Sowetan Podcast

Term and conditions attached to restoring power

City Power's Lenasia security team leader, Marks Tshifhiwa, has described the tense negotiations that unfolded before frustrated residents allegedly turned violent, saying the utility feared its electricians could also be held hostage while trying to restore electricity.

2 Jul 1 min

"The uniform is part of my identity''

JMPD director of Operations Angie Mokasi (51) the first woman to act on position of head of department between 2020 and 2024 graduates in uniform.

2 Jul 4 min

AI might see your CV first: How you can make it stand out

Easy-to-access AI tools can help you increase your chances of finding employment.

29 Jun 1 min

Civic groups reject anti-foreigner rhetoric, cite Mandela's 1995 speech

Dr Dale McKinley, spokesperson for Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX), says migrants have been used as a political weapon by particular political parties and individuals for personal gain.

28 Jun 4 min

Motsamai: Maseko made us proud

Bafana Bafana hero Thapelo Maseko's father Motsamai reveal how they celebrated the goal scored by their son Thapelo when Bafana beat South Korea 1-0 on Thursday to book a place in the Fifa World Cup last 32 after finishing second in Group A. Bafana will face co-host Canada on Sunday…

25 Jun 8 min

Bassie on being a hopeless romantic, surviving 5am wake-ups and chasing longevity

Sultry singer Bassie has become one of amapiano’s most distinctive voices, soundtracking love and heartbreak through her chart-topping hits. But away from the spotlight, the 26-year-old is juggling teaching practicals, 5am wake-ups and the demands of a flourishing music career. Speaking to Sowetan, the singer opens up about being a…

24 Jun 18 min

Don't fall for it: Common romance scam tactics revealed

Juliane Hoss a therapist, systemic counsellor, and coach based in Johannesburg shares tips on how to spot a romance scammer online.

23 Jun 9 min

Obstretic Violence is Another Form of GBV

It was her mother’s life’s work that inspired Zilungile Silinda, a master’s graduate of the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Department of Political Science, to focus her dissertation on obstetric violence, obtaining an impressive 83% for her ef

17 Jun 1 min

25 year graduate refuses to go home empty handed.

Lungelo Ndaba said he plans to stay at the Cape Town robots until the end of the month to broaden his chances for work.

17 Jun 12 min

Gugu Gumede on fighting for Joyce, and how The Polygamist became her role of a lifetime

“I have never fought for a role the way I fought for Joyce,” says actress Gugu Gumede as she reflects on landing the career-defining role in Netflix’s The Polygamist. Speaking to Sowetan, the 35-year-old opened up about the emotional toll of playing Joyce, the fan reactions that have turned the…

17 Jun 8 min

Surge in Kidnappings explained

Security Strategist, Andy Mashaile, says low-income communities are becoming victims to kidnappings because they are an easier target, adding that these kidnappings are often linked to sudden shifts in lifestyle or flashing.

15 Jun 11 min

MMC of Road and Transport in Rand West Municipality says he was mistakenly named as MMC

Bruce Nimmerhoudt, MMC of Road and Transport in Rand West Municipality says he was mistakenly named as MMC for Infrastructure, Planning and Development, in Emfuleni by the new mayor Hassan Mako. Nimmerhoudt, from the PA, says he has no interest in Emfuleni and can't serve in two municipalities at once.

14 Jun 3 min

Durban student builds his mother a house through carpentry business

At just 17 years old and still completing his matric, he built his mother a house using money earned from selling wooden ironing boards.

11 Jun 15 min

The legal risks of saying no to childhood vaccines.

Dr Liesl Hager from the University of Pretoria’s Department of Private Law says a parent’s right to refuse vaccination is not without consequences if that decision causes legally recognised harm to others.

11 Jun 1 min

Transition not about invalidating qualifications

Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, briefs on developments relating to the implementation of transitional arrangements for the introduction of occupational qualifications. Headline: Transition not about invalidating qualifications

11 Jun 3 min

How workers can protect their mental health and avoid burnout in toxic workplaces

Beyond sleep, wellness coach David Hoff recommends making healthier food choices where possible.

11 Jun 6 min

Bring it home we have seen your hard work in the last six months

Actress Zola Nombona wishes Bafana Bafana well ahead of the much anticipated match against Mexico on Thursday.

10 Jun 1 min

Why government is phasing out BRT funding and what it means for commuters

There’s poor performance on the project itself, and there’s poor performance on the money that we’re putting into this thing. So it became a liability towards government coffers.

10 Jun 8 min

900 GBV cases only two shelters for victims across 17 local municipalities

Teboho Sekaledi DA Mpumalanga spokesperson on Community Safety, Security and Liaison speaks on shelter shortages for GBV victims in the province.

9 Jun 1 min

Shabba’s World Cup Moment: How One Goal Changed His Life

Bafana legend Siphiwe “Shabba” relives scoring the first goal of the 2010 World Cup, the first and last to date on African soil, also explaining how that moment changed his life.

8 Jun 2 min