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TimesLIVE Podcasts

Podcasts and similar audio content from Arena Holdings - publishers of the Sunday Times, Business Day, Financial Mail, the Sowetan, etc. News-orientated editorial content

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4:55

Senegal ruling: FA leader points finger at ‘Morocco...

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2026/03/18

Botswana FA president Tariq Babitseng, who’s also a member of Cosafa executive committee, has distanced Motsepe from this controversial ruling to declare Morocco the champions by stripping Senegal the title. SowetanLIVE

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2:31

40 pupils hospitalised in Mpumalanga after poisonous...

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2026/03/18

A total of 40 pupils in Mpumalanga were hospitalised after a suspected food poisoning incident linked to snacks known as Krunchy Nax. The incident began when three pupils from Ekwazini Secondary School showed symptoms of food-related illness, including stomach cramps, after consuming the snacks. More learners were later affected, prompting urgent medical attention. Gerald Sambo Mpumalanga education spokesperson gives a report. SowetanLIVE

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9:57

Turning transactions into trust

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2026/03/18

Capitec is using retail innovation and diversification to deliver real client benefits, drive financial inclusion and future-proof itself. In this episode, Karan sits down with Basani Maluleke, Personal Banking executive at Capitec, to explore how the bank is systematically dismantling its biggest operational challenge — branch queues — by turning supermarket till points into banking hubs and using data as a roadmap for financial inclusion.

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18:13

From catching taxis to gigs to Metro FM Awards:...

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2026/03/17

Amapiano vocalist MaWhoo has gone from catching taxis to her very first gigs in 2022 to becoming one of the most nominated artists at this year’s Metro FM Awards. Known for hits like Bengicela, Uzizwa Kanjan, Thokoza and Amabhoza, the 31-year-old singer has steadily carved out a unique space in the industry, recently embracing sounds like lekompo and 3-step to cement her place as one of the country’s most sought-after vocalists. Speaking to Sowetan, MaWhoo opened up about her rise to stardom, her

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22:39

Ndavi Nokeri to tackle faith, finance and fitness...

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2026/03/17

Former Ndavi Nokeri is stepping into the podcasting world with The Full Circle Podcast with Ndavi Nokeri, where she plans to unpack topics such as faith, finance and fitness. Through the podcast, the former Miss South Africa titleholder hopes to create a space that inspires and empowers youth and women through conversations centred on growth, purpose and living a balanced life. SowetanLIVE

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6:27

Mankweng Hospital team ready for conjoined twins'...

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2026/03/16

Dr Precious Moraswi says its all systems go for the team who are set to partake in a surgery to separate conjoined twins born in January at Mankweng Hospital in Polokwane. As a specialist in training she says this will be the greatest learning so far SowetanLIVE

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2:45

Ditsobitla mayor Molefe Morutse on why he was...

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2026/03/16

Ditsobotla Mayor and ANC PEC Member in North West Molefe Morutse explains why he was forcefully removed from a regional conference in Dr Kenneth Kaunda region over the weekend. SowetanLIVE

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19:49

Mmeli Khumalo hopes his lover Thandeka wins Big...

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2026/03/16

Recently evicted Mmeli Khumalo may be out of the Big Brother Mzansi house, but his support for his girlfriend, Thandeka, remains unwavering as the Season 6 finale approaches. Speaking to Sowetan on Monday morning, the 27-year-old from Hillbrow, Johannesburg, expressed his hopes that the often polarising housemate; who divided viewers this season; will ultimately walk away with the title. While audiences frequently perceived Mmeli as Thandeka’s “handbag”, a label he is yet to know when he gets his

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1:00

Workers struggle to survive — they were last paid...

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2026/03/12

An employee of a company contracted by the Johannesburg Roads Agency says he is forced to rely on family members' or children's grant to survive after the company last paid them five months ago. SowetanLIVE

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34:57

Seasoned TV personality Zandi Nhlapo talks all things...

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2026/03/12

Veteran TV personality Zandi Nhlapo is encouraging women to embrace ageing with knowledge and confidence through her wellness platform, Seasoned by Zandi. Best known to many as the 90s continuity presenter on Simunye on SABC 1, Nhlapo speaks to Sowetan about using her voice to spark honest conversations around menopause, women’s health and self-awareness. SowetanLIVE

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1:08

Overseas football clubs increasingly using SA lingo...

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2026/03/12

German Bundesliga club RB Leipzig chairman of the board and chief business officer, Johann Plenge, explains why they decided to name their upcoming Mzansi tour “Rekaofela” amid the growing phenomenon SowetanLIVE

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45:38

Shudufhadzo Musida talks advocacy, beauty and identity

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2026/03/11

In this episode of the Wanted Podcast, we bring you a conversation about beauty through the lens of identity, spirituality, and a calm, regulated nervous system as the ultimate beauty hack.Wanted contributor Mathathle Stofile sits down with Shudufhadzo Musida, host of the Mindful Mondays podcast, author, global advocate for women, children, and mental health, and former Miss South Africa (2020), who is currently studying international finance and economic policy at Columbia University. In this

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12:36

How Umafikizolo turned heartbreak into a hit with...

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2026/03/11

Maskandi favourite Umafikizolo believes his three nominations at the Metro FM Music Awards mark a turning point in his career. The Uyoncengwa Unyoko hitmaker speaks to Sowetan about his mission to keep the maskandi genre alive, his creative process, and how he channels heartbreak and personal experiences into music that resonates with fans. SowetanLIVE

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1:03

Maxhosa Africa runway makes fashion statement with...

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2026/03/10

Laduma Ngxokolo, MaXhosa Africa creative director and founder says luxury fashion house’s ready to wear collection Siyi-Kulture represents the blend of cultures and subcultures in SA and on the continent. The collection affirms the influence and rise African and SA culture has on the global music, dance and fashion scene. SowetanLIVE

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1:14

Robot Boii resurrects skhothane culture in Paris

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2026/03/10

Media personality and choreographer Robot Boii says the viral Ultramel custard moment being poured onto the rug was the foundation of the act. He says the skhothane subculture is who we are and is denoted for the pouring of the Ultramel custard and should not be watered down because it’s on a global stage. SowetanLIVE

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2:19

Soweto Marathon runners still not paid

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2026/03/10

Hollywood Athletics Club elites manager Manfred Seidler says they won't be sending their athletes to the Soweto Marathon again, saying the runners were not paid after the November 29 race. SowetanLIVE

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14:28

King Wanda happy he made Big Brother Mzansi top 10

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2026/03/10

King Wanda cleared the air with Sowetan, insisting he was never an “instigator” in the Big Brother house, instead he was simply someone who preferred to tell things as they are. He described his journey as worthy, reflecting on the highs and lows, the friendships he formed, and the strategies that shaped his time in the house. SowetanLIVE

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11:44

That house is draining as hell - The Don

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2026/03/10

(The Don): From being a fan-favourite in the Big Brother Mzansi house to navigating drama and alliances inside, Sihle Sishi, known as The Don, spent eight weeks testing his limits. The Soweto-born recently evicted housemate reflects on the emotional toll of life in the house, describing it as “draining,” while sharing the lessons, friendships, and insights he gained during his time on the show. SowetanLIVE

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18:09

Lorcia Cooper excited to see Coloured stories told

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2026/03/10

From her breakout role as Charmaine on Backstage to playing the fierce Tyson in Lockdown, seasoned actress Lorcia Cooper is stepping into a softer, more nurturing role as Rochelle Booysen in Paradys. In the new SABC 2 drama, the 47-year-old portrays a mother navigating family and community struggles — while celebrating the rich diversity within the Coloured community. In conversation with Sowetan, Cooper reflects on embracing this new chapter and the importance of telling more authentic stories on

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7:09

Motsoaledi to ask hospital to approach court to save...

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2026/03/10

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says a Johannesburg hospital should approach the High Court to save the life of a 15-year-old boy whose family refuses a blood transfusion on religious grounds. SowetanLIVE

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