Best Africa Travel Updates Podcasts (2024)

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Mashatile says officers must use their guns when criminals shoot 3:27

22h ago3:27

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Acting President Paul Mashatile says criminals have become brazen, undermining the state to the point where 39 police were killed on duty the 2023/24 financial year.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Sasol CEO Baloyi pushes for greater spending amid energy shift 49:12

2h ago49:12

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In this episode of the Business Day Spotlight podcast, Business Day deputy editor Tiisetso Motsoeneng is in conversation with CEO of Sasol, Simon Baloyi. The newly appointed CEO is preparing to jack up the amount of money the energy giant spends towards its future, saying R1bn annual spending simply won’t cut it in a world increasingly shunning fos…

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296. AviaDev's August 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Chief Regional Troublemaker and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant 1:28:23

4h ago1:28:23

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Welcome to the tenth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa’s Connectivity update, the podcast offering insight into the new route developments in Africa, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE K…

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Episode 163 The Wrongful Conviction of Nolubabalo Nomsuka 33:31

5h ago33:31

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A young woman delivers her baby boy at home one month before his due date. As neighbours gather to help, accusations begin to fly and soon Nolubabalo Nomsuka is swept up in a torrent of lies and assumptions that will change her life forever. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Supp…

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Ramaphosa commends cops who killed crooks in shoot-out, declares war on criminals 4:15

2h ago4:15

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared war against gangsters, construction mafias and extortionists, commending police who killed criminals in a shoot-out.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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From Khanyi Mbau’s new face to Solly Moholo’s health update - top stories of the week 27:36

3h ago27:36

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Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVEBy TimesLIVE Podcasts

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KWV’s plan to drive growth in brandy 31:02

1h ago31:02

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KWV’s strategy to grow its brandy business is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by John Loomes, CEO at KWV. Topics of discussion include: the size and scope of KWV's operation; competitive advantages accruing to the company; size of the global brandy market; KWV’s share; and growth strategy. Business …

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Artists set to assist hospitalised gospel singer Solly Moholo 2:11

40m ago2:11

2:11

Gospel singer Solly Moholo is in ICU and his family is requesting for assistance. TshisaLIVE reported that he fell ill during his tour in Botswana at the weekend and was rushed taken to hospital. Fellow musicians including music producer Chicco Twala, gospel singer Rebecca Malope, and kwaito legend Doc Shebeleza, spoke with TshisaLIVE reporter Kgom…

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Rhodes University suspends lectures due to water outages 2:14

3h ago2:14

2:14

Rhodes University has temporarily suspended part of its academic programme, including formal undergraduate lectures, tutorials, and practicals, on Friday during severe disruptions to its municipal water supply.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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47 - Southern vs East Africa Safari 56:49

1h ago56:49

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Going through the main differences between a safari experience in Southern Africa vs East Africa (in our personal experience). Finf more all the info on Karolina's workshops for 2025 HEREBy Karolina Norée

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Navigating the Journey: Tips for Aspiring Travel Creators to Launch, Grow, and Thrive in the Industry 6:53

1h ago6:53

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In this episode, Nokuthula Khwela offers valuable insights for aspiring and established travel creators aiming to build a successful career in the industry. She emphasizes the importance of finding a niche, building a strong portfolio, and the power of collaboration to open doors to new opportunities. Nokuthula also discusses strategies to increase…

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Does JSE comeback signal a shift in foreign investor sentiment? 22:48

21h ago22:48

22:48

Jason Swartz of the Old Mutual Investment Group provides a pulse check of the market and shares his views on whether the JSE's recent rally marks a shift in foreign investment sentiment. Amid fears of a US recession, Swartz also provides insights into how an actual recession could play out in the local markets, plus the impact the US election outco…

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The #GRWM phenomenon 17:13

1d ago17:13

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Whether you’re scrolling through TikTok, Instagram or YouTube, you’ve likely stumbled upon interactive videos where creators invite us into their personal routines, showing us everything from makeup transformations to outfit choices. This week on The S’wana Know Podcast, Annelisa and Kelly Kelz explore a trend that’s taken social media by storm wit…

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What’s being done to secure N2 from the flooding 10:39

4h ago10:39

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There are plans to place about 500 available dolosse along the N2 entering Nelson Mandela Bay from east to address recent incidents of flooding from the sea along that stretch of road. Unusually high seas in recent months have resulted in the N2 being covered in rocks washed up by the sea and long queues of traffic had to be diverted and the debris…

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Morero's Dud Plan Falls Short 14:20

7h ago14:20

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The ANC cuts Dada Morero to size over JMPD to foreign nationals proposal. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote

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Closing the gap between green businesses and the growth finance 31:00

2h ago31:00

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Efforts to increase funding for sustainable business models in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Catherine Wijnberg, founder and CEO of Fetola, together with Maluta Netshaulu, senior lead green economy portfolio for corporate social investment at Nedbank. Through the discussion, the team expl…

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You have to fight, KZN top cop Mkhwanazi tells gun owners 2:56

1h ago2:56

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KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says if you are issued with a gun licence, defend yourself — because if you surrender, criminals will use your firearm illegally, possibly to kill someone else.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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How to make the most of Old Mutual's innovative two-pot retirement calculator 22:16

1d ago22:16

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To help South Africans make informed decisions when financially planning for their golden years, Old Mutual has developed a two-pot retirement calculator, with versions specifically for their customers and the public. Here, Old Mutual's Qa’id Wingrove explains how these tools can help you discover the estimated value of your savings pot and, import…

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At least 67 000 South African households- Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke 2:14

39m ago2:14

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Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke reported that 2.6 million households have experienced burglary over the past five years.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Cyril's first GNU reshuffle loading? 8:41

8d ago8:41

8:41

Reports that Justice Minister Thembi Simelani took what she calls loans worth R575 600 from a financial advisor who paid her out of commissions he had earned as part of the looting of the VBS bank should be enough for President Cyril Ramaphosa to require her immediate resignation. That the payments to the minister were made -- to buy a Sandton coff…

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Moses Kyarisima 34:41

3h ago34:41

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Moses Kyarisima is a former Community Health Officer at the Bwindi Community Hospital in SW Uganda. Nowadays he’s a medical entrepreneur, delivering mobile obstetric and other medical scans by motorcycle to pregnant women and others. I was in Uganda recently and sat down with Moses to talk about how he identified and met a need to deliver medical c…

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The economic reality of professional sport in SA 32:56

22h ago32:56

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The economic reality of professional sport in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from Booth Africa, Bongani Mthombeni and Matthew Booth. Through the discussion, the team highlights, Booth Africa’s business model; areas of improvement in the local football ecosystem; the financial plig…

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'Gangs may take over the state': Crime analyst on protection money extortion 7:37

3d ago7:37

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A crime analyst has warned that if crooks are let off the hook over protection money extortion they may even take over the state. Last week concerning news of protection money being extorted from vulnerable individuals and businesses in Mthatha made headlines. In Kraaifontein, Cape Town, a pensioner selling food on the street was shot dead for refu…

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Unpacking the Letoya Makhene incident: The rights and responsibilities of initiates 37:37

2d ago37:37

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Letoya Makhene, the former Generations actress turned sangoma, finds herself embroiled in controversy as allegations about her spiritual practices and personal life dominate headlines. Recently she was featured on the Moja Love show Fake Gobela, where one of her former initiates accused her of being a fraudulent traditional healer, adding to the pu…

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Episode 162 The Brits Family Murders 31:22

2h ago31:22

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When a family is attacked by a stranger in their home, three of their members are shot and struck with an axe. As police quickly arrest one bloodied fleeing perpetrator another remains unaccounted for - but he's closer than anyone thinks. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support…

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From Musa Khawula rising from the dead to an alleged celeb 'Fake Gobela' - top stories of the week 34:45

2h ago34:45

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Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVEBy TimesLIVE Podcasts

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From Shivambu's shocking political shift to SA's business extortion crisis - top stories of the week 43:03

3h ago43:03

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Tune in to our latest podcast episode where Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini dive deep into the latest political shake-ups and controversies. The discussion kicks off with Floyd Shivambu's dramatic exit from the EFF to join the MK Party, sparking tension and heated reactions from Julius Malema. The hosts also explore the fishy details s…

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We’re not trying to destroy EFF, says MKP’s John Hlophe 3:03

23m ago3:03

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While former EFF deputy president's move to the MK Party has hurt the EFF, MKP deputy president John Hlophe his deployment was on merit, not to destroy the EFF. “He [Shivambu] is a very experienced politician, he is sharp like a razor,” said Hlophe. Shivambu's resignation from the EFF has caused turmoil in the party, with leader Julius Malema lashi…

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Wanted Food - Steve Steinfeld aka The Joburg Foodie 12:37

22h ago12:37

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Our editor Siphiwe Mpye speaks to Wanted Food columnist, Steve Steinfeld. Steinfeld, or The Joburg Foodie, as many will know him, writes our ‘Hot Seat’ column, reviewing the very best restaurants in South Africa and the world. In our July Issue, Steinfeld wrote about a pilgrimage to Modena, Italy, to interview Canadian Chef Jessica Rosval. Rosval i…

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Construction business owner details extorsion from thugs 38:16

11h ago38:16

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His construction site has been hit with many delays because of local dodgy SMMes who want a stake in the project which does not belong to the state. SowetanLIVEBy TimesLIVE Podcasts

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MTN boss outlines strategy for growth and AI 23:46

7h ago23:46

23:46

MTN strategy for growth and AI is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ralph Mupita, group CEO at MTN. Topics of discussion include the group’s performance over five years; plans for growth; challenges in the sector; opportunity; and thoughts around AI use in telecoms. Business Day Spotlight is a Mult…

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MTN CFO unpacks interim results 23:13

4d ago23:13

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MTN’s financial performance for the six month to end June 2024, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tsholofelo Molefe, group CFO at MTN. Through the discussion, Molefe outlines the company’s interim results; challenges that pulled down earnings; the impact of weaker currencies; and the group’s str…

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‘Not pleasing egos’: Shivambu responds to Malema’s rant 2:26

1h ago2:26

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Former EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu says he is not in the business of pleasing the egos of those who feel betrayed. Shivambu was announced as the MK Party's national organiser on Thursday at the party’s media briefing. He spoke to the media for the first time after his departure from the party he helped start. Shivambu said the opposition sh…

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State of play in politics of Nelson Mandela Bay metro 14:13

4h ago14:13

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DA provincial leader Andrew Whitfield is cautious to use the words coalition or partnership but says his party is in “informal discussions” with the ANC, engaging in scenarios to bring about stability in Nelson Mandela Bay. The Herald reported this week that the ANC had its eye on the mayoral seat in the Bay, with the party looking to team up with …

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From the Office to the Road: Lulama’s Ride Back to Journalism 12:39

7d ago12:39

12:39

Life As A Freelancer, host Nokuthula Khwela chats with Lulama, a journalist by training who now drives for Bolt while navigating life as a wife and mother. Lulama shares her unexpected career twists, from stepping away from journalism to working an office job and eventually hitting the road as a driver. Despite detours, her passion for communicatio…

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The Fist of Fury: Malema Fights Back 23:19

30m ago23:19

23:19

Julius Malema let’s in know what he thinks of Floyd Shivambu and the rest of the world. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote

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Latoya Makhene father feels betrayed and disappointed by Lebo Keswa 2:37

2h ago2:37

2:37

Legendary musician Blondie Makhene feels betrayed and disappointed by his daughter's ex-partner.This after the former Generations actress was accused of being a fake gobela (traditional healer) by one of her initiates who roped in Moja Love's show to confront Letoya on TV.On the show, Letoya tried to contain herself but ended up snapping at Kabelo …

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Episode 161 The Serial Crimes of Elvis Zulu 1:00:00

3h ago1:00:00

1:00:00

When a man is arrested for rape in 2014, his victim believes justice will move swiftly for her. The system, though, was not geared up to properly deal with this serial predator and soon multiple victims will fall through the cracks and be forced to find their own justice. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www…

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ActionSA’s Nobuhle Mthembu elected Joburg speaker 2:28

3h ago2:28

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ActionSA’s Nobuhle Mthembu has been elected as the new speaker of the City of Johannesburg. Mthembu received 180 votes to the DA’s Nonhlanhla Sifumba's 68. This was announced during an extraordinary council meeting on Wednesday.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Wavemaker’s push to get brand ahead with data 35:20

4h ago35:20

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The use of data to to improve customer experiences, a means to push up sales and other business outcomes, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tammy Wilson-Schultz, chief strategy officer at Wavemaker SA Wilson-Schultz highlights Wavemaker’s business model; the trend of data led customer engagement…

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Malema attacks prominent EFF leaders for not defending the party 3:35

8d ago3:35

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The silence of popular EFF members during former deputy leader Floyd Shivambu's resignation has irritated party leader Julius Malema. Malema read a section of the party’s constitution which obliges members not to be silent when the organisation is being “attacked”. Malema’s rant comes after Shivambu defected to Jacob Zuma’s MK Party. Shivambu and M…

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The ultimate guide to understanding H. Pylori: Why it matters to you 8:06

2h ago8:06

8:06

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects your stomach. It can cause sores and inflammation in the lining of your stomach or the upper part of your small intestine. For some people, an infection can lead to stomach cancer. The disease is a pressing public health concern across Africa.…

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Floyd Shivambu will be replaced by Sinawo Tambo in Parliament 2:30

2h ago2:30

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EFF leader Julius Malema says Floyd Shivambu will be replaced by Sinawo Tambo in Parliament. This comes after Shivambu last week announced his sudden departure from the party to join the MK party. Malema also said Mwzanele Manyi who also left the EFF will be replaced by Nazier Paulsen in parliament.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Jorge Mendes outlines Cell C's rebrand and strategy 23:49

15d ago23:49

23:49

Cell C’s move to refreshe its brand image is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jorge Mendes, CEO at Cell C. The discussion highlights Cell C’s rebranding; how the mobile operator is looking to position itself in the market; plans to better compete; the value and perception of its brand; and an outl…

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'Please pray for Floyd, he won't last': Mbalula on Shivambu's move to MK Party 1:00

15d ago1:00

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ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula believes former EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu will not last in Jacob Zuma's MK Party, saying he would likely suffer from a “cabinet reshuffle”.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Rebecca Malope grateful for only minor injuries after falling on stage at Mbokazi-Nkambule funeral 1:24

16d ago1:24

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Gospel legend Rebecca Malope is grateful for sustaining minor injuries after falling on stage at Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule's funeral over the weekend. Speaking to TshisaLIVE reporter Kgomotso Moganedi, the gospel legend said it was embarrassing for her and her late friend would have laughed if she was alive.…

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'This ship [ANC] is sinking': Panyaza Lesufi 40:01

17d ago40:01

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Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi outlines promising economic plans that will “break the backbone of unemployment” like expanding the Gautrain for residents and plans the government of provincial unity has to make Gauteng a world-class province. Lesufi warns that the ANC is a “sinking ship” and speaks on the government of national unity. He exclusivel…

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Tough road ahead for EFF: Making sense of Shivambu’s exit with Prof Susan Booysen 8:46

19d ago8:46

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The EFF will find it very difficulty to grow, says Prof Susan Booysen, after founding member and deputy president Floyd Shivambu turned his back on the red berets and headed to the MK Party (MKP).By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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From Tbo Touch recording a gospel album to Mapaputsi refuting claims he is bedridden - top stories of the week 38:35

19d ago38:35

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Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves. TshisaLIVEBy TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Vavi ‘disappointed’ as Zuma never criminally charged for Marikana deaths 12 years after killings 3:18

19d ago3:18

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South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi believes the biggest injustice to victims of Marikana massacre 12 years after the miners’ deaths has been a “failure” to initiate a criminal investigation against former president Jacob Zuma and former minister of police Nathi Mthethwa. Friday marked 12 years since 3…

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