Sowetan Podcast

Big Brother evictees reflect on time spent in the house

Mashel and Dene Jones are the latest housemates to be evicted from the Big Brother Mzansi house after a dramatic nomination week. Speaking to Sowetan, Mashel believes his alliance with Ofentse and Lawredo made him a target, while Dene Jones admits she wanted to kiss Tumi, the Barber, so badly…

2 Feb 17 min

Mafikizolo’s Theo Kgosinkwe goes back in time with Sowetan

Mafikizolo singer Theo Kgosinkwe relives sharing the stage with Boom Shaka, Trompies and Brothers of Peace, and explains why launching his new label, 360 Music Factory, is his way of building and empowering a new generation of musicians.

2 Feb 15 min

Building collapses in Joburg

Emergency services personnel are at a scene where a building collapsed in Doorenfontein, Joburg, on Monday.

2 Feb 1 min

Sjava: A star among stars

Sjava’s new album, Inkanyezi Nezinkanyezi, sees him exploring a range of sounds while remaining rooted in growth and cultural pride.

2 Feb 15 min

Kaze praises Chiefs' grit on tough away pitch

Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze doubts many teams in the division can win a game on Dr Molemela Stadium’s poor pitch, lauding his side for grinding a victory there on Wednesday.

30 Jan 4 min

Engen probes allegations of petrol attendants being forced to work as gardeners

Engen Petroleum is investigating one of its franchises in Mamelodi, Tshwane, where workers have revealed that they are forced to do gardening and are not allowed to use bathrooms after 9pm, forcing them to relieve themselves in a bushy area nearby.

29 Jan 2 min

Body of Ekurhuleni roads and transport management MMC Andile Mngwevu found

The body of Ekurhuleni roads and transport management MMC Andile Mngwevu and three other people he was travelling with have been recovered. Sending audio now.

28 Jan 1 min

The rand strengthens beyond R16 to the dollar

Dr Azar Jammine, Chief Economistat Econometrix, believes lower import costs from a firmer rand could help bring down inflation and interest rates, giving consumers more spending power despite pressure on exporters.

27 Jan 3 min

Stronger rand expected to boost confidence, growth and job creation

Labour economist Andrew Levy says workers may not feel immediate benefits from a stronger rand, but sustained currency gains could boost confidence, growth and job creation.

27 Jan 3 min

Scholar transport driver charged with 12 counts of culpable homicide

Gauteng police have arrested a 22-year-old man who was the driver of the scholar transport vehicle that collided with a truck and left 12 pupils dead.

20 Jan 1 min

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash

President Cyril Ramaphosa speaking about the Gauteng scholar transport crash tragedy that claimed the lives on 13 children.

19 Jan 3 min

Why Jessica Motaung can’t stand for Safa president

Northern Cape denies endorsing Chiefs boss candidature amid claims Jordaan wants fourth term.

15 Jan 3 min

KwaZulu-Natal leads the pack after recording a 90.6% matric pass rate

KZN MEC for education says the provinces matric Class of 2025 has made history.

14 Jan 1 min

From anxiety to achievement: Pabalelo’s matric journey

Pabalelo Ngwato, 18, is preparing to close an important chapter of her life as she graduates from Redhill School in Johannesburg, walking away with five distinctions with an average of 85%.

12 Jan 9 min

Teen with albinism triumphs in national matric English rankings

Ngozika Nnadi, 18, from Saheti School in Johannesburg, achieved four distinctions in the matric exams, but her highest accolade was being ranked in the top 1% nationally for further studies in English, as this subject relies fully on reading.

12 Jan 4 min

Matric results don’t define learners’ future, experts say

Roshni Parbhoo-Seetha, SA Depression and Anxiety Group project manager for education says pupils should not view their matric results as a final judgment on their intelligence or potential.

12 Jan 2 min

Mafoko Security guards suffer as salaries delayed

Mafoko Security patrol guards claim they have not been paid salaries for two months.

9 Jan 2 min

Mafoko Security guards suffer as salaries delayed

Mafoko Security patrol guards claim they have not been paid salaries for two months.

9 Jan 2 min

DJ Warras’ sister breaks down after accused murderer’s court appearance

DJ Warras’ sister, Nicole Stock, broke down in tears outside the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday after the appearance of Victor Majola, the man accused of murdering her brother. Speaking to journalists, Stock reflected on the family’s first Christmas without Warras, describing the growing pain of his absence. “We all…

6 Jan 2 min

We Buy Cars to payback R3.4m to unhappy consumers

If you have complained that We Buy Cars violated the Consumer Protection Act, you could be smiling all the way to the bank for your share of R3.4m to be paid back to unhappy consumers.

23 Dec 2025 1 min