Sowetan Podcast

Durban student builds his mother a house through carpentry business

At just 17 years old and still completing his matric, he built his mother a house using money earned from selling wooden ironing boards.

11 Jun 15 min

The legal risks of saying no to childhood vaccines.

Dr Liesl Hager from the University of Pretoria’s Department of Private Law says a parent’s right to refuse vaccination is not without consequences if that decision causes legally recognised harm to others.

11 Jun 1 min

Transition not about invalidating qualifications

Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, briefs on developments relating to the implementation of transitional arrangements for the introduction of occupational qualifications. Headline: Transition not about invalidating qualifications

11 Jun 3 min

How workers can protect their mental health and avoid burnout in toxic workplaces

Beyond sleep, wellness coach David Hoff recommends making healthier food choices where possible.

11 Jun 6 min

Bring it home we have seen your hard work in the last six months

Actress Zola Nombona wishes Bafana Bafana well ahead of the much anticipated match against Mexico on Thursday.

10 Jun 1 min

Why government is phasing out BRT funding and what it means for commuters

There’s poor performance on the project itself, and there’s poor performance on the money that we’re putting into this thing. So it became a liability towards government coffers.

10 Jun 8 min

900 GBV cases only two shelters for victims across 17 local municipalities

Teboho Sekaledi DA Mpumalanga spokesperson on Community Safety, Security and Liaison speaks on shelter shortages for GBV victims in the province.

9 Jun 1 min

Shabba’s World Cup Moment: How One Goal Changed His Life

Bafana legend Siphiwe “Shabba” relives scoring the first goal of the 2010 World Cup, the first and last to date on African soil, also explaining how that moment changed his life.

8 Jun 2 min

Call centre agent dies after allegedly reporting ill health repeatedly

Voice: Nomusa Dhladhla, Gcina’s aunt Gcina collapsed and died in a bathroom cubicle after she had been advised to take Grandpa headache powders for pain. She was later discovered by a colleague after her team leader noticed that she had been in the bathroom for an unusually long time.

8 Jun 2 min

Renting challenges in Joburg

REMAX Ebenezer (Soweto) Broker Owner, Mohau Motaung explains the challenges and reasons as to why people aged between 25 and 40, prefer to rent than buying. Going further to explain how some even opt to rent to transfer than outright trying to buy a bond on the property.

8 Jun 2 min

Debt review complaints on the rise

38,000 consumers who were placed under debt review without their knowledge were removed from the system last year.

7 Jun 9 min

Johanna Mabuela says she was placed under debt review without her knowledge

Mabuela says despite asking the company that placed her under debt review to remove her from the process, it hasn't happened and all her accounts are flagged.

7 Jun 7 min

Gauteng Health on declining cardiac surgery mortality rates at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital

Gauteng Health spokesperson Steve Mabona responds to concerns over cardiac surgery mortality rates at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, outlining the department's latest figures and interventions aimed at improving patient outcomes.

4 Jun 3 min

DJ Clock on divorce, fatherhood and finding his way back to music

“I had to put everything else aside and focus on my children,” says house music veteran DJ Clock as he reflects on the years he spent rebuilding his life away from the spotlight following a difficult divorce. Speaking to Sowetan, the award-winning producer lifted the lid on how he has…

3 Jun 14 min

Why you need comprehensive cover

Many people don't have the right cover.

2 Jun 2 min

Indigenous plant study opens new path in cancer treatment research

Chrisna Gouws a research professor in the Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Faculty of Health Sciences, says cancer bush an indigenous plant can now become a supplement for chemotherapy or cancer patients who have become drug resistant.

2 Jun 8 min

Lack of disclosure can create serious complications for patients and unfairly place blame on traditional healers.

Traditional Health Practitioner registered with the Traditional Healers Organization, Abraham Mnguni, said the problem is rooted in longstanding stereotypes surrounding traditional healing practices. Mnguni said some patients fear being ridiculed or judged by healthcare workers who hold personal religious beliefs against traditional healing practices.

1 Jun 7 min

Lordkez reflects on surreal Colors Show debut and flying the South African flag abroad

“Being the first person from Kimberley to be on Colors feels like such a big stamp of approval,” says alternative R&B singer Lordkez after making her debut on the globally acclaimed music platform. The Johannesburg-based artist reflects on filming in New York, fulfilling a dream nearly a decade in the…

1 Jun 3 min

Dangerous silence: patients hiding traditional medicine use from doctors, study finds

Dr Lindiwe Gumede of the University of Johannesburg found that patients often do not disclose their use of traditional remedies before seeking medical treatment, making it harder for healthcare professionals to provide appropriate care.

1 Jun 17 min

Faith Mangope on poverty, patriotism and holding power to account through award-winning radio

When you’ve lived through lack, you understand why accountability matters,” says Metro FM’s Faith Mangope after Talk with Faith Mangope wins international recognition at the 2026 New York Festivals Radio Awards. The broadcaster reflects on how growing up in poverty shaped her patriotism and her drive to lead fearless conversations…

29 May 29 min