SowetanLIVE Podcast

 "Never getting the chance to enjoy The Soil at its peak" -  Samthing Soweto 

Samthing Soweto in discussion with S Mag Reporter Masego Seemela, speaks all things career, collaborations and running his music business.

21 Jul 23 min

Newly-appointed police minister Prof Firoz Cachalia speaks to Sowetan 

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet reshuffle, Prof Firoz Cachalia has been appointed as South Africa’s new minister of police, with Senzo Mchunu placed on special leave. In a brief telephonic interview with SowetanLIVE reporter Koena Mashale, Cachalia responds to his appointment and outlines how he plans to tackle the challenges…

14 Jul 2 min

She gets things done – Steenhuisen backs Zille on Joburg mayoral candidacy

DA Federal chairperson Helen Zille has got the backing of party leader John Steenhuisen to change the fortunes of Johannesburg should she become the mayor.

10 Jun 1 min

'They’re dragging their feet’ - Diko slams government inaction on podcast laws

As podcasts explode in popularity and controversy grows, SA still has no laws to hold them accountable. In this candid interview, communications portfolio committee chairperson Khusela Diko warns of a growing crisis in an unregulated space and calls out government for dragging its feet.

29 Apr 11 min

Nigerian superstar and singer Oxlade on his rise from humble beginnings to global fame

After I dropped out of varsity, I felt that I was done living someone else’s dreams. My family didn’t want another artist or musician, and had expectations for me to complete school, but music is my calling, and I can’t help it. I followed their advice and went to school, but…

22 Apr 12 min

Why I rescued Tunisian soccer fan – Sundowns supporter speaks

The Sundowns fan who saved the life of an Esperance Sportive de Tunis supporter at Loftus Versfeld Stadium says he acted instinctively as he couldn’t stand the thought of watching a man die.

2 Apr 7 min

Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi speaks on improving on service delivery in the province 

The premier was speaking after his meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa and his cabinet to assess the state of the province and highlight issues which need to be addressed with urgency.

6 Mar 2 min

Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi's first radio show on Power FM

The former EFF MP announced his decision to leave the EFF and politics in February and expressed his desire to contribute to academia, leveraging on his educational background. Now he is the anchor of Power Talk.

3 Mar 2 min

Eric Thokwana denies extorting Pretoria constructions sites 

The alleged extortionist is known to have demanded money to keep two major construction sites running.

15 Oct 2024 8 min

South African drug mule speaks on Honk Kong prison horror

A Springsfield man speaks to SowetanLIVE on the day he was court with drugs at the Hong Kong airport in 2015. 

3 Oct 2024 6 min

Construction business owner details extorsion from thugs

His construction site has been hit with many delays because of local dodgy SMMes who want a stake in the project which does not belong to the state.

23 Aug 2024 38 min

Relative shares what led to the fight over Mboro’s grandkids

The great aunt of Mboro's grandchildren says the controversial pastor had taken the children last week when they were supposed to get treatment for an ailment. Kgadi Gele said they then went to his house to get them but he refused, kicked them out and also threatened them with pangas…

7 Aug 2024 5 min

Ziya Xulu on silencing the noise

The actor speaks on her career and winning the best new comer award at the Simon Mabhunu Film & TV Awards.

23 Jul 2024 5 min

Miss SA finalist Chidimma Adetshina speaks to Sowetan S Mag on motherhood, divorce and xenophobia

The 23-year-old law student speaks out about her identity

22 Jul 2024 13 min

Lawrence Maleka back on our screens as the #LobolaMan

The actor speaks to S Mag reporter Masego Seemela on his latest role.

18 Jul 2024 21 min

Department of health retracts Gauteng Mpox case

Earlier on Thursday it was reported that a learner in Hammanskraal had contracted Mpox

18 Jul 2024 1 min

Getting roles is spiritual, says Kwenzo Ngcobo

Actor says he is ready to live up to viewers’ expectations as he makes his debut on ‘Scandal!’ in August.

15 Jul 2024 2 min

I won't comment on super fans, because my name wasn't mentioned – Mama Joy

Super fan Joy “‘Mama Joy”’ Chauke said she will not address any says on super fans' trips being stopped until the minister of sports, arts, and culture, Gayton McKenzie, mentions her name.

9 Jul 2024 1 min

Minster McKenzie’s spokesperson speaks on the list of people receiving funds from department

Cassidy Jacobs said the list would not be published anytime soon and that the minster still needed to meet with his department for a lekgotla.

9 Jul 2024 1 min

'Hearing the crowd singing the anthem was magical' – KB

Singer says she doesn’t take singing the national anthem lightly

8 Jul 2024 4 min