer is your launchpad! We'll break down what freelancing is all about, from the freedom of choosing your projects to the responsibility of managing your own income. We'll explore the exciting possibilities of freelancing, along with the challenges you might encounter. Whether you're a seasoned professional considering a leap or a curious newcomer, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to decide if the freelance life is your next adventure.

Increasing interoperability between mobile money and card systems as a means to broaden Africa’s access to the global financial system is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Christian Bwakira, group chief commercial officer at Onafriq.

The discussion highlights: Onafriq’s efforts to increase mobile money penetration in Africa; challenges faced by Africans using mobile money to transact online; opportunities for remittances; and increasing interest from global payments providers.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the “private sector needs to take on the responsibility of opening up opportunities for unemployed South Africans”.

The 23-year-old law student speaks out about her identity SowetanLIVE

President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to EFF leader Julius Malema’s accusation during the debate on Ramaphosa's opening of parliament address that he is a "sellout".

Weeks after officially announcing her split from her longtime partner actress and singer Letoya Makhene, Lebo Keswa gets candid about her the alleged emotional and physical abuse she endured in her marriage and how she's dealt with the trauma. TshisaLIVE

In an interview with Lizeka Tandwa, Naledi Pandor reflects on her time as foreign minister, why she declined to be Cyril Ramaphosa’s running mate, and her relationships with powerful foreign ministers.

ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe tells Sunday Times politics editor Sibongakonke Shoba that DA federal chair Helen Zille will collapse the government of unity.
“We are not going to have a parallel government run by Helen Zille. There’s one president here and that president is President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

Join your lively hosts Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini, the dynamic trio bringing you the latest news and current affairs with a youthful twist.

In this week's episode of the SowetanLIVE Weekly News Wrap-Up, the focus was on the ongoing NSFAS saga, a tragic car crash, a media apology blunder, and the pressing issue of gender-based violence (GBV).

Radisson’s plans to grow its hotel business in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Topics of discussion include: Trappler highlights Radisson’s business model; plans for growth; the impact of a macroeconomic downturn on the travel sector; funding growth in a high interest rate environment; and factors driving traffic to hotels.
Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

Mohlomi Keletso Maubane explores football folklore with the doyen of African football journalism, Sy Lerman, who's documented pivotal moments of the South African game

In his opening of parliament address on Thursday, Ramaphosa announced that the seventh administration will continue with the implementation of the NHI, saying that he was confident of ensuring buy-in from opposing role players.

Demand for billions of rand in sustainable finance does not yet match the urgency of climate change, says Absa’s head of responsible finance, heaping pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government to push through policies aimed at bridging the gap.

In this episode Business Day Deputy Editor Tiisetso Motsoeneng is joined by chief sustainability officer at Absa Punki Modise.

The actor speaks to S Mag reporter Masego Seemela on his latest role. SowetanLIVE

Earlier on Thursday it was reported that a learner in Hammanskraal had contracted Mpox SowetanLIVE

In this edition of Business Law Focus, on Mandela Day, host Evan Pickworth interviews Natasha Wagiet, Pro Bono Manager overseeing ENS'CSI portfolio at Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha Township in Cape Town and Alexandra Township in Johannesburg.
They delve into the urgent need to protect and deliver access to justice in SA and globally as wars, poverty, and corruption continue to rage. Improving socio-economic rights and the social aspects of ESG is a pressing concern that still needs to be addressed in many areas.
Nelson Mandela, on the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (21 September 1998), offered this sage advice on how to bring about change: "The challenge posed by the next 50 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, by the next century whose character it must help to fashion, consists in whether humanity, and especially those who will occupy positions of leadership, will have the courage to ensure that, at last, we build a human world consistent with the provisions of that historic Declaration and other human rights instruments that have been adopted since 1948."

The Shamwari Private Game Reserve recently became the first big cat sanctuary in SA to be awarded accredited status by the Global Federation of Animals Sanctuaries (GFAS).

The big cat sanctuary was the brainchild of international wildlife charity Born Free, which this year celebrates its 40th anniversary.

The accreditation means Born Free’s big cat sanctuary met the federation’s stringent criteria — the only internationally recognised organisation providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries — of a genuine animal sanctuary providing humane and responsible care of the animals.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Shamwari Born Free manager Catherine Gillson. HeraldLIVE

All ears on the ground as the world waits to hear Donald Trump SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

"In this episode of 30 Years of Democracy, we sit down with Boom Shaka, one of Mzansi's most cherished groups, as they celebrate three decades in the music industry in 2024. Group members Theo Nhlengethwa and Junior Sokhela reflect on their debut single 'It’s About Time,' a hit that marked the beginning of their iconic and profound impact on South Africa’s music scene during the country’s new dawn. They also speak about the spirit of Lebo Mathosa who sadly died in 2006.
The band not only defined a sound for young people but also influenced fashion, energy, and provocative choreography, inspiring the youth of their time.

Coach Kevin Johnson admits taking the head job at Kaizer Chiefs contributed to a tainted image. SowetanLIVE

Cisco’s strategy to continue growing its business in SA in economic downturn is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Smangele Nkosi, GM of Cisco SA, at the company’s offices in Midrand’s Waterfall Precinct.

Topics of discussion include: Cisco’s current position in SA; global position around AI; the company’s current technology investments; relationship with partners; and efforts to increase tech skills in the country.

The world is closer to war than it has been for decades. As the US and China square up to each other, any of the flashpoints in the Middle East, Ukraine, Taiwan and the South China Sea could erupt at any time. All it would take is one rash act. World War 1 began with a Bosnian separatist, Gavrilo Princip, shooting and killing Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife in 1914. It turned out the world then was ripe for war, South African Institute for International Affairs chief Elizabeth Sidiropoulos tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge. And it may be ripe again now.

MPs in at least four parliamentary committees where there was no interpretation provided for languages besides English and Afrikaans did not take kindly to the failure.

When a young budding singer was brutally attacked in the middle of the day on a crowded road in Umlazi, the man's killer seemed to have no shame about his gruesome actions. What kind of rage or illogical hatred would cause someone to take the life of another in such a cruel way, and why was Lindokuhle Cele's life cut short? (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Convicted killer Luyanda Botha has failed to have a decade-old attempted rape case against him struck from the court roll.

Botha appeared in the Wynberg magistrate's court on Tuesday where he is on trial for the alleged attempted rape of a 21-year-old nursing student in 2014.

The former postal office worker is serving a life sentence for the rape and murder of 19-year-old University of Cape Town student Uyinene Mrwetyana in 2019.

The economics around reading and increasing literacy in SA takes centre stage in this focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Chris de Beer, director at Qualibooks Group.

Topics of discussion include: Qualibooks business model; trends around reading and literacy in SA; effort to improve literacy rates; challenges around access to reading material; and the place of digital platforms in closing the access gap.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

Actor says he is ready to live up to viewers’ expectations as he makes his debut on ‘Scandal!’ in August. SowetanLIVE

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

Join your lively hosts Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini, the dynamic trio bringing you the latest news and current affairs with a youthful twist.

In this episode we dive into Sports, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie's releasing the Covid-19 relief beneficiaries list takes centre stage. We also discuss Makhadzi's emotional Instagram Live session that shed some light on her struggles with the tax man. Set to premiere on Mzansi Magic on Sunday, Queen Modjadji delves into the rich history of the rain queen, a title held by matriarchal leaders of the Balobedu royal house. We speak about the court case and all important tidbits in between. And lastly we take a look at the hundreds of job seekers who lined up for only 60 available security guard positions in Pretoria.

Join your lively hosts Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini, the dynamic trio bringing you the latest news and current affairs with a youthful twist.

In this episode we dive into the new cabinet members, the challenges of policing following the viral video of an elderly woman being abused, consumers having to pay more for electricity and to wrap things up, we debate the dramatic house fire of actress Innocent Sadiki.

Raising capital through tokenisation, underpinned by blockchain technology, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Connie Bloem, co-founder and executive head at Mesh.Trade.
The discussion highlights: raising capital through tokenisation; Mesh.Trade’s business model; how tokens are being applied to real-world assets and fund raising; global trends; and the outlook for the sector.
Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Former EFF MPs Kenny Motsamai and Patrick Sindane have joined the Patriotic Alliance (PA). This was announced by the party’s deputy president, Kenny Kunene, at a press briefing on Thursday. The former EFF members expressed dissatisfaction with the EFF's stance on illegal immigrants.

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Gauteng Agriculture MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa gets her veldskoene and Afrikaans ready as she takes office. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

The high court in Pretoria found that some of the Life Esidimeni deaths were negligently caused by former Gauteng health MEC Qedani Mahlangu and former mental health director Dr Makgabo Manamela.

Judge Mmonoa Teffo, who headed the inquest, handed down judgment on Wednesday afternoon.

The inquest was investigating who was responsible for the deaths of 144 patients in 2015 and 2016.

Nearly 2,500 firearm owners who were issued competency certificates as far back as 2018, now stand to have their guns confiscated.

This is because their competency tests were done with Gqeberha gun dealer Karen Webb, who was arrested in February on a string of charges related to the illegal sale of firearms, and could be declared invalid.

Webb, 40, faces charges of fraud, defeating the ends of justice, conspiracy to smuggle firearms and providing firearms to people not allowed to possess them.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to firearms legal expert Martin Hood on the Firearms Control Act and the legality of police confiscating firearms. HeraldLIVE

The evolution of SweepSout’s business over 10 years in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from SweepSouth: Aisha Pandor, co-founder and former CEO; and Lourandi Kriel, the new CEO.

The discussion highlights: the development of SweepSouth's business over the last decade; profitability; growth plans; opportunities available in different markets; leadership changes; and fundraising efforts.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) says the strike by Gautrain workers will continue indefinitely if no meaningful offer is made.
The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) initiated mediation between Numsa and the Gautrain operator, Bombela Operating Company, to resolve the strike which began on Monday.
The mediation will take place on Wednesday.

In this episode of the Wanted Podcast, our editor Siphiwe Mpye speaks to Editor-at-Large and South Africa’s premier watch writer, Gary Cotterell, about his recent(ish) trip to Geneva, for the world’s premier horological showcase, Watches and Wonders. They look at the major industry developments and emerging trends; and close off with an analysis of Rolex’s recent announcement that they would be pulling out of South Africa.

Technology is dramatically speeding up change. The first meeting this week of the Cabinet of President Cyril Ramaphosa's new coalition Cabinet must quickly come to grips with the ferocity of the revolution rushing towards South Africa. In all probability they will ignore it. But as futurist Neil Jacobsohn tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge, we. are already behind the curve. Artificial Intelligence will change almost every aspect of our lives and while renewable energy will kill off almost 3m jobs in the coal and oil and gas industries, the International Energy Agency reckons it'll create another 13m in their place. Time to get on the bus.

Super fan Joy “‘Mama Joy”’ Chauke said she will not address any says on super fans' trips being stopped until the minister of sports, arts, and culture, Gayton McKenzie, mentions her name. SowetanLIVE

Cassidy Jacobs said the list would not be published anytime soon and that the minster still needed to meet with his department for a lekgotla. SowetanLIVE

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Instant payment for businesses in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by a team from Standard Bank’s corporate and investment bank: Stuart McDermid, executive head for product solutions, together with Nthabiseng Mohale, manager for interbank and regulator forums.

The discussion highlights: Standard Bank’s instant payments platform for corporate clients; the growth PayShap since inception; challenges associated with merchant payments; and the bank strategy to get businesses on to the platform.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

The electricity minister says there is plenty of electricity but [ordinary] people cannot afford it amid tariff increases.
He said the ministry will be aggressive in tackling energy poverty.
He told the media the country has reached “energy poverty” where people can’t afford the cost of electricity. His comments come after 100 days of no load-shedding.

As we officially enter and plan to settle into the second half of the year, per Gregorian calendar- many of us are gearing up and looking forward to the up-coming African New year, taking place in September, and the change of season it offers.

I, and many healers, share the belief that it is generally good practice to cleanse, declutter and reflect at the beginning and ending of cycles, seasons and journeys. How ever one signifies endings and beginnings in one’s own personal context is not as important as doing the spiritual work associated.

Fitting for the time of year, the conversation on pricing associated with cleansings has re-emerged on Twitter. User @LiseboMofokeng posed the question “Nah but why are river cleansings so expensive? R3500”.

Join Gogo Zipho Dolamo and guest sangoma Amina Deka Asma or Mkhulu ThandoLwethu in unpacking all that goes into cleansings.

Singer says she doesn’t take singing the national anthem lightly SowetanLIVE

Born in KwaMashu, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Zakes Bantwini is demonstrating that dreams can indeed come true as he conquers the world.The renowned South African global artist, producer, and Grammy winner celebrated a 20-year milestone in his phenomenal career in the music industry. Bantwini hosted a special 20th-anniversary concert at the Durban ICC on Friday.

Join your lively hosts Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini, the dynamic trio bringing you the latest news and current affairs with a youthful twist.

In this episode we dive into the new cabinet members, the challenges of policing following the viral video of an elderly woman being abused, consumers having to pay more for electricity and to wrap things up, we debate the dramatic house fire of actress Innocent Sadiki. SowetanLIVE

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

The growth of index tracking backed investments in the realm of employee and corporate funds is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Kgotso Thipa, head of investment distribution and servicing at Liberty Corporate Benefits.

The discussion highlights: the size of Liberty’s index tracking portfolios; how passive investment strategies contribute to achieving financial goals; growing demand from pension funds for effective index tracking options; insights and lessons learned from the past decade; and possible future trends.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

In this edition of Business Law Focus host, Evan Pickworth, interviews Mihlali Sitefane, founder of Sitef & Co. They discuss the future of junior mining against the backdrop of weak economic growth and regulatory complexity.

Sitefane explains that while junior miners in South Africa face challenges such as navigating complex regulatory frameworks, securing investment, and meeting ESG requirements, there are also significant opportunities, particularly with the increasing demand for critical metals and ongoing efforts to create a more conducive environment for exploration.

It was unfair for postpaid customers to pay a service fee while prepaid customers were excused, says City Power after imposing a R200 monthly charge for residents.
The order received backlash from the public amid tough economic times.

Gayton McKenzie looking to democratise "people's" sports and pastimes. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Mamelodi Sundowns confirmed parting ways with head coach Rulani Mokwena on Wednesday.

Mokwena had a four-year contract with the Brazilians and had only just finished the first year, in which he won a seventh successive league title, his fourth overall with the team in the past four years. SowetanLIVE

The national and provincial government elections have come and gone and now the country faces a new challenge as it navigates SA’s first national coalition government since democracy.

But just how did we get to this point?

And where to from here?

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to political analyst Ntsikelelo Breakfast. HeraldLIVE

The economics of SA’s funeral insurance sector in 2024 is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Clinton Macdonald from KGA Life.

The discussion looks at: economics of funeral insurance in SA; headwinds facing the industry; competition; technology investment; and an outlook for the sector.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

Rapper Rashid Kay speaks about music, the state of the hip-hop industry and the Back To The City Festival.

The Rapper has collaborated with singer AB Crazy on a joint EP titled Brotherhood. Having established a strong camaraderie over the years, the talented pair are excited to present a collection of soulful hip-hop tracks they believe will resonate with listeners.

Rashid Kay is celebrated as one of the driving forces behind the Back To The City Festival, the country's premier hip-hop showcase. TshisaLIVE

Dad of bright third-year student opens up on the pain of losing his beloved daughter as killer gets hefty sentence. Oscar Magomani still has one of the last messages his daughter Karabo Maluleke sent him shortly before her disappearance and murder.

Gauteng ANC head of elections Lebogang Maile says they are not in a coalition with the DA and would not be bullied by the party.This follows yet another standoff with the DA in Gauteng over the creation of a provincial government of unity on Monday.
Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi delayed the announcement of his cabinet for the second time in eight days on Monday.Lesufi initially postponed the announcement on June 23 after receiving a call to do so from national leadership.

An employee in Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi’s office has applied for a protection order against MEC Faith Mazibuko after an altercation in March. SowetanLIVE

DA leader John Steenhuisen says the party did not join the government of national unity (GNU) for positions but to ensure the voice of DA voters will be heard for the first time in every cluster.
The combination of portfolios they negotiated ensures they've achieved this end, he said.

Former DA leader Tony Leon has emerged mightily relieved to get his life back after two weeks spent in the political cauldron he left behind more than a decade ago. He tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that DA ministers in President Cyril Ramaphosa's are not going to be hogtied and will be able to make their presence felt. Though dominant, the ANC nevertheless has "negative power" in the GNU in that while it can stop policy initiatives it doesn't agree with, it can't stop alternatives surfacing.

The MK Party says the GNU is a sellout deal by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who shut out the MK Party and “black parties” like the EFF in talks.
The party had been clear that they would never work with the ANC if Ramaphosa was at the helm.

Strategies around banking technology, in service of greater financial inclusion, in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Heidi Custers, digital transformation director at Backbase.

The discussion examines some of the fundamental shifts banks can take towards servicing customers better; demographic factors working in favour of Africa; the mobile money revolution; ways in which finance houses can make use of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI); and an outlook for the sector.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

When Julia Engelhorn divorced her husband Mario, she had no idea that a spark of fury had been ignited within him which would soon lead to an explosion of pain and grief for her entire family. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

The use of technology to increase power savings in the home in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jon Kornik, co-founder and CEO of Plentify.

Topics of discussion include: Plentify’s business model; power consumption trends in SA; the move to increase power usage efficiency; the opportunity for smart home based businesses; and how the company has funded its operations.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

Racist rants such as those by suspended DA MP Renaldo Gouws appear to show efforts to unite South Africa after apartheid did not yield the desired results. Do racists rehabilitate?
If you browse the archives, you will find apartheid ended because it was unsustainable after years of boycotts and sanctions by the international community. This and civil disobedience by the black majority, coloureds, Indians and some whites who fought to make the country ungovernable.
Fresh from the racist years, South Africa embarked on practical campaigns to unite the rainbow nation, but it seems racists are hell-bent on airing their views.
“Racism is human nature,” says Gabriel Crouse, executive director of the South African Institute of Race Relations' (IRR) legal division, questioning Nelson Mandela’s acclaimed “no-one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin” view.
An IRR poll shows 80% of black people do not experience racism. According to Crouse, racism is worsened by politicians and the media.
Crouse is challenged by Ahmed Kathrada Foundation antiracism programme manager Rethabile Ratsomo, who says the institute does not have a true understanding and its research doesn't reflect the day-to-day racism that exists.
South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) chair Chris Nissen says racial tensions must be seen against the background of colonialism and apartheid.
“We have not dealt with the issue of race; we smooth it over, hence we see in the commission that one of the highest number of complaints are about racism, because we have not tackled racism's root cause: prejudice.
“It's not about human nature. Racism is an ideology, racism is being taught and racism comes from one group of people who think they are better than others.”

Apartheid resemblance?
Orania, the Afrikaner town in the Northern Cape, has come under scrutiny, with many saying the town resembles apartheid. It was established in 1991 as the country was closing the chapter on racist white-minority rule and transitioned to freedom. The town’s founder, Carel Boshoff, is the son-in-law of apartheid architect Hendrik Verwoerd. It has a flag in the colours of the old South African flag.
In talks with the ANC, FF Plus leader in the province, Verwoerd's grandson Wynand Boshoff, is pushing for recognition of Orania, where he has lived since 1993.
Boshoff says all people are welcome in the town if they convert to the Afrikaans culture.
“It’s about culture, it’s not about race. Orania was founded on the basis of self-determination as part of the post-apartheid South Africa.”
Section 235 of the constitution provides for the right to self-determination by any community sharing a common cultural and language heritage.
Nissen says: “We cannot allow any one place to be for one people like we had for Bantustans — for the Xhosas there, Ndebeles there, Swazis there and so on. We broke it down, there's no more Bantustans”.
The SAHRC was established to support constitutional democracy through promoting, protecting and monitoring the attainment of everyone's human rights. Sunday Times · TimesLIVE

In February 2024, a new set of hands took over the digital reins at Wanted Online. Kgomotso Moncho-Maripane has been our Digital Editor for several months and we thought it would be a good idea for you to meet her, find out a little bit about her; what’s happening on our digital platforms.

Kgomotso is a seasoned, well-rounded journalist, with a strong background in culture reporting, having cut her teeth and Independent Newspapers and gone on to a long freelance career, contributing to various publications, including Business Day and the Mail & Guardian.

In this episode of the Wanted Podcast, she talks about her background in culture reporting; getting out of her comfort zone; the stories she has enjoyed writing and presiding over; and exciting new developments at Wanted Online.

Mbhazima Shilowa advises Fikile Mbalula not to worry about Helen Zille. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

The National Arts Festival is under way in Makhanda. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the festival features a diversity of works featuring music, drama, dance, art and comedy until the end of June.

In the latest episode of Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann, we chat to award-winning comedian Stuart Taylor, who returns to the National Arts Festival stage with his one-man show Odd Man Out.

The show runs until June 30 at the Graham Hotel. HeraldLIVE

The growth and profit strategy SA’s largest listed group takes centre stage in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ervin Tu, president and chief investment officer at Naspers and Prosus.

Topics of discussion include: the group’s road to profits; investment philosophy; development of media businesses; AI opportunities; factors affecting valuations; and the group’s strategy for growing across its portfolio.

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Impeached judge and now MK Party parliamentary leader John Hlophe says the party will remain above “petty politics” and serve the people who have elected them as they take up their seats as MPs. Hlophe was speaking to media after the swearing in of 58 party members in the National Assembly on Tuesday.

The rise of insurance marketplaces, driven by technology, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Vis Govender, co-founder at Everything.Insure and group CEO at firstEquity Group.

Topics of discussion include: the structure of firstEquity Group; Everything.Insure’s business model; defining insurance marketplaces versus aggregators; trends in the sector; and strategy for growth.

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Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

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The economics of SA’s consumer credit market is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Regan Adams, CEO of RCS.

Topics of discussion include: local consumer credit statistics; the market for store cards; the power of data; credit beyond the Covid-19 pandemic; and regulatory hurdles.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

While the University of Fort Hare buckles under the weight of corruption allegations and ongoing criminal investigations, Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth looks into the recent arrests of two prominent attorneys working on uncovering fraud and corruption at the university.

The arrests came despite their trove of evidence, measuring in the terabytes and dating back to 2018, which they say lifts the lid on extensive layers of corruption at the university.

In this episode, labour lawyer Bradley Conradie and forensic lawyer Sarah Burger explain how they were recently arrested by the police national task team investigating criminality at the university.

Political Analyst Dr. Sithembile Mbete discusses various elements of the question and ultimately explains why the May 29 election was free and fair. She explains what it would take for an election to be substantively not free and fair and some of the intriguing elements of seat allocation in the landmark May 29 election.

For artists and consumers of art, music is a construct that reaches far beyond the purpose of entertainment. Historically, in a South African context, artists have used music as a tool to drive social change and transformation in protest against the repressiveness of the former state. Today the musical landscape sees artists addressing the sociopolitical issues of our time — and a spiritual awakening of young people.
The emergence of genres such as amapiano has not only been reflective of the current social landscape but has also triggered interest in African spirituality. The reliance of African spirituality on exploring the origins of self renders it an identity project.
Amapiano has taken over globally as a genre that inspires dance, an expression of culture and identity. Phila Dlozi is a songwriter who has pioneered the subgenre of spiritual amapiano. Through songs like Idlozi Lami, his music acts as a backdrop for the dissemination of indigenous knowledge.

In this episode, host Gogo Zipho Dolamo is joined by singer, songwriter and composer Phila Dlozi who details his interpretation of music as a gift and a medium through which he has the obligation to teach and heal. This fuels Phila in his meticulousness when it comes to the kind of places where he chooses to perform.

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Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Hip Hop artist Zulu Boy rewrites history from here to Cuba via Angola. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

After being sworn in for a second term as president, Cyril Ramaphosa said parties in the government of national unity (GNU) will have to agree to create jobs and work towards economic growth or they will be removed.
The GNU parties are the ANC, DA, IFP, PA and GOOD.
Ramaphosa took oath of office before Chief Justice Raymond Zondo at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. He is expected to announce his cabinet soon.
About 28-million, or 47%, of South Africans rely on social grants. The most recent official unemployment rate is 32.9%, which does not include jobless South Africans who have given up job hunting.
“We are going to get everyone in the GNU to work to create jobs. I am going to make sure that happens” Ramaphosa said.

Nirdev Desai, head of sales at PSG Wealth, explains the difference between saving and investing, and shares lessons to be learnt from successful savers, which can be replicated to help you achieve your financial goals.

The journey for one of Africa’s pay TV pioneers is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by businessman Nolo Letele.

Topics of discussion include: Letele career in technology and broadcast; history of MultiChoice over the last three decades; the journey to become the continent’s largest pay TV player; and thoughts around the impending merger of MultiChoice with Canal+.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

In the latest episode of Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann, ousted EP Rugby president Gerald Antonie speaks about his legal advisors’ interpretation of the court order, being locked out of EPRU premises and how he believes reinstituted president George Malgas has hijacked processes. HeraldLIVE

Table Mountain is an iconic destination for South Africans and tourists alike. The national park that stretches beyond its slopes form the perfect playground for hikers, trail runners, and cyclists. In October 2017, though, the peaceful mountain park became a hunting ground and both predator and prey were human. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

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The economics of online sports betting in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sportingbet’s Retief Uys.

Topics of discussion include: Sportingbet’s business; growth of online betting in SA; use of data to increase consumer participation; popular sports; responsible gambling; and disposable incomes.

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With SA’s youth unemployment rate not far off those in war zones, Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth interviews Natasha Wagiet, a Pro Bono Manager overseeing ENS'CSI portfolio, to find solutions. They discuss the pursuit of access to justice for all, matters involving socio-economic rights issues, as well as the foregrounding of the social aspect of ESG.
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Natasha Wagiet is a Pro Bono Manager overseeing ENS'CSI portfolio at Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha Township in Cape Town and Alexandra Township in Johannesburg.
Her experience includes working with vulnerable individuals and groups, impact litigation experience as well as training and advocacy.
On youth day, a key focus must be for corporate SA to do more to arrest an unemployment rate for the youth hovering close to 50%.

Sowetan reporters Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi and Nandi Ntini discuss all things social media, sports, youth unemployment and sexuality. SowetanLIVE

EFF leader Julius Malema announced on Thursday night that his party would contest for the parliament speaker and committee chairperson posts. Malema says these were among the party's wishes and decisions, which he expressed in his meeting with ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday morning. The CIC was speaking during a media briefing in Cape Town ahead of parliament's sitting on Friday.

Alan Winde was re-elected for a second term as premier of the Western Cape on Thursday. He received 26 out of 42 votes. The ANC's candidate, Muhammad Khalid Sayed, received 14 votes. Two ballots were spoilt. The election of the premier took place by secret ballot. Winde's election followed the swearing-in of members of the provincial legislature, who took their oath to serve the public. Winde thanked the chamber after his election and promised to serve the province's citizens.

The health department says a second person has died of Mpox less than 24 hours after minister Joe Phaahla provided an update on the spread of the infectious disease. The latest death was a 38-year-old male patient from KwaZulu-Natal. In Gauteng a man living with HIV tested positive for Mpox on Wednesday. This brings the total number of positive cases in the country to six and two deaths in five weeks.

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EP Rugby acting president George Malgas says he will be led by the court ruling and constitution concerning control of the body rather than following SA Rugby’s directives.

This is after the mother body advised EP to hold an emergency election within 21 days to end a period of instability.

In the latest episode of Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann, Malgas also unpacks the court order which ruled he be reinstated as the union’s vice-president and maps the way forward. HeraldLIVE

Efforts to reduce communication cost in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jorge Mendes, CEO at Cell C.

Topics of discussion include: the purpose of call termination rates and the new proposals; impacts on the local industry; whether or not this move will result in lower communication costs; and suggestions to improve the rules.

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Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

iStore’s push to increase adoption of Mac computers in businesses is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sudesh Pillay, executive head of iStore Business, the enterprise unit for one of SA’s top Apple retailers.

Topics of discussion include: growth in Mac use; pricing trends for Apple based systems; shifting mindsets beyond creative communities; and an outlook for the technology.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Reneiloe Seemane, better known as Whistle Girl, is now grown up. She has a BA and is completing an LLB.In 2020, a video of Seemane dancing while blowing a whistle went viral on social media. This won the hearts of many South Africans as some dubbed it as an “iconic” moment for amapiano. She was 19 at the time. In 2024, Seemane is 23 and has a BA degree and working towards an LLB. Speaking to TimesLIVE, Seemane said she wants to make education fashionable and the reason she decided to study law was because of the video in 2019.

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The economics of micro lending in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Simphiwe Phakathi, executive head of sales and distribution at EasyPay Everywhere.

Topics of discussion include: increased demand for micro lending in SA; EasyPay’s plan to capture market share in that market; and continued pressure on consumers.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Political analyst Dr Sithembile Mbete and Lizeka Tandwa from the Sunday Times politics team define and scrutinise the ANC’s options for governing models, such as government of national unity [which the party announced as its choice on Thursday evening], a grand coalition and a minority government. They also look at the party's conflicting ideologies and policies, the options for coalition partners and what it would mean for South Africa.

ActionSA says some parties who form part of the Multi-Party Charter of SA, previously known as the moon-shot pact, have breached their agreement by going into coalition talks with the ANC. The party says it has withdrawn from the charter for this reason. This was announced on Thursday during a briefing by the party on the outcomes of a two-day ActionSA senate meeting. Party leader Herman Mashaba says one of the commitments when entering the MPC agreement was not to entertain negotiations with the ANC.

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the protest outside the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg is based on disinformation. The ANC is holding a national executive committee meeting at the hotel after the elections outcome. The party dropped to about 40%, losing its outright majority in parliament.

A leaked letter of President Cyril Ramaphosa resigning as leader of ANC and RSA. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Severe weather has hit the country, with the Eastern Cape suffering devastating floods and snowfall.

KwaZulu-Natal was also hit with a tornado this week.

In the latest episode of Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann, we chat to Weather Guru Garth Sampson for an update on the recent weather, including the rainfall over the last few days and his winter weather forecast.

We also chat to Dr Imtiaz Sooliman of Gift of the Givers on relief efforts in Nelson Mandela Bay after many lost their homes in the floods at the weekend. HeraldLIVE

What was meant to be a simple pretrial hearing in the Thabo Bester matter turned into a lengthy outburst from the man at the centre of the saga when he used the proceedings as a platform to raise issues around his case.

Ongoing consumer shifts towards usage as opposed to ownership of electronics is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mishaan Ratan, co-founder and chief marketing officer at Rentoza, a subscription based e-commerce platform in SA.

The discussion include: Rentoza’s business model; growth of e-commerce in SA; consumer shift towards subscription services; and the company’s day to day operations.
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Associate professor and voting behaviour specialist, Collette Schulz-Herzenberg of the department of political science at Stellenbosch University, says the decline in participation is a concern. The national average stood at 58.6%.

Also weighing in is political expert Asanda Ngoasheng also weighed in, saying another reason some citizens didnt vote is that opposition parties have not convinced them enough that they are a good alternative.

A low voter turnout was also cited as a challenged for ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, who party got below 50% for the first time in 30 years.

DJ Sbu is a personality who frequently makes headlines for various reasons. The media persoanlity, DJ, and business speaks to TshisaLIVE about his career thans spans nearly two decades. TshisaLIVE

The state has reconsidered its decision to charge a second accused person to join former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula in the dock.
Mapisa-Nqakula stood alone in a bright blue dress when her matter returned before the Pretoria magistrate's court, where a second accused was expected to be charged with her. She could head to trial alone as the state has decided not to charge any other accused persons.

Former Democratic Alliance leader Tony Leon has harsh words for the Independent Electoral Commission and praise for ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa and ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula following last week’s tumultuous election results. As he heads off to join the DA’s post-election negotiating team he tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that the Constitution wasn’t designed to deal with a collapse in the ruling party vote that occurred last week. It gives political leaders precious little time to stitch together a government of different parties that can guarantee stability for a long period. The Germans take months. The Belgians once took more than a year. We have two weeks.

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ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says the party is not afraid to sit on the benches of parliament following the party's results in the 2024 general elections.

The MK Party has called for a rerun, not only a recount, claiming voting irregularities in the 2024 election process. This was announced during an impromptu media briefing at the IEC’s national results operation centre on Saturday evening. More than 20 parties are also contesting the elections alongside the MK Party.

Party leader and former president Jacob Zuma, as well as party members addressed the media.

Discussions on electing a president and a new government must be completed in the next two weeks. Democracy Works Foundation chairperson Prof William Gumede says an “outlier” coalition government without the ANC is possible.
The party that ushered the country into democracy and freedom, and independently governed South Africa for the past 30 years will need an alliance with another party or other parties to make up the 10% support it lacks to meet the threshold to remain in government.
The ANC garnered 40% of the vote in the 2024 national elections with just over 6.3 million votes. Its loss in support has been attributed to former president Jacob Zuma’s new MK Party and voters' dissatisfaction with the "glorious liberation movement".
Its not a given that the party with the majority will anchor a coalition government. Gumede, says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s job is on the line, coalition partners will come with demands.
The MK Party has made it clear it will not work with an ANC which has Ramaphosa at the helm of the government.
Last year the DA signed a pre-election agreement with smaller parties with a common goal of toppling the party of Nelson Mandela. Its Multi Party Charter partners, such as the IFP, Freedom Front Plus, ACDP and ActionSA, lagged far behind in voter support and did not reach double digit margins to make up the more than 50% needed to form a government. DA leader John Steenhuisen pledged loyalty to the charter after its partners' disappointing results. The parties are expected to meet soon.
At the IEC national results operation centre PA leader Gayton McKenzie suggested the ANC be excluded from a new government.
Gumede spoke to us about the prospects of a coalition without the ANC and the negotiations for President Ramaphosa’s job.

EFF leader Julius Malema says the MK Party was successful in the elections because the people who supported former president Jacob Zuma had no other “home” after he was removed from office and therefore ended up going to his party.EFF leader Julius Malema says the MK Party was successful in the elections because the people who supported former president Jacob Zuma had no other “home” after he was removed from office and therefore ended up going to his party. He said those were voters borrowed by the EFF, as President Cyril Ramaphosa was not an option.

Malema also spoke on their, saying they had done very well. Regarding potential coalitions, Malema said he would work with both the MK Party and the ANC.

Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie says the party is eyeing the home affairs department to deal with illegal foreigners. Speaking to the media at the IEC's result operation centre in Midrand, McKenzie said the party will receive nine seats in the National Assembly, which will decide who becomes president.

Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane has suggested that coalition talks be open to the public. Speaking to the media at the IEC's results operation centre in Midrand on Saturday, Maimane says coalition talks should be conducted in parliament to allow for transparency. BOSA has 0.4% of the votes nationally. Maimane says he has been receiving phone calls from political parties wanting to talk about coalitions.

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ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba says his party has played a huge role in bringing the ANC down. Mashaba addressed the media at the IEC results operation centre on Friday. He says ActionSA is grateful that the ANC no longer has a majority to push its agenda.Action SA is currently sitting in eighth place with 1.1% of the national vote.

The economics of digital infrastructure, specifically data centres, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jan Hnizdo, CEO of Teraco Data Environments.

The discussion include: Teraco’s business mode; linvestment case for digital infrastructure; technologies driving data centre development; investor interest in the space; and Teraco’s investment in energy security.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

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The ANC will look at its principles and what its voters want when it enters into a coalition to govern the country, the party said as total control slipped through its fingers.
ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu said coalition talks — or co-operation discussions, as she prefers to say — will begin only when the numbers have been finalised. The ANC has been in complete control of government since the dawn of democracy in 1994, with its continuous electoral decline since the 2009 elections likely to lead this year to a coalition government at the national level.
From what executive party members such as Fikile Mbalula, Naledi Pandor and Nomvula Mokonyane have been saying, the party did not prepare for a coalition government. The party’s stance was that such an arrangement would disrupt the progress of transformation.
By Friday afternoon, about 66% of the votes had been captured, with the ANC stagnant in early forties since Thursday morning. Just more than 30% of the votes still need to be captured.

DA leader John Steenhuisen says it is too early to discuss coalitions. He said they would wait for the counting to conclude before they would decide who to go into a coalition with, but that their priority is the 10 parties that formed the Multiparty Charter for South Africa (MPC).

The DA leader also shared his views on the Electoral Commission of South Africa's performance during the elections, saying their performance was a disaster.

Steenhuisen was speaking to media at the IEC results operations centre in Midrand on Friday.

Police minister Bheki Cele says 50 people were arrested from Monday to voting day Wednesday for disrupting the elections. Speaking to media at the IEC results operations centre in Midrand, Cele said they would appear in various courts on Friday. Cele said KwaZulu-Natal remains tension-free with vote counting still under way, despite earlier threats by members of the MK Party if they don't get two-thirds majority.

TimesLIVE brings you what went down on the first day of capturing the 2024 general election results.

uMkhonto we Sizwe Party's (MKP's) Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla says the party went into the elections as underdogs. Speaking to TimesLIVE on the floor of the results operating centre, Zuma-Sambudla said no-one had faith in the party.

ANC first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane says they remain hopeful for an outright majority.The ANC sat in the early forties in percentage terms on Thursday afternoon as the results kept coming in. They were at 42.31% nationally after 43.49% of the votes were captured by 8pm. The DA followed at 24.61% and new entrant uMkhonto we Sizwe was third with 9.38% in the preliminary results. More than 60% of the votes still need to be captured.Before the elections the governing party maintained it would get an outright majority, with Mokonyane earlier this week saying opposition parties would be defeated.

With election day behind us, South Africans are waiting in anticipation for the results.

In today’s episode of Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann, we chat to the IEC’s Eastern Cape manager for electoral operations, Siyabonga Maki, as he reflects on the 2024 general elections.

Maki joins us from the results headquarters in East London. HeraldLIVE

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Youth speak about a massive voter in the 2024 general elections at the Gauteng Legislature.

ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe blames tribalism for the MK Party's performance so far in the elections, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal. Former president Jacob Zuma's party is performing strongly in the province with 42.3% of the vote vs 20.1% for the ANC so far.Speaking to media at the results operating centre in Midrand on Thursday, Mantashe said he was not surprised by the MK Party's results in KwaZulu-Natal.

Policy analyst and researcher Dr Nkosikhulule Nyembezi has predicted the ANC to receive less than 50 percent of the vote in the national ballot.
He explains why in this latest episode with Daron Mann.

Rise Mzansi Gauteng Premier Candidate marked her x in Wendywood in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

The common sentiment among young voters at the John Orr Technical High School voting centre in Milpark, Johannesburgis that the governing party must dip below 50% for it to deliver on its promises.

Rethabile Nkoko, 24
Said this should have been her second vote but she was voting for the first time. She graduated in 2022 (graphic design), received an internship but has not been able to find a job. Her older sister graduated in 2017 but is also unemployed. She complained about the cost of living and service delivery. Nkoko said its time to give another party a chance.

Thabang Moloisi, 24
“The state of service delivery and our standard of living has gone down. I want to see change. They’ve had 30 years to do something but only a few things improved.
“I am hoping seeing their percentage of votes change will force them to pull up their socks. I don’t want to say it is only corruption because sometimes they do deliver”
This is his third year working and he said most people don’t have this benefit.

Lethukuthula Simelane
“Corruption is out of control. I want it to change”.
He is in his fourth and final year of HR studies at the University of Johannesburg (UJ).

Sifiso Sithole
“I am voting for economic freedom because they voted for freedom (political) in 1994 and we must give young people a chance."
He is doing his third year of LLB studies at UJ.

Thobeka Nkosi, 32
Said she believes her vote can make an impact.
“I am working under a contract. I am hoping the party that governs will make us permanent.”

Bongani Sekgala,
The engineering student at Wits University said it is time for change.
“These yellow parties playing with us, we need change in this country. We want to see our country going forward”.
He complained about massive corruption in the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and unemployment.
“This is no longer the ANC of Solomon Mahlangu, of Oliver Tambo or Peter Mokaba. The ANC we see now is corrupt to the core. We need something new”

Muzi Zimu, 23
Complained about inequality, water, electricity, safety and education challenges.
“We are voting from the premise of 'Mandela set us free'. He did not set us free. He might have put us at a certain place but that is not freedom”

Minister of justice and correctional services Ronald Lomalo says prisoners have a right to participate in elections as voting is for everyone, including those behind bars — despite public perception that prisoners should be disenfranchised from voting. Lamola was speaking to the media at the Kgosi Mampuru correctional services centre in Pretoria, where prisoners cast their votes on Wednesday.

TimesLIVE also spoke with some prisoners who shared how they felt about casting their votes and what change they hoped to see.

As the sixth administration of the ANC-led government comes to an end, ANC member Naledi Pandor says voters must re-elect Cyril Ramaphosa as president because a coalition would force the party to agree to different ideologies.
Pandor, who serves as minister of international relations and co-operation in Ramaphosa’s cabinet, said: “The ANC has created a very different South Africa, a much better South Africa.”
Many of the party’s executive members have faith in their leader, Ramaphosa, to continue the governing party’s work.
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) will later this week announce a new government. Counting of votes will begin on Wednesday night when voting concludes.
Voter support in national elections has been on a constant decline for the governing party since 2009. They won 57.5% of the votes in the previous elections, but it is anticipated to weaken further, with some projecting a coalition government.

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ANC first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane says the party is facing its most critical election since the dawn of democracy, against a united voice calling for regime change.
She took a jab at media for not speaking about the gains of democracy but casting aspersions on the ANC which she said was on a path of renewal and"totally emancipated nation".
Mokonyane was speaking at an ANC Women's League national day of prayer gathering in Katlehong southeast of Johannesburg on Sunday.
The governing party has rolled out its big guns to lure voters to help keep it in government. Former president Thabo Mbeki, who had not campaigned for the party since he was president, was roped in last month to convince voters why the party should stay at the helm of government. Former president Kgalema Montlantle, former deputy presidents David Mabuza and Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, and former deputy president and National Assembly speaker Baleka Mbete were among those who hit the ground to campaign for the ANC.
The party's former president, Jacob Zuma is opposing the ANC. He was suspended for campaigning for the newly formed uMkhonto Wesizwe Party, which is named after the ANC's military wing. Analysts have said the ANC has suffered a loss of support because of Zuma's new political formation.
The elections are being held on Wednesday, which has been declared a public holiday. Special voting began on Monday.

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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme plans to begin paying allowance directly into university students bank accounts by September as it heads to court to cancel contracts with irregularly appointed direct payments to service providers.

NSFAS held its first media briefing on Monday since the appointment of administrator Freeman Nomvalo in April by higher education minister Blade Nzimande.

Key economic factors ahead of SA’s May 29 general elections is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ndumiso Kubheka, chief economist at KH Equity Partners.

The discussion include: economic considerations ahead of local elections; importance of the US election; monetary policy implications; concerns for businesses and consumers; and the place of artificial intelligence in policy development.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer Demi Buzo.

In this companion podcast series to the Showmax Original Catch Me A Killer, True Crime South Africa host and creator, Nicole Engelbrecht, delves into the details of the case presented in the series. In this episode (the companion to episode 10) we look at the crimes of Velaphi Ndlangamandla also known as the Saloon Killer. Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

In this companion podcast series to the Showmax Original Catch Me A Killer, True Crime South Africa host and creator, Nicole Engelbrecht, delves into the details of the case presented in the series. In this episode (the companion to episode 8 & 9) we look at the crimes of Sipho Twala also known as the Phoenix Strangler. Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

In this companion podcast series to the Showmax Original Catch Me A Killer, True Crime South Africa host and creator, Nicole Engelbrecht, delves into the details of the case presented in the series. In this episode (the companion to episode 7) we look at the crimes of Stewart Wilken.
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In this companion podcast series to the Showmax Original Catch Me A Killer, True Crime South Africa host and creator, Nicole Engelbrecht, delves into the details of the case presented in the series. In this episode (the companion to episode 6) we look at the unsolved case of the Cape Town Sex Worker Killer.
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Opportunities in SA’s creative industries, specifically film, television and gaming, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Micky Wostenholm, director at Talent10 Holdings.

The discussion include: Talent10 ambitions in film, gaming and television; opportunities in the creative sector; the investment case for such projects; the state of SA’s creative sector; and the industry’s contribution to the local economy.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

We speak to former minister Lindiwe Sisulu on her life, growing up under apartheid , talking about her iconic parents and serving in the ANC since she was born.

Mpho Phalatse and Mbali Ntuli are now serving their communities in other ways. SowetanLIVE

The JSE has witnessed a significant decrease in listings in recent years, dropping to only 284 at the end of 2023. PSG Wealth’s Adriaan Pask explains what’s causing this trend and how it will affect investors.

Political analyst Lukhona Mnguni guides us on what to expect post May 29 2024. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

The growth of independent telecom tower companies is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Raul Katz, a researcher and president of consulting firm Telecom Advisory Services.

The discussion include: the business of independent tower companies; history of telecoms infrastructure strategies; economics of owning cellphone towers; and investor appetite for such projects.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

True Crime South Africa Specials focus in on one specific true crime topic taking listeners on a deep dive. This special focuses on Human Trafficking (Part 1) - What is it? Who and where are the victims? Who are the perpetrators? (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447)
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Born without hands, Lesego Marema has captured the hearts of thousands with her viral videos on Tik Tok, showcasing her incredible ability to navigate life using only her feet.

Campaigning for his party, President Cyril Ramaphosa said only 100,000 people died of Covid-19 in SA compared to other countries. He asked the potential voters to clap hands because his party-led government that provided the R350 SD grant.
He was in the North West making efforts to lure voters for next week when South Africans head to the polls.
“Remember Covid times?” asked Ramaphosa in isiZulu, “you seem to have forgotten it. We had to shut down everything, it was a tough decision. Two-million people lost jobs.”

Cellphone data has revealed communication between two of the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Mthobisi Prince Mncube and Fisokuhle Ntuli, on the day the soccer star was killed.
Cellphone data analyst Gideon Gouws told the Pretoria high court on Tuesday that the pair made contact from their cellphones at least three times on October 26 2014.

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says he signed the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill to “end apartheid in healthcare”. Under the new law private and public health services will be integrated in phases.
“We are taking forward the work started by Nelson Mandela. Only the ANC can do that, no other party can remove the vestiges of apartheid,” Ramaphosa told supporters at an election meeting at the Bokamoso Sports Ground in North West.
To ease the burden on public health services the government is roping in the private sector.
In his newsletter this week, Ramaphosa said: “The NHI aims to use the respective strengths and capabilities of the private and public health sectors to build a single, quality health system for all.”
Government healthcare services cater for 84% of the population, which results in inferior services such as patients waiting more than three hours on average before they see a nurse or a doctor.
The NHI is expected to be funded through taxes and special contributions.
The legislation has drawn much criticism.
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse said the president ignored the public input on the bill before he signed it.
The DA said the NHI will not bring equality in the healthcare system. In its current form, it lacks the necessary investment to provide accessible and quality healthcare as mandated by the constitution. The DA also warned of possible serious corruption and mismanagement. The burden of funding would be disproportionately placed on taxpayers.
The EFF rejected the bill, saying the health system does not need “an NSFAS-style funding system to resolve the crisis of debilitating healthcare”. It also warned of corruption by politicians and the private sector.
Build One South Africa’s Mmusi Maimane said on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly podcast the NHI is a populist move timed for the May 29 election.

The Junior Indaba is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mihlali Sitefane, founder of law firm, Sitef & Co.

The discussion include: distinguishing between the Mining Indaba and the Junior Indaba; Sitef & Co’s business model; opportunities for mining in SA; and challenges facing small players in the sector.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Gogo, have I been scammed? is a platform for the discussion of issues such as faith, African spirituality and Christian methodologies, particularly how we use these tools to navigate real-life situations. Such situations include interactions and interpersonal relationships that leave you heartbroken, physically harmed and without hope.

In discussions with Bontle Moka, author and reproductive rights activist, host Gogo Zipho Dolamo explores trauma and healing within the bounds of faith and spirituality. Moka shares a survivor's tale of abuse, violence and survival. Having authored and published two books, Moka shares practical struggles related to turning to God and faith during times of psycho-spiritual turmoil.

Moka also shares her journey of honouring the ancient African tradition of storytelling to inspire hope in those who face similar challenges and as methodology in her personal healing.

Gogo, have I been scammed? is a TimesLIVE production.

Disclaimer: Please be advised that this episode deals with content relating to sexual assault, and may be offensive and harmful to some audiences.
Listener discretion is advised.

Former president Jacob Zuma's bid to make a return to parliament was scuppered on Monday when the Constitutional Court ruled he is ineligible to stand for election and upheld the Electoral Commission of South Africa's (IEC) urgent appeal.

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Thousands of Rise Mzansi supporters gathered at the Ruimsig Stadium in Roodepoort on Sunday for the party’s final rally ahead of the May 29 general elections.With many experts predicting a coalition government after the elections, Rise Mzansi national chief organiser Makashule Gana told TimesLIVE they will focus on coalitions once they know the results.

Only a few weeks remain before South Africans cast ballots, and political parties have stepped up their campaign.

In this episode, host Daron Mann speaks to Action SA Eastern Cape provincial chair Athol Trollip about his party's plan for the province.

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The economics of industrial property is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dean Shillaw, MD at Impact North and Mark Truscott, head of leasing at Improvon.

The discussion include: Improvon’s business model; investments in Kenya; economics of industrial property; tax benefits and other incentives for special economic zones; and strategy.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

When the call first came from Garden Route municipal and disaster management officials for assistance after the collapse of a multistorey building under construction in George, Gift of the Givers founder Imtiaz Sooliman “did not take it so seriously”.

Nevertheless, the organisation’s Knysna representative, Mario Ferreira, was on the scene within two hours.“

He just said it’s bad and we need support, so we dispatched teams — a support team, not search and rescue teams, not medical teams, just ordinary teams to support in terms of finding the people, helping the victims,” Sooliman said.

“We didn’t know at that stage how chaotic it was.

"A little later in the day I asked him to send me some pictures.

“ In my mind, I could not picture it but when he sent me the pictures, I said: ‘Oh my God, this is a total disaster’.”

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, Sooliman describes how the organisation — renowned for its support during similar disasters such as earthquakes — immediately rallied its teams to assist. HeraldLIVE

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is satisfied with the way in which the government, disaster management personnel and other stakeholders handled the multistorey building collapse in George. Ramaphosa, cabinet ministers and diplomats from various neighbouring country's visited the site on Thursday.
He also assured affected parties, whether bereaved families or victims in hospital, that they would be compensated.

A woman at a gun store details a disturbing experience that motivated her to buy a blank gun to protect herself and her family. SowetanLIVE

President Ramaphosa and his acolytes find their pens at the right time. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

The path to profitability for one of say’s largest fintech players is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jeff Parker, CEO of Paymentology.

The discussion outlines the company’s journey over the years; business model; raising capital; and the current make up of the business.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Two graduates from the Cyber Excellence Academy, Gontse Motloung and Teven Kunene, enrolled in the institution because they were once hacked online. The academy, together with Takenote IT Solutions, offers a free cybersecurity programme to address growing demand for cybersecurity professionals in South Africa. The programme runs for a year, and students learn about cybersecurity, providing them with the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to thrive in the digital landscape. Speaking to TimesLIVE, Motloung says she studied engineering, but after her National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) account was hacked, she decided to enrol in the programme.

Trade specialist and CEO of XA Global Trade Advisory Donald MacKay is unimpressed with the good press trade, industry and competition minister Ebrahim Patel has been getting (and giving himself) lately. At his lyrical best in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge he tells Peter Bruce that far from kick starting a re-industrialisation of SA, Patel's industry master plans have created a subsidised elite trading at the expense of the public and smaller competitors who can't afford to join the club.

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Police minister Bheki Cele has committed to finding the killers of five-year-old Ditebogo Junior Phalane who was shot during a hijacking in Soshanguve at the weekend. Cele along with police management visited the family on Tuesday.

The police ministry also unveiled policing interventions to be deployed in the area to combat escalating violent crimes.

“The first drop of water from the package plant will be seen in September. It's no longer an open-ended thing, as of September this year. In the meantime, Tshwane will continue with tankers and boreholes here and there,” said Mcunu. SowetanLIVE

Dimakatso Semenya said her son’s eyes had turned white. “We rushed him to hospital when we got there, the security told us to stand on the line because they operate based on the line. We arrived there at 8 am and we were only attended at 8 [p.m] and the [doctors could not find the vital [veins],” said Semenya. SowetanLIVE

Maria Mashiane said they took her father to the clinic and on the way his blood pressure increased significantly. “Upon our arrival at the hospital, they administered a drip which momentarily stabilised him, allowing for his return home. He was not eating and unable to do anything. Just after a week, we called an ambulance that took him to hospital where they said they are waiting for the results,” said Mashiane. SowetanLIVE

Cilliers Brink said the DBSA had been appointed as the implementing agent, and the contractor was appointed in September. “The site certificate has been issued [also in September], the site has been cleared [the work started in March], sediment basins are also cleared, and we are still building a fence to secure the area. We are basically ready to roll,” said Brink. SowetanLIVE

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

The George municipality has confirmed six of the deceased at the collapsed building have been positively identified.
At least 20 people are still unaccounted for as the death toll rises to 32 after the collapse of the partially built building on Monday last week. The municipality says they are striving to fast-track the process of identifying the deceased. Additionally they have called on families to come forward to assist with the positive identification of individuals who are missing or deceased.

The EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndozi says his party’s friend, MK Party leader Jacob Zuma, must go home and rest because he had his chance in government for two decades.
Ndlozi asked what the former president would do now that he could not do while he was president.
Zuma was president from 2009 to 2018 in what critics have dubbed "the nine wasted years".
He is planning to return to government as president to “fix things” and drastically change South African laws. They could be homophobic. Zuma has questioned the legalisation of same-sex relationships, referring to it as a disgrace. He would exile teen parents to Robben Island. Every matriculant would go to university to join the army. Those are some of the rules he proposes if elected.
EFF leader Julius Malema had said they welcome Zuma into the political space, warning him of challenges of forming a political party.
The EFF were strong critics of Zuma during his tenure as president when corruption allegations regarding his Nkandla homestead came to the fore. That was until Malema had a tea party with Zuma in 2021.
Election analysts such as Dawie Scholtz and Wayne Sussman say the EFF has been a victim of the MK Party, losing voters to it.

In the latest edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Thabang Hleza, the Head of Investments at Masisizane, a non-profit funding entity that provides enterprise development to small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs). Thabang provides valuable insights into the intricate balance between legal compliance and SMMEs' growth objectives.

SA’s tech skills shortage for women is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thoko Miya, CEO of GirlHype.

Topics of discussion include: GirlHype’s mission and purpose; the organisation’s operating model; challenges facing women in tech; and details of SA’s tech skills shortage.

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In 1997, a shocking intimate partner murder shook the country. The victim had feared for her life and then been killed with an axe in her own home. The offender was known, but it would be the outcome of the case that, even today, is questionable. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Thousands of staff members and beneficiaries of various non-profit organisations (NPOs) in Gauteng are facing persistent funding issues that have left many on the brink of shutting their doors.

This has been an ongoing issue for the past two years.

We hear from two affected parties: a social auxiliary worker and disabled young woman about how the funding crisis has affected their operations and lives.

The business of foreign exchange (forex) is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Harry Scherzer, CEO of Future Forex.

Topics of discussion include: Future Forex’s business model; standard practices and pricing of banks in this market; regulations governing the movement of money; and strategies to win customers.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production

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With less than three weeks to go before South Africans head to the polls for a fiercely contested general election, have you made up your mind about who you will be voting for?

In Behind the Herald Headlines with Daron Mann, we speak to party leaders about their offerings.

This week, we catch up with ANC Provincial Head of Communications, Gift Nqondi, who is confident that the "ANC will regain it's strength and receive more than 50% in this coming national elections" HeraldLIVE

The DA should have burnt the ANC flag instead of the national flag, says ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba says in a wide-ranging interview on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly podcast.
The party stirred controversy earlier this week when it launched its election campaign advertisement showing the national flag in flames. The DA has defended the advert, with federal chair Helen Zille saying the alternative to being rescued is dying. The party’s election slogan is “Unite to rescue South Africa”.
Asked about his ambitions, Mashaba said: “Being president of the country or being a premier are the last jobs I want, but I am committed to finding a solution to our country’s problems.”
He said he blames former president Thabo Mbeki for many of the country’s problems, saying his advice proved to be “disastrous” and “he’s got the experience of destroying”.
Mashaba told podcast host Mike Siluma that ActionSA has proposed renaming eThekwini after the late Mangosuthu Buthelezi.
He also discussed his party’s plans for economic recovery and immigration.
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The Department of Employment and Labour in the Western Cape are still trying to locate the owner of the multistorey building that collapsed in George on Monday. The departments chief inspector in the province David Esau, says the owner was issued with a subpoena but has not responded.

This emerged during a multidisciplinary briefing at the disaster site by employment and labour minister Thulas Nxesi, who appealed to the owners to step forward.

Former broadcaster rolls up her sleeves and she drops mic for politics. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Western Cape local government and environmental affairs MEC Anton Bredell says though the 48-hour mark is approaching since the collapse of a multi-storey building under construction in George, search and rescue operations will continue. Bredell said a possible move to a recovery phase will be determined on Thursday morning.

Volunteers have come to the aid of the multidisciplinary emergency personnel who have been working tirelessly to rescue the remaining 39 workers.

With three weeks to go before South Africans head to the polls for a fiercely contested general election, have you made up your mind about who you will be voting for?

In Behind the Herald Headlines with Daron Mann, we speak to party leaders about their offerings.

This week, we catch up with UDM leader Bantu Holomisa, who says “coalitions are here to stay in SA and it’s a good thing”.

“All we need to do is allow those who will be seated around the table to negotiate after the elections and try to integrate the manifestos of various political parties so that their constituencies can feel they are represented at the main table.” HeraldLIVE

Amazon’s strategy to win SA’s competitive e-commerce market takes centre stage in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Robert Koen, MD of Sub-Saharan Africa at Amazon.

Topics of discussion include: Amazon’s value for customers and merchants by having a presence in SA; logistics and fulfilment; and assessment of competition.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Sunday Times deputy Mike Siluma speaks to the CEO of the Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Xola Sithole about how the SEZ is boosting the economy of Gauteng.

Deputy editor of the Sunday Times Mike Siluma speaks to the chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) Sochayile Khanyile.

Business Day Political Editor Hajra Omarjee speaks to MEC for Finance Jacob Mamabolo about his role as Gauteng government head of treasury and what has been achieved since he took over.

The sun will rise after the May 29 election, an ANC/EFF coalition is highly unlikely and there are real signs that some of President Cyril Ramaphosa's reforms are beginning to find traction, economist and analyst Peter Attard Montalto tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts From the Edge. A big problem on both sides of the election though is the continuing failure of industrial policy to even begin to re-industrialise the economy, Attard Montalto says and repeats the description of ANC industrial policy he used in his Business Day column on Monday. It is he says, "a smouldering radioactive waste pile".

EFF leader Julius Malema says voters should not drink alcohol on voting day and then vote.
Malema told supporters to “bury” the governing ANC on May 29 and “remove a criminal in the Union Buildings”. He said “the real freedom is coming on May 29, what was missed in 1994 is going to be achieved in 2024”.
The elections are highly contested with new parties and independent candidates stepping on to the electoral stage to offer South Africans solutions to the country’s problems.

By now, we have all seen the video of Sassa officials conducting what appears to be a ritual at their Mpumalanga offices. The footage was captured by CCTV, showing one official holding a snake. It is said that residues of needles and other muthi-like substances were discovered at the offices.

On this episode of Gogo have I been scammed? we will be unpacking the possibilities of what the ritual could be and what it could be used for. I say what it could be, rather than what it is, because we must all be aware that each ritual is charged by the performer’s intentions.

Joining host Gogo Zipho Dolamo in conversation is Mkhulu Manzolwandle, a seasoned sangoma and all-round spiritualist who has much experience in the realms of African spiritual practices.

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Data led decision making is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Zimkhita Buwa, new CEO at Intellinexus, together with company founder, Jacques du Preez.

Topics of discussion include: Intellinexus; evolution of business intelligence; using data for decision making; and the role of AI.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Only a few weeks remain before South Africans cast ballots, and political parties have stepped up their campaign.

In this episode, host Daron Mann speaks to Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen about his party's state of readiness.

Introducing the "So What?" podcast
If I say “Ruda Landman” I’m pretty sure that for most South Africans the Carte Blanche music and Sunday nights come to mind. For years, Ruda was, along with her colleagues at Carte Blanche, the source of hot topic reporting and important insights, and just because she’s no longer on the show, doesn’t mean that incredible journalistic brain has stopped assessing the world in its unique way. Considering her husband JP Landman is political economic analyst, I’m pretty sure the big issue delving continues to this day in the Landman home. Imagine what that dinner table conversation is like! Well, the Landmans thought their dinner table conversations were pretty interesting too, so they started recording them, and now, it’s a podcast!
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The first 11 episodes were literally recorded around their dinner table so you’ll hear a little difference in the audio quality when they move into studio conditions, but the conversations and insights are incredible throughout. I highly recommend finding the So What podcast wherever you listen to True Crime South Africa and get that familiar voice back into your ears. Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Introducing We Filmed a Zoo - Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Joburg Zoo? Dream Stream has collaborated with Joburg Zoo Friends to create, We Filmed a Zoo. This weekly show documents what’s happening at the Johannesburg Zoo. The show was created to help raise funds for the important projects the zoo regularly undertakes. The family friendly content is a perfect way to keep the kids occupied while helping to contribute to the wellbeing of the animals.
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We Filmed a Zoo is just one of the shows exclusively produced for the Dream Stream platform to help raise funds for various causes. The Dream Stream app is available on android. iPhone users can access it via their mobile friendly site. You can sign up for a free one-month trial without entering any card details upfront. It’s super easy to access We Filmed a Zoo along with the other content available on the Dream Stream platform. A short how-to video is available on their YouTube channel, dream dot stream dot za, or engage them via their website, dreamstream.co.za
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In November 1992, the Taljaard family were settling down for the night in their home in Vereeniging, but not everyone on the property was getting ready for bed. Two figures stood in the shadows, waiting for their chance, and they were about to permanently alter the course of countless lives. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Anele Mda, an independent candidate vying for a seat in parliament, says political parties will be chasing after independents but she won’t work with any party. She is our guest on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly podcast with Sunday Times deputy editor Mike Siluma.
We kick-start the conversation by asking her why it was important to publicly rebuke the IEC for not displaying her photo during the signing of the Electoral Code of Conduct.
Eastern Cape-born Mda tells us how she was bitten by the politics bug as a child and about her journey in politics.
She is a former ANC member and founding member of COPE.
In a significant milestone in our democracy independent candidates have a seat at the table with established political parties for the first time in the country’s history to contest elections.
“We are the ones who will set the agenda. Political parties will be the ones running after us, not the other way around,” she says.
Mda says she is not planning not to become entangled with any political party.
She also took swipe at some parties. “Imagine having to sit in the ANC in this day and age and lie and say there’s a good story to tell? What good story to tell? Imagine being in the DA and sit there and lie and say there’s a whole intentional embrace of Africans in the DA … Imagine me going to an EFF where I am going to be led by a demagogue that does not respect any woman leader … Imagine me going to Rise Mzansi, sitting there and acting as though ’no we’re an honest new political party that is not aligned’. Who funds you?” she said.
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Passive investments and tracking indices is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Daniel Dos Passos, senior portfolio manager at RMB Indexation.

Topics of discussion include: active versus passive investment; FirstRand’s use of indexation products; state of the market; alternative investments; and an outlook for the sector.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

The state in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has been accused of not sharing documents timeously. The defence in the Pretoria high court on Thursday complained about the introduction of documents and additional evidence by the state during proceedings.

Advocate Zandile Mshololo, who is representing accused No 5 Sifisokuhle Nkani Ntuli, told the court she was given incomplete documents and not enough time to consider additional information.

State prosecutor advocate George Baloyi refuted the claims.

With four weeks to go before South Africans head to the polls for a fiercely contested general election, have you made up your mind about who you will be voting for?

In Behind the Herald Headlines with Daron Mann, we speak to party leaders about their offerings.

This week, we catch up with Build One SA (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane, who is encouraging South Africans — desperate for change — to vote because “the votes are going to matter when we build a grand coalition of the opposition to put in a new government”. HeraldLIVE

Many South Africans are excluded by the limited National Orders awarded by the President. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

With four weeks to go before South Africans head to the polls for a fiercely contested general election, have you made up your mind about who you will be voting for?

In Behind the Herald Headlines with Daron Mann, we speak to party leaders about their offerings.

This week, we catch up with RISE Mzansi national leader Songezo Zibi, who says the party is “on course to be one of the top five political parties in SA”. HeraldLIVE

Former president Thabo Mbeki wants the country to convene for a national dialogue after the election to tackle what he called counterrevolution which has been making the democratic government fail since 1994.
Mbeki diagnosed what has paralysed the democratic state led by the ANC since 1994 and called for an inclusive dialogue with civil society organisations, politicians, businesses, labour and others to discuss a way forward for the country.
Mbeki attributed failure of the democratic government to sabotage in state-owned enterprises such as Eskom.
Will there be change in the way the governing party is governing? Mbeki says they will try to change.
He also touched on the country’s ability to deal with unrest.
The former head of state is touched by the quality leaders the liberation movement is attracting.
It's something that has been on Mbeki’s mind of a while. Last year he alleged deliberate attempts to make the government fail. Recently he’s been consistent, saying there are people within the governing party who don’t have party values but are there to steal. Last year Mbeki said there is a process to ensure the government does not succeed, referring to crime and state owned enterprises.

They have an economic policy at last!! After years of chiding and goading the official opposition, in his newspaper columns, to produce an economic policy it has one at last, thanks to new policy chief Mat Cuthbert, Peter Bruce was so shocked he forgot to look at the time in this special edition of Podcasts from the Edge. It’s pro market rather than pro-business, says Cuthbert, but they’ll cut the minister of trade, industry and competition and the president from any involvement in big company mergers. That would be a start…

TimesLIVE speaks to a survivor of an assassination ,where he was shot 14 times and lost two of his friends.

Technology, media and technology (TMT) is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Chele Moyo, TMT coverage banker at Absa CIB and Barbara Asafu-Adjaye, head of TMT at Absa Ghana.
Topics of discussion include: the African Union Digital Transformation Strategy, importance of digital infrastructure and connectivity on the African continent, the role of mobile money and financial inclusion; the striking a balance between technological advancement and socio-economic priorities.
Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

All Citizens Party (ACP) leader Senathi Fisha says after 30 years of democracy it's time for a woman president.

Fisha is one of the few women leaders contesting the national and provincial elections on May 29. She founded the ACP in Ga-Matlala A Thaba in Limpopo.

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula told supporters in the Western Cape there are benefits they will be excluded from, such as getting jobs without experience required, because they are governed by the DA and not voting for the ANC.
Mbalula said ANC supporters in the province choose to gallivant on voting day while DA supporters come out to vote for their party.
He reminded supporters of the ANC's 2.5-million jobs promise if it remains in power.
The ANC has put an end to entry-level jobs requiring experience and the Western Cape is an exception because it is led by the DA, he said.
Last year the government said previous work experience would no longer be a requirement for entry-level government jobs and it has since advertised some vacancies that require no previous work exposure.
Official unemployment figures indicate at least 32.1% of citizens are without jobs.

All Citizens Party (ACP) leader Dr. Senathi Fisha says after 30 years of democracy, it's time for a female president. Fisha is one of the few females contesting the national elections on May 29. The ACP was founded in Ga-Matlala A. Thaba in Limpopo by Fisha. She spoke to TimesLIVE Fisha, reflecting on 30 years of democracy and why she thinks monarchies should lead the country and not political parties. Dr. Fisha is a clinical psychologist, president of Fisha Health Group, and president of the Fisha Foundation.

In 2003, 8-year-old Sasha-Leigh Crook disappeared from her grandparents' garden. Nine days later her body was discovered, and a suspect was arrested almost immediately. Although justice seemed to have been served, questions still linger as to whether more could have been done by authorities to possibly save the child's life. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

The survivors of the Usindiso building fire and shack fires in Johannesburg marched to premier Panyaza Lesufi's office on Friday with a letter of demands. More than 70 people died in the fire on August 31. The survivors were moved to a temporary shelter in Denver, close to the Johannesburg CBD. A commission of inquiry was established to investigate the fire's cause and the frequency of hijacked buildings in the Johannesburg CBD. The marchers' demands included better living conditions and an end to xenophobic attacks.

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The economic implications of artificial intelligence use in music is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Chola Makgamathe, general manager for legal service at the SA Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO). She also serves as chairperson of the Copyright Coalition of SA.

Makgamathe highlights the current trends, discussions and potential impact of AI use in music and the broader creative industry. Creative industries are estimated to contribute up to 5% of GDP in SA.

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With five weeks to go before South Africans head to the polls for a fiercely contested general election, have you made up your mind about who you will be voting for?

In Behind the Herald Headlines with Daron Mann, we speak to party leaders about their offering.

This week, we catch up with DA Eastern Cape leader Andrew Whitfield, who says the party will spend the next few days driving home “our message of hope and our rescue plan to put SA back on a pathway to prosperity”. HeraldLIVE

In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews a multijurisdictional panel of employment law experts from Baker McKenzie offices in five different jurisdictions around the world.

The panel of Mirjam de Blécourt (Partner and Head of Employment, Amsterdam), Monica Kurnatowska (Senior Employment Partner, London), Johan Botes (Partner and Head of Employment, Johannesburg), Fermin Guardiola (Partner and Regional head of Employment, Madrid), and Joanna Matthews-Taylor (Partner and Head of Employment, Dubai) discuss how organisations face growing pressure to address complaints about inappropriate behaviour in the workplace.

Former ANC president Thabo Mbeki says he has not put aside his grievances with the ANC and the party will have to get the criminals out.
Campaigning for the party in Soweto on Thursday, Mbeki acknowledged problems within the ANC and said the party would attend to them. Mbeki told the media that the ANC must be transformed and has the potential to fix unemployment, poverty and crime.
He asked with residents in Soweto to vote for the party next month, saying he knows people have complaints about the party but promising those would be dealt with and the ANC would do the right thing.
Mbeki has been a critic of the party’s failure to renew itself, saying last year that he could not campaign for “an ANC led by criminals” as he spoke at Unisa where he is chancellor. At the time, Mbeki said he couldn’t convince people to vote for the party because of its failure to renew itself. He has been outspoken about the party’s failures.
This was his first active participation in an election campaign since he was president. He said he will been seen more on the election campaign trail.

The South African Human Rights Commission has slammed the Eastern Cape health department, Eastern Cape Liquor Board and the South African Police Service in relation to the Enyobeni tavern tragedy. Twenty-one young people died during school end-of-year celebrations at the tavern. Presenting the commission's report on the investigation into the tragedy on Thursday, commissioner Nomahlubi Berlinda Khwinana also blamed the Buffalo City municipality for failing to protect the victims.

Kabelo Moumakwe turns his hurt about Chiefs into profitable content. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

About 700 government officials have been found guilty of corruption in the past five years, according to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). National Director of Public Prosecutions advocate Shamila Batohi and NPA executive committee members held a media briefing on Wednesday. Batohi said in complex corruption cases guilty pleas are rare.

With five weeks to go before South Africans head to the polls for what is expected to be a hotly contested 2024 general election, have you made up your mind about who you will be voting for?

In the coming weeks on Behind the Herald Headlines with Daron Mann, we will be speaking to party leaders about their offering.

This week, we catch up with Patriotic Alliance national chair Marlon Daniels, who insists: “The Western Cape is ours. This is the last time that the Western Cape is gonna be controlled by the DA, so we can now liberate them with new people.” HeraldLIVE

WANTED Beauty is presented by Mathahle Stofile (Mat) and Nokubonga Thusi (Knox). It sees the two beauty editors in unfiltered conversation about Beauty and Wellbeing - including trends, products they love, useful tips and interviews with industry experts and other intriguing guests. In this episode, they focus on fragrances - from nostalgic high school favourites to current must haves.

Artificial intelligence (AI) development with a telecoms operator is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Stefan Steffen, group head of data and AI at Telkom.

He highlights what AI means for Telkom and the broader telecoms context industry; realities involved in commercialising AI systems; and making clear the relationship between AI and data.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.Producer is Demi Buzo.

In 2020 young Mbali Ntuli took on the might of the Democratic Alliance establishment and ran for the leadership of the party against John Steenhuisen. Not unexpectedly, she lost and not long afterwards branched out on her own — not, like many of the black leaders who left the DA after the last general election, to start her own party or to join another one but to start her own civil society organisation. She founded the Ground Work Collective and started simply doing what she loves — civic work in communities around the country and mainly her native KwaZulu-Natal. So successful has she been that Ground Work has found the funding to put 4000 election observers in place for the May 29 poll. “A lot of the stuff that I said when I ran for the DA leadership was what I wanted to do anyway,” she tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge. “It would have been great to do it with a big institutions and a big machine because I think it is the kind of stuff South Africans really want … I didn’t join another party and I didn’t start one. I wanted to show that I could go back into communities and continue the work that I’ve been doing for two decades. And I put a lot of my own money in initially because people don’t really believe politicians and obviously a big part of the criticism I received the I ran for the DA leadership was that I was young and inexperienced which was absolutely not true so for me this was also a big Fuck You. I could do it!” The discussion centres on how politics works in KZN. These are Ntuli’s streets after all….

In 1992, sex workers began disappearing from the streets of Parow. By 1996 when a task team was assembled to investigate, 19 women had been murdered. Even after a likely suspect was identified, though, the case was far from solved. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

EFF leader Julius Malema claims load-shedding will be implemented when vote counting starts and votes will be stolen.
When counting starts after the May 29 national and provincial elections, stage 6 load-shedding will be implemented, according to Malema. “They must find you ready, that’s why I’m telling you this, I’m preparing you. I know these crooks. These people can’t be trusted,” he said.
â€œThere is a tendency of increased outages when we start counting after dark and those seem to be manufactured. They seem to be deliberate action to trip the grid for purposes and reasons unknown to us. So we are making contingency plans.â€
It has been almost a month without load-shedding.
Despite criticising the Electoral Commission of South Africa for “stupid mistakes”, Malema on Friday expressed confidence in the commission.
Two days later, however, while addressing Reiger Park community members in Ekurhuleni, Malema said load-shedding would be back when votes are being counted.
In February he said: “The reality is no election is going to be rigged and if you feel defeated before even putting up a fight then give up. We have solid election structures including highly trained party agents.”

EFF leader Julius Malema says the language criminals understand is violence and police should fight fire with fire so offenders live in fear.
He said the rate of crimes such as murder, gender based violence and rape is staggering and criminals have declared war on law-abiding citizens. "Today law-abiding citizens are scared ... Criminals are in charge. It has to be the other way around" he said.
He is promising to fight crime by ensuring there are no fewer than one-hundred-thousand boots on the ground should the EFF win the May 29 national and provincial elections.

Cuts in tax incentives for foreign film and television projects is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Nick Cloete, Animation SA’s head of policy and outgoing National chairperson; Paul Raleigh, director at Hollard Film Guarantors; and Ayanda Sibisi, interim general secretary the Independent Producers Organisation (IPO).

Topics of discussion include: government move to cut tax incentives for foreign film projects; SA’s ability to compete with other countries for big budget projects; and how producers are working to engage the state on these matters.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Faith homes and compounds are well known and received in African communities. These establishments support community members with illnesses beyond the scope of western medicine.

Faith homes and compounds led by notorious healers such as Ma’Ngconde, once crowned “the healer of the nation”, enjoy publicity by word of mouth. People share stories of triumph thanks to the intervention of healers and by extension their compounds. However, sometimes faith-based organisations can cause a disturbance in communities and in the lives of members.

In this episode of Gogo, have I been scammed?, host Gogo Zipho Dolamo is joined by Mrs Sikelelwa "Siki" Ngubane, widow to late actor Menzi Ngubane. Siki shares a chilling story of how an organisation that was meant to nurse her husband back to health left her widowed, and in search of answers.

Menzi died in 2021 and was largely known and loved for his roles in Generations and Isibaya and many other productions that he starred in.

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Adriaan Pask, chief investment officer of PSG Wealth, provides an update on how the markets have fared so far in 2024, and what investors can expect from the rest of the year.

Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the 26 days of no load-shedding so far has nothing to do with the elections and has cautioned against the big improvement being used as an “electioneering tool”.Briefing media on Monday, he urged the public to avoid the noise and look towards a further reduction in load-shedding intensity.

True Crime South Africa Specials focus in on one specific true crime topic taking listeners on a deep-dive of around true crime topics. This special focuses on South Africa's Sex Offender Register - What is it? Where is it? Who can access it? (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447)
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With six weeks to go before South Africans head to the polls for what is expected to be a hotly-contested 2024 general elections, have you made up your mind about who you will be voting for?

In the coming weeks on Behind the Herald Headlines with Daron Mann, we will be speaking to party leaders about their offering.

This week, we caught up with FF+ Eastern Cape leader Piet May who believes the party will “double our numbers in parliament as well as the provincial legislature”. HeraldLIVE

The state of SA’s property sector in the second quarter of 2024 is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Andrew König, CEO of Redefine Properties.

Topics of discussion include: current state of the property sector; trends driving activity; impact of higher interest rates on operations; and engagements with employees.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

One of the big election stories has been the Jacob Zuma factor and his uMkhonto weSizwe Party.
According to polls and by-election results, the party has outshone parties such as the EFF and the IFP.
In this episode of the Sunday Times Politics Weekly we explain and hopefully demystify the Zuma/MKP phenomenon in our politics, and how it might impact our body politic after May 29.
Our guests this time are Sanusha Naidu, senior research associate with the Institute for Global Dialogue, and Susan Booysen, visiting Wits professor.
We hear on the podcast that Zuma feels wronged by corruption allegations against him and is out for revenge against his successor President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Booysen tells us the MKP is a revenge party that will wreak havoc on the ANC, and it could damage it much more than it has so far. Booysen explains which parties the MKP is taking votes from, and if polls and by-elections are good predictors of the May 29 election results.
Naidu says Zuma’s purpose is about vindicating himself because he did not finish his second term. On the party’s court battles with the IEC, Naidu says, “I get the sense we’ll have to deal with security now more than ever before in this election”.
There are a lot more interesting perspectives from our panellists who are hosted by Sunday Times deputy editor Mike Siluma. Listen and share your views.

Another Ramokgopa enters politics, but not for the ANC. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Cellphone data analyst Gideon Gouws confirmed communication between the five men accused of murdering football star Senzo Meyiwa.

The evidence ties in with that of previous witness, police cellphone analyst Col Lambertus Steyn. Gouws was asked to analyse data downloaded from Bongani Ntanzi and Sifisokuhle Ntuli's cellphones to check if there was any communication between them and the other accused.

However, his evidence did not reveal data indicating that one of the accused had communicated with singer Kelly Khumalo in 2014, which Steyn had previously testified.

With six weeks to go before South Africans head to the polls for what is expected to be a hotly-contested 2024 general elections, have you made up your mind about who you will be voting for?

In the coming weeks on Behind the Herald Headlines with Daron Mann, we will be speaking to party leaders about their offering.

This week, we caught up with ActionSA Eastern Cape premier candidate, Athol Trollip, who thinks “South Africa will go through a golden period of government over the next 50 years where coalitions will be an integral part of government”. HeraldLIVE

When a new resident moves to Upington in 1997, no one knows much about his background. Then, the women of the area start experiencing horrific acts of violence, and it becomes evident that there is a predator among them. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Investment in satellite communication is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Kyle Whitehill, CEO of Avanti Communications.

Topics of discussion include: the development of satellite technology over 25 years; the growing popularity of low orbiting satellites; partnerships with telecoms operators; and drivers of investment in telecommunications infrastructure.

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The ANC will win the forthcoming elections, the DA will come second and the EFF third, former ANC exile intelligence leader Oyama Mabandla tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge. “Even if the ANC misfires,” he says, “there is still no alternative to it. In South Africa black people vote for black parties.” Mabandla came home to a business career that has seen him make deputy CEO of SAA and chairman of Vodacom and, more recently, a widely recognised public intellectual. His new book, Soul of A Nation is, says Bruce, the best and most easily digestible recording of the first 30 years of democracy available. In the book Mabandla argues that under ANC rule, or the last half of it, things have gone so badly wrong that the only way out is a new Codesa, a new national convention to hammer out a new consensus and a new future. Otherwise citizens have become so alienated from our politics the only certain result is a repeat of the 2021 violence…

Ahead of this year’s South African Fashion Week (SAFW) we revisit a 2021 conversation from our “Peers in Conversation” series. SAFW Pioneer Lucilla Booyzen and revered fashion designer Clive Rundle chat about farm life, architecture, the Joburg inner city and staging a fashion show for the Chinese Communist Party.

Digital protections for SA’s small business sector is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Reabetswe Motsamai, marketing and communications manager at MakwaIT Technologies.

Motsamai outlines the economic impact of South Africa's high cyber exposure; why SMEs are vulnerable to cyber threats and the resulting operational impacts; how business owners can implement proactive cybersecurity measures.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Home affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi says they have ordered surveillance drones, speed boats and handheld biometric devices to help manage the country's porous borders.
South Africa's land borders cover about 4,700km. Insufficient security and the poor state of fencing make the borders insecure, with foreigners entering illegally and allowing other acts of criminality.
Speaking on SABC on Sunday, Motsoaledi said they have employed technology to deal with undocumented foreigners and crime syndicates at the borders.
"We have ordered 18 drones to be used at the borders, four speed boats and 500 handheld gadgets that can identify you by your fingerprint," he said.
In 2019, two months before national and provincial elections, then defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said they would use drones and rely more on technology at borders to tackle the influx of undocumented immigrants.

Government should not interfere with people's lives.
That is a view of Free Market Foundation CEO David Ansara.
The foundation recently launched is campaign for Home Rule which speaks of decentralization of governance, emphasizing individual rights, private property, and the role of local communities in decision-making.
He chats to Daron Mann in this episode.

Amid the heated discussion over the export of South African livestock, Wednesday was a bustling day at the harbor in East London. 56,000 sheep, 1,500 cattle, and 200 goats were put into the animal carrier Al Messilah.
They are to be taken to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia for slaughter.
Pieter Cloete, president of AgriSA in the Eastern Cape and Dr Smaragda Loew, president of Ban Animal TradingSA join Daron Mann in this podcast to discuss the issue.

The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) has raised the alarm over an infectious disease outbreak at a feedlot housing 56,000 sheep destined for live export by ship from East London to the Middle East.
In this second segment, host Daron Mann chats to SPCA's Jacques Peacock about the latest discovery inside the livestock carrier Al Messilah ahead of the three-week journey to the Middle East. Tune in!

With just more than six weeks to go before South Africans head to the polls for what is expected to be a hotly contested 2024 general election, have you made up your mind about who you will be voting for?

In the coming works on Behind the Herald Headlines with Daron Mann, we will be speaking to party leaders about their offerings.

Listen as we chat to Mzwanele Manyi of the EFF. HeraldLIVE

When a young boy goes to visit his grandmothers on a farm for the December holidays, his parents believe he is safe from the evils of the city. They could have no idea, that danger in the most unexpected form was already waiting for him there. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

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The Roodepoort magistrate's court has postponed the case against six suspects charged with the murder of Kaizer Chiefs player Luke Fleurs to April 19. The suspects face charges of murder, robbery under aggravating circumstances, possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of unlicensed ammunition and defeating the ends of justice. The suspects are aged 21 to 36 and will apply for Legal Aid. On Friday Gauteng National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane told the media outside court the state has a strong case.

A new R1bn venture capital (VC) fund looking to shake up SA tech investment is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Conducive Capital founders Clive Butkow and Mitchan Adams.

Topics include: developments in a number of areas such as trends in raising capital; challenges in finding capital; evolution of VC investing; the value of VC to SA’s economy; how to grow SA’s technology ecosystems; and an outlook for the sector.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

With just over six weeks to go before South Africans head to the polls for what is expected to be a hotly-contested 2024 general elections, have you made up your mind about who you will be voting for?

In the coming weeks on Behind the Herald Headlines with Daron Mann, we will be speaking to party leaders about their offering.

This week, we caught up with ACDP Eastern Cape leader Lance Grootboom. HeraldLIVE

Zuma keeps on escaping the traps set for him. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

New IT governance laws set to come into later in 2024 are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Guy Krige, Executive Risk Consultant at Escrowsure.

Topics of discussion include: an outlining new IT laws that will soon affect SA’s financial services industry; the mechanics of software escrow services; challenges in becoming compliant; and possible impact on procurement practices.

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Chris Hani's widow Limpho says whoever becomes president after the May 29 general elections should not have a bloated cabinet. She was speaking during an event in Ekurhuleni on Wednesday commemorating her late husband's death. She questioned the role of some deputy ministers.

From April 12 e-tolls will no longer exist, and Gauteng road users will no longer be required to pay for the service.
This was announced during a media briefing on Wednesday held by the department of transport, with the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) and Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi.
During the briefing issues of how the process will unfold and what it will entail were addressed by the various stakeholders. This includes outstanding debt and the ongoing use of tags as a payment method.

Peter Bruce talks about being a columnist in this latest edition of Podcasts from the Edge. He approves of the notion that while columnists are nominally journalists they are driven by their own opinions and a powerful drive to grab the attention of their audience. Citing London Times columnist Matthew Parr’s he describes writing a column for a living as “striking poses which will only convince others if you yourself can temporarily inhabit the belief … (you) take a brief, elbow ambiguity aside, an go full pelt”.It also means trouble. Bruce reads a letter about him in The Sunday Times from foreign minister Naledi Pandor in which she suggests the editors remove him. This after she felt, after months of praise directed at her, that she was on the wrong end of a column he wrote a week earlier. His response? “Well done minister, fire the journalist. You’d be perfectly comfortable among your friends in Moscow and Tehran.”.

If BCM's town planning unit does not sharpen up, construction companies will migrate to municipalities that don’t take two years to process an application.

This warning comes from Contour Projects MD Henk Massyn, one of East London’s top township and infrastructure development companies.
He chats to Ted Keenan in this episode.

Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the intensity of load-shedding is dropping. He briefed media on Tuesday to give an update on implementation of the energy saving system. Stages 1 and 2 load-shedding accounted for half the power cuts South Africans experienced so far this year.

Effort to grow small businesses in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Nobesuthu Ndlovu, director of SME at Old Mutual.

Topics of discussion include: challenges faced by small businesses in the country; pushing SME growth and profitability; and the significance of supporting SMEs owned by marginalized groups.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Police minister Bheki Cele says South Africa's prisons hold almost 14,000 foreign nationals and more than 144,000 South Africans. He was briefing the media on Sunday to provide an update on successes achieved by the police service in response to serious and violent crimes and how crime intelligence has improved. Cele said the prison stats indicate it is not true that foreigners are the main perpetrators of crime.

UDM leader Bantu Holomisa says he remains positive about his party’s future in the Eastern Cape and has issued a warning to those undermining former president Jacob Zuma’s popularity in the province in light of his new party uMkhonto weSizwe’s rise to prominence.

He chats to DispatchLIVE's Mandilakhe Kwababana in this episode about his plans for the province.

When a police officer was arrested for a string of "killsurance" murders executed on her own family members and loved ones, South Africa was aghast at the enormity of the killer's deeds and the coldness of her crimes. Rosemary Ndlovu's public story, though, is only a fraction of the truth (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

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Amid the heated discussion over the export of South African livestock, Wednesday was a bustling day at the harbor in East London. 56,000 sheep, 1,500 cattle, and 200 goats were put into the animal carrier Al Messilah.
They are to be taken to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia for slaughter.
Pieter Cloete, president of AgriSA in the Eastern Cape and Dr Smaragda Loew, president of Ban Animal TradingSA join Daron Mann in this podcast to discuss the issue.

The economics of sports and entertainment in 2024 is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tony Simpson, partner and global head of sport at Oliver Wyman.

Topics of discussion include: value of sport to an economy; broadcast rights; growth of sports streaming; the place of soccer in global sport; and shortcomings of Africa soccer industry.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer Demi Buzo.

With less than two months to go before the May 29 elections, EFF leader Julius Malema says he is prepared to give the EFF vote to the ANC nationally if it doesn't get 50%. He was speaking to JJ Tabane on the Frank Dialogue podcast. Malema said he will have one demand - the ANC must make EFF deputy leader Floyd Shivambu finance minister.

Former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula was granted R50,000 bail after her first appearance before the Pretoria magistrate's court on Thursday. The former speaker faces 12 charges of corruption and one of money laundering. In her affidavit read by her lawyer, advocate Graham Kerr-Phillips, Mapisa-Nqakula said she believed the state’s case against her was weak.

The Proteas Women know what they are good at and what they need to work on as the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup approaches.

That is the opinion of wicketkeeper Sinalo Jafta, reflecting on the Proteas’ 2-1 T20 series loss to Sri Lanka at Buffalo Park on Wednesday.

“Could we have done better? I think so, but I just think where we’re at as a team, we kind of know it wasn’t the best performance, but obviously how do we correct it with such a quick turnaround going into the 50 overs?” Jafta says In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week.

The Proteas play three One Day Internationals against Sri Lanka, starting at Buffalo Park on April 9.

The T20 World Cup will be held in Bangladesh between September and October. HeraldLIVE

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) hosted the signing of the Electoral Code of Conduct and ballot paper draw at Gallagher Estate in Midrand on Thursday ahead of the May 29 elections.

Sony’s premium consumer electronics business is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jobin Joejoe, MD for Sony Middle East and Africa (MEA).

Topics of discussion include: Sony’s business in the region; pricing strategies; SA as a market for consumer electronics; and technologies that Sony is investing in.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba on Wednesday announced the top 10 politicians his party would prosecute if it was elected into government after the May 29 general elections. Mashaba announced this in Saxonwold, Johannesburg, outside the former Gupta residence. He said two years after the Zondo commission submitted the final state capture report, nothing has been done to bring those implicated to justice.

Rise Mzansi led a picket on Tuesday at the labour and employment department in Pretoria. The party believes the age limit for government programmes is discriminatory against people aged 35 and older who are looking for employment or to improve their skills.The National Youth Commission Act and the National Youth Policy set the definition of youth at 35. Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi says the government is disconnected from the lives of ordinary South Africans.

The Pretoria high court on Tuesday dismissed with costs the urgent application by National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to interdict law enforcement authorities from arresting her during corruption investigations.

Last month the National Prosecuting Authority’s Investigating Directorate (ID) conducted a search and seizure operation at Mapisa-Nqakula's home in Bruma, Johannesburg. The operation was was linked to an investigation into alleged corruption reportedly involving her tenure as minister of defence and military veterans from 2012 to 2021.

Executive director at We are the People and 30 year old activist Lindiwe Mntambo says elections are not rigged and those insinuating that are misinforming the public about voting. She joined the 30 years of democracy podcast to speak about her upbringing, Fees Must Fall and being an active community leader. We the people is a voluntary association formed to mobilise citizens to continuously participate in democratic governance and elections.

The 12,519-tonne floating book fair is eagerly awaiting its next throng of visitors.

The ship, which boasts more than 5,000 book titles, docked in East London last week and will be here for three weeks.

In this episode, Daron Mann chats to Anastasia Leushkina about the ship and its activities.

When a police officer was arrested for a string of "killsurance" murders executed on her own family members and loved ones, South Africa was aghast at the enormity of the killer's deeds and the coldness of her crimes. Rosemary Ndlovu's public story, though, is only a fraction of the truth (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

A popular radio station based in KwaZulu-Natal, Gagasi FM, is consulting with its attorneys after former presenter Penny Ntuli disclosed the station offered her a monthly salary of R2,800.
Ntuli's declarations led to the station being lambasted and labelled as exploitative.

The station dominated social media trends this week as Ntuli lifted the lid on why she declined to renew her contract at Gagasi FM.

Gagasi FM business development lead and spokesperson Khulekani Shandu told TimesLIVE the station management was in talks with their legal team about Ntuli’s public statement in which she disclosed the salary offer.

When a police officer was arrested for a string of "killsurance" murders executed on her own family members and loved ones, South Africa was aghast at the enormity of the killer's deeds and the coldness of her crimes. Rosemary Ndlovu's public story, though, is only a fraction of the truth (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Mike Siluma sits down with Election expert Ebrahim Fakir to discuss the upcoming South African elections and what you need to know from how they work, to how they are calculated and what you need to do!

Adriaan Pask, chief investment officer of PSG Wealth, explains the investment strategy behind low-risk investment products and why they’re an important part of a holistic portfolio.

It is two months until South Africans take to the polls in the country’s seventh democratic national and provincial election and, for the first time, voters will be faced with “ballots as big as never before”.

As a result, voting, and counting of the votes, will take longer this year, according to IEC provincial manager Siyabonga Maki.

This is to include independent candidates who, feeling the IEC was doing a disservice to the country by excluding independent candidates, went to the Constitutional Court and won.

In all, 14,662 candidates have been nominated to contest the 887 seats available in the National Assembly and the nine legislatures.

The final list of candidates contesting the elections will be published by the IEC on April 10.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, Maki explains what this means and how it will work. HeraldLIVE

New party SARA comes out blazing with promises from here to Malamulele. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Planet42’s ongoing push to dominate vehicle subscriptions is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Eerik Oja, CEO and co-founder of car subscription service Planet42. Oja outlines his company’s funding and strategy.

Topics of discussion include: Planet42 funding efforts; the evolution of vehicle subscriptions in SA; opening a physical car shop; competition; and the company’s investment technology.

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Cellphone records, vehicle tracking and CCTV footage have allegedly linked the five men accused of killing Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane to the crime.During bail application proceedings at the Durban magistrate's courts on Wednesday the state presented its version of events and evidence. Detective Bob Pillay from the police's organised crime unit provided an affidavit revealing that the getaway car used for the murders was found two months later during another murder investigation. There had been an attempt to set the vehicle on fire.State prosecutor advocate Lawrence Gcaba read out Pillay's affidavit to the court records

The announcement of the closure of Educor institutions Damelin, CityVarsity, Icesa City Campus on Friday has shocked the sector and left students and parents in limbo Students at the Damelin College in Braamfontein have been left in the dark about the deregistration of Educor colleges by the higher education department. According to the department these Educor institutions had not submitted annual financial statements in 2021 or 2022 or complied with the law. TimesLIVE Premium spoke to various students at Damelin Braamfontein campus on Tuesday, with most saying they hope they will be reimbursed for the funds they have paid the institution.

The Electoral Court on Tuesday ruled the Electoral Commission of South Africa's (IEC) registration of the newly formed MK party was not unlawful.

The ANC filed an application challenging the MK party's registration, arguing the IEC contravened the law by allowing the party, to supplement its registration application after it had already been rejected.

Telkom’s research and development (R&D) strategy takes centre stage in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tsabi Molapo, executive for research and innovation at Telkom, one of SA’s largest telecoms operators. Topics of discussion include: Telkom strategy around R&D the company’s method for solving its own challenges through technology; emerging technologies; and building commercial models. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

Aurum Institute director for tuberculosis (TB) and monitoring Sicelo Dlamini says TB can be easily controlled and treated. On World TB Day, March 24, the focus was on the theme “Invest in action to end TB”.

Steven Nkonyeni and Tebello Letsoalo activists from Activate Change Drivers reflect on 30 years of democracy being born post-1994. They highlight the importance of voting and how voting protects the health and future of democracy.

When a police officer was arrested for a string of "killsurance" murders executed on her own family members and loved ones, South Africa was aghast at the enormity of the killer's deeds and the coldness of her crimes. Rosemary Ndlovu's public story, though, is only a fraction of the truth (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

In this companion podcast series to the Showmax Original Catch Me A Killer, True Crime South Africa host and creator, Nicole Engelbrecht, delves into the details of the case presented in the series. In this episode (the companion to episode 5) we look at the case of the The Donnybrook Killer, Christopher Mhlengwa Zikode.
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Artificial intelligence use in corporates and large businesses is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ria Pinto, country manager and technology lead for SA at IBM.

Topics of discussion include: defining AI in 2024; data from IBM’s recent AI computing study; use cases for AI in corporates; and the talent shift needed to make the most of the technology.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula seems to be caught out of order. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Nelson Mandela Bay is SA’s murder capital according to an international report authored by the Mexican Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice.

The report comes at a time when at least 25 people have been killed in the metro over the past week.

Nearly half of these deadly incidents, one involving a well-known rugby player, occurred at the weekend.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Institute for Security Studies senior training co-ordinator and researcher Willem Els and independent crime analyst Ian Cameron. HeraldLIVE

Temporary and seasonal employment strategies is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Our host Mudiwa Gavaza talks to Quintus Sliep, MD of Worldwide Staffing.
Sliep explains the strategies that companies use to expand capacity; employment trends in SA; the impact of technology on hiring decisions; and the place of permanent employment in the current environment.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

ANC chief whip Pemmy Majodina says the party's parliamentary caucus will comment on the raid by the Hawks at the house of National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula when there are “proper findings”. The National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) Investigating Directorate (ID) on Tuesday conducted a search and seizure raid at her house in Bruma, Johannesburg.

IEC says it’s working with the security cluster to ensure peaceful elections amid threats to stop voting.
The commission made a presentation to the home affairs committee in parliament on Tuesday on its readiness for the elections. Several committee members raised concerns over intimidating remarks made by the new kid on the political block, the MK party, after it said if its leader Jacob Zuma was not allowed on the ballot paper there would hell to pay. Its youth leader Bonginkosi Khanyile said there would be no elections. It further threatened that it would not accept “elections of losing”.
Minister in the Presidency Khumbuzo Ntshavheni said there was no discussion in cabinet on intimidation threats but assured people that South Africa would not be intimidated.
On other matters, the commission admitted that court challenges close to elections worried it but did not take issue with parties and people going to court to ventilate their rights.
It said this year has the most people on the voters' roll at 27,782,477 and it was pleased with the number.
The highly contested election will be on May 29. The IEC said all would ready because preparation started 18 to 24 months ahead of voting day. The next task is to print the millions of ballot papers and boxes but all will be done by the May 8.
On load-shedding: “There is a tendency of increased outages when we start on counting after dark, and those seem to be manufactured, they seem to be deliberate actions to trip the grid for purposes and reasons unknown to us. So we are making contingency plans.”

Investigating Directorate members raided the home of National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula on Tuesday morning.

Honor’s business strategy in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Our host Mudiwa Gavaza talks to Fred Zhou, general manager for Honor SA.
Topics of discussion include: the size and scope of Honor’s business; strategy for SA; the company’s local product range; and challenges faced by the business.
Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

The ANC will remain in government after the elections, said the party’s secretary-general Fikile Mbalula just before another mic-snatching drama transpired after the singing of Wenzeni uZuma.
“The ANC governs and I can tell you when we wake up on May 30 the ANC will still be government” he said in KwaZulu-Natal.
He was delivering a keynote address at the party’s arts and culture sub-committee engagement with the creative industry which promised to deal with the exploitation of artists.
After Mbalula delivered his address it was time for a song, but the one sang was not the kind members liked.
“Wenzeni uZuma?” (what has Zuma done?) sang an ANC supporter on stage, but his singing barely lasted 10 seconds before Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa president Joy Mbewana seized the microphone and sang another song.
Wenzeni uZuma, is often sang by former president Jacob Zuma’s loyalists to annoy his political enemies.
ANC MP and programme director at the event Thandi Moraka said disruptions would not be tolerated.
The first microphone-grabbing drama happened this weekend in KwaZulu-Natal in the presence of Zulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini and President Cyril Ramaphosa. ANC provincial chair Siboniso Duma snatched the microphone from Zulu traditional prime minister Thulasizwe Buthelezi, who was about to introduce the king. He had criticised the provincial government’s treatment of King Misuzulu.
Support for the ANC has been declining since the 2009 elections. A further decline is expected in this year’s elections.

Activist, youth leader and members of Rise Mzansi's National Leadership Collective Irfaan Mangera says South Africa needs new leaders who are capable enough to a progressive democracy.

He was speaking on TimesLIVE's orginal podcast 30 years of Democracy. Mangera shares insights into growing up a born free and his role in activisim and joining a political party.

In Human Rights Month, host Gogo Zipho Dolamo engages in retrospective conversation with seasoned sangoma Nonkwenkwezi.

With the growing presence of iZangoma and traditional spiritualities in media, one wonders what this looked like pre-democracy and the new constitution in South Africa. Nonkwenkwezi offers insights on the social context and the manner in which iZangoma were permitted to exist in society pre-democracy.

The rights now afforded to iZangoma have limitations and responsibilities. Nonkwenkwezi helps us understand what some of those boundaries and responsibilities are.

Gogo have I been scammed? is a TimesLIVE production.

In 2005, the Philippi community knew that there was a serial predator among them. It would take far too long for the SAPS to acknowledge this though, and during that time, the killer did as he pleased. When one of the Western Cape's best detectives gets the docket, though, things start moving quickly, and soon he's staring into the eyes of the man they called the Jesus Killer. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Veteran trade union leader Zwelinzima Vavi has had his setbacks, but the “tragic mistake” he is still kicking himself for was to support Jacob Zuma in becoming president of the ANC and the republic.
The only mistake, and the biggest mistake, is that I was convinced by some members of both Cosatu and the SACP that the then deputy president of the ANC, Jacob Zuma, was going to be good for the agenda of the working class and therefore we must rally workers behind him.”

In this episode of the Sunday Times Politics Weekly, politics reporter Sisanda Mbolekwa is joined by Saftu general-secretary Zwelinzima Vavi to unpack a variety of issues, including the state of trade unions in the country, his views on South Africa’s political landscape, the upcoming general elections and what it will take to fix some of the biggest crises facing the country.

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

In this companion podcast series to the Showmax Original Catch Me A Killer, True Crime South Africa host and creator, Nicole Engelbrecht, delves into the details of the cases presenting in the series. In this episode (the companion to episode 4) we look at the case of the ABC Killer, Moses Sithole.
Listen to the original full-length episode on Moses Sithole here: https://iono.fm/e/750592 Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Advertising business, Avatar Agency Group is helping to position and grow Absa’s business. In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk to the man at forefront of making this happen.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza talks to Zibusiso Mkhwanazi, co-founder of Avatar and executive chair at M&N Brands.

Topics of discussion include: the size and scope of Avatar’s business; the role of technology and AI in storytelling; the state of advertising in SA during the pandemic; the place of radio, television and print advertising in a digital economy; and challenges faced by creative businesses.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

In this companion podcast series to the Showmax Original Catch Me A Killer, True Crime South Africa host and creator, Nicole Engelbrecht, delves into the details of the cases presenting in the series. In this episode (the companion to episode 3) we look at the cases of the Cleveland Serial Killer and the Witbank series. Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

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The MK party has announced 81-year-old former president Jacob Zuma as its presidential candidate in the national and provincial elections.
They do not want any engagements on the topic, said the party’s youth leader Bonginkosi Khanyile.
Zuma has ambitions of being president again to “fix things” but the constitution will not allow him. There has been resistance from the party against such obstacles with interim spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndlela last month saying: “If the people want Jacob Zuma on the ballot that’s what will happen. Zuma will be on the ballot and will lead the country.”
Zuma served two terms when he was president.
MK party leader in KwaZulu-Natal Visvin Reddy recently warned if the party is not on ballot papers there will be civil war and no elections will take place.
A pastor representing some religious leaders in the province threatened the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) that should it not “give” the party a two-thirds majority, anarchy would prevail. He made the remarks in Zuma’s presence.
President Cyril Ramaphosa last week warned those who threaten instability if things do not go their way in the elections will be arrested.
The candidate list the MKparty submitted to the IEC was leaked last week by an IEC official, which hinted at the party’s announcement of Zuma in the No 1 position on the list, ranked according to party hierarchy.
Zuma was suspended by the ANC for campaigning for the MK party. The ANC will make a decision on his future after the elections.

Sifiso Mkhwanazi has been found guilty by the Gauteng High Court sitting in Palm for killing six Johannesburg sex workers.

On Wednesday Judge Cassim Moosa found Mkhwanazi guilty of six counts of murder, six of rape, six of defeating the ends of justice, and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Trading in local BEE share schemes is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza talks to Anthony Wilmot, founder of The Integrated Exchange (I-Ex).

Topic of discussion include: I-Ex’s history’s and strategy; trade in local BEE schemes; MultiChoice’s Phutuma Nathi; and I-Ex’s expanded offering.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Another vicious power struggle has enveloped EP Rugby, with some club officials accusing the body’s interim leaders of conducting a hostile takeover of the troubled organisation.

With tensions high ahead of the union’s disputed meeting on March 23 an acrimonious election is expected as feuding factions battle for control.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, The Herald’s rugby writer George Byron unpacks the drama and sheds light on the role players. HeraldLIVE

Three of the four suspects alleged to be involved in the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, have abandoned their bail applications. Additionally, the state withdrew charges against accused number four, Phumza Sigaqa.

The accused, who are charged with kidnapping and human trafficking appeared in the Vredenburg magistrate’s court on Wednesday.

Joshlin’s whereabouts remain unknown. She was reported missing on February 19 in Saldanha Bay.

Most of the import tariffs protecting South African companies in their home market have been in place for more than 20 years, trade expert Donald Mackay tells Peter Bruce in this episode of Podcasts from the Edge. That implies that in two decades the protected companies still have not become competitive enough to stand on their own two feet. It is given the trade instruments in the hands of trade, industry and competition minister Ebrahim Patel a bad name and business is increasingly loath to use them. If you do Patel will protect you if you promise to create jobs. And if you want to import something that isn’t made in South Africa, he’ll give you permission provided you undertake in writing to buy from a local producer if someone starts making the product you want. And all the while the minister to “creating” heavily subsidies black industrialists who will one day substitute all your imports for you. The State doth wheel and deal in South Africa and by the looks of it a swathe of business has had enough.ends

MK Party leading member Jacob Zuma says if voters don’t vote for his party and “liberate” black people that would be the last straw and he would give up the cause.
He would wash his hands of his attempts to free black South Africans.
He is the number one candidate for the MK Party, according to a leaked list, ranked according to party hierarchy, that was submitted to the IEC. He is also an ANC member who was suspended in January.
Zuma has been campaigning for the new party, saying its purpose is to free black people, arguing that the country’s laws are anti-African. Some of his controversial ideas include sending pregnant teenagers to Robben island and imposing anti-gay laws which he has always stood by, despite apologising for his homophobic views in 2006.
Zuma was speaking at a Cape Town church, Shekinah Healing Ministries, on Sunday, where he confirmed being one of the masterminds behind the formation of the new political party.
Despite his ambitions to be president he is constitutionally forbidden from being head of state again as he served his two terms.

Leader of the MK Party Youth League Bonginkhosi Khanyile says Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is not a hero to black people. Speaking on the Hustlers podcast with DJ Sbu, Khanyile insinuated Kolisi makes black people slaves of “white propaganda”.

Pule Morake and Johannes Tshabile had known each other their entire lives. The two men lived kilometres apart as children, grew up together and even competed in the same sports tournaments.

However one became a detective within the South African Police Service while the other became one of South Africa's most wanted serial rapists.

ANC Youth League leader Collen Malatji says “the ANC pays you for being born, pays you for living, pays you to go to school, pays you to go to university and gives your mother water and electricity”.
He was speaking at Alexandra Stadium in Johannesburg, praising the governing party’s efforts but lamenting youth unemployment as one of the party’s challenges. He suggested minerals should be used to solve the social and economic challenges.“It can’t be that the youth of this country remain the face of poverty when they live in a country blessed with raw materials”.

Mfanele 'Jareed' Nduku chats to TshisaLIVE about his romantic affiliations in the Big Brother competition and his plans after being evicted. TshisaLIVE

Collen Malatji, the ANC Youth League president, says the ANC will win 100% of votes, and post elections if President Cyril Ramaphosa fails to deliver on promises, the youth league will “overthrow him and [ANC secretary-general] Mbalula” because the league are “not cowards”.
The party has been on a constant decline since the 2009 national elections. It received 57.50% in national voter support at the last general elections (2019). And those in the know anticipate its further decline in this year’s elections. But not according to Malatji, who believes his party will get a whopping “100%” this year in voter support, leaving its opponents with 0%.
He said he told President Ramaphosa their youth league was not peaceful.
Malatji demands young people’s social and economic challenges, such as unemployment, be resolved after elections. Failing which, if Ramaphosa and Mbalula don’t address their grievances, they will be pushed aside.
“If the SG and president of the ANC don’t deliver on our demands we will remove them and install ourselves and lead the country.”

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in market research is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza talks to Mike Abel, non-executive chair of Sens.

Topic of discussion include: Sens’s business model; the concept of behaviour tech; opportunities for market research; and plans to grow the platform locally and internationally;

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Alvina Mahlangu was born and raised in South Africa in the 1960s when apartheid was still in effect. She is currently employed as a housekeeper for a media company. She talked about her experience growing up in South Africa during apartheid, her first election, and why she believes crime and violence against women and children were lower in the country during apartheid.

Relief, happiness and a sense that justice had been served.

This is how some of Johannes Tshabile's victims described their feelings after the hefty sentence handed to the serial rapist.

Tshabile was sentenced to 11 life terms for rape and a cumulative 363 years for attempted murder, theft, and robbery with aggravating circumstances among other crimes last month.

The 43-year-old man terrorised women in Wolmaransstad for nearly six years between December 2012 and May 2018 and was at some point considered South Africa's most wanted serial rapist.

His victims ranged from 15 to 65 years and he would carry out some offences with an unknown accomplice who committed similar offences with him.

Three brave survivors of Tshabile's crimes have opened up on their violent encounter with him in an exclusive interview with TimesLIVE Premium.

In May 2020, South Africa was in the grips of the covid-19 lockdown when stage-4 cancer sufferer, Debbie Venter vanished without a trace. The woman who had elected to care for Debbie in her last days claimed she'd left of her own volition, but the detective tasked with finding Debbie didn't think this was true at all. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447)
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Barriers keeping more people in SA from owning a home is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza talks to SA Home Loans COO, Zakheni Dlamini.

Topic of discussion include: the latest in home loan trends; barriers to entry for South Africans looking to own property; outlook for 2024; together with advice for current and prospective homeowners.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Those who threaten instability should things not go their way in the elections will be arrested, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.
A few fiery supporters of the MK Party have promised violence.
Supporters of the new kid on the political block have been “sending a clear message” to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) and the courts that should the ANC win its court battle against the party or should their party not get a two-thirds majority in the elections, anarchy would prevail to the point “there will be no elections in the country”.
African Democratic Change leader Visvin Reddy said if the MK Party is not on ballot papers there would be civil war and no elections would take place.
Another fiery threat was made, in former president Jacob Zuma’s presence, by a KwaZulu-Natal religious leaders' representative who threatened to shut the country should the MK Party not win the election.
Last month Daily Maverick quoted MK Party spokesperson interim spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndlela saying: “If the people want Jacob Zuma on the ballot, that’s exactly what will happen. Zuma will be on the ballot and will lead the country,”.
Zuma served as president for two terms.
The constitution says: “No person may hold office as President for more than two terms, but when a person is elected to fill a vacancy in the office of President, the period between that election and the next election of a President is not regarded as a term.”
The MK Party, which suspended ANC member Zuma has been campaigning for, was dragged to court by the ANC. The governing party argued its logo and trademark were stolen from the ANC’s military wing Umkhonto we Sizwe.
The elections will take place on May 29, which was declared a public holiday by Ramaphosa.

Daron Mann talks to Eastern Cape DA leader Andrew Whitfield about the party’s call for the devolution of police powers to the province to fight rising crime. Whitfield said he believes the country has a “rapidly increasing culture of lawlessness at every level of society” while Eastern Cape-born gender justice activist, businesswoman and politician Anele Mda talks to Daron about making history by contesting the elections as an independent candidate to ensure that “grassroots people’s representative can be elected by the people” for the first time since the dawn of our democracy.

Four suspects appeared in the Vredenburg magistrate’s court on Thursday in connection with the disappearance of six-year-old Joslin Smith from Saldanha Bay.

The suspects, who include her mother face charges of human trafficking and kidnapping.

MEC for police oversight & community safety in the Western Cape Reagen Allen said more charges might be added and further arrests made.

How a small aircraft in northern Pretoria has escaped media scrutiny. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Many mineral and upstream petroleum law developments have occurred in the past year, with the sector dealing with change on many fronts.

In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Ntsiki Adonisi, Executive and Head of ENS' Natural Resources and Environment practice and Otsile Matlou, ENSafrica's Chief Operating Officer, about the sector's future. We also dig into the impact of SA's Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Samsung SA’s consumer electronics strategy for 2024 takes centre stage in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza talks to Samsung SA’s vice-president for consumer electronics, Michael van Lier, at the company’s office in Johannesburg.

Topic of discussion include: Samsung’s consumer electronics strategy for 2024; the impact of the economic downturn on consumers; trends in TV technology; artificial intelligence; and .

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Speeding motorists in Nelson Mandela Bay have enjoyed impunity for almost 18 months as there is nobody to oversee traffic cameras around the metro.

This after the municipal contract overseeing traffic cameras was cancelled in September 2022 and has still not been renewed due to due to non-performance according to municipal traffic and licensing services director Warren Prins.

In the meantime, the metro has beefed up law-enforcement visibility, with traffic officers conducting roadblocks throughout the city.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Prins and DA councillor Gustav Rautenbach. HeraldLIVE

Basetsana Kumalo gave an emotional statement when taking to the witness stand in her case against author Jackie Phamotse on Tuesday afternoon at the Randburg magistrate's court.

Phamotse is guilty of four charges — including defamation, crimen injuria and violating a protection order — in her case involving against the businesswoman and former beauty queen.

The matter centres on Phamotse's 2018 Twitter post about an alleged gay sex tape involving the media mogul and her husband, Romeo Kumalo.

Basetsana said she was “exhausted” emotionally, mentally, psychologically and financially by the trial that has been taking place for more six years. TshisaLIVE

ANC regional task team co-ordinator in Ekurhuleni Jongizizwe Dlabathi has expressed his disappointment in the speaker of the Ekurhuleni council Nthabiseng Tshivhenga. This comes after a fight broke out in council chambers last week during the sitting called to debate an ActionSA motion of no confidence in Ekurhuleni mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana. Objects were thrown around and a water bottle landed on Tshivhenga, who left the building.Briefing the media on Tuesday, Dlabathi said the speaker didn't use her authority and responsibility to preserve decorum in the council.

The national minimum hourly wage increase from R25.42 to R27.58 entrenches apartheid’s cheap black labour, says The Casual Workers' Advice Office (CWAO).
The 8.5% increase, 2.5% higher than the latest inflation rate, came into effect this month. It was announced last month by employment and labour minister Thulas Nxesi.
While Cosatu welcomed the hike, activists at the CWAO said that alone should “raise suspicions, given the federation’s consistently anti-worker politics”.
“The national minimum wage is not helping to lift affected workers out of poverty because few workers are receiving it. Worse, bosses are using the low minimum as an incentive to lower the wages of workers who have been earning well above it. The national minimum wage was never intended to challenge the system of cheap black labour. It was meant to entrench it,” it said.

Short term and contract work trends are the the focus of this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Gary Silbermann, co-founder and innovation director at One Degree.

Topic of discussion include: One Degree’s business model; the trend towards contract work; dynamics affecting permanent work; and strategies for making use of short term contracts.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Milford FC coach and owner Xanti Pupuma, has to juggle being a doctor, coach and family man. Pupuma says had it not been for his mother, he would have had a glorious footballing career. SowetanLIVE

March signifies the month of human rights for all South Africans. With the constitution having been affected 27 years ago, this month we commemorate human rights for all, specifically religious and spiritual rights.

In this episode we briefly reflect on the progression of rights afforded to izangoma and their operation “in the shadows” at traditional medicine markets. We also acknowledge that in the absence of the constitution, practising certain aspects of African spirituality would be prohibited by law.

We exercise our rights in episode 13 by hosting the Machethes, Alyndale Mayibongwe and Gerald Tebogo, in discussion about ukuzila (which directly translated means “mourning” but contextually covers the practice of fasting from various things). The Machethes share their understanding of ukuzila, its importance and the complexities posed when it is practised.

Gogo Have I Been Scammed? is a TimesLIVE production.

Member of the Democratic Alliance (DA) and former mayor of Johannesburg Dr Mpho Phalatse says she wouldn't have joined the DA in the Helen Zille era. She was reflecting on the past three decades from being a medical doctor to joining a political party.

This is a TimesLIVE original podcast

Bafana Bafana assitant coach Helman Mkhalele on the BBK Uplugged podacst speaks about his coaching qualifications; building on Afcon momentum; creating an SA football think tank; why Chiefs and Pirates must step up to the plate; how Jomo Sono sold him to Greece and Irvin Khoza sold him to Turkey and why Bafana will play Andorra

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

State of local venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) is the focus of this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tshepiso Kobile, CEO of the South Africa Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA).

Topic of discussion include: what is the difference between PE and VC in SA; trends shaping the market; the level of deal flow in SA; and the ease of Why are so many founders having to leave SA access funding?

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production

When Methodist Church steward Mbuyiselo Manyonga set off to find the source of the muffled cries he heard while preparing for Sunday service, he thought there was a cat in distress.
However, what he found buried in a shallow grave inside an incomplete building next to the church was not someone’s pet, but a newborn baby boy.
The baby boy, found with his umbilical cord still attached, is in a stable condition at Indwe Hospital. His mother is not known.

Daron Mann speaks with Provincial Health spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo in this episode, and provides us with an update.

Umjelo Non-Profit Organisation, has taken on the Herculean task of turning the impoverished Mamolweni village, on the coast in the former Transkei, into a flourishing community.
In this episode, Ted Keenan chats Templeton “Pinkie” Yoba about Umjelo’s objectives.

Yoba was born in the former Transkei, worked as an agriculture extension officer, was a regional manager of Tracor (Transkei Agriculture Co-operative) and a director in the office of the national director of the department of agriculture, forestry and fisheries. He retired in 2021.

Premier Oscar Mabuyane has compared the Eastern Cape’s performance in 2023 to what the ANC government hoped to achieve in priority areas in its next five years — that is if it wins the national election in May.

In many of the priority areas, the provincial government’s current performance was ahead of the curve.

In this exclusive episode, he chats to Ted Keenan about the six targets that, if hit, would see the country shed the tag of being “almost a failed state”. HeraldLIVE

Media personality and dancer Hope Ramafelo speaks to TshisaLIVE after making history as one of Mzansi's first dancers to go platinum and her plans for 2024. TshisaLIVE

Disturbing is how National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of SA (Naptosa) executive director Basil Manuel describes the goings on at a Nelson Mandela Bay primary school.

Teachers at Cedarberg Primary School in Booysen Park are at their wits’ end as pupils run rampant, join gangs, threaten the teachers and classmates, and allegedly hide guns and sell dagga on school grounds.

The situation has escalated to the point where heavily armed police have been called upon to patrol the premises and monitor the ticking time bomb.

“The community is not a community that is free of gang violence.

“This has infiltrated a primary school.

“Most disturbing is that it would appear that at least two pupils could have guns had on them.

“It was alleged that they were running around with guns and had shown them [to their classmates],” Manuel said.

“There are questions to be answered.

“Where do children get guns from?

“Whose guns are they?

“Are those people being called in?

“Have they been charged?

“Then, of course, how do we solve the bigger problem?”

Hear what else Manuel says in Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann.

We also speak to renowned academic Prof Jonathan Jansen. HeraldLIVE

Julius Malema opens up about socialism, xenophobia and Kaizer Chiefs. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Seacom’s strategy to win in the IT services arena and evolution of telecoms infrastructure is the focus of this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Alpheus Mangale, Seacom’s group CEO.

Topic of discussion include: Seacom’s shift in business strategy; the company’s plan to acquire businesses; what it takes to compete in the managed IT services market; and how the group is funding its growth.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Premier Oscar Mabuyane has compared the Eastern Cape’s performance in 2023 to what the ANC government hoped to achieve in priority areas in its next five years — that is if it wins the national election in May.
In many of the priority areas, the provincial government’s current performance was ahead of the curve.
In this exclusive episode, he chats to Ted Keenan about the six targets that, if hit, would see the country shed the tag of being “almost a failed state”. Tune in.

On July 1 2026, just more than 28 months from now, a vast swathe of South African industry — from manufacturers of car windscreens, beer bottles, industrial powders and even bakeries — will grind to a sudden stop unless the government rapidly intervenes to encourage the construction in Mozambique of a new liquified natural gas (LNG) terminal. Jaco Human, CEO of the Industrial Gas Users Association of Southern African tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts From the Edge that now that Sasol, for the last 20 years the monopoly supplier of LNG to industry for heating has given notice that it will stop supplies from its Mozambique fields in 2026, industries using gas in their furnaces don’t use enough to justify the construction of a new import terminal. They need Eskom or something like it to guarantee an off take from a new terminal of at least 50 petajoules (that’s roughly 50m 19kg LPG bottles in volume of LNG). The industrial users already use 50 petajoules a year. They employ 100 000 people. But the scary thing is that Eskom has no gas-fired power plants and the debate about using gas-to-power as a transition from coal in SA is still raging. Critics argue that new installing new LNG infrastructure now would quickly leave it stranded as other greener technologies become more efficient and cost-effective. Human says work needs to start on a new terminal in the next four months! Two years from then, gas-laden Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRUs) Ships which transport, store and regasify Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) on board would need to dock at a new terminal at Maputo’s Matola port and pump it into the existing Romco pipeline that Sasol has been using. There is literally no time and there is literally no chance of the SA government making a decision in time.

In this companion podcast series to the Showmax Original Catch Me A Killer, True Crime South Africa host and creator, Nicole Engelbrecht, delves into the details of the cases presenting in the series. In this episode (the companion to episodes 1 and 2) we look at the case of the Station Strangler.
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KPMG CEO Ignatius Sehoole, has called for harsher punishment for auditors who knowingly sign off incorrect audit reports, saying they should go to jail and authorities must “throw away the key”.

Sehoole, who took over the reins at KPMG in 2019, told Business Day Deputy Editor, Tiisetso Motsoeneng, he had no sympathy for people involved in corruption and fraud, and who intentionally misled investors, the public and regulators.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

“Who made the law that a man can date another man? Who will women be left with?” asks former president Jacob Zuma.
Zuma is against legalisation of same-sex relationships and said if people vote for the MK Party the “laws people never supported” will be prohibited. He said he wants African law instead of Dutch law.
He was addressing MK Party supporters in Magonqo near Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday.
Zuma said he “does not understand what the word democracy means” and had to ask his supporters for a definition.
The constitution forbids discrimination on the basis of sex, gender or sexual orientation.
The MK party, which is only a few months old, is registered with the Electoral Commission of South Africa, and claims it is aiming for a two-thirds majority in the elections.
The party came into the spotlight when Zuma announced in December he would vote and campaign for it but remain an ANC member.
The ANC suspended him last month after what secretary-general Fikile Mbalula called “vitriolic attacks” on the party.
Zuma is at the forefront of the new political formation’s campaign and has been a key speaker at its rallies.

The use of e-commerce in food and pet care is the focus of this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tineiwo Muzenda, e-commerce national key account manager at Mars Multisales Southern Africa.

Topic of discussion include: Mars’ strategy around e-commerce in SA, how does this compare to other parts of the world; the partner ecosystem and which products have done well locally; and data around consumers buying behaviours.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

Interest rates, property and SA economic pressure is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Herschel Jawitz, CEO of Jawitz Properties.

Topics of discussion include: history of the Jawitz business; effect of interest rates on SA’s property market; buying versus renting; and outlook for the local sector.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

Listen as Daron Mann talks to Taryn Westoby about the eagerly awaited Radio Awards in this latest episode of That Weekend Feeling.
For more than 10 years, the Radio Awards have recognized outstanding achievements in the South African radio industry, and this year's edition has added new categories including Online radio and the Podcast category.
According to Westoby, there have been about 50 judges and over 700 000 votes cast so far. The #MyStationCompetition's voting entries must be received by September 27.

As a young boy he saw little prospect of doing more beyond helping his grandmother raise several of his family members in a township in Dikeni.

Fast forward and the now mathematical statistician and PhD recipient Dr Sisa Pazi has managed to do exactly that and a lot more.

The 32-year-old made history at Nelson Mandela University by becoming one of the youngest holders of the degree in the institutes history.

Today on The Herald S’wana Know? Podcast we chat to Dr Pazi as he shares his journey with us. HeraldLIVE

With the kick off of the Rugby World Cup, the jerseys on display among the 20 teams are a talking point, so TimesLIVE decided to discuss them - how they will look on the field, the innovations, the hits, the misses, and which shirts South Africans might consider wearing as leisurewear.

In this episode digital sports editor Marc Strydom is joined by Sunday Times and TimesLIVE senior rugby writer Liam Del Carme, Arena Holdings digital lifestyle editor Thango Ntwasa, Sunday Times and TimesLIVE editor of news Fienie Grobler, and digital content editor Phumza Sokhana, to discuss the 2023 World Cup jerseys.

In this episode Rams Mabote finds out that apartheid is not really dead. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Popularly known for his role as Mqhele Zulu on the Showmax original series 'The Wife', actor Bonko Khoza speaks on the devotion to his work, and how he uses acting as therapy. TshisaLIVE

In this episode, Ted Keenan sits with Professor Siyabonga Mxunyelwa from the Faculty of Science at Walter Sisulu University who doubles up as an entrepreneur. Outside of the lecture room he encourages young people to enter the entrepreneurial space.

In this episode, Daron Mann chats to Daily Dispatch Local Hero for 2022 Tubs Lingham as he shares about his NPO'S ambitions to get businesses to help sponsor one child for a year, at a cost of R1,000 a month.
The faith-based NPO, Breath of Life house situated in Selborne, East London, cares for 12 babies under the age of two , and has been struggling under the financial weight of daily childcare costs and emergency renovations — but its staff have never given up hope.

The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality has launched a load curtailment pilot project that allows participating users to keep their lights and security alarms on during load-shedding.

The success of the project will be determined over the next three months and, if everything goes according to plan, it will be gradually introduced to other areas around the metro.The pilot project area, comprising 125 households, was chosen because of its proximity to the fire station, as it does not experience load-shedding.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to electricity and energy executive director Luvuyo Magalela on how this project will work, and Business Chamber chief executive Denise van Huyssteen on what this means for businesses in the city. HeraldLIVE

The impact of recent elections in Zimbabwe on the Southern Africa region is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Louw Nel, senior political analyst at Oxford Economics.

Topics of discussion include: results of the recent Zimbabwe election; SA’s response and interaction with authorities in the neighbouring country; SADC’s report around the election; and a political outlook for the region.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

President Cyril Ramaphosa told the country on television on Sunday night that the recent Brics summit in Johannesburg was all about creating “a fairer and more inclusive world order”. New World Orders are the stuff the Russian and Chinese leaders dream about. To hear them slip so easily from a potential new vassals lips must be satisfying. No more work involved! But Peter Bruce argues in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that expecting dictatorships, autocracies, tyrannies, monarchies and one party states to change the world for the better is just plain bonkers. The more power they are handed by naiive leaders like Ramaphosa the more the world will begin to look like their countries. Then they’ll chew him up and spit him out.

Suspended public protector advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane says she is still the public protector. This is despite her plans to return to work on Tuesday not materialising. Mkhwebane was speaking to the media on Tuesday outside the public protector’s office in the company of her husband. According to Mkhwebane’s interpretation her suspension was only effective during the parliament inquiry.

Eskom's decision to slow down planned maintenance ahead of winter has come back to haunt it as the country was plunged back to higher levels of load-shedding over the past few days.

Briefing the media on Tuesday electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said the utility was forced to ramp up repairs or risk the faster deterioration of units.

Efforts to keep local telecoms networks powered according to SA’s largest player is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sitho Mdlalose, CEO of Vodacom SA.

Topics of discussion include: investment for network power; trends in the local telecoms sector around customer numbers, competition in the connectivity market and

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Why is US economy resilient despite high rates? Adriaan Pask of PSG Wealth explains this contradiction.

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

The Proteas Women are in Karachi where they will face off against Pakistan in a six-match limited overs series.

The series consists of three T20 internationals before three one-day internationals, all of which will be played in Karachi between September 1 and 14.

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, we speak to sports broadcaster Derek Alberts who is in Pakistan about the gees in Karachi and what we can expect from the Proteas. HeraldLIVE

I want us to be brutally honest, because you know what, that's the only we will grow our sport of athletics. Raw, honest conversation with accountability. Something is really wrong at Athletics South Africa and we'll get to bottom of all their issues because you and I, need to know. It seems winning on the track as a thing of the past for us and I'm certain you just as disappointed as me that the team came back from Budapest without any gold medal. What's going on? Are our athletes unhappy? Is there a serious case of maladministration and lack of support? How do we revive South African athletics because man, we were the powerhouse not too long ago. SowetanLIVE

Asonele Melapi started the Nokwanda Patocka GBVF Foundation to assist victims following her sister’s murder.
The organisation's efforts has led to Melapi being recognised as The Herald Nelson Mandela University Citizens of the Year award winner in the gender-based violence category.

Today on The Herald S’wana Know? Podcast we chat to Melapi as she shares her journey with us. HeraldLIVE

Jeffrey Daniels says maturity, tolerance and patience is what has kept Shalamar together. He likened it to a marriage. "A marriage is a never ending process of trying to make it work, trying to comprise and see what fits and doesn't fit." TshisaLIVE

When Noluthando Khumalo from Zimbabwe first arrived in the building known as Usindiso Shelter for Women and Children in 2016, she was fleeing domestic violence from the father of her two children.This building, which she has seen morph into a dilapidated, rundown structure, was on Thursday ravaged by a fire which left over 70 people dead, among them a dozen children.

Persuade Chimuke woke up to the news of a fire in a hijacked building in the Johannesburg CBD on Thursday morning. Over 70 people lost their lives in the tragedy. Chimuke lives in hijacked building along Greene Street next to the Maboneng precinct, he is a 21-year-old Zimbabwean national, working in South Africa. His room is demarcated by curtains from the six other people who live with him in the room. His room is the smallest among them all about 2.3 meters in size.

Crime statistics for Nelson Mandela Bay’s Richmond Hill look low, but a number of crime-related incidents, particularly opportunistic crimes, are not reported to police.

So says Ward 5 councillor Terri Stander, responding this week to a Weekend Post article highlighting an increase in crime in the popular and trendy suburb in recent months.

While new restaurants have moved in to Richmond Hill and existing ones are expanding, others — like Mamacitas, which has cut ties with the Bay and relocated to Cape Town — have left, citing crime as a reason.

But, it is not all that bad according to advocates for the area, including Richmond Hill SRA chair Ed Richardson, who speaks to us this week on Behind the Herald Headlines with Daron Mann.

Joining the discussion are Stander and The Herald assistant editor: investigations Nomazima Nkosi who wrote the article. HeraldLIVE

What a month August has been, my goodness, absolute thriller of a month, for women by women. Banyana Banyana’s heroic performances at the Fifa Women’s World Cup in Australia/ New Zealand were there for us all to delight in, but I tell you what, there at a few women at SAFA, putting in the work, away from the cameras and the spotlight, to see to it our women football grows significantly. One of them is none other than SAFA's Head Of Women Football, Romaney Pinnock and my word, her CV reads like that of a movie script. A FIFA Master in the Management, Law and Humanities of Sport, an MSc with a focus on Ecotoxicology from the University of Siena, and a Medical Honours and BSc in Genetics, both from the University of Cape Town. As well as being a Director of Badgers Football Academy, Pinnock has held the roles of COO of The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, Programme Manager for the Western Cape Education Department and has been a
freelance strategy consultant, recently for UEFA, the University of Cape Town and the University of Zululand. SowetanLIVE

Ever heard of this adage "Never too old to learn"? Well, my guest is proving that olden saying true because not only is she one of the smartest, humblest and passionate human being, she's a learnt server of the beautiful game. She never stops learning and hey, fresh from the FIFA World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand with Banyana Banyana She jets off again on Wedneday, this time to the USA, with the same unpacked suitcase I suppose... She's been enrolled in a three-week-long coaching program that will, among many topics, touch on long term athlete development and so fourth. Simphiwe Dludlu aka Coach Shorty will tell us all about it... SowetanLIVE

In this episode Rams Mabote explains why Spanish football boss should kiss his job goodbye. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Telkom’s use of innovation in strengthening its business is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr. Mmaki Janties, group executive for innovation and transformation at Telkom.

Topics of discussion include: Telkom’s strategy around innovation; artificial intelligence; evolving business models for telco’s; and technology trends.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says there is nothing new about Ace Magashule’s political party.Magashule launched the African Congress for Transformation (ACT) on Wednesday in Soweto.Mbalula says Magashule’s party has nothing to offer.The ANC secretary-general was speaking at the National Union of Mineworkers executive committee meeting on Wednesday.

In this special crossover episode, Nicole Engelbrecht interviews author Ryan Blumenthal about his new book Risking Life for Death. This is a crossover to the interview conducted on Jonathan Ball Publishing's podcast Pagecast. Subscribe to Pagecast for more bookish content here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1MKyRj76sXHSoL1KhkmWUg?si=e66f54b4ef084700 Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Former ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule has a new ace up his sleeve called the African Congress for Transformation. Magashule announced his new political party in Soweto on Wednesday.The party includes former Hawks boss Berning Ntlemza among other former ANC members.

Just as we did recently with the men's COSAFA tournament, you’d expect the same mouthwatering, one on one conversations with players, coaches and officials as the CAF Women's Champions League Cosafa qualifiers 20023 edition kicks off in Durban tomorrow. So much to look forward to as powerhouses from the region battle it out. SowetanLIVE

As Women's Month draws to a close, these women are constantly showing everyone that what men can do, the too can. What men can play, so can they. We know the male Bulls side to be one hell of a powerhouse in rugby, but hey, their female players are just as competitive
talented and ever so passionate. In a remarkable display of rugby dominance, Bulls Daisies concluded the 2023 season in style, securing a well-deserved victory in the SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division final this past weekend. The final match, held at the Loftus Versfeld B-field in Pretoria, saw the Bulls Daisies triumph over DHL Western Province with a resounding 69-8 win, capping off a flawless season. With this triumph, the Bulls Daisies sealed their record-breaking 14th consecutive victory of the season and claimed the prestigious Women’s Premier Division trophy for the first time since 2006. Their exceptional performance showcased the wisdom of the Blue Bulls Rugby Union’s decision to invest in a professional women’s team. And just as we always do, let's welcome the Champions in style. SowetanLIVE

The Brics summit in Johannesburg last week has left a simmering argument among South Africans in its wake. Was it a good thing or bad. Who have we become involved with and does it even matter? For some the Brics summit represented an historic turning point but most proponents of that view are too young to have witnessed a turning point before so how do they know? What is clear is that the original five Brics which numbered three democracies, are now, following the expansion of the group to 11 members, are now overwhelmingly undemocratic and that has to be a pity. At some stage, argues Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge, it will matter.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says men need to end toxic masculinity and treat women with respect, recognition and equality. Ramaphosa was speaking at an engagement on the prevention and combating of gender-based violence and femicide that was part of the Presidential Young Men and Boys Indaba in Soweto.

Forensics pathologist Dr Johannes Steenekamp told the Pretoria high court on Tuesday that Senzo Meyiwa’s wound was consistent with a contact shot which suggested the gun was on his body when it was fired. Steenekamp, who conducted Meyiwa's postmortem, said the cause of death was consistent with a bullet wound in the chest involving the heart and lung. Five men are accused of murdering the soccer star in Vosloorus in October 2014.

Dr Nandipha Magudumana says she was forced to leave South Africa against her will by accused No 5, Thabo Bester.
This was revealed during her bail application at Bloemfontein magistrate's court on Tuesday.

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Runaway Formula One leader Max Verstappen won a rain-marred Dutch Grand Prix to equal Sebastian Vettel’s F1 record with a ninth straight win. The Red Bull star clinched his third straight victory from pole position at the Zandvoort track, with veteran Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso finishing second and picking up a bonus point for the fastest lap. Alpine driver Pierre Gasly crossed the line in fourth place behind Red Bull driver Sergio Perez. But the Frenchman moved up to third because Perez was given a five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane. Let’s first hear from Charles Leclerc and Guanyu Zhou, followed by the podium finishers SowetanLIVE

Top of the week and there's no such thing as a blue Monday. In what should have been an interesting trial where proceedings on the first day of the trial of eight football officials, including a PSL club owner, match officials and a former Safa official accused of match-fixing, the case has been postponed to October at the Kempton Park Regional Court after the prosecution made some amendments to the charge sheet. Solomon Makhubela, the owner and chairperson of Limpopo club Magesi FC, former Safa head of referees Peter Sejake, PSL referee Bafana Mosia and assistant referees Ernest Nyambi, Stevens Khumalo, Linos Hobwane, Shane Chuma and Peter Chauke lined up in the dock for a brief appearance. Let's get to the bottom of this interesting case. SowetanLIVE

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about strategies that companies can use to better protect their digital environments and systems.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Russell Young, cloud solution architect at Trend Micro.

Topics of discussion include: Trend Micro’s business model; effective posture management; trends and advancements in cybersecurity; hybrid cloud security; practical cases and scenarios; and thoughts about how best protect a company’s systems from attack.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

In this episode Ted Keenan talks to Tristen Everitt and Kirsten Baldwin. The duo are in their 2nd year of University and are budding writers with a few projects in the pipeline.

EFF leader Julius Malema is not settling for anything below 50% in next year's elections.
The party commanded 10.80% in the 2019 national elections, an increase from 6.35% in 2014.
Malema said he is gearing up to represent South Africa as the government at the Brics summit next year and plans to raise issues such as joblessness in Russia.
Some parties have distanced themselves from forming coalitions with the EFF. The multiparty charter announced by DA leader John Steenhuisen, a conglomerate of seven political parties seeking to topple the governing ANC, has snubbed the EFF.
The ANC is also gearing up for an outright majority next year. It garnered 57.50% in the national elections in 2019. Its percentage of the vote has declined since 2009.

The exploitation and victimisation of patients by bogus traditional health practitioners under the guise of giving spiritual help and guidance is the focus of this episode of Gogo, have I been scammed?

Our host, gogo Zipho Dolamo. is joined by Dineo. who had an interaction that left her feeling traumatised and nearly with an irreversible hole in her pocket.

Sangoma uMamKhonjwa also joins the conversation to help us unpack and extract teachable moments that could potentially help you in your pursuit of spiritual help and advice.

Gogo, have I been scammed? is a TimesLIVE production.

On the 31st of August 1986, Jermaine Abrahams was getting ready for school when there was a knock on the door of her home. Answering that door set in motion a sequence of horrific events that would lead to three people losing their lives and a community having that moment seared into their memories forever. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447)
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With more than fifteen diamond plaques under her belt, having toured beyond the borders of Mzansi, and being one of the most sought-after female vocalists, Nkosazana Daughter says she owes her success to amapiano.

"Music is the one thing that drove me crazy. It's always been there for as long as I remember. I never thought it would be amapiano, and I feel like that's where I actually found myself. It's all timing. I finally found something that vibes with my voice. I can say that amapiano helped me find my voice," she tells TshisaLIVE. TshisaLIVE

Join us in this latest episode of That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann as he chats to former radio presenter and media personality, Baydu Adams.
Adams has just released his first-ever book, a biography “The Cruel & Beautiful World of Radio”.
With over 20 years experience in the radio industry, his last radio gig was last year as the Programming Manager at Algoa FM in Gqeberha.

Legendary storyteller Dr John Jahn Kani comically goes down memory lane into his theatre life and role in the struggle from apartheid to post democracy South Africa.
He shares his story through a roller coaster of emotions like only a legendary storyteller can: he "shows" instead of telling. One moment he's hilariously funny, and deadly serious the next.
We chat to him at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg where one theatre is named after him. He also shares his views on social issues such as gender-based violence.
From being arrested for acting in theatre during apartheid despite being award winning stars to telling political stories in post democratic South Africa.
In this almost one-and-a half-hour chat Kani keeps us intrigued about his storytelling life in apartheid and post apartheid life.
He celebrates his 80th birthday on August 30 and does not intend stopping writing plays anytime soon.
He is hosted by Sunday Times deputy editor Mike Siluma and the producer is Bulelani Nonyukela. Sunday Times · Facebook · Twitter

He wears many hats — those of his alter egos “Brenton”, “Boeta B”, “Bredley” and “Bradshaw” — and is also one of the founders of the city’s popular minstrel group the GQ Entertainers.

Former Algoa FM programme manager Baydu Adams has also written his biography, The Cruel and Beautiful World of Radio. In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, we catch up with Adams. HeraldLIVE

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

There’s no accident involved in the failure of embattled state institutions, says Thabo Mbeki.
The former president was speaking at Unisa, where he is the chancellor, about state of the country on Thursday.
He commented on state institutions such as Eskom, the police and Transnet
Mbeki said there are greedy and corrupt people who want to ensure the state fails.

Nothing new will come out of the multiparty charter, says former president Thabo Mbeki.
Parties including the DA, IFP, FF+, ActionSA, Spectrum National Party, United Independent Movement and Independent South African National Civic Organisation seek to topple the governing ANC in next year's elections. They plan to work together to govern and have snubbed the ANC and EFF.
Mbeki says the parties have every right to oppose the ANC, but have no solutions to turn around the economy.

Former president Thabo Mbeki says he does not understand why EFF leader Julius Malema recently chanted “Kill the Boer”. He says the song is part of history but irrelevant.
Several people, including some outside the country, were up in arms last month after Malema chanted the song at his party’s 10th anniversary celebration.

This year, our city didn't just watch TV, we lived it! Three brand new shows graced our screens, and guess what? Every single one of them was filmed right here, amidst our city's iconic streets and landmarks.

In January Gqeberha the Empire started, followed by The Real Housewives of Gqeberha in February and in April The Bala Family came to our screens.

S’wana Know podcast host Annelisa Swana speaks to Nomazima Nkosi about the productions. HeraldLIVE

The risks associated with poorly planned and managed attempts to increase BEE scores using skills development is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Deirdre Mitchell, MD at Honeycomb BEE Ratings.

Topics of discussion include: Honeycomb history and business model; an explanation of BEE ratings in SA; dodgy consultants and skills academies; the risks associated with poorly planned and managed skills development programs.

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When 20-year-old Palesa Madiba disappeared after spending a long weekend with a childhood friend, her family had no idea that they would wait almost a decade for justice to be done in her case. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

EFF MP Omphile Maotwe interrogated acting public protector Kholeka Gcaleka on her report on the robbery at President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala game farm.
In July she cleared Ramaphosa of any wrongdoing in her final report regarding the theft of cash in foreign currency from his farm in Limpopo.
Gcaleka is one of eight candidates vying for the public protector position.
Thursday was the last day of the interviews. The ad hoc committee interviewed four shortlisted candidates on Wednesday and another four on Thursday.
The committee expects to deliberate on the interviews next week and submit its report to the National Assembly by the end of the month.

The East London high court has found that the Buffalo City municipality’s failure to give ratepayers 14 days’ written notice before implementing the 80/20 deductions on their accounts was unlawful.
In March, BCM implemented a new credit control policy wherein ratepayers who owed the city for rates, like water and fire levies, would have 80% of their electricity purchase deducted to service their arrears and be given units worth 20%.
In this episode, Daron Mann chats to Nico du Plessis, director at NJ Du Plessis & Associates Inc as they unpack the latest high court judgement.

In this episode Rams Mabote explains the good, the bad and the funny of BRICS. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

My guest was, without a doubt one of the most talked about players at the just ended Fifa Women’s World Cup. Every single social media platform, she trended. And for the large part of it, she was heavily criticised. Even on times where she saved our blushes, many chose to overlook all her good work and focused on the negatives. But ever the trooper she is, she held her head up high and gave it her outmost 150%. One hell of an experienced campaigner, she plays with so much passion and commitment. And you know what, she is so used to being the face of adversity it almost doesn't shake her now I'm certain. At just 15, she had to carry the shame of South Africa’s failure at the 2010 Under-17 Fifa Women’s World Cup, our poor investment in the women’s game was rudely exposed when Banyana conceded 17 goals in three games at that global showpiece. She was in goal for all three games. Fast forward to 13 years later, Kaylin Swart is still taking the stick. Suppose comes with been a goal minder. Never an easy position out there. What a pleasure it is to have Banyana goalie. Kaylin today, so much to unpack and unlock with this very underrated yet exceptional player SowetanLIVE

Newspaper House drew attention last week when a section of the roof seemingly caved in.This raised concerns among historians of Nelson Mandela Bay whose hearts are set on preserving the city’s rich history.

The Historical Society is afraid that Newspaper House might end up in a state of “demolition through neglect”, like many other historic buildings in the Bay.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to society chair Graham Taylor about preserving Nelson Mandela Bay historic buildings. HeraldLIVE

Section 194 committee chair Qubudile Dyantyi says the National Assembly must act with speed to vote on suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s removal.
The committee concluded in its final report to the National Assembly on Tuesday that Mkhwebane must be removed. The onus is now on the full parliamentary house to vote on the document whether Mkhwebane must be removed.
Advocate Mkhwebane’s seven-year term as public protector ends on October 14. Dyantyi told the media the National Assembly must vote on the document with speed before the end of Mkhwebane’s term in office.
She was suspended last year by president Cyril Ramaphosa after he called her integrity into question.

Developments in satellite internet access are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by David Eurin, CEO of Liquid Dataport.

Topics of discussion include: Liquid Dataport’s business model; the group’s telecoms infrastructure and capital allocation strategy; and developments in the satellite connectivity space.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Busisiwe Mkhwebane has been charged with misconduct by a section 194 parliamentary committee.
Mkhwebane was suspended as public protector after President Cyril Ramaphosa called her integrity into question last year.
The committee adopted a final report to impeach Mkhwebane which they will forward to the National Assembly. Her term in office ends on October 14.
The EFF and ATM rejected the report and said they would take it on review.

Chinese president Xi Jinping says China will donate R170 million in emergency power equipment and has made available R500 million to assist South Africa with the energy crisis.

The Chinese president was speaking at the union buildings on Tuesday amid his state visit.

The Brics summit in Johannesburg this week is a giant talk shop. Go back to the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement in the late 1950s and you’ll find much of today’s grand talk about a New World Order lying, word for word, under decades of dust. So why should things be different now? It is hard to find anything concrete, or even interesting, in any of the rhetoric in the lead-up to the summit. There’ll be no new currency to trip up the dollar. And how will the BRICS decide on new membership? What are the rules? Do human rights play a part? If the do how are the Chinese and Russians members? And what about trade? Ramaphosa said on Sunday night we had exported R450bn worth of goods to China, the US, Germany, Japan and India. What he didn’t say is that the Brics members in that list trade like they were our new colonisers — they take a minerals and send us back the finished goods. Still, lets hope they all have a great party.

Local film and television content production is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Shirley Adonisi, M-Net's director of local entertainment channels.

Topics of discussion include: how MultiChoice decides on what content to put out; budgeting and profit considerations for local content; costs involved in producing content for steaming platforms versus traditional broadcast; the group’s approach to marketing its contett; as well as viewing patterns and trends.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

In this Episode Ted Keenan talks to Evan Jones from Inyosi Empowerment. The company provides financial assistance to small black owned, active companies that seek extra support in their growth.

In this episode of That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann, we catch up with Dafabet Warriors batsman Matthew Breetzke about his call-up to the Proteas squad.The former Grey High pupil will join the Proteas squad to face Australia in a three-match KFC T20 International Series against Australia between August 30 and September 3.Breetzke, who had known about his selection for a week before the announcement went public said he was at home chilling with his girlfriend when he received the call." I had just changed my phone so I didn't have Rob Walter's number. He called and told me I had been called up.""It was massive obviously, I then called my parents afterwards. They were relieved , it was a big day for them also," said Breetzke.

Audio recordings of presentations by nine bidders vying for multi-million-rand student allowance payment contracts with the NSFAS reveal that CEO Andile Nongogo attended and participated in them.

This is despite Nsfas insisting to the Sunday Times last week that the process was independent, with Nongogo playing no part in deciding who was evaluated and having “no hand” in awarding the contract.

Leaked recordings of the nine meetings held in May by Nsfas’s bid evaluation committee (BEC) reveal that Nongogo – who was this week put on special leave - was invited by the BEC to the meetings as an observer.

It was while chilling at home with his girlfriend that Dafabet Warriors batsman Matthew Breetzke received a call saying he would be joining the Proteas squad when they face Australia in a three-match KFC T20 International Series between August 30 and September 3.

The enigmatic right-handed batter is one of four debutant call-ups named in a strong, yet youthful 16-man squad.

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, we catch up with the former Grey High pupil. HeraldLIVE

In this episode, Daron Mann chats to inspirational conservationist 16 year-old Keira King on her 7hour 20 minutes journey to save the critically endangered African penguin.
Through her love for the ocean and the aquatic life, King paddled 46km from Salmon Bay in Ballito to Durban to raise funds for The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB).

The difficulty faced by impact investors in accessing funds in Africa is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bernard Chidzero, senior advisor to The Bridgespan Group.

Topics of discussion include: Bridgespan’s business model; challenges facing Africa-based fund managers in accessing capital for social impact; a definition of impact investing; comparisons with venture and other types of funding on the continent.

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Our very own Kelly Kelz has been on her first pregnancy journey. This week we talk to her about what the journey has been like, diving into the highs, lows and beautiful moments in between.

Tune in to S'wana Know podcast for this heartfelt discussion and share with us in the comments what your experience has been. HeraldLIVE

They fought gallantly last season in the top flight, but it just wasn't to be. They are in the lower division now, ready to regroup. They've got a new CEO on board and it's all systems go for Marumo Gallants as they go out seeking to return back to the DStv Premiership league. Let's check in on them and find out how they've been. Their Chairman joins Robert Marawa. SowetanLIVE

You better believe me when I say you've probably never met someone more confident than our very own Thembi Kgatlana. And why shouldn’t she be confident in herself? She pursued her footballing dreams as a child, sometimes entirely by herself, and earned roster spots on clubs around the globe. She continues to defy the odds and show the world just how insanely talented she is. Her work ethic is incredible. Her passion, my word, is there for everyone to see and embrace. So petite yet so competitive and ambitious. Her skill, such a marvel to watch. Always so mature beyond her age, what's even more incredibly beautiful about Thembi is just how she's just a genuinely nice human being. She really is. Level-headed on another level. An absolute pleasure to host our interim captain fantastic, Thembi Kgatlana... SowetanLIVE

The multiparty charter for South Africa has found common ground and agreed on three key agreements that will govern their pre-election coalition pact, according to convention chairperson Prof William Gumede.

One of the key agreements outlined by Gumede was the parties' power-sharing agreement, which includes principles on how duties and positions will be allocated. Gumede was addressing media during day 2 of the of the multiparty convention in Kempton Park on Thursday.

The Masimanyane Women’s Support Centre has expressed concern about violence against women, particularly during Women’s Month.

This comes after the brutal murder of at least two women in Nelson Mandela Bay this month.

Physiotherapist Marolien Schmidt and mother of three Jacqueline “Jackie” Leander, were both fatally stabbed — Schmidt by an intruder in her Richmond Hill home on Women’s Day and Leander allegedly by her lover just days later.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, the support centre’s Lesley Ann Foster says this increase during August is a “form of backlash”.

“We note as an organisation that there’s always an increase in the levels of femicide and rapes during August and our thinking is that this is in a way a form of backlash against the initiatives that are coming into play to eradicate or at least reduce violence against women in our country,” Foster says.

We also speak to gender activist Pamela Mabini. HeraldLIVE

Amid world renowned composer, musician and songwriter, Lebohang “Lebo M” Morake filing for divorce to end his marriage to Pretty Samuels Morake, the estranged wife speaks up in defence of the defamatory statements published about her. TshisaLIVE

In this episode Rams Mabote takes a look at the convention to sign the moonshot pact of opposition parties. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

The Tshetsha family was told their son hanged himself at a juvenile prison, but days later they made discoveries that made them suspect foul play.

Very few players have had such illustrious career as this man. An absolute beast in front of goal who's thrilled many of us for so long. An even better human being. And such kind of careers, it's only fair that they are documented, for us all to relieve the good times. And for the younger generation that's yet to watch him in action. He's captured the lows and highs of his very successful career in his book. Still going strong on the pitch, an absolute professional. Bernard Parker, a pleasure as always Die Hond. SowetanLIVE

The seven opposition political parties of the Multiparty Charter for South Africa have extended an invite to join their coalition pact ahead of the 2024 national elections.According to convention chair Prof William Gumede, they encouraged parties who align with their principles to join. Adding they will be judged objectively.

The pact by opposition political parties including the DA, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, United Independent Movement, Spectrum National Party and Isanco, intended to unseat the ANC in the 2024 elections, which was informally known as the “moonshot pact”, has now officially been named the Multiparty Charter for South Africa. This was announced by independent chair Prof William Gumede during their multiparty convention in Kempton Park, Gauteng, on Wednesday.

Leaders of the DA, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, United Independent Movement (UIM), Spectrum National Party (SNP) and Independent South African National Civic Organisation (Isanco), have committed to putting their differences aside as day 1 of the multiparty national convention kicks off.

A rethink of digital transformation in information communication technology (ICT) is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Nitesh Singh, MD of the communication, media and technology practice at Accenture Africa.

The discussion touches on digital transformation; trends in the African ICT landscape; development of telecoms business models over the years; the value of holding infrastructure; cooperation between between players; and outlook for the sector.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Defence attorney for accused No 5 in the murder trial of soccer player Senzo Meyiwa, advocate Zandile Mshololo, told witness Sgt Mlungisi Patrick Mthethwa that he and his colleagues failed to secure the crime scene where Meyiwa was shot in October 2014. Mthethwa, who was a junior constable at the time, was one of the first officers to arrive at the scene in Vosloorus, the Pretoria high court heard on Tuesday.

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

When SA-expat Ria Wolmarans was found shot to death in her Botswana home in 1996, her murder would be the spark to a fire of controversy around love, betrayal, and paying the ultimate price for both (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Effective telecoms strategy is the focus the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lunga Siyo, CEO of Telkom’s consumer business that houses the mobile division.

This discussion touches on Telkom’s mobile performance; network expansion plans; capital allocation; how to compete in the SA market; network sharing; and the impact of load shedding and power cuts on operations.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

DA leader John Steenhuisen says the multiparty pact is set to rescue South Africa from the ANC and EFF.
He first announced the multiparty pact in April at the DA’s federal congress where he declared the EFF the party's number one enemy.
Steenhuisen said the multiparty grouping “will meet at the same venue where Codesa negotiations successfully mapped a way forward for our country at a time of great crisis” and said this week is a time to do so again.
The multiparty will hold a national convention in Kempton Park on Wednesday and Thursday.

You may not have water but you have a tap in your yard delivered by the ANC, says party secretary-general Fikile Mbalula.
Mbalula hailed the ANC for service delivery progress since taking control of the country.
He detailed what the party has delivered, including RDP houses, school nutrition and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme.
Mbalula said comrades must not focus on critics.
“It's very easy to be opposition. You form a political party and say what you like, but it's difficult to be government”
Mbalula was speaking at the funeral of Thabo Mabasa, secretary-general of Fezile Dabi region in the Free State.

How to respectfully and holistically engage iZangoma is the focus of this edition of Gogo, have I been scammed?

Topics of discussion include: does the way in which people greet iZangoma matter? what is holistic acknowledgment? the importance of and duty that iZangoma must educate.

Our host, Gogo Zipho Dolamo, is joined by lecturer, academic and sangoma Siphokazi, also known as Gogo Mahlobo, to help unpack how to holistically engage iZangoma and traditional health practitioners.

Gogo, have I been scammed? is a TimesLIVE production.

The use of artificial intelligence systems to improve access to healthcare is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Vukosi Sambo, head of data and insights at AfroCentric.

This discussion touches on AfroCentric’s strategy around AI use; financial impact of using the technology; the layered approach of implementing the tech; and the ethical considerations around such use.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Legal experts shared their reaction to the news, with one saying there was nothing unusual about the decision, though it was open to speculation that it was done to benefit the former president. Lawyer Julian Knight said there was “no proof the remission was given to benefit” Zuma and his inclusion in the list of offenders to be released was because he qualified for release due to the category of his offence.

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

Injury has cost the Springbok Rugby World Cup 2023 squad dearly, with star players Handré Pollard, Lukhanyo Am and Lood de Jager not making the cut.

The 33-man team was announced by SA Rugby president Mark Alexander this week.

The South African Rugby Union (Saru) said Pollard was struggling with a calf injury, Am had knee issues and De Jager had chest problems.

They have been placed on standby with six other players.

On That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, former Springbok Robbi Kempson reflects on the squad and the upcoming World Cup. HeraldLIVE

Executive mayor of Cape Town Geordin Hill-Lewis, Western Cape premier Alan Winde and representatives of the SA National Taxi Council (Santaco) in the Western Cape, briefed the media on Friday morning on the resolution of the minibus taxi strike.

Hill-Lewis says the extension of negotiations with Santaco were unnecessary as the final proposal is identical to that which was drafted earlier. However, he says the resolution comes is a “relief”.

Santaco announced the end of its stayaway on Thursday night, a week after it withdrew all minibus taxis in the province.

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

he department of correctional services has confirmed former president Jacob Zuma reported to Estcourt prison on Friday and a “remission process has been effected”.

Correctional services commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale revealed this decision in a press briefing held with justice and correctional services minister Ronald Lamola.

The man acquitted of the murder of Bokgabo Poo has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a nine-year-old girl in Wattville, Benoni, in 2021.

Ntokozo Zikhali, 31, was acquitted last week of the kidnap, rape, murder and mutilation of Bokgabo, 4, in October last year when he was out on bail in the rape case.

Gift of the Givers this week celebrated its 31st anniversary and we caught up with the man who started it all, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman.

S'wana Know? more about Dr Sooliman the husband, father and grandfather? Tune in. HeraldLIVE

Nelson Mandela Bay’s Adrian Gardiner, who spearheaded the Eastern Cape’s move to wildlife tourism in the 1990s, has won a global award.

The Skift Award is one of a number of international awards Gardiner and his Mantis team have won over the years.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Gardiner about what this award means to him. HeraldLIVE

In this episode, Daron Mann chats to Gift of the Givers co-ordinator Corene Conradie about the scourge of post-pandemic hunger in the Eastern Cape.
This is in the wake of Daily Dispatch's report on Tuesday that unemployed Bongeka Buso, 38, is thought to have hanged herself after allegedly feeding poison to two of her children, Orabile, 8, and Oratile, 5, and stabbing teenager Anathi in the neck in their R1 village home in Tholeni.
Conradie said the high employment in rural areas has led to many children in the province to suffer from malnutrition.
" Nine children died in the Butterworth region between January and February last year due to these cases," she said.
According to Conradie, Gift of the Givers have supplied with over 30 million nutritional sachets in destitute regions in the Eastern Cape, however said that is not enough.

Blockaded roads, vehicles stoned and burnt and threats. This is what Cape Town residents have been subjected to in the past few days during the taxi strike.
This type of violence has become a norm in protests, particularly when the taxi industry is unhappy and pulls its vehicles off the road. And when other parties don't follow suit they face the music.
Violence prevention expert Gareth Newham said very few people involved in violence in the taxi industry are arrested and prosecuted.
In the Western Cape, the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) embarked on a strike last Thursday over Cape Town’s bylaw which allows city officials to impound vehicles instead of fining drivers when they have disregarded road rules such as indicating or overloading.
Violence has since erupted in the province, with stones thrown at vehicles on roads and vehicles burnt. Santaco distanced itself from the violence and called on law enforcement to find the perpetrators.
Protesting with valid reasons or not, it has become a pattern that strikes involving taxi drivers tend to turn to violence.
Newham analysed why this happens and what could be done about it.

Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says the City of Cape Town has “overreached” and “extended” legislation that already exists by adding a sanction that does not exist in the legislation on the taxi industry. Chikunga said the two acts, namely the National Land Transport Act and National Road Transport Act, are being implemented and executed incorrectly.The minister was addressing the media in Midrand on Tuesday on government’s interventions in the taxi strike called by Santaco in the Western Cape.

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has pulled off something of a coup by getting author, commentator and scholar William Gumede to chair his Moonshot Pact gathering of opposition party leaders in Johannesburg next week. Well done him, says Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from The Edge. People, including Bruce, were sceptical when the idea to launch a multiparty coalition-type effort ahead of next year’s coalition was first announced in April. But the Gumede appointment signals something important has happened to DA thinking about how this might all be done. It lends next week’s gathering real credibility and whether or not the pact is able to topple the ANC next year — an ambitious target — our politics might actually be coming back to life. The opposition, once comatose, is suddenly sitting up in bed again.

Police investigations will provide clarity on the circumstances around the death of 15-year-old Brian Ndlovu, a Queens High School pupil, the Gauteng education department said on Monday. According to his family, the grade 9 pupil died hours after allegedly being forced to consume a poisonous substance at school. Education MEC Matome Chiloane told media a preliminary report indicated no reports of bullying.

The South African Police Service has advertised 10,000 entry level police trainee positions for the 2024/2025 intake.
Successful candidates will be employed on contract and will have to prevent, combat and investigate crime, maintain public order, protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property and uphold and enforce the law.
They will go through three phases of training including;
Induction phase — one month at a designated police station while receiving a monthly stipend of R4500.
Basic training phase — eight months at a designated SAPS academy with a R4500 monthly stipend.
* Probation phase — trainee appointed as a member of the service undergoing the workplace exposure programme (12 months) receiving R216,033 salary per annum.

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, boosting return on investment for taxi owners and operators, using technology, is the focus.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mbavhalelo Mabogo, founder and CEO of Quickloc8, a Cape Town business specialising in technology for the taxi industry.

The discussion focuses on Quickloc8’s business model; the products and services offered by the company; challenges and opportunities for the use of technology in the tax industry; the company’s expansion plans; and thoughts around artificial intelligence.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

In this episode, Dispatch Live's Ted Keenan talks to Johnny Goldberg, founder and chairman of Global Business Solutions, an EL company that consults at a top manufacturing and ministerial level on several subjects.

Amid a taxi strike, the City of Cape Town’s JP Smith says they won’t submit to a call by Santaco to halt vehicle impoundments.
The city has decided to impound vehicles of motorists who disregard road rules such as overloading and failing to stop when instructed to by a traffic officer, rather than issue fines.
Santaco in the Western Cape embarked on a strike on Thursday after a meeting with the city calling for the relevant bylaw to be reversed. The umbrella taxi association has vowed to protest until next Wednesday.
The City of Cape Town and Santaco will have another meeting on Monday.

The City of Cape Town and Santaco speak on the violence amid a taxi industry protest and the city lays out its plans to ensure the safety of commuters.
Santaco says the violence is unfortunate and it won’t take responsibility for it, but says law enforcement authorities must tighten their efforts.
The tensions between the city and Santaco are over a bylaw that allows officials to impound vehicles of motorists disobeying road rules instead of fining them.
Cape Town MMC responsible for safety and security JP Smith says the strike is pure economic sabotage and the taxi industry should be held financially responsible for the violence.
Commuters have been stranded since Thursday and violence has erupted on some of the province's roads. Smith said they are escorting vehicles to keep commuters safe.

Saving and investing for ordinary people is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Fikile Mbhokota, CEO of Satrix, one of SA’s biggest providers of index-tracking investment solutions.

This discussion touches on SA’s savings culture; Mbhokota’s career journey; ways in which investing for ordinary people can growth in the country; and the value of finance or accounting background in one’s career.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Gqeberha cricketer Jon-Jon Smuts will be swapping the orange and black of the Sunrisers Eastern Cape for the blue of the Durban’s Super Giants when the second season of the Betway SA20 cricket tournament gets under way in January.

The league kicked off earlier this year with six global franchises, six cities, 33 matches and 102 local and international players.

The season two auction takes place on September 27 and each team has a salary purse cap of R39.1m — an increase of R5.1m from last season.

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, we catch up with Smuts. HeraldLIVE

Almost R7,000 a day.

That is how much Nelson Mandela Bay ratepayers forked out for a luxurious Volvo XC90 rental, used to chauffeur mayor Gary van Niekerk around for eight days in July.

Van Niekerk's office rented the mid-size luxury SUV from July 21, after an accident on the same day in which close protection officer Phillip Solomon was involved in an accident while driving Van Niekerk’s official vehicle.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Van Niekerk about the car rental and other issues including the recent controversial appointment of Anele Qaba as Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) chief executive and the R780m being withheld by National Treasury over the appointment. HeraldLIVE

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

In this episode of That Weekend Feeling, Daron Mann chats to cricketer Jon Jon Smuts who recently became the first SA20 player to be traded in a player swap between franchises.
Smuts secured a move from the Sunrisers Eastern Cape to join Durban's Super Giants.
Off spinner Simon Harmer will move to the Sunrisers as part of the swap deal .
Smuts says being approached by a big franchise like the Super Giants has increased his confidence."
This makes you want to play your best cricket, you just feel valued," he said.
Hard-hitting Smuts was the Sunrisers’ third-highest run-scorer in the first season and aims to increase his tally in Durban.

The seat of the Eastern Cape high court should move from Makhanda to Bhisho, the committee charged with rationalisation of the country’s courts recommends in its final report.
In this episode, Daron Mann chats to attorney Brin Brody from the Makhanda High Court Action Committee about the implications of the move.

Stepping into the world of pageant competitions is a decision marked by courage and determination. While the glitz and glamour may seem appealing, the path to the crown is often steeped in hard work, dedication, and resilience.

Today on The Herald S’wana Know? Podcast we chat to Miss World SA semi-finalists Asande Mchunu and Cara Geduld and they share their journeys with us. HeraldLIVE

The wait is over. Football on the domestic front is back and it will get off with a bang when six time Premier Soccer League champions and holders Mamelodi Sundowns get the show underway with a clash against Sekhukhune United.

In this edition of the podcast, host BBK caught up with several DStv premiership coaches who told me they can’t wait to get going. BBK is joined by Supersport United’s Gavin Hunt, Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro, Cape Town City’s Eric Tinkler and Shaun Bartlett of Cape Town Spurs.

SportsLIVE with BBK is a TimesLIVE production.

Since venturing into the music scene in 2021, Tino Chinyani has finally released his long-awaited EP Tiyani. TshisaLIVE had him in studio with his partner, actress Simz Ngema to talk about his music journey and their collaborative work. TshisaLIVE

He's forever hunting. Day in and day out because hey, there's no rest days for Gavin Hunt. Following what was a pretty rocky start to the campaign, it's safe to say last season was a success though for SuperSport United, on Gavin's return to the club. He's now in his second season, has signed the players he head hunted and hey, who else is he hunting for still? Let's catch up with Matsatsantsa A Pitori ahead of the new campaign SowetanLIVE

Banyana Banyana became the first South African national football team to reach a knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup tournament following their 3-2 win over Italy on Wednesday. Thembi Kgatlana’s injury time clincher meant it’ll be South Africa playing Netherlands in a round of 16 match on Sunday. Let’s take you back to that match...
Striker Hildah ‘Bread Winner’ Magaia, Thembi Kgatlana, Noxolo Cesane, Sibulele Holweni and Linda Motlhalo spoke about what this victory means to them as a team SowetanLIVE

In this episode Rams Mabote gives a 10-Step guide of how to survive potholes in South Africa. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Investigations into the CBD gas explosion in Lilian Ngoyi (formerly Bree) Street last month have confirmed that methane gas caused the blast. On Wednesday, Johannesburg city manager Floyd Brink said the report ruled out foul play, terrorist or illegal mining activities as possible causes.

EFF leader Julius Malema was in his element when he harshly attacked his critics for chanting “Kill the Boer, kill the farmer”.
DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille and Twitter (or X) CEO Elon Musk bore the brunt of Malema’s criticism.
Malema led the song “Dubul’ ibhunu” during the EFF's 10th birthday celebrations at the weekend. He was widely criticised, while others defended him.
Some said Malema is encouraging killings of white farmers, but he responded that the EFF had won its case in the Gauteng high court, which ruled the chant is a figure of speech referring to the system.

Strategies around banking technology are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Eshmael Mpabanga, senior manager within the financial services practice at Accenture Africa.

The discussion examines some of the fundamental shifts banks can take towards servicing customers better; ways in which finance houses can make use of technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and automation.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

This time, business is not trying to fix, like, everything. This time it is just trying to fix three things. It is sort of a lesson learned in trying to tie up with government, but will greater focus — a new business partnership focusses only on electricity, logistics and crime — mean better, or any, outcomes? That remains to be seen, says Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge, because at some stage when you do business with the ANC, you end up in the mud with the real boss, the ANC itself, and not many people survive that intact.

Police minister Bheki Cele has told the community of Riverlea to hold him accountable if they don’t see any change in the area. The minister visited the area on Monday after protests erupted after the discovery of several bodies related to alleged rivalry between zama zama groups.

PSG Wealth's chief investment officer Adriaan Pask explains what is needed to manage the different causes of inflation.

In this episode, Ted Keenan talks to Michael Fridjhon, a wine connoisseur and auctioneer on the evening of The Rotary Club of Gately's Annual Wine Auction.

Residents of Riverlea, west of Johannesburg, say illegal miners are terrorising the community. Protests erupted on Monday, a day after five bodies suspected to be zamas zamas were discovered by police. According to police, the killings are linked to two rival groups of illegal miners. The five men were shot dead.

The parliamentary committee that was to make recommendations on whether to impeach suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has voted that she acted with misconduct and incompetence.
A constitutional law expert explains what it means.
University of Cape Town (UCT) Prof Pierre de Vos explains the powers of the committee, what the decision means and what Mkhwebane’s options are.

Protest action has erupted in Riverlea, Johannesburg a day after the bodies of suspected illegal foreign miners were discovered in the area. Five men sustained fatal gunshot wounds, with police linking it to a shootout between two rival groups of illegal miners. Riverlea councillor Theo Doyle says the area.

In this episode of the Sunday Times Politics weekly, Sunday Times Politics Editor Sibongakonke Shoba sat down with Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Groenewald, one of the parties for the proposed ‘moonshot’ pact alliance. Asked if he thought the country was ready for a white president, Groenewald said: ‘No. We’re too close to apartheid still’.

Groenewald also spoke on working dynamics of multiparty coalitions, redressing the inequalities of South Africa’s past, and what he thought of DA leader John Steenhuisen.

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Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

In this episode of That Weekend Feeling, Daron Mann catches up with East London’s renowned artist Kerry Hiles on her musical journey.

Having performed at this year’s National Arts festival in Makhanda, Hiles is part of an established line up set to hit the stage in next month’s Edinburg Fringe Festival in Scotland.

Her show, A Star is Born — the Rise and Fall of Judy Garland, premiered at the Umtiza Festival in 2019 and won two Ovation Awards at the National Arts Festival in 2019 and 2020.

In this segment, Hiles tells Daron about her evolvement post Covid-19 and the feedback she’s received from her fans.

Having embodied Winehouse’s impressive voice in her tribute show Amy Winehouse: The Diva and Her Demons, Hiles tells Daron that the Covid-19 pandemic has had an effect on the music industry.

“I’m finding that people don’t want to spend money as regularly on just entertainment, they actually want an experience something that is tangible for that hour,” she said.

Known for transforming the stories of iconic women in her previous musical productions, she received an award from Standard Bank for her shows at the National Arts Festival.

“ It is such an honour to be noticed with the cream of the crop. The works that are there in the festival blow my mind every year,” said Hiles. HeraldLIVE

In this episode of That Weekend Feeling , Daron Mann catches up with East London’s renowned artist Kerry Hiles on her musical journey.
Having performed at this year’s National Arts festival in Makhanda, Hiles is part of an established line up set to hit the stage in next month’s Edinburg Festival Fringe in Scotland.
Her show, A Star is Born — the Rise and Fall of Judy Garland, premiered at the Umtiza Festival in 2019 and won two Ovation Awards at the National Arts Festival in 2019 and 2020.
In this segment, Hiles tells Daron about her evolvement post Covid-19 and the feedback she’s received from her fans.
Having embodied Winehouse’s impressive voice in her tribute show Amy Winehouse: The Diva and Her Demons, Hiles tells Daron that the Covid-19 pandemic has had an effect on the music industry.
“ I’m finding that people don’t want to spend money as regularly on just entertainment, they actually want an experience something that is tangible for that hour,” she said.

Known for transforming the stories of iconic women in her previous musical productions, she received an award from Standard Bank for her shows at the National Arts Festival.
“ It is such an honour to be noticed with the cream of the crop. The works that are there in the festival blow my mind every year,” said Hiles.
Catch all and more in this segment.

While criticising ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, a prominent Zimbabwean scholar said South Africa needs a more informed leadership and governing party.
Prof Ibbo Mandaza said he is eager to tell Mbalula to his face that he is stupid and shortsighted
Mandaza said it is ignorant to praise Zimbabwe's governing political party Zanu-PF and it reflects badly on South Africa.
Mandaza said there can be no solutions to Zimbabwe's crisis without South Africa. He said South African leaders must be more informed about Zimbabwe.

The world has gone pink! That is the Barbie effect. Weeks before it premiered, everyone has been in a frenzy over the new Barbie film which hit cinemas last week.
S'wana Know what has got every girl, boy, grandma and their pet rocking hot pink outfits to the cinemas?

Join us as we chat all things Barbie. HeraldLIVE

This week on the Sunday Times politics Weekly we shine the spotlight on the prospects of the Zimbabwe elections.
Our panellists on the podcast are prominent Zimbabwean scholar professor Ibbo Mandaza and Ngqabutho Nicholas Mabhena representing Zimbabwe Community in South Africa organisation. The two assess what the elections mean and the role of the Southern Africa region in turning the country around.
Next month, on August 23, Zimbabweans head to the polls to choose from a dozen candidates vying to be the county’s next president. The main contest is between Zanu-PF leader Emmerson Mnangagwa, who seeks a second term and Nelson Chamisa, of the new Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC).
The guests are pessimistic about what the elections hold. As the Brics summit approaches next month in South Africa, Mabhena says Zimbabwe must benefit from Brics programmes. Mandaza says “there can be no solution to the Zimbabwean crisis without South Africa” but SA leaders should be informed about the Zimbabwe.
The host is Sunday Times deputy editor Mike Siluma and the producer is Bulelani Nonyukela.

One of the numbers linked to singer Kelly Khumalo twice received calls from a phone linked to accused number five, Fisokuhle Ntuli, in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Col Lambertus Steyn, an analyst and investigating officer from the SAPS National Cold Case Unit, told the Pretoria high court on Thursday.

Recent reports reveal that Buffalo City Metro is the epicentre of kidnappings in the Eastern Cape.
The trend has been growing in recent years, usually targeting people in foreign-owned businesses, but recent months have seen a dramatic rise in cases targeting South Africans.
In this episode, Daron Mann speaks to provincial Hawks spokesperson Yolisa Mgolodela about the recent spate of abductions in BCM.
Although most common in Gqeberha and Mthatha, Mgolodela says kidnappings have escalated to East London in recent months, which is a cause for concern for local and foreign business owners.
In the first quarter of 2023, about 184 incidents of kidnapping were reported in the Eastern Cape, with ransom demands amounting to millions of rand asked from families of the victims.

In this episode Rams Mabote looks at the testimony of Zandile Khumalo at the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

In this Podcast, Dispatch Live's Ted Keenan talks to the founding members of Invest Pro and In 2 Assets, discussing their collaborations and what the future has to hold for the duo.

Not a fan of Nelson Mandela Bay’s M4 being called Settlers Way?

Then you have a week and a bit to suggest a new name for the highway.

The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality is calling on residents to submit written proposals for the renaming of municipal streets and buildings.

Submissions opened on Monday and close on August 4.

Sport, recreation, arts and culture political head Bassie Kamana said the municipality had a legislative mandate to rename municipal-owned assets as part of conserving the city’s heritage.

He said some streets and buildings still bore the names of people who had contributed to the apartheid regime and were a reminder of the dispossession of black people.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Eastern Cape Provincial Geographical Names Committee chair Christian Martin. HeraldLIVE

This case gets interesting week by week I can tell you that. And I'm pretty sure it's nerve wrecking times for everyone involved, especially for the club and player. Latest developments? Well it's not looking too good for Royal AM because the Court of Arbitration for Sport [CAS] have thrown out their application to have their FIFA sanction overturned.
You'll remember last month, FIFA put out a transfer ban to the Durban outfit after they failed to pay an amount of R12-million owed to former striker Samir Nurkovic, whose contract they had terminated prematurely. But Royal AM then submitted an appeal to CAS and surprisingly claimed the order to prohibit them from registering players had been lifted, though opposing attorney Davor Lazic argued the contrary. SowetanLIVE

I tell you this for sure, the Saudis are seeking to become major players in the world of football and are not afraid of spending money to get there. The big story of this transfer window has been the rise of the Saudi Pro League as a hot destination looking to attract the biggest stars in European football, and with the Saudis, bankrolled by the $620 billion Public Investment Fund (PIF), taking the market by storm. I mean, Cristiano Ronaldo's move from Manchester United to Al Nassr in January already feels like an eternity ago and has already set the stage for what could be a lucrative exodus en masse, with Saudi officials keen to lure some of the game's biggest names over to the Middle East. Let's tap into that market and see who's already going to the kingdom, who's saying thanks but no thanks and who's still thinking about it... SowetanLIVE

Eskom’s Energy Availability Factor a week ago was 56.3%, a long way from where Eskom and the government keep telling it is or jolly well should be. The cold plays havoc with good intentions and the result seems to be a spiralling diesel bill. Who is paying it?, asks Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge. The bigger question is this: The democratic state bounced back from a deep apartheid-induced recession after 1994. Can it do it again now? Is the state strong enough? Are the skills still there? Why are we waiting?

Defence in the Senzo Meyiwa case argued that there were no intruders that entered the house but Meyiwa was killed by those who were with him.
Zandile Khumalo is the first witness in the rebooted trial. She denied defence advocate Zandile Mshololo and Zithulele Nxumalo’s claims and asked that it “be proven” if they had killed the former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper.
Khumalo has concluded being cross-examined and a neighbour is giving evidence.

Media personality Nandi Madida is enjoying moving to the rhythm of her own beat. Talking to TshisaLIVE, Nandi talks about taking life by the horns in the most authentic way possible. TshisaLIVE

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

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Career guidance through mentorship takes centre stage in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Cheryl Reddy, CEO of Eclipse Communications.

Reddy explores the role of mentorship in guiding the growth trajectory of young professionals; how young people conduct themselves in the workplace; setting goals for career aspiration and how to how to network effectively.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

In this episode, Dispatch Live's Ted Keenan talks to Johan Rich. After going into retirement, Johan has truly grabbed life by the horns, living what today's Youth call his "Best Life". Travel with these two Gentlemen, both "Rough and Tough from the Bluff".

In this episode Dispatch Live's Ted Keenan talks to Morgan Morris and Jackie Dewar, two property developers who have set their sites on property development in the Eastern Cape.

Recently elected ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji joins 'Sunday Times Politics Weekly' to assess South Africa's politics and the role of young people and what he stands for.
He was elected unopposed earlier this month after an eight-year leadership void in the ANCYL.
Episode hosted by Sunday Times political reporter Sisanda Mbolekwa and produced by Bulelani Nonyukela.

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

Has Mandela Day lost its meaning?

That is the question we unpack on That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, as many participated in Mandela Day activities around the world.

“The day seems to have been hijacked by marketing gimmicks,” says Dr Xolisile Ngumbela of the University of Johannesburg's School of Public Management, Governance and Public Policy.

Dr Siyabulela Fobosi, senior researcher: Unesco “Oliver Tambo” chair of human rights, Faculty of Law, Nelson R Mandela School of Law, University of Fort Hare agrees, saying that Mandela Day has become “more of a branding opportunity for companies”.

“But I do think that some keep the values that Mandela stood for,” he says.

Have a listen to what else Ngumbela and Fobosi have to say. HeraldLIVE

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we explore how rising interest rates directly affect consumer finances.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thabani Ndwandwe, chief risk officer at Standard Bank SA.

Topics of discussion include: explaining the impact of interest rates on consumer pockets; the risks that come with interest rate hikes for different groups in the economy, including a bank; inflation trends; and an outlook for the coming year.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

In a rapidly changing world, the question of preserving cultural practices can be both intriguing and challenging.

Join us on HeraldLIVE’s new podcast S’wana Know! with podcast host Annelisa Swana as we share our experiences, perspectives, and aspirations in navigating the beautiful intersection of tradition and modernity. HeraldLIVE

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

In this episode, Daron Mann speaks to Transport spokesperson Khuselwa Rantjie and National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry provincial chair Cwayita Zituta about Transnet’s new manganese export plan.
This week, Transnet announced that it had completed upgrades of its manganese rail line to East London from the Northern Cape. The project is expected to create about 300 jobs.
In this segment, Rantjie says health risks pertaining to manganese ore dust will be looked into holistically.
" If there are any health concerns then the relevant medication must be in place to make sure as we develop our economy we do not create challenges in terms of the sustainability of out environment," said Rantjie.

In this episode Rams Mabote analyses a R275 000 bill accumulated in less than five hours. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

Nomcebo Zikode tells TshisaLIVE about how her life changed since winning a Grammy, starting her own record label and fighting for her rights as an artist TshisaLIVE

She's no stranger to milestones. And what a career she's had. What an international career for this Alberton-born who made her international debut as a teen in 2005, crossed a century of senior caps in 2014. In the decade that had elapsed between those two dates, she's had grown from an emerging talent on the periphery of the South Africa women’s national team to an accomplished leader, one whose trailblazing achievements stretched beyond the pitch. Sadly she gets to miss out on her second World Cup appearance, something that has raised some bit of eyebrows. Is she injured? Was she just dropped? Has she retired from Banyana Banyana? What really happened there? Janine van Wyk is here to tell us exactly what happened... SowetanLIVE

Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda delivered his maiden state of the city address on Tuesday. During the much anticipated address, Gwamanda addressed a number of issues facing the city, including the city's finances, the energy crisis, crime and youth unemployment.

The season wrapped up just the other day and hey, a couple of players are poolsides across the globe, resting and vacationing. For others whose contracts ended and some who are sought after, its nerve wrecking moments. Some contracts are been signed behind closed doors and some players are already packing up and relocating. Clubs officials are on their phones endlessly. Agents are in meetings non-stop. It can only be the window period madness. It's begun and trust us to be here for you, every rumour, every deal and every release. We got you. SowetanLIVE

I tell you this, perfection can come in many forms and be interpreted in different ways but one thing's for sure, Manchester City has produced more polished performances under Pep Guardiola this season. I mean there have been matches where the team has scored more and created more – yet City’s ability to dominate its opponent, to do enough to win when it matters is as perfect as it gets on a soccer pitch. It is why this team continues to chase history this season. And as the 2-1 scoreline would suggest, this past weekend's FA Cup match against their bitter rivals Manchester United, was a tense affair. A victory for the blue side of Manchester was never a foregone conclusion. United had opportunities, yet City had the composure, the know-how, the
class. Two goals from captain İlkay Gündoğan – the first 12 seconds after kick off for the quickest in FA Cup history – secured a win which gave City its second trophy of the season and maintained the team’s quest to win the ‘treble’ of the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Champions League. What a generation of fine players. And fine mangers... SowetanLIVE

A New Democratic Alliance policy document, possibly out this week, threatens to do the impossible and to make the party interesting as a place of progressive ideas again. Given the state the country is in, not a moment too soon. For years the official opposition has been selling “good management” as its chief political weapon but with the arrival of a new policy chief, Mat Cuthbert, come signs that the party appreciates the hunger in the electorate for something new. In this latest edition of Podcasts from the Edge, Peter Bruce hopes the DA not only finds a creative and attractive way for ward for South Africa, but that it stays true to its liberal roots while doing it.

This legend, certainly, without any shadow of a doubt will forever be counted as one of the greatest talents to grace our football pitches.
A skillful, free scoring forward, Scara Thindwa was an absolute marvel to watch during his heyday.
And I tell you what, if you watched him play and have also been in his presence, consider yourself blessed because hey, what a man and a half. What a gentle, kind and humble giant.
And it's an absolute honour to have him tonight. SowetanLIVE

The ANC has played the role of a “Father Christmas” government which provides free services but citizens blame the party for everything, forgetting their responsibilities, says ANC SG Fikile Mbalula.
Responding to Sunday Times journalist Kgothatso Madisa on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly podcast on the prospects of next year’s elections, Mbalula said they know what to do to not drop below 50%, but the party’s achilles heel is governance.
It has become the norm to apportion the blame in every service delivery failure, mismanagement and maladministration to ANC, he said. However, “We are not in total control.”

Business Law & Tax host Evan Pickworth interviews Ntebaleng Sekabate and Andries Myburgh from ENSafrica ahead of this week’s Junior Mining Indaba taking place in Johannesburg.

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight host Hajra Omarjee is joined by Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi.

"National unity is a big deal for people, non racialism and no one talks about it anymore. This idea that we can unite South Africans to use their skills, experience and ability to change the future of the country is really appealing to people," said Zibi.

Zibi, a former Business Day editor and co-founder of think-tank Rivonia Circle, introduced the Rise Mzansi last month, saying it would contest the polls in 2024.

"The fundamental thing people don't like is the ANC's culture of politics and the opposition parties just take the ANC's approach with lots of promises but hardly anything in-between elections," Zibi said.

He added that mobilizing communities around issues is how Rise Mzansi intended to grow from the ground up.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

In a wide-ranging conversation with ‘Sunday Times Politics Weekly’, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula speaks on the ANC, his predecessor, Ace Magashule, who faces possible expulsion from the party, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Mbalula reflected on his tenure as party SG and assessed the ruling party under the leadership of President Cyril Ramaphosa. He said voter frustration gave him the impression support for the ruling party could be as low as 30% ahead of next year's general elections, but says the party has not discussed coalitions.

The episode is hosted by Sunday Times reporter Kgothatso Madisa, and produced by Bulelani Nonyukela.

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Making gas cheaper and more accessible as a source of energy, helping to reduce the impact of load shedding for households, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thiru Govender, head of LPG Southern Africa at Ducat Trading SA.

Topics of discussion include: Ducat’s rationale for getting into the SA’s gas market; the company’s investment in SA; quantifying the local gas opportunity; how viable is LPG as an energy source in SA; comparing SA market to other countries; and ways to improve access to gas in SA.

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“It is unthinkable that somebody has stolen a rescue craft from a voluntary rescue organisation. It makes absolutely no sense at all.”

So says the National Sea Rescue Institute’s (NSRI) Craig Lambinon in That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week.

Lambinon is referring to the theft of a JetRIB rescue craft, a jet ski with an added hull and Hypalon pontoon, specifically designed for surf rescue operations, that was stolen on Sunday from the NSRI station at Strandfontein in False Bay.

The vessel was found 20km away — gutted by fire.

Hear what else Lambinon has to say. HeraldLIVE

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVE

The restoration and upgrade of the Hammanskraal water supply system is estimated to cost approximately R4bn, according to the department of water and sanitation. The City of Tswhane and the department have agreed to jointly fund the project, which is set to begin this year in a phased approach.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has again appealed to businesses to provide youth with experience and skills.
Speaking in parliament on Thursday, he pleaded with the private sector to help better the lives of South Africans. He emphasised co-operation with stakeholders such as businesses and civil society.
The unemployment rate is 32.9% for the first quarter of this year, up from 32.7% from the last quarter of 2022.

Dr Nandipha Magudumana says she should have been informed of her deportation from Tanzania and given time before being arrested. The matter is before the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein, where the home affairs department recently joined in to challenge Magudumana's abduction claims. She wants the charges against her dropped.She was arrested in April in Tanzania with convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester. She is accused of helping Bester escape from Mangaung prison.

Seven mayors in as many years.

That sums up Nelson Mandela Bay politics with Northern Alliance councillor and former council speaker Gary van Niekerk recently elected mayor of the Bay.

Van Niekerk's election follows the ousting last Friday of former mayor Retief Odendaal of the Democratic Alliance.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week Van Niekerk talks about what motivated him to pursue politics, how he ended up in the mayoral chair and his vision for the metro including addressing crime, load-shedding and vandalism. HeraldLIVE

Dr Nandipha Magudumana says she should have been informed of her deportation from Tanzania and given time before being arrested. The matter is before the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein, where the home affairs department recently joined in to challenge Magudumana's abduction claims. She wants the charges against her dropped.She was arrested in April in Tanzania with convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester. She is accused of helping Bester escape from Mangaung prison.

Seven mayors in as many years.

That sums up Nelson Mandela Bay politics with Northern Alliance councillor and former council speaker Gary van Niekerk recently elected mayor of the Bay.

Van Niekerk's election follows the ousting last Friday of former mayor Retief Odendaal of the Democratic Alliance.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week Van Niekerk talks about what motivated him to pursue politics, how he ended up in the mayoral chair and his vision for the metro including addressing crime, load-shedding and vandalism. HeraldLIVE

Eusebius McKaiser is no more. Long live Eusebius. How does one pay tribute to this larger than-life man who died so suddenly. In this episode Rams Mabote pays tribute to Eusebius McKaiser by sharing some of Eusebius' ever lasting moments that highlighted the person, journalist, analyst and thought leader he was. HeraldLIVE

Fitness and health spending in an economic downturn is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dean Kowarski, Virgin Active group CEO.

Topics of discussion include: the group’s strategy for growth, business performance, ways in which competition has evolved in the sector, and plans for greater digital presence.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Health minister Dr Joe Phaahla briefed media on Wednesday on the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, Tshwane, which has left at least 23 people dead.His department is still trying to determine the source of the outbreak. Phaahla said even baptism can put one at risk of cholera.

Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth interviews PKF SA CEO and managing partner of PKF Octagon, Waldek Wasowicz, on whether a “bot” is likely to be doing your company’s annual audit any time soon.

Eusebius McKaiser is no more. Long live Eusebius. How does one pay tribute to this larger than-life man who died so suddenly. In this episode Rams Mabote pays tribute to Eusebius McKaiser by sharing some of Eusebius' ever lasting moments that highlighted the person, journalist, analyst and thought leader he was. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

One thing that's remained so consistently true about this man over the years is his never say never attitude. He's been mocked, humiliated and rejected over and over in the past, but he's always gotten up, dusted himself and tackled the next challenge with grace.
On both occasions at his previous clubs Swallows and AmaZulu, he was sacked ahead of the second leg of the MTN8 semi-final. And hey, guess what, he is now a runner up in the Nedbank Cup. A massive for not only his club Sekhukhune United, but for Brandon Truter. I'll tell you why many have always embraced coach Braggies whenever he was handed the short end of the stick in his previous two jobs. First he guided the Birds back to the DStv Premiership - Swallows had been absent from South Africa's top-flight for five years - by winning the National First Division. In Truter's first taste of the big league, Swallows finished an admirable sixth pace in the 20/21 season, then got fired soon after that. Truter then replaced fellow Capetonian and legendary Bafana Bafana star Benni McCarthy at AmaZulu. Usuthu were in the trenches and fighting for survival. He rescued the side and secured a seventh-place finish, and the owners rightly handed him a three-year contract, but was relieved of his duties five months later. Was brought in at Babina Noko after they registered five defeats, five draws and two wins in 12 games, and hey, under his tutelage, Sekhukhune have a win ratio of 63.16% from 22 matches - 12 wins, five draws and five defeats as well as their first topflight Cup. Remarkable season. And an even more remarkable human being. Let's review this campaign with Coach Brandon. SowetanLIVE

South Africans are outraged to find themselves last in a prestigious survey of how well our fourth graders can read for meaning. And they should be angry. But the lack of education may not be, as so many people insist it is, the reason we cannot grow the economy. The reason we can’t grow is that we don’t have sufficient skills or we have discarded too early the people that do. In this episode of Podcasts from the Edge with Peter Bruce he revisits the argument for skills and the famous line from Harvard development economist Ricardo Hausmann that “to say that education is your growth strategy means that you are giving up on everyone who has already gone through the school system”.

Police minister Bheki Cele delivered the quarterly crime stats for January to March 2023. Although there was a reduction in crimes such as sexual assault and robbery, murders continued to rise countrywide.

A TimesLIVE reader responded to a social media comment from political analyst Eusebius McKaiser by expressing skepticism about there being a viable alternative to the ANC.
McKaiser had opined: "We need to normalise mentioning the name 'ANC' when telling stories about the economic and deeply personal impact of blackouts, such as a child dying because of lack of oxygen when an inverter runs out of backup power.
"The effects of blackouts aren't random, natural events. They are the foreseeable consequences of corruption, state capture, technocratic ineptitude, and unethical and ineffectual leadership by the ANC-misled government.
"Make it a habit to tie the story of Eskom to the ANC."
The reader responded: "I hear you. But what is the alternative? Elections are around the corner and I don't feel like there is a viable alternative."
While not endorsing the sentiment of the voter, McKaiser spends time in this edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE engaging the content of her skepticism and addressing opposition parties, in particular, for their role in manufacturing and sustaining the kind of voter despair captured in this comment.
He ends the analysis by offering constructive opinion on what opposition parties may yet do differently to attract voters who bemoan the state of our politics.

They just concluded their most successful season in more than a decade after beating Sekhukhune United 2-1 in the Nedbank Cup Final. The Sea Robbers hauled themselves from 1-0 down against the dogged Babina Noko during a sold-out affair at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Two of their shinning and ever consistent stars are here, happy, healthy and wealthy because hey, a successful season also means a healthy bank account because having won the MTN8, Nedbank Cup, PSL Q-4 and finishing in second place, Pirates have made a total of R24 million in 2022/23. Thabiso Monyane and Tapelo Xoki are here... SowetanLIVE

Mamelodi Sundowns win big at the 2022/23 PSL Awards - I'm certain you have come across that headline everywhere over the past 20 hours or so haven't you? And win big they did because hey, midfield maestro Teboho Mokoena took home the night’s biggest prize after been named the PSL Footballer of the Season following an instrumental role he played in Sundowns’ 6th consecutive
league winning campaign. Coach Rhulani Mokoena is gaffer of the season. And a whole host of Masandawana soldiers walked away with top awards. Let's review the awards ceremony, winner to winner. SowetanLIVE

IT system disaster recovery amidst increasing power uncertainty is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Steve Porter, MD of IronTree.

Topics of discussion include: what is disaster recovery; impact of load shedding on keeping data and other sensitive information safe; advice on how businesses - small, medium and large - can keep data safe; and

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Every now and then a South African court hears a financial crime case that is so bizarre and unbelievable that it goes down in the annals of history. In 1994, one such case popped up in the unlikely town of Oudtshoorn. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

TshisaLIVE has done a round up of some of the top entertainment stories of the week. TshisaLIVE

The full effects of ongoing interest hikes on SA’s property sector is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by John Loos, property economist in FNB’s commercial property finance unit.

Topics of discussion include: reaction to the May 25 interest hike by the SA Reserve Bank; state of the local property sector; operating dynamics between commercial and residential property; and the place of lenders in the market.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Nandipha Magudumana's urgent application to the high court in Bloemfontein, which seeks to declare her arrest and detention wrongful and unlawful, has been postponed to June 1 to allow the department of home affairs time to file opposing papers.
Magudumana was arrested in April in Tanzania with her boyfriend Thabo Bester, a convicted rapist and murderer who escaped from prison. She has been in custody since.
Minister of home affairs Aaron Motsoaledi on Monday said his department wanted to join proceedings as an interested party.

In this special episode, Daron Mann talks to wildlife rescuer Lionel de Lange as he continues his Lion rescue mission, in war-ravaged Ukraine.
This time last year, Mann jetted off to join the mission and got an update from De Lange from the city of Bucharest, Romania, before they head to Ukraine, trying to make their way past blown-up bridges and possibly dodging missiles.
According de Lange , the lions are currently doing fine in Colorado, US. The lions were flew from Bucharest, Romania to Doha, Qatar before being sent to the United States.

Nelson Mandela Bay has been hit by a series of power outages, said to be the result of sabotage.

Last week, residents in KwaNobuhle went five days without electricity after a cable connecting the township was cut by suspected saboteurs.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Denise van Huyssteen and energy and electricity political head Lance Grootboom about what is behind the power outages and the impact of them — and load-shedding — on the Bay. HeraldLIVE

The cholera outbreak in Tshwane has again put the spotlight on the crisis in local government negatively impacting service delivery to citizens.
Local government is often regarded as the coalface at which the state delivers citizens’ basic needs. But what is their recourse when it fails to do so, as is the case in much of the country?
To explore the matter, we are joined on Sunday Times Politics Weekly by Dr Sithembile Mbete, a lecturer in the department of political sciences at the University of Pretoria and an associate fellow at its Centre for Governance Innovation, and Sandile Swana, a political analyst and governance expert.

In this episode, Daron Mann speaks to Cannabis specialist at the Eastern Cape department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform, Dr Sunshine Blouw.
The department is earmarking arable land in Eastern Cape's rural communities to develop commercial Cannabis projects.
According to Blouw, hemp is regarded as a perfect choice for crop rotation and a high value crop that will lead to the industrialisation of cannabis production in the Eastern Cape.

In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Ridwaan Boda, Executive in the Corporate Commercial practice at ENSafrica on the rise in “climate tech” as a consequence of a greater need for reliable data and information as the world moves to a greener future. However, this comes with risks too, and companies need to carefully consider the environmental impact of all the technologies they use to avoid energy usage trumping their best “green” intentions.

With well over a decade of dominance in domestic football, it certainly goes without saying Mamelodi Sundowns are in a class of their own. With an incredible hunger, solid team efforts, exceptional squad depth, a well-balanced blend of experienced veterans and emerging youngsters, Masandawana have consistently showcased their ability to maintain a high level of performance throughout the season. This depth has been so crucial in coping with injuries, suspensions, and the demands of competing in multiple competitions simultaneously. Their solid solid investment in youth, on and side-pitch is exemplary,their commitment to nurturing young talented players such as Cassius Mailula and youthful, yet experienced gaffer in Rulani Mokoena and their focus on long-term sustainability bodes well for their future endeavors. Enough talk on their youth, because hey, coach Rulani and his youthful lads are here. First time champions Sipho Mbule and Cassius are here as well as Khuliso Mudau... SowetanLIVE

In this episode Rams Mabote wades through the lies and denials of an almost biographer Prince Mashele. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

This edition of the Business Day Spotlight focus the growth and outperformance of smaller JSE listed stocks outside of the Top 40.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Vanessa van Vuuren, portfolio manager for the SIM Small-Cap Fund at Sanlam Investments.

Topics of discussion include: Sanlam’s small cap investment thesis; outlook for the SA economy; companies that have managed to do well in recent years; and rules around portfolio management.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

This is a preview of the first episode of Change in One Generation Podcast
The Change in One Generation podcast, hosted by Ruda Landman and Dr Frank Magwegwe, dives into the change stories of fascinating South Africans.
Ever wondered how some of the most successful South Africans navigate the uncertainty of change in their lives to achieve their goals? The Change in One Generation Podcast, hosted by journalist and author, Ruda Landman, and change expert and academic, Dr Frank Magwegwe, dives into the change stories of fascinating South Africans who've risen above difficult circumstances to achieve great success in their respective fields.
Learn from each exciting guest as they open up to Ruda about their pivotal change moments while Dr Frank explores the interesting change science themes that underpin their beautiful stories - and that we can all apply in our own lives.
Listen to Change in One Generation now: https://iono.fm/c/7963
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From almost getting relegated last season and having to win the play-offs to stay in the top tier, it goes without saying, this past campaign has been Swallows FC's most improved ever.
They struggled in the early months of the season, and to go on and finish it in the top 8 bracket is a remarkable feat. Under the watchful eye of a young, inexperienced gaffer Musa Nyatama, whom many wrote off. The birds certainly flew high, let's catch up with them. SowetanLIVE

The author of Herman Mashaba’s book, Prince Mashele, says he was never paid but received a loan from Mashaba.
Mashele, a political analyst and author, has been giving media interviews, including on eNCA and Radio 702.
He made headlines after the Sunday Times reported Mashaba funded the book The Outsider: The unauthorised biography of Herman Mashaba.
Jonathan Ball Publishers removed the book from the shelves.

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s peace mission to Russia and what the intelligence ministry in his office calls “the” Ukraine next month is headed for the rocks almost before it sets sail. It will make the Russians look good (that’s probably the intent) and the Ukranians couldn’t very well be seen saying No to a whole peace team from Africa. So a game will briefly be played. There’ll be pictures of talks and handshakes and drinks and then everyone will come home. Ramaphosa and the ANC are in it for the rubles. Heaven knows how the rest of the team were persuaded to join him. It doesn’t matter much. The short fact is that until Russia withdraws from the sovereign territory it has occupied there is nothing to talk
about.

In an exclusive sit-down with Jose Riveiro we got the Orlando Pirates coach to talk about the threat of Sekhukhune United in the upcoming Nedbank Cup final. We also quizzed him about the defensive partnership of Xoki and Sibisi, the super sub special weapon that is Sandile Mthethwa, born-again Terrence Dzvukamanja and the versatile energetic battery that is Mako Paseka Mako. Are you interested to find out if Richard Offori and Siyabonga Mpontshane have a future at Bucs? You want to know how is the relationship between Riveiro and Mandla Ncikazi? Listen to SportsLive with BBK alongside partner in crime Sazi Hadebe.

SportLIVE with BBK is a TimesLIVE production.

The department of health has warned South Africans to remain on alert amid a cholera outbreak. On May 22 the total number of confirmed cases was 51. The department has adopted a multisector response approach, which includes the National Institute for Communicable Diseases and department of water and sanitation.

The 2022/23 DStv Premiership campaign came to an end this past weekend and oh boy, what a campaign it's been. Mamelodi Sundowns had already won the league with a couple of matches to spare, while Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United were chasing Caf Champions League football. Maritzburg United, Marumo Gallants and Chippa United all were locked in the relegation battle, and hey someone wasn't gallant enough. Our eyes were on the mid-table to determine who will qualify for the coveted MTN8 competition. Let's peel back on a thrilling season of domestic football. SowetanLIVE

Manchester City- Premier League Winners for the season 2022/23. A season like no other, with a World Cup in the middle of it, has ended the same as the past two seasons. The rare three-peat of Premier League titles clinched, securing Pep Guardiola’s remarkable Manchester City squad’s place in history.
A remarkable achievement and the title clinched with 3 games to spare in the season. It also makes it 5 Premier League titles in 6 years, a reign of domination that’s a testament to Pep's greatness and this squad’s relentless determination and will to win. It also emphasises this squad of players’ greatness and drives to maintain success. Manchester City’s third successive title was clinched after Arsenal went down 1 nil to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in Saturday’s late kick-off, a result that sealed Arsenal’s fate for this season and showed that Mikel Arteta’s men had finally run out of puff trying to keep pace with the rampant Man City outfit, and caps off a dismal run of form for Arsenal at the pointy end of the season. SowetanLIVE

Managing credit in a high interest rate economic environment is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Magauta Mphahlele, the executive director for the South African Credit and Risk Reporting Association (SACRRA).

Topics of discussion include: pressure being felt by consumers in a high interest rate environment; advice for helping consumers to better manage their debt; and how to claw back and clear one’s credit record.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa visited Kusile power station on Monday to receive a status report on the measures taken to bring back the four units at Kusile by December 2023. According to Ramokgopa, they are on track to restore units at the power station, which he says is “critical” to the grid. However he says load shedding cant be stopped by the end of the year despite working hard to resolve the crisis.

In this episode Rams Mabote pages through the controversy surrounding Herman Mashaba’s “unauthorised” biography SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

When 47-year-old interior designer Beatrice Harrowyn disappeared in November 2001, the missing person report filed by her friend coincided with the discovery of a body on the side of the N14. It would be the job of police to stitch together all the threads and tie up a possible serial offender. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Nana Atta says mentorship from Zakes Bantwini was very important in her career. She says she is at a place in her life were she is enjoying the freedom to just be herself and express herself in her music something that took her a while to do. She is embracing her herself and taking pride in who she is and she says it shows in her Emakhosini EP. TshisaLIVE

In this episode of ‘Eusebius on TimesLIVE’, the host examines views about race that Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie articulated in a recent interview.
McKaiser explains in detail why he agrees with McKenzie that a political party based on narrow racialised politics, targeting only coloured people, is not politically savvy. But McKaiser then spends the rest of his audio analysis explaining why he disagrees with McKenzie that we should “cancel race”.

An absolutely jam-packed Cape Town Stadium — that is what Stormers head coach John Dobson is expecting ahead of Saturday’s United Rugby Championship final.

The success-hungry Stormers nailed down their second consecutive URC final berth when they overcame Irish side Connacht in Cape Town earlier in May.

Now, they are willing to do anything and everything to defend their coveted URC title against Munster.

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, we catch up with Dobson. HeraldLIVE

SA’s future in international trade, as the US accuses government of assisting Russia in its war against Ukraine, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Louw Nel, senior political analyst at Oxford Economics.

Topics of discussion include: trade relations between SA and the US; the US’s mission to get more countries to turn against Russia; SA’s place as a the most developed economy in Africa; and the growing influence of the BRICS trading bloc.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

The Stormers will take their defence of their United Rugby Championship crown to the Grand Final this Saturday when they take on Munster at Cape Town Stadium.
In this episode, Daron Mann speaks to Stormers coach John Dobson as he shares the teams preparations.
Dobson insists they are prepared for the match despite added pressure to deliver.
The Western cape side announced that tickets sold out in under three hours since becoming available on Thursday morning.

On this week's podcast , Daron Mann hears from EC Education spokesperson Vuyiseka Mboxela what the department is doing to address infrastructural issues faced by schools in the province.
The Dispatch has extensively covered the schools’ struggles for decent facilities and their ongoing fights against vandalism.
On Wednesday, The Dispatch reported that at least 10 Eastern Cape schools have been prioritised for infrastructure upgrades and the building of new hostels
In this episode, Mboxela said goverment has a lot of intervention measures in line but some may not be implemented in this financial year.

Mass deportation of illegal foreigners, death penalty, cancelling race — some of the (things) Gayton McKenzie says he will do when he becomes president.
In a robust conversation on the Sunday Times Politics weekly with the Patriotic Alliance leader, McKenzie says he knows he will become SA president and laid down his objectives which “are all anti-SA constitution”, which he labelled as hypocritical.
“I know I’m gonna be the president of this country and God will come back to South Africa.”
McKenzie spoke on being a gang leader and how his life transformed through God.
The former mayor of the Central Karoo District blames illegal foreigners for all SA’s problems and wants everyone to walk around with identification.
On the podcast he elaborated on the six things he stands for which are:
1. Bring God back to schools: “God will come back to South Africa”
2. National service, conscription: “military”
3. Mass deportation of illegal foreigners: “all our problems stem from illegal foreigners. They will leave.”
4. Bring back the death penalty: “you kill, I kill you”
5. Stop exportation of our unrefined minerals: “we shall get the maximum benefit from our minerals”
6. Cancel race: “how long are white kids gonna pay for the sins of their grandparents?”
Current coalition governments, notably in the big metros, have been characterised by instability and infighting, in which the PA has been an important player. He explained why he withdrew from contesting for the Joburg mayor position as he could not assure his coalition partners on what they wanted him to stand for and how he changed support for former Joburg mayor Thapelo Amad as he was “faced with facts”.
He says the PA is open to coalition with any political party next year as it wants power like any other party, and says one of the options next year after elections include the PA deciding who will be president.
He joined in studio Sunday Times deputy editor Mike Siluma and producer Bulelani Nonyukela for a vigorous conversation.

Much anticipated witness in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial Zandile Khumalo broke down during her testimony on Thursday. Giving evidence led by prosecutor George Baloyi, Khumalo pointed out accused number 2, Bongani Ntanzi, as one of the intruders inside the house in Vosloorus in October 2014.

In this episode Rams Mabote breaks down the shocking stories of the week SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Disturbing news of unpaid salaries, boycotting of training sessions, and unsettled Royal AM players have been doing the rounds across social media in recent times and I tell you what, that's never something we want to see or hear, especially given the immense hard work players put in for their teams daily. Remember these may be superstars turning out on our television sets week in and week out, but when the lights and cameras go off, they have families to tend to and feed. In this day and age, we shouldn't be seeing stories of players unpaid, it's not alright. But you know what, as the old adage always goes, there are two sides to every story and we will get to the bottom of it with the club president. Shauwn Mkhize is here to give us a breakdown of those issues, the good and bad, highs, and lows from this season as far as her club is concerned, and trust me there's been plenty of good done this campaign by the KZN outfit SowetanLIVE

The prosecutor in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, George Baloyi, told the Pretoria high court on Wednesday next witness feared a social media “onslaught” if she testified live on camera. According to attorney representing electronic media Dan Rosengarten, the state made generalised points that she fears for her life. He said the application for a ban on the live broadcast was a publicity stunt.

Expect higher stages of load-shedding this winter, but the possibility of a grid collapse is low, say energy experts.
Higher load-shedding stages do not mean things are deteriorating, says energy economist Lungile Mashele. She adds that Eskom will experience a difficult time, but a complete blackout will not happen.
This amid speculation, including from EFF leader Julius Malema, that such an occurrence is likely and will leave the country without power for two weeks to a month.
Liziwe McDaid, strategic lead at The Green Connection, says there will be more demand on the grid and South Africans should not be naive. They should prepare for days with just a few hours of electricity, but there won't be a total collapse.
Energy expert Chris Yelland says the chance of a complete blackout, though possible, is low, and Malema's comments earlier this week that the country will experience a blackout for up to a month are untrue.

Should there be charges that emanate from the allegations of academic fraud against Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane, he will be a lot more embattled because the ANC’s “step aside” rule may force him to step down until he clears his name.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, political analyst Dr Ongama Mtimka discusses the latest claims against Mabuyane pertaining to his research proposal for a master’s degree in public administration at the University of Fort Hare.

Earlier this week, it emerged that a forensic report commissioned by the university concluded that Mabuyane’s master’s proposal was a sham and that he was assisted by tainted former faculty dean Prof Edwin Ijeoma, a team of research assistants and ghost writers.Mabuyane has denied the allegations and he plans to legally challenge the report. HeraldLIVE

The growing opportunity for independent power producers to help alleviate SA’s ongoing electricity crisis is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mohamed Madhi, Country Director: South Africa at Yellow Door Energy (YDE).

Topics of discussion include: YDE’s business model; opportunities for independent power producers; YDE’s experience in other parts of the world; and an outlook for the sector.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

This bonus episode is brought to you by Change in One Generation podcast from Change Podcasts and Bright Rock.
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Apology or not from the US ambassador in SA, the governments slack handling of the visit of the Russian freighter, the Lady R, to the Simon’s Town naval base last year has become a huge deal from which there is no easy out. The American position continues to be that it strongly believes we have been selling weapons to Russia while it occupies, brutally, vast parts of Ukraine in a war that breaks everything we claim we stand against. Except we stand with Russia. Its commercial ships have special access to our naval base, its president to our president. Its aircraft use our military bases to deliver mail. Our defence minister is a huge fan and as Pretoria tries to squirm away from the notion that we have moved into the Russian came, claiming that we are non-aligned — a meaningless concept when you think that most members of the United Nations are also non-aligned and most have voted more than once to condemn the Russian invasion — the head of the South African army pops up in Moscow to discuss combat readiness which the comrades. We have, to use a maritime phrase, become unmoored from the West and there will be a terrible price to pay...

It's an all Italian Job tonight. What a thriller this promises to be. Now these two sides have met 236 times previously in all competitions, with Inter Milan winning 88. AC Milan have 79 wins, while 69 matches have ended in a draw. Inter have been too good for AC Milan this year, winning to nil in all three encounters and now, tonight, the stage is set for possibly another Inter win and a ticket to the Champions League final. Although Milan and Inter have been crowned European champions 10 times between them, Inter Milan, the last Italian side to win the UEFA Champions League, are well placed to return to the final for the first time since that triumph 13 years ago as they take on their neighbours in their semifinal second leg holding a 2-0 advantage. Who will emerge victorious and set up a final of finals against either Man City or defending Champions Real Madrid SowetanLIVE

His steady aggression got him through his biggest fight of his career unscathed thanks to his “warrior spirit” at the Emperors' Palace on Saturday night. That's no other than the champ, Kevin Lerena who picked up a hard-fought twelve round unanimous decision over Ryad Merhy (31-2, 26 KOs) of Belgium to win the WBC bridgerweight silver title. Lerena aka '2 Guns' ((29-2, 14 KOs) fought Merhy ((31-2, 26 KOs) at 'The Eliminator' Box and Dine Tournament. The fight was a nightmare to score at times, with several swing rounds. Lerena came forward throughout the fight while Merhy fought on the back foot. Heeeeeeii, "2 Guns". He's here to tell us all about his empathic victory SowetanLIVE

Thabo Bester’s legal team asked the court to verify if the man who appeared virtually in court on Tuesday is Bester.
The request was made by incoming legal counsel after Bester’s previous counsel officially withdrew from representing him.
The convicted murderer and rapist appeared virtually in the Bloemfontein magistrate's court from Kgosi Mampuru Prison.
He escaped from the Mangaung Correctional Centre after allegedly faking his own death in a prison cell in May 2022.
The case was postponed to June 20, the same day his partner Dr Nandipha Magudumana will appear again.

Chatting to TshisaLIVE, Letoya reflected on the collaboration between her business, House of Kgwedi, and K1Rose, Sesli Blankets and Dlozi Ngwana Badimo. The actress has been a traditional healer for more than two decades, a journey she says has come full circle despite challenges. TshisaLIVE

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

There won’t be fridges to keep the dead, says EFF leader Julius Malema on predicted stage 10 load-shedding, calling for former CEOs Brian Molefe and Matshela Koko to return to “rescue” Eskom.
Malema said SA is heading for a disaster worse than Covid-19 as stage 10 load-shedding will last for three days and up to a month.He slammed the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture as “useless”.
The commission recommended Molefe face criminal prosecution for fraud and contravening the Public Finance Management Act over irregular contracts with The New Age publication.
Koko also faces corruption charges related to Eskom.
Malema called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to step down to “avoid insurrection”.

What can insurance claims data tell us about the health of the SA economy? That is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by: Dr Dominique Stott, Liberty's chief medical officer; Tom Crotty, lead specialist in technical marketing for risk proposition management; and Sinethemba Khoabane, lead specialist risk product development.

Topics of discussion include: Liberty’s claim statistics for 2022; insight that can be drawn from claims about the SA economy; dynamics around retail and corporate claims; and the impact of health issues.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

The next state witness in the Senzo Meyiwa trial objects to her testimony being broadcast live and has requested that no sound or visual of her be taken. The media has contested the application.

In this episode Rams Mabote speaks to Songezo Zibi about his Rise Mzansi party. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

In 2015, the peace of Rhodes Park in Kensington was shattered by the horrified screams of two women who told those who rushed to their aid that they'd been attacked and their husbands had been dumped in the water. Soon the SAPS was searching for 12 men responsible for the horrific crime. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

The growth of online financial markets trading is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Damian Bunce, chief customer officer at international multi-asset brokerage firm Exness.

Topics of discussion include: the growth of online trading; Exness’s business model; attitudes around online trading; what people are investing in at the moment; and how the market is likely to trend in future.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Chintsa-born sailer Kirsten Neuschäfer became the first woman to win a solo Golden Globe round-the-world.Neuschäfer received international acclaim as she crossed the ancestor of the Vendée Globe in Les Sables d'Olonnethe, France in a eight-month long journey .In this exclusive interview with Daron Mann, Neuschäfer takes us through her journey in the ocean, the hardships and the emotions she went through during the tough race.Neuschäfer also talks about her is planned holiday in the Eastern Cape , she says she wants to use the time to reflect and think about her next destination.Could we see a movie on her journey anytime soon?Listen to this latest episode of That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann.

Jazz maestro Nduduzo Makhathini chats to TshisaLIVE about winning another accolade at the Metro FM Music Awards 2023, becoming a custodian of music through lecturing at UKZN and the state of the music industry TshisaLIVE

Gqeberha’s Kirsten Neuschafer became the first woman to win a solo around-the-world sailing event on April 27.

The sailing sensation claimed the 2022 Golden Globe Race off Les Sables d’Olonne, in France.

After spending four months alone at sea, she crossed the finish line with thousands of people applauding her triumph.

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Neuschafer about her journey to the finish line. HeraldLIVE

Growing up kicking a ball in the streets of Noordgesig, Southside of Johannesburg to Orlando Pirates, France, Portugal, Belgium and now the United Kingdom... No one could have scripted this fairytale story better. In January, he made a historic move from KVC Westerlo FC to Burnley for a reported fee of about R130m, which went viral thanks to a brilliant, animated clip of his unveiling. What a spectacular football path this young man has been on. He regularly came under the spotlight from couch coaches and naysayers in the early part of his career. Especially after he had been propelled to Bucs’ first team not long after his 17th birthday. I mean I remember vividly some social media trolls masquerading as soccer experts insinuated that he did not belong on the pitch and that he should find a different career to immerse himself in – all while he was still trying to find his feet and adjust to the rigours of professional soccer as a teenager. His move to England is seen as the revival of South African football and straight from being crowned Champions and gaining promotion to the English Premier League and attending the bus trophy tour yesterday, he has landed on our shores and hey, before he can go celebrate with his people in Noordgesig, his first stop is right here at #MSW studios because, once he gets home, we might never find him. Lyle Foster ladies and gentlemen. SowetanLIVE

President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared before the National Assembly on Thursday to answer questions from MPs on government's work amid myriad socioeconomic issues, including the energy crisis.

Daron Mann speaks to former Surfing SA President Johnny Bakker about his new role as Vice President of the African surfing confederation. Bakker, who is also an attorney, has been tasked to improve the level of surfing in the continent.
In this episode, Bakker shares the challenges faced by surfers in the African diaspora and talks about the language barriers with West and Central African countries.
With Senegal awarded the rights to host the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics, Bakker says the confederation is excited about the tournament has a task of improving the standards of surfing and its level of administration.

The goal for the energy sector in SA is to move to 42% non-fossil fuel sources by 2030, but this is unlikely to be a smooth ride. Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth interviews senior associate in the dispute resolution department at ENSafrica, Beverley Oosthuizen, to discuss the most likely, increasingly likely and less likely forms of climate litigation as climate action intensifies.

A political party must be run and operated by the people it represents and the EFF’s birthday celebration donations is an opportunity to do that, says the EFF.
The party is asking for donations, including livestock, and is selling gala dinner tickets before its 10th anniversary celebrations. EFF spokesperson Leigh-Ann Mathys said ticket sales are going well and anniversary preparations are on track.
She said the EFF does not have financial problems and donations to parties are not new, adding there’s never enough money for a political party.

In this episode Rams Mabote looks at Mzwanele Manyi’s move to join the EFF. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

The Change in One Generation podcast, hosted by Ruda Landman and Dr Frank Magwegwe, dives into the change stories of fascinating South Africans.
Ever wondered how some of the most successful South Africans navigate the uncertainty of change in their lives to achieve their goals? The Change in One Generation Podcast, hosted by journalist and author, Ruda Landman, and change expert and academic, Dr Frank Magwegwe, dives into the change stories of fascinating South Africans who've risen above difficult circumstances to achieve great success in their respective fields.
Learn from each exciting guest as they open up to Ruda about their pivotal change moments while Dr Frank explores the interesting change science themes that underpin their beautiful stories - and that we can all apply in our own lives.
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Like a true bloodthirsty Zulu warrior‚ this man has dazzled football fanatics for years whenever he'd step into the field. Whenever he'd score scintillating goals.
Nicknamed Shaka Zulu because of his face purportedly resembling that of the renowned Zulu king uShaka kaSenzangakhona, he's certainly fought some tough battles, on and off the pitch. A nightmare to opposition defences since his early days at Orlando Pirates, Platinum Stars, Free State Stars, Kaizer Chiefs, Cape Town City, Usuthu to name a few, he's been out of the spotlight for some time now. He's since resurrected his career in Pretoria with Pretoria Callies and what a livewire he's been for the side. Let's get in touch with Sphelele Mthembu. SowetanLIVE

Mthokozisi Thwala, soccer star Senzo Meyiwa's friend, told the Pretoria high court on Wednesday he could not describe the scuffle that took place in the Vosloorus home where Meyiwa was killed in October 2014.

Nelson Mandela Bay’s men and women in blue are living in fear following two fatal attacks on police officers in recent weeks.

Sergeant Khayalethu Mbonomnyana, 42, was gunned down outside a popular shisanyama in Mgwalana Street, Motherwell, on Sunday while sitting in his car.

And court orderly Sergeant Mario Nel, 41, was killed with his own service pistol inside the Motherwell Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday last week.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we discuss the recent spate of shootings — of the police officers and of civilians including a doctor in the Bay — with associate professor in anthropology at the University of the Free State, Theodore Petrus. HeraldLIVE

Efforts to address an apparent shortage in accounting professionals is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Darren Isaacs, founder and CEO of Makosi.

Topics of discussion include: Makosi’s business model; the state of the accounting profession; efforts around staffing auditing and accounting projects; dynamics in SA versus the rest of the world; and efforts to get more professionals into the field.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

There is something about motorsport that just captures our attention isn't it? Whether it is the speed, the heart-pumping thrill, or the adrenaline-fueled competition, we just can’t help but be drawn in. And its always such a spectacle watching our very own home bred racers such as the exceptionally talented AJ Venter. What an incredible journey this man's been on and he's here to tell us all about it, from racing at the tender age of four. An absolute pleasure to unpack this international phenomena who proves that life is to be lived in the fast lane every time he steps onto the track. SowetanLIVE

Very few top flight clubs are as passionate as developing football on the African continent as Arminia Bielefeld. And for an institution with such a rich history and legacy to them, seeing them take the time out and empower aspiring talents in South Africa or anywhere around Africa, is a huge deal. And they've done just with their latest project, holding coschibg clinics in Mpumalanga. Lets get in touch with them to get more information on that initiative. SowetanLIVE

Eusebius McKaiser hosted well-known human rights and social justice activist, Mark Heywood, on his TimesLIVE podcast. They were in conversation about how new political players, especially those who will be contesting the 2024 general elections, could maximise their chances of making a real and positive democratic difference.

Heywood and McKaiser started off by sketching their respective takes on the overall state of South Africa's democracy. Both of them focused on data that reveal various deep social crises, which rob most South Africans of living meaningful lives. Given their overlapping consensus, McKaiser quickly moved on to teasing out three critical themes from Heywood about the possibility that civil society could disrupt the current party political system by contesting political power, which the likes of Rise Mzansi are intending to do, as well as individuals like well-known activist, Zackie Achmat.

The bulk of the podcast episode focuses on Heywood carefully explaining three broad themes: a) the importance of actively and immediately helping communities in practical ways to demonstrate what you could do, at scale, if voted into power; b) the importance of articulating about five very clear, radical, feasible and well-thought through ideas that you campaign on; and c) the importance of co-operating as new political vehicles (rather than each working alone) in order to contest and disrupt hegemonic political power most effectively.

McKaiser and Heywood ended their conversation by also briefly reflecting on a) how new political entrants might deal with donors who are reluctant to fund them; b) avoiding political ideology and terminology that are overused and wooly; and c) learning the art of clear, explanatory and persuasive political communication.

In this special crossover episode, Nicole Engelbrecht interviews author Ted Botha about his new true crime book Daisy De Melker: Hiding Among Killers in the City of Gold. This is a crossover to the interview I conducted on Jonathan Ball Publishing's podcast Pagecast. Subscribe to Pagecast for more bookish content here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1MKyRj76sXHSoL1KhkmWUg?si=e66f54b4ef084700 Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Flamboyant, passionate, loyal, eloquent, intellectual, fashionable, vibrant. Those are, amongst a few words that comes to mind when one mentions the now late Alex Shakoane. Extremely weird having to refer to him as late. Very surreal. A long-serving Mamelodi Sundowns public relations officer, Bra Alex wasn't just a face of football at Sundowns, but of South African football at large. Fondly known as “Goldfingers”, this man was just that, gold, serving the Brazilians and the game with distinction for the past 30 years. He was the club’s spokesperson, marketing guru and Patrice Motsepe’s right-hand man, a darling of the fans whom they relied on for breaking club news. This is a loss that goes beyond Sundowns. Beyond Pretoria. It’s a South African loss. What a life lived. Let’s pay tribute to him with Tiyani Mabunda. SowetanLIVE

We all grew up knowing and admiring the unbelievable talents from this part of the country. Big name players and big teams from Mpumalanga. Sadly over the years, we have seen a decline in talent identification as far as this province is concerned. Well the good Samaritans have seen it befitting to unearth talent from there and hey, what a welcome initiative as Mpumalanga gears up to churn out quality football players and expose latent talent through its recently launched Under-17 league. The fully sponsored league is arguably the first of its kind in the country, and it seems a fitting initiative to launch the structure in a province that has long been thought of as the backwater of local football. Mpumalanga last had a professional team rooted in the province in the 2021/22 season, when NFD side TS Sporting were relegated. SowetanLIVE

The one lesson we can take out of the mess in the Johannesburg City Council is that leadership in local government doesn’t always come with a mayoral chain. The DA is stuck with the notion that because it's the biggest party it should also be the mayor. But that’s being in large. Leadership is something else. As the biggest party in so many vital situations the DA should understand its job as, first, to provide local government stability. It doesn’t matter who the mayor is. And it won’t always matter who the premier is and Cyril Ramaphosa has shown us it certainly doesn’t matter who the president is. “Before you are a leader,” GE CEO Jack Welch said, “success is all about growing yourself. When you are a leader, success is all about growing others.” What matters is the country.

In this edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, the podcast host briefly frames the legal and political issues related to the ongoing controversy around the possible visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to South Africa later this year. While acknowledging that law and politics are intertwined in this matter, McKaiser tries to separate the nexus legal issues from the geopolitical ones.
There is a brief summary of what legal expert Dr James Grant said about the interpretation of the Rome Statute, a treaty that is domesticated in South African law. A key case that has featured this law is that of Omar al-Bashir, former Sudanese president, who had not been arrested when he was on South African soil and an ICC warrant of arrest had been issued. Grant explains why the precedent in that case implies a legal duty to arrest Putin, should he come to South Africa. The political considerations, argues Grant, are inferior to the rule of law.
But the heart of this episode of Eusebius on TimesLIVE is about South Africa's foreign policy posture. McKaiser offers trenchant criticism of South Africa's foreign policy stance which he describes as "not just vague but incoherent". In the rest of the audio, he explains how and why South Africa is muddled and what the negative consequences are on the international stage as a result of the alleged vagueness, incoherence and unpredictability of the country's views on key institutions such as the ICC.
McKaiser concludes "it is a not a good look" for the international relations and co-operation department to dither on what it thinks of the ICC.
To understand the logic of this criticism, listen to the full podcast audio. As always, every listener of Eusebius on TimesLIVE decides where their own view lands, having listened to the guests on the show.

Private equity investment in Africa is the focus in this edition the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Brandon Doyle, CEO of Convergence Partners.

Topics of discussion include: the firms investment strategy; the growth of private equity in Africa; opportunity in telecoms infrastructure investment; and Convergence Partners’s focus on financial technology (fintech).

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

In this episode Rams Mabote looks at the election t-shirt fracas in the IFP. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

I tell you this, if you grew up in the 90s and early 2000s, you'll know that just a mere mention of this man's name to any soccer follower and images of bone crunching tackles are bound to follow. It is the kind of reputation the retired Jomo Cosmos defender earned over nearly a decade in the professional ranks. But one thing that's certain about him, past the tackles, his commitment and hunger for the game were unmatched. His leadership was exemplary. What a tough tackling, no nonsense rock. Andrew Jaws of Life Rabutla ladies and gentlemen. SowetanLIVE

The biggest banking failure since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis shook financial markets in March 2023 after a few US banks collapsed and challenges at a third EU bank surfaced. What happened at these banks is not surprising given the increasing interest rate environment. Higher rate cycles have a habit of exposing weaknesses in business models and risk management practices, of which Silicon Valley Bank is a good example.

In this podcast, Adriaan Pask, Chief Investment Officer of PSG Wealth explains some of the market vulnerabilities which have been exposed by rising interest rates.

Fashionable, leadership, energetic, charismatic and incredibly happy. That's what anyone picks up when they see or meet Linda Mntambo. An absolute carefree human being who lives by his own rules. A fierce disciplined skipper on and off the pitch. Let's catch up with Sekhukhune United captain Linda Mntambo SowetanLIVE

As one of Kaizer Chiefs' longest serving players, this man knows what winning used to mean for Amakhosi faithful. And he surely knows what not winning does to them. It's been a while since we had a heart to heart with him, and today that's exactly what we will have, converse over everything, parenthood, the ups and downs of his glittering career, losing his number one spot in the Bafana setup, Chiefs' dry spell as well as the Nedbank Cup semis clash with old foes, the Buccaneers. SowetanLIVE

The 12-man SA team finished fourth at the recent Deaf Rugby Sevens in Cordoba, Argentina, giving a boost to deaf sport in the country.

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, we speak to SA Deaf Rugby Association acting president Lauren Terras about the tournament and the state of deaf rugby in the country. HeraldLIVE

Actress Nomzamo Mbatha has joined the growing list of South African talent thriving in Hollywood and her recent film Assassin wherein she co-stars alongside Bruce Willis is just one example of how the actress has firmly plated herself in the States' entertainment industry.

While she's based in the US, Nomzamo is hardly ever in one place for long and has made it her mission to travel the world - not only for herself but for the home country which she always strives to represent in different spaces.

In an interview with TshisaLIVE, the actress talked about life in the States, working in Hollywood with people she's always admired and making sure she's what comes to mind when people thing "African excellence". TshisaLIVE

A suspended care worker at Kennersley Park says she was told she’d infect patients with HIV if she continued working at the East London old age home where they are called “stupid blacks”.
Nomthandazo Mateane said she has been suspended indefinitely by the facility’s nursing services manager, René Wienekus. Wienekus, however, said the employee was suspended by Charisma Healthcare Solutions, an agency which provides nurses to the facility. When contacted the agency said: “Charisma does not discriminate against any people due to their medical or other status with respect to any terms or conditions of their employment.” It said there is an investigation under way into the matter and was unable to provide further details until it is concluded. It said necessary protocols guided by labour legislation were followed.
Mateane had shared her story on local news channel BCM tv-Buffalo City Metro Television.
One other worker echoed Mateane’s claims that the staff were called “stupid blacks” at Kennersley Park.
The matters are before the CCMA. The Human Rights Commission had not given details on their investigation by the time of publication, and this article will be updated once SAHRC gives comment.

Amid the ICC arrest warrant, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit has been intensely debated in the ANC NEC.
SA was also naive for not making provisions to protect itself when it joined the International Criminal Court.
We hear from our guests on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly podcast this week.
Previously, we discussed the dilemma faced by our government after the ICC’s issuing of an arrest warrant for Putin, who is due to attend the Brics summit in Durban in August.
Since then the problem has become more acute. The government is still scrambling for a solution as the clock ticks by. This week the issue boiled down to whether SA should leave the ICC.
The broader question is whether our foreign policy has completely lost its way.
Sunday Times presidential correspondent Amanda Khoza gives us insights into the NEC considerations on Putin’s visit, while UJ professor Sphamandla Zondi shares expert analysis on SA’s dilemma.

Behind every successful footballer, you can be certain there is an agent behind him, pulling in some few strings and favor for him. And I tell you this, without any reasonable doubt, that this woman is one of the best in the domestic game, you best believe me. And now, she's taken her game to a whole new level after qualifying as a FIFA accredited agent. SowetanLIVE

Loftus Versfeld Stadium has been announced as host for the Nedbank Cup final later this month. The last time Gauteng hosted a cup final was back in 2020 and coincidentally, it was the Nedbank Cup final between Mamelodi Sundowns and Bloemfontein Celtic, played behind closed doors at the same Soweto venue due to Covid-19. Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi acted swiftly to have the Nedbank Cup final played in the province. SowetanLIVE

On his third day on the stand, Senzo Meyiwa's friend Mthokozisi Twala told the Pretoria high court he refused to participate in or accept payment from Netflix to feature in its documentary on the soccer star. Reference to Meyiwa, which aired in April 2022, has been made throughout the trial.

In this episode Rams Mabote assesses the chances of the new Gauteng crime wardens. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Daron Mann speaks to Prudhoe community leader Gladman Tom.
The resort, owned by the Prudhoe community after a successful land claim, is in ruins after TV and bed sets, cutlery, bed linen and fridges were looted over the weekend.
In this episode, Tom said the state of the resort has deteriorated over the years and claims the government refused to provide security for the premises.

Mthokozisi Twala, a friend of Senzo Meyiwa, told the Pretoria high court on Wednesday he was beaten by unknown men, with police officers' knowledge, in a bid to get him to confess to the soccer star's murder.According to Twala, he was taken to Johannesburg from his home in Umlazi, Durban, under the guise of participating in an ID parade. Instead, he was allegedly tied up and assaulted throughout the night.

Once a jewel along the Sunshine Coast, the Fish River Resort near Port Alfred is now in ruins after TVs, bed sets, cutlery, linen and fridges were looted at the weekend.

The resort is owned by the Prudhoe community after a successful land claim.

But for months, no-one has looked after the once thriving hotel, casino and golf resort near Port Alfred, valued at millions of rand.

This after the digital company MahalaX, which signed a 49-year lease agreement with the Prudhoe Community Trust to safeguard resort assets, was forced out of the agreement, after the community allegedly harassed and intimidated its staff.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Prudhoe community leader Gladman Tom.

MahalaX declined to comment but issued a statement instead. HeraldLIVE

The fourth state witness in the murder trial of soccer star Senzo Meyiwa took to the stand in the Pretoria high court on Tuesday.
Mthokozisi Twala, who was inside the house when Meyiwa was killed in October 2014, became friends with Meyiwa through his wife Mandisa Mkhize.
Twala told the court he was reluctant to visit the home that belonged to the mother of Meyiwa's then-girlfriend Kelly Khumalo that fateful night.

Daron Mann talks to Mkhululi Ndamase, privincial health spokesperson about Eastern Cape's government outreach programme to compensate ex-mineworkers who contracted lung diseases like TB, asbestosis and silicosis while working in various mines in SA between March 1965 and October 2019.
In this episode, Ndamase takes us through some of the compensations applicants can claim.
Ndamase said about 4bn has been set aside for this outreach programme.

In the early hours of 14 April 2013, the badly beaten body of a young woman was discovered on the streets of Woodstock. On the other side of town, a wealthy artist pulled his Porsche into its garage, turned off the engine, and carried on with his life having no idea that a silent witness had just recorded his brutal crime. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Lwah Ndlunkulu said she is driven by the passion that fuelled her to pack up and leave KZN for Joburg that’s making her set her sights on becoming the best version of herself. Having had a rough start in her journey she is grateful to be at a point in her life where its all paying off.

The podcast is hosted by TshisaLIVE journalist Constance Gaanakgomo and produced by Demi Buzo. TshisaLIVE

The impact of interest rates and energy uncertainly on SA’s property market is the focus in this edition the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mitesh Bhawan, MD of Broll Property’s energy, water and sustainability division.

Topics of discussion include: the state of SA’s property market in the first quarter of the year; implications of a high interest environment on the sector; and the impact power cuts on effective property management practices.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

In this episode Rams Mabote speaks to Justice Malala about how Chris Hani’s death nearly derailed Freedom Day. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Matshidiso Lencoasa is a budget researcher at Section 27, a well-known South African public interest law centre. With multiple degrees in accounting sciences, international development and education, she brings a uniquely important set of skills to the work of Section 27. She focuses on how best budget interventions, at all levels of government, may be used to get us closer to a South Africa that is substantively equal, and in which socio-economic rights are fully realised.
In this edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, she engaged the podcast host on various aspects of Freedom Day. They started off by acknowledging the importance of civil and political rights before reflecting on the normative value of socio-economic rights also enshrined in our constitution. Lencoasa furthermore remarked on the importance of economic rights to ensure that every citzen's human potenial is fully realised.
McKaiser and Lencoasa also spent time on the importance of being vigilant about the gap between the vision in the Bill of Rights, and section 27 in particular, and material conditions of vast deprivation that millions of people still live under. Lencoasa was optimistic, however, that although there is still some "awkwardness" in public discourse when questions about land and economic justice are raised, that economic rights debates must be framed and insisted on. She agreed with McKaiser that reconciliation is not achievable without economic justice.
The conversation ended with Lencoasa explaining to McKaiser how severe technical and capacity weaknesses within all spheres of government result in resources not being spent on the vulnerable. This means that, besides monies that are lost due to corruption and state capture, the South African state is also sufficiently fit for social justice purpose. Interestingly, she ends off the conversation by justifying her relative optimism about the country's future despite the structural and empirical issued explored with McKaiser.
As always, listeners of Eusebius on TimesLIVE can decide whether or not they agree with the host and his guest.

Respected former Wits university legal academic Dr James Grant joined Eusebius McKaiser on his TimesLIVE podcast to focus on whether it is compulsory for the government to arrest Russian president Vladimir Putin should he come to South Africa.
Grant argued that while there are legal complexities, besides the obvious geopolitical debates on the issue, in the end, South Africa would struggle to persuade a court that it has no obligation to comply with the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). South Africa domesticated the Rome Statute in 2000 after signing it in 1998 and it is now part and parcel of enforceable South African law.
Grant examined the apparent tension between customary international law that allows heads of state diplomatic immunity and the status of a Supreme Court of Appeal judgment in the case of Omar al-Bashir. South Africa was found legally wanting for not arresting the former Sudanese president.
Grant argues that though there is internal ambiguity within the Rome Statute and a hierarchy of sources of law has not been resolved definitively and jurisprudentially, South Africa will nevertheless have to be guided by the SCA's judgment in the al-Bashir case as it is, effectively, law.
Grant ended his conversation with McKaiser by explaining that political criticism of the ICC is insufficient to assist the government in avoiding diplomatic fallout with Russia. It must respect South African law or support someone accused of heinous crimes by the ICC, of which it is a member.

“I will not be intimidated.”

So says Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Retief Odendaal, responding to alleged threats to hold him hostage at the City Hall in Gqeberha.

This as the metro’s electricity and energy executive director, Luvuyo Magalela, has already left the city because he had been threatened.

The alleged threats come amid claims of sabotage on the Bay’s power network just days after the municipality suspended seven officials in the electricity and energy department, after a preliminary forensic investigation uncovered an alleged corrupt network operating in the department.

Major power outages — which Odendaal said on Monday morning were “likely to have been caused by intent” hit several parts of the metro at the weekend and on Monday, plunging households and businesses into darkness.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Odendaal about what sparked the investigation and his response to alleged threats. HeraldLIVE

She's one of those players who got to play abroad way back when seeing Banyana Banyana players going outside was unheard of.
What a remarkable talent. A beacon of hope for many young female talents. A scorer of breathtakingly beautiful goals and now venturing into coaching. She just returned from Portugal and she is will tell us all about the trip.
Andisiwe Mgcoyi is my guest and what an absolute honour. SowetanLIVE

Back at SuperSport United for a second stint at the start of this season, it must be said it's been a season of mixed results for this man. He's aged more over the last year.
It was a rather a turbulent start to the campaign and eventually the puzzle came together for his rather youthful Matsatsantsa squad.
Because as we've come to know of this man, write him off at your own peril. He knows how to win. He know how to bring the best out of his lads.
Gavin Hunt is always hunting, best believe it and we've hunted him down this time around to review his first season since returning to Pitori. SowetanLIVE

Sharon Dreyer shares her experience as one of the 77 South Africans who were able to get out of Sudan when the group was evacuated from war-torn Khartoum on Monday. SowetanLIVE

Thapelo Amad stepped down as Johannesburg mayor on the eve of council debating a motion of no confidence against him set for Tuesday. His resignation was announced by Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi on Monday night. According to Lesufi, Amad was not running from the matter.

Ted Keenan speaks to East London's harbour master, Pinky Zungu on her recent appointment.

The SA Football Association (Safa) held its Indaba and ordinary congress this past weekend without the Premier Soccer League (PSL) present. A lot of resolutions were taken including the report back on the associations’ financials including the poor revenue it has earned from its broadcast deal with the SABC and is willing to seek a better arrangement elsewhere. Marc Strydom joins me to give us a debrief. SowetanLIVE

Ground Work Collective is a new initiative started by former DA politician Mbali Ntuli. She joined TimesLIVE contributor and analyst Eusebius McKaiser, on his TimesLIVE podcast, to explain the motivation behind this non-profit company, and how it will achieve its goals.

Ntuli shared with McKaiser data that demonstrates a slow decline in both the share of registered voters who participate in South African elections, and decreasing interest among eligible new voters to actually register to vote. Ground Work Collective's core motivation is to help to improve on these figures, with a particular focus on the youth vote.

McKaiser and Ntuli then focused on three themes. First, they discussed the importance of as high a voter participation as possible in order to ensure, not only that the elected government is lawfully in place, but that it also has the necessary political legitimacy to govern an entire country that includes millions of citizens and residents that did not vote it into office.

Ntuli expanded on her organisation's mission by telling McKaiser that it is not only, however, about voter turnout. Ground Work Collective is also premised on deepening democratic participation, especially so as to develop a generation of young citizens who become habitually involved in active citizenship. She argues that if this is achieved now, then in future it is more rather than less likely that participation in elections would remain relatively high as a constant feature of active citizenship.

Ntuli is also of the view that current political parties dominating the political landscape should be "scared" so that they stop being "complacent" about whose issues they care about. If many new voters "flood the voter's roll", then the status quo can be challenged because none of the main parties would get away with only engaging their main voting base and their most loyal voters.

Ntuli agreed, however, when McKaiser suggested a more positive framing of this insight is that a greater number of new voters may inadvertently act as an additional form of political accountability over the actions of so-called mainstream parties.

The podcast episode ended with reflections between the host and his guest on the multiple drivers of declining voter registration (such as difficulties to obtain identity documents, disappointment with the state, etc.), as well as their respective personal arguments for why, despite many flaws in South Africa's democracy, voters should choose to vote rather than to opt out of voting.

As always it is up to listeners of the podcast to decide where you agree or disagree with the views that had emerged.

Network and infrastructure sharing in telecoms is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Quintus de Beer, wholesale executive at MTN SA.

The operator wants its wholesale business to be the “go-to” network partner of choice, with MVNO being a big piece of the plan in SA.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that some of the content in this story contains graphic details and may be offensive to younger audiences.

Child sex ring kingpin Gerhard Ackerman was found guilty on more than 700 charges including the sexual exploitation and sex trafficking of young boys by the Johannesburg high court on Monday. The 52-year-old ran a child sex ring disguised as a massage parlour in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. Co-accused and client at the parlour, advocate Paul Kennedy, committed suicide last year after his arrest.

In this episode Rams Mabote observes how Nzimande’s search for fame went pear-shaped. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

If you were lucky enough to watch this man bringing on the magic at Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns amongst others way back in the 80's and 90's, then you'd understand why he's called Dan Dance. He certainly made opponents dance to his tunes.
What a talent this was. These days? Well, he dances on the touchlines. A genuine talent during his playing days, "Dance" football journey is a classic bitter-sweet tale. Most of you often criticizes him for dancing to the tune of one particular club chairman over and over, but hey, we glad he dances to our tune whenever we ask him to honour the invite for us to honour and celebrate his enormous contribution to the beautiful game. Dan Dance Malesela ladies and gentlemen... Our esteemed guest SowetanLIVE

In 1999, 14 year old Valencia Farmer went out with friends and never came home. Her brutal rape and murder would be one of the first in a wave of violence against women in the Western Cape that seemed inextricably linked to gang culture. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

The Sunday Times is in possession of leaked audio of a meeting between higher education minister Blade Nzimande and some junior and senior staff members, including the department’s director-general Nkosinathi Sishi, deputy director Lucky Masuku and spokesperson Ismael Mnisi. Nzimande is furious with his communications team for not covering him at important events.

Gqeberha-born funnyman Rory Petzer has dedicated his latest award to the people of Gqeberha — the town where his comedy career began.

Petzer, 43, won the UpLIFTing Comedic Content Award at the Savanna Comics Choice Awards at the weekend, scooping the publicly voted prize.

He said the award meant the world to him.

“I create my content hoping it makes at least one person forget about their problems for two minutes, so to learn that so many people love it and voted for me, makes me very, very happy,” he said.

“This [award] is for the people of my hometown, that’s where my comedy career began at The Music Kitchen in Newton Park.”

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, we catch up with Petzer. HeraldLIVE

On this week's episode of That Weekend Feeling, Daron Mann speaks to comedian and content creator Rory Petzer.
Petzer was recently awarded for his content at the Savanna Comic's choice awards, winning the Uplifting comics category.

Having been in the entertainment business for 16 years, Kwesta has had a fair share of good and bad experiences but he would change a thing as it has maintained the longevity of his career. TshisaLIVE

In East London's attempts over the years to become the sports events capital of South Africa, the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality's latest actions have brought this journey to a halt. Ted Keenan Speaks to former DA Councilor Lindsay Pollock in this interview.

Every now and again, it's key to check in with the governing body of football in our country. We got to, because there's just so much on their plate, it's only fair that you, the die-hard football fanatic, be brought up to speed with all that's happening as well as have your questions answered. SowetanLIVE

Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago urged politicians to make hard, unpopular fiscal choices to maintain the credibility of budgetary commitments as they juggle spending pressures with one of the heaviest debt loads in emerging markets.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the International Criminal Court's (ICC’s) arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin is under consideration and the South African delegation didn’t discuss Phala Phala with Namibian President Hage Geingob.
South Africa, as the host of this year’s Brics summit in August, had invited Russian President Putin as head of a fellow Brics member state. SA, however, is under pressure to arrest Putin over alleged atrocities in the Ukraine war after the warrant issued by the ICC.
Last month international relations minister Naledi Pandor said Russia is an old friend that supported the fight against apartheid.
South Africa has remained neutral in the war but is now between a rock and a hard place as it’s obliged to arrest Putin.
Namibian President Geingob acknowledged that the Ukraine conflict should be stopped but said outsiders can only facilitate in the Ukraine situation. Ramaphosa hosted Geingob on a state visit on Thursday to discuss diplomatic and trade relations.
The two presidents were accused plotting a cover-up regarding the theft of foreign currency at Ramaphosa’s Limpopo farm. However, they did not discuss the elephant in the room, Phala Phala, according to Ramaphosa.

In this episode Rams Mabote scrutinises Members of Parliament gift register. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Daron Mann talks to comedian Stuart Taylor as he unpacks what spectators can expect during the 49th annual Makhanda National Arts Festival in June.
Taylor said these are exciting times for artists post-COVID , and promised a good entertainment offering.
"We can now finally be back with a bang. A lot of people were quite cautious last year, but now people want to be out again," he said.

I tell you what, what an ambassador this man has been of our country. A rare breed of talent with an attitude and precocious technical abilities that has made him stand out from an early age. Most of his teammates were playing a flamboyant game – shibobos and tsamayas were as sought after as goals and skillful assists. But not for Kamo Mokotjo. What a journey it's been for this man and what a pleasure to have him on the show. SowetanLIVE

Cybersecurity in Africa is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team at Check Point: Pankaj Bhula, regional director for Africa; Charnie Lee, country manager for SA; and Rudi Van Rooyen, a security engineer. Topics of discussion include: Check Point’s business in SA; evolution of cybersecurity in Africa; investment by organisations to protect themselves; and the threat brought by AI platforms. Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Take one traditionalist, a peacekeeper, a rebel and a sister “who just wants everyone to get along” and what do you get?

A new reality TV show — The Bala Family.

The musical Bala brothers, Zwai, Loyiso and Phelo, are joined by their sister Pinky and mother, Veronica, in the new show described as an “emotional rollercoaster” spotlighting the challenges and joys of family.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, Loyiso talks about how the show came about and what it entails.

The show premiered on DStv’s 1Magic channel 103 on Friday at 7.30pm and will continue in that slot.

It will also premier on Mzansi Magic channel 161 at 8pm on Thursday and continue in that slot. HeraldLIVE

I tell you what, very few things are as precious and sentimental as seeing sporting veterans passing the torch to their offspring’s. Very little.
Well, legendary boxer Bongani Mahlangu is adding extra punch to the term like father like son, preparing to feature on the same bill as his offspring Bheki Maitse this Friday.
Mahlangu, with 33 bouts under his belt, has never had a sponsor since turning professional back in 2006. He shocked the boxing fraternity when he dethroned Ayabonga Sonjica at the ripe age of 42 to be crowned champion the South African junior-featherweight Champion last year. He will defend his title against Mduduzi Mzimela in the main attraction while his son engages in only his second paid contest, taking on Ontiretse Seleke one division heavier at featherweight. SowetanLIVE

They are youthful and ever so talented. And always just a thrill and excitement watching these superstars of tomorrow. Well, they will have a chance to showcase their impeccable skills on an international stage because SA U17 head coach Duncan Crowie just named his final Amajimbos squad for the CAF 2023 U17 Africa Cup of Nations. Interestingly, four Mamelodi Sundowns players have been included in the final squad.
Meanwhile, only three overseas-based players have been named in the Amajimbos squad. This is from the initial eight overseas players who were in the preliminary squad.
Liverpool captain Gabriano Shelton is one of the players that are left out of the squad, despite his heartfelt plea to head coach Crowie and his assistant Aaron Mokoena to consider him for selection. SowetanLIVE

Stellenbosch FC caused a major shock by dumping defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns out of the Nedbank Cup competition with a come-from-behind 2-1 win in their quarterfinal clash at Athlone Stadium this past weekend. Coach Steve Barker’s Oshwin Andries-inspired half-time team talk inspired his charges to fight back from a goal down to win the encounter after halftime pep talk. Coach Barker joins me now to look back at the encounter and to take us through what transpired in the dressing room to spark such a second-half display. SowetanLIVE

The title race is surely going right to the wire. For the fourth consecutive Premier League weekend, Manchester City played first and won to ramp up the pressure on title rivals Arsenal SowetanLIVE

In this episode Rams Mabote weighs in Gayton McKenzie’s plan to take over Joburg. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Regulation for informal tourism operators is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Velma Corcoran, regional lead for Middle East and Africa at Airbnb.

Topics of discussion include: Airbnb’s proposal to government; challenges facing regulated businesses; and benefits of informal businesses to the economy.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production produced by Demi Buzo.

With all the noise around ESG investing it can be difficult for customers and their advisors to distil what is relevant. In this edition of Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth interviews Jessica Blumenthal and Talia Cullinan from ENSafrica on exactly how far a duty to take ESG factors into account when advising their clients needs to go.

Ted Keenan talks to Merissa Himraj, CEO of Wavemaker, a South African media network agency ranked among the top 5 in the world. In this episode, Himraj shares the importance of having mentorship for aspiring leaders and gives a glimpse of her leadership style.

What would you do if you were wrongly accused, worst still, wrongly convicted of a murder you had no involvement in? In 2003, Thembekile Molaudzi was faced with this exact predicament as he and several other men were handed down life sentences for a crime they did not commit. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

The establishment of a BRICS currency, what it could mean for SA and disrupting global trade is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Xhanti Payi, a senior economist at PwC.

Topics of discussion include: what would the establishment of a BRICS currency mean for SA; whether the world is ready for such a currency; trade and policy considerations; and disruptions global trade.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers hopes the month of Ramadan will soften the hearts of Gerco van Deventer’s captors.

The South African was kidnapped in Libya and has been held hostage since November 2017.

He had moved from Afghanistan for safer working conditions in Libya, where he was kidnapped and sold to an al-Qaeda group in Mali.

On That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, Gift of the Givers founder Imtiaz Sooliman talks to us. HeraldLIVE

On That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, Gift of the Givers founder Dr Imtiaz Sooliman takes us through the foundation’s mission to negotiate the release of South African Paramedic, Gerco van Deventer, who was kidnapped in Libya in 2017 and later sold to al-Qaeda terrorists in Mali.

Sjava and Big Zulu, who have dubbed themselves Inkabi Zezwe, have reached reached platinum status with over than 2.8-million streams. They speak to TshisaLIVE about their collaboration and their individual endeavours.

The podcast is hosted by TshisaLIVE journalist Joy Mphande and produced by Demi Buzo. TshisaLIVE

I tell you what, having conversations with the NBA organization always, always leaves me empowered and knowledge-fuelled. And it's not even because basketball is one of my favourite sports, but because I get to learn deeper about this organization that is by far one of the best run sporting associations in the world.

So much goes into making the NBA the NBA. And what's been thrilling more in recent years is seeing just how they've invested immensely in basketball on the African continent, on and off the court.

I'm going to have an in depth conversation with Senior Vice President and NBA Africa Head of Business Operations George Land and I'm confident you too will lick up some wise nuggets.

George has been leading NBA’s business development and operations efforts on the continent since July 2019.

He has more than 25 years of international NBA experience having held multiple leadership positions in NBA offices globally.

In his previous role as Senior Vice President of Content and Marketing for NBA China, Land was responsible for all of the league’s content and marketing efforts in Greater China. Additionally, he was in charge of the execution of all NBA events, including the annual China Games, and the basketball development of China’s elite players through NBA Academies.

There's just way too much to say about this man. And I'll let him do all the talking. SowetanLIVE

Now the Special Olympics South Africa counting down to the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin, Germany, from 17 to 25 June.

Just under two months to go. The Special Olympics World Games are the world's largest inclusive sports event. Thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities compete in 26 sports.

And as part of their “Road to Berlin” campaign, Special Olympics South Africa (SOSA) has asked the public to “Adopt an Athlete” to help cover the costs. Let's catch up with the Chairperson Dr Matthews Phosa and find out how the preps are going like SowetanLIVE

Like running a marathon, investing is a long-term game that requires preparation — and a financial adviser can act as your trusted ‘coach’,” says Nirdev Desai, PSG Wealth’s head of sales.

In this edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, five insights gained from the story of convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, and his alleged accomplice Dr Nandipha Magudumana, who faces several criminal charges of her own, are highlighted and explored.

The podcast host, Eusebius McKaiser, starts off by explaining 'unearned privilege' before applying the concept to this story. He offers an argument in support of the view that one can be the beneficiary of a disproportionate amount of public generosity if you are deemed to be conventionally beautiful, attractive and charming. These traits, argues the analyst, should not lead to Magudumana or Bester being regarded as lacking in moral agency or having reduced responsibility for their actions.

McKaiser then pivots to consider various systemic problems within policing, and the criminal justice value chain more generally, warning that the arrest of two fugitives should not result in the state praising itself when patterns of systemic corruption and various inefficiencies remain unaddressed. These range from borders that are porous, identify theft, a lack of ethics within the state, and other ongoing institutional weaknesses within policing and correctional services.

A third theme explored in this podcast episode puts the spotlight simultaneously on media coverage, story selection and also what readers, viewers and listeners demand. McKaiser argues that the victims and survivors of Bester's crimes have been largely rendered invisible, and that while this can be explained, it is not acceptable from a media ethics viewpoint.

The penultimate theme is the amplification of accountability. McKaiser argues that one positive element that has emerged is a demonstration of the power of MPs doing their job without fear or favour. By way of example, a robust exchange between Glynnis Breytenbach MP and a representative of the global security firm G4S (aimed at understanding the role of the firm in the escape of Bester from their prison) shows the power of effective parliamentary oversight.

McKaiser ends his analysis and ruminations by arguing that the apparent incompetence of G4S is a reminder that outsourcing state functions to the private sector does not guarantee inherently better, let alone more ethical, services. In the end, he argues, taxpayers and citizens must hold both the public and private sector accountable for their actions.

Amid continuing uncertainty in the leadership of metros in Gauteng, ActionSA has tabled motions of no-confidence against the current mayor Thapelo Amad and speaker of Johannesburg, Colleen Makhubele.

To talk about what seems like a drastic step, and other issues afflicting party coalitions as well as ActionSA's way forward going into the 2024 elections, host Mike Siluma is joined by ActionSA National Chairperson, Michael Beaumont.

In this episode Rams Mabote says the ANC must stick with Al-Jama-ah for better or for worse. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Parliament's oversight committee hearing into the circumstances surrounding murderer and rapist Thabo Bester's escape saw a fiery exchange between private security company G4S and DA shadow minister of justice Glynnis Breytenbach on Monday. Parliament heard about the circumstances surrounding Bester's escape, including cameras being switched off ahead of the incident, and the involvement of prison officials.

Daron Mann talks to Nahoon’s bridal specialist and bird rescuer, Mandy Seymour about how she found herself sharing her bedroom with four rescued wild birds. Seymour, 33, and her husband Dean Knox, an environmental activist, are on a new journey across the urban frontier into the world of BCM wildlife.
In this episode, Mandy goes through her lived experience with the birds, how they think, behave, imprint, and respond in a protected space.

It has undoubtedly been one of the strangest requests to Gift of the Givers — help find a wandering hippopotamus.

The hippo put Adelaide in the headlines last week when it was spotted on CCTV camera footage strolling through the streets of the small Eastern Cape town in the early hours.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we catch up with Gift of the Givers spokesperson Mohammed Gangat and Delyn Security sales manager Natasha Pienaar about efforts to find the hippo. HeraldLIVE

Education technology is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Nicholas Riemer, co-founder and CEO of Nova Messenger.

Topics of discussion include: Nova’s business model; competition in the messaging space; opportunities for technology startups in education; and learnings from earlier business ventures.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production. The podcast is produced by Demi Buzo.

Trade is the end of the process of dreaming, investing, creating jobs and making things other people want to buy. In South Africa though the obvious seldom has right of way. In this episode of Podcasts from the Edge, South Africa's leading trade consultant, Donald MacKay, head of XA Global Trade Advisors, explains to Peter Bruce just how much delays in making decisions about the imposition of duties or the granting of relief from them is costing local business. Out in rural Eastern Cape, where no-one can hear you scream, MacKay stumbles across the cruel story of the Matador Slagtery, in Somerset East, the town's biggest employer, brought to its knees because officials at the department of trade, industry and competition are 17 months late in compensating the company for duties in posed on imported product otherwise unavailable in the country.

In this episode Rams Mabote speaks to department of justice about their week from hell SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

In just one week in January 1999, Mpumalanga became the hunting ground of a vicious serial killer leaving three women and one child dead and the lives of two others changed forever. It would not be the SAPS who would track this killer, though. Instead, he would practically be delivered to them, by one of his own victims. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Rapper Shane Eagle is one of the most celebrates artists in mzansi who has been able to make a name for himself beyond the borders of SA, from his affiliations with international stars, to being on an international franchise, Shane Eagle has become a force to be reckoned with. TshisaLIVE

In this edition of Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth interviews Angela Simpson, Lydia Shadrach-Razzino and Verushca Pillay, transactional lawyers in the Johannesburg office of global law firm Baker McKenzie.

They unpack the latest M&A, Private Equity and BEE trends in Africa, highlighting among others that South Africa may have been averaging about 25 delistings a year, but this may present a good opportunity for private equity. They also delve into possible B-BBEE Act amendments to include administrative penalties and criminal sanctions for non-compliance.

Have you imagined spending two full weeks in detention, in a foreign country? Terrifying right? Well that's exactly what's happening to two Marumo Gallants officials, well over two weeks and counting.

To say the club's been extremely unprofessional and cold is putting it mildly hey.

We've been tracking this rather dad story since last week. Let's see where we are today, speaking to a SAFA Football Manager to find out how their meeting with Gallants went like, because they won't speak to us, we will speak to those who they speak to.

On the line: Mzwandile Maforvane- SAFA Manager for Football and Events SowetanLIVE

The PSL trophy calligrapher can start sharpening their tools and it is time for the curator at Chloorkop to start making space in the trophy cabinet.

Well it's certainly been confirmed beyond any shadow of doubt that for the record-extending sixth consecutive season, the league championship trophy will once again be engraved with Mamelodi Sundowns’ name.

The DStv Premiership trophy will continue to take residency at the club’s headquarters meaning that the Brazilians are the undisputed kings of domestic football.

When they hosted Cape Town City at Loftus last night, it was the unofficial coronation of a superbly slick and worthy champion team confirmed with six matches to spare.

What a team. Let's celebrate with the Championship winning coach Rulani Mokoena... SowetanLIVE

Daron Mann speaks to Jane Cowley, Democratic Alliance's health spokesperson and shadow MEC for Health as they unpack the devastating 10-year wait patients requiring orthopaedic surgery such as joint replacements at East London’s Frere Hospital face. This follows after Health MEC Nomakhosazana Meth revealed that there are 1,600 patients on Frere's waiting list.

An app tailor-made to suit your needs and interests: that is what The Herald promises with its latest digital offering, myHerald.

Apart from some of the usual news elements, you will be able to tailor make the app to suit your interests, joining communities that reflect what you like, making it appsolutely yours.

From Crime and Traffic Alerts to a Motoring community for all the petrol heads out there who want to talk and post photos and videos about the hottest rides — this app has it all, with more in the pipeline.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to The Herald editor Rochelle de Kock and marketing manager Berna Ulay-Walters. HeraldLIVE

4Sight's eye on growth and investment in artificial intelligence (AI) is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by executives from 4Sight: CEO Tertius Zitzke and Willie Ackerman, chief sales and marketing officer.

Topics of discussion include: a review of 4Sight's full earnings report; efforts to turnaround the once ailing business; investments in AI; and plans for growth.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Something really despicable is alleged to have happen at TTM recently. A white coach spitting on a black player.

In 2023? Is it not rather disgusting, inhumane and unacceptable? Or is it not shocking to you? Is this a case of, in the moment emotion"? Or is it a racially motivated action?

We have come so far as the beautiful game of football and certainly as a country.

The big question I suppose is do we still have coaches, tangled from privilege and myopia, still refusing to see there is no difference in color? Do we? I'll let you deliberate on this.

I will challenge our coaches though today and say that the effort to combat racism in our leagues needs the best and most secure coaches to acknowledge the problem. It needs them to influence change. Inevitably, it means respected coaches must exit the dressing rooms and take a stand. They are not needed to be saviors or racial justice warriors but simply responsible stewards of a sport that has made phenomenal strides towards inclusion.

Let's get to the bottom of this disturbing allegations and how this respected gaffer got spitted off his role for spitting on a player. Mind you this coach has been around our touchline for a very long time. Coach Johnny Ferreira joins me tonight to take us through what happened

Studio guest: Johnny Ferreira-Former TTM coach SowetanLIVE

Now this seemed a natural progression. Or as islungu often says, "the apple didn't fall too far off the tree", something like that...

Daddy is one of the most decorated gaffers in the Premier Soccer League, a four-times title winner with SuperSport United [three times] and Bidvest Wits. Daddy's simply a passionate beast on the touchline.

In steps daddy's little girl. Watching and admiring everything daddy's doing, from as little as she was, gets so inspired over the years, so much so she too wants to become a coach.

That's the beautiful story of Gavin Hunt's daughter Kaitlin Hunt.

She's certainly got a long way to go to reach daddy's feats, but hey, she’s kicking things off with the entry level D License and we all excited to see what the future in coaching holds for her. SowetanLIVE

EFF leader Julius Malema says they will not allow people to be killed on the basis of their identity. Malema was speaking during a picket at Uganda’s high commission in Pretoria on Tuesday against the passing of the Anti Homosexuality Bill by Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni.
The bill, which was approved last week by Ugandan MPs, recommends heavy sentences including the death penalty, for homosexuality.

The EFF delivered a memorandum to the Ugandan government, which was signed and received on behalf of the high commissioner, who is said to be out of the country.

In conversation with Coach Rulani
The PSL trophy calligrapher can start sharpening their tools and it is time for the curator at Chloorkop to start making space in the trophy cabinet.
Why you may ask? Well it's certainly been confirmed beyond any shadow of doubt that for the record-extending sixth consecutive season, the league championship trophy will once again be engraved with Mamelodi Sundowns’ name.
The DStv Premiership trophy will continue to take residency at the club’s headquarters meaning that the Brazilians are the undisputed kings of domestic football. When they host Cape Town City in their next league match on tomorrow at Loftus, it would be the unofficial coronation of a superbly slick and worthy champion team confirmed with seven matches to spare. And all this happened without them kicking a ball in the league this past weekend and you probably wondering how... Well, in simple terms, Sundowns can’t be caught at the top of the pile because SuperSport United's 1-1 draw with Chippa United in Gqeberha on Saturday means they can only end on 48 points and Sundowns are already on 49.

In conversation with Gerry Cox

The Premier League is slowly but surely coming to a close and oh boy, what a season it's been. Extremely unpredictable and thrilling. This past weekend was no different and the seats got a bit too hot for some coaches.

Now two more gaffers lost their jobs over the past 48 hours, taking the season's top-flight tally to 12. Sacked Chelsea manager Graham Potter is the new favourite to replace sacked Brendan Rodgers at Leicester City.

Potter's sacking follows after a largely unimpressive reign, with the decision coming after the Blues were beaten 2-0 by Aston Villa on Saturday. Crazy how things went sour for Potter, who enjoyed a promising start to life at Chelsea by going nine games unbeaten after signing a five year deal a few months back. The former Brighton boss took charge of 31 games, during which he won 12 games, drew eight and suffered 11 defeats, leaving him with a win percentage of 39%.

City on the other hand confirmed the departure of Rodgers on Sunday afternoon, the Northern Irishman leaving by mutual consent following a 2-1 loss at Crystal Palace 24 hours earlier.

Now that result left City in the Premier League relegation zone and extended their winless run to six games whilst Chelsea's loss saw them slipping into the bottom half of the table. SowetanLIVE

Newly re-elected Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen went out on a very long limb at the end of the party’s Midrand congress on Sunday, putting his job on the line for an extremely short term objective — preventing the formation of a coalition government between the ANC and the EFF after the elections in May next year. That’s not a very long time away and Steenhuisen, declaring the EFF and its leader Julius Malema “political enemy number 1”, has, I think, put his political future and his job on the line with a promise to stop them in their tracks.

It's going to be a big job, especially as he also committed to building an election pact between often warring opposition parties to, in whatever way possible, fight the coming election together. That campaign has already begun. The big question left hanging in the air is whether, if the pact is successful, Steenhuisen would be its presidential candidate.

A surprise interest rate increase is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Patrick Buthelezi, economist at Sanlam Investments.

Topics of discussion include: a review of SA's latest interest rate decision; rationale for the surprise hike in rates; and factors affecting economic growth forecasts for the year.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

In this episode Rams Mabote asks why is it that the DA has declared war on the EFF. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

This afternoon, the two candidates for federal leader of the Democratic Alliance, John Steenhuisen, the incumbent, and his challenger Mpho Phalatse delivered their final leadership contest speeches at the party's congress currently underway.

TimesLIVE contributor and analyst, Eusebius McKaiser, watched the two speeches closely and, drawing on his experiences as a past World Masters Debate Champion and adjudicator of competitive debating and public speaking shows, analysed their performances.

Steenhuisen, with his wealth of political experience compared to Phalatse's, chose to focus on a very positive framing of what the DA had already achieved, and what it can and will achieve next year, i.e driving the ANC below 50% share of the national vote.

He alluded to the importance of experience, in an apparent dig at his opponent, by referencing his membership of the party that goes back to 1997, quite apart from many positions he had occupied over the years, including ten years as a DA councilor.

He showed awareness of and implicitly conceded that the DA needs to communicate more effectively with voters. To that end, based on research showing what matters to voters currently, he listed many thematic areas that he would focus on as leader if he was reelected, including energy insecurity, crime, unemployment, cadre deployment, improving the quality of our bureaucracy, and devolving more power to provincial and local governments.

What was most striking for McKaiser, however, was the overall tone and energy of the speech. It was positive, forward-looking, solutions-focused, and aiming at party cohesion rather than divisive critique in the public sphere.

Phalatse's speech was, argues McKaiser, perhaps more substantive in its self-examination of what the party had done wrong. She spent some time, by way of example, detailing the very serious trust deficit that the DA faces. She regaled the congress with anecdotes of people she had met everywhere who wondered whether or not the DA could be trusted. In contrast to the polling data cited by Steenhuisen, she suggested that if elections were held tomorrow, the DA may well only get 16% share of the vote, even if the ANC's numbers also plummeted The implication is that nothing short of a very fresh and new offering to voters is needed to get them to vote for the ANC. It would be a mistake, she says, to only focus on the base of the party.

McKaiser argues that, to that extent, Phalatse's speech sounded more like political analysis than someone understanding the game of politics. It was insufficiently positive and perhaps too introspective, given that voting delegates need to feel fired up about and positive towards a candidate they are asked to back. While some segments of the party might agree with Phalatse's speech in its essence, it may be hard to avoid the conclusion that Steenhuisen is the better politician between them.

For the full analysis of their speeches, and to hear the speeches for yourself, click on the audio link to this latest edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE.

While movies are mainly about entertainment and telling a story, sometimes life can imitate life. Minnie Dlamini made her her first film debut on an adventure comedy chick flick, The Honeymoon as Lungile "Lu" Radebe, a married with two children and stuck in a rut with her marriage to her love interest, Andile (played by Naymaps Maphalala) TshisaLIVE

It has only been about two years since the golf bug bit but now Derek Alberts is a “disciple of it” and has managed to make the sport his career.

The former Gqeberha resident is a seasoned sports broadcaster who has added golf commentating to his repertoire.

On That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, Alberts talks about what golf commentating entails. HeraldLIVE

Creating jobs in an environment of slow economic growth is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ravi Naidoo, CEO of the Youth Employment Service (YES).

Ravi spends time discussing Yes’s model for finding employment; incentives for private sector players to take on young people into their ranks; and how companies are going about creating jobs in an environment of stagnant economic growth.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

In June 2011 then 17-year-old Westville Girls High School pupil Anastasia Jennifer Lite almost became a victim of “Facebook rapist,” Thabo Bester when she agreed to meet with him at a hotel in Durban for an interview.

Lite, who currently resides in the United Kingdom where she is studying towards her MBA in Finance at the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, told TimesLIVE Bester had been in contact with her via Facebook on June 23, 2011.

Wesley Botton, journalist from the Citizen gives MSW an update at the SA National Athletic Championships in Potchesfroom. SowetanLIVE

Boxing manager and trainer Colin Nathan is working around the clock to try and secure funding from the government to stage the International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior flyweight world title between holder Sivenathi “Special One” Nontshinga and Filipino Regie Suganob in the Eastern Cape on the weekend of 23rd April. Rumble Africa Promotions (RAP) CEO Nomfesane Nyatela wrote to different government departments for assistance but no deal has been concluded. Last week Nontshinga wrote a painful message on how he’s been neglected as a world champion in a country of his birth. To tell us more on what the latest is I am joined by… SowetanLIVE

Our country has been placed in a quandary after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant of arrest for Russian President Vladimir Putin which compels SA, as a signatory to the ICC’s Rome Statute, to arrest him if he visits South Africa.
International relations minister Naledi Pandor has said Russian is an old, historic friend which supported the fight against apartheid. Putin is expected to visit South Africa in August to attend a Brics summit and the country has been ordered to arrest him over alleged atrocities in the Ukraine war. South Africa has remained neutral in the war but is now obliged to arrest the head of a co-member state.
That’s the acute dilemma discussed on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly podcast with UJ’s Prof Sphamandla Zondi and Wits University's Prof William Gumede, who help us unpack the ICC’s power, consequences for honouring or dishonouring the warrant, the possible ways SA can get out of the awkward situation, and other issues.

In this episode Rams Mabote explores the good, the bad and the ugly of annexing parts of South Africa into Lesotho. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

As we celebrate Bafana Bafana's ticket to AFCON, let's not put blind eye on our national under 23. They failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations and subsequently the Olympics.
You'll remember the under-23s were knocked out of the Afcon qualifiers by Congo after the sides played out to a 1-1 aggregate score, as the Congolese won the tie on away goals.
Man it doesn't get any tougher and heartbreaking than this. The non-qualification is a blow to the future prospects of the next generation of South African footballers.

What's next for the Under 23s and for Coach David Notoane? But the biggest question right now is where did they get it wrong? Let's find out from Coach D SowetanLIVE

Former ActionSA Gauteng leader Bongani Baloyi has started a new political party, Xiluva, meaning flower in Xitsonga. In this case, it refers to the protea, which is seen on the party's logo and was chosen, according to Baloyi, because of the flower's resilience.
He granted Eusebius on TimesLIVE an interview on what led to the party's formation and its values, and answered questions about the strategic and practical difficulties of being a new political player in a growing field of small and new competitors.
Baloyi told TimesLIVE contributor and analyst Eusebius McKaiser that Xiluva's foundational values are ubuntu, family, community and multiracialism. He argued that people will continue to identify across racial lines and that his party embraces multiculturalism rather than nonracialism as it is a better founding value. In particular, he wants black people's experiences acknowledged.
When pressed by McKaiser on whether he has sufficient donor backing for a project of this nature, Baloyi said he had no backers, adding that donor power influenced the decisions of ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba.
He also shared his experience with a potential donor who wanted to dictate on his party's values and the position it should adopt on crucial questions such as relationships with other political organisations. For this reason, he is hoping for “subscriptions and working-class donations” to ensure “purity”.
McKaiser probed whether Xiluva has the necessary human and other resources to organise within communities, establish structures countrywide and ensure its top-line message translates to electoral success.
Responding, Baloyi revealed the party only has 10 members but he is confident young people will join the organisation and give it a collective image.
The podcast ends with a discussion on how Baloyi plans to “animate” young people who may be disengaged politically to vote next year, specifically for his party, with the host challenging him on the difficulties of “tapping the youth”.
How compelling is Baloyi in articulating his new project? As always, it is up to listeners to decide.

Daron Mann talks to South Africa’s first black woman chartered accountant, Nonkululeko Gobodo, whose new book, AWAKENED, has just been launched in partnership with Daily Dispatch Dialogues.

On the 28th of May 2018, Felicity Cilliers disappeared in Stellenbosch. When her body was found two days later, her father was sure that the case would be resolved quickly, there was so much evidence against the man he knew had done it after all. He could have no idea that he was about to embark on a decade-long fight for justice for Felicity. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Very disappointing and far below normal.

That about sums up rainfall in Nelson Mandela Bay for the first quarter of the year.

The Langkloof — where the Bay’s catchment areas are situated — fared a bit better with very nice rainfall that bought our drought-stricken region a few days, but it was accompanied by hail causing millions of rand in damage to crops.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann, SA Weather Service spokesperson Garth Sampson, AKA Weather Guru, looks ahead. HeraldLIVE

Slow progress in implementing policies that would help to increase the use of electric vehicles (EVs) is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.
Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Frans Hiemstra, Uber’s GM for Middle East and Africa.
Topics of discussion include: Uber’s electrification goals; how such plans are being implemented in various countries; and challenges holding back plans for SA.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

She is a passionate young woman that strives to represent her country with her impeccable hockey skills and is big on youth development and empowering other young women in sport.

Onthatile Zulu is without a shadow of doubt the golden girl of the South African national field hockey.

She recently became the first female Red Bull Athlete in South Africa.

Born and bred in Pretoria at the turn of the new millennium (2000), she started playing hockey at the tender age of six. In 2019, she enrolled at the University of Pretoria and a year later, she earned her first national team call up in a qualifying event for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Stellenbosch, of which she made the cut for.

What a future she has ahead of her and hey, what an absolute pleasure to chat to her. SowetanLIVE

With the international break coming to an end over the next couple of days, players will be filtering back to Hotspur Way to resume training at Tottenham under a different gaffer in charge after Spurs parted company with Antonio Conte after the Italian slammed his players as "selfish" after their 3-3 draw with Southampton.

Conte departs Tottenham after 16 months in charge following an extraordinary rant against his players after they threw away a 3-1 lead at rock-bottom Southampton to cap a miserable March for the club in which they were dumped out of both the FA Cup and the Champions League to leave them without a trophy for another season stretching back to 2008.

Who will the new sheriff in charge be? Well Spurs are said to be interested in Julian Nagelsmann following his sacking by Bayern Munich.

Naglesmann's replacement by Thomas Tuchel at Bayern has paved the way for Spurs chairman Daniel Levy to try and court a manager he has admired for some time. The 35-year-old was on Levy's radar when they sacked Mauricio Pochettino and replaced him with Jose Mourinho in 2019. They also unsuccessfully attempted to replace Mourinho with the German in 2021, shortly before he joined Bayern.

You best believe we'll be keeping an eye on this exciting story

On the line: Mario Leo [Founder of @RESULTSports] Live from Germany SowetanLIVE

We're stressed and anxious. The State is barely functional and in many places it has already failed. While a new minister tours power plants his old, formerly absolutely vital, job is unfilled. While the private sector could fix or make a real difference to the country in weeks if not days, if let loose, the government declines to get out of the way. In this episode of Podcasts from the Edge Peter Bruce wonders how this all ends and hopes at least that Eskom keeps the lights on for the rugby world cup final so we can watch the Springboks win again.

On the morning of the 26th of May 2018, the small Northwest town of Stella was ripped apart when the bodies of schoolgirls Marna Engelbrecht and Sharnelle Hough were discovered in their school hostel. What at first appeared to be a suicide would soon be shown to be a ruthless and cold double murder (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447)
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Hear Robert Marawa chat to Aiden Markram from the Proteas and SA Sports Star of the year Andile Dlamini SowetanLIVE

In this episode of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, the host holds the government accountable by revisiting the tragic story of Michael Komape, who died after falling into a pit latrine at school in 2014.
McKaiser, a contributor and analyst for TimesLIVE, looks at the latest claims by basic education minister Angie Motshekga of progress made in ensuring the government complies with the agreed norms and standards every state school must meet. There remains, argues McKaiser, a gap between political promises and service delivery, which worsens educational inequalities between the haves and the have-nots.
McKaiser draws on archived material to highlight and affirm the activism of civil society organisations like Equal Education and Section 27 in getting the state to comply with its constitutional obligations.
The episode ends on a sombre note, recalling the avoidable death of Komape, and leaving listeners to wrestle with the question of whether the government has done enough to honour its mandate, especially for millions of black people living in poverty.

In this episode Rams Mabote takes a closer look at the mess of surrounding the escape of Facebook rapist and murderer Thabo Bester. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Robert Marawa brings you all the hot topics from the Sporting World. In this episode we have interviews live from Orlando Stadium talking about Bafana Bafana, Rob Walters from the Proteas and more. SowetanLIVE

In this edition of the BD Spotlight, we look at SA's economy three years since going into lockdown.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ndumiso Hadebe, chief economist at KH Equity Partners.

Hadebe focuses on the the state of the global economy; SA's place in that economy; continued risks such as inflation and interest rates; current impacts such loadshedding and greylisting, which are now the order of the day; and how the local currency during this time.

After several weeks of thrills and spills, the Eastern Cape Super 14 club rugby competition reaches a climax when Kruisfontein host East London Police in the final at the Sports Complex in Humansdorp on Saturday.

Eastern Province’s Kruisfontein have never won the competition and they will be hoping to provide their “Purple Army” of loyal supporters with some long-awaited silverware.

Border’s Bobbies are two-time previous winners of the crown so they too will have much at stake as they chase a third title.

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, we get the opinions of Kruisfontein coach Frank Domingo and EL Police president Bonga Mtunjani ahead the much-anticipated community showdown. HeraldLIVE

"I am re-introducing myself to the world"- Tabia on her upcoming second album 'Untold Stories' Tabia said she is at a space in her life where she is bold enough and ready to expose a side to her that she has kept private form the public; her spirituality. She is casting out all fear and is ready to bear all to her listeners who've often made too many assumptions about her songs. TshisaLIVE

Chief justice Raymond Zondo will be conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree by Rhodes University next week.

EFF leader Julius Malema held a media briefing on Thursday where he reacted to the arrest warrant issued for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is expected to visit SA in August to attend a Brics summit. Malema also addressed the party's national shutdown held on Monday, which many have called a failure despite the EFF declaring it a success.

A legal battle is looming over a piece of prime land in Jeffreys Bay that has been invaded by a Khoi chief who plans to establish a Khoi cultural village there.

Wayne Petersen and his family occupied the state-owned land at Papiesfontein — said to be a critical conservation area — in December, cattle in tow, and with big plans to create a traditional village where Khoi culture could be taught.

But this plan has not gone down well with conservationists who say Papiesfontein contains some of the last and best portions of Humansdorp shale renosterveld, vegetation that is “100% endemic to the Eastern Cape province”.

The Kouga Municipality, meanwhile, is going to court to halt the construction Petersen has already begun on the prime piece of land.

The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality has also opened a criminal complaint with police after allegations that Petersen was illegally tapping into the metro’s bulk water supply, which runs from the Churchill Dam through Papiesfontein.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Petersen and Kouga Municipality mayor Horatio Hendricks. HeraldLIVE

In this episode Rams Mabote calls on Advocate Dali Mpofu to lead the fight against colonial legal practices. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

High net worth individuals across the world, including in SA, continue to look for safe places to invest their money for stability and growth.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Seamus Rocca, CEO ofXapoPrivateBank, in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Topics of discussion include: Xapo's business model; growth of private banking services; ways in which people can preserve and grow their wealth in the current economic environment; and increasing use cyrptocurrency as an asset class for large institutions and the wealthy.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

The EFF’s National Shutdown on Monday was a political failure and, if anything, argues Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge, would end up strengthening the ANC and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s hand if it is ever repeated. Who would have thought a politician normally as tactically astute as Julius Malema could be so easily thwarted? The truth may be though that South Africans are not easily roused to revolution. In our history the hardest battles have been fought to retain power or privilege, not to gain them. “Casting yourself as a champion of the poor limits you to that fraction of poor people who have given up believing they can do things for themselves,” says Bruce.

Affordable healthcare, through the use of technology, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from Unum Health: Tania Joffe, CEO, and Dr Phatho Zondi, the company’s COO.

Topics of discussion include: Unu’s business model; the company’s strategy to bring down healthcare costs while maintaining profitability; the use of technology and social enterprise in healthcare; and plans for an expansion into the rest of Africa.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

In this episode Rams Mabote counts new and strange voices supporting and dissing the shutdown. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

EFF spokesperson Sinawo Tambo says they are proud of young people's participation in the national shutdown thus far. He says the youth have always been at the forefront of change in South Africa. Tambo was speaking to the media in Pretoria on Monday during the party's planned nationwide shutdown. The EFF is calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign and an end to load-shedding.

Leader of the Soweto Parliament Nhlanhla “Lux” Dlamini says he won’t tolerate “nonsense” as he counteracts the EFF’s national shutdown.
From the early hours on Monday Dlamini was on the streets in Soweto to “protect” the area during EFF leader Julius Malema’s “revolution”.
He claimed several bottle stores were bombed in the area. He said his home was bombed and he accused the EFF of wanting to kill his family.

Just a week after his marriage, deputy president Paul Mashatile is at the centre of a drama allegedly involving an ex-girlfriend who is now being investigated by the police.
A representative opened a criminal complaint on Mashatile's behalf against the woman, alleging she wanted to kill the deputy president. The woman approached his wedding venue last week, getting as far as the gate, to confront Mashatile.
Full story in the Sunday Times.

EFF leader Julius Malema says protesters must fight fire with fire on Monday.
Malema is not fazed by opponents condemning the planned shutdown.

Mfana Kah Gogo has a bright future ahead of him after passing Matric. He speaks to TshisaLIVE about his plans to takeover the music industry after surviving two horrific car accidents. TshisaLIVE

The weather aside, the Isuzu Ironman African Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay earlier in March was "an incredibly successful event" according to Ironman SA managing director Keith Bowler.

Thunderstorms on the morning meant the start of the triathlon had to be delayed and the first leg, the 3.8km swim shortened to just 900m.

But, the weather cleared up for the most part, and the event continued without any major issues.

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, Bowler reflects on the event which saw athletes from 52 countries participate. HeraldLIVE

This week on the Politics Weekly we reflect on the public protector’s leaked preliminary report, which seems to have exonerated President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal. We also look at public accountability of our judges, and why it seems to take so long to bring them to book when they stray.
Joining us for this episode of the Politics Weekly is Franny Rabkin (Sunday Times legal correspondent) and Dr Fikile Vilakazi (who teaches politics at the University of the Western Cape).
The long-awaited public protector Kholeka Gcaleka’s report on Phala Phala has largely cleared president Ramaphosa, while heaping most of the blame for the debacle on his head of protection services, Maj-Gen Wally Rhoode. The panel discuss the report and other agencies inquiring on the Farmgate saga.
Rabkin enlightens us on the legal aspects of the report and others inquiring about the robbery at president’s farm, while Vilakazi gives a political assessment.
The discussion concludes with the panel inspecting retired arms deal inquiry judges Willie Seriti and Hendricks Musi’s predicament as they challenge the constitutionality of the Judicial Service Act.

In this episode Rams Mabote shows why Lungile Phenyane could lead the DA to the promised land. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Lungile Phenyane is running for all six DA leadership positions - TimesLIVE reached out to her to get a sense of what informed her unusual route to the potential top.

“We’re ready for Phoenix”: EFF leader Julius Malema says protesters must not be outnumbered.
He said this ahead of his party’s planned shutdown of the country next Monday, calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign and an end to the crippling electricity crisis.
Malema referenced the Phoenix massacre in July 2021 in which at least 36 people were killed in the unrest.Parties such as the DA and ANC called for a peaceful shutdown and condemned people provoking violence.

In a wide-ranging conversation with TimesLIVE contributor and analyst Eusebius McKaiser, ActionSA national chairperson Michael Beaumont made several claims and arguments.
He alleged that a councillor in Tshwane had offered a bribe to an ActionSA councillor to vote for Murunwa Makwarela on February 28. He expanded on the allegation and claimed that criminal charges would be laid tomorrow.
Beaumont also argued that the DA made “an error of judgment” in how it went about trying to vote for a speaker of Tshwane, and that he agrees with the IEC decision that the 69 votes should be classified as spoilt. But in the details of the discussion with the podcast host, he puzzled through the tension between the importance of the principle of a secret vote, and the entitlement of political parties to enforce party discipline, especially at local government level where there is clear suspectibility to ill-discipline and potential bribery.
McKaiser pressure-tested ActionSA's use of lie detector technology, suggesting that it is indicative of the party leadership not being certain that councillors they selected have integrity. Beaumont responded by suggesting that parties cannot always know “the hearts” of candidates when they are selected and that technology is one of several tools to be used to ensure that caucus decisions are adhered to. He argued that, at any rate, councillors have an enforceable right to conscience that they can expressly invoke by applying to be exempted from voting along caucus lines. McKaiser and Beaumont debated the cogency of this response.
In the bulk of the remainder of the conversation between McKaiser and Beaumont, Beaumont went into great detail to explain various falsehoods, as he sees it, in the narrative given by former ActionSA leader Bongani Baloyi at a press conference about why he has left the party. Beaumont offered several counter-narratives that contest this week's public claims made by the former mayor of Midvaal.
As always, it is up to listeners of the podcast to decide what you find compelling, or not, in the responses of the interviewee.

Violent scenes played out at the Pellsrus Sportsground at the weekend after Harlequins beat Jeffreys Bay 24-22 in the EC Super 14, with the winning points coming off the final kick of the match.

Chaos erupted as angry supporters invaded the pitch when the final whistle blew in a hotly contested match, leading to three Harlequins players being stabbed and cut with broken bottles.

One man, Denro Hammond, was arrested and charged with assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

He remains in custody until his next appearance in the Humansdorp Magistrate’s Court on March 22.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Harlequins president Neville Brown, Jeffreys Bay’s vice-president Thomas Wewers and EP Rugby president Maasdorp Cannon. HeraldLIVE

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the poor will be most affected by the EFF’s planned national shutdown on Monday, March 20. The ANC is not against any march, he says, but frowns on shutting down economic activity and lawlessness. This after the EFF warned businesses to close their doors or risk being looted. He was briefing media on Wednesday about the ANC’s Tshwane people’s march planned for March 17.

DA leader John Steenhuisen wants the EFF to withdraw threats “sent” to businesses to accommodate their shutdown next week.
The DA says it will approach courts to interdict the red berets against illegal actions they may embark on during the shutdown.
The EFF is planning to take it to the streets next Monday calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign and for an end to load-shedding. When party president Julius Malema announced the shutdown he said: “We are not threatened by security and if they want to violate our rights they will find us ready.”
Gauteng police commissioner Lt-Gen Elias Mawela says police are “prepared” and will “be on the ground” during the planned national shutdown.

Water and sanitation minister Senzo Mchunu says the government is delivering practical plans to address Gauteng's water-shortage crisis. He was briefing the media on Tuesday on outcomes of his meetings with Gauteng municipalities and executive mayors on water services in the province.
Among interventions implemented to address the crisis is increasing Rand Water's bulk water-supply system, which commenced in February 2023.

Peter Bruce is enraged in this episode of Podcasts from the Edge by the absolutely needless death of a four-year-old girl, Langalam Viki. She fell into a pit latrine in her Eastern Cape school last week and drowned. He wants to know why the government, despite all its promises and ringing declarations, simply can’t do as basic a job as erecting a sanitary toilet that doesn’t kill the people who have to use it. No point waiting for an answer though. Children don’t vote and so they don’t matter. In South Africa, he warns, don’t be poor, or old or sick. Or a child.

PSG Wealth’s chief investment officer, Adriaan Pask, discusses this global trend and compares SA’s debt levels with the rest of the world.

Qualified alumni of its entrepreneur programmes will secure the capital and support to drive enterprise growth and further job creation.

67 years ago an 18 year old girl lost her life to a calculated predator and although her memory should have long faded from the minds of those who knew her, for some, Myrna Joy Aken remains very much alive in their memories. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447)
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TimesLIVE contributor and analyst Eusebius McKaiser has followed the story of internal disagreements within ActionSA closely. In this explainer episode of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, he details how the Gauteng leader of ActionSA came to his decision to resign from the party.
McKaiser offers analysis that focuses on the implications for ActionSA and opposition politics generally.
Have a listen.

Efforts to bring down the cost to communicate and internet in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tauriq Brown, newly appointed CEO of TooMuchWifi, who discusses his aims and plans to scale the company.

A former Rocket Internet executive and venture capitalist, Brown explains how’s the company’s business model works; problems with internet affordability in SA; actions to push up such access in poorer communities that often don’t receive much investment from internet providers; and plans for growth the Western Cape.

In this episode Rams Mabote likens Cyril Ramaphosa to Piet Koornhof SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Michael Markovitz (former SABC Board member and head of the GIBS Media Think Tank) explained to podcast host Eusebius McKaiser what the role of the board is in respect to the functioning of the SABC.
Markovitz argues that it would be naive to downplay the centrality of the public broadcaster in the life of our democracy just because some citizens also have access to commercial media and new media. First, says Markovitz, the media products owned by the SABC are not restricted to terrestrial channels, but also online and other platforms and products that reach millions of people who do not have the economic capacity to easily access commercial media, and technologies that are prohibitively expensive.
Markovitz urges the public to think of the SABC as “public media” that balances out the inherent biases of the commercial media market. To that end, he then explained to listeners of Eusebius on TimesLIVE what the more precise, legally defined roles of the board are.
These, in turn, he fleshed out by focusing on the financial, policy and strategic roles of the board. Having explained these areas in some detail, he gave practical examples as to why it is an urgent and serious problem that president Cyril Ramaphosa has not yet confirmed the new SABC board.
Markovitz claims that there are about 30 business plans waiting for board approval. These approval processes ought to have happened before the end of the financial year, which means that the public broadcaster is in breach of the PFMA. Another example would be strategic new acquisitions like indigenous language news channels that are conceptually excellent ideas but ought not to be operationalised without board approval and oversight.
Markovitz remarked that while he agreed with McKaiser that the implication of what he had sketched is that an SABC without a board is bound to fall foul of good governance best practice, and be liable to external pressures such as attempted political manipulation ahead of the elections, that the overall effects of there being no board in place are even worse. He intimated that the SABC is “potentially on the verge of financial collapse” based on what he knew on October 15 2022 as a board member, when they had compiled a report to hand over.
Markovitz also cited the absurdity of the CEO being designated as standing in for the board, a move made by the former shareholder minister, thereby contradicting the Broadcasting Act. The absence of the board had led to an unlawful fusion of senior management roles and board duties.
McKaiser also invited Markovitz to reflect on the legal battle undertaken by Media Monitoring Africa to compel Ramaphosa to confirm the names of the board. Markovitz argues that the law is clear that on the advice of parliament the president “must” confirm the names. There is no reasonable or lawful justification for the delay.
McKaiser had invited the presidency for an interview on the SABC board not yet being confirmed, but Vincent Magwenya, presidential spokesperson, declined to go on the record when approached by McKaiser last week.Have a listen to this latest episode of Eusebius on TimesLIVE and tell us your views.

Multichoice, over the past week, handed over multipurpose centers in the Eastern Cape. Schools in Butterworth and East London were the fortunate recipients of these facilities.

In the facing of ongoing local and international economic volatility, this edition of he Business Day Spotlight focuses on performance of SA’s currency, the Rand.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Terence Hove, senior financial markets analyst at international multi-asset brokerage firm Exness.

Topics of discussion include: performance of the Rand so far in 2023; domestic and international factors affecting the local currency; the importance of inflation targeting by the SA Reserve Bank and an outlook for the economy.

The SDC Championship will take place at St Francis Links from March 16 to 19.

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, we speak to St Francis Links CEO Jeff Clause on how they feel about hosting one of the biggest golf tournaments in the region. HeraldLIVE

It’s been a huge week for sport in South Africa because hey, in a late-night
Cabinet reshuffle on Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Zizi Kodwa,
who previously served as deputy minister of state security, to the sport, arts
and culture portfolio. That simply means Mr Nathi Mthethwa got substituted for Mr Kodwa. What does this appointment mean for our sport? What changes will the new man at the helm bring to our, lets just say, shaky sport department.
Lets find out from the man himself
Studio guest: Zizi Kodwa – Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture SowetanLIVE

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet reshuffle was not intended to address South Africa's crises but to satisfy ANC factions.
The president moved incompetent ministers around to make party factions happy and thereby undermined performance.
Those are the arguments on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly this week as Prof William Gumede of Wits School of Governance joins host Mike Siluma.
Ramaphosa finally made the much-anticipated changes to his cabinet, including appointing Paul Mashatile as deputy president, on Monday night but Gumede says the president missed some great opportunities.

Despite doing remarkably well for the better part of the season, Richards Bay
has, of late, had a string of unsatisfactory results. And sadly today, they are dealing with way way more than football following the passing of one of their players who featured against Kaizer Chiefs over the weekend.
The club’s defensive midfielder Siphamandla Mtolo, who was aged 29, is
reported to have died during the club’s morning training session.
Lets speak to one of the club's coaching heads, Vasili Manousakis on this
heart-breaking story.

On the line: Vasili Manousakis-Richards Bay co-coach SowetanLIVE

In this episode Rams Mabote explores the drama surrounding former Tshwane mayor Murunwa Makwarela. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

This man's coaching career, it's as if it's scripted year in and year out. Different team, same old scenarios, always. What am I talking about?
Well, Marumo Gallants coach Dylan Kerr is tearing his hair out again over his
paperwork after waiting five weeks for his work permit to come through.
As if fighting relegation with the last-placed team in the DStv Premiership were
not stressful enough, Kerr once again finds himself in the stands for matches,
while he waits for his paperwork from the department of home affairs, as he
has at his previous clubs in South Africa.
What's always holding up Mr Kerry's papers?

Studio guest: Dylan Kerr [Marumo Gallants consultant/Coach] SowetanLIVE

In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Tendai Jangara, Director in the Dispute Resolution practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) about the ongoing plight of increasingly unloved whistleblowers. Among others, they discuss whether it was fair to ask André de Ruyter, after exiting Eskom in the wake of a poisoning scandal, to back up his further corruption allegations and how this could have been better handled. They look into how amendments to the Protected Disclosures Act should ensure that provision is made for future job security, or financial, emotional, legal or other support for whistleblowers and their families. They also cover the often neglected ground of when whistleblowing is used as a ruse, or for malicious intent by those with ulterior motives.

The Context
While corporate South Africa has made great strides in promoting employee wellness and the right to speak against unfair treatment in the workplace, the same cannot be said for whistleblowing. Whistleblowers play a crucial role in the exposure of serious criminal activities, including fraud and corruption and unfortunately, often suffer occupational detriment and even lose lives as a result of their desire to act in the best interests of employers. A fundamental mind shift by employers is required to understand that whistleblowers act, at great risk to themselves, not to negatively impact their workplaces but to expose malfeasance with the aim of protecting places of employment and assets.

The Protected Disclosures Act, 26 of 2013 (PDA), is inadequate when considering retribution which extends beyond the bounds of employment, including threats to life, financial detriment and legal costs. The Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995 (LRA) provides for compensation of loss of income, for example, but this is limited to an amount not exceeding 24 months' worth of remuneration where a whistleblower can suffer reputational damage which prevents them from securing employment indefinitely.

It is necessary to amend the PDA to include mechanisms for whistleblowers to report activities to a regulated body that can immediately activate a system for protection, at the time of reporting, which considers the whistleblower not just as an employee, but a person whose life, overall well-being and financial interests must be secured. It is imperative that a proactive approach be taken to guarantee the safety and financial well-being of whistleblowers as retaliatory actions usually impact these areas causing irreparable harm. When the legislation is amended and shown to be effective in guaranteeing whistleblower protection, it is likely that an increase in reporting using whistleblowing mechanisms, including direct statements and hotlines, will be experienced in both the private and public sectors.

Data storage for businesses is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team at Pure Storage: Nicolas Leblanc, vice president for Europe Middle East and Africa and Rupert Brazier, country manager for SA.

Topics of discussion include: Pure Storage’s business model; the move to create new products; sustainability; security; progress in the SA market; and plans for growth.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

The strike by Nehawu affiliated staff has hindered the Eastern Cape department of health from providing care to patients in some parts of the province.

The department has noted with concern acts of violence and intimidation since the strike started on Monday.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to provincial health department head Dr Rolene Wagner and Nehawu regional secretary Samkele Msila, who argues that the strike is lawful and protected. HeraldLIVE

Konje what does that verse in the Bible say about the prodigal son returning
home? You know that one...
Well, I tell you what, this prodigal son's return home to Maritzburg United has
done the side good. And him. They are playing good football and also scoring
crucial goals. However, they have recently find it difficult to protect their lead
during the critical faces of the match hence they find themselves occupying the
playoffs spot.
Lets catch up with Coach Fadlu Davids to get the latest from his camp starting
with the Cape Town City clash this past weekend.. SowetanLIVE

As reality checks go, the humiliation Liverpool handed out to Manchester
United at a joyous and almost disbelieving Anfield was as brutal as it gets.
Liverpool's 7-0 win was a monument to the return of all the qualities that have
driven success under manager Jurgen Klopp. Those same statistics piled up

like rubble at the feet of a Manchester United side that simply crumbled.
The biggest beating in the history of this famous fixture; the 7-0 scoreline
equalling the heaviest defeat inflicted on United; Liverpool scoring six goals in
a truly remarkable 45 minutes in front of the Kop. Well, who better to take us
through minute by minute of each goal scored than the one and only
renowned commentator, who was working during this historic day at Anfield…
On the line: Peter Drury [Legendary commentator] Live from the UK SowetanLIVE

Residents including schoolchildren and the elderly are calling on law enforcement to take action and hear their pleas to tackle issues plaguing the gang-ridden area. Residents were speaking at the Westbury recreational hall on Tuesday during the ministerial crime-prevention imbizo on gangster violence in and around the Sophiatown policing area. Among those in attendance were Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi, police minister Bheki Cele and MEC for community safety Faith Mazibuko.

In this short podcast entry, TimesLIVE contributor and analyst Eusebius McKaiser provides his reaction to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet reshuffle.
McKaiser details three points: why the reshuffle is best understood in wholly political and not governance terms; analysing the survival of poorly performing ministers, and; drawing out the implications of how one should view the president’s leadership.

Peter Bruce despairs of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s late night reshuffle in this latest edition of Podcasts from the Edge. The new Electricity Minister, Prof Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, was just down the corridor running Ramaphosa’s infrastructure programme. If the Electricity State of Disaster he announced a month ago was so urgent why has he not had his man on the job already? Sadly, Ramokgopa is a thoughtful and rather ponderous academic with little record of success in action. Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe said when Ramaphosa first mentioned the new ministry that its occupant would be a “project manager”. He meant it as an insult and now sandwiched between two heavyweights like Mantashe and Pravin Gordhan at public enterprises the new minister is going to have a very hard time making anything happen without their permission.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced changes to the national executive on Monday which saw him appoint ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile as his second in command and former Tshwane mayor Kgosientso "Sputla" Ramokgopa as electricity minister.

Loyalty and rewards as a way to gain and keep customers for SA businesses is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Andre Fredericks, chief executive of loyalty and rewards at Sanlam Life and Savings.

Topics of discussion include: importance of loyalty and rewards in SA; the size and usage by consumers; data gained from such programs; and how to successfully implement and structure a loyalty program.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Advocate Dali Mpofu had a hard time with former public protector Thuli Madonsela at the section 194 inquiry into suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s fitness to hold office.
Mpofu was uncomfortable with Madonsela changing her affidavit statements, saying some pages were not signed by the commissioner of oaths. Madonsela said her first statement had typos, that she had to amend it and make corrections and was alone with no commissioner of oaths when she made the amendments.
The committee said Mpofu must prove if it’s law that each page should be signed by a commissioner of oaths in which he referenced.
Madonsela said Mpofu fabricated lies about the affidavits.

In this episode Rams Mabote reviews the verbal war between JJ Tabane and Mamokgethi Phakeng. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

When paramedics arrived at a home in Johannesburg in June 2016, they found the lifeless body of a 3-year-old boy. His caregivers claimed he had died after an accidental fall into a bath of water, but the autopsy would tell a very different story (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn

Syndicates are brazenly touting licences for sale on social media despite several arrests at driving licensing testing centres in Gauteng last year. In this audio, a man tells an undercover reporter that he will write the test of behalf of his son. Full story in the Sunday Times.

Billboards and outdoor advertising are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Neo Molefi, CEO of Indaba Billboards & Media.

Topics of discussion include: Indaba’s business model; defining outdoor media and its components; structure of the outdoor media market; challenges faced by smaller players; and ways in which more business can be channeled beyond the top operators in the space.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Guilty players castigating former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter expose their lack of commitment to solve corruption crisis, argued Lawson Naidoo and Wayne Duvenhage on the 'Sunday Times Politics weekly'.
De Ruyter made claims of how corruption brought the power utility to its knees. The ANC party has challenged him to provide proof to back up his allegations, failing which, it says, it will take legal action. President Cyril Ramaphosa has also challenged De Ruyter to prove his claims.
Naidoo, executive secretary at the Council for the Advancement of the Constitution and the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse CEO Duvenhage help us unpack the extent of corruption in our country touching on De Ruyter’s claims and what can be done to turn the tide.

In this episode Rams Mabote looks at the immemorable three years of David Mabuza as deputy president of South Africa. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Despite scores of schools desperately in need of upgrades, maintenance and repairs, the Eastern Cape education department forfeited R100m intended for infrastructural development.

This was simply because it was not able to spend the money within the designated financial year.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of SA’s Basil Manuel discusses how this issue affects schools in the province.

Listen to what else he has to say. HeraldLIVE

Digital skills, literacy and economic development through technology is the focus in this edition.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Zandile Mkwanazi, co-founder and CEO of GirlCode.

Topics of discussion include: GirlCode’s business model; the organisation’s approach to social enterprise; work with corporate partners; and thoughts around the growing prominence of artificial intelligence.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Peter Bruce goes solo again in this new edition of Podcasts from the Edge, suggesting that former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter’s revelations about corruption inside Eskom and the direct involvement of cabinet ministers is probably the real reason President Cyril Ramaphosa is being so slow to name a new government. If he knows, as he probably does, what De Ruyter knows and what most of the media appear to have been given access to, it means he knows the names of the ministers involved. The risk of not including them in a reshuffled Cabinet may be intense. At the same time the risk of not firing them now will almost certainly come back to haunt the president later in the year and seriously damage his and the ANCs position ahead of elections in May 2024. Until the dam breaks and a name is attached to the cartels hollowing out Eskom, the country is on a precipice. Anything, it can sometimes seem, could happen here.

EFF leader Julius Malema says President Cyril Ramaphosa “will never take responsibility” for the failures of Eskom because he is being controlled by a faction of the ANC. This comes after Ramaphosa appeared to distance himself and the government from the responsibility of supplying citizens with power after a constitutional challenge on the load-shedding crisis.

Malema added the party was now distancing itself from the failed entity after corruption allegations by former CEO Andre de Ruyter, who called the power utility a “feeding trough” for the ANC.

In 2012, Hawks and officials from Cape Nature uncovered the largest single haul of illegal ivory in the country to that point. The discovery would herald changes in the way South Africa prosecuted wildlife crimes but the true horror of these crimes lies in their connections to a range of other underworld activities. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa)
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The growth of subscription solar services is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tonye Irims, founder and CEO at WiSolar.

The discussion is spent with Irims explaining the company’s business model; the growth of on-demand solar use; WiSolar’s approach to shifts in the market; and energy considerations from the recently presentation national budget for 2023.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says citizens can register for the 2024 national and provincial elections.
IEC senior manager for electoral matters and acting deputy chief electoral officer for electoral operations Granville Abrahams said there is concern about decreasing voter participation.
Abrahams said instead of citizens resorting to social media or protests to raise their voices, voting is the most important platform to decide who will represent the country. It is an opportunity that comes every five years.
Speaking about the credibility of the elections, Abrahams said South Africa “probably” has the most transparent electoral system in the world and explained the transparency process that will take place in the elections next year.

In this episode of Taking The Rams By The Horns on Sowetan LIVE, we find out if Andre de Ruyter was a man out of his mind or simply smitten when he made his startling revelations? SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

A review of the 2023 national budget, through the lens of the energy industry is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Hloniphizwe Mtolo, country chair of Shell companies SA.

Mtolo gives his impressions of the budget; detailing the impact of load shedding on Shell’s local operations; ways in which the company is mitigating the risks posed by loadshedding, especially for small businesses in its network of retail service stations; fuel prices; and the potential of a diesel shortage in the near future

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

The latest crime stats indicate that, despite government’s promises to contain it, crime is getting worse, posing a threat to the country and its people — that’s the focus of the Sunday Times Politics Weekly podcast this week.
The head of justice & violence prevention at the Institute for Security Studies, Gareth Newham, spoke on crime patterns and trends in the country while giving his expert view of the violence and proposing solutions.
Renowned political analyst Asanda Ngoasheng analysed the seriousness of politicians in combating the brutality and weighed in on what fruits it will reap in the 2024 elections at the polls. While Ngoasheng acknowledges it is good to point fingers at leadership she says society must also reflect on itself.
The two insightful guests join Sunday Times deputy editor Mike Siluma on this instalment of the podcast in a captivating conversation.

Eusebius McKaiser was joined by Sowetan editor Nwabisa Makunga, Oxfam executive director Lebogang Ramafoko, seasoned journalist and Mkokeli Advisory head Sam Mkokeli to debate the 2023 national budget. It proved to be a spirited podcast entry, as the guests disagreed on a few crucial issues.
Ramafoko offered an argument to support her claim that the budget is pro-middle class and pro-rich. She analysed how the suggested new tax rebates, for example, would benefit only a few. By contrast, the material conditions of millions of black people living in poverty will not change considering the line items in this year’s budget.
Mkokeli disagreed by arguing that, while the budget is not pro-poor, it is also not pro-middle class. This dovetailed the main view teased out by Makunga, that the budget does not change socioeconomic problems. At best, it allocates monies in such a way that the basic business of the state ticks over. She did not think the budget was austere but conceded to Ramafoko’s contention that, regardless of the linguistic characterisation of the budget, the realities of poor people are not going to change any time soon.
There was overlapping consensus that politics and the technical capacity of the state are more important drivers of material change for all South Africans. Mkokeli observed that the finance minister’s budget speech piggybacked on political realities. Ramafoko, mindful of this reality, ended the discussion with an appeal to South Africans to co-operate across class divisions, in mutual recognition of the all-encompassing consequences of a dismal government.

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the party will take legal action against former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter for allegations he made about corruption in the troubled power utility at the hands of the ANC.

Mbalula called on De Ruyter to prove his allegations, adding that De Ruyter, who resigned with immediate effect soon after the explosive interview, was using the party as a “scapegoat” for his “failures” as CEO of the power utility.

In this episode Rams explores the “myth” that is the Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has announced that embattled state-owned entity Eskom will receive R254bn in debt relief. Tax incentives to encourage investment in renewable energy were also announced when Godongwana delivered the 2023 budget speech in the National Assembly in Cape Town on Wednesday.

A KwaZulu-Natal mayor is in hot water after an audio clip in which he demands to be consulted on hiring, distribution of contracts and makes sexual explicit comments to a female official surfaced.
Abaqulusi mayor Mncedisi Maphisa is heard banging tables — in what seems to be a meeting with senior officials — lamenting the employment of people without his involvement and tender contracts that are allegedly awarded without his knowledge.

The push for car subscription growth in SA and beyond is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Grant Wing, SA MD and country manager of Planet42.

The discussion centres on the company recent fund raise; how the funds are set to be used; growth prospects; the car subscriptions business model; Planet42’s differentiation in the market; how the business works for customers and suppliers; and pitfalls with traditional vehicle financing.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

The new electricity minister will report directly to President Cyril Ramaphosa and cabinet, and will only be tasked with dealing with the load-shedding crisis.
The governing party hopes to end load-shedding by the end of 2023 and has taken the step of appointing a minister of electricity. The move was announced by the president in the state of the nation address.
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said the party's national executive committee supports the decision to appoint the new minister.
Eskom has implemented stage 6 load-shedding indefinitely.
The president had also announced that neighbouring countries are being approached to assist with the supply of electricity.

The City of Tshwane's council speaker Murunwa Makwarela held a media briefing on Tuesday regarding the resignation of mayor Randall Williams last week. Makwarela said the processes to elect a new mayor would start soon.

There is "almost zero chance" Eskom or another intervening authority, can end load shedding in South Africa any time in the next two years, one of South Africa’s leading energy experts, UCT's Prof Anton Eberhard, tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge. He says President Cyril Ramaphosa has felt himself compelled to appoint a new minister for electricity in the side the Presidency, says Eberhard, "because his energy minister has failed him and his public enterprises minister has failed him. Eberhard says that as Eskom’s capacity to generate power fades there is a growing consensus about the case for natural gas as a fuel for generating power, not merely as a replacement for diesel in peaking plant. This might cheer energy Minister Gwede Mantashe but Eberhard dismisses his role in rescuing the economy. Mantashe’s own plan for sorting out load shedding, he says is “reduced and simplistic” and he is astonished that while TotalEnergies has found significant gas deposits offshore near Mossel Bay, the French conglomerate’s efforts to make contact with Mantashe have yielded no response.

South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, delivers his budget speech on 22 February and in this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Charles de Wet, tax executive at ENSafrica, about what may be in store for long-suffering taxpayers.

This comes as the devaluation of the rand and rising inflation rates, the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic and the continuing war in Ukraine pose a significant challenge for South Africa to restore the health of its public finances to a sustainable position. Load-shedding will also have a significant impact on the tax base.

SA’s smartphone market - who is buying phones and at what prices - is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Justin Hume, vice president for mobile at Samsung SA.

Topics of discussion include: a breakdown of SA’s smartphone market; the viability of premium devices in the local market; what determines the mix of devices sold in SA; and how Samsung view sits place in the SA market?

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Airbnb host Que Dlamini trended after cancelling a booking on the day of the guest's check-in because she got a better offer.
The video left social media users fuming at the weekend. In the video she said a customer refused to be refunded for a booking made a week before and wanted to check-in.
The host cancelled the booking after receiving a better offer from another customer.
She told TimeLIVE the video was taken out of context and has negatively affected her business.
Director and attorney at Dubazana Attorneys Ntabiseng Dubazana explained the legalities involved in cancelling a guest's booking and steps the guest can take.

In this episode Rams speaks to Sowetan political editor Fikile-Ntsikelelo Moya to explore Mpho Phalatse’s chances to take over the DA.

As AKA's assassination is under investigation, TshisaLIVE speaks to the business partner of slain South African rapper, Raphael Benza on how he's dealing with his passing and his last moments with him.

Songezo Zibi has one simple message to SA’s people who are “gatvol“ with the government.
“If you want to change the country, get off the side-lines.”
Ted Keenan speaks to Zibi, who reckons “we get what deserve”, in terms of leaders.
While happy to blow his own trumpet, he is now campaigning to chuck out President Cyril Ramaphosa and his cronies, and the 2024 election is his target date.
Does he have the pedigree? Not as a politician he doesn’t, but then he is pretty scathing about most of the current crop of leaders, with so many of them having their noses so deep in the corruption trough that they cannot see the voters.
If the country wants a president of high integrity, no cupboard skeletons, skilled in top-level communication, has had hands-on experience in many business sectors, was past editor of Financial Mail, and has written to books on how to reignite Nelson Mandela’s “Rainbow Nation” philosophy, then he was the man, and his newly formed Rise Mzansi party was the people’s political party for the future.
“By the next election we will have 3m supporters who are actively working to make SA a home for their children and their children’s children.”
Coalitions are the future. Project aims to empower voters to choose wisely in 2024

In March 2011, residents of Kwazulu-Natal would be terrified by a string of brutal and seemingly random ax murders on the streets of their province. Although excellent investigative action would lead to the capture of the serial killer, it would emerge that the man should never have been on the streets in the first place. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)

TshisaLIVE editor Chrizelda Kekana, reporters Constance Gaanakgomo and Joy Mphande reflect on covering the death of rapper AKA and his life and career. He was shot dead on February 10 in Florida Road in Durban. He was 35 years old.

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we look forward to the upcoming national budget presentation by National Treasury.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Patrick Buthelezi, economist at Sanlam Investments.

Topics of discussion include: impressions of the recently held state of the nation address; expectations for the upcoming national budget; energy availability; and an outlook of interest rates and inflation.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

"There is hope for life,"

That is the opinion of Gift of the Givers founder Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, speaking about search and rescue efforts in Turkey and Syria where than 40,000 people have already died following a devastating earthquake on February 6.

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, Sooliman takes us behind the scenes of what an operation of this nature entails, his organisation working closely with many others.

Please note, the first bit of the interview has been edited out as it is noisy and inaudible.

Daron Mann speaks to Bulelwa Ganyaza, spokesperson for Chris Hani District Municipality, about the devastating recent devastating floods in the country, the flood damage, now estimated at R4.5bn for the Eastern Cape alone, and the declaration by President Cyril Ramaphosa of a state of disaster to deal with the aftermath. R4.5bn needed to repair Eastern Cape flood damage · All hands on deck as Komani flood-relief efforts continue

President Cyril Ramaphosa has denied a state funeral for slain hip-hop artist Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes, the office of Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, said on Thursday.

The parliamentary committee conducting an inquiry into suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s fitness to hold office and her legal counsel fought over the resumption of proceedings.
Mkhwebane’s legal team, led by advocate Dali Mpofu, was unhappy about the inquiry resuming as it has not been paid by the public protector's office. It was also unhappy about witness Bianca Mvuyana not making an affidavit. Mpofu asked Mvuyana if she had opted not to make an affidavit as communicated to the legal team and she denied not wanting to make an affidavit.
A shouting match ensued between Mpofu, chairperson Qubudile Dyantyi and some MPs.

In this episode of Taking The Rams By The Horns on Sowetan LIVE, Rams finds out that in the stakes of fashion, this is no longer a man's world.

Raising new funds for an insurance technology platform is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Alex Thomson, co-founder of Naked Insurance, the artificial intelligence (AI)-based insurance platform.

Thomson talks about the rationale to get funding from the World Bank’s IFC and German Development Finance Institution; plans for growth; what it takes to raise capital in the current environment; and how the business has been performing.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Controlling all geysers in Nelson Mandela Bay could play a huge role in reducing load-shedding in the metro according to the Bay’s political head of electricity and energy, Lance Grootboom.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, Grootboom discusses the metro’s plans to keep the lights on that include fixing an old gas turbine power plant.

Listen to what else he has to say.

The family of the rapper who was assassinated on Friday night extended support to AKA’s friends who were with him during his last moments.
His father Tony Forbes appealed to the public to stop making dangerous statements.

Eusebius McKaiser was joined on his TimesLIVE podcast by Roshni Parbhoo-Seetha, projects co-ordinator at the South African Depression and Anxiety Group(Sadag).
Sadag is running Teen Suicide Prevention Week, which includes the online campaigns #CheckInWithSADAG and #StopTeenSuicide
Parbhoo-Seetha explained the dangers of adults thinking of teenagers as infants and not paying attention to the complex and unique modern challenges they face. These are exacerbated by new media, smart devices and online platforms that allow for new forms of exclusion and bullying.
A catastrophic event like the Covid-19 pandemic, said Parbhoo-Seetha, made today's teenagers more aware of existential threats to their lives and more aware of their own mortality than teenagers from previous generations.
This is the context within which Teen Suicide Prevention Week is located this year.
Parbhoo-Seetha shared with McKaiser many signs that adults can be on the lookout for to become aware, within good time, of a teenager at risk of harming themselves.
The rest of the conversation between the podcast host and his guest was devoted to practical ways to reduce the chances of a teenager thinking about or attempting suicide. These interventions ranged from engendering a family norm of speaking openly about one's feelings to role-modelling in your leadership of an institution, like a school, and teaching it is permissible to seek help when not feeling mentally well.
McKaiser and Parbhoo-Seetha also challenged and deconstructed unhealthy cultural norms and stereotypes that make it hard for teenagers and adults to develop health/help-seeking behaviours.

EFF leader Julius Malema has made scathing claims, saying police leadership is working with iinkabi (hit men) and claimed this has been confirmed.
He lambasted police leadership and President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Malema said what happened to rapper AKA, who was fatally shot in Durban on Friday night, will never be known because police are in cahoots with criminal syndicates.
“May AKA’s soul haunt all those who’ve made it difficult for him to live long,” he said.

Implications of the 2023 State of the Nation (SONA) address on consumer pockets is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Corne Welman, franchise principal and financial adviser at Consult by Momentum.

Topics of discussion include: impressions of the 2023 SONA address; important policy items that government needs to tackle; issues that the national budget will have to address; inflation; and the ongoing pressure on consumers.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

That used to be theatre-speak for when something went wrong on stage and the crowd began to boo. At South African Tourism there seems to be no need. In this episode of Podcasts from the Edge Peter Bruce digs in to the would wide web (i.e. his phone) to find out a little more about the day to day theatre at SA Tourism, the body tasked with growing the tourist numbers our entire future depends on. What he finds are top leaders in the organisation running side hustles on top of their day jobs. These are the guys who wanted to pay Tottenham Hotspur a billion rand to wear ‘Visit South Africa’ on their jerseys. Because, you know, it’s so cool. As an eternally agonised Spurs supporter himself, Bruce could have told them for free it would be a billion rand down the drain. Yes, people all around the world watch the English Premier League. But his team? Even die-hard fans watch from behind their hands.

In this episde of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, Rams argues that President Ramaphosa went rogue at SONA

When the body of Marike de Klerk was found in her Blouberg apartment in December 2001, rumours and conspiracy theories abounded. Her political connections and the difficulties she'd dealt with in the years leading up to her death meant that it was hard for the public to believe this could have been yet another senseless murder in a country where senseless murder occurs daily. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)

Rapper AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, has died.

TshisaLIVE confirmed that the 35-year-old rapper was shot dead outside a popular restaurant on Florida Rd in Durban.

Police confirmed that a 35-year-old male and his bodyguard had been shot dead on Friday.

Social enterprise and healthcare is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Ernest Darkoh, co-founder of the BroadReach Group and Board Director of Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship

Topics of discussion include: BroadReach’s operating model; the place of social enterprise in helping to improve healthcare; reflections from the recently held World Economic Forum; and how African countries can use technology to strengthen their economies.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

Her children advised her not to do because “no mom, you have no filter” but now Liz Prins is one of five Nelson Mandela Bay women whose lives we get a glimpse into on The Real Housewives of Gqeberha every Friday night.

On That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week Prins, a mom, socialite and businesswoman, takes us behind the scenes of the Friendly City version of the popular reality TV series and shares her highlight from the show.

But would she advise anybody else to participate in the show?

Listen to find you what she says.

Now my next guest is extremely passionate about the domestic football.
His club has birthed so many footballer' careers. So many were groomed and developed into household names at SuperSport United.
They haven't quite achieved the success we came to know them of in recent years. Their CEO, Stan Matthews joins us to reflect on what's been a lackluster campaign, losing key players, securing new sponsors and all things Matsatsantsa
Studio guest: Stan Matthews [SuperSport United CEO]

In this brief first take on the 2023 state of the nation address from President Cyril Ramaphosa, TimesLIVE contributor and analyst Eusebius McKaiser explains why the speech falls short of its political intentions.
The president, argues McKaiser, continues to trick the public with searing descriptions of our challenges but without taking full moral, political and constitutional responsibility for his government’s role in how we got here.
Further, argues McKaiser, the president’s proposed solutions, such as appointing a minister of electricity, assume that the existing legal architecture of the state has disabled him from solving our myriad crises until now. In reality, nothing in the legal or administrative arrangements of the state explains why the state of the nation is not in better shape.
Ultimately, concludes McKaiser, citizens have so many examples of unfulfilled promises that they are likely to be sceptical about Ramaphosa making good on new promises.

Sona was suspended briefly on Thursday evening after the EFF and ATM refused to allow President Cyril Ramaphosa to address them.
The drama started just as Ramaphosa was about to deliver the house’s most important address, the EFF and ATM continuously raising points of order before being kicked out.
EFF leader Julius Malema said Ramaphosa had no right to convene the house after taking it to court over the section 89 ruling that he has a case to answer over the Phala Phala theft allegations.
National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula suspended the house briefly after some EFF members surged on to the stage (where the president was sitting) as they were being thrown out.

Tshwane University of Technology hosted a special memorial service for third-year student Ntokozo Manyenzi Xaba at the Soshanguve South campus on Thursday.

Xaba, a final year integrated communication student, was found dead with multiple stab wounds at the university’s Ekhaya Junction residence in Pretoria on February 2.

Nolwazi Tusini, from Iranti (a media advocacy organisation defending the rights of lesbian, intersex and transgender persons in Africa), joined Eusebius McKaiser on his TimesLIVE podcast to explain their #QueerSONA campaign.
Tusini started off by explaining the particular forms of violence, oppression, and marginalisation sexual minorities experience in South Africa, despite the foundational values of the constitution. She urged society to take seriously the gap between the vision of a just society and realities to the contrary.
Tusini and McKaiser puzzled through the bittersweet fact that, while queer people in South Africa have a lot to be grateful for, such as landmark legal cases and progressive jurisprudence that has evolved since 1996, there are still many inequalities within the queer community that mean these wins are not evenly distributed and enjoyed equitably.
When asked by McKaiser to be precise about what practical outcomes she wanted the president and his government to aim for, Tusini focused on two examples.
First, she explained why hate crimes legislation is important and, second, why more efficient administrative processes need to be in place for gender non-conforming persons to access services in a dignified manner, with state-issued documentation that reflects their true identities, rather than identities assigned at birth.
While McKaiser pushed Tusini on whether the law can be effective in changing the behaviour of people in communities or officials at home affairs, they agreed that legal and administrative reforms are necessary even if not sufficient.
The conversation ended with a reflection between the podcast host and his guest on active democratic citizenship from queer South Africans, and on why it is important, even if the gains are not always quick or linear.

Telltale Media presents Your Mom with Schalk
Comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout gets us front row seats with some of the most exceptional people in South Africa as we get to know their stories like we've never heard them before. Not told through their eyes but rather through those that know them better than anyone else... their mothers!
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In a landmark decision handed down by the Bhisho High Court this past week Judge Rob Griffiths ruled that the Eastern Eastern Cape Health Department must care a patient they injured. The precedent-setting decision could free the EC Health Department from making crippling cash payouts to settle negligence claims in future. Spokesperson for EC Health MEC Nomakhosazana Meth, Mkhuluhli Ndamase, reflects on the implications of this ruling in the latest edition of THE DAILY DISPATCH IN DISCUSSION WITH DARON MANN

Not too many midfielders are as industrious and agile in our league as
Thabang Monare. He grabbed a lot of headlines over the off season, for, one...Been shockingly released by Orlando Pirates and two, making a u-turn to the side within a month. Today he'll tell us what exactly happened... One minute he's in, next he's out, and in again...
And listen, not too many have the drip this man has. If you don' believe me, head over to his IG page and see what I'm talking about.
But for now, hey, let's talk football. Let's talk that educated foot, that ultra-
engine, that hunger to succeed.
Desh is here...

In this episode Vanessa Lynch from DNAforAfrica turns the microphone on Nicole Engelbrecht to chat about her journey into podcasting and writing about South African true crime (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)

The negative impact of power outages on internet access is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Paul Colmer, an exco member at the Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA).

Topics of discussion include: the impact of load shedding on telecommunications networks - mobile, fibre and wireless; impact on large versus small cities and towns; and possible solutions.

In this episode of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, Rams previews what is unlikely to come out of #SONA2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the state of the nation address (Sona) on Thursday and the big question is, what will he say?

On Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to political analyst Dr Ongama Mtimka about what to expect — with SA’s energy crisis expected to feature, given that there appears to be no end in sight to load-shedding.

Mtimka also expects Ramaphosa to address the accountability of local and provincial governments, and how the national government intends to help enable local governments.

He expects a message of hope on what the government is doing to improve the quality of life for the citizens of SA.

Listen to what else he has to say.

Ken Clark Enoch Mgijima Municipality councillor and owner of Twizza soft drinks and Crickley Dairy speaks to Daron Mann about the "advanced collapse" in Komani, where fed-up residents took to the streets to protest the lack of service delivery, water shortages, load-shedding, and additional electricity cuts due to money owed to Eskom. Ministers to visit Komani after police fire on protesters · Besieged Eastern Cape business owners mull relocating · Double whammy as outages, protests hit Komani businesses

Business Day political editor Hajra Omarjee and Sowetan political editor Fikile Ntsikelelo Moya joined Eusebius McKaiser on his TimesLIVE podcast to discuss and debate some of the biggest political stories in the country.
Three themes were isolated: Does the state of the nation address (still) matter? Will the impending cabinet reshuffle improve the government’s performance on key governance metrics, or will it simply reflect the new internal leadership structures of the ANC? Are coalitions inherently unworkable in South Africa, or may we yet reform the rules to ensure less instability?
A wide range of views emerged from the host and his guests. As always, listen and decide where your own views land.

Parliament says it will take all necessary steps to ensure the state of the nation address (Sona) is successful.
The house has budgeted more than R8m for its most important annual occasion.
It is set to take place in Cape Town on Thursday from 7pm, with parliamentary speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula saying it's all systems go for President Cyril Ramaphosa's address.
Load-shedding hit South Africans hard this and last year, but it will not be a factor in parliament on Thursday as Eskom has undertaken to exclude it from power cuts that night.

Just as the country was coming to terms with the death of a young promising star, what a way to kick off the week with now the loss of a stalwart of the game, a legendary leader. A man who, undoubtedly will forever go down as one of the most dedicated, modest and hardworking players this country has ever produced. An Orlando Pirates legend, a Bafana Bafana legend... John Moeti was indeed a rare breed. A cut above his peers as far as discipline is concerned. Humility personified.
I can go on and on and on because hey, this is a man who wore any jersey he donned with pride and diligence. And I hope you all understand just why we always say, we give our players their flowers right here on MSW whilst they are still alive, and o can only hope this man knew how much we appreciated his enormous contribution to the beautiful game. I can only hope he felt the love even past his playing days. A sad day for South African football and we will do our best to honour the man
we all loved. A workhorse engine we all called Dungi.
On the line: Family spokesperson Victor Rakhale

The Premier League have accused Manchester City by the of breaching a slew of financial rules from 2009-18, during which the club became a force inEnglish and European soccer following its takeover by Abu Dhabi’s ruling
family The league released a long statement detailing a list of alleged breaches of regulations by City after a four-year investigation, covering a period when the team won three Premier League titles - in 2012, 2014 and 2018. To help us break this down I am joined by…
On the line: Ian Cheeseman [Manchester City Correspondent]

In his first podcast monologue Peter Bruce takes his Podcasts from the Edge into new realms. Basically because a guest didn’t pitch up he wonders pout loud when President Cyril “The Vanisher” Ramaphosa's reshuffle is going to happen or even if it ever will.

Rumours have Gwede Mantashe keeping his job as energy minister. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, according to some reports, may stay. One because she made it back on to the National Executive Committee after failing to topple Ramaphosa from the party leadership and NEC members need to be sucked up to by ANC leaders and, two, because her vast, deft and sensitive handling of the covid State of Disaster make her an ideal candidate to run the next one, the energy one that the NEC told Ramaphosa they want him to declare.

With a very nasty election coming down the road next year, and the near certainty he is going to lose it, Cyril’s instinct is to make himself a largely indistinguishable part of a crowd. Like a State of Disaster Command Council. Anonymous polls at the weekend have the ANC polling 37% nationally the week before. Why anonymous? Probably because they’re DA polls and our sterling opposition never leaks anything.

The manufacturing and programming of banking and loyalty card is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by David de Coning, CEO of Crossgate Technologies.

The discussion touches on what Crossgate’s new card facility will mean for SA financial institutions; how the company is looking to change ways in which consumers obtain, replace and activate bank cards; and Crossgate’s future plans for provisioning cards on behalf of banks.
Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

In this episode of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, Rams looks at the EFF's unexpected call for its members to get a matric.

Probably the proudest wife in the country at the moment, Nandi Madida, musician and wife of Zakes Bantwini, has expressed her pride in her husband, who bagged the first Grammy Award of his career.

Zakes, real name Zakhele Madida, bagged a Grammy win for the song Bayethe which he shares with flautist Wouter Kellerman and vocalist Nomcebo Zikode.

“The most inspiring is that no matter what he achieves, Zakes continues to remain humble, loving and kind-hearted. No matter what the accolade may be, the true essence of who he is and his character is what I celebrate most about him and enjoy,” Nandi told TshisaLIVE

When 49-year-old Graham Chatburn is found in the Liesbeek River with a crossbow bolt through his skull, his friends and family cannot fathom who would want to harm the loving father and husband. As the pieces of the investigation start to fall into place, though, Graham's family will have to accept that they have been living with a killer in their midst. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447)
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Despite the Makhanda high court setting aside Shell’s oil and gas exploration right in 2023, which gave the multinational company licence to seismically blast the ecologically sensitive Wild Coast, activists say it’s too early to celebrate as companies refuse to back down.

On this week’s That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann, Save The Wild Coast’s Dean Knox says petroleum and gas companies will not give up without a fight in their quest to mine on SA’s coastlines, despite the court ruling.

“We’re not out of the woods yet as far as the Save the Wild Coast campaign is concerned.

“There are huge oil and gas resources under the ocean and the guys who want those resources will not give up very easily because there’s a lot of money at stake,” Knox said.

Also, it’s D-Day for Garden Route communities to register their comments on the scoping assessment of Total’s application to mine a block of seabed offshore between Mossel Bay and Cape St Francis for gas.

According to Knox, the huge oil and gas reserves between Mossel Bay and Cape St Francis are estimated to be worth R17-trillion, a tempting prospect according to Mann.

Listen to what else he has to say:

A look at the SA economy from an investor’s perspective is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jacques Conradie, CEO of Peregrine Capital.

Through the discussion, Conradie outlines Peregrine’s investment philosophy; reviews the performance of its funds in 2022; learnings from investing in Thungela; local versus international investments; and a 2023 investment outlook.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

The DA scored a major legal victory against the ANC today. In this explainer audio, TimesLIVE contributor and analyst Eusebius McKaiser makes sense of why the court found against the ANC and puzzles through the political implications.
The court has ordered the ANC to hand over, within five court days, the records of the ANC national cadre deployment committee for its work spanning from January 1 2013 until January 1 2021.
McKaiser explains three major arguments advanced by the DA, two of them intrinsically linked to the constitutional duties of the DA in parliament. It is these arguments in particular that persuaded the court.
The ANC is likely to appeal the judgment, but, as McKaiser explained, this does not mean the case is not politically significant.
Regardless of how the lawfare between the parties may yet play out, the case entrenches, argues McKaiser, certain norms like transparency and accountability, and in so doing also ensures the meaningful enjoyment of political rights.Have a listen.

The latest local authority elections have been hailed as an indicator of the rapidly waning influence of the ANC. But they also gave us a foretaste of what life might be like under a national coalition government. To date, that foretaste has at times been sweet, and at other times rancid and desperately wanting.

This week on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly, we look at the phenomenon of coalitions and how they might affect our lives in future. Are they a progressive step towards accountability, or an unmitigated disaster?

EFF leader Julius Malema and attorneys for his bodyguard Adriaan Snyman argue that the magistrate in the case against them, in which Malema is accused of illegally discharging a firearm, should be disqualified.
They made a recusal application against Twanette Olivier in the East London regional court on Thursday.
AfriForum brought the case against Malema after he allegedly fired an illegal firearm at his party’s 2018 birthday celebrations. Footage of the event was viewed in court on Wednesday.
When a state witness was questioned by Olivier, Malema became angry, saying she was “prosecuting them”. Thereafter, the EFF leader and Snyman’s legal team filed the recusal application, arguing that the magistrate had asked leading questions. It was heard on Thursday and refused.
Malema and Snyman also face charges of illegal possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition and three counts of contravening the Firearms Control Act.

With SA's crucial mining indaba taking place from 6-9 February, Business Law Focus host Evan Pickworth interviews Ntsiki Adonisi-Kgame and Mihlali Sitefane from ENSafrica on whether policy support is sufficient to spark change and drive investment.

The South African tourism department briefed the media on Thursday after reports emerged of a proposed three-year sponsorship deal with English Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur worth nearly R1bn. Acting CEO of SA Tourism Themba Khumalo said the proposed deal is aimed at attracting tourists to SA to aid the country’s economic recovery.

A city living in fear.

That just about sums up Nelson Mandela Bay as criminals wreak havoc, shooting their way across the metro.

In the latest incident, seven people were murdered and four others injured in a mass shooting while attending a party in Kwazakhele this past Sunday.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane describes the escalation of crime as a war that can only be defeated with the help of communities joining forces with security companies, police and with support from provincial and national government.

“Everyone must be vigilant. People must know we are living with criminals in our midst.

"Criminals must be identified and exposed so that they don’t actually get joy and comfort among us.”

In this insightful podcast, Adriaan Pask, PSG Wealth’s chief investment officer, highlights the investment themes that have run out of steam and those that'll gain momentum this year.

Legend has it he was the king of the playground at the local primary school in the 1940s, and the only boy there who possessed a professional-quality football. He followed a not unusual career pattern for a Swiss man in the 1960s and 70s. It was not surprising that when he was first-elected as Fifa

president in 1998, there was a certain amount of national celebration in his home country; he did his obligatory service in Switzerland's militia army, rising to the rank of colonel. Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter joins us for our part two from Switzerland…

There is shock and surprise in South Africa over a proposed sponsorship of Tottenham Hotspur by SA Government through its marketing agency, SA Tourism.
Documents obtained by daily online publication, Daily Maverick, reveal that government is seriously considering a proposal to spend close to one-billion rand on the 10th richest football club in the UK.
The deal is apparently on the verge of being finalised and an announcement is expected in London soon. To tell us more I am joined by…Rebecca Davis [Daily Maverick Senior Reporter] Live from the UK

The potential disruption of the communications and advertising business caused by the metaverse is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tebogo Skwambane, country manager for WPP SA.

Skwambane spends the discussion explaining the opportunity for communications firms in the metaverse; the estimated size of advertising spend already being ploughed in video games and other meta universes; and the intersection between traditional advertising and technology.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

In this edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, the podcast host engaged former Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse on her ambition to become the next DA leader.
She argued the current leadership is not best placed to lead the party into the 2024 national and provincial elections. Phalatse insists the leadership, John Steenhuisen included, do not connect with voters in rural areas or townships. This is one reason she wants to be part of a new offering to voters.
When pressed on whether she has sufficient backing within the party, Phalatse said she has “been approached” by many people in the party who share her view about the leadership and who agitated for her to run for the top position.
McKaiser asked her whether she would agree Steenhuisen is “an excellent leader” to which she responded, while Steenhuisen has done his best, he is not excellent and does not connect with “the masses”. Phalatse argued that even among white voters there are those who question whether he is the best person for the job. The party needs to be more introspective and less defensive, she argues.
When asked about her vision for the country, Phalatse conceded she did not yet have a manifesto but added if she were to become DA leader she would argue for the party to get better feedback from communities about what their policies ought to be.
McKaiser ended the discussion by asking Phalatse to respond to claims she is ill-disciplined and not a team player, such as her open criticism of the DA's federal leadership structure. She insisted “exposing blind spots” doesn't mean she is not a team player.

In this episde of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, previews what awaits us during Fikile Mbalula's reign as ANC secretary general.

I don't know how hectic traffic is where you are across this beautiful country of ours, but I can tell you now, you don't want to be around Parktown tight now. Why you ask? Its a phuma-ngena kind of day at the PSL offices, transfer deadline is off the hook. Let's keep track of all the final day happenings as far as who's going where or sadly, who's not.

Now if you know your football too well, you'll know this man is popularly known as "Coach Brakkies" in Cape Town. Certainly one of those gaffer who've earned their stripes, worked his way up the ladder to the big league.
By far one of the most underrated coaches in domestic football, Brandon Truter keeps proving his doubters wrong. Started the season in Durban with Usuthu, now he's doing wonders in Limpopo with Sekhukhune United as we speak.
Let’s catch up with the man himself...

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the EFF is seeking relevance with its planned shutdown and President Cyril Ramaphosa is not going anywhere.
At the weekend, the EFF announced plans for the “mother of all shutdowns”, calling for Ramaphosa to resign and saying it is dissatisfied with the state of the country.
Mbalula also refuted reports that deputy president David Mabuza has quit.

Marumo Gallants have recruited Dylan Kerr in an ‘advisory position as a consultant’ and Raymond Mdaka as interim head coach during a bizarre technical team shake-up. Meanwhile current head coach Dan Malesela and technical director Harris Choeu embark on “special leave”.

Maruma Gallants have decided to place head coach Dan Dance Malesela on, wait for it, a special leave. This isn't the kind of leave you take at your work my friends, this one is special...

Suspended Marumo Gallants coach Dan "Dance" Malesela reckons the club's owner Abram Sello is close to traitorous people, implying his suspension was a sabotage job.

On Monday Marumo released a statement confirming Malesela had been placed on special leave amid the slump in form. The club roped in mentor Dylan Kerr as a consultant with assistant coach Raymond Mdaka filling in as interim head coach. Marumo are winless in their last eight league games with six defeats and two draws. Their last league victory was when they beat Cape Town City 2-1 last October.

Competition in the local ride sharing industry is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Vincent Lilane, business development representative at inDrive SA.

Lilane walks us through the company’s operations at present; its move to ‘zero-rate’ local use of its platform for passengers and drivers; the state of gig economy work in SA; and the local competitive landscape.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

“No one is going to intimidate us. South Africa will come to a standstill.”
EFF leader Julius Malema is resolute that President Cyril Ramaphosa must resign as the red berets gear up for the “mother of all shutdowns”.
Malema said South Africa will come to a standstill on March 20.
He said: “We are not threatened by any security and if they want to violate our rights they will find us ready.”
Rising costs of living, unemployment, crime and corruption are among the motivations for the shutdown.

In this episode of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, looks at Zuma and his bogus Sanco appointment, and the unknown Joburg mayor

Newly elected executive mayor of the City of Johannesburg Thapelo Amad from the Al-Jamah party was sworn in at the Johannesburg Council on Monday.Amad said his administration would seek to address the city’s finances, water security issues, the electricity crisis and service delivery

EFF leader Julius Malema said it is time for his party to politically educate society about the principles of a socialist government.
Malema said the EFF is gearing up to govern from next year.
South Africa will hold general elections in 2024, and analysts and polls suggest the governing party’s voter share will decline.
Malema was speaking to journalists in Johannesburg after the EFF’s plenum.

When 18-year-old Lekita Moore was found murdered in Valhalla Park, the route to her killer was pretty direct. It would be all of the revelations that spilled over after the arrest of Cameron Wilson, though, that would soon underpin the true horror of what had happened on the Cape Flats over preceding two years (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Annabel Bishop, chief economist at Investec.

The MPC expects the economy to grow by 2.5% in 2022, compared with its previous prediction of 1.8% in November.

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The Johannesburg city council elected Thapelo Amad as mayor on Friday after the ousting of Mpho Phalatse.
Phalatse was removed from office on Thursday in a motion of no confidence.

The murder trial of Flavio Hlabangwane, who put body parts of his girlfriend in a fridge, might be shortened as he intends to make further admissions after a confession.
The trial resumed on Thursday in the high court sitting in the Palm Ridge magistrate's court. He pleaded guilty to murder, defeating or obstructing the administration of justice, and violation of the corpse of Tshepang Pitse in November 2021.On Thursday, the best friend of the deceased testified of the abusive nature of the relationship between Hlabangwane and Pitse.
Voicenote recordings sent to Thulisiwe Lubambo were played in court where the accused was alluding that their friendship and her interference in their relationship was upsetting him.

The SA20 has provided the cricket-loving public with a welcomed distraction from the travails of the Proteas men's side.

Crowds have warmed to the inaugural event and packed out venues across the country.

St George's Park has been at the forefront of the excitement and can also look forward to hosting the Women's T20 World Cup next month.

Cricket SA vice-president and former EP Cricket president Donovan May details the success of the SA20.

Before the pandemic hit, KwaZulu-Natal-born rapper Nasty C set out to make his presence felt in the US, Europe and Asia as part of his global takeover and continues to impress with his skills. The rapper says he had the patience to become one of the greats.
Chatting to TshisaLIVE, the 25-year-old explained that he set his sights on becoming a global figure a long time ago and no pandemic, losing friends or any other life challenge were going to deter him.

Mbulelo Mabizela and Reneilwe Letsholonyane join Ama Zulu as youth coaches , we know talk to them about their new role at the club

Don't you just love that feeling, whenever a South African player signs for a
European team, we, yes, we, South African football diehards flock to that
particular teams' social media pages and show our love and passion.
Well I'm certain you guys have done that with Burnley right, following the
news that our very own Lyle Foster has joined the English club. Man, what a
huge move this is for not only Lyle, but for Bafana as well. Huge move for
South African team and I tell you what, one man who's undoubtedly very proud and ecstatic is the man who first identified this special talent and he joins us... It's none other than the maestro himself, Augusto Palacios.

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Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse was on Thursday ousted from her position.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the economy is hungry for people skilled in certain disciplines, and “if we are able to address unemployment, these skills should be promoted”.
The youth unemployment rate stands at 59.6%, but the president encouraged citizens to attain skills that maximise chances of employment and endorse creativity and innovation.

Don't we all just love this crazy period called the transfer period? Its nerve wrecking for many, especially players isn't it? Others are looking for teams, whilst others might just be out of those teams.

In this episde of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, drama, chaos and comedy as the DA marches on the ANC

Advertising is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mfundo Ntsibande, MD at AMA.

Ntsibande spends the session explaining how media buying works; challenges faced by black owned businesses in the spaces; AMA’s new digital platform; and the impact of online advertising on the sector;

South Africans will have to endure a little longer. Economists predict an increase in interest rates while the Central Energy Fund expects fuel prices, except diesel, to rise.
Senior economist at Investec Annabel Bishop predicts a 50 basis points interest rate increase on Thursday because of high inflation. Inflation was recorded at 7.2% in December, down 0.2% from November. The inflation rate is still above the South African Reserve Bank’s target range of 3% to 6%.
Last year the repo rate was hiked six times. Bishop says things might slow down this year.

The back to school rush is over for 2023 with schooling already under way in all provinces in SA and the 2022 matric results have been announced, with all provinces recording improvements.

But what does this mean?

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to education expert Professor Mary Metcalfe of the University of Johannesburg.

And what about the comments that matric results have only improved because the pass rate has been dropped so low?

“There’s something I see on Twitter all of the time, this national sense that people can pass matric with 30%,” she says.

“It is absolutely ill-informed and inaccurate and, to be a little bit bold, actually an insult to all our learners who achieved far higher than that.”

DA chief whip Siviwe Gwarube said the party would not be deterred from its march to ANC headquarters Luthuli House due to the ongoing energy crisis, among other issues. This despite ANC Youth League (ANCYL) members saying they would defend their headquarters at all costs. National organiser of the ANCYL Task Team Tlangi Mogale said the DA should direct its demands to Eskom.

Robert Marawa is joined by Former Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi
Sundowns goalkeeper Brian Baloyi and Cash N Sport director Nqobile Ndlovu. Both Ndlovu and Baloyi bemoan the standard of soccer players and clubs in SA.

The inquiry into suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s fitness to hold office will summon former public protector Thuli Madonsela before parliament.
The section 194 committee met on Tuesday for “housekeeping” before it resumes critical witness testimonies on Monday.
Mkhwebane is expected to bring her own witnesses. She had asked for some to be summoned, including President Cyril Ramaphosa and her predecessor. Madonsela had declined to appear before the inquiry and is said to be preparing a response. The committee decided it would not call Ramaphosa.
It will also summon Bianca Mvuyana, an investigator in the office of the public protector.The committee has set itself a timeline of drafting a report by March and a decision on Mkhwebane’s fate by the end of April.
Mkhwebane’s term in the public protector role ends in October this year and she has a month to convince the committee that she should not be suspended.

MSW and Jerome Damon pay tribute to the late one in a million and smiling giant Max Mulelekwa.

Veteran energy analyst and journalist (and electrical engineer) Chris Yelland tells Peter Bruce in this illuminating edition of Podcasts From the Edge that it is going to take something special for Eskom to meet the exacting deadlines it has set itself to restore Eskom’s vanishing Energy Availability Factor. Fixing the EAF, which has fallen every year since Jacob Zuma became President, sits at the centre of plans proposed by Eskom management and now accepted and endorsed by the failing utility’s new board. But as Yelland reminds us, the EAF in any one year represents the average performance of all 90 or so of its coal fired generators. And the decline first has to be stopped before it can even remotely begin to be reversed. Effectively the board, which has just two months to find a new chief executive and then a chief operating officer a few weeks later, has made an executive decision that whoever replaces Andre de Ruyter (who leaves at the end of March) will have to accept and implement.

After 11 top seeds crash out Novak Djokovic is still favourite despite his injury at the Australian Open

Retail sales figures for November are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Siphamandla Mkhwanazi, FNB senior economist.

Topics of discussion include: retail figures for November 2022; the economic health of households and consumers; growth in unsecured credit; and an outlook for 2023 as interest rates are expected to come down.

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Limpopo health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba has defended her actions after being recorded scolding a manager at a clinic in Polokwane. The MEC said she could not pretend to be satisfied if she arrived to witness a chaotic situation at a clinic. Ramathuba said she won't be put off from making unannounced inspections.

Load-shedding should never have reached the level it has, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Eskom has been implementing rolling power cuts for more than 10 years, but these have reached a peak since late last year, with the power utility reportedly considering permanent stage 2 and 3 load-shedding.
As he closed the ANC Free State elective conference in Mangaung on Sunday, Ramaphosa revealed the government's plans to keep the lights on, which include bringing back engineers who had left the utility.

In this episode of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, Gwede The Tiger Mantashe was on the rampage this weekend and Rams traces his footsteps.

"I'm not happy. My previous team (Kaizer Chiefs) is not doing well. I wish I was there to help them " Shane MacGregor

"They are really on a high and I'm impressed with Ronwen Williams"-Mark Anderson

18-year-old Johan Nel was well-known in the informal settlement of Skierlik in the North West Province. He was the young man who sold chickens to residents each week and his presence was always welcome. On the 14th of January 2008, Johan arrived in Skierlik with something else in mind. That day he had come not to do business, but to take lives. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)

The owner of Sheba, the eight-year-old Bengal tiger that escaped from a 11.5ha farm where she had been hand-reared, has urged the government to reconsider the laws governing ownership of exotic animals in South Africa.
Rassie Erasmus told the Sunday Times of the emotional stress and trauma he had to endure from the public after Sheba’s escape, which made international headlines this week after the fence to her enclosure on Erasmus’s plot in Walkers Fruit Farm, south of Johannesburg, was cut. Erasmus claimed it was an aggrieved former employee.
The community banded together as a frantic three-day search for the predator followed, which ended in Erasmus shooting the animal early on Wednesday morning after she ventured to a nearby farm, about 3km from her enclosure, posing a threat to the lives of residents and livestock.

Political analyst Adam Habib joins Eusebius McKaiser on his TimesLIVE podcast to elaborate on a series of explosive tweets he recently published. Habib argues that the ANC Youth League, Cosatu, and the SACP do not have the moral authority to criticise the state for rolling blackouts.
Rather, argues Habib, they should take responsibility for being a major part of the genesis of the problem. Some of them are responsible for aspects of the crisis we are living through, or, in some cases, helped bring to power the likes of former president Jacob Zuma, which led to state capture, including massive corruption at Eskom.
Habib and McKaiser discuss whether the distinction between party and state can, legitimately, be invoked by the governing party. Habib argues that they do so opportunistically and disingenuously, if one took account of the dominance of the party in our political system.

The economic health of SA households is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Roelof Botha, economic adviser to Optimum Investment Group.

Topics of discussion include: Afhri index components and research methodology; key findings from the index results; surprising findings; the importance of micro lending in SA; and an economic outlook for the year ahead.

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No stranger to nature conversation, wildlife and conservation pioneer Adrian Gardiner's latest venture is situated just 30 minutes from Nelson Mandela Bay.

In that Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, Gardiner tells us more about Nyosi Wildlife Reserve.

Former ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule appeared briefly in the Free State High Court on Friday on charges related to a R225m asbestos tender, before the case was postponed again.
The charges stem from when he was Free State premier.
The case has been marred by postponements and Magashule told media the National Prosecuting Authority is “wasting time” and he has not stolen a cent from government.

Rassie Erasmus, the owner of eight-year-old Sheba, a Siberian tigress which escaped from his 20 acre plot in the Walkers Fruit Farm area of Midvaal, south of Johannesburg, has opened up about the events leading up to the predator’s escape last weekend.
Erasmus spoke to TimesLIVE on Friday about raising two big cats, the chain of events leading to Sheba’s escape and the amount of “guts” it took for him to track, shoot and kill the big cat, which he had hand-reared from a cub, on Wednesday morning.
Erasmus, who would not reveal his age but said he was close to his 60s, said he was a businessman who was against the idea of owning tigers.
“I never got them. My mom got them. Big cats were one of her passions. She was an animal lover, like myself. "

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers.

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"I’m quite happy that I took that stand": Sinky Mnisi on Royal AM exit

Young people should be groomed to improve production in the country to free it from the crisis it is in, says the founder of the South African Council for Graduates.
Thamsanqa Maqubela, who believes the youth can build the economy, vouches for “careers of the future”, adding that his organisation assists youngsters with the Life After Matric Programme (Lamp).
The programme addresses challenges in the school system, focusing on grades 9 to 12. He says going to university is not the only route pupils can follow, as opportunities are endless.

Advancement in artificial intelligence is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Stephen Osler, co-founder and business development director at Nclose, a local cyber security firm.

Topics of discussion include: an explanation of what ChatGPT is; its rise in popularity in a short space of time; potential for the platform; potential security threat of the technology; and applications in SA.

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In this episode of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, Rams traces the story of Sheba the Tiger before she was unfortunately put down on Wednesday.

The DA has called on police minister Bheki Cele to deploy national police officers to Nelson Mandela Bay to help bolster efforts to stem the gang violence after what has been described as “the bloodiest weekend in the northern areas in a long time”.

At least five people died and seven were wounded in several shootings over two days.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, MP Andrew Whitfield says he has reached out to Cele about the decades-old problem of gang violence in the northern areas.

Listen to what else he has to say.

TimesLIVE spoke to attorney Siphile Buthelezi about the legal basis of the letter of demand he sent on behalf of clients to the department of public enterprises and Eskom.
On Eusebius on TimesLIVE, he was asked to justify the legal argument that underpinned this demand.
Buthelezi, as can be heard in the accompanying audio, is confident the state does not only have a political duty to ensure a secure supply of electricity but, specifically, also a legally enforceable duty to do so. He insists, despite pressure testing questions from the podcast host, several constitutional rights of citizens are directly and unlawfully violated by government due to the ongoing rolling blackouts.
Eusebius McKaiser and Buthelezi debate whether the demands of the attorney’s clients are too expansive, and possibly trample on the doctrine of separation of powers by encroaching on the exclusive authority of the executive to determine policy.
The conversation also focuses on why citizens are legally entitled to greater transparency from government on the content of its plans to fix the energy crisis.

Festive season road fatalities statistics for 2022/23 revealed a 13.9% decrease. Transport minister Fikile Mbalula attributed the numbers to increased police visibility and mass public awareness campaigns. Mbalula said the decline was a good start, but more had to be done.

TimesLIVE contributor and analyst Eusebius McKaiser examines the legal action being initiated against the department of public enterprises and Eskom in this audio explainer.
Political parties, unionists and civil society bodies have sent a letter of demands to the two in an attempt to halt rolling blackouts. However, they are much wider in scope.
McKaiser aims to explain who the litigants are and what they are demanding. He also offers a view on the politics at play, ending with commentary on whether this lawfare could succeed.

As Executive Director of the Presidential Climate Commission, Dr Crispian Olver is at the very centre of South Africa’s swirling energy policy debate. The commission’s job isn’t just to plan a way forward for the country, but to find the money to do it. In this first 2023 edition of Podcasts from the Edge he tells Peter Bruce that, despite setbacks and the growing power of the fossil fuel obsessed minerals and energy minister Gwede Mantashe, plans raised to wean South Africa off coal and presented to the COP27 climate conference in Egypt last November are still in place. The $8.5bn pledged by the EU, the US and the UK is, he says, “secure” despite the resignation of Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter, who helped raise the money in the first place. Nonetheless, he concedes, we are “in a very real and tangible crisis and we have manifestly failed to make sure that we have the generating capacity” we need. “You can’t sugar-coat the bald facts,” says Olver. De Ruyter, he says, did a lot of good but “clearly didn’t have his hands on the machinery at Eskom”. As for the ANC “decision” recently to pass control of Eskom to the department of minerals and energy, the absence of management skills there would make it a “catastrophic move” if it were to happen. “I think there needs to be a second take,” he suggests. For Olver, two key reforms are irreversible. First the decision to carve a separate transmission company out of Eskom is happening (however slowly). Second, there are no limits anymore on how much power private sector companies can now generate. It may all take a while to gel but it can’t be stopped.

Johannesburg Water is faced with increased water demands due to high temperatures and rolling stage 6 blackouts. Spokesperson Puleng Mopeli says although they have backup systems, these are taking strain. Residents are urged to use water sparingly and to adhere to water restrictions.

Reacting to judgment in the President Cyril Ramaphosa and former president Jacob Zuma court case, former ANC member Carl Niehaus said the judiciary will lead the country to collapse.
Ramaphosa had applied to the Johannesburg high court to set aside his prosecution as unconstitutional and unlawful. He asked the court to interdict any “further steps” in pursuing the prosecution and to excuse his appearance in court on January 19, as demanded by the former president.
Zuma filed a case against Ramaphosa, arguing he is an “accessory after the fact” in relation to charges Zuma is pursuing against prosecutor Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan.
The court granted Ramaphosa the interdict which means he does not have to appear in the dock on Thursday. Jacob Zuma Foundation spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi said their suspicions were vindicated by the appointment of three judges instead of one. Manyi had said the appointment of a full bench confused and intrigued the foundation.

Education quality assurance body Umalusi is calling for action to be taken against education officials involved in helping pupils to cheat, among other irregularities, during the National Senior Certificate examinations. Addressing the media on the release of the 2022 matric results, the education body said it was concerning that officials were assisting pupils to cheat. This comes ahead of the release of matric results on Thursday.

In this episode of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, Rams smells a rat as Nqaba Bhanga quits the DA’s Eastern Cape leadership.And in an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, our intrepid podcaster says “vamos to Davos, Mr President”.

Ted Keenan talks to online forensics expert Jason Jordaan on how cybercrime is now the fastest growing ‘business’ in the world.

Amid rising costs, South Africans will have to dig deeper and pay at least 18.65% more for electricity while not receiving more power.
Eskom had applied for a 32% price hike to energy regulator Nersa last year and was approved for 18.65% and 12.74% increases for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 financial years, respectively.
Dawie Roodt, founder, director and chief economist at the Efficient Group, says the state should be taking on Eskom’s debt instead of citizens.
Liz McDaid of Outa said the government is not doing enough to get renewable energy on board and South Africa needs a more forward-looking energy minister who can fast-track its implementation.
Mark Swilling, professor of sustainable development at the Centre for Sustainable Transitions at Stellenbosch University, says Nersa had resisted Eskom increases for many years.

In this podcast, Nirdev Desai, PSG Wealth head of sales, weighs-in on the effects of a changing environment on cash and cash-like investments, and the role of these types of assets in a rapidly rising inflationary world

A pulse of SA at the start of 2023 is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from Oxford Economics Africa: Jacques Nel, head: of Africa macro research and Louw Nel, senior political analyst.

Topics of discussion include: the state of the political economy; impact of inflation and interest rates in year to come; performance of regional neighbours; and geopolitical risk in the year to come.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

The only part of the Eastern Cape expecting a bit of rain over the next few weeks is the “extreme eastern half” of the province — hundreds of kilometres away from Nelson Mandela Bay’s catchment area west of the metro.

So says Weather Guru Garth Sampson of the SA Weather Service in That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week as dam levels continue to decline.

Officials are now describing the Bay’s water supply is being in “critical distress”.

“This is not good news for our dams, which are dropping by half a percent per week in the Algoa system and the increase in evaporation is just going to get worse by the day,” Sampson says.

He has also, once again, reiterated that only a “flood of Biblical proportions” — long overdue — will break the drought.

Listen to what else he has to say.

Jacob Zuma Foundation spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi believes Jacob Zuma’s legal counsel has demolished Cyril Ramaphosa’s arguments in court and says he is abusing presidency resources.
The former president filed a case against the president arguing that Ramaphosa is an “accessory after the fact” in relation to charges Zuma is pursuing against prosecutor Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan.
Ramaphosa wants the court to set aside the prosecution as unconstitutional and unlawful. He has asked for an interdict to prevent any “further steps” in pursuing the prosecution and to excuse his appearance in the criminal court on January 19, as demanded in Zuma’s summons.
The president argues that Zuma brought the case with the ulterior purpose of ruining his chance of being re-elected president of the ANC.
Former ANC member Carl Niehaus says he wants the president removed immediately.The interdict application judgment was reserved for Monday.

Former ANC member Carl Niehaus said the right thing for President Cyril Ramaphosa to do is to stand trial in former president Jacob Zuma’s private prosecution bid against him.

The two-part matter is being heard at the Johannesburg high court on Thursday.

In this week's edition of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, we find out how government leaders are doing on the social media platform. Apparently, newly elected ANC spokesperson Fikile Mbalula is the ANC's most popular leader thereon.
We also watch the legal battle between former president Jacob Zuma and President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The idea for a four day work week in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Michelle Austin, financial director of Keegor Group SA.

Topics of discussion include: the concept of the four day work week; pilots and studies from around the world being done to test the idea out; challenges holding back possible implementation; and steps being taken to move forward.

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After the death of Big Nuz member Mandla "Mampintsha" Mapumulo on 30 December 2022, his family claim to struggle to make ends meet and allege widowed Babes Wodumo and her family did not allow them to see their son at the funeral.

By all accounts, the past December was “very pleasing” for Nelson Mandela Bay businesses.

So says Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Denise van Huyssteen in this week’s Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann.

“By all indications, when I speak to businesses in the tourism and retail related sectors, they had a very pleasing December,” Van Huyssteen says.

Listen to what else she has to say:

Eskom announced it will escalate load-shedding to stage 6 starting at 9pm on Tuesday until 5am on Wednesday morning.
It said stage 6 nightly load-shedding will then be implemented from 4pm to 5am and stage 4 from 5am to 4pm until further notice.“
Seven units tripped on Tuesday, of which three have returned to service.“In addition, the return to service of three other units has been delayed.
Unit 1 of Matla power station will be shut down tonight to repair a boiler tube leak,” the power utility said on Tuesday.

The Johannesburg high court will on Thursday hear President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to interdict former president Jacob Zuma’s case against him.
Mzwanele Manyi, Jacob Zuma Foundation spokesperson, alleges suspicious moves by the justice system in the matter and says it seems as if there is an unspoken rule that Zuma must never win anything.
On the eve of the ANC conference, Zuma initiated a private prosecution of Ramaphosa. The former president accused Ramaphosa of “being an accessory after the fact in the crimes committed by, among others, advocate [Billy] Downer, namely breaching the provisions of the NPA Act”.
The interdict application brought by Ramaphosa argues that the case brought by Zuma is unconstitutional and unlawful, and the president wants to be excused from appearing in the dock on January 19.

The health ministry says the immunity of South Africans, from vaccination and natural immunity, against dominant variants of Covid-19 remains strong. This was announced during a highly anticipated Covid-19 situation update by the department after the first positive case of the new sub-variant XBB.1.5 was confirmed in South Africa last week.

Political analyst Ntsikelelo Breakfast says only time will tell if the ANC is serious about promises made at its anniversary celebrations.
The party held its 111th anniversary celebrations in Bloemfontein at the weekend, where President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined its priorities for the year.
This year’s ANC theme is “The year of decisive action to advance the people's interests and renew our movement”.Parties have only this year to rally support for next year's provincial and national elections. On Sunday Ramaphosa said the ANC will surprise the doubters in the polls.

As the year begins, we look back at the decade long history of SA’s largest Black owned advertising agency.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mzamo Xala, CEO Avatar Agency Group.

Topics of discussion include: the size and scope of Avatar’s business; the state of advertising in SA post the pandemic; the growth of the digital economy and its impact on advertising; what it means to own and operate an agency in the current environment; challenges faced by creative businesses; and an outlook for the industry.

President Cyril Ramaphosa sent a strong message about ANC renewal and says all members will have to come to the party.
Ramaphosa said ANC renewal is non-negotiable and every member is expected to support the call.
Ramaphosa made several promises at the party’s 111th anniversary in Manguang based on its 2023 priority tasks.
Eradicating corruption, ending load-shedding and building an inclusive economy are some of the party’s plans for this year.

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The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) and the national health department are anticipating a nationwide outbreak of measles when schools reopen for the 2023 academic year.

This as the number of measles cases being detected across South Africa is rising daily, with more than 300 lab confirmed cases to date.

Principal pathologist at the NICD’s centre for vaccine and immunology Dr Kerrigan McCarthy says prevention and control of a measles outbreak can be achieved only through vaccination. Child health specialist at the national health department Dr Lesley Bramford says the department has launched outbreak responses on both a local and broader level, with vaccination campaigns under way in affected provinces.

Business Unity South Africa president Bonang Mohale joined Eusebius McKaiser to discuss his recent opinion piece (https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2022-12-15-the-anc-cannot-fix-itself-south-africas-last-hope-is-business/ ) in which he argued the ANC cannot fix itself. Instead, he is of the view business is South Africa’s last hope.
The discussion starts with an analysis of the ANC’s recent elective conference. McKaiser invited Mohale to comment on the new leadership composition of the top seven officials, and the party’s highest decision-making structure, the national executive committee.
Mohale argued that the inefficient manner in which the elective conference was run, and the strategic error of allocating most of the time to leadership elections rather than to a deep examination of ideas and policies, is evidence of an ANC that is unable to fix itself. He expanded on this diagnosis in the conversation with podcast host, TimesLIVE contributor and analyst McKaiser.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says his party wants to create much-needed jobs for all.
He was closing the ANC’s 55th national conference in the early hours on Friday.
Ramaphosa said issues that came out of deliberations included accelerating land reform, prioritising safety and security for South Africans and ending gender-based violence and femicide.

In this edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, he was joined by founding CEO of Diversi-T Terry Oakley-Smith to examine a range of issues on antiracism. Bringing her wealth of experience to bear on the conversation, Oakley-Smith started by explaining how little cross-racial contact and lack of early formation of cross-racial friendships shaped her own and many other white people's lack of appreciation for the lived experiences of black people. She explains it often requires intentional work or momentous experiences for even “progressive” white people to recognise the salience of race.

My Only Story, an award-winning South African podcast by investigative journalist Deon Wiggett in collaboration with News24, has inspired the launch of Operation Nemo, a high-level police investigation into a network of sexual predators preying on top athletes in some of South Africa's most elite schools.

Operation Nemo is a collaborative investigation between the police, Wo+Men Against Child Abuse (WMACA), lawyer Ian Levitt and Wiggett, who has been covering sexual abuse in schools intensively for the past two years in his podcast, My Only Story.

TimesLIVE spoke to Wiggett and investigation head Col Heila Niemand, a specialist in child protection with FBI training and now stationed at the national organised crime office in Pretoria, about the operation and how it came about.

The number of people killed as a result of the Boksburg bridge explosion on December 24 had risen to 37 on Wednesday.
Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi said the police notified the Gauteng provincial government that additional body parts were found around the area of the incident.
Of the 37 people that have been killed, 12 are healthcare workers (10 government employees and two agency staff), all stationed at Tambo Memorial Hospital.
The provincial government said the number of hospital staff members who were injured during the incident is 35, and not 13 as previously communicated. The 35 injuries are inclusive of those who died.

A farmer who “mistakenly” sent a racist WhatsApp rant to a group of his farming community in the West Rand has blamed his malaria medication for threating to kill the “k*s” who broke into his home.

Abel Erasmus, 52, of Vleikop in Randfontein said he was heavily medicated on Christmas Eve when he posted a voicenote in Afrikaans and repeatedly referred to black people as “houtkop k*s”, whom he was going to shoot in the private parts if they ever set foot on his property again.

Expelled former ANC member Carl Niehaus will be hosting a Twitter Spaces tonight at 7pm, whereby listeners can engage him on the formulation of his proposed 'political movement'.
Neihaus recently announced his intentions to formulate a ‘political movement’ aimed at furthering the goals of the radical economic transformation agenda in SA.
In a one-on-one interview with TimesLIVE, Niehaus, who was a member of the ANC for 43-years, says that his proposed political formation stems from, what he preserves to be, the ANC’s failures to live up to the core ideologies upon which the party was formed.
Niehaus was expelled from the ruling party last month after a disciplinary hearing in which he “failed to show remorse”. He tendered his resignation from the ANC two weeks later.
At the time he said his expulsion was suspended as he had filed an application to appeal the decision.
In this interview Niehaus is particularly critical of President Cyril Ramaphosa and what he considers to be Ramaphosa’s role in liberalizing the message of the ANC to make it more palatable for “white monopoly capital”.
He clearly outlines his distaste for Ramaphosa and the direction the ANC has taken under Ramaphosa's leadership. “Ultimately, I believe my fellow comrades in the ANC will see the way and eventually leave the party,” he said.

People who sleep on the job should not be in cabinet, says newly elected ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula.President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to restructure his cabinet after the party’s January 8 statement, which coincides with its birthday celebrations.
Mbalula said ANC members who disregard party orders will be disciplined. This after the ANC ordered members to vote against adopting the section 89 Phala Phala report which found Ramaphosa had a case to answer. Those who defied the order included Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Mervyn Dirks, Mosebenzi Zwane and Supra Mahumapelo.
Mbalula says their conduct is on the agenda for the party's 111th anniversary celebrations.

Astrologer and sangoma Rod Suskin goes into details explaining what South Africa can expect in the new year.
Based in Cape Town, Suskin teaches a three-year diploma in astrology. He says he can foresee the future because of his sangoma and astrologer experience. He said the same way it can be predicted when a plant will become into flower so can be done for the complicated human experience.
In 2020 started the Covid-19 pandemic which hit the whole world causing many deaths, in 2022 Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine affecting several countries globally in different aspects. Suskin said astrologers always knew war and an epidemic was coming.
He speaks specifically about what South Africans can brace themselves for this year.
One of the stressors that caused headaches for South Africa in 2022 was load shedding. Suskin speaks of saviors that will come to the rescue this year.
He had predicted Cyril Ramaphosa would retain his president job after the ANC elective conference in December but would be in for a bumpy ride this year.

There is no doubt the 2022 news year has been filled with drama involving well-known South Africans.
Singer Kelly Khumalo, disbarred advocate Malesela Teffo, EFF leader Julius Malema, DA leader John Steenhuisen, police minister Bheki Cele and transport minister Fikile Mbalula are among those who have had dramatic moments this year.
In some cases they could have made valid points, but their approach was overly dramatic.
We recap some of 2022's dramatic moments through an audio compilation.

Hospital staff relive the chaos that followed the Boksburg gas tanker tragedy on Christmas Eve

In this edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, podcast host Eusebius McKaiser wears his hat as a political analyst and reviews the coverage of what happened at a resort in the Free State recently.
McKaiser argues and explains how certain frameworks chosen by reporters, subeditors, and editors unwittingly water down the seriousness of racism.
He also offers arguments in support of the view that editorial choices are not value-neutral (just as neither writing nor reporting are value-neutral speech acts).What we write, and how we edit, and frame stories, can reveal our most deeply-held political convictions, he concludes, even when we genuinely imagine ourselves to simply be “knocking into shape” a first draft.
It is, as always, up to listeners of the podcast to determine whether and how much they agree with the analyst and contributor to TimesLIVE.
Enjoy and subscribe to Eusebius on TimesLIVE on any podcast so that you never miss a future episode.

Lizette Lancaster, researcher at the Institute for Security Studies, says a failure of policing of what South Africans consider “petty crimes”, such as house break-ins and robberies, can have dire consequences, as crime syndicates look to score easier and bigger paydays. She says the spike South Africa has seen in kidnapping cases may be a side-effect of this.
On average 82 kidnappings are being reported daily in South Africa.
While kidnap for ransom cases are considered chilling, Lancaster suggests that the spike in kidnapping cases may be linked to theft and hijacking syndicates branching into new territories upon seeing the success kidnapping syndicates are having in the country.
The highest ransom paid in South Africa [that we are aware of] was the R72m paid by businessman Nazim Moti, for his four sons.
Crisis Group senior consultant for Southern Africa, Piers Pigou, agrees that greater emphasis needs to be placed on policing what South Africans have come to consider petty crimes, before criminals have a chance to organise.
He says that should we fail to halt syndicates at their inception, all South Africans, from different races, areas and, importantly, pay scales, could become a target of kidnapping.

There’s never a dull moment in South African politics. Local government issues dominated the headlines with the Joburg and Ekurhuleni mayors facing the axe. Mmusi Maimane also staged a comeback by starting a new party. And the governing party elected a new leadership.
The state capture report was finally released and it tainted some politicians giving their opponents something to poke them about.
Those fingered in state capture were not the ones who's image was tainted, the theft of cash at the president's farm in Limpopo had everyone talking and weighing in on Cyril Ramaphosa integrity. It was also a year where his party, the ANC, elected its new top leaders.
Johhanesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse, former president Jacob Zuma, EFF leader Julius Malema and DA leader John Steenhuisen are also among those who dominated the news.

More than 80 pedestrians have been killed on Gauteng roads so far since the beginning of the festive season. Gauteng Traffic Police spokesperson Sello Maremane said this accounts for most fatalities recorded in the province.

In this week's spotlight minisode we wrap the year by remembering some of the greatest moments the podcast has had in the last 12 months as well as some of the crimes that have rocked South Africa and cases that have been resolved this year. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)

An expected decline in festive season spend is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by James Williams, head of marketing at Wonga.

Topics of discussion include: Wonga’s business model; results from its recent festive spending survey; trends highlighted by the data; the impact of an economic downturn on consumer spending; and consequences for the travel and tourism sector.

Hundreds of families have been living in community halls in and around Kwa-Zulu Natal after heavy flooding ravaged the province in April this year, leaving families destitute and even washing away infrastructure.
According to the KZN provincial government, more than 4,000 people lost their homes in the floods, which caused an estimated R17bn in damage. One of those affected by the devastating floods was Ntombezintle Zulu from Umlazi Durban. Zulu shared her experience of spending almost 8 months in a community hall after losing everything. Zulu's wish to not spend Christmas in a community hall came true on December 14 when when the KZN government announced that it would be relocating families at her shelter.
The 42-year-old single mom of says she is relieved that she will be able to have space to spend Christmas alone with her children after being in a shelter for most of the year.
In late November, the KwaZulu-Natal finance department said R1.1bn in flood relief from National Treasury had been allocated. Social development received R48.5m to support and protect flood victims in mass shelters.
Disclaimer: the name of the subject of this story has been changed to protect her identity.

The expected recovery of travel and tourism in the 2022 festive season is the the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Velma Corcoran, regional lead for Middle East Africa at Airbnb.

Topics of discussion include: Airbnb’s business in SA; outlook for the current festive season; impact of global economic downturn on tourism; state of the gig economy; and what Airbnb’s data tells us about the heath of consumer spending.

This week’s edition of Taking The Rams By The Horns is all about the ANC’s 55th national conference. Who are the winners and losers? Was spokesperson Pule Mabe the ANC’s own comical Ali? Did presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya put his foot in it?

As the ANC gears up for campaign season ahead of the 2024 national elections, newly re- elected party president and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa remains untouched by the allegations levelled against him by former spy boss Arthur Fraser.
Fraser laid criminal charges against Ramaphosa in June 2022 for alleged money laundering, kidnapping and corruption in connection with the alleged theft of $4m from the head of state’s Limpopo farm in 2020. The charges led to a section 89 independent panel being formed to investigate the allegations, a parliamentary debate and a subsequent vote by MPs to determine if an impeachment process ought to be initiated against the president, with the saga following him into the ANC’s 55th national elective conference. Despite the panel's report finding the president may have acted unconstitutionally and the scandal hogging headlines in the second part of the year, Ramaphosa seems to have walked away relatively unscathed. In this wrap of the Farmgate saga, we consider how we got here and what implications the Phala Phala scandal will have on the president’s political future.

Respect the water.

That is the best advice to keep yourself safe this summer as you take to any body of water — the sea, pools, rivers or dams.

In addition, it is important to swim in public areas where there are lifeguards, and always be aware of weather conditions: in Gqeberha, for instance, the westerly winds can be a nightmare for bathers as the wind blows them out to sea.

That is according to water sports events specialist Michael Zoetmulder who, in Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, also tells us where to find the safest beaches in Nelson Mandela Bay.

We also catch up with the National Sea Rescue Institute station commander in Gqeberha, Justin Erasmus.

It was an abrupt adjournment of the ANC 55th national conference on Tuesday. Delegates left without knowing who the National Executive Committee (NEC) the highest decision-making body of the party is nor where any policy resolutions adopted, instead it will reconvene at a hybrid session in early January to continue where it left off. Despite this in his closing address President Cyril Ramaphosa remained upbeat and confident.

Mary Papayya from the BD politics team sums up the ANCs 55th national conference, features some key closing remarks from the re-elected President Cyril Ramaphosa who won his second term, a tough talking new ANC General Secretary Fikile Mbalalula and, also talks to leading policy analyst Dr. Fikile Vilakazi and Business Unity South Africa’s Stravos Nicolai.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is addressing delegates on Tuesday, day 5 of the ANC national elective conference at Nasrec, south of Johannesburg. He said the conference will be adjourned until early January.
The ANC was expected to announce the names of its 80-member national executive committee (NEC), but this will no longer be done on Tuesday afternoon.
The party installed its newly elected top seven leaders on Monday. Ramaphosa was re-elected for a second term as president, beating his political rival and former health minister Zweli Mkhize.

In this edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, he is joined by seasoned journalists Sam Mkokeli and Sabelo Skiti.
They bring their collective institutional memories to bear on a range of questions: Who are the characters in the top 7? What do we know about their track records? Are they fit for purpose?
A big theme in this podcast episode explores whether the newly elected top officials can improve the ANC. Can it now “renew” as it so often promises?
The party used to be well known for effective electioneering, and the interlocutors spar on whether the new leadership can modernise their campaign strategy well and swiftly enough to improve the ANC's electoral prospects in time for the 2024 elections.
McKaiser and his guests also chewed the political fat on whether President Cyril Ramaphosa's hand has been strengthened after his victory. There is debate on whether some political reporters and fellow commentators are misreading the apparent Ramaphosa victory.
The episode ends with reflections on the implications for the state.
As always, Eusebius on TimesLIVE listeners get to decide where their views fall.

"VAR is here to stay. We need VAR here in South Africa. We cannot live without VAR," says Victor Gomes.

The governing party elected its top 7 leaders on Monday and we spoke to prominent party members about their take on the leaders.
Minister in the presidency Mondli Gungubele, former deputy president Baleka Mbete, National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and human settlements minister Mamoloko Kubayi are thrilled about the composition of the new top brass.“
The future of the country is brighter now, I feel like a 12-year-old,” Gungubele said.“
The ANC is strong, the ANC lives, the ANC leads,” said Mbete. There were confusing moments at the conference but she is excited about the outcome.

University of Pretoria senior politics lecturer Dr Sithembele Mbete gives an analysis of the 55th ANC National Conference top 7 results. She touches on major questions that arose at this year’s conference, the emergence of women leaders and what re-elected party president Cyril Ramaphosa should focus on in his second term.

The ANC top 7 announced on Monday that it will be a case of boots on the ground immediately.

Political analyst Dr Sithembile Mbete speaks on what’s to follow at the ANC conference and weighs in on the group elected to lead the ruling party.

The governing party announced Cyril Ramaphosa president, deputy president as Paul Mashatile, national chairperson is Gwede Mantashe, secretary-general is Fikile Mbalula, first deputy secretary-general is Nomvula Mokonyane, second deputy secretary-general is Maropene Ramokgopa, while the new treasurer-general is Gwen Ramokgopa.

The party is holding its national elective conference in Nasrec, Johannesburg where it has elected the new top brass and will elect a new national executive committee.

Cyril Ramaphosa’s re-election as ANC president is a neutral indicator, according to political analyst and commentator Eusebius McKaiser.

McKaiser believes Ramaphosa has already proven in his first term that he is unable to save the ANC from itself.

Overall the race for the top position was tight. Former health minister Zweli Mkhize received 1,897 votes to Ramaphosa’s 2,476. As the rest of the room burst into applause for a relatively subdued Ramaphosa, the delegates from the KwaZulu-Natal branches were deathly quiet.

Since the beginning of the ANC’s 55th elective conference, questions have swirled around whether Ramaphosa could retain the top spot while in the shadow of the Phala Phala scandal and if his allies within the party could secure positions within the party’s incumbent NEC.

McKaiser outlines the relationships of the incumbent top seven and what those ties will mean for their reign.

In this Business Day “On the floor” from Nasrec Podcast Mary Papayya speaks to veteran journalist Carien du Plessis, Business Day Political reporter Thando Maeko and the Institute for Global Dialogue’s Sanusha Naidu. We take you to the heart of the contest. Hear who the front runners are and what their supporters are saying. From the Phala Phala scandal and the Digital Vibes saga - who will emerge victorious.

Outgoing ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe says anyone found to have tried to bribe delegates attending the 55th national conference in Nasrec will face the wrath of the party.

“We can no longer just leave these things to be allegations that fly out there and (waiting for) the ANC to redeem itself is not seen to be taking some form of investigation,” he said.

Updating the media on day three of the much anticipated national conference, Mabe was asked to respond to media reports of allegations that there had been a free flow of money during the conference.

City Power on Saturday afternoon confirmed getting a request from SAPS NatJoints to exclude the Nasrec precinct from power cuts for the duration of the ANC conference.

City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena said: “The exclusion is to assist security operations in the area due to the presence of high security risk persons such as the president of the country, deputy president and government ministers."

Day 2 of the ANCs 55th elective conference ran until the early hours of Sunday as the party finalised its credential checks and floor nominations.

As day 3 begins, the party is gearing up to begin the voting process.

Sam Mkokeli, Business Day columnist and Arena Holdings contributor, outlines the outcomes of day 2 of the conference and breaks down what we anticipate from day 3.

The ANC will by Monday announce its new "top seven" leadership which will run the governing party.
The ANC held a nomination meeting for top party positions into the early hours of Sunday. Several members were nominated from the floor and some declined — including Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, who had embarked on a campaign to be the party and country’s first woman president.
Former cabinet minister Nomvula Mokonyane had overwhelming support at the meeting.

Despite attempts by the ANC’s electoral committee to curb the practice, party leaders appear to have dished out cash to buy votes at the elective conference.
One delegate who said he witnessed such incidents reported that some delegates were given R10,000 while others were offered jobs.

TimesLIVE caught up with several delegate on day 2 of the ANC’s 55th national conference in Nasrec in the south of Johannesburg. Delegates shared their views on nominations and party leadership structures.

ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe has urged party delegates attending the conference where leaders will be elected to be disciplined.
The conference had a rocky start as President Cyril Ramaphosa was disrupted while delivering the political report on Friday. Delegates mainly from KwaZulu-Natal sang ‘Phala Phala, wenzeni uZuma?’, meaning ‘Phala Phala, what has Zuma done?’.
After a caucus on Saturday some factions of the party came out chanting “Akabuyi” ("He's not returning"), referring to Ramaphosa, while others were adamant the president will be elected for a second term.

The SA economy, including the financial markets, will withstand volatility coming out of the ANC's internal political contestation, finance minister Enoch Godongwana said on Saturday.
Speaking at a business briefing alongside the ANC national elective conference in Johannesburg, Godongwana said the leadership contest would not result in policy shocks, whoever won.

The ANC is limping into day two of its 55th national elective conference, having postponed the bulk of day one's activities.
On day 2 delegates will be engaged in a plethora of closed-room sessions, debates and voting processes.
Sunday Times political reporter stationed at Nasrec Zimasa Matiwane outlines what we can expect on day 2 of the conference, how the voting process works and what stumbling blocks are expected. Business Day’s political editor, Hajra Omarjee, also gives her prediction for the all-important presidential vote.

Chaos erupted at the ANCs 55th Elective Conference as delegates jeered and called for change. There was a long delay in the programme due to logistical problems with the accrediting delegates.
In this edition of Business Day “from the floor” part 2 - Mary Papayya speaks to political editor Harja Omarjee. Find out what went on. Why are delegates from certain provinces unhappy. What can we expect in the next 24 hours. How close is the race between presidential - current incumbent President Cyril Ramaphosa and his opponent former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize who also has his eye on the top spot.

In this short piece of audio analysis, TimesLIVE contributor and analyst Eusebius McKaiser summarises what President Cyril Ramaphosa set out to achieve in his political report at the African National Congress' elective conference.
McKaiser argues, with examples to that end, that while Ramaphosa cited some details of the ANC government's achievements, he embellished his analysis of reality.
A lot of the deeper structural challenges that had not been effectively dealt with by the ANC government with only mentioned in passing rather than drilled down into.
Do you agree with McKaiser, or do you think Ramaphosa gave a balanced account of the ANC's record?
Have a listen and decide for yourself.

When 20-year-old Siam Lee went missing from her place of work in Kwazulu-Natal in 2018, her disappearance made headlines for all the wrong reasons. As the story developed, she and her mother would be cast as one-dimensional characters in the story being told about them. When Siam's remains were found, though, attention would shift to her alleged murderer and justice for Siam seemed to hang in the balance. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)

When 20-year-old Siam Lee went missing from her place of work in Kwazulu-Natal in 2018, her disappearance made headlines for all the wrong reasons. As the story developed, she and her mother would be cast as one-dimensional characters in the story being told about them. When Siam's remains were found, though, attention would shift to her alleged murderer and justice for Siam seemed to hang in the balance. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)

Speaking at the ANC's 55th national conference, party president Cyril Ramaphosa divisions existed within the party. He called for the renewal of the movement.

While much can change over the next few days, those in Nelson Mandela Bay can expect a cloudy Christmas with the possibility of some light showers.

So says Weather Guru Garth Sampson of the SA Weather Service in That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann.

“Nelson Mandela Bay and the Garden Route traditionally we have a bit of cloudiness in the morning and there is always a bit of a spit and spat of rain and it clears later on in the day. Mostly this rain is unmeasurable,” Sampson says.

Listen to what else is predicted for the Christmas and New Year weekends.

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa found himself struggling to speak above supporters of former president Jacob Zuma as the party's elective conference finally got underway.

The start of the conference was delayed by several hours as delegates tried to register. Many groups from out of town only arrived in Johannesburg on Friday morning.

As proceedings got underway around 16:30, Ramaphosa took to the stage and Zuma walked into the hall with a large contingent from the KwaZulu-Natal region.

The KZN group continued to sing as Ramaphosa began speaking, trying to drown out his words.

At one point, a group shouted "Load shedding! Step aside!" while others chanted "Change!"

Despite the ANC's 55th elective conference running seven hours behind schedule, party spokesperson Pule Mabe says the delay is due only to administrative issues in registering delegates.

Suspended ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule has put his hopes in delegates at the party's national conference to reverse a decision that bars him from standing for any position this weekend.
According to the ANC election committee rules, Magashule is disqualied from standing because he is suspended and has been charged for corruption.
But on Friday Magashule said delegates attending the conference will decide his fate.“
I am the ANC, I was born in the ANC and no-one will expel me from the ANC,” Magashule said at Nasrec, the conference venue.

One of the first tasks that the incoming leadership that will be elected at the 55th ANC national conference at the weekend will be to decide whether to discipline the defiant MP’s who voted in favour of the section 89 panel report on Tuesday.

“Our cadres who did not follow the party line the NEC concluded that we should not use discipline again to stifle debates in the ANC,” said outgoing ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe.

Mabe was on Friday addressing the media on the outcomes of a special national executive committee meeting that took place on Thursday ahead of the start of the highly anticipated national conference.

On the eve of the ANC’s elective conference, former president Jacob Zuma initiated a private prosecution of President Cyril Ramaphosa.
He has been summoned to appear in court on January 19 to face a charge of being an “accessory after the fact” in the same private prosecution Zuma is pursuing against prosecutor Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan for disclosing a document concerning Zuma’s medical state.
The charge will likely lead to calls by Ramaphosa’s political opponents that he must “step aside” in line with the ANC’s step-aside rule and not stand for president of the ruling party. In terms of the rule, when an ANC member is charged with a serious criminal offence, they should step aside from their position.
In a statement issued in the early hours on Friday the presidency said Ramaphosa rejected the prosecution “with the utmost contempt”.

Though constitutional processes necessitate government not putting the cart before the horse and engaging the public on proposed changes to the law, it is clear the government favours the decriminalisation of sex work.
In this short edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, our contributor and analyst explains the Constitutional Court’s legal reasoning for its order that SACP leader Chris Hani’s assassin, Janusz Waluś, be paroled.
Eusebius McKaiser explains why, in his view, the decision is legally sound in terms of constitutional jurisprudence.
He examines the political and ethical context and consequences of the judgment, recognising that the legal reasoning cannot displace complex psycho-political dynamics in the country.

Tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu and the EFF's Godrich Gardee purportedly shared notes regarding the ANC's plans ahead of parliament's debate on the section 89 vote on Phala Phala.
In a leaked audio, a man, supposedly Gardee, can be heard asking a woman, seemingly Sisulu, about her whereabouts and whether she had arrived in Cape Town for the debate. He also asks whether she will "stand up or chicken out".
Sisulu responds, saying they have just left an ANC caucus meeting

Bonus pay, whether or not employers are compelled to hand over a thirteenth cheque to staff, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Fiona Leppan, director in employment law at legal firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH).

Topics of discussion include: How is the payment of bonuses treated under South African law? Under which conditions would employers be legally obligated to pay an employee a bonus?

"It was God's plan to stick with Orlando Pirates for a long time. I spent 16 years there"-Happy Jele

On Sunday Times Politics Weekly, Zweli Mkhize chats about what he will do if he is elected ANC president at the party's elective conference this weekend, Digital Vibes corruption allegations and the growing support he has received since being nominated.
The former health minister received 916 nominations for the position, while his rival, President Cyril Ramaphosa, received 2,037. However, Mkhize says after engagements with ANC branches, all indications are that he has “huge support”.
He also touches on where the ANC's focus should be, state capture, nationalisation of the Reserve Bank, the formation of a state bank and the energy crisis.

An astrologer and sangoma says Cyril Ramaphosa will return as president after this weekend’s ANC elective conference.
However, Rod Suskin foresees Ramaphosa struggling next year as political battles rage against him.

The basis of co-operative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) MEC Zolile Williams’s decision to amend the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality’s Section 12 notice of the Municipal Structures Act is “procedurally flawed”.

So says mayor Retief Odendaal, who is challenging Williams’s decision.

“What he is trying to do has never been done in SA before,” he says.

“It’s never been done that a system of government is changed midway through a term of office of a council, so we don’t know what to expect.“

It can cause absolute chaos, collapse the administration and take us months to resuscitate.

”In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Odendaal and ANC councillor Wandisile Jikeka.

In this week’s edition of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, Rams asks if President Cyril Ramaphosa is finally growing a pair. He also looks at the good, the bad and the ugly of the Fifa World Cup so far, and let’s you in on why he hates weddings.

" These kids are very good and good listeners. We did not want to play them with some sort of remote control "-Deli Mbatha

President Cyril Ramaphosa is in the hot seat on Tuesday when MPs vote in parliament on whether to adopt the section 89 independent panel’s Phala Phala report, a process that will decide whether he will face impeachment proceedings.

National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula declined requests to reconsider her decision to not allow a secret ballot to be used for the voting procedure.

Nontuthuzelo Fose went missing on December 7. The next day her daughter Millicent received a worrying message.
She spoke to TimesLIVE.
“Sesigqibile ngaye, mlibaleni umama wenu, asoze nimbone kwakhona” the message written in isiXhosa read. It is translated as: “We are finished with her, forget about your mother. You will never see her again.”
Fose, who resides in Gauteng, went missing after heading to Queenstown in the Eastern Cape. She was travelling to Queenstown to prepare for her son’s welcoming from initiation. Her son is still in the mountains. She apparently reached Cofimvaba, about 80km east of Queenstown.
The family opened a case with police in Queenstown, but when they returned to check developments in the case, there was no case opened and no case number.
Police in the Eastern Cape were contacted by TimesLIVE but have not confirmed whether a case was opened, and if not, why.
Missing Children South Africa said there is no waiting period for reporting a missing person.

"The Gareth Southgate debate is an interesting one. He has the buy in of the players."-Duane Dell'oca

Naspers’ growth strategy is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Basil Sgourdos, group CFO of Naspers and Prosus.

Topics of discussion include: Naspers’s plan reach e-commerce profitability; the downturn in technology valuations; capital allocation; how the group is evaluating investment opportunities; and an outlook for the business.

"I was once player of the the year and Mr Consistency of the year because, I never had a yellow or red card that year"-Magents Motale

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally.

Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers.

The National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) across the country has received a high influx of surrendered animals after a spate of fatal pit bull attacks in recent weeks.

That is according to the society’s Nazareth Appalsamy, who says while they support the call to protect people from attacks, they do not necessarily support a ban on any breed.

Listen to what else Appalsamy has to say in That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week.

An IT businesswoman’s whistleblowing on alleged irregularities in a R119m Home Affairs department security systems contract and her testimony before an internal disciplinary hearing of a senior official led to the murder of her husband.
TimsLIVE Investigations can reveal that two months before Marumo Phenya was gunned down in Roodepoort on 17 October, he and his wife, Johannah Phenya, owner of Foursight Business IT Solutions, received a chilling telephone call warning them that a hit had been taken out on the couple.
The caller, identifying himself as Xolani, urged the couple, who were celebrating their 16th wedding anniversary in Greece, to meet with him.TimesLIVE has been given exclusive access to a recording of the call.

Recently recruited police officials will start combating crime over the festival season, says Gen Fannie Masemola.
The police commissioner said his department received 523,666 applications for 10,000 posts.
He outlined his department's focus areas for the festive season. They include gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide, intensifying efforts to combat aggravated robberies, enhancing border security and enforcing legislation, bylaws and road safety.

"Some of the things that the referees are allowing the players to get away with is appalling" Dr Errol Sweeney

All the views and opinions of the top leadership candidates!

The much-anticipated ANC national conference takes place next week at Nasrec in Johannesburg. Apart from providing policy direction for the organisation, one of the key tasks of the conference will be to choose a new party leadership. But unfortunately for the party, none of its nominated leaders join the fray without the lingering stink of scandal and accusation.
In today’s episode of the Sunday Times Politics Weekly, we look at key individuals who have been proposed by ANC branches for leadership, who may also end up as the country’s leadership, and unpack some of the controversy and allegations surrounding the top names. Joining our host Mike Siluma, are Associate Professor at the School of Governance at Wits University William Gumede and Sunday Times politics writer Zimasa Matiwane.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared Tuesday December 27 a public holiday in lieu of Christmas Day falling on a Sunday.

In this week's edition of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, our host Rams goes asks if it is not time for the ANC to close shop. He also asks what could President Ramaphosa have done better with Phala Phala. And finally, Rams muses about the heartbreaking wedding of Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse.

The role of skilled individuals in pushing business outcomes is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Greg Reis, founder of BSG.

Topics of discussion include: BSG’s founding and business model; attracting and retaining the best talent; investments in education; the firm’s specialisation in financial services and healthcare; and an outlook for the business.

Nelson Mandela Bay firefighters stretched their shifts to up to 20 hours during the peak of fires that raged across the Bay last week.

And in the end they, assisted by organisations like Gift of the Givers, managed to put out the fires that had been blazing for days, preventing any injuries, loss of life or major damage.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we catch up with metro acting fire chief Wayne Hendricks and Gwynneth Marmetschke about how to prevent further fires as we head into the fire season.

"Even if he (Samir Nurkovic) was injured, that would not be enough reason to terminate his contract"- Davor Lazic

Parliament was due to debate the the section 89 Phala Phala panel's report, but instead the discussion has been postponed to December 13. The delay will ensure that the debate happens just 4 days before the ANC's elective conference, in which the party hopes to elect its leaders.

Political analyst and lecturer at UKZN, Dr Fikile Vilikazi, says that parliaments delay and Ramaphosa's Constitutional court bid are significantly timed. She suggests that they may be a tactic to ensure he retains popularity ahead of the conference. However, she also warns that if Ramaphosa is re-elected in 2024, under the shadow of the Phala phala scandal, SA's taxpayer may be required to foot another hefty legal bill.

The EFF held a press conference on Monday to state its position on developments in the country. As expected, Malema shared the party's views on the recently released section 89 independent panel report findings on the 2020 burglary at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm. Malema said the party welcomed the report’s findings and that decisions relating to Ramaphosa's fate would be made in the upcoming National Assembly debate on the report. According to Malema, deputy president DD Mabuza was a suitable candidate should Ramaphosa be removed.

It will be England vs Brazil in the final, says Dylan Kerr

One couple. One farm. Two murders in the space of a month.
When Arnold Schultz is found murdered on his farm in Philippi just one month after his life partner, Hester Koch suffered the same fate, it seems impossible that there is not some link between the two crimes.
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In February 2018 assassins murdered Bulgarian couple Angelo Dimov and Nessie Peeva in their home at around 11 am in the Cape Town suburb of Bergvliet.
It was not a house burglary gone wrong, it was a hit ordered by a British cocaine dealer who felt he was double crossed.
There was more to Dimov and Peeva than their friends in the Cape Town southern suburbs knew.
Dimov was an alleged member of the Bulgarian mafia, a secretive criminal organisation which would go from successfully cloning thousands of credit cards raking in millions of rand to drug dealing.
Their murders remain unsolved but a burglary, a kidnapping, and a pile of diamonds give clues as to what may have led to their demise.
The British man who is allegedly connected to their murder is also allegedly a major cocaine dealer and he was playing the same game as the Bulgarian mafia and their fixer Asen Ivanov.
This week in Cape of Cocaine we reveal for the first time details about Dimov and Peeva’s murders and we delve into lives of the men who helped Ivanov become a major cocaine trafficker.

When Stellenbosch university student, Erin van Rensburg, went missing from her flat on the 1st of June 2009, red flags immediately sprang up around one particular man who'd shown an obsessive interest in the pretty young girl. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)

If you have heard words such as “damning”, “crisis”, “upheaval” or “uncertainty” in relation to the Phala Phala report and the fate of President Cyril Ramaphosa you are not alone.
Sunday Times presidential correspondent Amanda Khoza provides clarity on the saga. She explains how we got here, the crux of the report, the president's response to the allegations and what South Africa can expect.

The South African Blood Service (SANBS) is calling for blood donations ahead of the festive season. Its communications officer, Khensani Mahlangu, says the holiday period is a difficult time for the service as major blood drives do not take place.

A look back at this year’s Black Friday through the lens of Absa’s transaction data is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Topics of discussion include: Black Friday transaction data from Absa; trends from the retail event; the growth of e-commerce in SA; recovery of consumer spending; efforts to increase digital payments in the country; and an outlook for the year ahead.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

"With TS Galaxy is about them buying our product. With Sekhukhune United we are the official footwear sponsor"-Lekau Sehoana

Daron talks to Sizwe Kupelo about his foundation's calls to ban Pit Bulls after the recent spate of attacks.

"Everyone deserve a second chance and I know that somewhere somehow it will give in"-Thulani Hlatswayo

The evolution of SA’s largest e-commerce operator is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mamongae Mahlare, Takealot’s group CEO.

Topics of discussion include: Takealot’s business model; giving small business access to a large market of customers; growth of online retail in SA; what can be done to further increase adoption; and an outlook for e-commerce in 2023.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) is reviewing a monthly HIV-prevention injection.
Prof Adrian Puren, executive director at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) and head of the Centre for HIV and STIs at the institute, chats about how HIV medication has improved and provides details about the injection.

Pule Mabe joins Sunday Times Politics Weekly to reflect on his tenure as ANC spokesperson, speaks about contesting for a top 6 position, competition, dubious cadres and party electoral decline.
Mabe is running for the position of treasurer-general alongside presidency special adviser Benjamin Chauke, who received 552 nominations, and recently resigned ANC Ekurhuleni councillor Mzwandile Masina, who received 348 nominations. Mabe was in second position with 428 nominations.
Mabe says he is not moved by competition but his own dubious cadres. He does not believe in candidates with no credentials.
“You can buy branches to nominate you but not credentials,” says Mabe when he speak about names on ballots who he believes don’t have organisational “literature”.
Mabe says when the party elects its new leadership next month, comrades must ask if they can trust candidates who cannot be located in the history of the party’s revolution.
He echoes sentiments of other party comrades who say the party will die if there is no change.

The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality has spent more than R3m over the past two years replacing street lights along Stanford Road.

Electricity and energy political head Lance Grootboom says they have had to replace the street lights four times as vandals keep stripping the lights for copper cable.

Large parts of the Bay are continuously in darkness thanks to thugs stealing the copper cable.

Earlier in November, a motorist travelling along the N2 through Colchester passed a thief making his way into the bushes after stripping a fallen street pole on the national road

.At least seven street poles along the busy trucking route had been felled.

As a result, the municipality is looking at several interventions to curb the vandalism and wants to install high-mast solar lights in the centre island along a section of Stanford Road to combat the destruction of street lights.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, Grootboom unpacks the municipality’s plans.

In this week's edition of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, host Rams Mabote goes around Rivonia Circle with Songezo Zibi, President Cyril Ramaphosa is stuck in the potholes of Ditsobotla and South Africa's ambassador to the US is the subject of sorcery and voodoo.

Rams also shares the drama of a Soweto police chase gone wrong.

The independent panel investigating the 2020 Phala Phala case involving President Cyril Ramaphosa handed their long-awaited report to the speaker of the National Assembly Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula on Wednesday.

Mapisa-Nqakula said decisions based on the findings would be decided on by the National Assembly guided by its rules and processes.

"Doctor Khumalo is the one that prepared me to be a coach. I was learning football from that gentleman for a year"-Morgan Mammila

Belinda Magor, whose WhatsApp voice note calling for black women’s uteruses to be removed and black men to be burned, was arrested and charged with crimen injuria on November 25, after the Azanian People’s Organisation (Azapo) laid charges against her.

Director at Malcolm Lyons & Brivik, Tzvi Brivik, explains what crimen injuria is, how similar cases have played out in the courts and predicts the kind of sentence we might expect to see as a result of the charges.

Even if the ANC falls below 50% of the vote in the next general election in 2024 it’ll be able to form “a relatively easy” coalition with a small and perhaps like-minded party in Parliament. Cyril Ramaphosa will shake off the Phala-Phala game farm cash heist problem that stalks him and the DAs best leaders are running the Western Cape and and City of Cape town and not the party. Listen to UCT law professor and columnist Richard Calland as he leads Peter Bruce through the late 2022 intricacies of South African politics ahead of the ANC elective conference in Johannesburg in three weeks’ time in this final and lively edition of Podcasts from the Edge for the year.

"[Jerry Tshabalala] doesn't treat us like ladies. We are soldiers, he doesn't like sissies "-Rhoda Mulaudzi

Last mile delivery for e-commerce in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Antonio Bruni, CEO of technology and delivery company Picup Technologies.

Topics of discussion include: Picup’s business model; its acquisition by Karooooo; plans for scaling the business; what it takes to manage a large network of drivers; and the growth of e-commerce in SA.

"I could see my world crumbling and losing everything I worked for, for so long" - Baba Mthethwa.

When a call comes into Westville police station late one March night in 2000, an investigation is triggered that will uncover a far different crime than the robbery-gone-wrong that was initially presented. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447)
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It’s February 2014 and Hawks Warrant Officer Johan Combrinck has received a tip-off through Interpol that Bulgarian men were busy constructing a large drug lab in a mansion in the Cape Town suburb of Durbanville.
On the evening of 24 February Combrinck parked his car opposite the house and conducted a steak-out.
The smell of sulphur was in the air, a sign to Combrinck that chemicals used for processing drugs were nearby.
In the house Combrinck could see movement. And then a man wearing a hazmat suite and gas mask appears in sight. It’s the same equipment which Combrinck and his men use to protect themselves from hazardous chemicals when they destroy drug labs.
The next day Combrinck and his Hawks colleagues arrive at the house with a court order.
They knock on the door. The man who opens it introduces himself as Asen Ivanov.

Stormers coach John Dobson says he will need to field closest to his strongest line-up for the franchise’s crucial United Rugby Championship match against the Welsh Dragons at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium next Saturday (2pm).

Hear what else he has to say in That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann.

E-commerce buying trends are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Paul Behrmann, founder and CEO of Payflex.

Topics of discussion include: details around the latest interest decision; Black Friday predictions in e-commerce; the impact of the buy now pay later (BNPL) model on e-commerce; the growth of Payflex’s business; and an outlook for e-commerce in 2023.

"I'm an honest person and sometimes it gets misunderstood as ego"-Cheslyn Jampies

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) are investigating a voice note in which a woman launched a scathing attack on black people in the country in her opposition to the banning of pit bulls.
The voice note began circulating on social media last night after it was leaked from a WhatsApp group called Pitbulls be my voice.
TimesLIVE has been able to establish the identity of the woman who posted the voice note and spoke to her at length.

"A famous coach once told me you never become a coach until you're fired"-Gavin Hunt

Public enterprises deputy minister Phumulo Masualle, chatting to Sunday Times Politics Weekly, says some candidates for the ANC top six don’t deserve support.
He motivates why President Cyril Ramaphosa's time in office has expired and rallies behind former health minister Zweli Mkhize. Ramaphosa and Mkhize are the only candidates running for presidency next month when the party elects new leadership.
Masualle has received most support for his bid to be the next ANC secretary-general from KwaZulu-Natal, while most of his home province, the Eastern Cape, supports former KZN secretary Mdumiseni Ntuli.
He prides himself on his “absolute” integrity and says he does not have sleepless nights over “shady dealings” during his tenure as Eastern Cape premier. Masualle alleges people tried to tarnish his name by depositing funds meant for former president Nelson Mandela's funeral into his personal bank account. Reports suggest the amount deposited was R250,000.
He reflects on his leadership legacy in the Eastern Cape.

Podcast hosted by Mawande AmaShabalala, production by Bulelani Nonyukela.

In this inaugural edition of Taking The Rams By The Horns, our host Mabote makes an observation that lawyers representing the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial seem to be afflicted by some sort of madness which is sinking them one by one.
Mabote also looks at the sale of the former president Jacob Zuma’s book for a whooping R20,000 to a labour union, and the intoxicating news of the alcohol ban at the Qatar Fifa World Cup 2022.

Business turnaround is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Michael Dorn, founder and CEO of RT Group, a business turnaround firm.

Topics of discussion include: RT’s business model; rationale for moving to SA; how business rescue and turnarounds work; lessons from implementing turnaround strategies at large corporates; and the need for proactive turnaround plans in SA.

Choose and screen your tenants carefully.

That is the advice to landlords from Nelson Mandela Bay attorney Wilma Espag van der Bank in Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week.

Espag van der Bank is discussing the relationship between landlords and tenants in the wake of serial squatter Dawn Humphries being evicted yet again, this time from a Bluewater Bay property she occupied rent-free for more than two years.

She also discusses ways in which landlords can protect themselves from errant tenants.

We also speak to estate agent Landi Coetzee.

Police minister Bheki Cele delivered crime statistics for the second quarter, July to September 2022, of the 2022/23 financial year. In this period there was a double-digit increase in crimes against women and the highest number of assault cases reported to the police in five years.

"In the ABC Motsepe League there's a lot robbery and bribery"-Jerry Sikhosana

Members affiliated to the Public Servants Association (PSA) joined a nationwide strike by members affiliated to several public service unions on Tuesday. Unions belonging to Cosatu, the South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu), and the Federation of Unions of South Africa (Fedusa) marched to Treasury to hand over their memorandum.

Chief negotiator at the PSA, John Teffo, who was present at Tuesday’s strike, said they have reverted to their initial 10% wage demand.

The government unilaterally offered a baseline 3% in the public service. Teffo said a phase 2 and indefinite strike might be imminent should their demands not be met.

Members of Gauteng emergency medical services (EMS) were left scrambling on Monday night when they came under fire from an angry mob who attacked and killed a patient in an ambulance in Atteridgeville, Tshwane.

ANC Electoral Committee head Kgalema Motlanthe announced the names of the contenders who could lead the governing party.
In the official list of the 17 top six runners, there are only two women, and they arevying for the same position. This means in the six positions contested only the deputy secretary-general position might be held by a woman, either Nomvula Mokonyane or Febe Potgieter.
However, the party said it will allow nominations from the floor during the national elective conference next month.
The party said no-one declined nominations and no-one pulled out.
President Cyril Ramaphosa and former health minister Zweli Mkhize are the only contenders for president. The party will hold its national elective conference from December 16 to 20.

In this short edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, our contributor and analyst explains the Constitutional Court’s legal reasoning that resulted in an order that SACP leader Chris Hani’s assassin, Janusz Waluś, should be freed on parole.
He explains why, in his view, the decision is legally sound in terms of constitutional jurisprudence.
Eusebius McKaiser examines the political and ethical context and consequences of the judgment, recognising that the legal reasoning cannot displace complex psycho-political dynamics in the country.

"I think Fifa really underestimated the ruling power. Qatar have strict rules in their country" -Mario Leo

"I was extra-ordinary when it comes to playing football. I respect Jomo and Ace. Jomo was my favourite player"-Prof. Mlungisi Ngubane

"We need a strong football leader in Africa. Patrice Motsepe is always singing praise of Gianni Infantino"-Mamadou Gaye

In the latest edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE he is joined by journalist and author Jacques Pauw to discuss his new book, Our Poisoned Land. It is a sequel to his previous bestseller, The President's Keepers.
McKaiser engaged Pauw on many themes and questions which included, amongst others, the following: is the much discussed excerpt about the EFF a distraction from the main issues in the book or a fair reflection of his intentions as author? How does he respond to critics who think that unethical journalism, related to an incident at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, undermines his journalistic integrity and credibility?
What are examples of the linkages between money, politics and the subversion of the constitution? Why is PRASA such a big focus of the book? What are the implications of the empirical evidence of state capture specifically for the leadership of president Cyril Ramaphosa? Is the EFF a bona fide political party or a criminal enterprise?

Global satellite internet access trends are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sulaiman Al Ali, Yahsat’s chief commercial officer at the recently held AfricaCom telecoms conference in Cape Town.

Topics of discussion include: Yahsat’s strategy and activities in Africa; the future of integrated satellite solutions; the use of satellite communications internet of things (IoT) or connected devices like cars and sensors; and updates on Thuraya 4 NGS, the group’s latest satellite.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

ANC “top six” contender Mdumiseni Ntuli spoke to Sunday Times Politics Weekly.
He assesses the governing party and speaks about “lies” he found himself embroiled in with former KwaZulu-Natal premier Sihle Zikalala, including plotting to have former president Jacob Zuma incarcerated.
Ntuli is running for the secretary-general position. He is confident he will receive the support of most provinces at the December elective conference and is prepared to declare his financial statements.
He says the ANC will have no future if its leadership is not changed.
Ntuli, now former ANC KwaZulu-Natal secretary, also speaks about “negative campaigns” against him before the 2017 conference at Nasrec.
He joins the host of the episode, Kgothatso Madisa.
Production by Bulelani Nonyukela.

After the Supreme Court of Appeal's (SCA) dismissal of former president Jacob Zuma’s appeal on the legality of his medical parole — a decision resulting in Zuma having to serve another 13 month in jail on his contempt of court conviction — legal expert Ulrich Roux outlines how he got to this point, what the ruling means for Zuma and what legal avenues are available to him.
He can still challenge the SCA ruling in the Constitutional Court. Roux says given Zuma's past dealings with South Africa's legal system, it is likely he will follow this course of action — but his chances of a different verdict are "slim to none".
Political analyst Prof Susan Booysen adds that while imprisoning Zuma may result in further riots, not holding him to account sets a dangerous precedent for dealing with corrupt officials.

With the United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP 27 grabbing global headlines, Business Law Focus Editor, Evan Pickworth, spoke to Mohamed Ghannam, Managing Partner of Baker McKenzie in Cairo; Oludare Senbore, Partner at Aluko & Oyebode in Nigeria and Kieran Whyte, Partner and Head of the Energy, Mining & Infrastructure Industry Group at Baker McKenzie in Johannesburg about the efforts taken by the governments in their countries to address this urgent need to harness renewable power. Such efforts are expected to provide exciting opportunities for investors in the African energy sector.

High inflation and aggressive interest rate hikes, combined with geopolitical tensions affected markets and asset classes this year. So, what was the biggest investment lesson? PSG Wealth’s chief investment officer, Adriaan Pask, shares his views.

Out there with the legendary Flying Dutchman is a fleet of 'ghost ships' trafficking cocaine from South America to destinations around the globe. They are invisible to satellites and tracking systems and make lonely voyages undetected, sometimes across rough seas.
The Atlantic Warrior is one of them. She belongs to the Bulgarian Mafia and trafficked cocaine from Brazil to Saldanha Bay off the South African West Coast. She is now missing after TimesLIVE Investigations journalist Aron Hyman spoke about her involvement in drug trafficking on Bulgarian national television.
Following the arrests of Asen Ivanov and his Bulgarian associates for possession of a tonne of cocaine on 1 March last year police managed to confiscate three ships belonging to the syndicate. It's believed others are still out in the ocean possibly still trafficking cocaine around the world.
Episode two of Cape of Cocaine reveals how a fleet of ships trafficked drugs between South America to South Africa and eventually off to Australia on an industrial scale.

When mother of two, Zarah Hector disappeared after leaving her place of work on the 15th of March 2016, an extensive search ensues. Nine days after her disappearance, Zarah's body was discovered and the puzzle pieces of her horrific murder showed how deeply the woman had been betrayed by someone she trusted. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)

With the 2022 Qatar World Cup in full swing, Arena’s most fashion forward experts rate some of the best (and worst) soccer shirts to grace the pitch. The competition kicked off on Sunday and will see 32 teams from around the world take each other on in the hopes of bagging the coveted golden trophy.

As soccer fans look forward to watching their favourite teams in action, our team looks at which kits are world cup worthy and which deserve to be knocked out.

Tumelo Madlala's cross-examination continued in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial on Friday. He told the court the intruders on the night Meyiwa was killed spoke Zulu when they made their demands.
Madlala explained the phone calls he made after the Bafana Bafana goalkeeper was shot.
He was the soccer star’s childhood friend and has been grilled in court this week about selling Meyiwa's pictures to Netflix and not sharing the money with Meyiwa’s widow and child, with defence advocate Zandile Mshololo, representing one of the five accused, saying he betrayed his friend.
The case in the Pretoria high court has been postponed to Monday, when a new witness is expected to take the stand.

Calls to ban the pit bull breed of dogs have been mounting after the fatal mauling of an eight-year-old who was playing in the yard at his home in Mangaung in Free State last weekend.

Spokesperson for the Pit Bull federation of South Africa Lins Rautenbach, said many people are misinformed about the breed, and this has consequences for society, as experienced with maulings.

The National Council of SPCAs' public relations officer Keshvi Nair encouraged owners who are overwhelmed with their pit bulls to surrender them, adding the breed has limitations.

Aheaed of his FillUp Mmabatho concert, cassper Nyovest chats to TshisaLIVE about what his fans can expect, his recent headlines, the evolution of his career and future plans.

On March 1 2021 the Windward, a Bulgarian mafia cocaine ship, was three days behind schedule docking at Saldanha Bay harbour on SA’s west coast.
Bulgarian cocaine fleet manager Asen Ivanov and his Bulgarian associates were waiting, probably worried their Myanmar crew had become lost in thick fog or rough seas.
Unbeknown to him, he had much bigger problems because watching the mafia’s every move was Lt-Col Johan Smit and members of the Western Cape police’s narcotics unit.
When the drug dealers approached the ship, the moment the police officers had been planning for months arrived.
They were on the cusp of one of the biggest drug busts in SA history and inadvertently exposing a large secret crime organisation.

A 20-year-old grade 11 pupil from Qalabotjha Secondary School in Vlakfontein, Lenasia South, was stabbed on Thursday and died later that afternoon.
A 21-year-old fellow grade 11 pupil was arrested.“
According to information at our disposal, a fight allegedly broke out among a group of boys in the afternoon outside the school. Unfortunately, a pupil was allegedly stabbed in the chest during the fight,” said Gauteng education department spokesperson Steve Mabona.

"I had to sell my car and properties to try and do my Masters"-Dr Mariam Mpaata

"I think the talent in Africa is unmatched and that's why we wanted to host the African event in the country that hosted a successful world Cup"-WSF CEO Jan Alessie

With the 2022 festive season around the corner, Daron talks to BCM spokesperson Samkelo Ngwenya about the state of readiness of the city.

The move from CEO to technology investor is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the prominent businessman Mteto Nyati.

Topics of discussion include: Nyati’s business activities since stepping down as CEO of Altron; rationale for investing in local technology firm, BSG; leading an organisation through a growth phase; and thoughts around leadership in SA.

"I knew when it happened that Cape Town City will prevail. when you understand how rights works you would give out rights making sure that there is no conflict of interest"-Sgwili Gumede

"We need to aim high as South Africans,. Most of the African countries look at us as big brothers"-Kabelo Bosilong

Paul Mashatile hosted the Sunday Times Politics Weekly team at his home to chat, rolling up his sleeves to be “hands on deck” if elected ANC deputy president next month.
He is ANC treasurer-general and speaks about his rise to the position. The governing party will elect its new leadership at its elective conference from December 16 to 20 and Mashatile has been nominated for deputy president, along with Ronald Lamola, Mmamoloko Kubayi, Senzo Mchunu, Phumulo Masualle and Oscar Mabuyane, among others.
South Africa has been hit hard by load-shedding this year, but Mashatile said solutions are being implemented and load-shedding will end, but it needs the private sector to come on board.
The host of the special edition of the podcast is Sunday Times journalist Kgothatso Madisa, produced by Bulelani Nonyukela.

The United Kingdom says it’s ready to roll out the red carpet for President Cyril Ramaphosa and first lady Tshepo Motsepe’s historic state visit next week.
Briefing the media on Wednesday British high commissioner to SA Antony Phillipson said Ramaphosa’s visit next week Tuesday and Wednesday is a hugely significant moment for both countries.

On Monday evening South Africa celebrated the happy reunion of eight-year-old Abirah Dekhta, who was kidnapped on November 4, when the driver of the lift-club that takes her to school was held at gun point. Abirah was found alive and physically unharmed on Monday evening after police recovered her from a shack in Khayelitsha. But research shows that kidnappings, particularly kidnapping for ransom, has become big business in SA over the past for years.
Abirah's father, Aslam Dekhta, say the 11 days his family spent without Abirah were full of worry and among the worst of his life. He says, he will also be making another plan to get his child to school every day to ensure nothing like this ever happens to her again.Abirah’s story is still a happy one. Over the last four years, kidnappings in SA have become increasingly deadly.Graeme Hosken, investigative reporter for TimesLIVE and Justin Naylor MD at IToo, an insurer who provides kidnapping for ransom insurance for Hollard, explain why this is.

“We haven’t had any of that, but I’m pretty jacked up and I know how to handle it. That is not the worst thing in my store.”

That is Newton Park SUPERSPAR shop co-owner Alasia Hayward’s response to a question about “doggie accidents” in the store.

The store recently introduced doggie trolleys so customers can go shopping with their pooches.

The doggie trolleys are black and they have a little flag.

Doggie blankets are provided on request, but most dog owners bring their own because their dog feels more comfortable and calm that way.

And while the initiative has been widely welcomed, it does contravene health regulations, according to Nelson Mandela Bay environmental health practitioner Dirk Steyn.

Listen to what they both have to say in Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week.

Ernst Middendorp says he advised Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag to forget about the Cristiano issue and move on.

Funding small businesses through blockchain technology is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Edward Cotterell, founder and CEO of Reality Company.

Topics of discussion include: Reality Company’s business model; rationale for starting the business; the problem being addressed; and performance since launch.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

"We exchanged texts yesterday and we spoke about it. Kermit to be fair has gone through a lot"-Rulani Mokwena

In yet another thought-provoking discussion, Ted Keenan and Liam Graham
of NVest Securities unpack the recently held 91 Conference in East London, questioning the state SA today.

In this week's Spotlight Minisode we take a look at Nkosinathi Phakathi, the man who is likely SA's most prolific serial rapist; the death of a 7-month-old baby in Australia, allegedly at the hands of his South African father, Reinhardt Bosch; and the strange case of Robin Smith who police allege faked his own death 23 years ago. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)

A letter stating requests from watching brief advocate Magdalene Moonsamy, representing Senzo Meyiwa's then girlfriend singer Kelly Khumalo, was opposed in the Pretoria high court on Monday. At the start of the trial in April, Moonsamy was asked to leave the court room because Khumalo is a potential witness in this matter. The state and both defence counsels opposed the letter.

"I will raise that team. Even if it takes me 10 years"-Jomo Sono

Reflecting on the year that has been in the economy is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ndumiso Hadebe, chief economist at KH Equity Partners.

Topics of discussion include: looking back the economy in 2022; current factors such as a weak Rand; political risk; efforts to curb inflation; and an outlook for the year ahead.

It doesn’t get any tougher than Australia and that will be interim Proteas coach Malibongwe Maketa’s first challenge as he prepares the team for their three-match Test tour Down Under in December and January.

The former Warriors coach, born in Gqeberha and raised in King William’s Town (Qonce), was named interim coach to replace Mark Boucher earlier in November.

“With international cricket you’re required to win every time you represent your country and that is what we’re going to be focusing on — making sure we are mentally and physically ready to go and compete and win,” he says in That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week.

Listen as Maketa looks to the upcoming tour and also reflects on the team’s performance at the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup still under way in Australia.

Eusebius McKaiser invited TimesLIVE editor Makhudu Sefara to discuss a TimesLIVE editorial that caught the podcast host’s attention.
Sefara explains the editorial’s logic in support of the view that the politics playing out in Gauteng metros show political parties only care about power play and careerism, rather than about residents of the municipalities.
The mayoral battles in Ekurhuleni in recent weeks are the main example discussed by Sefara and McKaiser.
The editor argues that the DA’s Tania Campbell “is an accidental mayor” in the sense that her position is the result of the ANC and EFF being unable to resolve their political differences about how to dislodge the DA in Gauteng municipalities. The implication for residents, and voters, is that responsive government is deprioritised while careerism and horse-trading take centre stage.
The rest of the episode explores the wider political ramifications of these dynamics.

Former cabinet minister Nomvula Mokonyane bashed “evil” comrades who “lose their balls” and publicly criticise the president close to elections.
This after several ANC comrades, including former presidents Thabo Mbeki, Kgalema Motlanthe and Jacob Zuma lambasted President Cyril Ramaphosa for his leadership.
The deputy secretary-general hopeful says she will make Ramaphosa “look good”. The ANC will elect its top party leadership at its elective conference next month.

The ANC has backtracked on its plan to charge media houses for space at its 55th national conference in December.

Treasurer-general and acting secretary-general Paul Mashatile on Thursday told TimesLIVE the party had reconsidered the proposal which was met with criticism.

With news surfacing of over 100 000 calls to the 10111 number going unanswered
in East London over the past 3 years, Daron Mann speaks to DA's Bobby Stevenson.

Lukhona Mnguni, head of research at Rivonia Circle, joined Eusebius McKaiser on his TimesLIVE podcast to discuss the results of polling data and other research his organisation commissioned and worked on with Ipsos.

The discussion started with an explanation of the research methodology. McKaiser pressure-tested the integrity of political polling in South Africa generally, raising concerns about demographic representation, sample size and assumptions about telephony and so on. Mnguni conceded the importance of methodological hygiene, but explained that qualitative and quantitative methods were drawn on to ensure the results were "robust".

The meat of the discussion was about the political sentiments of registered voters. Mnguni unpacked their dominant concerns, with unemployment the most worrisome. Others included crime, corruption, blackouts and the rising cost of living. These factors, voters indicated to pollsters, were inadequately addressed by political parties. In terms of governance, about 74% of respondents thought the country was heading in the wrong direction, in no small part due to their five major concerns not being adequately addressed.

The conversation between McKaiser and Mnguni then segued to the implications for democracy and what practical and strategic lessons political parties ought to read from these results. Mnguni was adamant that a sceptical conclusion about the state of our democracy was not unavoidable, but depended on political parties humbling themselves, taking voters seriously, listening to them and shifting from critiquing each other to offering solutions to voters' biggest concerns.

One of the biggest cocaine busts in South Africa’s history, on the misty shores of Saldanha Bay, lifted the lid on an international drug-smuggling ring led by the Bulgarian mafia. But the syndicate brought more than just the drug to this country's shores.
Cape of Cocaine is a mini podcast series unpacking the group's operations and its dealings in South Africa. It's a tale of drugs, ghost ships, corruption and assassinations.
Join me, Orrin Singh, every Monday from November 14 as I delve into the inner workings of the Bulgarian Mafia’s operations on our shores, talking to journalists, investigators, partygoers and gangsters, among others.. Cape of Cocaine is brought to you by Boots on the Ground, a TimesLIVE and Arena Holdings production.

"I have lost a lot of money in business, R2.3 million", says Dino Ndlovu

Public servants affiliated to the Public Servants' Association (PSA) are expected to embark on a nationwide strike on Thursday over wage increases and other demands. Union members, who last received raises in 2019, are demanding a 6.5% increase against governments 3% offer said to be implemented this month. According to the PSA's John Teffo, a second strike is in the pipeline if their demands are not met.

ANC deputy secretary-general hopeful Nomvula Mokonyane opens up to Sunday Times Politics weekly about dirty politics, why she is contesting and corruption-accused Bosasa.
She is hoping to win an ANC secretary-general position when the party holds its elective conference next month.
The former environmental affairs minister hosts Kgothatso Madisa at her home and reflects on her relationship with late ANC acting secretary-general and anti-apartheid activist Jessie Yasmin Duarte.
Mokonyane describes herself as a community activist and wants the party’s headquarters, Luthuli House, to be a vibrant house full of activists.

It is every person’s nightmare: receiving a ransom demand in exchange for the release of a loved one.

And for a Gqeberha woman, Roxy Visagie, that nightmare became a reality recently when she received a call from her brother saying he had been kidnapped.

For three days, Divan Visagie was tied up, beaten and forced to phone his hysterical sister to negotiate his ransom after he was kidnapped and held hostage in Johannesburg.

He had attended the Johannesburg Pride event on October 28 and 29 and was scheduled to travel back to Gqeberha that Monday.

However, Divan never made it to the terminus where he was scheduled to board a bus home.

Instead, Roxy received a chilling phone call that afternoon.

Divan told her he had been taken and his kidnappers demanded R40,000 for his release.

“I just had to put on the best game face ever. I couldn’t break, I had to be strong for him,” Roxy says in Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week of her immediate reaction after speaking to Divan.

What followed was an investigation drawing on the expertise of Gqeberha private investigator Des Finnis of Uniq Investigations, who worked with the police’s crime intelligence and the Bedfordview police to ensure Divan was brought home safely.

In 2008, the body of 28-year-old Norman Watermeyer was discovered after he had been missing for several days. When one dogged detective was assigned to the case, he realized he had seen this MO before, and he knew the perpetrator well. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)

The seven men accused of killing Zimbabwean Elvis Nyathi were granted R3,000 bail each in the Randburg magistrate’s court on Friday. Nyathi was killed in a mob attack during unrest in Diepsloot in April over increased crime in the area, allegedly committed by foreigners.

Many South Africans are facing rising interest rates, growing inflation and 25% less take-home pay than they had in 2016 according to the country’s largest debt counsellor, DebtBusters.

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, we speak to economist Dawie Roodt on budgeting, interest rates and the fuel price increases expected for rest of the year.

The economics around SA’s automotive sector is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by David Furlonger from the Financial Mail, who specialises in SA's automotive industry.

Topics of discussion include: supply chains issues in the automotive sector; disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine; import versus export of locally produced vehicles; consumer demand; and an outlook for the sector.

Nirdev Desai, head of Sales at PSG Wealth, discusses the relevance of cash and cash-like investments within portfolios, questions whether cash, money market funds and other fixed-income assets are indeed risk free, and highlights the difference between local cash assets and those from developed markets such as the US.

A recent study shows SA is the most dangerous country in which to drive. Residents in Greymont, Johannesburg, a local security company and a councillor reported a huge hole in a main road to the Johannesburg Roads Agency and Johannesburg Water several times before it swallowed a car four months later.

At 13 years old, Cass Collier left swimming when he discovered his passion for surfing.

Cass Collier attributed his 41-year journey in the ocean to his father who taught him how to swim when he was just nine years old. At the time, SA was still racially segregated but this did not prevent the two from doing what they loved.

Mayhem broke out at Soweto school on Friday after the arrest of a Grade 9 pupil for allegedly stabbing to death a Grade 10 pupil over an alleged incident of bullying.

Gauteng education department spokesperson Steve Mabona said Thaba-Jabula Secondary School in Pimville had to be dismissed early after parents arrived demanding the release of the arrested boy while pupils began fighting among themselves.

Ghana legend Hans Adu Sarpei, who shaped his career playing for Ghana and top tier clubs in Germany, speaks to Robert Marawa on #MSW about playing, coaching and the challenges of football in SA, west Africa and at club level around the world.

Premier Oscar Mabuyane has bagged a second term at the helm of the ANC in the Eastern Cape after beating rival Babalo Madikizela in a hotly contested battle for the position of chair at the weekend. In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Mabuyane on how he intends to use his second term in office.

The cost of cyber attacks on small businesses in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Kabelo Makwane, managing executive for cloud, hosting and security at Vodacom Business.

Topics of discussion include: Vodacom and Accenture cyber security partnership for small business digital security services; the state of security in SA’s small business sector; the business model; and the cost of data breaches and hacking on an enterprise.

A fearless nurse managed to calm a gunman inside a Cape Town hospital by hugging him and chatting until he agreed to be sedated.

“I walked towards him and hugged him,” said Sister Diane Seale from New Somerset Hospital where Jaun-Paul Carl Malgas allegedly shot dead two patients and a policeman on Saturday night

“As I entered the second floor, I noticed a body on the floor in the corridor, but my eye caught the patient with the gun in his hand. I walked straight to him and made eye contact.

“I escorted him into a cubicle. He told me to close the door. That also afforded our staff [the chance] to attend to the policeman who had been shot. I felt I could calm him down a bit.

“Though I noted two patients had been shot and were deceased, there were still two patients who were alive that I needed to save. I kept him seated, standing in front of him, so that these patients were kept out of harm’s way,” Seale told health department officials who shared her comments on Wednesday.

Three years ago judge president Phineas Mojapelo found that the display of the apartheid flag was a form of hate speech after the court considered the matter brought by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and SA Human Rights Commission. Today, the debate continues as Afriforum heads to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein, in an attempt to overturn the equality court ruling that declared the display of the flag a form of hate speech. AfriForum campaign officer Ernst van Zyl said while the group and its members do not display the flag, it is taking the matter to court because it believes there is an important distinction between free speech and hate speech. The lobby group holds that allowing the banning of unpopular symbols such as the old SA flag, will open up precedent for other forms of free speech to be limited.

We spoke to Xolani Matthews, CEO of the National Stokvel Body of SA (NSBSA), about the evolution of stokvels, regulation of the stokvel industry as well as using stokvels to develop the black township economy. www.sowetanlive.co.za

A personal crusade in pursuit of animal welfare is set to take Daily Dispatch contributor Daron Mann to war-ravaged Ukraine within the next few days. Daron, who is responsible for the weekly online podcasts The Daily Dispatch in Discussion with Daron Mann and That Weekend Feeling, will be accompanying well-known bear and big cat rescue specialist Lionel de Lange on a mission to rescue lions, abandoned in zoos or by private individuals, fleeing the armed conflict.

Former EFF secretary-general Godrich Gardee says it is painful knowing that while searching for his daughter, he drove past the house where she was possibly held captive and raped.

“It’s very painful to know I have been passing the place where everything happened without knowing. While we were busy with the search and rescue in bushes and mountains, we were passing the place where she was held and suffered so much abuse,” he told TimesLIVE in an exclusive interview on Tuesday.

In the latest edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE we explain a judgment handed down on Tuesday in the Western Cape High Court that directs Steinhoff to hand over, within 10 days, a 2019 PwC report it had commissioned to look into the 2017 collapse of the company. Financial Mail editor Rob Rose, who is the second applicant in the matter, explained why the judgment is important. First, the court made it clear Steinhoff cannot rely on the status of being a private company to escape the reach and scope of the Promotion of Access to Information Act. McKaiser and Rose discussed the importance of this legal conclusion in helping to ensure that not only the public sector but also private players are held maximally accountable for their actions. Second, McKaiser pointed out that the judgment not only asserted the importance of media freedom but related it to freedom of expression more fundamentally. Rose said the reason this matters is not to allow journalists to dig up information as an end in itself but ultimately to enable the public to know the facts about what is happening in society. McKaiser, agreeing with Rose, explained these rights are often wrongly seen as workplace demands from journalists but, in reality, both the right to freedom of expression and media freedom exist to ensure citizens are able to enjoy their political rights. Without a free flow of information that is not possible. That is why accessing a document like the PwC report is important, and the ruse of “legal privilege” was not accepted by the court. Finally, Rose told McKaiser he hopes the PwC report will be handed over rather than there being further legal resistance. McKaiser and Rose ended the discussion by considering the business and ethical reasons why Steinhoff should choose transparency instead of further troubling the courts.

On #MSW tonight Robert Marawa talks SAFA presidency succession controversy with Doctor Khumalo.

Sentencing proceedings in the case of murder mastermind Ntuthuko Shoba were postponed in the Johannesburg high court on Tuesday due to outstanding pre-sentencing reports. Shoba was found guilty in March this year of orchestrating the murder of his girlfriend Tshegofatso Pule in June 2020.

Former domestic worker Ntombizodwa Merriam Mahlangu obtained her BA degree in Human and Social Studies from UNISA in 2018 and now wants to help other helpers achieve the same success. Now, Mahlangu is launching a non-profit company, Help One Helper, to help others like her. Through this initiative, she aims to empower helpers such as domestic workers, gardeners, nannies and handymen to achieve their full potential and change their lives for the better. This entails providing information on how to enrol at varsity, providing career guidance and financial assistance.

Stage 2 load-shedding will be implemented from 5pm to 10pm on Tuesday, with the possibility of higher stages should any breakdowns occur during the day.

DA leader John Steenhuisen says the consequences of the war between Russia and Ukraine will be felt most by SA’s poorest during the winter. The price of staple foods, including maize and cooking oil, have been on the rise due to restrictions on Ukrainian exports through its ports. Steenhuisen warned that it will get worse before it gets better.

You don't hear a lot (or enough) about South Africa's Presidential Climate Commission but it is at the very centre of what happens to us as an economy over the next two decades. Unless the highly unlikely occurs and President Cyril Ramaphosa is somehow removed from office, It is this Commission that will decide what energy we will use and who will run it. It promises to be a difficult and often nasty job, messy and always controversial. An experienced public policy expert, activist and author, Dr Crispian Olver, is Executive Director of the Commission's secretariat. He tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge the commission is finalising a framework for a Just Transition, the first in a range of mountains it has to climb to get our economy off coal and into renewables. And yes, he's aware that people worry the Just Transition is simply the Arms Deal redux to decades later. Over his dead body but keeping the process free of corruption is one thing. Making the right decisions is another...

Eskom’s Phillip Dukashe has resigned as permanent group executive for Generation. The ailing power utility announced the resignation on Monday afternoon, calling Dukashe "a true, loyal asset to Eskom and the country." Rhulani Mathebula will act as Generation Executive while the recruitment process is in order. Mathebula was group executive for generation before Dukashe's appointment and has a history as power station GM.

In the latest edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Johan Botes, Partner and Head of the Employment & Compensation Practice at Baker McKenzie in Johannesburg on the new Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace. They discuss the key features of the new Code and also chat about why the new Code could be a timely slap in the face for bullies and sexual miscreants at work.

While food is part of our daily lives, it is not often that we think about what it is that goes into our bodies and how it makes us feel. Drawing from her life experiences and healing journey, Raine Dunn offers a variety of different services to enable people to find greater health and balance in their lives physically, mentally and spiritually.

In this week’s episode Divinity Roji has a conversation with her on the impact the food has on not just our bodies but our minds as well. We talk about focusing on giving our bodies nutrition, being deliberate about healing and the importance of equipping oneself with knowledge.

The government is repatriating hundreds of South Africans and their families, who for years fought for and aided the Islamic State (IS) in Syria, providing them with new identity documents and a means to resettle. A TimesLIVE investigation can reveal the repatriations — done through the international relations and cooperation and home affairs departments, with the State Security Agency’s (SSA) approval — began in 2019, shortly after IS’s caliphate in Syria and Iraq collapsed. The repatriations have met stiff resistance from SAPS and Hawks officers investigating terrorism cases. Anti-terrorism officers say repatriations are “growing SA’s IS ranks”, with police unable to effectively monitor returnees because of a lack of resources.

EFF leader Julius Malema and police minister Bheki Cele were among the speakers on Saturday at the funeral of Hillary Gardee, who was found dead after allegedly being shot in the back of her head. Cele said: “She had tough, bad last hours.” He said he would return to the family to provide more details. “It's a scary story.” Malema urged Cele to be on the same side as him and oppose bail on Monday.

The funeral service of Hillary Gardee is under way in Kamagugu in Nelspruit on Saturday. Hillary’s aunt, Shariffa Gardee, explained what they know about her disappearance and murder. “She was nowhere to be found and her phone was switched off,” her aunt said. On Friday police arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with Gardee’s murder. Police say they are cracking the case.

TimesLIVE contributor and analyst Eusebius McKaiser hosted a Twitter spaces conversation with senior Sunday Times investigative reporter Thanduxolo Jika in which they explored whether the latest instalment of the Zondo commission's report into state capture gets us closer to justice or not.

The first part of the conversation delved into some of the commission's findings to then explore the implications for our democracy. Jika, who has covered the state capture story for many years, detailed examples from part four of the Zondo report, such as the Free State asbestos debacle, that establishes the facts of grand-scale looting from the state.

Importantly, he points out, the commission was able to connect many dots forensically, such as former president Jacob Zuma's ubiquitous presence in the Gupta brothers' execution of their state capture project.

The centrality of Zuma is now well established. The losers are millions of people who did not receive state services they were legally entitled to and politically promised, such as the removal of asbestos.

Last week the Commission into State Capture, led by chief justice Raymond Zondo delivered its fourth report into state capture. So, in this episode of the Sunday Times Politics Weekly we reflect on the outcomes of the commission’s work, and whether SA is a better place after its revelations.

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we explore the performance of the construction sector post the Covid 19 pandemic.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Nicholas Fearnley, head of global construction forecasting, at Oxford Economics

The discussion focuses on the place of construction in aiding the global economic recovery post the Covid-19 pandemic; impact of rising inflation and supply chain issues on the sector; the effect of interest rates on building activity; geopolitical tensions; and an outlook going forward.

There have been growing calls from civil groups, activists, pupils and parents for the implementation of progressive school uniform guidelines for LGBTQIA+ pupils across South African schools. School uniform policies have previously been focused on affordability and accessibility. The current uniform policies are draft guidelines which allow departments and schools at a provincial level to interpret them in the way they see fit, which can be problematic if non-discriminatory guidelines are included.

Veteran golfer Mark McNulty has not lost his hunger for the game and is still searching for that “little bit of magic” even after 59 global victories as a professional.

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, McNulty, who is playing in the NMB Classic on the Sunshine Seniors Tour at Humewood Golf Club this week, speaks about golf in his late 60s, the condition of the Gqeberha links and competing in howling winds.

Between 2010 and 2011 a serial predator was hunting young girls in various towns around Gauteng. When it became clear that his crimes were predominantly being committed on a Sunday, he became known as The Sunday Rapist. He soon escalated, though, and in the most horrific of ways. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)

A Soweto man who raped his neighbour’s 11-month-old puppy has been sentenced to eight years behind bars by the Roodepoort magistrate's court.

Mojalesa Mofokeng was found guilty of bestiality.

Tonight on #MSW - Robert Marawa talks to Thamsanqa Gabuza - striker for SuperSport United.

Also known as "The NextGen Stokvel" or "Stokvel 2.0", the organisation is registered as a private company and uses the stokvel vehicle to take advantage of unrealised capital gains and market inefficiencies. www.sowetanlive.co.za

During a visit to the Gardee family home, EFF leader Julius Malema said he could not guarantee what would happen if he was to find those responsible for the murder of postgraduate student Hillary Gardee, 28, daughter of former EFF secretary-general and attorney Godrich Gardee.

Poet and activist Ntsiki Mazwai was one of many who expressed her dismay at a video clip of dancer and reality TV star Zodwa Wabantu dancing at a gig with her traditional beads on.

Zodwa has openly accepted and embraced her ancestral calling and has taken to social media to share every step of her journey.

TshisaLIVE caught up with Ntsiki, who said seeing video images like that of somebody who has taken a spiritual covenant should spark an uproar. According to Ntsiki, those who brought African spirtuality into disrepute should be fined.

What may seem like taboo in traditional constructs where conduct is concerned, to dancer and reality TV star Zodwa Wabantu it is just a job. Zodwa, who has openly accepted her ancestral calling, recently sparked debate after a video clip of her dancing at a gig with her beads on made the rounds.

Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Zodwa said as long as she is appeasing them (ancestors), she is OK, adding she wont take off her beads because of the job.“Anything I do it is taboo, it is extra.” Zodwa said she believes the work she does is not in any way hindering her calling.

Eskom anticipates its “old and unreliable” system will be unable to handle the demand for power this winter.

COO Jan Oberholzer said they will try their best to keep the lights on but SA should not count on it.

The power utility implemented stage 2 load-shedding on Tuesday.

Two organisations — Green Connection and The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) — have filed separate applications in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria challenging the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) in court over the electricity generation licences it has granted to Turkish energy giant Karpowership to provide SA with power through a controversial 20-year deal.

The Nersa licences, if activated, will result in the delivery of electricity to the Eskom grid from gas turbines installed on a fleet of floating powerships in Richards Bay, Saldanha Bay and the Port of Ngqura.

But what exactly is Karpowership and what makes this deal so controversial?

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Green Connection community outreach co-ordinator Neville van Rooy and Outa’s Brendan Slade about why they are opposing the licences.

It is too late to avoid the impact of climate change which, according to experts at the Centre for Environmental Rights, can already be felt across the country.

After SA experienced devastating flooding in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape which devastated infrastructure, displaced thousands and led to the deaths of 435 people, President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the flood-stricken areas. He said the flooding was a result of climate change and SA would need to improve its disaster response.

According to Centre for Environmental Rights climate advocacy lawyer Brandon Abdinor and environmental futures and strategist researcher and consultant Prof Nicholas King, the president was correct

Another #MSW exclusive - Robert Marawa speaks to Orlando Pirates legend Lucky Lekgwathi.

Is the ANC too far gone to modernise? That was the framing question of this episode of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, in which ANC member Chrispin Phiri articulated his critique of his party’s suboptimal internal electoral processes.

That was the framing question of this latest episode of Eusebius on TimesLIVE in which ANC member Chrispin Phiri articulated his critique of his party's suboptimal internal electoral processes. The first part of the discussion reflected on the history of the party that has led to an opaque and insufficiently democratic set of practices. Phiri argues that historically the party had seen some candidates as endowed with the ideal skills for certain leadership positions but that this had the inadvertent effect of reducing internal contestation at times. Alternatively, at other times, there appears to be vigorous contestation but there are no clear rules around articulating and defending one's vision and candidacy. There should be, he argues, more demanding threshold criteria for anyone wishing to get elected. Such a modern demand for publicly defending your vision and candidacy has not taken root within the organisation. This leads, at times, to internal electoral contests collapsing into sheer populism. Phiri added that even for branches it is undesirable to not be able to then offer substantive explanations and reasons in support of those they nominate to positions of leadership. He agreed with TimesLIVE contributor and analyst McKaiser that one consequence of this substantively anti-democratic culture is that some ANC cadres, not used to the demands of offering reasons for their views and actions, unsurprisingly carry that attitude into the state, and then not doing well as civil servants when the law demands of them to offer reasons for how they exercise state power. There is therefore a clear connection between the antiquated ANC elections culture, and some of the cultural problems within the state that lead to unlawful and unethical behaviour.

As digital sex crimes become more prevalent, it is vital that we understand how these crimes take place and what adults and children can do to avoid falling victim to online predators. Colonel Kirsten Clark, Section Commander of the Investigative Psychology Section of SAPS in the Western Cape shares her insights into these crimes (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)

Eskom has set up a team to review the latest state capture report which found that former president Jacob Zuma played a key role in helping the Gupta family capture the entity.

Eskom board chair Professor Malegapuru Makgoba said on Friday that state capture and its agents had caused immense harm to the entity over many years.

Eastern Province rugby captain Garrick Mattheus is expecting fierce opposition from the Border Bulldogs in a Carling Currie Cup First Division clash at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.

EP’s Elephants are determined to land a killer blow against a wounded Border Bulldogs outfit.

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, Mattheus and Bulldogs coach Lumumba Currie speak about the upcoming game.

Robert Marawa speaks to newly crowned PSL champions, Peter Shalulile and George Maluleka of Sundowns FC. And exciting news as South Africa's Patience Shikwambana is to Chair the 2023 Netball World Cup Board.

Motorists with expired driving licences will face the music from May 5. “There will be no further extension of the grace period,” transport minister Fikile Mbalula said on Thursday. There are currently 1.3-million motorists with expired licences yet to be renewed.

Scores of farmworkers, joined by residents, protested for almost a week in the Kirkwood area, demanding an hourly wage increase of R6.81 and a 30% limit on the hiring of foreigners

Workers are paid R23.19 an hour but want this increased to R30.

A farmworker was shot dead at the protest when protesters clashed with armed security guards hired by farmers as well as police.

Benito Moses, 35, was found unconscious and covered in blood on a hill that overlooks the Habata Boerdery farm.

On Behind the Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Sundays River Valley Citrus Company chief executive Hannes de Waal and Sundays River Sanco chair Patrick Banayi.

On #MSW Robert Marawa speaks to Cricket South Africa's Chairperson Lawson Naidoo after an arbitration ruling cleared former captain and CEO Graeme Smith of racism. Amazulu FC's new caretaker coach- Brandon Truter - is also in the hot seat.

The first witness in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Sgt Thabo Mosia, told the high court in Pretoria that there was no evidence of tampering at the crime scene where the soccer player was killed in October 2014. The place in question was the home of the mother of singer Kelly Khumalo, Meyiwa’s girlfriend at the time. Mosia, a forensics expert, detailed what occurred during his visits to the home, including the evidence he collected and the people present.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has told parliament there will measures to strengthen oversight and accountability for funds allocated for flood relief. Ramaphosa said the funds must be spent effectively and briefly outlined how they will be monitored.

Robert Marawa is joined in the studio by Khurishi Mphahlele, the Chairman of Baroka FC, after the removal of the team's head coach. Also in the studio is the Head Coach of the side that needs only one more point to secure the PSL league, Mamelodi Sundowns' Manqoba Mngqithi.

Jeff Ryan of AWCape and Yolandi Esterhuizen of Sage explain how automated payroll systems can assist with tax compliance. They also point out that, in order to use this technology most effectively, it's important to have right people and training procedures in place too.

When Anisha and Joey van Niekerk went missing on the 11th of December 2017, their families immediately suspected foul play. What they could not know, is that their loved ones had fallen victim to a man whose greed knew no bounds, and he'd killed before (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)

When we considering what makes a good and healthy relationship we hardly ever actually put ourselves as the people in the relationship on the list. We have all seen the step list that consists of different do’s and don’ts, right and wrongs but miss the key component of which are the individuals that come together to make the couple.

In this episode Divinity Roji hosts relationship experts Mo and Phindi to delve into how the wellness of the individuals in a relationship is a huge contributor to the wellness of the relationship. The conversation covers boundaries, expectations, being vulnerable and establishing trust and closes off with the elements that are key in almost guaranteeing the success of being together.

The Ukraine-Russia conflict will mark two months on Sunday. We look back at SA’s stance and hear from a Ukranian citizen in the capital Kyiv.

EP Rugby CEO Thando Manana is among a group of SA sport executives jetting off to the US in May to attend the SuperSport Industry Leaders programme at the University of San Francisco.

There, the group will attend academic learning visits with a range of collegiate and professional sport organisations in the San Francisco Bay area, including the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Stanford Athletics.

“It will be a great opportunity to see first-hand how they go about their business on and off the field,” Manana told The Herald earlier this week.

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, Manana tells us a bit more and also dips into the state of rugby in SA.

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary of what you had to say about the president’s pledge that no money meant for relief in KZN will land up in the hands of the corrupt.

On #MSW Robert Marawa is joined in the studio by the CEO of Tanzania-based Simba FC, Barbara Gonzalez, after controversial claims by the coach of Orlando Pirates that the team was handled poorly by officials before, during and after the 1-0 loss to Simba FC in the CAF Confederation Cup match in Dar es Salaam last Sunday.

ANC Eastern Cape provincial task team members Oscar Mabuyane, Babalo Madikizela and Mlibo Qoboshiyane are set to go head to head in the upcoming provincial elective conference. Madikizela, who is currently the ANC's provincial treasurer Eastern Cape MEC for Public Works and sitting premier Mabuyane talk to Daron Mann about the on-again-off-again scheduling of the conference, which was again announced to be going forward less than an hour after the interviews were recorded, followed by a statement refuting this.

Operation Dudula has long held that it is not a xenephobic or violent movement and that it is being greatly misrepresented by the media and certain politicians.

Operation Dudula again formed a major feature of SA's news cycles following a death in Pimville in Soweto on Monday.

A group of people, allegedly South African residents of Pimville, together with Operation Dudula members from the community, marched on Monday to protest against continuous power outages due to cable theft. The group alleged that they could trace the theft to a group of undocumented foreign nationals, who live in the area. During a community march to confront the foreign nationals Kgomotso Vincent Diale, a father of two, died in circumstances which are under investigation by police.

Following Diale’s death Operation Dudula leader Nhlanhla 'Lux' addressed community members in Soweto, reiterating that the organisation and the people of the community are not vigilantes’ but that they have been misbranded by media houses.

In an attempt to allow Operation Dudula to clarify its mission, aims and purpose TimesLIVE allowed a national executive member and representative from the organisation, Nango Enoch, to outline their intentions and debunk what the movement believes to be misconceptions spread by the media.

University of Western Cape gender and religion scholar Professor Sarojini Nadar responded to an article by TimesLIVE analyst and contributor, Eusebius McKaiser, in which he had argues that the God he was taught about in Catholicism does not exist. McKaiser argues that the characteristics of being all-loving, all-powerful and all-knowing are incompatible with the existence of natural evils like devastating floods and earthquakes. Nadar did not reject all of McKaiser' philosophical analysis, but expanded the conversation by explaining why she had abandoned, in her own personal journey and academic work, a conception of God that invokes notions of "might, masculinity and militarism." In this edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, Nadar expands on the conversation that had begun on TimesLIVE. She started off by sharing her personal journey from a Pentecostal upbringing to her discovery of black, feminist and queer works which engage her faith. Thereafter, McKaiser challenged Nadar on whether the very idea of a transcendental being is necessary in order for one to be committed to black radical thought, feminism and justice. They also discussed the strategic importance of engaging and working with religious communities in order to achieve social justice in society, regardless of what one thinks about the metaphysical claims of those who believe in a supernatural being. Nadar and McKaiser also reflected on religion and humour, and whether it is ever wrong to have playful discussion about religious beliefs. They ended the episode by debating whether or not it is important for religious beliefs to be true or whether religious beliefs and practices can be defended wholly instrumentally by appealing to the (potential) benefits for individuals and society.

On this action packed episode of #MSW, Advocate Karabo Tshabuse on the ruling from the international Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) around the Glad Africa title challenge from Royal AM against Sekhukhune FC. Robert Marawa also speaks to Sundowns player Grant Kekana and Sundowns Supporter Mobilisation manager, Alex Shakoane.

Police minister Bheki Cele was in Soweto on Wednesday April 20 2022 following violent clashes and shootings in Kliptown and surrounding areas earlier this week, after a march sparked by cable theft in the area and a lack of adequate policing to deal with such crimes.

Load-shedding will be reduced to stage 3 at 10pm and remain in force until Friday, Eskom said in an update on Wednesday afternoon.

To date, the Masedi Education Projects Stokvel has assisted two schools in the Limpopo province, with one of the schools being able to hire seven staff members after renovations. With an estimated worth of R1.9million, the stokvel is expected to start on its third school soon. www.sowetanlive.co.za

In just one week in April, at least five people, including an innocent bystander who was caught in the crossfire in broad daylight, were killed in Walmer Township in what police believe are well-orchestrated hit murders.

Dubbed one of Gqeberha’s most violent and dangerous policing precincts, residents here live in fear as criminals — some posing as police officers — carry out their reign of terror.

In October, another spate of violent killings in the area prompted a visit from police minister Bheki Cele, but promises to refurbish and reopen the satellite station in Fountain Avenue have not been fulfilled.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to reporter Riaan Marais and Ward 4 councillor Nozuko Mbambo about what exactly is happening in Walmer Township.

MSW talks to respected sports journalist and TimesLIVE sports editor Mark Strydom, unpacking controversial player, coach and team issues in South African football at the moment. Robert Marawa is also joined by Tanzanian sports journalist Juma Ayo on the off-the-field issues between Simba FC and Orlando Pirates.

Speaking at a press briefing, Eskom group executive for generation Philip Dukashe said load-shedding would be reassessed on Friday. The briefing came shortly after the power utility announced load-shedding would be ramped up to stage 4 for the remainder of the week.The rolling blackouts are due to a loss of generation capacity as a result of unplanned breakdowns of risk units that were unable to be maintained as planned over the wet and cold Easter weekend.

Sunday Times senior investigative reporter Sabelo Skiti was a guest on Eusebius on TimesLIVE, discussing parliament's ethics committee's decision to exonerate former health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize on accusations of violating the parliamentary code of ethics. The committee found that, in essence, Mkhize did not breach the code because his son, who allegedly benefited from a Digital Vibes tender in the health ministry, is not a close family member, as per the definition of close family membership as specified in the code. His adult son, concluded the committee, is not a dependent of the minister and thus the code of ethics is not implicated. The committee also concluded that the former minister cannot be said to have benefited from malfeasance related to renovations at a property in his name since the paper trail does not indict him in his own name but that of some other Mkhize who was doing the transactions, and receiving invoices, related to the renovations. Skiti explained in this podcast episode the factual detail that undermines the ethics committee's counter-intuitive conclusions about Mkhize. When the paper trail, and chronology of events related to the R150 million communications tender scandal, is properly analysed, argues Skiti, it is irresistible to conclude wrongdoing on the part of the former minister. McKaiser and Skiti also discuss the unconvincing narrow interpretation of the code of ethics, agreeing that an exploration of the purpose of the legislation and the intention of the drafters, could easily have enabled the committee to hold the former minister accountable, knowing they are doing so lawfully. They end the podcast by discussing several serious negative implications for both Mkhize and parliament itself resulting from this flagrant disregard of the constitutional duty to provide effective oversight over cabinet.

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday evening that cabinet had resolved to declare a national state of disaster to provide relief to KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape which had been extensively damaged by floods.

Nearly 4,000 homes had been destroyed in KwaZulu-Natal and more than 40,000 people had been displaced by the floods.

Tulani Madala, popularly known as Tulz, might not have won the R2m grand prize for season 3 of Big Brother Mzansi, but the strides he took on the show have given him a promising future in the entertainment space. “I've made the decision to not rush and take my time with this. I've gained so much attention that I don't want my next move to be rushed. I definitely want to go into broadcasting, radio, podcasting and when I do it, it needs to be done correctly.” He's always had a knack for radio and television with experience as a radio presenter and voice-over artist. Back home, Tulz and his friend opened an NGO with the mission of empowering young people in the province, which is a mission that was put on pause when he joined the show.

Since the start of the pandemic many SA artists lost their incomes and livelihoods as the sector depends on audiences to attend their shows.

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann, we catch up with South African comedian Stuart Taylor as he talks about his post lockdown productions.

Mystery and fear have always surrounded prison gangs, especially the infamous Numbers gangs. In today's episode we strip away the veil and reveal the truth behind prison gangs in South Africa with the help of criminologist, Dr. Liza Grobler (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)

Another exclusive on #MSW - Robert Marawa speaks to former Supersport United coach Kaitano Tembo, whose sudden sacking this week came as a surprise to many football fans. Marawa also catches up with Siya Loyilane, acting CEO of the SA Football Supporters Association, on the subject of fan support at stadiums.

Rapper AKA made headlines in March when he took to his social media with excitement to share the legal documents and a ruling stating that a partnership agreement between him and Makhuducom Media is valid. The rapper has been in a long legal battle after he was snubbed from season two of The BraaiShow which aired on SABC 1 with rapper Cassper Nyovest at the helm. TshisaLIVE spoke to legal experts to make sense on of the legalities around AKA's legal battles and to break down trademark, copyright and ownership rights

Racial politics and the rise of ethnic pride, are on the agenda for the Sunday Times Politics Weekly, this week.

Recently, a new organisation, purportedly standing for the rights of coloured people, or the 'brown people', as it put it, was announced. It was met with skepticism from many quarters. We looks at the question of group identity, specifically so-called coloured identity, as part of our national conversation.

Joining our host, Mike Siluma, are journalist, academic and author of “Too White to be Coloured, Too Coloured to be Black”, Ismail Lagardien and long-time social and labour activist and former deputy general secretary of the National Union of Metalworkers Karl Cloete.

The panel untangles racial politics, the feeling of othering that the coloured community in SA is subject to, the danger or ethnic and racial tribalism and the undeniable decline of nonracialism as a form of popular thinking in SA.

A new sub-lineages of the Omicron variant of the Covid-19 has been discovered by Researchers in Botswana and South Africa. The WHO announced that the sub-lineages have so far been identified in four people in Botswana and 23 in South Africa. Outside Africa, the BA.4 and the BA.5 sub-lineages have been confirmed in Belgium, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom.At this stage researchers say that little is known about the sub-lineages known as BA.4 and BA.5, but that we ought not to worry, because hospitalization, infections and death figures have not spikes.

While Eskom says it is still on track to suspend load-shedding at 5am on Friday, it has warned of the possibility of load-shedding next week. Eskom said the planned suspension of load-shedding is due, in part, to the lower demand expected over the weekend, however the power utility said the power system remains fragile. According to Eskom, it will undertake opportunity maintenance during the low demand weekend to address some risks on running units.

Following the still mounting death toll, which has now surpassed 300 people, and the announcement late last night that the recent flooding in KZN has officially been classified as a Provincial Disaster, disaster relief NGO Gift of the Givers Chairman and Founder Dr Imtiaz Sooliman offered a statement on what the foundation is doing and where it is still in need of aid.

Robert Marawa talks to Golden Arrows coach Lehlohonolo Seema after the side's 6-0 loss to Sundowns and after being sacked earlier in the day. Also on the line is Dr Jerome Mampane after the horrific head injury in the game between Pirates and Baroka the night before. And special guest in the studio is veteran player Jabulani "Hosi ya mina" Maluleke.

President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the flood-ravaged areas of KZN on Wednesday to assess the damage caused by the recent heavy rains in the province. Ramaphosa was accompanied by several government officials at provincial and national level.

In this podcast, Iron Mountain SA's MD Takalane Rose Khashane highlights some surprising data risks brought about by employees working from home and how companies can combat these risks to build a resilient business strategy.

Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter says the power utility has come to an arrangement with the eThekwini district leadership and has suspended load-shedding in the area. KwaZulu-Natal is dealing with devastating flooding that destroyed homes and crucial infrastructure and killed dozens. De Ruyter emphasised in a media briefing on Wednesday morning that unplanned outages and system failures are “uncomfortably high” and that two decades of sub-par maintenance has left the utility in a difficult position, with a generation capacity shortfall of 3,518 megawatts. De Ruyter outlined how neglect for the inclusion of new generating capacity over the past two decades has hamstrung the utility into resorting to load-shedding to conduct routine maintenance. He said Eskom is working tirelessly to bring load-shedding to an end.

As heavy rains have wreaked havoc in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, scenes of collapsed roads, sinkholes, flooded homes and washed-away infrastructure stream onto social media platforms. Forecaster with WeatherSA, Wayne Venter, explained that it is normal to see a Cut-Off Low (COL) pressure system during this time of the year. A COL is a system that develops south of South Africa, and usually lasts up to 6 days. A COL moves slowly over a region leading to heavy rainfall in confined area's. However, Venter points out that the amount of rainfall associated with this particular system has lead to record amount of rainfall seen over the past 24hr period in the KZN region. Venter also provides the services predicted forecast for the next two weeks.

Group CEO Andre de Ruyter and members of the Eskom management team provided an update on system challenges. A number of issues were addressed, including generation capacity, maintenance plans and effects of heavy rains in KwaZulu-Natal on the province’s power capacity and in the rest of the country.

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on the R350 social relief of distress (SRD) that have not been collected from the first and second cycles at the SA Post Office (SAPO).

MSW talks to celebrity boxing champ NaakMusiq after his spectacular defeat of fellow-musician Cassper Nyovest. His trainer Xolisani Ndongeni gives insights into what it takes to prepare fighters for a professional bout, and Justice Minister Ronald Lamola calls in to congratulate the warrior musicians. Also in discussion with Robert Marawa is legendary former coach Mushin Ertugral, about the commemoration of a dark day in South Africa 21 years ago when 43 people died after a stampede during a Chiefs Pirates game at Ellis Park.

The corruption and fraud trial of former president Jacob Zuma was again postponed in the Pietermaritzburg High Court. According to judge Piet Koen, this was to allow the finalisation of his appeal process before the Supreme Court of Appeal. Zuma has continued attempts to have state prosecutor advocate Billy Downer removed from the trial.

Ukraine Ambassador to South Africa, Liubov Abravitova tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that preparations for her President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to take a call from President Cyril Ramaphosa are afoot but, boy, is it hard getting the attention of senior figures around Ramaphosa. The sooner she gets to talk to senior members of the government and can build some context for a call with her boss in Kiev, the sooner the phone call can happen. "Both presidents need this call," she says. For Ramaphosa, that's putting it mildly. Diplomacy and cheery read-outs of calls with world leaders aside, the Europeans, especially, are furious with South Africa's tacit support for Vladimir Putin's invasion.

Well-known South African author and commentator Sisonke Msimang examined the multiple meanings and implications of violence against foreign nationals as a guest on Eusebius on TimesLIVE. In the first part of the conversation, they develop a thick account of what it all means.

McKaiser argues that while 1994 represents a genuine rupture in South African political history, echoes of apartheid South Africa cannot be ignored, such as the dompas system that sought to regulate who can live and work in particular parts of the country. Msimang, agreeing with the analogy, added other insights such as the marking out of some bodies as legitimate and others not. The dehumanising of the apartheid-era 'othering' is being reproduced in this moment of anti-foreigner violence and populist politics.

Msimang conceded that legitimate popular discontent with the material conditions under which millions of impoverished black South Africans live, account in part for the anti-foreigner turn. However, she cautioned against the use of explanatory models to turn a blind eye to naked bigotry. Going further, she argues that Afrophobia unites many South Africans across our class, language and geographic differences.

McKaiser and Msimang both argue that South African political parties are preying on legitimate discontent, tapping into the frustrations of South Africans by whipping up anti-foreigner sentiment. Citizens should put the state on trial, they argue, and not foreigners as such. Even the governing African National Congress, they caution, is pulling a fast one by showing solidarity with citizens in this moment as a way to avoid being judged for a failing bureaucracy they should take responsibility for.

Msimang ended the episode with a brief sketch of a pan-African cosmopolitanism that we should forge, against the violent and exclusionary politics of othering and hating our neighbours.

The trial of five men accused of footballer Senzo Meyiwa’s murder has been postponed for legal representatives to consult their clients after the disclosure in court on Monday that the state has evidence from people who require witness protection. The former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper was shot dead in October 2014 in what was described as a botched robbery in Vosloorus, east of Johannesburg, in the presence of his girlfriend Kelly Khumalo, her mother Ntombi, sister Zandi, Zandi’s boyfriend Longwe Twala and his friends Mthokozisi Twala and Tumelo Madlala. Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, Bongani Sandiso Ntanzi, Mthobisi Prince Mncube, Mthokoziseni Maphisa and Sifisokuhle Nkani Ntuli are charged with murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, possession of firearms without a licence and possession of ammunition.

With a lot of people going back into the workplace and anxieties are flared, this makes us forced to face the elephant that has been in the room of work place toxicity. It is as though working from home had provided an escape that was desperately needed and employees are not feeling like they are going back into safe environments. This is the time that we can take to question where we sit in our roles by examining what kind of experiences are we contributing to. In this episode Divinity Roji is joined by Megan De Klerk and Sihle Bolani and they talk about what work place toxicity is and how we can be the agents of the change that we want to see.

A new trend that has resulted in school pupils being hospitalised has prompted authorities to issue warnings against “space cakes”. These are edible treats containing cannabis or other dangerous substances — generally baked by pupils who sell them to other children — that have been gaining popularity. Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi on Sunday issued an alert saying he was “concerned with the ongoing trend of learners consuming ‘space cakes’”.

A delegation of government officials including Police Minister Bheki Cele and Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi visited the informal settlement of Diepsloot on Friday to address residents after a wave of protests this week. Cele assured residents that the police were dealing with the cases related to crime especially murders in the area. Dr. Motsoaledi said the issue of undocumented foreign nationals entering the country's boarders is an ongoing issue that is being addressed by the department and that a boarder management authority would soon be launched.

15 first-year female students in no holds barred recorded interviews with University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) researchers, implicated senior students, including some members of the student representative council (SRC) and the institution's department of student residence affairs (DSRA), whom they accused of treating them like "fresh meat".They spoke of coercion, especially when transactional sexual relations were resisted, in the" Fresh Meat: First year female students negotiating sexual violence on campus residences" study, published last month in the South African Journal of Higher Education.The study was conducted pre-Covid-19 to determine how young women experience and negotiate gender, sexuality and violence on campus residences.Female students, past and present, who were not part of the study and spoke on condition of anonymity to the Sunday Times, this week told how they witnessed their peers being coerced, experienced insinuations of sex to guarantee accommodation at campus residences by "connected" seniors, and were fleeced out of thousands of rands in a bid to secure rooms. A student, who will graduate in coming weeks, said she paid R4000 to a student who claimed he was connected to SRC members who would secure her a room on campus in her first year but made off with her money.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has campaigned on a policy of clean governance, but when it comes to cleaning up the ANC he seems to be all bark and no bite. This week on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly, our panel looks at the question of ethics in political and other leadership in society. Why? Because, as you may know, the ANC in Mpumalanga has elected someone who is facing charges of murder — treasurer Mandla Msibi — flying in the face of Ramaphosa’s campaign to clean up the party’s tarnished image. While Ramaphosa had words with the voting delegates during his closing address, little was done to prevent the appointment. In this week's discussion, we ask if it is too much to expect ethical political leadership in SA. Who — if any — of our politicians are for clean governance, and why Ramaphosa would not intervene in an appointment with his own reputation on the line?

SA’s investment case in light of the recent Moody's outlook is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by George Glynos, co-founder, director and head of research at ETM Analytics.

Topics of discussion include: Moody’s recent outlook for the SA economy; how financial markets have received the news; what still needs to be done for an upgrade in investment rating to happen; the recent surge of Covid-19 cases globally; and ongoing impact on the Russia-Ukraine war.

A main feature of the Splash Festival in previous years, the Nelson Mandela Pro Wrestling Extravaganza WRESTLEMONSTER, is not on this year’s programme.

Municipal officials confirmed this week the popular festival would go ahead over the Easter weekend, but Champions Pro Wrestling CEO Mark Beale said he was disappointed the wrestling event would not be part of the 2022 festival.

He said the event had in recent years attracted thousands of spectators, coupled with one of the largest anti-bullying campaigns at schools and places of safety across the metro.

The last event held at the Splash Festival in 2019 drew more than 20,000 people.

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann, Beale talks about what hosting the event here has meant for the Bay.

On #MSW Robert Marawa speaks to two stars from South Africa's netball fraternity - two women who have risen to the top of their sporting code in South Africa - and the rest of the continent. In the hot seats are SA Netball President Cecilia Molokwane and the sport's newly appointed CEO Blanche de la Guerre.

Police minister Bheki Cele and national police commissioner Fannie Masemola visited Diepsloot where community members are threatening to shut down the area. One person was burnt to death in an alleged mob attack on Wednesday night.

A witness from the SANDF took to the stand in the assault trial of EFF leader Julius Malema and MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi in the Randburg magistrate's court on Thursday. The pair are charged with assaulting a police officer at the funeral of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in April 2018 and pleaded not guilty.

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about ways in which organisations can spot potential corruption in procurement processes.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Leon Steyn, CEO at Dante Deo, a specialist IT sourcing and procurement firm.

Using his decades of experience gained in the profession Steyn says there are a number of leading indicators that organisations, managers and employees should be on the look out for in spotting graft. These include: direct instruction from an authorised person; bypassing of procedures and best practices; creation of a crisis; being made to use specific suppliers that are pre-selected; and staff being place extraordinary pressure to get certain deals over the line.

With South Africa's unemployment rate hitting record levels of over 35%, labour law reform is seen as a key avenue to help stimulate jobs and investment. This will, however, require political will and keener insights on the economic impact of policies. Host Evan Pickworth interviews Fritz Malan and Jan Norval from ENSafrica on the need for and progress on labour law reform in South Africa.

On Wednesday, April 6, EFF leader Julius Malema, alongside other party leaders, led the EFF picket dubbed “Land Day” at businessman Johann Rupert's farms in Stellenbosch. According to Malema, they had come to address white monopoly capital.

In this podcast, Adriaan Pask, PSG Wealth’s chief investment officer, reflects on the impact of the current geopolitical tension on inflation, interest rates and economic growth, and what this means for investors.

Government emergency medical services workers in Nelson Mandela are forced to deal with up to 150 emergencies a day.

That’s because there are only 234 of them serving the Bay’s more than 1.2-million residents.

The result: EMS workers so physically and mentally exhausted due to crippling staff shortages, they are now at breaking point.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we explore exactly what is behind the crisis.

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on EFF picketing outside Johann Rupert's farm in Mpumalanga and Western Cape

One of the candidates for the two Constitutional Court vacancies, judge David Unterhalter, on Tuesday admitted that he made a mistake when he decided on a matter that came before the Supreme Court of Appeal last year and the Constitutional Court this year.

The last candidate to be interviewed for a vacancy in the Constitutional Court, judge Owen Rogers, said on Tuesday he thinks the court of 11 justices is too small and too important to allow anything along the lines of a quota to determine who is part of it. Rogers, who is a judge in the Western Cape High Court, and four other candidates were interviewed by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for two vacancies in the apex court.

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary of Fana Mokoena’s calls for a united Africa to save the country from collapse

Hip hop star Cassper Nyovest has lost 18kg in 12 weeks to prepare for his boxing fight against actor and fellow musician Anga "Naakmusiq" Makubalo to be held in Sun City on Saturday, 9 April.

In an interview with sports broadcaster Robert Marawa on Marawa Sports Worldwide on Tuesday, the musician whose real name is Refiloe Phoolo, said he is down to the last stretch and has 4kg to lose to make 95kg, his goal weight for the fight. Cassper said he is confident that he will win.

Political analyst Ebrahim Fakir painted a dire picture on Eusebius on TimesLIVE about the true total cost of the leadership crisis within the governing African National Congress. With fellow political analyst and podcast host Eusebius McKaiser, Fakir explored the consequences of unethical leadership within the ANC going unpunished. Many examples, from the perjury conviction of former social development minister Bathabile Dlamini to murder-accused Mandla Msibi being elected as ANC Mpumalanga treasurer-general, suggest that unethical and even criminal conduct are not obstacles to occupying positions of leadership within the governing party. The nexus question of this edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE is what the democratic consequences of these trends are, given that the ANC is a massive social movement within our society, and (for now, still) the largest political party by some distance.

Citing robust empirical data, Fakir argues that there has been a sharp decline in the levels of public trust in various democratic institutions, including a decline in the public's trust of political parties. This, in turn, is also matched by increased levels of stay away from, and non-participation in, elections. This, he argues, does not bode well for the continued legitimacy of the governing ANC. Mckaiser and Fakir both explored, furthermore, how the impunity of criminal and unethical leaders result in poor governance, and thereby opening up space for populist politics, including dangerous anti-foreigner sentiments from various opposition leaders and parties, all capitalising on the discontent of the proverbial masses.

These two interlocutors also debated whether the ANC's confidence is justified that the party, as a social movement, has deep roots within communities, roots that mitigate against the critical analysis of commentators. Using empirical data, however, Fakir explained why such a view is evidence-insensitive, and argued that the ANC, in the best case scenario, might

Strong competent should be appointed in positions of authority in SA's courts, rather than "paying lip service" to the issue of gender transformation.This is according to Judge Fayeeza Kathree-Setiloane, who didn't hold back when she was questioned what message would sent out to South Africans should she be appointed judge in the Constitutional Court.During her interview with the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for one of two Constitutional Court vacancies on Tuesday Kathree-Setiloane was showered with well-wishes from a number of her interviewees - including EFF leader Julius Malema.

Co-operative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) minister, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has defended government’s decision to terminate the national state of disaster amid fears a fifth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

This as some parts of the world battle new variants and the fifth wave. Asked if this had been a wise decision and what it would mean for the country, Dlamini-Zuma said the state of the disaster could potentially come back into effect.

Advocate Alan Dodson, 61, would not be drawn into justifying how his appointment as a Constitutional Court judge would relate to transformation. Questions around the fact that he is a white male applying to fill one of two vacancies in the highest court in the land, featured prominently during his interview for the post in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

The Eastern Cape department of education was ordered by the Makhanda high court to ensure all public schools in the province have textbooks by the end of last month. Department spokesperson Malibongwe Mtima told TimesLIVE that by the end of Tuesday all schools would have textbooks. Khula Development Forum, represented by the Legal Resources Centre, took the department to court over its failure to deliver textbooks to pupils.

MSW goes to the heart of South African football, Robert Marawa speaks to Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos about the team's humiliating loss to France, declining confidence by fans in players and coaching staff, and the controversies surrounding several selections or absences from the national squad.

Using technology to influence customer behaviour is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Nick Durrant, founder and CEO of Bluegrass Digital, a local web, mobile and software outfit.

Topics of discussion include: how businesses can use data to improve customer experience; ways in which businesses can improve their data collection; tools that be used to map out a customer’s experience with a particular business; and ways in which data collected can be used to glean insights on customer behaviour.

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on the Jacob Zuma Foundation saing the recent ruling by the Supreme court of Appeals is "disappointing but not unexpected".

Supporters for Sibongile Mani, the Walter Sisulu University student convicted of stealing NSFAS funds have started the #JusticeForSibongile to have her sentence reduced to stop her from serving jail time.

In 1971, one of the biggest bank robberies in South African history took place in Commissioner Street, JHB. Police were convinced it was the work of a gang of sophisticated thieves. The truth was quite different. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal

President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared at the SA Human Rights Commission hearings into the July 2021 unrest on Friday. Ramaphosa accounted for his administration's response to the unrest and detailed the reformative actions taken by the state in the aftermath of the unprecedented events.

The ways in which SA’s brand perception, internationally, affects economic investment to the country is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sithembile Ntombela, acting CEO of Brand SA.

Topics of discussion include: ways in which the organisation gauges perception of SA’s brand; items that the team was looking to achieve at the Expo; how SA's campaign in Dubai turned out; highlights of successes and failures of the six months; what foreigners are most curious about when it comes to about SA; and the economic value of participating in such events.

ANC Women’s League (ANCWL) president Bathabile Dlamini was on Friday sentenced to a R200,000 fine for perjury, of which half was suspended.

If she does not pay, she faces four years’ imprisonment, of which two are suspended for five years.

This after the Johannesburg magistrate’s court recently found her guilty of perjury.

Apprehensive, scared, excited, keen, petrified — all rolled into one.

That sums up how athletes are most likely feeling ahead of this weekend’s Isuzu Ironman African Championships according to Gqeberha triathlete Michelle Enslin.

The epic race sees athletes swim 3,8km at sea, cycle 180km and then run 42,2km.

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, Enslin, who contracted Covid-19 in January and will not be participating this year after completing 15 Ironmans, offers some advice to athletes.

She also appeals to residents to go out there to support the athletes, the first time they will be able to do so since 2019.

Deputy president David Mabuza appeared before the National Assembly on Thursday to answer questions from MPs on a variety of topics including the national Covid-19 vaccine rollout, problems facing Eskom, and concerns of military veterans. During the Eskom-related questions, to his surprise the deputy president was asked about his visit to Russia, which he emphasised was purely for medical reasons. Mabuza also provided information on the government's plans regarding the closure and repurposing of coal mines.

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday appointed Gen Sehlahle Masemola as the new national police commissioner.

Ramaphosa expressed confidence in Masemola, saying he believed he was fit and proper to make SA a safer place.

Today on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly, we consider the harm and the need for vigilantly groups, such as Operation Dudula, in modern SA society. Recently, we had a conversation about the challenges of managing immigration in our country, and touched on the activities of organisations such as Operation Dudula, which campaign to give priority to South Africans when it comes to job and business opportunities. Dudula is again in the news, following the arrest of its leader, Nhlanhla 'Lux' Dlamini. his week, we ask whether there is a leadership vacuum in our society, which leaves space for groups like Dudula to flourish. Are vigilantly groups necessary to enforce the law in SA? What dangers accompany vigilantism? What is the difference between citizen policing or a citizens arrest and what Operation Dudula has been doing?

In today’s episode of “Boots on the ground: Behind SA’s national headlines”, we dive into the state of psychiatric healthcare in SA, particularly in some of Gauteng's public hospitals in the inner cities and townships. We look at the challenges faced by hospitals when it comes to the treatment of psychiatric patients and how they have affected their staff and other patients, and what is being done to address this worsening issue.

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on justice minister Ronald Lamola welcoming proposed recommendations to criminalise forced and child marriages in SA..

MSW speaks to one of the most talented, but maybe also most unlucky wingers in the PSL in recent years. In the studio with Robert Marawa is Aubrey Ngoma, who talks about his ups and downs with teams like Cape Town City, Mamelodi Sundowns and now SuperSport United.

Also catch up on what the fans still have to say about coaching and team selections after South Africa's loss to France.

The motion of no confidence in cabinet ministers brought by the DA has failed. There were two motions of no confidence debated in parliament on Wednesday evening. The motion brought by the African Transformation Movement (ATM) was postponed as some MPs were not happy with the open-vote system.

Tiger Brands foray into venture capital and early stage startup investing is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Barati Mahloele, director at Tiger Brands Venture Capital Fund.

Topics of discussion include: Tiger Brands’s rationale for starting a venture fund; the company’s investment philosophy; areas of interest; partners on the projects; how much capital the company has earmarked for early stage investing; and how the group is looking to differentiate itself from other capital providers in the space.

Sibongile Mani, a Walter Sisulu University education honours degree student, has been sentenced to five years in jail for the theft of more than R800,000 in National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funds.

An ongoing, long-standing problem which has reached crisis level.

That sums up Nelson Mandela Bay’s Swartkops Estuary, where sewage pollution and harmful algal bloom, which strips oxygen out of the water as it decays, is on the rise again.

And Nelson Mandela University marine biologist professor Nadine Strydom says the sewage pollution and plankton bloom dynamic is wrecking the estuary.

On Behind the Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Strydom and Zwartkops Trust spokesperson Jenny Rump.

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary of Herman Mashaba speaking on whether Mbali Ntuli will be joining ActionSA

In the #MSW studio - Andile Jali, captain of Mamelodi Sundowns and arguably one of the greatest in-form midfielders in the country at the moment, but controversially not selected for the Bafana Bafana squad. A man of few words and very seldom gives interviews, he speaks to Robert Marawa about playing abroad and leading Sundowns to the top this season. .

We know Masechaba Khumalo as a seasoned broadcaster and spokesperson for the department of arts and culture. She recently pulled a new trick out of her sleeve when she released a single called Vela featuring music duo The Real Landlordz. She said the apple did not fall far from the tree, and it was not planned.

Operation Dudula members in Tshwane marched to businesses in the largely industrial suburb of Rosslyn to hand over a memorandum against the employment of illegal foreigners.

Talking to TimesLIVE, members emphasised the movement was not xenophobic and that one of their requests was for foreign nationals to acquire proper documentation when residing and working in the country.

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on Transport minister Fikile Mbalula cautioning against buying electric cars due to Eskom’s load-shedding.

The fate of perjury convicted ANC woman’s league president Bathabile Dlamini in the party lies in the hands of the party’s national officials led by party president Cyril Ramaphosa.

ANC treasurer-general, Paul Mashatile on Monday announced that the party’s highest decision making body, the national executive committee (NEC), had resorted to tasking the top six to attend to matters arising from Dlamini’s conviction.

Analysts and journalists who couldn’t function without Robin McGregor's fine Who Owns Whom were shocked rigid in 2008 when this giant figure was brutally stabbed to death in his new home in Tullbagh. He was 79 and full of life. A murderer was quickly found, tried and put in prison. But that wasn’t the end of the story for his daughter Elizabeth, who has just published her account of the murder and its aftermath. Listen to this episode of Podcasts from the Edge as Liz McGregor tells Peter Bruce about her efforts to meet her dad’s killer in prison and how she eventually succeeded. And whether it mattered...

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on Nando’s latest advert educating parents about gender identity, new pronouns and the importance of diversity and inclusivity.

In 1998 a prisoner was released from jail after serving just 3 years for a violent rape. By 1999, at least 7 people had lost their lives in Capital Hill, Pretoria (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal

Reality TV star and media personality Mohale Motaung is determined to own his story and continue to celebrate love, despite the failures of past relationships. Mohale talks about his journey of healing since his fallout with husband, media personality, Somizi Mhlongo.

Kutlwano is telling me stories at Tortellino D’Oro, another multigenerational celebration of the sensory delights. Owner Katerina Bollo is explaining how Bologna is the source of the golden tortellini now perfected at the Joburg Italian foodie institution. This morning she plucked four zucchini flowers from her rooftop vegetable garden and is about to present them to us a starter before we dig into her famous homemade pasta.

The economic implications of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s sixth state of the nation address (Sona) is the focus in this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Yolandi Esterhuizen, a registered tax practitioner and director for product compliance in Africa and the Middle East at accounting firm Sage, and Louw Nel, a senior political analyst at Oxford Economics Africa. Topics of discussion include: highlights from the Sona; how government could fund its activities, given the economic challenges; where SA is likely to see increases, decreases and reallocations in the upcoming budget; tax considerations for businesses; the balance of politics and economics Ramaphosa has to navigate, and; an outlook for the year ahead.

Makhaya Ntini is in Gqeberha as part of the media team covering the T20 Challenge action taking place at St George’s Park in February.

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, we catch up with the Proteas cricket legend.

TimesLIVE contributor and analyst Eusebius McKaiser examined President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state of the nation address (Sona). He argues that the president delivered his speech more persuasively than usual, with apparent control over the detail of the narrative, and with admirable speaker energy, notwithstanding major crises within the ANC and the state.

TimesLIVE contributor and analyst Eusebius McKaiser examined president Cyril Ramaphosa's state of the nation address.

He argues that the president delivered his speech more persuasively than usual, with apparent control over the detail of the narrative, and with admirable speaker energy, notwithstanding major crises within both the African National Congress and the state.

However, McKaiser warns against setting the political leadership bar too low. He pushes back against those praising the president for his "honesty", and for taking responsibility for the various governance weaknesses under his leadership.

In Eusebius on TimesLIVE, former DA parliamentary leader Athol Trollip explains how his respite from politics, and venturing into consultancy, allowed him to see anew the experiences of ordinary South Africans across towns and cities in the Eastern Cape and elsewhere. Having observed the effects of state capture, he decided to re-enter politics after engaging ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba on some crucial questions about his party’s constitution, and hot button issues such as immigration and the accusation of xenophobia levelled at Mashaba and the party.

The overwhelming call from South Africans when President Cyril Ramaphosa took to the podium to deliver his 2022 state of the nation address (Sona) from Cape Town City Hall on Thursday night was for clear and decisive action to be taken.However, Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt said while there were encouraging bright spots throughout the address, the president didn’t quite manage to cross the Rubicon.

Justice minister Ronald Lamola expects President Cyril Ramaphosa to report back on the creation of four special courts dealing with corruption cases in his state of the nation address.

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his 2022 state of the nation address (Sona) from Cape Town City Hall on Thursday night.

An action packed #MSW show - Robert Marawa gets the latest from PSL Prosecutor Zola Majavu on the Lamontville Golden Arrows player eligibility saga.

He speaks to South Africa's iron lady of boxing Joyce Kungwane. And he gets the inside track on TS Galaxy FC, who face Chiefs this weekend, from coach Sead Ramovic.

In Eusebius on TimesLIVE, former DA leader Athol Trollip explained how his respite from politics, and venturing into consultancy, allowed him to see anew the experiences of ordinary South Africans across towns and cities in the Eastern Cape and elsewhere. Having observed the affects of state capture, he decided to re-enter politics after engaging ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba on some crucial questions about his party’s constitution, and hot button issues such as immigration and the accusation of xenophobia levelled at Mashaba and the party.

In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Cricket South Africa’s lead independent director, Steven Budlender SC. With the announcement of a disciplinary process against coach Mark Boucher leading to a veritable cacophony of commentary, Budlender SC explains the sound legal and governance rationale for the decision, including why Mr Boucher was not suspended. He also provides important updates on further steps and action CSA will be taking following the completion of the Social Justice and Nation-building hearings and submission of its report.

Athol Trollip says ActionSA is ready to bring some "sanity to the circus and get rid of the clowns." The former DA federal leader tells Daily Dispatch about his move to the new party and his belief that pragmatic leaders, such as him and Herman Mashaba, can change the course of South Africa. While acknowledging that ActionSA had a long way to go, Trollip expressed his excitement at the party's future prospects. Trollip also talks about the loss of the Nelson Mandela Metro during his mayorship, touching on the issue of patronage and taking aim at "radical racists" in the Economic Freedom Front. He hit out at SA politicians, who he accused of enriching themselves by "having their fingers in the till". Trollip said that the ANC could not be counted on fixing what they themselves had broken and failed to rectify for 28 years and it was time for an alternative. DispatchLIVE

Former DA leader Athol Trollip is the latest politician to join Action SA. He has reconnected with former colleague Herman Mashaba, who established Action SA after abandoning the DA. Trollip talks to Sam Mkokeli about his plans for the new party as he prepares to establish its base in the Eastern Cape.

In this episode of #MSW Robert Marawa talks to one of the foremost experts on Africa football, BBC Africa reporter Mimi Fawas, on take-outs from Afcon 2022, and insights on the poor performances of teams like Nigeria and Ghana in Africa's soccer showpiece.

And from the Premiership, the deputy coach of Sekhukune United gives Marawa the inside track on strategies for maximum points in remaining games.

Former DA federal chairperson and Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Athol Trollip was announced as ActionSA’s provincial chairperson of the Eastern Cape in a press conference held in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. Trollip is the latest high-profile member to join shortly after former DA Midvaal mayor Bongani Baloyi last month.

SA is itching to hear what the government is doing to keep the country from the brink of collapse, according to political and economic experts at Wits University. President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver his state of the nation address (Sona) to a joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces tomorrow at 7pm.Parliament has set aside R4m for this year's address, which will take place at the Cape Town city hall after a blaze destroyed parliamentary buildings last month.Associate professor with the School of Governance at Wits University, William Gumede, and lecturer at the School of Economics and Finance at Wits, Dr Lumkile Mondi, say SA wants action, not plans, from this year's Sona. Gumede also outlines the stark political ramifications for Ramaphosa, should he fail to appease a country in crisis.

The “kill the Boer” court case continued on Wednesday morning. AfriForum is taking EFF members to court over singing dubul’ ibhunu (”kill the Boer”). There was chaos on Wednesday morning when two people entered the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg singing dubul’ ibhunu while AfriForum’s Ernst Roets was testifying. The pair held Azapo placards with the words “We will not stop singing to appease white fragility” and “dubul’ ibhunu is a struggle song about blackness”. The case is being heard until Friday next week.

It is brown, has a pungent smell, but can you drink it?

Though the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality insists the water flowing from the city’s taps is safe for consumption, a water expert has warned against doing so.

What is the cause of the discoloured water?

In this week’s ‘Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann’, we delve into this issue.

The business opportunity that lies in taking out waste from business processes as part of the growing environment, social and governance (ESG) trend, is the focus on this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Catherine Wijnberg, CEO of Fetola, a small business specialist firm.

Topics of discussion include: Fetola’s business model; the rationale for investing in the circular economy; making ESG issues top of mind in SA; ways in which businesses can design their operations to eliminate waste from the start; and the business case for ESG beyond being a simple ‘tick-box’ exercise.

Tembisa Hospital was temporarily closed on Wednesday after a fatal shooting left patients and staff in a state of shock, the Gauteng health department said.

On #MSW Robert Warawa talks about Senegal still bursting with pride after winning Afcon 2022.

Upcoming clashes in the English Premiership.

New Chippa United coach Kurt Lentjies talks about fans in stadiums, controversial referee decision and goalkeeping challenges.

Lehlohonolo Seema on life and coaching after taking over at Golden Arrows.

The second day of the AfriForum vs EFF members court case for singing “Kill the Boer” resumed in the Gauteng high court in Johannesburg on Tuesday morning. Ernst Roets from AfriForum, author of the book Kill the Boer: Government Complicity in SA’s Brutal Farm Murders, is continuing with his testimony. Roets said it's alarming there is no national outcry when black people make racist comments but “hell breaks loose” when white people do so. AfriForum has gone to court over the singing of the song dubul’ ibhunu (“kill the Boer”) by EFF leader Julius Malema. AfriForum is arguing this was hate speech.

On #MSW Robert Marawa speaks to Victor Gomes, the South African referee who created history by being the first South African to officiate in a final of the Africa Cup of nations. He speaks about jokingly offering Mo Salah his whistle during a brief referee dispute by the Egyptian captain. #MSW fans also share highlights from the final and what Senegal did right to win the trophy for the first time.

Also in focus the Nedbank Cup - and the comments by the coaches after the final. Comments from Pitso Mosimane about the latest from the Al Ahly club and tributes pouring in for veteran sports commentator, Dumile Mateza.

AfriForum's case against EFF members for singing “Kill the Boer” started in the Gauteng high court in Johannesburg on Monday. Ernst Roets from AfriForum, the author of the book Kill the Boer: Government Complicity in SA's Brutal Farm Murders, read some sections of the book and answered questions in the court. AfriForum is taking the party to court over the singing of the song “dubul' ibhulu” (“kill the Boer”) by party leader Julius Malema. AfriForum is arguing that this was hate speech. The secretary-general of the EFF, Marshall Mzingisi Dlamini, said the case was a waste of time and state resources and Roets was in court to “promote his book”.

Eskom will implement stage 2 load-shedding from 9pm on Monday to “conserve and replenish” emergency reserves.“Further breakdowns could force Eskom to implement load-shedding sooner or to extend the load-shedding beyond Tuesday morning,” the utility said in a statement.Eskom said that, since midnight, it had lost a unit each at Camden, Kusile, Duvha and Matla power stations.

Former Eskom chief nuclear officer David Nicholls was once chief engineer on a nuclear submarine. So he isn’t scared of the technology. What does scare him is “renewable” energy technology. As he tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge. “If you’re going to tell me renewables are the solution then why do you need a policy document/“ His point being that no-one wrote a policy document for mobile phones. There was no need to. They just worked. To fix our energy future Nicholls, now chairman of the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa, reporting to minerals and energy minister Gwede Mantashe, says we need more nuclear. The government’s plan is to extend Koeberg’s life from 2024 but then, he says, it must press ahead with another 2500MW of nuclear written into the Integrated Resource Plan, the famous 2019 IRP. That would mean two new units of around 1100MW each added to Koeberg and the return of some form of the old Pebble Bed Modular Reactor that South African scientists created and then abandoned. The energy fight may be only just beginning.

Acting chief justice Raymond Zondo says he is being accused of being pro-Ramaphosa without facts. Zondo is the final candidate being interviewed for the chief justice position. Other candidates include Constitutional Court judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga, Supreme Court of Appeal president Mandisa Maya and Gauteng judge president Dunstan Mlambo.

Chief justice hopeful Dunstan Mlambo wants modernisation and innovation in SA courts. Mlambo was the third candidate interviewed for the position. He said the delay in delivering judgments is unacceptable.

President of Amazulu FC, Sandile Zungu gives us insight on the state of the club, he addresses the controversial Sithebe issue plus his political ambitions within the ANC.

What do you get when you combine an iconic 17th hole and a charity event?

Well, a hole-in-one worth R100,000.

And that is exactly what amateur player Sandor Kovacs won by managing golf’s perfect fluke at the St Francis Links’ unique par three.

In That Weekend Feeling With Daron Mann this week, we chat to Kovacs and St Francis Links CEO Jeff Clause.

In 2001, the South African public was horrified by the news that two teenagers, dubbed Adam and Eve, had been arrested for the vicious murder of a woman. The entire truth of the matter, though, would have parents sleeping with one eye open (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal

When the majority of a country is “captured” who is left to hold those responsible to account? This week on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly podcast, we’re reflecting on the Zondo commission’s reports so far. Now that we have a clearer understanding of the effects of state capture in SA, our panel asks: who should we be holding accountable and is SA’s justice system up to the task? In this riveting episode our host, Mike Siluma, is joined by political journalist Mawande AmaShabalala and associate professor with the School of Governance at Wits University William Gumede. The panel discusses the likelihood of any action being taken against those implicated in state capture, the political willingness to make heads roll in an ANC leadership election year and whether the commission was money well spent for the country.

On Wednesday Supreme Court of Appeal judge president Mandisa Maya was in the hot sit as she vies for the chief justice position. Maya is the only woman ever nominated for the position. She mentioned some of the issues she wants addressed.“DNA samples go stale or get lost. With DNA evidence, in as many as 50% of those cases, convictions will be achieved,” Maya said

Eskom has again implemented load-shedding. This time it will last for five days until Monday next week. “This load-shedding is necessary due to a shortage of generation capacity following breakdowns of two more generating units during the night,” the company said. Eskom provided a virtual update on Wednesday morning. The power utility’s leadership said the problems are due to funding and the management of issues.

You can now mingle out in public even if you are Covid positive, and there is no need for pupils to sit a meter apart in schools.

Are we still safe?

In this week’s edition of ‘Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann’, we feature Dr Siva Pillay, who sits on Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane’s Covid-19 provincial command council, about the reasons and the science behind this decision.

The case against 11 military veterans charged with kidnapping has been postponed to May to allow them to file representations.

In this week’s episode of Boots on the Ground: behind South Africa’s national headlines, we focus on the Van Vuuren and Van Wyk judgments that paved the way for lifers to be eligible for parole after 12 years and four months of serving their life sentence.

Parole for lifers has had devastating emotional impacts on the families of victims and communities.

In a wide-ranging interview on Eusebius on TimesLIVE, former Midvaal mayor Bongani Baloyi explained why he did not vote for his now former party, the DA, in last year’s local government elections.He was at pains to explain to the host, Eusebius McKaiser, how he slowly started feeling estranged from the DA after policy shifts that did not resonate with his political and personal convictions. In particular, he says, the abandonment by the party of using race as a proxy for disadvantage entrenched his conviction that there is a lack of empathy from the party, including the leader John Steenhuisen, of the lived experiences of black people.

In a wide-ranging interview on Eusebius on TimesLIVE, former Midvaal mayor Bongani Baloyi explained why he did not vote for his now former party, the DA, in last year’s local government elections. He was at pains to explain to the host, Eusebius McKaiser, how he slowly started feeling estranged from the DA after policy shifts that did not resonate with his political and personal convictions. In particular, he says, the abandonment by the party of using race as a proxy for disadvantage entrenched his conviction that there is a lack of empathy from the party, including the leader John Steenhuisen, of the lived experiences of black people. Baloyi also revealed to McKaiser that he had begun to feel like a poster child for the party, but never really “seen” by the party leadership. This manifested, he said, in a refusal to engage him intellectually on his views about the party, and he answered in the affirmative when asked by the host whether he is implying that the party had “infantilised” him despite his record of leadership and years of service. The latter part of the interview focuses on critical questions about why Baloyi joined ActionSA instead. When pressed by McKaiser on similarities in the political convictions between his new leader Herman Mashaba and the politics of DA leaders Helen Zille and Steenhuisen, Baloyi tried to make a case for differences between the political vehicles.

If you test positive for Covid-19 but are not showing symptoms, you do not need to go into isolation. This is among a number of new measures put in place on Monday night after a special cabinet meeting earlier in the day. Another new rule announced as part of the adjusted alert level 1 regulations was the return to full-time, non-rotational schooling.

In this podcast, Adriaan Pask, PSG Wealth's chief investment officer, shares his outlook for economies, markets and the investment landscape in 2022.

President Cyril Ramaphosa's problem as he approaches ANC elections at the end of this year is which of the two horses he rides -- party unity and clean government -- does he get off? Listen as former Cosatu head and Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa colourfully educates Peter Bruce on the intricacies of the ANC's big election year. Quite frankly, Shilowa suggests, "we are better of leaving the ANC to worry about its own affairs". Somehow we have to fix the country ourselves. Opposition parties don't help that much. We all know what's wrong with the country, but where are the big ideas to fix it?

We often go through life carrying the expectation of what it will be like when we have gotten to a certain place and achieved certain things. We find ourselves romanticising the ideas of the things that we want and we feel that we need, all the while not living in reality of the present.

In this episode, Divinity Roji speaks to Nompumelelo Runji, author of How I took back my power. This conversation touches on a myriad of issues such as confronting dysfunction, overcoming self-shame, relationship tensions, social pressure and claiming back dignity and respect.

With this as the last episode of season one, may you find the courage to face your reality, to be honest with yourself and take the steps you need to in finding your way back to you.

Meeting Sicelo Mbata for a hot tea ( I have to mix these meals up) is akin to taking a masterclass with a highly evolved spiritual guru. I thought I was going to talk wildlife conservation and our relationship to nature with a remarkably adept story teller. I had gleaned that much from my speed reading of his book Black Lion – Alive in the Wilderness co-authored with Bridget Pitt. What I got was a crash course in living and dying. And more importantly how to do those things well. The tea, the delightful little buccelato cake from Tortelino D’Oro and the sumptuous seasonal cherries that pop in your mouth like small love bombs were incidental and offered up in my dining room as Sicelo and Bridget rushed around Joburg on a whistlestop publishing tour.

In this episode of the Sunday Times Politics Weekly, we’ll be looking at the ANC’s succession race, which is under way in all but name. Apart from the obvious names, such as President Cyril Ramaphosa and tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu, another name that has come up is that of justice and correctional services minister Ronald Lamola.

This week we consider the “youth factor” in ANC leadership and whether the party should have more young people in its leadership ranks. Is Lamola really jumping the succession queue by wanting to form part of the ANC's top leadership? Where did the idea of queuing originate, and is Lamola really to young to be considered for top leadership, or has the ANC let its youth members down?

On the night of the 21st of October 1987, police received a panicked call from the neighbour of the Krebs family. A gun shot had gone off and a man was dead. What would emerge from this case would be a shocking tale of sex, abuse, and the power of money (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal

Cricket SA this week announced a 17-man squad for a two-match Test tour in New Zealand in February and among them is spinner Simon Harmer.

Harmer, 32, returns to the Proteas Test set-up for the first time since November 2015.

His return to the side is due to the imminent nuptials of George Linde and the unavailability of Prenelan Subrayen, who is recovering from a groin injury.

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, we catch up with Harmer.

In this episode of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, he explores the claim by some critics of Neil Young that the rock star has abandoned his commitment to free speech. Young’s music was taken off Spotify after he gave them an ultimatum to either kick podcaster Joe Rogan off their platform for disseminating false information about vaccines or to remove his music if they were not prepared to censure the popular podcast host. They sided with their biggest money-making podcaster.

Interestingly, many have argued that Young’s ultimatum to Spotify constitutes intolerance towards those who happen to hold a different view. McKaiser links the Neil Young case study to an aspect of the debate about minister Lindiwe Sisulu’s column in which she attacked the judiciary, the constitution and the rule of law. Some of her defenders also claimed her critics had abandoned any respect for freedom of speech. In this episode, McKaiser argues it is both unhelpful and inaccurate to claim that speech rights are at issue in these debates. He explains how the real issue is about whether the content of Rogan’s podcast and of Sisulu’s columns are reckless or harmful. While we can disagree on the latter issue, argues McKaiser, it is not correct to frame such criticism of Rogan or of Sisulu as a slide towards authoritarianism.

WARNING: This audio content contains graphic details, listener discretion is advised.

The Gauteng high court sitting in Johannesburg on Thursday heard testimony from convicted murderer Muzikayise Malephane on how he killed 28-yer-old Tshegofatso Pule in June 2020.

Malephane is testifying in the trial against the alleged mastermind of the murder and Pule’s boyfriend, Ntutukho Shoba.

In this episode of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, he explores the claim by some critics of Neil Young that the rockstar has abandoned his commitment to free speech. Young's music was taken off Spotify after he had given them an ultimatum to either kick podcaster Joe Rogan off their platform for disseminating false information about vaccines or to remove his music if they were not prepared to censure the popular podcast host. They sided with their biggest money-making podcaster.

Interestingly, many have argued that Young's ultimatum to Spotify constitutes intolerance towards those who happen to hold a different view to him. McKaiser links the Neil Young case study to an aspect of the debate about minister Lindiwe Sisulu's column in which she had attacked the judiciary, the constitution and the rule of law. Some of her defenders had also claimed that her critics have abandoned any respect for freedom of speech. In this episode, McKaiser argues that it is both unhelpful and inaccurate to claim that speech rights are at issue in these debates. He explains how the real issue is about whether the content of Rogan's podcast and of Sisulu's columns are reckless or harmful. While we can disagree on the latter issue, argues McKaiser, it is not correct to frame such criticism of Rogan or of Sisulu as a slide towards authoritarianism.

KwaZulu-Natal education MEC Kwazi Mshengu visited the Dassenhoek High School in KwaNdengezi after four pupils were stabbed in class by robbers on Wednesday. Mshengu highlighted the need for community members to play their role in helping schools deal with such crimes.

Only 200,000 first-year students will be admitted to public South African universities this year, and that is not even a quarter of the number of applications these institutions received. Thandi Lewin, acting deputy director-general for university education at the department of higher education & training, says the demand for higher education is growing. Earlier this week, the Sunday Times reported that nine universities received more than a million applications for this year. That is for the 26 public universities in the country.

Amathole District Municipality councillor and mayoral committee member Nanziwe Rulashe breaks down as she relives the trauma of being dragged out of the district's head offices and assaulted by armed men and security personnel.

The killer and state witness in the Tshegofatso Pule murder case, Muzikayise Malephane, took to the stand to continue his testimony about the events before the death of Pule on June 4 2020. During his detailed account, Malephane admitted to threatening the alleged mastermind of the murder, Ntuthuko Shoba, from his jail cell.

No stranger to the mic, Umhlobo Wenene presenter Putco Mafani is our guest on Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week.

The popular broadcast personality was suspended — or “unscheduled” — after a video of him dancing on a table, apparently inside SABC studios, surfaced.Mafani talks about doing the #UmlandoChallenge, a new craze popular on Tik Tok, where participants shake their hips from side to side and up and down.

A self-confessed “jolly good fellow”, Mafani believes that happiness is a way of life and brings results — and that was what inspired his tabletop dance

But, he admits, he could have handled his excitement in the studio a bit better.

EFF leader Julius Malema has come up with a theory about what may have caused the fire that gutted parts of the National Assembly building in Cape Town. Addressing the media in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Malema shared his belief that negligence led to the blaze that ripped through the building earlier this month. He said he believes rats that inhabit the parliamentary precinct ate electrical wires and that caused the spark.

EFF leader Julius Malema believes ANC national executive committee member Ronald Lamola is not ready to be party deputy president. Malema was reacting to Lamola’s apparent interest in contesting for the position of ANC deputy president at the party’s national elective conference in December. Lamola recently called for “new blood” to swell the leadership ranks of the ANC.

Peter Bruce speaks to author and journalist Simon Mundy about his groundbreaking new book, Race For Tomorrow, gripping, real-time dispatches from the frontlines of the way climate change is reshaping our world. From Mongolia to California, Israel and Brazil to Ethiopia and Iceland, humans are suffering from events they cannot predict or control while others experiment with technologies to slow down rising temperatures or to take advantage of them. Mundy, now Moral Money Editor at the Financial Times, is a treasure trove of stories and while he is in no doubt the world is in deep trouble, he’s also seen enough to reassure himself that humans are smart enough to stave off the worst. That’s not to say nothing changes. In fact, everything changes. After the last Ice Age, at took 15 000 years for sea levels to rise 120m. Today our ice is melting much, much faster. Take a deep breath.

Justice and correctional services minister Ronald Lamola announced the 2021 matric results of prison inmates on Monday. Lamola said 147 inmates passed out of the 191 who registered to write matric last year. He said eight of the schools achieved a 100% pass rate, and “82% of our pupils qualify to register at university or college.” The minister was at Barberton Correctional Centre in Mpumalanga.

How should white people respond to their positionality in a world in which anti-black racism proliferates? How should men respond to their positionality in a world in which patriarchy proliferates?

What does it mean to be an ally of black people? What does it mean to be an ally of women? What are the true requirements of ubuntu, and what action steps should be taken by allies to truly be productive in helping to smash racism and patriarchy.

This episode of Eusebius on TimesLIVE examines both male privilege and white privilege. It features Sue de Groot, deputy features editor of Sunday Times. We explain our respective unearned privileges and engage critically on the wider issues that flow from there.

How should white people respond to their positionality in a world in which anti-black racism proliferates? How should men respond to their positionality in a world in which patriarchy proliferates?

What does it mean to be an ally of black people? What does it mean to be an ally of women? What are the true requirements of ubuntu, and what action steps should be taken by allies to truly be productive in helping to smash racism and patriarchy.

This episode of In Eusebius in TimesLIVE examines both male privilege and white privilege. It features Sue de Groot, deputy features editor of Sunday Times. We explain our respective unearned privileges and engage critically on the wider issues that flow from there.

Spirituality is such a big part of our lives and different people describe it in different ways because each experience can be subjective to one’s own journey. In this conversation with Bunny Majaja, it becomes evident that speaking about spirituality is speaking about life.

The conversation encompasses identity and purpose with a whole lot of undoing and unlearning to find one’s own path. Then of course there is the concept of holding up space and what that means in the spectrum of allowing people to find their own answers.

Education expert and University of Johannesburg associate professor Nicky Roberts says the matric class did well, especially given they experienced a full year of Covid-19 and associated disruptions. Basic education minister Angie Motshekga announced that the pass rate went up marginally to 76.4%. “We are seeing stability in the system and we are improving over time,” says Roberts. She says matric starts at conception and she would like to see more investment in early childhood development.

ANC employees have slammed the party’s leadership for blaming new party funding legislation for its non-payment of salaries. At a press conference on Friday, chairperson of the ANC staff representative committee Mvusi Mdala said the party had challenges paying salaries before the Political Party Funding Act came into effect.

Between 1999 and 2016 the strange legend of a Houdini-like prisoner haunted South Africa. Was Ananias Mathe really the highly-skilled escape artist he was painted as, though, or was there far more to his ability to get out of jail? (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal

From -14°C to nearly 30°C in just a matter of days, the drastic spike in temperature was not the only change six lions had to endure as they made their way to a better life.

The lions, bred in captivity in Ukraine, recently settled in at their new home at Simbonga Game Farm and Sanctuary near Thornhill.

The group was relocated by Lionel de Lange in partnership with Warriors of Wild Life (WoW) and Free The Wild.

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, we speak to De Lange about the conditions under which the cats live in Ukraine and the organisations’ efforts to bring them to a more natural environment.

The matric class of 2021 achieved a 76.4% pass rate, up from 76.2% the year before.Basic education minister Angie Motshekga released the results at an event on Thursday night.

SA’s constitution has recently been the subject of much public debate following a critical opinion piece penned by tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu. In this episode of Sunday Times Politics Weekly, we invite one of the leaders who participated in the drafting and adoption of the constitution, struggle veteran, activist and former constitutional development minister, Mohammed Valli Moosa, to share his thoughts. What were the tenets upon which SA’s constitution was based; how much of the document was a compromise to satisfy the old apartheid regime; are the criticisms levelled at it fair; and is the constitution to blame for the pervasive inequality that still exists in South African society?

Centre for the Advancement of Science and Mathematics Education (CASME) director Henre Benson says the 2021 grade 12 academic year improved from 2020. Benson says learning losses and the affect of Covid-19 on learning was reduced this year. Basic education minister Angie Motshekga is expected to announce the grade 12 class of 2021 results on Thursday evening.

Education minister Angie Motshekga had breakfast with the top grade 12 pupils from public schools for 2021. The minister will announce the grade 12 results pass rate on Thursday evening, while exam results will be released on Friday."This is a class that got the best of Covid," the minister said. 2020's pass rate was 76.2%, a 5.1% drop from 2019.

Eskom’s proposed tariff hike of 20.5% for its next financial year, which is set to kick in from April 1, has South African’s united in outrage. We asked a sample group of South African citizens, how much they are currently spending on electricity and what they think about the increase.

EFF leader Julius Malema visited restaurants in Johannesburg to assess the employment ratio of locals and foreign nationals as a part of the party’s initiative to challenge exploitive labour practices in SA. The party said Malema will engage with business owners in the hospitality industry nationwide.

All blood matters.

So says Khoi and San activist Christian Martin, whose blood is boiling over the SA National Blood Service’s failure to offer donor forms making provision for Khoi and San people, despite several requests for them to be included.

Martin also recently discovered that administrative errors on the part of the service keep classifying him as “white”.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, Jonas Leferela of SANBS in the Eastern Cape explains why the service includes race as a classification in the donor form.

The court order referring alleged parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe to Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital for 30 days of mental observation was set aside by the High Court in Cape Town on Tuesday afternoon. Mafe is to be released and detained at a normal correctional services facility pending his formal bail application.

With vaccine rates remaining low in Africa and SA, the question of mandatory vaccines is high on the agenda early in 2022. In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth discusses the sticky question of enforcement, risk assessments and policy hurdles companies seeking a mandatory vaccine policy must overcome. He is joined by Johan Botes, Partner and Head of Employment & Compensation and Tracy van der Colff, Senior Associate, Employment & Compensation at Baker McKenzie to unpack the complexities and legal requirements.

Today DispatchLIVE explores one of South Africans most unenviable environmentally sensitive choices: support nuclear power, possibly the only viable option to mass electricity generation if coal is phased out, or support the globe's biggest greenhouse gas culprit?

Eusebius discussed Black Consciousness, liberation theology and white liberals with Harvard University doctoral candidate and author Panashe Chigumadzi. In this latest episode of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, Chigumadzi starts off by explaining why it is important for black people to not be distracted by anti-black racism, puzzling through the conundrum that racism cannot be avoided in analysis and activism but that, nevertheless, aspects of the justice project requires white people to do work on and amongst themselves without the presence of black people.

Eusebius discussed Black Consciousness, liberation theology and white liberals with Harvard University doctoral candidate and author Panashe Chigumadzi. In this latest episode of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, Chigumadzi starts off by explaining why it is important for black people to not be distracted by anti-black racism, puzzling through the conundrum that racism cannot be avoided in analysis and activism but that, nevertheless, aspects of the justice project requires white people to do work on and amongst themselves without the presence of black people.

Terry Pheto talks about living in the moment and doing the things you dream of right now.

Few things, if there are any, compare going through life feeling like you are not good enough and having a listening to a little voice that makes you doubt yourself and your achievements, moreover that makes you afraid of going for the things that you want to attain.

In this episode, I speak to Omila Gqoboka about the effect that the imposter syndrome has had in her life, how she continuously overcomes it and how she has dared the odds in creating the life that she wanted to live.

This conversation flowed from embracing change, confronting insecurities to identity and family life and of course holding up space in such a beautiful way.

25% to 30% of all people who contract and survive Covid-19 will continue to suffer from Long Covid, which is the persistence of Covid-19 symptoms three months from the time a person stops being infectious.

Long Covid cannot be formally diagnosed and there is no way of telling who will suffer from the ailment.

Thanks to the research done by SA's scientific community however, we can tell you why your body isn't recovering. TimesLIVE sat down with Prof Resia Pretorius to discuss what Long Covid is, its symptoms, the physical reason behind it and the efforts that are being made to diagnose and treat the ailment

In 2002 the bodies of five women were found in a quarry. Four years later when more started to be found, South Africa's IPU realized that their killer was back. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal

Virat Kohli and some of his Indian teammates threw their toys out the cot when a television review decision against Dean Elgar failed on Thursday.

Former Proteas spinner Shafiek Abrahams has a proper go at the tourists for throwing accusations against broadcaster SuperSport into the on-field stump mic.In an exclusive interview in this edition of That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann, Abrahams said Kohli and teammates should face sanctions from the ICC for their actions.

Political analyst and head of the political studies department at the University of Cape Town associate professor Zwelethu Jolobe says despite the ANC NEC clearly articulating how a renewed party should look, it's not capable of taking its subordinates along with it. "The problem we have here is that we have an organisational environment that enables corruption," Jolobe says.

MEC for Human Settlements, Urban Planning and CoGTA, Lebogang Maile, has written a formal letter to the Speaker of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Councillor Vasco Da Gama, requesting the Speaker to provide the MEC with a comprehensive report on the collapse of the council meeting of 13 January 2022.

The Pretoria high court on Thursday found the Aarto Act and its amendment, on which the planned demerit system for traffic offences is based, inconsistent with the constitution. Consequently, judge Annali Basson declared the Aarto Act and the Amendment Act “unconstitutional and invalid”.

Media personality Siv Ngesi has joined the thousands of people expressing their outrage over Limpopo Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba's recent school visit address where she advised the girls to open their book and close their legs.

A video of the Limpopo Health MEC went viral on Twitter after Ramathuba visited Gwenane secondary school in Sekgakgapeng on Wednesday to monitor the first day of the new academic year.

Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Dr Ramathuba hit back at "Twitter parents" and those lambasting her, saying not only did the naysayers use the video clip without context, they have chosen to be ignorant about the factors that make teenage pregnancy the scourge it is in rural areas and townships.

The Limpopo Health MEC clarified that her full address had direct messages for both girls and boys.

Acting chief justice Raymond Zondo addressed the media in response to an opinion piece attributed to tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu, published on the news and information website IOL, on December 7 2021, entitled: “Hi Mzansi, have we seen justice?”

In his public address on Wednesday, Zondo said Sisulu had no facts to back up her criticisms of the judicial system and that the piece as a whole was outright insulting.

He said the attack was unwarranted and pleads with the ruling party to take action against the minister for what he considers unacceptable behaviour.

Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says there are about 700 pupils who have not yet been placed in public schools across the province, a big improvement on last year. “Last year almost 35,000 pupils were not placed. This year there are fewer than 700 who need to be placed,” Lesufi said on Wednesday when inland pupils returned to school.

In just over a week, the Matric Class of 2021 will receive their results.But, will it be a good pass?

Education expert Prof Jonathan Jansen believes it is “madness” to expect good results with the constant learning disruptions pupils had to endure.

In this week’s segment of ‘Behind The Herald Headlines with Darren Mann’, we tackle this important topic, speaking to experts and the Eastern Cape education department.

In this week’s edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, Eusebius McKaiser offers some initial insights, as TimesLIVE contributor and analyst, into part one of the state capture report.

In this week's edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, Eusebius offers some initial insights, as TimesLIVE contributor and analyst, into part one of the state capture report.

He explains the difference between ordinary corruption and state capture, and why it is crucial to understand the true nature of state capture which is worse than mere corruption.

He also argues that we should reckon, as a country, with the true total cost of state capture which includes the damaging of our constitutional architecture.

McKaiser ends his analysis by challenging civil society to reframe the question of whether or not there will be accountability as a first person question, "What will I do to hold the state and business accountable?" He agitates for civil society to leverage its collective agency to ensure that it is not business as usual now that we are empowered with the facts about what has been and is happening within the country.

The Cape Town magistrates court has remanded alleged parliament fire arsonist Zandile Mafe to a mental institution for observation for a period of up to 30 days to established if he is fit to stand trail. This after the State provided evidence that the accused suffers from paranoid schizophrenia. The 49 year old was arrested on January 2 2022, near the parliamentary prescient after a devastating fire had broken out in parliament.The official cause of the blaze has not yet been established, but the state has charged Mafe with 2 counts of arson, possession of an explosive device, destruction of essential infrastructure and now a schedule 6 charge of contravening the Terrorist Act.

Alleged arsonist Zandile Mafe, who stands accused of setting fire to parliament buildings last week, was accompanied by new, high-level legal representation in the form of advocate Dali Mpofu, former national chairperson of the EFF. Mpofu told the court Mafe has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. After this revelation, the state requested that Mafe be committed to a mental institution for 30 days’ observation to decide whether he is fit to stand trial. Mpofu said Mafe would refuse government-provided meals as a form of protest if he was not granted bail.

In today’s episode of Boots on the Ground: behind South Africa’s national headlines, we critically consider the information related to last week's parliament fire which held the country’s attention for the first week of 2022.

What does a raging fire at a strategic national key point mean? Is Zandile Mafe responsible? How could it be possible for anyone to slip into parliament undetected and cause this much destruction? And could it be linked to other strange happenings in SA?

Keeping a positive attitude is what enables us to live a positive life but it feels more of a stretch each day with all the negativity that surrounds us. Speaking to Danielle Grotewold in this episode put emphasis on the reality that being intentional is the only way. Counsellor, Palesa Tshetlo joined us virtually for this conversation and we all delved into what living positively means and the things we can do to stay positive. It being the beginning of a new year, it is the perfect time for us to reset and refocus ourselves in doing everything we can to create the life we desire.

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the government to finalise vaccine mandates. He says for the economy to operate fully, everyone must be vaccinated against Covid-19. He reiterated the importance of vaccination.

The EFF held a “Siyabonga” (“thank you”) rally in Durban's People's Park on Saturday to thank its KwaZulu-Natal supporters for their support. In the 2021 local government elections, the EFF secured 150 seats and 8.64% of the vote in the province — up from 59 seats and 3.46% in the 2016 election.

When the ANC officially opens the party’s leadership race, Limpopo will campaign for Cyril Ramaphosa to win a second term. The premier of Limpopo and ANC provincial chair Stan Mathabatha told the party’s January 8 celebrations on Saturday that the province was fully behind Ramaphosa. Mathabatha said Ramaphosa had led the ANC well and that it was not jumping the gun in calling for his second term.

Police minister Bheki Cele told journalists that someone deliberately shut down the power at the ANC gala dinner on Friday while President Cyril Ramaphosa was thanking the business community for its financial support.

ANC deputy president David Mabuza addressed the crowd at Mankweng Cemetery in Limpopo at a wreath-laying ceremony for the late ANC Youth League president Peter Mokaba. Mabuza reiterated the words of the province's premier Stanley Mathabatha that it is not the party that is corrupt, but individuals within the party who are. “We will correct ourself and get rid of unwanted elements," Mabuza said.

The cash-strapped Eastern Cape is losing 91 doctors, more than 500 nurses and numerous allied health professionals who were meant to continue working for the health department as per contractual agreements that were secured through the funding of study bursaries. With at least R358-million needed to retain the staff and a slashed operating budget, the province will be hard hit by the departures. DispatchLIVE's Daron Mann speaks to Dr Mawande Dlamini, one of the affected medical doctors, as well as Rolene Wagner, superintendent-general of the Eastern Cape health department, about what led to the situation and the path forward. Broke Eastern Cape health department to lose 91 doctors, 631 nurses

When a couple delivered their first child on the 3rd of May 1994, they could have no idea that within hours a nightmare would begin that would last 22 months. A woman had stolen their baby and then seemingly disappeared into thin air. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Support the Show on Patreon · Support the Show on PayPal

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa is in Limpopo gearing up for the ANC January 8th statement on Saturday. Other ANC leadership figures, including deputy president David Mabuza, chairperson Gwede Mantashe and treasurer-general Paul Mashatile are also in the province garnering support for the ANC's 110th birthday celebrations. Ramaphosa says he is determined that the land will be returned to the people of the country.

Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday walked out of what was supposed to be a memorial lecture in memory of Lilian Ngoyi. According to ANC Women's League (ANCWL) secretary Meokgo Matuba, Ramaphosa left because of failure to comply with Covid-19 regulations.

Australians on Wednesday said they were unhappy with the decision to grant world No 1 men's tennis player Novak Djokovic medical exemption from Covid-19 vaccination to enter the country and play in the Australian Open Grand Slam tournament. “I think it's a disgrace. We've all done the right thing, we've all gone out and got our jabs and our boosters and we have someone that's come from overseas and all of a sudden he's been exempt and can play,” said Melbourne local Christine Wharton. On Thursday, the government reportedly cancelled Djokovic's visa to pacify public anger over the decision to give him medical exemption from vaccination.

The ANC is not getting any prayers from the clergy in Mokopane, Limpopo ahead of its birthday celebration but rather a strong dose of the "shame" that its governance has subjected South Africans to. Religious leaders on Thursday greeted President Cyril Ramaphosa with fierce criticism of the ANC as an organisation and its governance under his leadership.

In this riveting live discussion, contributor and analyst for TimesLIVE, Eusebius McKaiser, is joined by senior investigative journalist at the Sunday Times, Sabelo Skiti, and advocate Nicole Fritz, director of the Helen Suzman Foundation, to unpack the findings contained in the first report from the state capture inquiry. The first part of the report was released on Tuesday afternoon. Was the state capture inquiry worth the time, effort and money poured into it, or was the inquiry chaired by acting chief justice Raymond Zondo yet another waste of state resources?

Are pit bulls bad dogs? Are the owners bad? Or are the dogs badly trained?

The tragic death of Zwide toddler Simamkele Khovu recently has once again cast the spotlight on pit bulls and, as always, there was a mixed reaction to the dog attack.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Lins Rautenbach of the Pit Bull Federation of South Africa about why pit bulls attack and why there has been an increase in the number of attacks — many fatal — in SA, a country with one of the highest fatality mauling rates in the world.

We also catch up with Nelson Mandela Bay pit bull owner Marizanne Ferreira, who rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes pit bulls.

Jacob Zuma Foundation spokesperson and former Government Communications Information System (GCIS) CEO Mzwanele Manyi has responded to being implicated in the state capture inquiry report, claiming the commission “got it all wrong”. He said he is being targeted for being Zuma’s spokesperson.

EFF MP Floyd Shivambu has taken aim at President Cyril Ramaphosa for praising the City of Cape Town’s response to the fire in the parliamentary precinct on Sunday. Taking to social media, Shivambu implied the extent of the damage caused by the fire contradicted remarks made by the president about the city being “one that works”.

The case against alleged parliament arsonist Zandile Christmas Mafe has been postponed. Multiple charges have been brought against Mafe including theft, arson and housebreaking.

The Presiding Officers of Parliament have noted with distress yet another flare up of flames on the roof of the National Assembly Building in Cape Town. The almost two-day brave and courageous battle by firefighters against the flames that gutted various buildings of Parliament suffered a set-back when flames suddenly flared up from the roof of the Building this afternoon.

President Cyril Ramaphosa was one of many who took to the podium to bid farewell to the late Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu at his funeral service held on Saturday 1 January 2022.

The South African Council of Churches and the Anglican Church of Southern Africa hosted an inter-denominational and interfaith memorial service in celebration of the life and six-decade service of the late Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu at the Cathedral Church of St Alban in Pretoria on Thursday.

TimesLIVE has compiled a review of the year that was 2021 in terms of the biggest news stories — from the arrest of former President Jacob Zuma to the July unrest and looting to the death of the longest ruling Zulu monarch, King Goodwill Zwelithini.

Daron Mann talks to environmental activist and teacher Dean Knox about the importance of the interim decision by Judge Gerald Bloem to bar Shell from conducting seismic blasts for oil and gas exploration off the Wild Coast and speaks to Johan Lorenz, from constitutional law specialists Richard Spoor Inc. Attorneys, who was the lead attorney in the legal action against the oil giant and outlines the way forward. BIG OIL VS BIG HEARTS: the battle for South Africa's Wild Coast

Mourners and religious leaders of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa gathered at Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu's Soweto house to celebrate his life and legacy. Tutu passed away at the age of 90 on Sunday. Speakers included leaders of the church and Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse.

Less than a month after the Nelson Mandela Bay coalition unveiled its strategy document and labelled itself the “government of local unity” the cracks are already starting to show.

This after the UDM threatened to boycott party meetings and abstain from voting in council if specific demands were not met.

The ANC, NA, AIC, AIM, UDM, DOP, GOOD and PAC formed a coalition in November and, with the support of the PA, the group has a combined 60 seats in council.

However last week, UDM regional co-ordinator Siyabonga Nguqu sent a letter to the ANC’s Bay secretary, Luyolo Nqakula, threatening the UDM's withdrawal from the coalition.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, UDM Bay spokesperson Yongama Zigebe explains the party's stance.

The Desmond Tutu Foundation briefed the media on Sunday after the death of the archbishop.

Desmond Mpilo Tutu Born: October 7, 1931 in Klerksdorp was known for his charisma and his love for peace and humanitarianism. Desmond Tutu's influence globally remains formidable.

The foundation sent its condolences to Mama Leah and the Tutu family. “We are devastated that the Arch is no longer with us, but his passing has strengthened our resolve to spread his warmth and compassion even further afield,” the foundation said.

On December 31 2019, little did we know that a novel virus that would greatly disrupt our lives had already emerged in the city of Wuhan, China. The question of how the virus emerged still linger. It has now been two years since the emergence of Covid-19. We speak with Infectious diseases epidemiologist Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim about the some of the lessons lessons learnt from the pandemic thus far.

Tourism, as an industry, has been hit hard thanks to travel restrictions — locally and internationally over the last two years — brought on by Covid-19.

Now, with the festive season well under way, we look at how things are shaping up and what lies ahead?

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, we catch up with tourism experts.

Comedian and actress Celeste Ntuli has spoken about how expectations that men should provide money in relationships can be damaging to the fight against GBV.

It has become apparent HIV/Aids is no longer as threatening as it was 40 years ago when the world was introduced to the human immunodeficiency virus. Perhaps this can be attributed to the work of scientists and the discoveries, innovations and research around HIV/Aids over the years. Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim, associate scientific director at the Centre for the Aids Programme in SA (Caprisa), speaks to TimesLIVE about SA scientists’ efforts to curb HIV/Aids.

An initiative three years in the making, the Nelson Mandela Bay beachfront is getting a much-needed boost as car guards, with formalised training, will be taking up their posts in the weeks to come.

The initiative came to fruition recently when role players from the Summerstrand Neighbourhood Watch, SA Police Service (SAPS), metro police and ward councillor’s office came together to launch the first group of certified car guards.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann, we catch up with some of the role players, who explain how the initiative came about and how it will work.

Daniel Kibel, CEO of CMTrading, discusses the trends that shaped financial markets over the past year and those that are likely to do so in 2022.

One of this year’s most tragic moments was the July looting and destruction of businesses in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng after the incarceration of former president Jacob Zuma. The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) started its National Investigative Hearing into the unrest in November. Nivashni Nair, senior reporter at TimesLIVE, tells us what happened during the hearing.

The transgender community in South Africa continue to face many battles along their journey to medically transition. One of the greatest challenges is the inaccessibility to funding to cover the high costs of treatments, and most importantly gender reassignment/affirming surgery which is pivotal part of the transitioning process.

In this episode, Colin Erasmus, modern workplace and security business group lead at Microsoft SA is joined by Mark Walker, associate vice-President for Sub-Saharan Africa at the International Data Corporation to discuss the big question on everyone’s mind: How do we adopt hybrid work to maintain and enhance work culture, productivity and wellbeing?

The rise of a new trend that brings traditional hotel services and rental properties together is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Andrew Rogers, CEO of Indalo Hotel & Leisure Management.

Topics of discussion include: Indalo’s business model; state of the hospitality and accommodation industry at the moment; opportunities provided by the Covid-19 pandemic for the sector; the rise of new business models like apart hotels; and Indalo’s use of technology in providing its services.

Sunday Times columnist Prof William Gumede argues that political parties should either be willing to introspect after the recent local government elections or “close shop”. He appeared on Eusebius on TimesLIVE, responding to a sustained critique of his recent work by veteran ANC leader and activist Mavuso Msimang. Msimang had accused Gumede of “intellectual paucity” for speculating about the reasons why many voters had this time not chosen to vote ANC.

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Sunday Times columnist Prof William Gumede argues that political parties should either be willing to introspect after the recent local government elections or “close shop”. He appeared on Eusebius on TimesLIVE, responding to a sustained critique of his recent work by veteran ANC leader and activist Mavuso Msimang.

Msimang had accused Gumede of “intellectual paucity” for speculating about the reasons why many voters had this time not chosen to vote ANC.

Gumede inferred from the recent electoral outcome that voters intentionally sought to bring about coalitions, which Msimang thinks is an unsubstantiated claim too many pundits are making.

This dialectic between these well-known thinkers is, at its core, about whether the ANC may be able to reverse its electoral fortunes, or whether a new era of coalitions will take root at provincial and national levels.

In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, we catch up with Springbok backline coach Mzwandile Stick who tells us about what he describes as “the toughest rugby season”.

Not only did Maria Clarke, mom of murder victim Angelique Clarke Abrahams have to wait two years for justice, but she had to sit with her daughter's killer and hold back her own feelings every time he chose to visit her grandson in her own home.

Infection Protection Products, manufacturers of the Sani-touch range of pre-saturated wipes, has taken a stand against the pollution caused by single-use plastics by introducing green, 100% recyclable wipes.

In this podcast, Annette Devenish, marketing director of Sani-touch, talks about how these wipes, which are being trialled for trolleys by Shoprite, can contribute to the country’s circular economy as well as the need to change attitudes towards waste in SA.

As SA observes the Day of Reconciliation on Thursday, the legacy of apartheid continues to work against national unity. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was set up to build unity in the rainbow nation, but some believe its work was futile. Former TRC commissioner Yasmin Sooka says the blame should be directed at the state, not the commission, as it had completed its task. She spoke to TimesLIVE.

Jacob Zuma Foundation spokesperson Zwanele Manyi confirmed that the former president Jacob Zuma has filed leave to appeal the high court's rulings to set aside his medical parole, ordering him to go back to jail.

One needs to make an example of the rotten apples.

So says DA Eastern Cape safety and security spokesperson Bobby Stevenson about rogue SA Police Service (SAPS) officers, among them officers accused of kidnapping, extortion and assault.

This in light of reports that claims worth more than R7.9bn were still pending against SAPS.

In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we speak to Stevenson and community safety MEC Weziwe Tikana Gxothiwe’s spokesperson Unathi Binqose about how cops behaving badly are costing SAPS millions

The state of venture capital in SA, as 2021 closes out, is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Nchaupe Khaole, chief investment officer at the Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC).

Topics of discussion include: MIC’s business model; the rationale for setting up a R150m early-stage investment fund; the state of small business funding in SA; opportunities for funders with large capital pools; and sectors currently showing promise.

Veteran ANC leader and activist Mavuso Msimang has critiqued the leadership of President Cyril Ramaphosa in a frank discussion with TimesLIVE contributor and analyst Eusebius McKaiser.

Veteran ANC leader and activist Mavuso Msimang has critiqued the leadership of President Cyril Ramaphosa in a frank discussion with TimesLIVE contributor and analyst Eusebius McKaiser. Msimang argues that Ramaphosa’ fundamental mistake is being “too cautious” and playing a “long game” instead of moving quickly against those who are self-interested and not aligned with the values of the organisation. He says the president should leverage his popularity — knowing that personally it is even bigger than that of the ANC — to chart a new way forward. Instead, argues Msimang, Ramaphosa’s cautious approach allows those interested in corruption to regroup.In a wide-ranging conversation in this episode of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, Msimang also offers a sustained critique of Sunday Times Daily columnist William Gumede’s post-election analysis. He accuses Gumede of displaying “intellectual paucity” for lacking the necessary empirical data to support an argument that voters voted for coalition governance. Msimang cautions analysts to not use “emotion” when analysing electoral patterns and argues that there is no proof voters had “a priori” intention to usher in coalition governments. While scathing of corruption within the ANC-led state, Msimang thinks the ruling party, DA and EFF may do better, but that each has major internal weaknesses that will need to be eliminated to improve their future electoral prospects.

In this episode we talk to Chris Heaton, co-founder and managing director of the fresh, home grown app Skrmiish.

The Skrmiish app gives anyone, anywhere the ability to make money on the blockchain playing the games they love, and in the process, democratises the esports and gaming industry. Not sure what all that means? Have a listen.

Educational technology in a world of hybrid working is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Louise Schoonwinkel, managing director at Optimi Home.

Topics of discussion include: Optimi Home’s business model; ways in which the company has differentiated itself from other online education players; trends in the sector; the differences between live online learning versus traditional internet base courses; and educational technology’s place in a world of hybrid working.

In this episode we are joined by Gareth Woods, a long time name and face in the South African gaming and esports scene wearing different hats – presenter, shoutcaster, marketer, business owner and all round gaming guru.

His book Go Play Inside: What Video Games Teach Us About The Game Of Life launched earlier in 2021 and in it he shares ten life lessons he has learned playing games while at the same time turning conventional parenting wisdom on its head.

As we reach the end of this year's 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign Daron Mann talks to Lesley Ann Foster, Executive Director at Masimanyane Women's Support Centre, about the surge of gender-based violence in South Africa and the Eastern Cape after a spate of violent killings of Eastern Cape women. This month East London has seen guilty verdicts delivered against two men for the murder of their partners. Alutha Pasile was convicted of the horrific murder and dismemberment of Fort Hare law student Nosicelo Mtebeni while Carl Abrahams was convicted of killing his wife, Angelique Clarke-Abrahams, in front of their young son.

In order to explain how Pastor Melisizwe Monqo and his wife Siphosihle Pamba operated, we need to delve further into the audio recordings which were revealed in the high court during their murder trial. If you haven’t already, please visit the explainer video we have produced on this matter to give you an overview of the case.