Sowetan Podcast

UIF fraud leaves women unable to access their own benefits after identities linked to bogus employer

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.

20 Jul 7 min

Consumers ditch beef as rising prices force households to rethink meals

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.

19 Jul 3 min

We are doing our best to help Dhludhlu, Sello

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.

15 Jul 2 min

ZEP holders express fear for their children's education amid immigration tensions.

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…

13 Jul 1 min

Morero blames election excitement for mixed messaging in City of Joburg

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

13 Jul 2 min

'We had so many expectations and plans' - Luqobo 'Bibo' Makwedini's uncle

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.

12 Jul 8 min

Lebo Mashile believes SA’s acting industry is on the brink of becoming a global storytelling powerhouse

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…

12 Jul 14 min

Chetegei ready to make history.

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.

10 Jul 3 min

Challenge remains holding home affairs to account and adherence to policy

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.

10 Jul 2 min

National Debt Advisors is warning taxpayers not to spend money they haven’t received yet.

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.

9 Jul 11 min

Land Party targets young voters with Ntsiki Mazwai

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.

9 Jul 11 min

More than 700 children are waiting for surgery at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

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.

9 Jul 4 min

Aarto introduces elective options ahead of the proclamation of license demerits

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.

7 Jul 7 min

Term and conditions attached to restoring power

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.

2 Jul 1 min

"The uniform is part of my identity''

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.

2 Jul 4 min

AI might see your CV first: How you can make it stand out

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

29 Jun 1 min

Civic groups reject anti-foreigner rhetoric, cite Mandela's 1995 speech

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.

28 Jun 4 min

Motsamai: Maseko made us proud

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…

25 Jun 8 min

Bassie on being a hopeless romantic, surviving 5am wake-ups and chasing longevity

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…

24 Jun 18 min

Don't fall for it: Common romance scam tactics revealed

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

23 Jun 9 min