Best SoundBytes Podcasts (2024)

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Die Suid-Afrikaners in Suid-Soedan 21:19

13h ago21:19

21:19

Nadat twee Suid-Afrikaners in Suid-Soedan ‘n boodskap stuur aan The Drive with Rob and Roz, besluit Marlinée Fouché en Emile Pienaar om kontak te maak. Hulle praat met ‘n kontrakvlieënier wat vlieg waar kommersiële vlugte verbyhou, ‘n konvooileier wat maande op die Wit Nyl deurbring om humanitêre hulp te versprei en die landbou-organisasie wat nie …

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AI BINOCULARS — AN EYE ON NATURE! 1:03

2d ago1:03

1:03

Yup, AI’s even in binolculars now — and it’s a great option for dedicated nature watchers. The post AI BINOCULARS — AN EYE ON NATURE! appeared first on sound*bytes.By SoundBytes

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BETTER SOUNDING PODCASTS, FAST! 1:00

2d ago1:00

1:00

Not all recordings come out perfect – and sometimes an inexpensive plug-in can save the day. The post BETTER SOUNDING PODCASTS, FAST! appeared first on sound*bytes.By SoundBytes

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FLUENT CONVERSATION MADE EASIER! 1:01

2d ago1:01

1:01

Conversation’s the best way to learn a language – AI is making that happen. The post FLUENT CONVERSATION MADE EASIER! appeared first on sound*bytes.By SoundBytes

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FITNESS? IT STARTS AT YOUR NECK! 0:59

2d ago0:59

0:59

Your neck connects your head to your body – why wouldn’t the right exercises do you good?! The post FITNESS? IT STARTS AT YOUR NECK! appeared first on sound*bytes.By SoundBytes

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CONFETTI MAKES EVERYTHING BETTER! 1:01

2d ago1:01

1:01

Con’t take my word for it — test if for yourself! The post CONFETTI MAKES EVERYTHING BETTER! appeared first on sound*bytes.By SoundBytes

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LISTEN: Mpofu suggested EFF ‘collapse for Zuma’s party’ – Malema 9:07

7d ago9:07

9:07

EFF leader Julius Malema has revealed that former party chairperson Advocate Dali Mpofu previously suggested that the EFF merge with other progressive parties under the leadership of former president Jacob Zuma. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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TECH AID FOR GLOBAL AGRICULTURE! 1:01

11d ago1:01

1:01

BioMass to BoiCharcoal The post TECH AID FOR GLOBAL AGRICULTURE! appeared first on sound*bytes.By SoundBytes

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TECH CAN FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY! 1:01

11d ago1:01

1:01

The World Food Progam is the largest in the world — they’re leveraging tech to provide greater food security for the planet The post TECH CAN FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY! appeared first on sound*bytes.By SoundBytes

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A BETTER SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN 1:01

11d ago1:01

1:01

An alternative solution to planning and handling your social medianing The post A BETTER SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN appeared first on sound*bytes.By SoundBytes

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ARE YOU READY FOR AN AI BABY? 1:02

11d ago1:02

1:02

AI? Babies? What’s next?!! The post ARE YOU READY FOR AN AI BABY? appeared first on sound*bytes.By SoundBytes

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SOCIAL MEDIA FOR VINYL BUFFS! 1:02

11d ago1:02

1:02

Yup — Social Media for Vinyl disk lovers The post SOCIAL MEDIA FOR VINYL BUFFS! appeared first on sound*bytes.By SoundBytes

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LISTEN: Debt Rescue SA urge South Africans not to touch their Pension Funds before retirement 3:01

2M ago3:01

3:01

The two-pot retirement system has officially taken effect. Both the Pension Funds Amendment Act and Revenue Law Amendment Act provide for pension fund members to access a portion of their funds before retirement. The legislation creates a savings pot for a third of the funds, while the other two-thirds will be kept in the second pot for retirement.…

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Govt to intervene in sports battle over sublicensing rights 1:05

4M ago1:05

1:05

Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, says he plans more meetings to try and find solutions for the ongoing fight over the sub licensing rights for television sports events. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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LISTEN: South Africans ‘should be very concerned’ about data breaches 6:39

4M ago6:39

6:39

Senior Director for Technical Support at Mimecast, Heino Gevers, says South Africa’s complex financial system makes it a prime target for hackers. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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‘Unclear’ on what basis MKP will approach international courts over election results - expert 0:31

5M ago0:31

0:31

A constitutional law expert says it is unclear on what basis an international court could make a finding on the fairness of South Africa’s general elections. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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Role of politics in foregin investments 0:35

5M ago0:35

0:35

Senior Researcher at the Centre for Africa Diplomacy and Leadership at the University of Johannesburg, Dr Oscar van Heerden adds there should be a stronger media campaign to signal to investors that a GNU is on the right track in solving problems Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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. Political parties going back to the drawing board of their manifestos 0:24

5M ago0:24

0:24

Senior Researcher at the Centre for Africa Diplomacy and Leadership at the University of Johannesburg, Dr Oscar van Heerden, says political party leaders now need to show maturity. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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Finalisation of the GNU expected by Wednesday 0:26

5M ago0:26

0:26

University of Johannesburg, Centre for Africa diplomacy and leadership, Researcher Dr Oscar van Heerden says failure to finalise the GNU will mean that South Africans may have to vote again. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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Meaning of shared values and the rule of law in the GNU 0:59

5M ago0:59

0:59

University of Johannesburg, Centre for Africa diplomacy and leadership, Researcher Dr Oscar van Heerden says the ANC has been trying to contact the MK Party but to no avail. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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The difference between a coalition and a Government of National Unity 0:40

5M ago0:40

0:40

South Africans now know what to expect in the formation of the country's seventh administration after the confirmation that political parties are discussing forming a Government of National Unity (GNU). Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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Tembisa voters believe their votes will bring change 0:36

6M ago0:36

0:36

South Africa held its seventh democratic elections on Wednesday, with scores of young voters exercising their right to vote for the first time. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says 42% of those who registered to vote in the national and provincial elections are between the ages of 18 and 39. Latest news on our website…

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LISTEN: Al Jama-ah confident of unseating DA in Western Cape 16:35

6M ago16:35

16:35

Al Jama-ah party leader Ganief Hendricks is confident that the party has done enough work on the ground to unseat the DA in the Western Cape. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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The ACDP, which has been represented in Parliament since 1994, continues to defend its stance against legal abortion. 14:28

6M ago14:28

14:28

The party has been consistent in trying to amend the South African constitution, which allows for the termination of pregnancy. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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ACDP’s head Reverend Kenneth Meshoe, said he was bothered by the lack of water supply in various communities. 3:53

6M ago3:53

3:53

Jacaranda FM News spoke to smaller parties represented in Parliament on their plans to keep their seats. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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Meanwhile, the leader of the GOOD Party, Patricia de Lille, said South Africans want basic service delivery. 2:30

6M ago2:30

2:30

The housing crisis across the country has people really looking for land, and they really feel like they can't trust the government. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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Jacaranda FM News spoke to smaller parties represented in Parliament on their plans to keep their seats. 0:46

6M ago0:46

0:46

Freedom Front Plus national head of elections, Wouter Wessels, believes his party is the only alternative with real solutions. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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5 Lack of hosuing - 'We dont have privacy anymore' 0:29

6M ago0:29

0:29

Jennette Mabena is a widow who lives with her four children in one room at 12th Avenue. The eldest is 29 years old. She said although there has been some improvement since the advent of democracy, she would like to see her unemployed children also receive RDP houses. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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4 Alex RDP beneficiary Victoria Smith 0:18

6M ago0:18

0:18

One of the elderly residents in Alexandra is Victoria Smith, she voted for the first time in the country’s first democratic elections. Smith said she has benefited from democracy with the awarding of an RDP home by the government. Smith said although others did not receive their RDP houses, she is optimistic the government will build more houses. L…

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1 Alex Tintswalo story - Tshegofatso Letseparela from Alexandra Women's hostel also waiting for RDP house 2:08

6M ago2:08

2:08

As we count down the days to the elections on 29 May, many of South Africa’s born-frees are hitting their 30’s – and will cast their vote at an important stage of their lives. They are the country’s so-called Tintswalos who – according to President Cyril Ramaphosa grew up in a democratic South Africa where there is free education, healthcare and ho…

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2 'I did not benefit from NSFAS' Alex Tintswalo story - Tshegofatso Letseparela 0:27

6M ago0:27

0:27

As we count down the days to the elections on 29 May, many of South Africa’s born-frees are hitting their 30’s – and will cast their vote at an important stage of their lives. They are the country’s so-called Tintswalos who – according to President Cyril Ramaphosa grew up in a democratic South Africa where there is free education, healthcare and ho…

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3) 'I still vote for the ANC, even if i dont have a house' Alex Tintswalo story - Tshegofatso Letseparela 1:03

6M ago1:03

1:03

As we count down the days to the elections on 29 May, many of South Africa’s born-frees are hitting their 30’s – and will cast their vote at an important stage of their lives. They are the country’s so-called Tintswalos who – according to President Cyril Ramaphosa grew up in a democratic South Africa where there is free education, healthcare and ho…

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6 Alexandra Renewal Project - 'I am still on waiting list' 1:18

6M ago1:18

1:18

The Alexandra Renewal Project has been a political hot potato for years and has been used by opposition parties as an example of the ANC’s service delivery failures. The multi-billion-rand Presidential Urban Renewal Project was expected to deliver some one million houses to residents, but so far, the promises made by the government’s failed to mate…

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Court dismisses Bester, Magudumana application against Showmax 9:06

8M ago9:06

9:06

The High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed Facebook rapist Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana’s urgent application to have Showmax’s documentary interdicted from airing. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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LISTEN: ANCYL president demands ANC volunteers given priority in Nasi Ispani 1:20

8M ago1:20

1:20

ANC Youth League President Collen Malatji has urged Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to prioritise hiring ANC volunteers through the Nasi Ispani job initiative. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he is unaware of a purported agreement to scrap e-tolls in Gauteng by the end of 1:22

9M ago1:22

1:22

He answered questions in Parliament on Thursday after tabling his budget the previous day. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi assured residents that the gantries would be switched off next month. 0:58

9M ago0:58

0:58

"Last year, we assured the people of Gauteng that e-tolls would be a thing of the past. I am happy to report that on the 26th of January 2024, a final meeting was held between the Gauteng provincial government and the ministers of finance and transport, respectively,” Lesufi said. Latest news on our website…

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The negative impact of water lettuce 1:51

9M ago1:51

1:51

Hoy said the water lettuce has had a negative impact on recreational activities, fishing and the environment as a whole. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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Possible dangers of weevils and hoppers in the Vaal River 1:57

9M ago1:57

1:57

Rand Waters' Leslie Hoy says the insects would not pose any danger to the water quality. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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Length of water lettuce covering the Vaal River 1:16

9M ago1:16

1:16

Rand Waters' Leslie Hoy says the length of the water lettuce changes daily, covering over 170 hectares of the water surface. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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Solutions in place to get rid of water lettuce 3:32

9M ago3:32

3:32

Rand Waters' Leslie Hoy says there are a number of long-term solutions that can be put in place to get rid of the water lettuce in the river. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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Tladi’s appointment to ICJ ‘monumental achievement’ – Judges Matter 0:11

9M ago0:11

0:11

Independent judicial monitoring organisation Judges Matter says the appointment of Professor Dire Tladi to the International Court of Justice in the Hague reflects the quality of lawyers produced by South Africa. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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Guterres says two-state solution only option for peace 1:57

10M ago1:57

1:57

United Nations secretary-general António Guterres has reiterated his call for a two-state solution to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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Motshekga: 10 days needed to resolve placement issues 1:17

10M ago1:17

1:17

Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga has pleaded with parents to give the department at least 10 days to resolve placement issues. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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There can never be repeat of October 7 attacks - Blinken 1:40

10M ago1:40

1:40

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos that the world cannot afford a repeat of the October 7 attacks on Israel. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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The world had unfairly accused Israel of atrocities caused by Hamas in Gaza 1:29

10M ago1:29

1:29

A representative from Israel's Justice Department, Galit Raguan, told the court that the world had unfairly accused Israel of atrocities caused by Hamas in Gaza. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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Israel has right to defend itself, ICJ hears 1:24

10M ago1:24

1:24

International law expert Professor Malcolm Shaw KC has argued that if South Africa's submission is anything to go by, the true victim of genocide is Israel. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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SA ‘likely’ to lose some friends over Israel genocide case 2:37

10M ago2:37

2:37

While South Africa has been lauded in some quarters for its decision to challenge Israel in the International Court of Justice, it will likely lose some friends in the West. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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SA's ‘genocide’ case against Israel ‘a political game changer’ - expert 1:37

10M ago1:37

1:37

South Africa’s case against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been labelled as a political game changer. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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