Best Egmont Podcasts (2024)

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Get this - Rwanda could be hosting the F1 GP before SA ever does Egmont Sippel | Rapport motor editor 6:29

41m ago6:29

6:29

Rapport motor editor Egmont Sippel weighs in on the absurdity of Rwanda hosting an F1GP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Boks vs All Blacks 4:52

3h ago4:52

4:52

Craig Ray Daily Maverick Sports Editor weighs in on tomorrow’s game at Ellis Park when the Boks take on the All Blacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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WCED to axe 2400 teachers over budget drama 7:14

18m ago7:14

7:14

MEC for Education in the Western Cape David Maynier weighs in on the decision to let go of 2400 teachers in the province owing to budget constraints. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Much Ado about Nothing? Human Settlements minister lashes out at SA banks’ lending practices 8:24

20m ago8:24

8:24

Gilly Dlamini General Manager of Public Policy at the Banking Association of South Africa weighs in on comments made by human settlements minister Mmamoloko Kubayi on SA banks lending practices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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An Hour with Alma van Heerden 3:23

1h ago3:23

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This Sunday, actress Alma van Heerden, is taking over our #MusicPlaylist for another edition of #AnHourWith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Study: high prevalence of food allergies in children under 5 years old 5:52

1h ago5:52

5:52

Dr Paul Turner, Reader/Clinician Scientist and Honorary Consultant at Imperial College London explains findings by a study his has conducted on food allergy prevalence in the UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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John Maytham Book Review 7:32

1h ago7:32

7:32

Listen to John Maytham's weekly book reviews and share his passion for all things literary. From fiction to non-fiction, John reads and reviews a range of books that would sit well on your reading list. Today’s list: The Long Water by Stef Penney Familiaris by David Wroblewski Patient12a by Lesedi Molefi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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Extortion reigns supreme in townships across South Africa 7:33

2h ago7:33

7:33

David Bruce, independent researcher specialising in policing, crime and criminal justice explains the prominence of firearm crime in townships across SA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Burning Planet: A holistic POV to bark stripping in Newlands Forest 9:36

6m ago9:36

9:36

Lalitha Buti, a conservationist with a keen interest in bark stripping has conducted a total of seven formal interviews and 10 informal discussions with relevant stakeholders addressing bark stripping in the Newlands Forest and how a holistic approach would look. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Arms Deal Corruption - Zuma Pretrial hearing 5:50

1h ago5:50

5:50

News24’s Karyn Maughan explains todays proceedings in the pretrial hearing of Jacob Zuma in the lead to his Arms Deal linked prosecution case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Telegram boss arrest: the challenge for social media platforms in the EU 8:28

1h ago8:28

8:28

Anton Harber Executive director Campaign for freedom of expression weighs in on the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov and the impact of EU’s Digital Service Act which took effect last year - on freedom of expression See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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SA by-elections trends 5:38

28m ago5:38

5:38

Elections analyst Wayne Sussman explains post election trends which are unfolding in various municipality by-elections across the country See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Gender pay gap report 8:46

1h ago8:46

8:46

Faith Khanyile IWFSA Catalytic Strategy Chair weighs in on their recently released Gender Pay Gap report which focuses on womens economic disparities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Plan B: Rebecca Davis, 29 August 2024 7:37

1h ago7:37

7:37

Rebecca Davis joins John Maytham each week to reflect on just how strange the news can be. From the most important to the very strange, John and Rebecca offer their view of what is happening in our world that makes it at times infuriating, at times inspirational but always fascinating. The views expressed by John and Rebecca are editorial, the cont…

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How would Australia’s ‘’Tickle vs Giggle: What is a woman?’’ case play out in SA? 9:51

2h ago9:51

9:51

Belinda Qaqamba/ Abenathi Makinana Legal and Policy Advocacy Programmes Manager, of Gender DynamiX weighs in on the question, What is a woman? Following a gender discrimination case Tickle vs Giggle in Australia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Premier Winde demands bigger cut of national budget for the Western Cape 7:23

1h ago7:23

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Western Cape Premier Alan Winde explains the outcomes of the cabinet meeting where the WCG has called for a larger cut from the national budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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It’s tough, but scientists are finding more ways to gauge consciousness in babies, animals - and even robots! 7:37

19m ago7:37

7:37

Professor Henry Taylor, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of Birmingham explains the fascinating studies into consciousness in babies, animals and robots See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Will Roman Cabanacs racist remarks catch up with him? 9:42

31m ago9:42

9:42

Gabriel Crouse Executive director at the Institute for Race Relations weighs in on the appointment of controversial podcaster Roman Cabanac as Department of Agricultures Chief of Staff See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Stats SA 2023/24 victims of crime report 9:17

1h ago9:17

9:17

Criminologist Dr Guy Lamb weighs in on the 2023/24 victims of crime report that was released by Stats SA yesterday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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The clash of all clashes - Are the All Blacks ready to take on the Boks at Ellis Park? 8:36

1h ago8:36

8:36

Jamie Wall is a sports journalist with Radio New Zealand and All Blacks Correspondent, he is the Author of The Hundred Years War: All Blacks vs Springboks and is in South Africa to cover this weekends Springboks vs All Blacks clash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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CoCT, WCG and SAPS shake hands to ramp up safety and security 7:14

2h ago7:14

7:14

Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith weighs in on the agreement by CoCT, WCG and SAPS to bolster safety and security across Cape Town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Casabio hosts variety evening at Kirstenbosch to mark launch of new biodiversity NGO 4:10

2h ago4:10

4:10

Guest: Dr David Gwynne-Evans |Botanist and CEO of CASABIO.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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CoCT sacks Waste Management director over non compliance 5:57

1h ago5:57

5:57

Daily Maverick Journalist Velani Ludidi weighs in on the decision by the City of Cape Town to fire its waste management director after he cancelled service provider contracts for informal settlements without following protocol See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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DIRCO applies pressure on Equatorial Guinea over detained SA engineers 5:21

1h ago5:21

5:21

Guest: Peter Fabricius | Daily Maverick Foreign politics journalist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Air quality stripes now show how air quality has changed around the world since the 1850’s 6:22

17m ago6:22

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Professor Jim McQuid, Associate Professor of Atmospheric Composition, University of Leeds explains his teams visual tool which captures global air pollution trends, to bring this hidden threat into sharp focus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Who kept tabs? No record of formal final outcome of criminal capacity investigation 9:40

36m ago9:40

9:40

Womens Legal Centre Attorney Bronwyn Pithey weighs in on the case of a 17-year-old who allegedly murdered Deveney Nel - following a previous offence he was flagged as a high risk offender but was not treated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Boks gear up for the All Blacks this weekend 6:00

39m ago6:00

6:00

Layla Arrison, Sports broadcaster and rugby commentator weighs in on the upcoming game this weekend when the Springboks will take on the All Blacks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Antivenom - the lifesaver with risks 6:16

1h ago6:16

6:16

Freelance journalist Jesse Copelyn weighs in on the discussion of antivenin shortage, the benefits and risks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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SOS Coalition demands government to stop analogue switch off 5:54

1h ago5:54

5:54

Uyanda Siyatola, National coordinator SOS Support public Broadcasting Coalition explains why they are advocating for public broadcasting, by demanding a halt to the government's plan to end analogue, citing the need for proper access to information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Electricity pricing: What could a formula to reduce prices look like? 9:05

42m ago9:05

9:05

Energy Analyst Chris Yelland weighs in on what a possible formula for electricity price reductions might look like, if it came to pass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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That time justice minister Thembi Simelane took a half mill loan from a VBS thief 10:12

16m ago10:12

10:12

Pauli Van Wyk Daily Maverick Investigative Journalist shares finding on Justice Minister Thembi Simelane taking a loan of R575,600 from Gundo Wealth Solutions whose owner benefited in kickbacks from VBS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Delay selection = more Olympic medals? 7:48

8h ago7:48

7:48

Guest: Ross Tucker | Sports scientist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Creating employment: Should all townships be declared Social Economic Zones? 6:52

1h ago6:52

6:52

BOSA MP Nobuntu Webster has written an opinion piece published on News24 that SMMEs need more support, and one way of doing that is to declare townships as SEZs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Imagine wielding that much power? SA’s health minister would rather collapse the GNU than let medical aids be 9:37

1h ago9:37

9:37

Dr Ron Whelan Discovery Health CEO weighs in on comments made by Health Minister Aron Motsoaledi in the current status of medical aids in SA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Groote Schuur Hospital Celebrates Women’s Month – For Women, By Women: Robotic Surgeries 7:52

12h ago7:52

7:52

Dr Lamees Ras Project lead Women’s Week Robotic Surgery at Groote Schuur Hospital speaks about GSH marking a special Women’s Health-focused Robotic Surgery Week taking place from 26 August to 30 August 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Are South African leaders using DEI strategy effectively in the workplace? 11:03

1d ago11:03

11:03

John Vlismas, DEI specialist speaks about new research which suggests how leaders in South Africa can bring about real change using Diversity, equity and inclusion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Music: Wendy Oldfield 6:20

9d ago6:20

6:20

Wendy Oldfield Band , a well known South African Legend will share the Stage with Keanan Eksteen and his band.A double dose of fantastic Oldfield hits and new songs off her new Album “Salt” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Local Support Fund: interventions will never be enough to position local manufacturers against the cheap imports 10:39

9d ago10:39

10:39

Thami Moatshe, Local Support Fund Executive Head weighs in on the challenges faced and interventions provided in localising manufacturing in SA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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#An Hour with Altus Theart 4:01

9d ago4:01

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This Sunday actor, singer and voice artist Altus Theart is taking over our #MusicPlaylist for another edition of #AnHourWith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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The Comrades drama continues – 4 board members resign 6:07

9d ago6:07

6:07

Mike Finch Editor Runner’s World Magazine weighs in on recent developments at the Comrades Marathon Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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John Maytham Book Review 5:50

9d ago5:50

5:50

Listen to John Maytham's weekly book reviews and share his passion for all things literary. From fiction to non-fiction, John reads and reviews a range of books that would sit well on your reading list. Today’s list: The Crash by Robert Peston The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden Searching for Novak by Mark Hodgkinson. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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An eye-watering 3 billion rands in corrupt transactions is what 5:43

9d ago5:43

5:43

Jeff Wicks News24 Investigative journalist weighs in on further developments in the Thembisa Hospital multibillion-rand corruption scandal which was flagged by the late Babita Deokaran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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After a 26-day summer break – Formula 1 is back! 5:16

9d ago5:16

5:16

Henrik Verwoerd motorsport and F1 journalist weighs in on the Formula 1 season ahead See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Burning planet: Charlie the last zoo elephant in captivity in SA has been released 8:04

9d ago8:04

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Megan Carr of the EMS Foundation speaks about the case of Charlie the last zoo elephant in captivity that was released this week from the Pretoria zoo. Charlie will now roam freely at the Shambala Private Reserve in Limpopo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Open letter to Minister Gayton McKenzie 9:24

9d ago9:24

9:24

Steuart Pennington SA The Good News CEO has written an open letter to Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton Mckenzie regarding the performance of team SA and the need to do better at future Olympic Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Western Cape High Court finds the Kannaland Municipality’s extension of liquor trading hours to be unconstitutional 5:37

10d ago5:37

5:37

David Harrison DG Murray Trust CEO weighs in on the Western Cape High Court setting aside the Kannaland Municipality’s controversial by-law which extends liquor trading hours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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IRC Porfolio committee to look into matter of SA engineers detained in Equatorial Guinea 8:27

10d ago8:27

8:27

Emma Powell DA national spokesperson for international relations and MP weighs in on the parliamentary portfolio committee for international relations looking into the matter of two SA engineers, Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham held captive in Equatorial Guinea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Attaining Ubuntu – the epicurean way 5:10

10d ago5:10

5:10

Guest: Dr Anna Trapido | award winning food writer / broadcaster See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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2,492-carat diamond discovered in north-eastern Botswana 9:01

10d ago9:01

9:01

Greg Katz, a world expert on large-scale and special diamonds, weighs in on the discovery of one of the largest diamonds ever found – unearthed at Karowe Mine in north-eastern Bostwana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Should tennis star Jannik Sinner be suspended? 8:16

10d ago8:16

8:16

Ross Tucker explains the dilemma facing the tennis world after the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) ruled that world No. 1 Jannik Sinner would not be suspended following twice testing positive for a prohibited substance earlier this year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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