Sowetan Podcast

Kidnappings in Gauteng shifting from “high-profile ransom” to “express kidnappings

Bolhuis said kidnapping syndicates are moving away from lengthy, high-profile ransom kidnappings involving wealthy businessmen and instead opting for quick abductions aimed at draining victims’ bank accounts within hours.

27 May 15 min

How Zee Nxumalo and Dlala Thukzin became a dance powerhouse

Zee Nxumalo opens up on evolving from Amapiano to 3-step with Dlala Thukzin, and how diving into Lekompo won her a new wave of fans in Limpopo.

26 May 2 min

SIU freezes luxury property and farm linked to unlawful R532m Free State EMS tenders

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has frozen luxury properties linked to businessman Thapelo Samuel Buthelezi after uncovering irregular emergency medical services tenders worth more than R532 million awarded by the Free State Department of Health.

26 May 3 min

Wits programme implementations questioned

A doctor who spent four years training in a recognised Occupational Medicine specialist programme at the University of the Witwatersrand has raised concerns about the programme’s implementation, accreditation oversight and registrar governance.

26 May 1 min

Nsikelelo Mthiyane leads Amalanga Awafani Season 2

Nsikelelo Mthiyane returns as Thembi Gumede in the second season of SABC1’s Amalanga Awafani, airing tonight. The Richards Bay-born sports broadcaster turned actress, known for Sibongile & The Dlaminis, speaks to Sowetan about her TV journey, the highs and lows of fame and stepping into a lead role at a…

25 May 21 min

Rorisang Mohapi-Grootboom steps into heroine era in Kwa Baba

After carving out a name through villainous roles in House of Zwide, Rorisang Mohapi-Grootboom shifts gears into leading-lady territory in Mzansi Magic’s upcoming drama Kwa Baba. She plays Bahumi Motaung, the love interest to Zwelakhe Mkhize, portrayed by Vuyo Biyela, in the new series premiering on Friday. Mohapi-Grootboom speaks to…

25 May 21 min

Contralesa questions American actor' decision to bury her father's remains at wine farm

Dr Zolani Mkhiva, secretary general for Contralesa, says it is unhistorical and untraditional for American actress Gabriella Union to bury her father's remains at a wine farm in Cape Town.

25 May 4 min

Precaution on Water Tankers, what to look out for

Dr Ferrial Adam from WaterCAN said residents should remain cautious when using water tanker services, particularly with concerns around monitoring and water quality.

21 May 1 min

Service providers to repay R25m in Gauteng COVID-19 school tender case.

The Gauteng Department of Education is under scrutiny after service providers linked to controversial COVID-19 school sanitisation contracts agreed to pay back R25 million to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), following findings that the procurement process was irregular and not cost-effective.

21 May 4 min

SAHRC raises concerns of corruption and sabotage in water tankering.

SAHRC Commissioner, Dr. Henk Boshoff says they believe that there is deliberate syndicate that have infiltrated municipalities to sabotage infrastructure so that they can benefit from water tankering. This based on testimonies they’ve heard across the country.

21 May 9 min

Putco commuters to pay more as bus company announces 10% fare hike

Putco spokesperson Lindokuhle Xulu said the 10% increase actually means their commuters would be paying R43 extra for their weekly fare.

21 May 1 min

Guard speaks out over lost jobs and missing pensions after Tshwane security contract ends

Phiriphiri Security guard shares how they were terminated after Madlanga commission revelations alledging R2.9bn controversial security tenders by Tshwane Metro police department.

20 May 3 min

Family believes Mahikeng activist Thato Molosankwe’s murder was “properly orchestrated

The family of the North West 48-year-old activist say they are deeply distraught following the death of their brother, who they described as a champion of family unity and a strong voice for the Mahikeng community.

20 May 9 min

North West activist gunned down at home multiple times

Thato Molosankwe, a North West crime activist, was fatally shot at his home in the early hours on Wednesday.

20 May 1 min

Ramokgopa was unaware Joburg was not honoring court order to pay debt

Ramokgopa says it is regrettable to have reached a state where Eskom had to threaten to disconnect Joburg over R5,2bn debt.

19 May 4 min

R5m budget needed to fix the school

Nompumelelo Masela mother of the grade 7 pupil, said her son has not received any reading material and spends his days at home without school-related activities.

19 May 1 min

Education department says money has been allocated to repair school

Nompumelelo Masela mother of the grade 7 pupil, said her son has not received any reading material and spends his days at home without school-related activities.

19 May 1 min

How infrastructure failures continue to disrupt learning in Gauteng schools

According to the spokesperson for the Gauteng MEC for Education, Onwabile Lubhelwana, a budget of more than R5m has been allocated to repair the school, while donors have begun delivering materials for seven mobile classrooms to accommodate affected pupils.

19 May 3 min

Mashél Mokale proves that the grass is greener after Big Brother Mzansi

Former Big Brother Mzansi contestant Mashél Mokale has quickly emerged as one of SA’s rising radio voices after stepping into his role as midday host on YouFM. The 32-year-old Rustenburg-born broadcaster says life after the reality show has opened bigger doors in radio, proving more “green and full of opportunity”…

19 May 22 min

"The minute you complete a qualification that is registered on the NQF and from an accredited institution, it remains v

Japie Nel, SAQA Manager for registrations and recognition says deregistered qualifications will still be valid for employment.

18 May 11 min