Best Un Loading Podcasts (2024)

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In the Spotlight: Xolile Tshabalala 45:38

23h ago45:38

45:38

In this week’s spotlight, we talk to actress Xolile Tshabalala on her exceptional achievements in the acting industry and how she continues to polish her craft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By POWER98.7

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In the Spotlight: Xolile Tshabalala 45:38

23h ago45:38

45:38

In this week’s spotlight, we talk to actress Xolile Tshabalala on her exceptional achievements in the acting industry and how she continues to polish her craft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By POWER98.7

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Load Reduction Intensifies in Townships 34:09

23h ago34:09

34:09

Citizens across various townships bear the brunt of illegal connections as load reduction intensifies. Townships in Tshwane like Mamelodi, Soshanguve and in parts of Ekurhuleni says the load reduction they experience is exactly what loadshedding was. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Load Reduction Intensifies in Townships 34:09

23h ago34:09

34:09

Citizens across various townships bear the brunt of illegal connections as load reduction intensifies. Townships in Tshwane like Mamelodi, Soshanguve and in parts of Ekurhuleni says the load reduction they experience is exactly what loadshedding was. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Makhs’ Parenting Journey 16:55

23h ago16:55

16:55

Lerato and Phetola Makhetha recently shared the heartbreaking news about their newborn's serious health condition. The couple has been navigating this challenging experience since the arrival of their baby girl. Unfortunately, shortly after her arrival, she was diagnosed with Trisomy 18, a genetic disorder that affects multiple systems in the body …

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The Makhs’ Parenting Journey 16:55

23h ago16:55

16:55

Lerato and Phetola Makhetha recently shared the heartbreaking news about their newborn's serious health condition. The couple has been navigating this challenging experience since the arrival of their baby girl. Unfortunately, shortly after her arrival, she was diagnosed with Trisomy 18, a genetic disorder that affects multiple systems in the body …

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Entrepreneurial Edge: Black African Organics 25:37

1d ago25:37

25:37

A passionate entrepreneur and devoted parent, Mondli Magwaza co-founded Black African Organics in 2016 alongside Ndo Magwaza, the couple, married for 11 years, started their Black African Organics business in the spare bedroom of their apartment, fueled by their commitment to quality and sustainability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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The Leadership Dialogue Dr. Stavros Nicolaou 47:23

1d ago47:23

47:23

In this week’s Leadership dialogue, we talk to Stavros Nicolaou, the iAspen Pharmacare Group’s Senior Executive responsible for Strategic Trade Development. Previously he was CEO of Aspen’s Export Business. Aspen is Africa’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturer and a now world leader in Anaesthetics and injectable anti-coagulants. See omnystudio.com…

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The Leadership Dialogue Dr. Stavros Nicolaou 47:23

1d ago47:23

47:23

In this week’s Leadership dialogue, we talk to Stavros Nicolaou, the iAspen Pharmacare Group’s Senior Executive responsible for Strategic Trade Development. Previously he was CEO of Aspen’s Export Business. Aspen is Africa’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturer and a now world leader in Anaesthetics and injectable anti-coagulants. See omnystudio.com…

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Entrepreneurial Edge: Black African Organics 25:37

1d ago25:37

25:37

A passionate entrepreneur and devoted parent, Mondli Magwaza co-founded Black African Organics in 2016 alongside Ndo Magwaza, the couple, married for 11 years, started their Black African Organics business in the spare bedroom of their apartment, fueled by their commitment to quality and sustainability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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The Framing of a Possible ‘World War III’. 21:55

1d ago21:55

21:55

A World War III has said to have been triggered as war in the middle east spirals out of control. Following Iran’s missile attack on Israel, the attack is said to present global security threats. Iran fired at least 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Oct. 1, 2024, amplifying tensions in the Middle East that are increasingly marked by “escalation a…

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The Framing of a Possible ‘World War III’. 21:55

1d ago21:55

21:55

A World War III has said to have been triggered as war in the middle east spirals out of control. Following Iran’s missile attack on Israel, the attack is said to present global security threats. Iran fired at least 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Oct. 1, 2024, amplifying tensions in the Middle East that are increasingly marked by “escalation a…

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Nature Can Do No More Blues (after a poem by Emily Dickinson) 2:04

1d ago2:04

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Here I take inspiration from a late, short poem by Emily Dickinson and redo it as a bottleneck-slide guitar Blues. My sense of her original gnomic poem was that Dickinson was writing of Autumn's end of the growing season with the knowledge that this close of a yearly cycle is a phase that will be followed by another Summer. The Parlando Project pre…

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Day Zero Looms for Gauteng as Water Crisis Persists 22:45

3d ago22:45

22:45

Lerato Mbele is joined by Anthony Turton, Water Expert and the department of water and sanitation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By POWER98.7

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Day Zero Looms for Gauteng as Water Crisis Persists 22:45

3d ago22:45

22:45

Lerato Mbele is joined by Anthony Turton, Water Expert and the department of water and sanitation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By POWER98.7

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Nigeria Lobbies to be 6th Member of UN Security Council 21:47

3d ago21:47

21:47

Prof. Patrick Bond, Sociology Department Professor, UJ and Thembisa Fakude, Senior Researcher & Director, Africa Asia Dialogues speak to Lerato Mbele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By POWER98.7

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Nigeria Lobbies to be 6th Member of UN Security Council 21:47

3d ago21:47

21:47

Prof. Patrick Bond, Sociology Department Professor, UJ and Thembisa Fakude, Senior Researcher & Director, Africa Asia Dialogues speak to Lerato Mbele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By POWER98.7

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Innovation Wednesday Geleza Scientific Calculator 22:14

3d ago22:14

22:14

Mathematician & Founder Of Geleza Tech - Mothupi Kgopa talks to us about his innovative calculator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By POWER98.7

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Innovation Wednesday Geleza Scientific Calculator 22:14

3d ago22:14

22:14

Mathematician & Founder Of Geleza Tech - Mothupi Kgopa talks to us about his innovative calculator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By POWER98.7

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Culture corner Renaming Roads After Controversial Struggle Heros 27:55

3d ago27:55

27:55

The City of Joburg is proposing to rename Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive, continuing the trend of renaming key roads in the city. The proposal comes a year after another key road, William Nicole Drive, was renamed Winnie Mandela Drive on September 23, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Culture corner Renaming Roads After Controversial Struggle Heros 27:55

3d ago27:55

27:55

The City of Joburg is proposing to rename Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive, continuing the trend of renaming key roads in the city. The proposal comes a year after another key road, William Nicole Drive, was renamed Winnie Mandela Drive on September 23, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Masterclass: Refining AI To Solve African Challenges 25:25

4d ago25:25

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AI is going to change everything. For some, that’s an exciting prospect. For others, it’s terrifying. However you feel about AI, there’s no escaping it, whether you’re in a global metropolis or a farmer in rural KwaZulu-Natal. But can we refine it to come up with African solutions for Africans? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Leadership Dialogue: The Legacy of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela 44:20

4d ago44:20

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Born on September 26th in1936, the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela known as “mother of the nation” , remains an icon in South Africa’s political history. Considered a hero, she survived threats, imprisonment, arrest, harassment, 491 days in solitary confinement and two trials. Winnie was an anti-apartheid activist in her own right, in addition to be…

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Gold Reaches Record Highs – But Is South Africa Benefiting 22:56

4d ago22:56

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Gold prices have risen over 30% in 2024, consistently reaching new highs as demand for the metal grows amid global economic uncertainty. However, South Africa's mining industry is struggling to take full advantage of this surge due to longstanding structural issues, the unreliable electricity supply, illegal mining, theft and other crime and height…

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Gold Reaches Record Highs – But Is South Africa Benefiting 22:56

4d ago22:56

22:56

Gold prices have risen over 30% in 2024, consistently reaching new highs as demand for the metal grows amid global economic uncertainty. However, South Africa's mining industry is struggling to take full advantage of this surge due to longstanding structural issues, the unreliable electricity supply, illegal mining, theft and other crime and height…

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The Modus Operandi of Drug Mules 25:48

4d ago25:48

25:48

In this conversation we find out what the modus operandi of drug mules are and what else we need to know about the bigger drug operations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By POWER98.7

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The Modus Operandi of Drug Mules 25:48

4d ago25:48

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In this conversation we find out what the modus operandi of drug mules are and what else we need to know about the bigger drug operations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By POWER98.7

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Week 3 - Saving & understanding the Two-Pot Retirement System - ASISA Foundation 18:15

4d ago18:15

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South Africa’s new Two-Pot Retirement System came into effect on 1 September 2024 and many South Africans are grappling with understanding how the new system works and its impact on their retirement plans. To help South Africans to understand the new system the ASISA Foundation is running a 4-Week, educational radio campaign. This campaign will eng…

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Week 3 - Saving & understanding the Two-Pot Retirement System - ASISA Foundation 18:15

4d ago18:15

18:15

South Africa’s new Two-Pot Retirement System came into effect on 1 September 2024 and many South Africans are grappling with understanding how the new system works and its impact on their retirement plans. To help South Africans to understand the new system the ASISA Foundation is running a 4-Week, educational radio campaign. This campaign will eng…

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View of the Nation Social safety nets of elderly in South Africa 49:57

5d ago49:57

49:57

The department of social development highlighted that in South Africa, older persons are faced with numerous challenges including gender-based violence and femicide. We pay a special focus on this view of the nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By POWER98.7

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View of the Nation Social safety nets of elderly in South Africa 49:57

5d ago49:57

49:57

The department of social development highlighted that in South Africa, older persons are faced with numerous challenges including gender-based violence and femicide. We pay a special focus on this view of the nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By POWER98.7

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Mkhonto Wesizwe party (MK) deputy president John Hlophe interdicted From Taking Part In JSC Processes 21:59

5d ago21:59

21:59

Managing Director, iusprudentia specialist counsel – Benedict Phiri shares his analysis with Lerato Mbele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By POWER98.7

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Mkhonto Wesizwe party (MK) deputy president John Hlophe interdicted From Taking Part In JSC Processes 21:59

5d ago21:59

21:59

Managing Director, iusprudentia specialist counsel – Benedict Phiri shares his analysis with Lerato Mbele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By POWER98.7

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This Week’s Diary - Political Analyst - Letlhogonolo Mosuwe 23:42

5d ago23:42

23:42

Political Analyst - Letlhogonolo Mosuwe joins Lerato Mbele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By POWER98.7

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This Week’s Diary - Political Analyst - Letlhogonolo Mosuwe 23:42

5d ago23:42

23:42

Political Analyst - Letlhogonolo Mosuwe joins Lerato Mbele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By POWER98.7

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Words like Blades 2:41

6d ago2:41

2:41

Once more in this late September series, I turn a mysterious Emily Dickinson poem into a song. This one accompanied with a sparce trio of 12-string guitar, tambura, and viola. The Parlando Project has done over 750 of these new musical combinations of various words (usually literary poetry) with music we compose and record. You can find more of the…

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In the Spotlight: Holiday season kicks in! 47:12

8d ago47:12

47:12

As we celebrate World Tourism Day, we take a look at the best travel destinations and options people can look out for as Spring/Summer season kicks in and, for families planning December holidays with their loved ones. Lerato Mbele speaks to Percy Koji, founder of Travel with Confidence, Wendy Schulze, CEO of Thompsons for Travel and Yandiswa Mtenj…

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Mass Dehorning Leads to 80% Decline in Rhino Poaching at Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve 22:56

8d ago22:56

22:56

Poaching at KZN flagship rhino reserve has dropped significantly following an emergency rhino dehorning programme. On average, 26 rhinos were killed each month last year at the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve. The killings have dropped to single-digit figures after an emergency dehorning programme. Across the country, rhino poaching dipped in the fi…

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Eastern Cape Tourism Threatened by kidnappings and extortion 21:43

8d ago21:43

21:43

The hunt is still on for a woman kidnapped on the way to a resort along the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape. Thirty-nine-year-old Cape Town resident Alize van der Merve was taken on her way to the Umngazi Resort in Port ST John’s in the Eastern Cape on Friday afternoon. This isn’t the first incident to occur in the area. Eastern Cape Parks and Touri…

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My Life had stood a Loaded Gun 3:12

8d ago3:12

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I'm celebrating Emily Dickinson this week, and this is a poem, extraordinary even for her, the tragic story of a faithful gun. Since this is the Parlando Project I took Dickinson's poem and turned into a strange little song. That's what the Project does and has done over 750 times. We take various words (usually literary poetry) and combine them wi…

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ENTREPRENEURIAL EDGE EXKLUSIV 26:03

9d ago26:03

26:03

Exklusiv, a luxury company based in Sandton, offers a wide range of automotive services, including Paint Protection Film (PPF), wrapping, paint correction, stance adjustments, customizations, restorations, and leather repairs. They also provide high-quality vehicle parts and accessories, like forged and split wheels, to elevate the driving experien…

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ENTREPRENEURIAL EDGE EXKLUSIV 26:03

9d ago26:03

26:03

Exklusiv, a luxury company based in Sandton, offers a wide range of automotive services, including Paint Protection Film (PPF), wrapping, paint correction, stance adjustments, customizations, restorations, and leather repairs. They also provide high-quality vehicle parts and accessories, like forged and split wheels, to elevate the driving experien…

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Do Farm Crimes Go Unaccounted For Due To Their Remoteness 22:12

9d ago22:12

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On 17 August, Lucia Ndlovu, 35, and Maria Makgato, 47, were killed while collecting expired food at the Onvervaght pig farm in Polokwane. In another case, a six-year-old boy was walking with his mum in the Lutzville area, Western Cape when a farmer allegedly ran over him with his vehicle. It's alleged the 70-year-old madala drove straight into the …

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Do Farm Crimes Go Unaccounted For Due To Their Remoteness 22:12

9d ago22:12

22:12

On 17 August, Lucia Ndlovu, 35, and Maria Makgato, 47, were killed while collecting expired food at the Onvervaght pig farm in Polokwane. In another case, a six-year-old boy was walking with his mum in the Lutzville area, Western Cape when a farmer allegedly ran over him with his vehicle. It's alleged the 70-year-old madala drove straight into the …

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Culture Corner: The Religious History of AME Church 25:28

10d ago25:28

25:28

The AMEC grew out of the Free African Society (FAS) which Richard Allen, Absalom Jones, and others established in Philadelphia in 1787. When officials at St. George’s MEC pulled blacks off their knees while praying, FAS members discovered just how far American Methodists would go to enforce racial discrimination against African Americans. Hence, th…

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Culture Corner: The Religious History of AME Church 25:28

10d ago25:28

25:28

The AMEC grew out of the Free African Society (FAS) which Richard Allen, Absalom Jones, and others established in Philadelphia in 1787. When officials at St. George’s MEC pulled blacks off their knees while praying, FAS members discovered just how far American Methodists would go to enforce racial discrimination against African Americans. Hence, th…

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NERSA Calls For Public Submissions About Eskom’s Tariff Increase Request 25:00

10d ago25:00

25:00

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has released Eskom's contentious multi-year revenue application through 2028, allowing public submissions until November 1. Lerato Mbele was in conversation with Prof. Prathaban Moodley, General Manager at SANEDI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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NERSA Calls For Public Submissions About Eskom’s Tariff Increase Request 25:00

10d ago25:00

25:00

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has released Eskom's contentious multi-year revenue application through 2028, allowing public submissions until November 1. Lerato Mbele was in conversation with Prof. Prathaban Moodley, General Manager at SANEDI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Innovation Wednesday Alternative Ways to Combat Tobacco Addiction 23:23

10d ago23:23

23:23

Many countries across the world still battle tobacco addiction. The WHO reports that there are 1.25 billion adult tobacco users in the world. In South Africa, 29.4% of the population are tobacco users. A popular alternative to alleviating tobacco addiction is nicotine replacement products that people can use with cut down on their addiction and the…

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Innovation Wednesday Alternative Ways to Combat Tobacco Addiction 23:23

10d ago23:23

23:23

Many countries across the world still battle tobacco addiction. The WHO reports that there are 1.25 billion adult tobacco users in the world. In South Africa, 29.4% of the population are tobacco users. A popular alternative to alleviating tobacco addiction is nicotine replacement products that people can use with cut down on their addiction and the…

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