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293 Episodes
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The factors behind Eastern Cape’s horrific road deaths

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…
18 Dec 10 min

Malgas prepared to work with defeated rugby rival

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…
4 Dec 16 min

What’s being done to address spaza shop issue

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,…
27 Nov 9 min

Jack discusses metro’s job shortlisting processes

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…
20 Nov 11 min

It’s beginning to look a lot like year-end fatigue

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…
15 Nov 14 min

How gambling is taking its toll

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…
14 Nov 11 min

Coaches to discuss Mzwandile Mali tournament’s amazing success

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…
8 Nov 16 min

Why was Mark Lifman gunned down in George?

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…
6 Nov 6 min

A game of musical chairs?

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…
1 Nov 10 min

MMA star Shadrack Nsua to discuss how hardship fuelled his fight to win

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…
1 Nov 38 min

Kelly Kelz talks on why ballet sets her soul on fire

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…
25 Oct 19 min

How Nelson Mandela Bay people affected by flooding were helped

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…
24 Oct 12 min

Matrics forced to write exams in terrible conditions

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…
17 Oct 15 min

Gender-based violence tragedies continue to haunt the country

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…
11 Oct 14 min

A dive into the world of gynaecological cancers

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!
11 Oct 15 min

How a good Samaritan helped family of critically ill Keanu

“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…
2 Oct 14 min

S’wana Know discuss moments from VMAs and Emmy Awards

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…
20 Sep 17 min

Extent of perlemoen poaching activity revealed

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,…
19 Sep 8 min
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