Sowetan Podcast

Body of Ekurhuleni roads and transport management MMC Andile Mngwevu found

The body of Ekurhuleni roads and transport management MMC Andile Mngwevu and three other people he was travelling with have been recovered. Sending audio now.

28 Jan 1 min

The rand strengthens beyond R16 to the dollar

Dr Azar Jammine, Chief Economistat Econometrix, believes lower import costs from a firmer rand could help bring down inflation and interest rates, giving consumers more spending power despite pressure on exporters.

27 Jan 3 min

Stronger rand expected to boost confidence, growth and job creation

Labour economist Andrew Levy says workers may not feel immediate benefits from a stronger rand, but sustained currency gains could boost confidence, growth and job creation.

27 Jan 3 min

Scholar transport driver charged with 12 counts of culpable homicide

Gauteng police have arrested a 22-year-old man who was the driver of the scholar transport vehicle that collided with a truck and left 12 pupils dead.

20 Jan 1 min

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash

President Cyril Ramaphosa speaking about the Gauteng scholar transport crash tragedy that claimed the lives on 13 children.

19 Jan 3 min

Why Jessica Motaung can’t stand for Safa president

Northern Cape denies endorsing Chiefs boss candidature amid claims Jordaan wants fourth term.

15 Jan 3 min

KwaZulu-Natal leads the pack after recording a 90.6% matric pass rate

KZN MEC for education says the provinces matric Class of 2025 has made history.

14 Jan 1 min

From anxiety to achievement: Pabalelo’s matric journey

Pabalelo Ngwato, 18, is preparing to close an important chapter of her life as she graduates from Redhill School in Johannesburg, walking away with five distinctions with an average of 85%.

12 Jan 9 min

Teen with albinism triumphs in national matric English rankings

Ngozika Nnadi, 18, from Saheti School in Johannesburg, achieved four distinctions in the matric exams, but her highest accolade was being ranked in the top 1% nationally for further studies in English, as this subject relies fully on reading.

12 Jan 4 min

Matric results don’t define learners’ future, experts say

Roshni Parbhoo-Seetha, SA Depression and Anxiety Group project manager for education says pupils should not view their matric results as a final judgment on their intelligence or potential.

12 Jan 2 min

Mafoko Security guards suffer as salaries delayed

Mafoko Security patrol guards claim they have not been paid salaries for two months.

9 Jan 2 min

Mafoko Security guards suffer as salaries delayed

Mafoko Security patrol guards claim they have not been paid salaries for two months.

9 Jan 2 min

DJ Warras’ sister breaks down after accused murderer’s court appearance

DJ Warras’ sister, Nicole Stock, broke down in tears outside the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday after the appearance of Victor Majola, the man accused of murdering her brother. Speaking to journalists, Stock reflected on the family’s first Christmas without Warras, describing the growing pain of his absence. “We all…

6 Jan 2 min

We Buy Cars to payback R3.4m to unhappy consumers

If you have complained that We Buy Cars violated the Consumer Protection Act, you could be smiling all the way to the bank for your share of R3.4m to be paid back to unhappy consumers.

23 Dec 2025 1 min

Dual fires in Ekurhuleni leave two dead, liquor store gutted

The City of Ekurhuleni emergency management services responded to two fires – one that claimed the lives of two people and the other which gutted a liquor store – in the early hours of Wednesday.

17 Dec 2025 1 min

Banks return R60m, repossessed cars to consumers

Thousands of consumers have had more than R60m paid back to them after the National Financial Ombud (NFO) of SA’s banking division resolved their disputes with various banks.

17 Dec 2025 1 min

Two SSA former officials arrested for fraud and theft

The pair were arrested on charges relating to the misappropriation of state funds.

1 Dec 2025 1 min

Balance spending habits with smart investing – finance expert

The impulse spender. The cautious thrill-seeker. The aspiring wealth-builder. The highly disciplined investor. These are some of the spending personalities that tell you how you approach money.

27 Nov 2025 2 min

Top cop solves 12 rape cases spanning five years

Det-Sgt Mokgaetji Sema speaks to Sowetan on the challenges she faced when investigating these cases.

25 Nov 2025 5 min

Fears for sons recruited by MKP to Russia

A Botswana mother alleged to Sowetan that her son was taken to Russia under the guise of attending a personal development course after being recruited by Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla.

25 Nov 2025 19 min