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What has changed?

As South Africa heads to the polls, we compare some of the promises made by notorious former president Jacob Zuma at the start of his tenure to those recently made by standing president Cyril Ramaphosa. ​

7 May 2019 9AM 5 min

Are racial concerns still a deciding factor for young voters?

As the country goes to the polls, we ask young registered voters if they consider race and racial tension when casting their vote.

7 May 2019 9AM 2 min

Are young voters apathetic?

With the national general elections just around the corner, research done by data analysis firm EDGIS show that the largest amount of registered voters are under 20 years old. Unfortunately, this age cohort historically has not shown up to the polls. We hit the streets of Joburg to find out…

7 May 2019 9AM 2 min

LISTEN | Ian McEwan discusses his latest novel

The Sunday Times' Michele Magwood speaks to British novelist Ian McEwan about his new book Machines Like Me

25 Apr 2019 2AM 27 min

LISTEN | Pieter-Louis Myburgh comments on book launch disruption

Author of Gangster State: Unravelling Ace Magashule's Web of Capture, Pieter-Louis Myburgh, talks to Sunday Times reporter Iavan Pijoos about the disruption of a recent book launch. A group of disgruntled ANC secretary general Ace Magashule’s loyalists interrupted the book launch in Johannesburg on Thursday evening. The group from the…

10 Apr 2019 2AM 1 min

LISTEN | Women are more dedicated voters

Women are in the majority when it comes to voting in South Africa. That's according to research conducted by data expert Paul Berkowitz of EDGIS, which was presented on the 9th of April 2019 at a Business Day event titled "Election Directions".

9 Apr 2019 2AM 1 hr 48 min

LISTEN | Former Con Court judge offers axed employee money to drop CCMA case

Retired Concourt Judge and KwaZulu-Natal Society for the Blind and Deaf Zak Yacoob offers the organisation's axed director Shamilla Surjoo money to drop her CCMA case against them for reinstatement.

13 Mar 2019 11AM 11 min

Former Cosatu president Sdumo Dlamini on Cosatu's leadership change

Sowetan journalist Neo Goba calls former Cosatu president Sdumo Dlamini for comment on the organisation’s leadership change.

12 Mar 2019 9AM 1 min

Sjava on his Black Panther soundtrack and BET award

Sjava, the South African actor and artist, talks about fame, his recent BET award and being called by Kendrick Lamar to feature on the Black Panther soundtrack.

4 Mar 2019 4AM 40 min

LISTEN: Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter did say he would step down

South Africa Football Association (Safa) president Danny Jordaan says Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter has denied telling the media he will step down from the position should South Africa not qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. But a recording from the media breakfast with the national coach at…

21 Feb 2019 6AM 2 min

LISTEN | What the 2019 National Budget means for South Africa

Sunday Times financial reporter Mudiwa Gavaza talks to a panel of tax experts from Tax Consulting SA and Geneva Management Group in studio to decipher exactly what Minister Mboweni's National Budget will mean for you and your business.

21 Feb 2019 4AM 51 min

LISTEN | Full speech - 2019 National Budget

Eskom’s financial and operational crisis loomed large as finance minister Tito Mboweni delivered a gloomy budget that showed a deterioration in SA’s finances and economic outlook, which may raise the ire of ratings agencies.

20 Feb 2019 8AM 57 min

Budgeting for South Africa's future

Join Sunday Times reporter Mudiwa Gavaza in studio, as he leads a discussion with the editors of the Business Times, Financial Mail and Business Day on what to anticipate from this year's National Budget Speech. A day ahead of the National Budget, the group delve into the nitty gritty of…

19 Feb 2019 1AM 52 min

LISTEN: Picking apart Cyril Ramaphosa's Sona

We pick out some of the most important statements from President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address and ask Business Day editor Lukanyo Mnyanda to fill in the gaps. Hint: Eskom was high on the agenda.

8 Feb 2019 6AM 15 min

LISTEN: The State of the Nation address in full

On the evening of the 7 February, President Cyril Ramaphosa gave his second annual State of the Nation address to parliament. He went to pains to emphasis concerns around employment growth, the restructuring of national power utility Eskom, attempts to decisively eradicate corruption and the promotion of pro-poor policies, and…

7 Feb 2019 2PM 1 hr 50 min

LISTEN: Julius Malema launches EFF manifesto

It was an eventful weekend for the EFF, as the party launched its election manifesto on Saturday, 2 February 2019. Scores of supporters made their way to Giant Stadium, wearing their EFF regalia. EFF president Julius Malema promised the crowd that, should his party be elected, education would be free…

2 Feb 2019 10AM 1 hr 12 min

LISTEN: What Western Cape detective chief Jeremy Vearey told TimesLIVE reporter Aron Hyman

A recording of a phone conversation with the Western Cape’s top detective undermines a complaint the policeman has made to the press ombudsman’s office about a TimesLIVE reporter. Major-General Jeremy Vearey, the deputy provincial commissioner for crime detection, wrote to the ombudsman on Wednesday saying reporter Aron Hyman was guilty…

9 Jan 2019 9AM 1 min

LISTEN: New NPA boss Shamila Batohi comes to put out the 'house on fire'

Shamila Batohi has been named as the new head of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement during a televised address at the Union Buildings on Tuesday. Batohi was evidence leader during the King Commission that investigated the Hansie Cronje match-fixing in cricket. Recently she was a…

4 Dec 2018 8AM 19 min

LISTEN: Patricia de Lille resigns as DA member and CT mayor

Patricia de Lille confirmed on Wednesday that it would be her last day as mayor of Cape Town — and as a DA member.

31 Oct 2018 10AM 7 min

LISTEN: Tito Mboweni’s full mid-term budget speech

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s first major policy statement since returning to the cabinet almost halved the treasury’s growth forecast while predicting a steady increase in debt and borrowing. In a revision that puts the government in line with the Reserve Bank’s forecast, the state now expects the economy to grow…

24 Oct 2018 9AM 1 hr 02 min