http://www.timeslive.co.za The Sowetan Podcast channel delivers timely, short-form news audio featuring the voices behind South Africa's biggest stories. From newsmakers and experts to everyday South Africans, the channel brings listeners interviews, reactions and commentary across breaking news, current affairs, business, entertainment, lifestyle and sport. Visit www.sowetanlive.co.za for breaking stories and up-to-date news coverage. News en Wed, 09 Mar 2022 19:31:20 +0200 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:30:15 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 Arena Podcast Network no Weekly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg http://www.timeslive.co.za The Sowetan Podcast channel delivers timely, short-form news audio featuring the voices behind South Africa's biggest stories. 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Speaking to Sowetan, Mashile opens up about starring alongside Chloe Bailey, Lynn Whitfield, Coco Jones, Lucien Laviscount and Anna Diop, bringing her character Femi to life, the pride of working with SA’s world-class film crews and her hopes of seeing the country’s creative industry become a global storytelling powerhouse. SowetanLIVE]]> News Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0200 0 0 Lebo Mashile believes SA’s acting industry is on the brink of becoming a global storytelling powerhouse 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 14:01 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1695134 https://iono.fm/e/1695134 SowetanLIVE]]> News Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:31:00 +0200 0 0 Chetegei ready to make history. 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 3:53 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1695131 https://iono.fm/e/1695131 SowetanLIVE]]> News Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0200 0 0 Challenge remains holding home affairs to account and adherence to policy 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 2:55 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1694694 https://iono.fm/e/1694694 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:04:00 +0200 0 0 National Debt Advisors is warning taxpayers not to spend money they haven’t received yet. 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 11:02 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1694650 https://iono.fm/e/1694650 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:09:00 +0200 0 0 Land Party targets young voters with Ntsiki Mazwai 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 11:02 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1694552 https://iono.fm/e/1694552 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:19:00 +0200 0 0 More than 700 children are waiting for surgery at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 4:54 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1693168 https://iono.fm/e/1693168 SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:48:00 +0200 0 0 Aarto introduces elective options ahead of the proclamation of license demerits 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 7:31 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1691914 https://iono.fm/e/1691914 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0200 0 0 Term and conditions attached to restoring power 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 0:30 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1691856 https://iono.fm/e/1691856 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0200 0 0 "The uniform is part of my identity'' 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 4:18 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1690541 https://iono.fm/e/1690541 SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0200 0 0 AI might see your CV first: How you can make it stand out 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:57 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1690303 https://iono.fm/e/1690303 SowetanLIVE]]> News Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:56:00 +0200 0 0 Civic groups reject anti-foreigner rhetoric, cite Mandela's 1995 speech 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 4:55 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1689606 https://iono.fm/e/1689606 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:41:00 +0200 0 0 Motsamai: Maseko made us proud 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 8:04 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1688998 https://iono.fm/e/1688998
But away from the spotlight, the 26-year-old is juggling teaching practicals, 5am wake-ups and the demands of a flourishing music career. Speaking to Sowetan, the singer opens up about being a hopeless romantic, navigating fame, finding financial security and her desire to build a lasting legacy in the music industry. SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:49:00 +0200 0 0 Bassie on being a hopeless romantic, surviving 5am wake-ups and chasing longevity 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 18:11 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1688632 https://iono.fm/e/1688632 SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:01:00 +0200 0 0 Don't fall for it: Common romance scam tactics revealed 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 9:30 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1686800 https://iono.fm/e/1686800 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:11:00 +0200 0 0 Obstretic Violence is Another Form of GBV 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 0:48 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1686789 https://iono.fm/e/1686789 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:46:00 +0200 0 0 25 year graduate refuses to go home empty handed. 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 12:09 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1686786 https://iono.fm/e/1686786
Speaking to Sowetan, the 35-year-old opened up about the emotional toll of playing Joyce, the fan reactions that have turned the show into a cultural phenomenon, and why she could never judge one of television’s most talked-about characters. SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:18:00 +0200 0 0 Gugu Gumede on fighting for Joyce, and how The Polygamist became her role of a lifetime 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 8:56 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1685969 https://iono.fm/e/1685969 SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:50:00 +0200 0 0 Surge in Kidnappings explained 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 11:20 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1685811 https://iono.fm/e/1685811 SowetanLIVE]]> News Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:56:00 +0200 0 0 MMC of Road and Transport in Rand West Municipality says he was mistakenly named as MMC 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 3:04 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1685238 https://iono.fm/e/1685238 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:04:00 +0200 0 0 Durban student builds his mother a house through carpentry business 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 15:42 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1685164 https://iono.fm/e/1685164 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:14:00 +0200 0 0 The legal risks of saying no to childhood vaccines. 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:11 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1685029 https://iono.fm/e/1685029 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:31:00 +0200 0 0 Transition not about invalidating qualifications 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 3:35 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1684954 https://iono.fm/e/1684954 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:22:00 +0200 0 0 How workers can protect their mental health and avoid burnout in toxic workplaces 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 6:06 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1684704 https://iono.fm/e/1684704 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0200 0 0 Bring it home we have seen your hard work in the last six months 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 0:33 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1684703 https://iono.fm/e/1684703 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:51:00 +0200 0 0 Why government is phasing out BRT funding and what it means for commuters 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 8:34 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1684147 https://iono.fm/e/1684147 SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:18:00 +0200 0 0 900 GBV cases only two shelters for victims across 17 local municipalities 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:36 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1683800 https://iono.fm/e/1683800 SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200 0 0 Shabba’s World Cup Moment: How One Goal Changed His Life 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 2:40 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1683742 https://iono.fm/e/1683742 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. SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:08:00 +0200 0 0 Call centre agent dies after allegedly reporting ill health repeatedly 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 2:13 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1683691 https://iono.fm/e/1683691 SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:51:00 +0200 0 0 Renting challenges in Joburg 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 2:00 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1683452 https://iono.fm/e/1683452 SowetanLIVE]]> News Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:21:00 +0200 0 0 Debt review complaints on the rise 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 9:02 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1683451 https://iono.fm/e/1683451 SowetanLIVE]]> News Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:07:00 +0200 0 0 Johanna Mabuela says she was placed under debt review without her knowledge 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 7:43 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1682826 https://iono.fm/e/1682826 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:24:00 +0200 0 0 Gauteng Health on declining cardiac surgery mortality rates at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 3:50 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1682248 https://iono.fm/e/1682248
Speaking to Sowetan, the award-winning producer lifted the lid on how he has been navigating fatherhood, healing from one of the most challenging periods of his life and rediscovering his passion for music. He also discussed his return to the industry with his new EP, Radiance, and why the project represents hope, growth and the light he found after a difficult chapter. SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:57:00 +0200 0 0 DJ Clock on divorce, fatherhood and finding his way back to music 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 14:23 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1681950 https://iono.fm/e/1681950 SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:24:00 +0200 0 0 Why you need comprehensive cover 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 2:27 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1681925 https://iono.fm/e/1681925 SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:23:00 +0200 0 0 Indigenous plant study opens new path in cancer treatment research 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 8:44 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1681532 https://iono.fm/e/1681532 SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:20:00 +0200 0 0 Lack of disclosure can create serious complications for patients and unfairly place blame on traditional healers. 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 7:30 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1681565 https://iono.fm/e/1681565
The Johannesburg-based artist reflects on filming in New York, fulfilling a dream nearly a decade in the making and what it meant to represent South Africa on a global stage that has previously featured artists such as Tyla, Sjava, Sho Madjozi and Lloyiso. SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:19:00 +0200 0 0 Lordkez reflects on surreal Colors Show debut and flying the South African flag abroad 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 3:29 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1681511 https://iono.fm/e/1681511 SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:06:00 +0200 0 0 Dangerous silence: patients hiding traditional medicine use from doctors, study finds 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 17:51 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1680959 https://iono.fm/e/1680959
The broadcaster reflects on how growing up in poverty shaped her patriotism and her drive to lead fearless conversations on governance, social justice and accountability, saying lived experience is at the heart of her approach to public discourse. SowetanLIVE]]> News Fri, 29 May 2026 15:53:00 +0200 0 0 Faith Mangope on poverty, patriotism and holding power to account through award-winning radio 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 29:07 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1680559 https://iono.fm/e/1680559 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 28 May 2026 15:28:00 +0200 0 0 Starr Healer opens up about love, fame and finding peace in her fast-rising career 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 16:00 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1680555 https://iono.fm/e/1680555 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 28 May 2026 15:14:00 +0200 0 0 Former Tembisa clerk to lose R1.8m of pension fund 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 4:12 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1680355 https://iono.fm/e/1680355 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 28 May 2026 09:24:00 +0200 0 0 R1bn drug bust at Beitbridge border 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:28 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1680170 https://iono.fm/e/1680170 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 27 May 2026 16:47:00 +0200 0 0 Attorney explains what courts consider in divorce maintenance claims 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 4:06 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1680167 https://iono.fm/e/1680167 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 27 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200 0 0 How to navigate divorce proceedings 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 2:08 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1680166 https://iono.fm/e/1680166 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 27 May 2026 16:32:00 +0200 0 0 "Everything will come back to bite us just be prepared budget better"- Roodt 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 3:26 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1680102 https://iono.fm/e/1680102 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 27 May 2026 13:56:00 +0200 0 0 Kidnappings in Gauteng shifting from “high-profile ransom” to “express kidnappings 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 15:11 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1679733 https://iono.fm/e/1679733 SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 26 May 2026 16:07:00 +0200 0 0 How Zee Nxumalo and Dlala Thukzin became a dance powerhouse 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 2:58 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1679642 https://iono.fm/e/1679642 SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 26 May 2026 12:44:00 +0200 0 0 SIU freezes luxury property and farm linked to unlawful R532m Free State EMS tenders 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 3:36 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1679577 https://iono.fm/e/1679577 SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 26 May 2026 10:23:00 +0200 0 0 Wits programme implementations questioned 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:00 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1679285 https://iono.fm/e/1679285
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 young age. SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 25 May 2026 14:44:00 +0200 0 0 Nsikelelo Mthiyane leads Amalanga Awafani Season 2 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 21:26 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1679276 https://iono.fm/e/1679276 SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 25 May 2026 14:34:00 +0200 0 0 Rorisang Mohapi-Grootboom steps into heroine era in Kwa Baba 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 21:26 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1679267 https://iono.fm/e/1679267 SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 25 May 2026 14:07:00 +0200 0 0 Contralesa questions American actor' decision to bury her father's remains at wine farm 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 4:06 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1678374 https://iono.fm/e/1678374 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 21 May 2026 17:04:00 +0200 0 0 Precaution on Water Tankers, what to look out for 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 0:38 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1678326 https://iono.fm/e/1678326 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 21 May 2026 15:13:00 +0200 0 0 Service providers to repay R25m in Gauteng COVID-19 school tender case. 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 4:38 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1678325 https://iono.fm/e/1678325 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 21 May 2026 15:12:00 +0200 0 0 SAHRC raises concerns of corruption and sabotage in water tankering. 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 9:37 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1678197 https://iono.fm/e/1678197 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 21 May 2026 11:07:00 +0200 0 0 Putco commuters to pay more as bus company announces 10% fare hike 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:57 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1677863 https://iono.fm/e/1677863 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 20 May 2026 15:19:00 +0200 0 0 Guard speaks out over lost jobs and missing pensions after Tshwane security contract ends 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 3:25 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1677769 https://iono.fm/e/1677769 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 20 May 2026 12:25:00 +0200 0 0 Family believes Mahikeng activist Thato Molosankwe’s murder was “properly orchestrated 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 9:28 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1677698 https://iono.fm/e/1677698 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 20 May 2026 10:23:00 +0200 0 0 North West activist gunned down at home multiple times 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:07 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1677427 https://iono.fm/e/1677427 SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 19 May 2026 15:49:00 +0200 0 0 Ramokgopa was unaware Joburg was not honoring court order to pay debt 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 4:41 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1677425 https://iono.fm/e/1677425 SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 19 May 2026 15:47:00 +0200 0 0 R5m budget needed to fix the school 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:23 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1677420 https://iono.fm/e/1677420 SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 19 May 2026 15:40:00 +0200 0 0 Education department says money has been allocated to repair school 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:23 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1677412 https://iono.fm/e/1677412 SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 19 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200 0 0 How infrastructure failures continue to disrupt learning in Gauteng schools 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 3:42 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1677359 https://iono.fm/e/1677359
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” than expected. SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 19 May 2026 13:40:00 +0200 0 0 Mashél Mokale proves that the grass is greener after Big Brother Mzansi 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 22:07 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1677039 https://iono.fm/e/1677039 SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 18 May 2026 17:04:00 +0200 0 0 "The minute you complete a qualification that is registered on the NQF and from an accredited institution, it remains v 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 11:35 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1676952 https://iono.fm/e/1676952 SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 18 May 2026 13:52:00 +0200 0 0 Rosemary Zimu-Mnguni returns to television with emotionally charged role in Strings Attached 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 25:12 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1676867 https://iono.fm/e/1676867 SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 18 May 2026 11:02:00 +0200 0 0 Single Mother of Four stuck in Limbo 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:42 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1676068 https://iono.fm/e/1676068 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 14 May 2026 17:18:00 +0200 0 0 Bad BBL, sexual-performance interventions land two in hospital 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 2:22 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1676017 https://iono.fm/e/1676017 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 14 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200 0 0 Siyakholwa Kuse wants to be the first WBC champ to come from the Eastern Cape 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:42 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1675902 https://iono.fm/e/1675902 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 Online auditions promote transparency 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 6:07 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1675406 https://iono.fm/e/1675406 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 13 May 2026 11:43:00 +0200 0 0 Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso on failure to clinch 9th consecutive championship 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 6:39 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1675398 https://iono.fm/e/1675398 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 13 May 2026 11:31:00 +0200 0 0 Teens need a safe space to talk about mental health 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 3:49 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1675376 https://iono.fm/e/1675376 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 13 May 2026 10:54:00 +0200 0 0 Limpopo provincial head allegedly used racial slurs in meeting 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:18 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1675175 https://iono.fm/e/1675175 SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 12 May 2026 19:24:00 +0200 0 0 SIU freezes KZN businesswoman Yolanda Mgobo's cars and properties in R18m UIF TERS fraud case 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 3:43 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1674702 https://iono.fm/e/1674702 SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 11 May 2026 17:54:00 +0200 0 0 Resident questions why Small Street structures are only being demolished now despite years of JMPD raids 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 4:19 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1674696 https://iono.fm/e/1674696 SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 11 May 2026 17:51:00 +0200 0 0 Johannesburg activist claims Small Street trader demolitions are politically motivated 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 2:55 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1674465 https://iono.fm/e/1674465 SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 11 May 2026 10:54:00 +0200 0 0 Ben Youssef satisfied as Chiefs book a place in Confed Cup. 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 3:55 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1673550 https://iono.fm/e/1673550 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 07 May 2026 13:28:00 +0200 0 0 How to keep warm using less electricity. 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 4:28 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1673521 https://iono.fm/e/1673521 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 07 May 2026 12:12:00 +0200 0 0 Inside the Life and Final Lessons of Fikile Mlotshwa 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 4:41 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1673135 https://iono.fm/e/1673135 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 06 May 2026 15:39:00 +0200 0 0 Two Sergeants Killed In Crash 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 0:41 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1673134 https://iono.fm/e/1673134 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 06 May 2026 15:37:00 +0200 0 0 This is a reward of being loyal, Mamello. 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 9:18 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1673128 https://iono.fm/e/1673128 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 06 May 2026 15:25:00 +0200 0 0 Amapiano’s “hunk” Sushi B leans into sound, not spotlight 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 21:55 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1673044 https://iono.fm/e/1673044 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 06 May 2026 12:04:00 +0200 0 0 Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou likens their title fight with Sundowns to one between Arsenal and Manchester 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:30 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1672717 https://iono.fm/e/1672717 SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 05 May 2026 16:06:00 +0200 0 0 Why is it raining so much in South Africa? 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 2:13 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1672655 https://iono.fm/e/1672655 SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 05 May 2026 13:52:00 +0200 0 0 ‘We might spoil the party’, Chiefs midfielder Cele cautions Downs 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:46 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1672632 https://iono.fm/e/1672632
Taking place in Johannesburg on July 18 and Durban on August 15, the production draws on heritage, faith and legacy through the hymns, prayers and teachings that shaped her upbringing.

In an interview with Sowetan, Mtambo reflected on honouring her late grandmother, embracing her genre-fluid sound and staying true to her artistry. SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 05 May 2026 13:05:00 +0200 0 0 Brenda Mtambo’s Amahubo Ka Gogo live show an ode to grandmothers 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 18:05 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1672588 https://iono.fm/e/1672588 SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 05 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200 0 0 City Power condemns the killing of an on-duty security officer at Shalazile microgrid plant. 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 2:51 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1672514 https://iono.fm/e/1672514 SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 05 May 2026 09:27:00 +0200 0 0 Former SA medical association Dr Angelique Coetzee explains why South Africans should not worry about hantavirus 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 2:28 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1672243 https://iono.fm/e/1672243 SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 04 May 2026 15:25:00 +0200 0 0 From damp uniforms to a doctorate 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:52 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1671912 https://iono.fm/e/1671912 SowetanLIVE]]> News Sun, 03 May 2026 13:07:00 +0200 0 0 Keet to retire at the end of the season 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 6:07 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1671251 https://iono.fm/e/1671251 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:53:00 +0200 0 0 Teen who started working as taxi driver two months ago killed 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 7:15 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1671242 https://iono.fm/e/1671242 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:29:00 +0200 0 0 Two taxi drivers killed in Zonkizizwe over alleged taxi violance 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:23 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1671015 https://iono.fm/e/1671015 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0200 0 0 Comedian Rae du Plooy talks about his awards nomination 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 11:51 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1670993 https://iono.fm/e/1670993 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0200 0 0 Luyanda Zuma “caught between two worlds” on her Isitha: The Enemy debut 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 17:47 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1670949 https://iono.fm/e/1670949 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:11:00 +0200 0 0 Durban City goalkeeper Ayanda Mtshali to retire 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 9:26 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1669670 https://iono.fm/e/1669670
With appearances in Scandal!, Isifiso, Shadow, Collision and A Grave Confession, she reflects in an interview with Sowetan about her journey in acting, early lessons on set, and how stars like Thuso Mbedu and Zendaya continue to shape her global ambitions. SowetanLIVE]]> News Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:48:00 +0200 0 0 Title: Rising star Zekhethelo Zondi eyes global screens alongside Zendaya and Thuso Mbedu 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 12:23 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1669365 https://iono.fm/e/1669365
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 shelter. The viral momentum has now opened a new chapter for the rapper, who is set to release new music under Asanda Empires, alongside a Shake (Remix) featuring Sosoboy Fosho, Gaffi, Khitha Pinca and Musa. SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:36:00 +0200 0 0 iFani makes music comeback after TikTok revival of Shake sparks viral resurgence 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 17:29 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1669131 https://iono.fm/e/1669131 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Beganovic proud of his achievement as he say goodbye to Galaxy. 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 3:49 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1669129 https://iono.fm/e/1669129 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:58:00 +0200 0 0 ‘We are not just responding to media headlines’ - Higher Education Minister Bhuti Manamela 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 3:10 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1668797 https://iono.fm/e/1668797
The 23-year-old, raised in Kranskop in rural KwaZulu-Natal, reflects on watching Trevor Noah DVDs as a child and how those early influences shaped his path in comedy. Speaking ahead of the ceremony, he says he is “filled with all sorts of emotions” as he prepares to go up against Akhil Maharaj, Nishen Pather, Rae du Plooy and Sjika Da Thirdborn at Gold Reef City next Saturday. SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:33:00 +0200 0 0 Prince K credits Trevor Noah as inspiration ahead of Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards debut 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 9:11 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1668605 https://iono.fm/e/1668605 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:49:00 +0200 0 0 Convicted rapist on the run as victim’s family lives in fear 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 4:32 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1668269 https://iono.fm/e/1668269 SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:31:00 +0200 0 0 Family demands answers after fire kills mother and newborn. 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:58 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1668261 https://iono.fm/e/1668261 SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:24:00 +0200 0 0 Businessman stands to lose 17 houses, 7 luxury cars over Eskom R76.5m fraud. 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 2:35 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1667784 https://iono.fm/e/1667784 SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:17:00 +0200 0 0 Inside your second brain: How gut health controls rest of body 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 2:48 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1667781 https://iono.fm/e/1667781 SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200 0 0 Financial literacy: the key to money security and informed choices 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 2:42 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1667719 https://iono.fm/e/1667719
From Eshowe to Johannesburg screens, the veteran actor and editor reflects on his evolving craft, typecasting, and how impostor syndrome once made him question his place in the industry.

Speaking to Sowetan, Mthabela says his dream is to take on a leading role similar to Denzel Washington’s character in The Taking of Pelham 123 — a grounded, understated hero who carries the story without fitting the typical leading-man mould. SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:41:00 +0200 0 0 Muzi Mthabela wants to break free from alpha male roles 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 17:29 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1667697 https://iono.fm/e/1667697
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 hints at a new television role, marking a dual return to both screen and studio. SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:59:00 +0200 0 0 Maduvha Madima returns to music with Ladysmith Black Mambazo 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 24:47 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1667123 https://iono.fm/e/1667123 SowetanLIVE]]> News Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200 0 0 Businessman faces losing seven properties, four cars in R16m TERS fraud probe 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 3:08 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1667120 https://iono.fm/e/1667120
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 return and upcoming album, Take Me Home that drops today. SowetanLIVE]]> News Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0200 0 0 Freshlyground introduces their new vocalist Mbali Makhoba 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 16:08 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1666460 https://iono.fm/e/1666460
Best known for her roles in Isidingo, 7de Laan, Lockdown and Paradys, Klink tells Sowetan that this shift presents an opportunity for the industry to rethink storytelling.

She also unpacks how screenwriters can push the envelope on television by embracing more layered, daring and authentic narratives that better reflect the complexities of real life. SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:04:00 +0200 0 0 Ilse Klink on why theatre matters more in the age of AI 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 26:42 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1666304 https://iono.fm/e/1666304 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:35:00 +0200 0 0 Financial literacy: the key to money security and informed choices 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 2:30 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1666276 https://iono.fm/e/1666276 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:34:00 +0200 0 0 Fake lobola letter allegedly used to claim in R10m insurance murder scheme 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 15:33 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1665828 https://iono.fm/e/1665828 SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:09:00 +0200 0 0 Business rescue practitioner says they are owed R30m 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 5:32 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1665824 https://iono.fm/e/1665824 SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:06:00 +0200 0 0 'We always play to win', Allende 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 6:13 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1665386 https://iono.fm/e/1665386 SowetanLIVE]]> News Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:51:00 +0200 0 0 Cardoso ‘not taking anything for granted’ before Esperance return leg 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 0:55 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1665077 https://iono.fm/e/1665077 SowetanLIVE]]> News Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:26:00 +0200 0 0 Steyn still hungry for more Two Oceans titles. 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 15:04 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1664783 https://iono.fm/e/1664783
Speaking to Sowetan, Blanco says he’s thrilled to step into his own spotlight, moving from reality cast member on Boity’s Own Your Throne and Nadia Nakai’s Beyond Bragga to presenter, showing there’s plenty more to come from one of TV’s most in-demand faces. SowetanLIVE]]> News Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:02:00 +0200 0 0 Bobby Blanco steps into his TV era with She Is DJ 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 21:00 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1664387 https://iono.fm/e/1664387 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:14:00 +0200 0 0 SIU Secures R2.7m Repayment 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 2:48 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1664309 https://iono.fm/e/1664309 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:52:00 +0200 0 0 She watched him burn- neighbour 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:34 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1664308 https://iono.fm/e/1664308 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:50:00 +0200 0 0 SGB blamed lack of accountability 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 1:56 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1663887 https://iono.fm/e/1663887 SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:55:00 +0200 0 0 Cardoso still hungry for more 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 6:27 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1663869 https://iono.fm/e/1663869
Speaking to Sowetan, Mkhize maintains that the brand is bigger than the fallout, with the 30/30 celebrations tour set to proceed as planned. SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0200 0 0 Joyous Celebration tour to go on despite legal storm 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 8:32 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1663457 https://iono.fm/e/1663457 SowetanLIVE]]> News Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:58:00 +0200 0 0 ‘Every win brings another’: Chiefs coach lauds recent top form 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 2:04 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1662852 https://iono.fm/e/1662852
The University of Pretoria drama and film alumni describes the role as “full circle,” marking a return to her first love: acting through what she calls one of the baddest chapters of her career.

Rougé tells Sowetan she’s excited for fans to see her bring Darlene to life, avenging her on-screen brother Sanka (Stevel Marc), who was killed by Mdala (James Sithole) for having an affair with Thlogi (Makoma Mohale). SowetanLIVE]]> News Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:31:00 +0200 0 0 Hip hop muso Rougé’s villain role debuts tomorrow night on Scandal! 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 4:30 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1662670 https://iono.fm/e/1662670 SowetanLIVE]]> News Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:12:00 +0200 0 0 "I don't mind paying more for convenience" - Kliptown resident 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 4:30 Sowetan Podcast https://iono.fm/e/1662315 https://iono.fm/e/1662315 Easter travel period, confirming that more than 2,000 buses are already booked for the Moria pilgrimage, with thousands more operating nationwide. SowetanLIVE]]> News Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:47:00 +0200 0 0 Over 2000 buses expected to travel to Moria 0 0 Arena Podcast Network full 3:01 Sowetan Podcast