The year has come to an end. It has been a long one. For some it has been a painful one with bits of joy, while for us it may have been mostly joyful, with some moments of discomfort and disappointment here and there. Deeply Rooted was joined by various guests, who shared pearls of wisdom on how to dwell firmly in our relationships with God, despit…

The pair were arrested on charges relating to the misappropriation of state funds. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

The impulse spender. The cautious thrill-seeker. The aspiring wealth-builder. The highly disciplined investor. These are some of the spending personalities that tell you how you approach money. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

What are the real drivers of retirement planning success? PSG Wealth CIO Adriaan Pask unpacks how disciplined saving, smart investing and mindful spending work together to build long-term financial independence.Par TimesLIVE Podcasts

Det-Sgt Mokgaetji Sema speaks to Sowetan on the challenges she faced when investigating these cases. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

A Botswana mother alleged to Sowetan that her son was taken to Russia under the guise of attending a personal development course after being recruited by Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

The secret to running one of the largest financial services rewards programmes isn't complex tiers or hidden fine print - it's simplicity and transparency. In the latest episode of Bank on it, Kelly Goldsworthy, Head: Live Better at Capitec reveals that Capitec is actively disrupting the industry’s typical cost-driven complexity by making tangible,…

This episode explores why infrastructure matters and what truly counts as infrastructure in a modern African economy. Standard Bank CIB South Africa Chief Executive Stephen Barnes and the Development Bank of Southern Africa’s Paul Rakgate join Redi Tlhabi to unpack how to drive strategic investment, derisk major projects and mobilise capital across…

For a single mother from Tsakane in Ekurhuleni, unemployment was more than a setback — it was a crisis, with a young son relying on her. Refusing to give up, Prudence Mabaso took a bold step that transformed her life, ultimately beating more than 2,000 competitors in an entrepreneurial competition to win R1m. SowetanLIVE…

A Grade 12 pupil has died after being struck by a scholar transport bus during chaos at Schaumburg Combined School in Hartbeespoort. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

This is a crossover episode from Jonathan Ball's Pagecast podcast. In this episode, Nicole Engelbrecht is interviewed by journalist and director of Beauty and the Bester, Anthony Molyneaux about Nicole's new book: Bare Bones: Cold Cases From True Crime South Africa Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn…

Have you ever felt unseen, alone and invisible? Whether you were in an unfair, unjust, painful or dark situation of any kind. Whether you are in a situation that you feel is not changing. Many people in the Bible felt like that, depressed, weary, hopeless and abandoned. But when God found them in their situations, they never remained the same again…

In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Avishkar Harriparsad, Partner, PKF Durban, about a new era of tariff turbulence, what businesses can expect, and how to navigate the choppy waters.Par Evan Pickworth

The future of financial security is being decided right now, not just by firewalls, but by advanced data structures that map criminal networks. In the latest episode of Bank on it, Nick Harris, head of Financial Crime, Risk Management at Capitec, revealed the bank’s pioneering adoption of graph databases - a technology the bank affectionately call …

This episode of Bank on it offers valuable advice for graduates entering the workplace including practical, battlefield advice on navigating the intense early years of a career in banking, including learning how to transform pressure into performance. Companies, on the other hand, will gain insight into the success mindset cultivated within Capitec…

The IDAC has added former minister Malusi Gigaba as the fifth accused in the corruption case involving former Transnet executives at the Palm Ridge specialised commercial crime court on Wednesday. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

Black Business Councils lauds power utility’s leaders for renewed stability SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

In 2023, a middle-aged accountant stood in the dock in the JHB Specialised Crimes Court at Palm Ridge and received a 25 year sentence. Her unassuming appearance belied the 13 years she had spent systematically draining her employer's bank account. In the end, the judge would say that this was the most significant financial crime he had ever preside…

We often put ourselves under unnecessary pressure and with the festive season just a few weeks away, Fynbos Money founder Adrian Hope-Bailie says this period is crunch time for many. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr has sounded rather non-committal about the future of the club’s co-coaches, Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, insisting their focus was on the current season. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

President Cyril Ramaphosa has made changes to his cabinet, firing forestry, fisheries and environment minister Dion George and replacing him with DA national spokesperson Willie Aucamp. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

This has been a conversation doing the rounds in the body of Christ and social media. This week's episode delves into what the Word says salvation is, how it's obtained and whether it can be lost. More than anything, this is based on the Word and the Holy Spirit's revelation to me.Par TimesLIVE Podcasts

The countdown has begun to the G20 Summit, and although certain heads of state are not attending, Gauteng premier, Panyaza Lesufi, says the province is ready to host the forum. What are your expectations ahead of the conference? SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

Wits University has confirmed that an SRC member was suspended after they were accused of raping a fellow student. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

The Gauteng department of education says it welcomes the conviction and sentencing of a former finance clerk at Laerskool Akasia, following an investigation by the department’s Anti-Corruption Unit. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

An Ekurhuleni couple and their three children died after being trapped inside their home when it went up in flames. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

On 5 September 2025, the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) released a media statement reminding social media influencers of their obligation “to declare income earned from brand collaboration, sponsored content, and affiliate marketing, whether they have been paid in cash, products, or services.” In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Eva…

When a family of four is attacked in their home and there is only one survivor, with a regularly alternating version of what occurred, Vanderbijlpark police quickly become suspicious. When the truth is finally revealed, it is far more horrendous than anyone could ever have imagined. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon …

Angelo Agrizzi, the former BOSASA chief operations officer who was charged with corruption, has entered into a plea and sentence agreement with the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC). SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

President Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says they are investigating the matter of 17 South African men who are trapped in the Ukraine. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

In this episode of the Wanted Podcast, after a bit of a hiatus, we bring back Wanted Beauty, with a conversation between our beauty contributor Mathahle Stofile and Taryn Gill, a beauty and wellness entrepreneur. Gill is the founder of the natural haircare brand The Perfect Hair. Launched a decade ago, the brand has built a loyal following among wo…

Legendary golfer Gary Player celebrated his 90th birthday at the weekend by stirring the politics pot, from calling for the government to rethink BEE to punting Julius Malema as the country’s possible president if the EFF leader adopted Nelson Mandela’s “approach” to politics. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

Actor-turned-musician Lungelo Tyson Mathonsi has teamed up with Adam Dlamini to form The Incredibles, a Gqom duo making waves in Jozi and KZN. Tyson told Sowetan SMag’s Masego Seemela, ahead of their new single Shibilika, that their partnership feels “meant to be.” SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

PSG Wealth CIO Adriaan Pask unpacks the role of mental models in navigating market noise, managing risk and staying focused on the long game.Par TimesLIVE Podcasts

Nehawu regional secretary Simamkele Takane says the union supports workers who downed tools on Thursday after a colleague was electrocuted, citing unbearable working conditions. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

Gauteng police are investigating two counts of murder after a taxi boss and his bodyguard, travelling in separate cars, were shot and killed by gunmen in a BMW X5 in Marlboro, outside Alexandra, on Wednesday. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

Eight people have died, and six others have been injured following a horrific accident involving a truck and a minibus taxi on Thursday morning. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

BWM and Opel are recalling some of their cars over fears that the safety measures could fail in a case of emergency or, in the worst-case scenario, cause death. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

The KwaZulu-Natal department of education has confirmed that it will issue a revised matric exam timetable to address clashes affecting Grade 12 learners scheduled to write three papers on November 4 2025. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

Seven people died on Wednesday morning when a minibus taxi and bakkie collided in Bassonia, south of Johannesburg. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

Former Miss Universe launches her budding acting career with major role in Netflix series 'Bad Influencer'. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

The brand-new release movie Shelby Oaks hits cinemas across South Africa today, and in addition to being an incredible film in the horror genre, it also brings several true crime themes to the fore. When Riley Brennan goes missing her sister Mia is thrust into the world of missing people and the ambiguous loss and deep desperation that accompanies …

The Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, says the province has seen a rise in early retirements and absenteeism among teachers, mainly due to overcrowded classrooms and growing incidents of school violence.Par TimesLIVE Podcasts

Nomoya Mnisi, MMC of economic development for the City of Joburg speaks outside of court on the postponement of the matter. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

One of the character traits of God, is His restoring nature. God is able to take what seems to be a dead or hopeless situation and restore it to its original state, or even better. We see throughout scripture, examples of people who lost many things, and even themselves, but were restored by God. This week's episode zooms in on God's ability to res…

Ndabezihle Sibiya, the spokesperson of the KZN MEC for transport, Siboniso Duma, explains how the incidents happened. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

Capitec’s success isn't built on complex algorithms or complicated banking jargon, but on a genuine commitment to human connection and a deep understanding of its clients' realities. This episode of Bank on it offers invaluable, insider knowledge for every business leader and marketer who recognises that the human element is the ultimate competitiv…

Survey shows that people are seeking additional income steams. Worryingly, 38% of respondents with debt are using more than 40% of their income to service their debt. SowetanLIVEPar TimesLIVE Podcasts

In 2002 Claudia Mokone was killed after being struck with shrapnel from a bomb blast near her home. Her senseless death was part of a much larger plan for a group of men who called themselves the Boeremag. In this episode I discuss the case, the group and their trial with the author of the book The High Treason Club, Karin Mitchell, and the SAPS de…