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147 Episodes
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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

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

Former Miss South Africa 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…
16 Mar 25 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

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

How Umafikizolo turned heartbreak into a hit with ‘Uyoncengwa Unyoko’

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…
11 Mar 12 min

Maxhosa Africa runway makes fashion statement with custard moment

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.
10 Mar 1 min

Robot Boii resurrects skhothane culture in Paris

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…
10 Mar 1 min

Soweto Marathon runners still not paid

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.
10 Mar 2 min

King Wanda happy he made Big Brother Mzansi top 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…
10 Mar 14 min

That house is draining as hell - The Don

(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…
10 Mar 11 min

Lorcia Cooper excited to see Coloured stories told

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…
10 Mar 18 min

Qhawe reflects on life since being crowned Miss SA

It’s been four months since her crowning, and Sowetan caught up with reigning Miss SA Qhawekazi Mazaleni on life in the spotlight. From visiting schools across Johannesburg with her Empower Youth Africa literacy campaign to using her speech therapy skills to champion mother-tongue learning, Mazaleni proves that staying true to…
24 Feb 18 min
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