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A Journey Unravelled

After celebrating 5 years in the Automotive and Motoring Industry, Ted Keenan talks to Managing Director of The Automotive Learning Academy, a commercial partner to MBLA, Kim Smallie.

3 Nov 2022 19 min

Mining Matters

With the upcoming mining indaba ready to take place in the Eastern Cape, Nafcoc's involvement sets to open the industry up to all people, especially the youth. Ted talks to Tankiso Mosi, Deputy Chairperson of Nafcoc's Youth Chamber.

1 Nov 2022 18 min

A Chilli Feeling

Daron Mann interviews Morgan Memela, new head coach of the Chilli Boys, Chippa United, ahead of their clash with Richards Bay this Sunday.

28 Oct 2022 5 min

Thuma Thina!

In light of reports that the ANC Youth League in the O.R. Tambo region will not be backing Cyril Ramaphosa at the party's upcoming National Elective Conference, Daron talks to the Melikhaya Mcitwa of the branch to find out more.

27 Oct 2022 5 min

Message In A Bottle

With The Eastern Cape Liqour Board recently launching its Campaign against the abuse of alcohol by minors in a new culture of pens down parties, Daron invites Mgwebi Msiya, spokesperson for the ELCB, to discuss the campaign.

20 Oct 2022 7 min

Green Fingers

With growing concerns that Pondoland will lose out on the growing cannabis industry, Ted Keen talks to .Gavin Tessendorf and Jakes Jacobs about the challenges faced.

20 Oct 2022 15 min

The Heart of the City

Ted Keenan interviews CEO of East London's Mercedes Benz Plant, Mr. Andreas Brand in a discussion on the plant, successes and the challenges of the Company and the role it plays being situated in East London.

18 Oct 2022 18 min

Order! Order in Court!

After the High Court in East London granted a Court Order to members of a faction of the ANC who wanted to nullify meetings and voting that had taken place recently in the Dr. W. B. Rhubusana region, Daron Mann discusses the issue with Ondela Sokomani.

6 Oct 2022 10 min

The Investor's Dilemma

With the on-going tensions between Russia and Ukraine, The British Pound being less than the Dollar and Repo rates climbing up to 7.5%, investment seems to be a no-go zone. Ted sits with NVest Securities' Liam Graham in a discussion on the matter.

4 Oct 2022 11 min

Business Blackout!!

With SA plunging into the dark ages, not only consumers are affected. Daron Mann talks to Mthatha businessman Dr. Andile Nontso about how load-shedding is battering local businesses.

29 Sep 2022 9 min

Lemons Make Lemonade

With South Africa possibly being the largest Citrus producer in the World, Ted Keenan & South African Citrus Growers Association CEO, Justin Chadwick meet up to discuss the Industry Further.

27 Sep 2022 18 min

What The Future Holds...

Ted catches us up with Border Kei Chamber of Business CEO, Lizelle Maurice, giving her take on what's to come after having been a part of the the ECDC's Symposium and Exhibition.

26 Sep 2022 20 min

What's Your Story

Having hit 50k followers in the space of a year, Ryan Ward chats to Ted Keenan, detailing the journey they have travelled as "Your Story South Africa".

19 Sep 2022 12 min

Phuma Chief!

With the Democratic Alliance in Nelson Mandela Bay announcing it will be seeking a Vote on no confidence in NMB mayor, Daron chats to the DA's candidate, Retief Odendaal.

16 Sep 2022 7 min

Sink Or Swim

The biggest stories from the Eastern Cape with news, investigations, lifestyle, sports, politics, and the latest issues and investigations highlighted by the team from South Africa’s renowned Daily Dispatch, with 150 years of publishing excellence. Listen to our podcasts on DispatchLIVE, Spotify, IONO.fm, Apple Podcasts, and the MyDailyDispatch app.

15 Sep 2022 4 min

Ring Of Power

After defeating Hector Flores in an IBF Junior Flyweight Title fight in Mexico, Sivenathi Nontshinga became SA's youngest Champ. Daron Mann hears it all…

8 Sep 2022 6 min

MASSIVE SWELL | Huge waves carry rocks into local car park

WILD WATERS | Daron Mann talks to Dispatch's resident surf aficionado Nick Pike about the recent storm swells and unusual waves seen across the province in recent days.

1 Sep 2022 12 min

Ken Clark Is Superman?

Having founded Twizza in 2003, Ken Clark now shifts his focus to the political sphere of Komani. Ted Keenan chats to him to see where the journey is headed.

29 Aug 2022 12 min

Liquor board's young solution to underage drinking

The Eastern Cape Liquor Board’s Mgwebi Msiya unpacked the board's planned learner ambassador programme to combat underage drinking.

26 Aug 2022 8 min

Going Green

With the Cannabis Industry growing significantly, it was only fitting for Ted Keenan to chat to an expert in the field, Dr. Shiksha Gallow.

23 Aug 2022 17 min