Sowetan Podcast

Bobby Blanco steps into his TV era with She Is DJ

Bobby Blanco is living his best TV life as the face of She Is DJ on SABC 1, a docu-reality series giving viewers a front-row seat to the beats, glow-ups, and daily grind of 13 of South Africa’s hottest female DJs. Speaking to Sowetan, Blanco says he’s thrilled to step…

10 Apr 21 min

SIU Secures R2.7m Repayment

SIU spokesperson Selby Makgotho has secured an Acknowledgement of Debt from Rubicon Communications CC and its CEO Hangwani Nengovhela, to recover R2,699,000 misappropriated from the National Skills Fund (NSF).

9 Apr 2 min

She watched him burn- neighbour

A witness who had rushed to the scene after seeing smoke coming for the house said he had found that the woman locked the burglar bar and was inside the burning house just watching.

9 Apr 1 min

SGB blamed lack of accountability

SGB chairperson Keagan Everson say a group of boys aged between 11 to 13 years were arrested in connection to the previous year Riverlea secondary school fire incident and later released.

9 Apr 1 min

Cardoso still hungry for more

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso still wants more after his side registered their tenth successive league wins when they beat Durban City 1-0 at Chatsworth Stadium on Tuesday, saying the league title race is tough and theg cannot be satisfied with their recent achievement.

8 Apr 6 min

Joyous Celebration tour to go on despite legal storm

Joyous Celebration co-founder Lindelani Mkhize has apologised to the country and supporters following a public legal dispute, admitting their internal issues should never have played out in the public eye. Speaking to Sowetan, Mkhize maintains that the brand is bigger than the fallout, with the 30/30 celebrations tour set to…

8 Apr 8 min

‘Every win brings another’: Chiefs coach lauds recent top form

Kaizer Chiefs coach Khalil Ben Youssef stresses the importance of keeping their momentum amid their push for a top three finish.

7 Apr 2 min

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:…

3 Apr 4 min

"I don't mind paying more for convenience" - Kliptown resident

Cynthia Vermeulen (72) a resident of Kliptown says she doesn't mind paying more for the convenience paraffin provides for her which she has used for over 30years unlike their illegal power connection which is sometimes readily available.

2 Apr 4 min

Over 2000 buses expected to travel to Moria

President of SANSBOC, warns of an exceptionally busy Easter travel period, confirming that more than 2,000 buses are already booked for the Moria pilgrimage, with thousands more operating nationwide.

1 Apr 3 min

We are ready to restore the image of ASA, Mathane.

ASA acting president John Mathane says he is ready to clean and restore the image of the federation after Portfolio committee recommended it's board to be dissolved on Tuesday. ASA together with Sascoc and the department of sports, arts and culture appeared before the committee on Tuesday to account for…

1 Apr 9 min

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