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43:56

The right kind of bloodlust

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2025/01/15

Rise Mzansi leader and SCOPA chairperson in parliament, Songezo Zibi tells Peter Bruce in this first edition of the Podcasts from the Edge of 2025 that with the turn of Donald Trump to the White House and the removal of constraints from social media platforms like X (Twitter) and, now Facebook, he fears for where South Africans might go to look for the truth. Right now, he says, the truth can be whatever you’re able to make other people believe. A young democracy like South Africa, he warns, is

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36:20

Former Magesi FC coach Clinton Larsen

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2025/01/14

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally. Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two

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2:44

Pass rate of 87.3% achieved for NSC, nearly half of...

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2025/01/14

The matric class of 2024 who sat for the National Senior Certificate achieved a pass rate of 87.3%, up from 82.9% the year before.

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37:14

Four decades of Cisco unpacked

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2025/01/13

Four decades after starting in Silicon Valley, Cisco’s strategy in Africa is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Francine Katsoudas, executive vice-president and chief people, policy and purpose officer at Cisco. Through the discussion, Katsoudas outlines the group’s ongoing investment in Africa; 40 years of Cisco; the role of AI in business; and managing talent in the current environment. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production

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2:24

Umalusi approves the release of 2024 Matric results

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2025/01/13

The Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training, Umalusi, has approved the release of the November 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exam results. Umalusi held a media briefing on Monday ahead of the results' release on Wednesday.

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3:11

Mandela grandson no charged as co-accused appear in...

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2025/01/10

The Johannesburg magistrates court has ordered that the five accused arrested at the property of former president Nelson Mandela on Wednesday not be named before an identity parade is conducted. While five suspects were initially arrested, only four appeared on Friday. The grandson of the former statesmen did not appear but remains a suspect.

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3:37

Collen Malatji suggests death penalty for child rapists

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2025/01/10

ANC Youth League leader Collen Malatji has suggested the reinstatement of the death penalty for those convicted of raping children.

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1:46

A tribute to kwaito star Doc Shebeleza

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2025/01/09

Kwaito pioneer Doc Shebeleza, whose real name was Victor Bogopane, has passed away at the age of 51, his family confirmed in a statement following a prolonged illness. In June 2024, the legendary artist was reported to be hospitalised after a health scare.

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2:11

Ramaphosa pushes for minerals to be processed locally

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2025/01/09

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa is advocating for the processing of South Africa’s mineral resources in the country and the export of finished products rather than raw materials.

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40:35

Scopa: so far, so good, says Songezo Zibi

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2025/01/09

Rise Mzansi boss shares the good, the bad, and the hilarious moments from his first six months as Scopa Chairman. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter

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Episode 173 The Murder of Andre Klynsmith

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2025/01/06

A retired man goes missing and his fiancé says he went golfing and never returned home. When his body is found in his vehicle, though, the evidence doesn't match the story, but police are stumped until someone just can't hold the truth in anymore. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter

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4:10

Of 387 babies born in Gauteng on New Year's Day, 31...

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2025/01/02

Gauteng recorded 387 births on New Year's Day - 31 of which babies were born to teenagers aged between 15 and 19.

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1:58

Numsa warns ANC against DA, plans to mobilise...

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2025/01/02

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) plans to mobilise “progressive parties to lead the country”, warning against the DA.

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38:32

Episode 172 The Serial Crimes of the Smeddles

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2025/01/01

When a young couple move into a suburban townhouse complex, they quickly ingratiate themselves into the community. They seem like a lovely pair - ordinary, just living life like anyone else. What their neighbours don't know is that the pair have a dark past and an even darker future - one that they're all about to be pulled into. (This episode was first published in the Patreon feed in November 2023. Certain sections have been edited to make it suitable for the regular feed). (24-hr trauma helpline

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6:17

Aviation and border authorities outline plans to...

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2024/12/19

The Border Management Authority (BMA) and Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) held a media briefing at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday to address operational updates and their plans to ensure seamless movement of travellers during the peak holiday season.

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Gauteng and KZN warned of severe thunderstorms and...

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2024/12/19

Johannesburg’s emergency services are on high alert as severe thunderstorms and possible flooding are forecast for the city as 80% rain possibility hits the province.

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10:38

The factors behind Eastern Cape’s horrific road deaths

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2024/12/18

Human behaviour is behind many of the road accidents on Eastern Cape roads so far this festive season.  That is the opinion of Eastern Cape transport department spokesperson Unathi Binqose, speaking after a bloody weekend on the province’s roads in which more than 18 people died and 20 were injured.In an accident near Graaff-Reinet on Monday morning, 14 people died in a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and an SUV on the N9. A few hours earlier, on Sunday night, another head-on collision

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4:47

Spaza shop registration deadline extended to February

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2024/12/18

The deadline for spaza shops and other small food outlets to register their businesses has been extended to February 28. This was announced during a press briefing on Wednesday by ministers leading the multidisciplinary team in government responsible for the national response to instances of food-borne illnesses and illicit trade.

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Episode 171 A Dangerous Adventure

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2024/12/18

When an unsuspecting motorist picks up a young couple who simply looks down on their luck, his life changes forever. When the couple, calling themselves Bonnie & Clyde, finally hand themselves over, the question remains, who really called the shots? (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa) Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter

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Ramathuba threatens to fire hospital staff over long...

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2024/12/14

Frustrated by long patient wait times at a Limpopo hospital, premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba delivered a stern warning to staff that failure to assist patients promptly would result in dismissal.

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