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

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.Autor: TimesLIVE Podcasts

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…

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 unp…

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…

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. TshisaLIVEAutor: TimesLIVE Podcasts

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

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.Autor: TimesLIVE Podcasts

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; …

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. …

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…

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 g…

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.Autor: Evan Pickworth

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.Autor: TimesLIVE Podcasts

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.Autor: TimesLIVE Podcasts

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.Autor: TimesLIVE Podcasts

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

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 …

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.Autor: TimesLIVE Podcasts

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 t…

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

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; st…

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. TshisaLIVEAutor: TimesLIVE Podcasts

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 …

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.Autor: TimesLIVE Podcasts

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.Autor: TimesLIVE Podcasts

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.Autor: TimesLIVE Podcasts

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 h…

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."Autor: TimesLIVE Podcasts

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.Autor: TimesLIVE Podcasts

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…

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.Autor: TimesLIVE Podcasts

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.Autor: TimesLIVE Podcasts

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 g…

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.Autor: TimesLIVE Podcasts

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

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…

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.Autor: TimesLIVE Podcasts

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; an…

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 Head…

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 recomm…

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 encoun…

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 …

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 20…

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…

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 …

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: Huma…

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; t…