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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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18:54

South Africa’s VAT threshold: Why R1 million no...

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2025/10/01

When introduced in 2009, the R1 million VAT threshold was generous. But inflation has eroded its real value. In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth speaks to tax expert from AJM, Leonard Willemse, about why the threshold should change and what the ideal level could be.

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23:15

Yvonne Chaka Chaka's awards celebrate unsung heroes...

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2025/09/30

Legendary singer Yvonne Chaka Chaka will once again celebrate unsung heroes with the biennial Backing Vocalists and Session Musicians (BVSM) awards. SowetanLIVE

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30:59

Beat financial fraud: think twice before you click,...

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2025/09/29

In the fourth episode of ‘Bank on it’ host Koshiek Karan discusses the evolution of financial fraud in SA — and how you can protect yourself — with Capitec’s Iain Orpen, head of fraud prevention and detection at Capitec.

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9:13

Rethabile Khumalo opens up about her mother's final...

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2025/09/29

Singer-songwriter Rethabile Khumalo opens up about the final moments with her late mother, legendary vocalist Winnie Khumalo, who passed away in January.She also reflects on her mother’s legacy and shares her plans to honour her more than 30-year-long music career with a star-studded celebration on October 4 at Soweto Meat Lovers. SowetanLIVE

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2:25

ANC Joburg spokesperson Masilo Sereke on the...

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2025/09/25

The PA has given the ANC until Monday to reinstate its deputy president, Kenny Kunene, as Joburg’s MMC for transport or else it will pull out from its local government coalitions with the ANC across the country. SowetanLIVE

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1:10:47

Lights, Camera, Crime - The Dark Side of the...

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2025/09/25

Recent headlines about SA influencers promoting an allegedly exploitative work program in Russia had the public in an uproar, but those who work in the entertainment industry were less surprised. In this episode I explore the dark side of the glitzy photos and bright lights of fame. I'm joined by the incredible Rosie Motene who shares personal insights from her 30 years in the industry.Resources mentioned in the episode: Rosie's blog:

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31:36

Abiding in God in all seasons

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2025/09/23

As we wrap up the final months of the year, one of the most important lessons I’ve learned is that, no matter what season we’re in, it is imperative to abide in God. Among many other benefits of being consistently anchored in your relationship with God, one that stands out is the safety and security it comes with. This week’s episode zooms in on the importance of abiding in God in all seasons.

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22:01

'I'm one step away from a Grammy award' – Heavy-K

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2025/09/22

Music maestro Heavy-K talks about being inducted into the Grammy Recording Academy Class of 2025, finding guidance, mentorship, and a fatherly bond with American rap legend Busta Rhymes, and plans to take 3-Step to the world. SowetanLIVE

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34:43

G20 in SA not diminished by Trumps absence, says...

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2025/09/17

In this episode of Politics in Command, Professor Zhang Weiwei, renowned Chinese scholar and critic of Western democracy, unpacks why Donald Trump’s absence from the upcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg does not diminish its significance. He argues that Africa’s future lies in strengthening ties with China and the Global South, while questioning the sustainability of the Western political model.

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9:58

Inside the app that millions bank on

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2025/09/16

How do you create a digital product that serves nearly 25 million people while remaining simple, personalised and efficient? This is the challenge faced by the teams at Capitec, as discussed in the latest episode of Bank on it during an insightful interview with Andy Baker, executive head of Technology and Ravi Govender, head of Product Technology Services.

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11:05

Praising DA is sabotage to ANC - councillors reject...

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2025/09/16

Ward 135 councillor Phelelani Sindani criticised Ramaphosa’s praise of the DA as undermining the ANC, while Ward 68 councillor Msimelo Lobi supported the president’s view but noted that ANC municipalities struggle due to reliance on grants rather than revenue collection. SowetanLIVE

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24:24

Why it pays to be positive when investing

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2025/09/16

PSG Wealth CIO Adriaan Pask unpacks research findings and market insights showing why optimism is more than just a mindset — it’s a practical strategy for long-term financial success.

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33:19

Upside down Kingdom: God’s standards

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2025/09/16

The term upside Kingdom is usually used to describe the nature of God’s kingdom, and how different it is from how society and the world operates. When we look closely at the standards of God, we see how oceans apart they are from what the world deems normal. Through the help of the Holy Spirit, we are able to be live according to these, be set apart, represent Christ and have an impact in our societies and the world.

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42:10

Episode 193 The Helderstroom Prison Murders

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2025/09/12

This episode was first published in the Patreon feed in May 2023.Working in a prison environment is a dangerous undertaking, but most correctional centre employees would expect the danger to come from the incarcerated offenders. When three young prison wardens set out on a brief errand for their employer, though, they will soon realise that the danger was far closer than they thought. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support

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32:54

Year-end fatigue: God still our hope

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2025/09/08

Some of us are already feeling it. The year is nearing the end. And a lot of us are exhausted. Some may be disappointed at how the year went, some feeling like the daily routine is a drag. This week’s episode emphasises the importance of holding on to God so that we get the strength to keep going until the year ends. Trusting that He can still manifest as a good God.

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50:03

Child Abduction in South Africa - Stolen Girl...

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2025/09/07

Stolen Girl Official Companion PodcastPart 2 of 2 - Child Abduction in South Africa In part 1 of the Stolen Girl Companion podcast we delved into the real-life case of Maureen Dabbagh and her daughter, Nadia, who was abducted and taken to Syria by her father in the 90s. In this 2nd and final part of the podcast we talk about the reality of child abduction in South Africa and what we can do to prevent it. I'm joined by Bianca van Aswegan of Missing Children South Africa for grassroots insights on

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46:38

Stolen Girl Official Companion Podcast Episode 1 -...

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2025/09/05

Stolen Girl Official Companion Podcast Part 1 of 2 - Finding Nadia When Maureen Dabbagh's ex-husband fails to return their two-year-old daughter from a scheduled visitation, it sets off a series of events which will change all three lives forever. Now, Maureen must become a completely different person in order to rescue her daughter when the justice system seems to have no way to help. The brand new release movie based on this real-life story, Stolen Girl, is out in cinemas now. This companion

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26:13

Understanding holiness and purity through the Word

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2025/09/01

If you grew up in church setting you are no stranger to the terms “holiness” and “purity”. The terms are sometimes used in very broad contexts and can be tricky to understand in simple terms. Today’s episode focuses on the necessity of living a life of holiness and purity as believers, and what exactly that means and how it looks like.

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46:12

In the Spotlight: FNB Art Prize winner Thato Toeba

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2025/09/01

In this episode, as we enter September, the traditional arts & culture month in Johannesburg, we bring you an art conversation. Recently, the recipient of the 2025 FNB Art Prize was announced. The prestigious annual prize – which comes with a hundred thousand rands, exhibition space at FNB Art Joburg and a solo show at the Johannesburg Art Gallery – has been awarded to Thato Toeba, a Lesotho national just five years into their art career. Toeba’s interest in the social sciences, identity, power,

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28:58

Africa’s youth dividend and challenges in unlocking...

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2025/09/01

In this episode, brought to you by Standard Bank, host Redi Tlhabi unpacks the numbers with Vuyo Lutseke, Executive Director of Radio Workshop. They dig into stats and budgets revealing what’s keeping Africa from unlocking its youth potential.Despite making up most of the population and holding the key to economic growth and innovation, young people in Africa still face challenges in accessing education and job opportunities. Bringing a lived experience, activist Mary-Ann Nobele shares what it

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