SowetanLIVE Podcast

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Cassidy Jacobs said the list would not be published anytime soon and that the minster still needed to meet with his department for a lekgotla.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

Cabinet surprises & viral drama - top stories of the week

Join your lively hosts Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini, the dynamic trio bringing you the latest news and current affairs with a youthful twist. In this episode we dive into the new cabinet members, the challenges of policing following the viral video of an elderly woman being abused,…

5 Jul 2024 34 min

'My client did not beat her up': Faith Mazibuko's lawyer

An employee in Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi’s office has applied for a protection order against MEC Faith Mazibuko after an altercation in March.

2 Jul 2024 2 min

SowetanLIVE Youth Day Podcast

Sowetan reporters Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi and Nandi Ntini discuss all things social media, sports, youth unemployment and sexuality.

14 Jun 2024 32 min

First time eligible voters on their expectations

SowetanLIVE spoke to first time eligible voters to understand what is important to them when it comes to the elections.

27 May 2024 2 min

Bethusile Mgcina sets the record straight after pictured in IEC bib

The South African Music Awards winner had tongues wagging on social media after wearing the bib during Africa Day celebrations in Komani

27 May 2024 3 min

Leaving politics, what next?

Mpho Phalatse and Mbali Ntuli are now serving their communities in other ways.

23 May 2024 5 min

Johannesburg: A city of darkness

A woman at a gun store details a disturbing experience that motivated her to buy a blank gun to protect herself and her family.

16 May 2024 2 min

Mcunu: Interim package plant to service people of of Hammanskraal

“The first drop of water from the package plant will be seen in September. It's no longer an open-ended thing, as of September this year. In the meantime, Tshwane will continue with tankers and boreholes here and there,” said Mcunu.

14 May 2024 1 min