Sowetan Podcast

Title: Rising star Zekhethelo Zondi eyes global screens alongside Zendaya and Thuso Mbedu

Zekhethelo Zondi, 15, is one of South Africa’s rising young actresses, gaining recognition following her breakout role in Laundry, which screened at international festivals including TIFF, the Johannesburg Film Festival and Marrakech. With appearances in Scandal!, Isifiso, Shadow, Collision and A Grave Confession, she reflects in an interview with Sowetan…

24 Apr 12 min

iFani makes music comeback after TikTok revival of Shake sparks viral resurgence

Rapper iFani is staging a comeback after a TikTok resurgence of his 2013 hit Shake brought renewed attention to his music and life story. The 40-year-old reflects on a difficult decade marked by financial hardship and periods of homelessness in Gqeberha, where he says he survived without stable food or…

23 Apr 17 min

Beganovic proud of his achievement as he say goodbye to Galaxy.

Former TS Galaxy coach Adnan Beganovic says he is proud with what he has achieved during his stay at the club and admits that it became difficult to get results after the club sold key players in January transfer window like Khulumani Ndamane and Puso Dithejane.

23 Apr 3 min

‘We are not just responding to media headlines’ - Higher Education Minister Bhuti Manamela

ETDP SETA to answer over alleged missing R637m and R15m spent on vacant building.

23 Apr 3 min

Prince K credits Trevor Noah as inspiration ahead of Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards debut

Durban-born comedian Prince K says his journey has come full circle as he prepares for his first Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards appearance, where he is nominated for the Newcomer Award. The 23-year-old, raised in Kranskop in rural KwaZulu-Natal, reflects on watching Trevor Noah DVDs as a child and how those…

22 Apr 9 min

Convicted rapist on the run as victim’s family lives in fear

Family says trauma deepens as fugitive remains at large and calls to “forgive” spark outrage

22 Apr 4 min

Family demands answers after fire kills mother and newborn.

Daniel Ramasedi, uncle to 37 year old Moipone Ramasedi who died in a house fire speaks to Sowetan about how the family of coping with the tragedy. Moipone passed while trying to save her four day old baby daughter Naledi. Unfortunately Naledi also passed at the hospital succumbing to her…

21 Apr 1 min

Businessman stands to lose 17 houses, 7 luxury cars over Eskom R76.5m fraud.

The Special Investigation Unit uncovered how Eskom officials at Kuliae and Matla power stations allegedly turned procurement processes into a jackpot.

21 Apr 2 min

Inside your second brain: How gut health controls rest of body

“Your gut is your second brain, and anything that happens in the gut affects the rest of your body,” says The IV Bar founder Keri Rudolph.

20 Apr 2 min

Financial literacy: the key to money security and informed choices

Understanding how money works is vital in determining your financial security in life.

20 Apr 2 min

Muzi Mthabela wants to break free from alpha male roles

Emzini star Muzi Mthabela says he is eager to move away from being typecast as the traditional “alpha male” and instead explore roles that centre on unlikely, more vulnerable heroes. From Eshowe to Johannesburg screens, the veteran actor and editor reflects on his evolving craft, typecasting, and how impostor syndrome…

20 Apr 17 min

Maduvha Madima returns to music with Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Former Muvhango star Maduvha Madima is making a return to music, collaborating with legendary Grammy-winning group Ladysmith Black Mambazo on her new project. She also worked with the Soweto String Quartet on the heritage-driven EP, Sounds From Home, which explores rich South African musical roots. Alongside her musical comeback, Madima…

20 Apr 24 min

Businessman faces losing seven properties, four cars in R16m TERS fraud probe

A businessman is set to lose seven properties and four cars to the state after allegedly claiming more than R16m in COVID-19 employee relief funds.

17 Apr 3 min

Freshlyground introduces their new vocalist Mbali Makhoba

Mbali Makhoba, 20, is the new lead vocalist for the band Freshlyground, taking over where Zolani Mahola; now known as The One Who Sings; left off. After a seven-year hiatus, the band is back with new music. In an interview with Sowetan, Makhoba and drummer Peter Cohen reflect on their…

17 Apr 16 min

Ilse Klink on why theatre matters more in the age of AI

Veteran actress Ilse Klink believes theatre is poised for a powerful resurgence as AI continues to reshape the entertainment landscape, arguing that audiences are increasingly drawn to real, lived experiences over digital imitation. Best known for her roles in Isidingo, 7de Laan, Lockdown and Paradys, Klink tells Sowetan that this…

15 Apr 26 min

Financial literacy: the key to money security and informed choices

Kashif Noor, head of retail distribution at Ashburton Investments, says conversations on Financial Literacy Month often centre on “restrictive budgeting and cutting back”.

15 Apr 2 min

Fake lobola letter allegedly used to claim in R10m insurance murder scheme

Anneliese ‘Queenie’ Leeuw, speaks about the murder of her brother Strydom Ruiters, who was allegedly murdered for insurance purposes.

15 Apr 15 min

Business rescue practitioner says they are owed R30m

Rea Vaya services halted for Soweto, Parktown and Braamfontein routes.

14 Apr 5 min

'We always play to win', Allende

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Marcelo Allende says they always go for a win irrespective of previous results as they look to complete the job when they host Esperance in the CAF Champions League semifinal return leg at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday. Masandawana are on the verge of their second successive…

14 Apr 6 min

Cardoso ‘not taking anything for granted’ before Esperance return leg

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says the attitude and commitment has to be higher in the return leg against Esperance in the CAF Champions at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday.

13 Apr 1 min