Sowetan Podcast

Mngqithi not convinced Panama are the right fit for Bafana

Golden Arrows coach says Bafana Bafana should have sought stronger opponents for their 2026 World Cup preparations, instead of Panama.

24 Mar 1 min

Khusela Diko: Podcast talks driven by online harms but must go beyond regulation

Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies Khusela Sangoni-Diko, said that the engagement on podcasts is triggered by online harms but should go far beyond that

24 Mar 2 min

Emfuleni municipality says service delivery should resume on Tuesday.

MMC of Finance in Emfuleni, Hassan Mako comments on the reasons behind delay in service delivery especially electricity and waste management.

24 Mar 1 min

Thandeka Tshabalala reflects on her Big Brother Mzansi loss: “I’m still the Bazozwa Queen”

Despite finishing as a runner-up to Liema Pantsi, Thandeka Tshabalala isn’t backing down from her crown. She opens up to Sowetan about her rivalry in the house, being labelled a villain, finding love with Mmeli, and why she still sees herself as the true Basozoa queen in her 10-week run…

23 Mar 33 min

Mohlamme's family wants justice after Ombuds findings

Lerato Mohlamme’s sister, Molebogeng says they family wants justice and wants someone to go to jail for what happened to Lerato.

23 Mar 2 min

Ama Qamata talks new film, Fight Like a Girl: “This role pushed me beyond everything I knew I could do”

Actress Ama Qamata is stepping into international cinema with her latest film, Fight Like a Girl, a powerful story rooted in resilience and real-life events. Speaking to Sowetan, the Blood & Water star reflects on her transition from South African television to the global stage, sharing how portraying Safi challenged…

23 Mar 16 min

Big Brother Mzansi winner Liema Pantsi: “My next focus is my foundation, music and being an ambassador”

Liema Pantsi just snatched the Big Brother Mzansi Season 6 crown as well as the R2 million from Thandeka Tshabalala, but she’s not stopping there. She plans to travel, renovate her grandmother’s home, and grow her foundation for young girls, while also dropping new music and chasing her dream of…

23 Mar 13 min

Boo boys make playing at Orlando stressful- Pirates coach Ouaddou

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou suggests that his players play with stress of being booed at their home venue, Orlando Amstel Arena, attributing Sunday’s 6-0 win over TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium to “having true support” as he feels away matches have become more enjoyable for them than home fixtures.

23 Mar 1 min

Cardoso pleased after guiding Downs to another CAF semifinal.

Mamelodi Sumdowns coach Miguel Cardoso says he is very proud to have guided the club to another CAF Champions League semifinal, but not entirely satisfied after losing 2-0 in Mali on Sunday. Sundowns progressed to the semifinal after winning the quarterfinal 3-2 on aggregate against Stade Malien.

23 Mar 8 min

Police open an inquest docket on the death of mine workers in Kimberley

Northern Cape Police spokesperson Col Cherelle Ehlers confirms all five bodies have been retrieved and inquest docket has been opened.

23 Mar 1 min

Gladwyn White says he’s still waiting for suspension letter from Safa

Suspended SA Football Association (Safa) national executive member Gladwyn White had not received a formal letter outlining the reasons for his suspension, he said this week.

20 Mar 10 min

Senegal ruling: FA leader points finger at ‘Morocco puppet’ Motsepe

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.

18 Mar 4 min

40 pupils hospitalised in Mpumalanga after poisonous snack scare

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…

18 Mar 2 min

From catching taxis to gigs to Metro FM Awards: MaWhoo reflects on her rise.

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…

17 Mar 18 min

Ndavi Nokeri to tackle faith, finance and fitness with new podcast

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…

17 Mar 22 min

Mankweng Hospital team ready for conjoined twins' surgery

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

16 Mar 6 min

Ditsobitla mayor Molefe Morutse on why he was forcefully removed

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.

16 Mar 2 min

Mmeli Khumalo hopes his lover Thandeka wins Big Brother Mzansi Season 6

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…

16 Mar 19 min

Workers struggle to survive — they were last paid five months ago

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.

12 Mar 1 min

Seasoned TV personality Zandi Nhlapo talks all things menopause and ageing.

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,…

12 Mar 34 min