Best Municipal Review Podcasts (2024)

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Paying tribute Justice Raymond Zondo 8:44

8h ago8:44

8:44

Research and advocacy officer at Judges Matter Nbekezeli Benjamin, speaks to John about retiring Chief Justice Zondo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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NERSA’s appeal bid regarding municipal power tariff hikes fails - AfriForum 6:54

8h ago6:54

6:54

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (NERSA) plans to push through unlawful and invalid municipal tariff hikes were prevented in court when their application for leave to appeal was dismissed. To give more insight is , Head of Local government affairs at Afriforum, Morne Mostert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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NERSA’s appeal bid regarding municipal power tariff hikes fails - AfriForum 7:06

8h ago7:06

7:06

Morne Mostert, Afriforum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Minding your Money – Some help to understand the two pot system 8:16

8h ago8:16

8:16

John chats to Paul about how the Two Pot Retirement system will work, and how this will impact your retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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3 Years since the killing of whistleblower Babita Deokaran 8:32

9h ago8:32

8:32

Guest: Jeff Wicks, News24 Investigative Journalist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Mapping Joburg’s literary district 5:53

9h ago5:53

5:53

ohn chats to Griffin Shea, Owner of Bridge Books, about why he went on a mission to find the city’s 71 booksellers and help create a map that situates and celebrates them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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GGP Episode 152: Rated S for Sticks, Stones, and Serial Killers AKA SPEAK NO EVIL (2022) 1:16:46

4h ago1:16:46

1:16:46

Be careful who you vacation with because this week we're covering the Danish horror movie SPEAK NO EVIL (2022). Next time we're covering ALIEN:ROMULUS. Stay spoopy ya'll! Timestamps: 00:01:43 Start 00:16:27 Cast and Crew 00:26:52 Rundown 00:27:30 SPOILERS 00:59:55 Final Thoughts and American Remake 01:09:20 Ratings 01:12:09 Next Time The Grindhouse…

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An opinion post by Carol Paton about Floyd Shivambu and the impending demise of South African capitalism 12:23

5h ago12:23

12:23

Journalist Carol Paton shares her thoughts with John Perlman on EFF deputy President Floyd Shivambu leaving the party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Qatar Airways buys a stake in SA Airlink 6:46

2h ago6:46

6:46

John chats to Guy Lietch, Founder of SA Flyer Magazine about the what this this means for SA Airlink, and the local aviation market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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SA's reading crisis can be resolved with "better teacher training." 7:41

2h ago7:41

7:41

According to the most recent assessment conducted by the 2030 Reading Panel, unless we address the shortcomings in teacher preparation, we will not be able to increase the bar for children's reading comprehension. Siphumelele Lucwaba conducted the research and wrote this section of the report. Secretary of the 2030 Reading Panel, Siphumelele Lucwab…

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Networking for Introverts book reviewed 11:17

2h ago11:17

11:17

John chats to Helen Nicholson, Author of Networking for Introverts, a book that provides a step-by-step guide for introverts, that will not only help them overcome these challenges, but also teach them to harness the introvert skills of listening, thoughtful communication and focus as super-powers, to connect with people more deeply and build an ad…

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Update on Home Affairs briefing 5:35

3h ago5:35

5:35

John speaks to Lindsay Dentlinger, EWN Reporter for the latest from the Home Affairs briefing on the 95 Libyans who were arrested in connection with an alleged military training camp. South Africa is set to deport them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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The appeal of impeached public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane to retain her R10 million office gratuity is set to be heard. 5:10

3h ago5:10

5:10

Bernadette Wicks, EWN Reporter speaks to John Perlman on the latest regarding the appeal of impeached public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane to retain her R10 million office gratuity . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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The Electricity Regulation Amendment Act is signed into law by President Ramaphosa. 9:47

2h ago9:47

9:47

The recently passed Electricity Regulation Amendment Act. It mentions fines for infrastructure destruction as well as regulations on electricity rates. John Perlman is joined by Prof. Sampson Mamphweli, Head of DSI Energy Secretariat at SANEDI, to discuss the significance of all of this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Fix My City – How non working street lights impact women safety 9:36

2h ago9:36

9:36

John chats to Ferial Haffajee, Associate Editor for The Daily Maverick, and her guest, Thamsanqa Mathiso, Executive Manager for City Power about the impacts non working street lights have on women’s safety. Ferial asked women on Johannesburg how street lighting impacted on their freedom of movement and on their safety, and it turned out to be the m…

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What SA is doing to curb the Mpox outbreak 12:01

3h ago12:01

12:01

Guest: Professor Helen Rees -Executive Director of Wits RHI, the largest research Institute at Wits University. Helen co-chairs South Africa’s *Mpox Incident Management Team* overseeing South Africa’s Mpox response and is Board chair of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (*SAHPRA*) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Bail applications of ‘Pastor Mboro’ Motsoeneng, his bodyguard Clement Baloyi, and an unnamed relative, return to the Palm Ridge Magistrate court. 4:09

4h ago4:09

4:09

The bail requests of "Pastor Mboro" Motsoeneng, his bodyguard Clement Baloyi, and an unidentified relative were returned to the Palm Ridge Magistrate court after multiple delays in the verification of his address. The three have been placed under remand in detention; EWN reporter Mongezi Koko has further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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Update on the ANC Gauteng media briefing, following the provincial executive committee’s lekgotla. 6:18

4h ago6:18

6:18

ANC Gauteng held a press conference after today's lekgotla of the province executive committee. This is the first PEC held after the elections, and discussions have focused on Floyd Shivambu's resignation from the EFF. Shivambu oversaw the negotiation teams that resulted in Johannesburg receiving a new executive last week. Reporter Alpha Ramushwana…

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A SONG - A BOOK AND A DISH - ROCCO MEIRING 15:33

3d ago15:33

15:33

Guest: Rocco Meiring See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Key gazette removed by Ramokgopa in order to purchase 2,500MW of nuclear 8:11

6h ago8:11

8:11

After Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the minister of electricity and energy, withdrew a crucial gazette requiring the procurement of 2500 MW of power beyond 2030, the government's ambitions to incorporate new nuclear power into the energy mix was put on hold. John Perlman is joined by electricity and energy expert Vally Padayachee, a former executive of Es…

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Randall’s One Song – Yemi Alade, Peace & Love ft Ziggy Marley 7:29

6h ago7:29

7:29

John chats to Randall Abrahams who is a walking encyclopaedia when it comes to music knowledge. In this feature Randall selects a song and unpacks something significant about the singer/band, the lyrics, the instruments, the arrangements, or simply tells us why we should enjoy the song. Today’s song is Yemi Alade, Peace & Love ft Ziggy Marley See o…

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Reflecting on the 12th year anniversary of the Marikana Massacre – has justice been served? 7:12

1h ago7:12

7:12

John Perlman is joined by Senior Communications and Advocacy Officer at SERI Edward Molopi to reflect on the 12th year anniversary of the Marikana Massacre and shine a spotlight on whether justice has be served. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Joburg council mayoral election. 6:39

2h ago6:39

6:39

The Joburg Council is set to meet and choose a mayor post following Kabelo Gwamanda’s resignation, Alpha Ramushwana- EWN Reporter speaks to John to give more details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Floyd Shivambu's resignation prompted by a fallout with Malema, says EFF insider 9:57

7h ago9:57

9:57

John chats to Asanda Ngoasheng, Political Analyst about the factors that lead FFloyd Shivanbu leving the EFF, and we also chat about the future of the EFF, and what this means for MK, and the ANC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Your House Your Home – How to prepare your grass for Spring 5:16

8h ago5:16

5:16

John chats to Paul Vonk, Gardening Expert about how to porepare your grass for Spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Drikus Du Plessis, Adesanya set for ferocious showdown 3:52

8h ago3:52

3:52

John chats to Gareth Mclellan, Former MMA Fighter about the fight between rivals Drikus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya in Perth this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Olympic Silver medalist Bayanda Walaza welcomed back at school 6:13

9h ago6:13

6:13

John chats to Thabo “Coach T” Matebedi – Bayanda’s Coach at Curro Hazeldean, and finds out when he first spotted the talent Bayanda possessed in running. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Mzwanele Manyi joins MK party 9:21

9h ago9:21

9:21

Guest: Mzwanele Manyi – New member of the MK party See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Mpox being declared a state of emergency – is there cause for concern? 6:00

3h ago6:00

6:00

Executive Director at the NICD , Prof Adrian Puren gives John Perlman insight on whether there is a cause for concern over Mpox possibly being an emergency? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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NPA and Business 4 South Africa announce standalone digital evidence unit 6:39

2d ago6:39

6:39

John chats to Advocate Anton du Plessis, NPA Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions, about Business 4 South Africa providing support to the NPA to prosecute state capture crimes and to expedite SA's exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Shortage of police detectives a cause for concern 7:21

4h ago7:21

7:21

John chats Prof Nirmala Gopal, Professor in Criminology at the University of Kwa Zulu Natal about the number of vacancies for Detectives in the SAPS, and what this is a worrying factor that affects crime fighting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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The quest to count and ID big cats in Kruger 10:18

4h ago10:18

10:18

John chats to Marnus Roodbol – Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) Lion coordinator, about how researchers from the Endangered Wildlife Trust are using lions’ unique whisker patterns to distinguish between and count lions in Kruger Park, collecting crucial data for the conservation of this vulnerable species. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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VBS case update 5:14

5h ago5:14

5:14

The alleged 'fixer', former Youth League leader Kabelo Matsepe and former Limpopo ANC treasurer Danny Msiza have filled applications to split their trials and request a temporary stay of prosecution in relation to the VBS case. Bernadette Wicks, an EWN reporter, joins John Perlman to provide an update on the court hearing. See omnystudio.com/listen…

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GGP Sidetracks 44: HOTD Season 2 Finale, Aftersun, Tarot, and Idle Hands 1:15:37

4h ago1:15:37

1:15:37

This week on Sidetracks, Katie and Brit talk positives and negatives about the end of HOTD season 2 and the future of the HBO show as well as covering the new streaming releases AFTERSUN and TAROT, and the 90s cult classic IDLE HANDS. Next week we're covering the Danish horror SPEAK NO EVIL (2022). Stay spoopy ya'll! Timestamps: 00:00:22 Intro 00:0…

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Getting to know the new Miss South Africa 12:28

8d ago12:28

12:28

Newly Crowned Miss South Africa Mia Le Roux graces Thabo with her presence to share her thoughts on her journey ahead See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Reaction to resignation of Kabelo Gwamanda 7:56

4h ago7:56

7:56

Guest: Ganief Hendricks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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The informal economy could unlock growth for young people 6:12

5h ago6:12

6:12

Project lead at advocacy campaign Youth Capital, Kristal Duncan - Williams joins Thabo to reflect unemployed stats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Reaction to Kabelo Gwamanda Resigns 6:12

1h ago6:12

6:12

DA representative, Fred Nel DA Gauteng chairperson joins Thabo Shole Mashao to share their thoughts regarding the resignation of Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Veteran Actress Connie Chiume Memorial Service 2:10

5h ago2:10

2:10

Thabo Shole Mashao is joined by Mongezi Koko, EWN Reporter who is at the memorial service of the veteran actress Connie Chiume. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Kabelo Gwamanda Resigns 6:30

1h ago6:30

6:30

EWN Political Editor Tshidi Madia, joins Thabo Shole Mashao to share developments of the circumstances that led to the resignation of Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Sweden is a Scandinavian nation with thousands of coastal islands and inland lakes, along with vast boreal forests and glaciated mountains. 1:44

2d ago1:44

1:44

Its principal cities, eastern capital Stockholm and southwestern Gothenburg and Malmö, are all coastal. Stockholm is built on 14 islands. It has more than 50 bridges, as well as the medieval old town, Gamla Stan, royal palaces and museums such as open-air

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Minister of Electricity eradicates load reduction 14:17

20h ago14:17

14:17

Minister of Electricity Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa joins Thabo to share his latest plans an thoughts on the eradication of load reduction See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Fix My City – Does the e-procurement procedure in the City of Tshwane prejudice small businesses 8:25

20h ago8:25

8:25

Guest: Ferial Haffajee – Associate Editor for The Daily Maverick Jacqui Uys – MMC for Finace in the City of Tshwane See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Driver bumps lioness in Kruger Park 3:28

9d ago3:28

3:28

In a recent incident at the Kruger National Park where a man who bumped into a lioness is wanted by officials, Thabo speaks to JP Louw: SANParks Head of Communications and Spokesperson on the repercussions on such an offence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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SAM MKOKELI’s opinion piece - McKenzie’s comments straight out of Trump’s fascist playbook 6:12

9d ago6:12

6:12

Sam Mokhokeli,Business and Sunday times Columinist , discusses his ideas with Thabo regarding his opinion piece regarding Gayton McKenzie, Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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GDE extends 2025 ONLINE ADMISSIONS 10:30

21h ago10:30

10:30

Due to technical issues that occurred two days ago, the deadline for online admissions for Grades 1 and 8 for the 2025 academic year has been extended to August 14, according to a statement made on Sunday by Matome Chiloane, the Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, and Culture. Further information is provided to Thabo Shole Mashao by Gauteng Dep…

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Ace Magashule’s PA in court 7:11

9d ago7:11

7:11

Ace Magashule’s PA saw her first day in court, EWN Reporter shares more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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A Song, A Book, and a Dish – Dr Gcina Mhlophe 16:11

12d ago16:11

16:11

In our A song, A book and A dish Thabo is joined by a woman who wears many hats and has a heart of service - poet, playwright and keynote speaker Dr Gcina Mhlophe joins in the conversation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Letsile Tebogo won the gold medal at the men’s 200 meter. What this means for Botswana athletics and the country. 5:24

12d ago5:24

5:24

Thabo chats to Tumelo Mouwane, Senior Reporter with Gabz FM about the men’s 200 meter final where Letsile Tebogo won the gold medal. We find out what this means for Botswana athletics and the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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ADF stands in support of Miss South Africa Contestant, Chidimma Adetshina 12:32

12d ago12:32

12:32

Thabo speaks to the ADF Executive Director and Chairman of the Zimbabwe Community In South Africa, Nicholas Mabhena who says that their entity stands in support of former Miss South Africa Contestant, Chidimma Adetshina See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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