Sowetan Podcast

Hip hop muso Rougé’s villain role debuts tomorrow night on Scandal!

Hip hop star Rougé is set to shake up prime-time TV as she steps into her first major acting role, portraying the fierce villain Darlene on Scandal! tomorrow night. The University of Pretoria drama and film alumni describes the role as “full circle,” marking a return to her first love:…

1 Apr 15 min

UJ students forced into debt as MQA allowance delays bite

More than 300 students have reportedly gone without funds for food and study materials, forcing some to borrow money or give up essentials. While MQA maintains payments fall within agreed timelines, students say the delays are crippling their daily lives and education, highlighting ongoing challenges in the disbursement of financial…

1 Apr 33 min

No reprieve for the poor as paraffin price doubles.

Zanele Ngobese says rising paraffin prices are placing an unbearable strain on her household, forcing her family to turn to alternative cooking methods.

1 Apr 3 min

How high altitude in Mexico limits Bafana to just one friendly before World Cup

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos explains why Mexico City’s high altitude means they can’t play more than one friendly before this winter’s World Cup that country will co-host with the US and Canada.

1 Apr 1 min

Stadium Management concedes over 100 000 people entered FNB Stadium for last derby

SMSA chief executive Bertie Grobbelaar has admitted over 100 000 people entered FNB Stadium to watch the derby between Chiefs and Pirates last month, with some bribing security to gain entry.

31 Mar 6 min

TV and radio star Karabo Ntshweng opens up about her first day-time radio slot

Child TV star Karabo Ntshweng is just hours away from stepping into her very first day-time slot on 5FM — a moment she’s long manifested. The seasoned broadcaster is transitioning from night-time radio to host 5 Mid Mornings with Karabo, where she promises listeners nothing but “pockets of joy” between…

31 Mar 17 min

Ndlanya questions current strikers’ commitment amid rarity of hat-tricks in PSL

With Relebohile Mofokeng’s recent hat-trick only a third of the current season, Pollen “Trompies” Ndlanya, who holds the record of most hat-tricks in the PSL era, questions the commitment of current strikers amid the increasing rarity of hat-tricks in the PSL.

31 Mar 3 min

Bus operators contemplating busfare increases, they say increases fares is not a first option

Terry Murugan- President of Southern African Buses Association which represents the industry at large says they can't just increase busfares they have to engage with different forums including passenger forums and route forums

30 Mar 1 min

Bafana coach Broos says his final World Cup squad is 75 percent decided

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says his final World Cup squad is 75 percent decided, highlighting that even if they play badly against Panama on Tuesday we’ll not change his mind.

30 Mar 1 min

Government weighs plan to increase free basic electricity to 200khw

The director of energy and electricity Subesh Pillay says the department is currently in discussions with Treasury and Cogta to increase free monthly basic electricity for indigent households from 50khw to 200khw.

30 Mar 3 min

SANTACO to increase hikes

SANTACO spokesperson Rebecca Phala said due the special circumstances that are dire, they are definitely considering hikes.

30 Mar 1 min

IPID investigating shooting of Thabani Mazibuko

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

30 Mar 1 min

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

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

30 Mar 6 min

TRC welcomes Zuma and Mbeki application dismal against Khampepe

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

30 Mar 1 min

Grade three pupil dies after a wall collapse at school

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

27 Mar 1 min

Williams, Bafana are slowly coming back.

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

26 Mar 9 min

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

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

26 Mar 13 min

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

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

26 Mar 1 min

Mayo unfazed by pressure to make Chiefs deal permanent

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

26 Mar 2 min

Like mother like son

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

26 Mar 7 min