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Power Play

In this episode, Dispatch Live's Ted Keenan talks to Johnny Goldberg, founder and chairman of Global Business Solutions, an EL company that consults at a top manufacturing and ministerial level on several subjects.

7 Aug 2023 7 min

EC's Jon Jon Smuts completes the first SA20 player trade

In this episode of That Weekend Feeling, Daron Mann chats to cricketer Jon Jon Smuts who recently became  the first SA20 player to be traded  in a player swap between franchises. Smuts secured a move from the Sunrisers Eastern Cape to join Durban's Super Giants. Off spinner Simon Harmer will…

4 Aug 2023 6 min

Makhanda set to lose Eastern Cape seat to Bhisho

The seat of the Eastern Cape high court should move from Makhanda to Bhisho, the committee charged with rationalisation of the country’s courts recommends in its final report. In this episode, Daron Mann chats to attorney Brin Brody from the Makhanda High Court Action Committee about the implications of the…

4 Aug 2023 5 min

Bottoms Up! Dollars Up!

In this episode, Ted Keenan talks to Michael Fridjhon, a wine connoisseur and auctioneer on the evening of The Rotary Club of Gately's Annual Wine Auction.

1 Aug 2023 8 min

EL's Kerry Hiles sets sights on 'nail biting' Ediburgh Festival Fringe

In this episode of That Weekend Feeling , Daron Mann catches up with East London’s renowned artist Kerry Hiles on her musical journey. Having performed at this year’s National Arts festival in Makhanda, Hiles is part of an established line up set to hit the stage in next month’s Edinburg…

28 Jul 2023 12 min

Authorities on high alert as kidnapping cases in BCM climb

Recent reports reveal that Buffalo City Metro is the epicentre of kidnappings in the Eastern Cape. The trend has been growing in recent years, usually targeting people in foreign-owned businesses, but recent months have seen a dramatic rise in cases targeting South Africans. In this episode, Daron Mann speaks to…

27 Jul 2023 6 min

Houses and Hammers

In this Podcast, Dispatch Live's Ted Keenan talks to the founding members of Invest Pro and In 2 Assets, discussing their collaborations and what the future has to hold for the duo.

27 Jul 2023 12 min

Life Begins...

In this episode, Dispatch Live's Ted Keenan talks to Johan Rich. After going into retirement, Johan has truly grabbed life by the horns, living what today's Youth call his "Best Life". Travel with these two Gentlemen, both "Rough and Tough from the Bluff".

24 Jul 2023 15 min

The Property Development Game

In this episode Dispatch Live's Ted Keenan talks to Morgan Morris and Jackie Dewar, two property developers who have set their sites on property development in the Eastern Cape.

23 Jul 2023 18 min

Transnet completes upgrades for manganese rail line in EL Port

In this episode, Daron Mann speaks to Transport spokesperson Khuselwa Rantjie and National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry provincial chair Cwayita Zituta about Transnet’s new manganese export plan. This week, Transnet announced that it had completed upgrades of its manganese rail line to East London from the Northern…

20 Jul 2023 13 min

Is winter becoming colder or warmer? The weather guru explains

In this episode of That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann, weather guru Garth Sampson takes us through the changes in our climate. Recently , Eastern Cape mountains have been covered in a thick layer of snow which several routes to be closed by the department of transport. Sampson says winter…

13 Jul 2023 8 min

Eastern Cape united going into ANCWL conference says Tikana-Gxothiwe

In this episode, Daron Mann speaks to ANC Women’s League secretary-general hopeful Weziwe Tikana-Gxothiwe about the upcoming elective conference. Despite the conference being postponed by a week, Tikana-Gxothiwe shrugged off rumours of a possible split in the Eastern Cape. She says the province is united despite 'some' branches opting for…

13 Jul 2023 10 min

Tucker's search mission explained

In this episode, Daron Mann chats to Pet detective Diane Logie, owner of Healthy Hound Missing Pet Search & Rescue. She was part of the rescue mission to locate Tucker, an Africanis mixed breed dog that disappeared from his new home in Vincent Heights on Monday, and was found on…

5 Jul 2023 9 min

Bam! In Your Face

In this episode Ted Keenan talks to Manelisi Bam, Mthatha born and Selborne College schooled. He was a prodigious athlete who won provincial age-group titles throughout his youth, and has taken his competitive spirit and his will to win into the IT sector. Today he is a director and owner of BAM…

3 Jul 2023 18 min

Enyobeni one year on - parents still searching for answers

Parents of the victims of the Enyobeni tavern tragedy have asked for support from community members to fight the scourge of underage drinking in the Buffalo City Metro. In this episode, Daron Mann speaks to parent , Khululekile Ncandana who lost his child, Bhongolethu in the tavern tragedy last year.

29 Jun 2023 7 min

Road to 10k

In this episode, Ted Keenan speaks to MHG property development manager Tim Dlulane about the company's plans for a 10,000 home and service infrastructure "Super Suburb in Kidd's Beach.

29 Jun 2023 10 min

A Youthful Affair

Post the Border Kei Chamber's Youth Reality Conference, Ted talks to the Chamber's Executive Director, Lizelle Maurice about the main message shared and the outcomes of the conference.

27 Jun 2023 19 min

Renowned comedian set to dazzle audience at NAF

As the whole country heads to Makhanda this week, hundreds of artists and visitors will gather for the 49th National Arts Festival (NAF).  One of the  artists set to bring laughter is comedian Kate Pinchuck, as she makes her return in the small town of artistry. In this episode, Daron Mann…

22 Jun 2023 7 min

Will Mabuyane , Ramaphosa fallout cost ANC in the polls come 2024?

In this episode, Daron Mann has a discussion with political analyst Ntsikelelo Breakfast about EC Premier Oscar Mabuyane's court challenge to stop the SIU’s investigation into allegations that he may be complicit in academic fraud at Fort Hare. Breakfast says President Cyril Ramaphosa has to stand by his commitment to…

15 Jun 2023 11 min

A Tailors Tale

Ted Keenan sits with Ursula's Creations' owner Chantel Haschick to talk about her journey since acquiring the business.

13 Jun 2023 12 min