Best Phola Podcasts (2025)

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Betereinders: Ons dak nie, ons phola hier 46:31

12d ago46:31

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Meet Johan Erasmus, the Afrikaner that prefers a happy ending over a refugee status.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Our response to social issues as believers 28:00

1d ago28:00

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Social issues ranging from poverty, inequality, gender based violence, are rampant in our society particularly in our country South Africa. When issues like these happen, what should our response be as believers and the Body of Christ? The Bible doesn’t allow us to be quiet but to be active participants in counteracting these issues from the car. C…

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Trump Drama: South Africa came out alive 45:02

1d ago45:02

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Lorato Tshenkeng gives us a PR101 on the recent Oval Office fiasco.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Episode 186 The Murder of Marleen Konings 50:52

2d ago50:52

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This episode was first published in the Patreon feed in December 2021. When a Dutch exchange student goes missing while in South Africa, her family, desperate for answers, pin their hopes on South African authorities to find their daughter. When they do, it will be in the worst possible circumstances, and a lifelong chameleon of crime will be unmas…

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Episode 185 The Serial Crimes of Moeketsi Ramaisa 38:37

4d ago38:37

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In 1997 amidst a surge of serial murder cases across the country, one man began hunting victims in Kroonstad. After very nearly getting away with it, an eagle-eyed cop would bring the series of murders to an end (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https:/…

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The Shady PHodcast, Laduma Ngxokolo, MAXHOSA, Monaco GP, Paris Fashion Week 1:27:08

6d ago1:27:08

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In this episode, we sit down with the iconic *Laduma Ngxokolo*, founder of the globally celebrated fashion brand *MAXHOSA AFRICA*. From bold Xhosa-inspired knitwear to international acclaim, Laduma opens up about the *realities behind building a luxury fashion empire*. We dive deep into: - Fighting the **counterfeit market** and protecting original…

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God’s opinion on “I left church, not God” 35:08

7d ago35:08

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Many of us have come across the infamous saying “I left church, but not God”. People say this on social media, even in daily discussions with people in our lives. This week’s episode delves into what God’s view is on leaving the church, the reasons people choose to and the Bible’s instructions on the importance of fellowship.…

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From the Mommy club blunders to Mawhoo being taking to court- top stories 38:53

11d ago38:53

38:53

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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Building and preserving intergenerational wealth 19:31

11d ago19:31

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Building lasting intergenerational wealth is a goal many investors aspire to — and achieving it requires a strategic approach to wealth management. PSG Wealth’s CIO, Adriaan Pask, shares valuable insights to help families build, grow, manage, and smoothly transfer wealth across generations.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Episode 184 The Murder of Petro Nel & Issie Fourie Part 2 of 2 1:18:20

12d ago1:18:20

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Almost two decades after the horrendous double murder, the families are still dealing with the fallout of the crimes and unresolved grief. Then, a conversation in a prison cell changes everything. And just when the families think they may be able to move forward, more bombshells are dropped on their lives. This is part 2 of a two-part podcast serie…

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Episode 184 The Murder of Petro Nel & Issie Fourie Part 1 of 2 59:49

12d ago59:49

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In 1966, in Odendalsrus, two 12-year-old cousins, Petro Nel and Issie Fourie, walked to the swimming pool to cool off. They were never seen alive again. As the horror in an abandoned building is discovered, the town and three of its families will never be the same. While police launch a massive manhunt for the killers, Issie’s teenage brother makes…

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Betereinders: Ons dak nie, ons phola hier 46:31

12d ago46:31

46:31

Meet Johan Erasmus, the Afrikaner that prefers a happy ending over a refugee status. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote

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Kate Turkington, Let's talk broadcasting 1:06:27

13d ago1:06:27

1:06:27

*Guest: Kate Turkington – The OG of Storytelling & South African Broadcasting* This week, we sit down with an undeniable icon — *Kate Turkington*. A legend of the airwaves, a fearless traveller, a master storyteller, and, dare we say, the *real OG of the rap game (you’ll see why)*. Kate holds a *First Class Honours degree in English* from London Un…

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From acting to DJing — Mbali Nkosi shares her music journey before her debut EP 'Elements' 1:11:40

14d ago1:11:40

1:11:40

In an exclusive interview with TshisaLIVE, the actress-turned DJ shared her inspiring journey of transitioning from acting to pursuing her passion for music and DJing. TshisaLIVEBy TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Getting to know the Holy Spirit 36:12

15d ago36:12

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When we give our lives to Christ after accepting Him as our Lord and Saviour, it’s important to live in step with the Holy Spirit. But who is the Holy Spirit? This episode takes a closer look at the gift we have been given as believers, the person of the Holy Spirit. We delve into the importance of praying to receive and see the manifestation of th…

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CCI's ambitions for growth in SA's competitive BPO market 39:44

15d ago39:44

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SA’s effort to grow its place as a hub for business process outsourcing (BPO) for international businesses is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mithum Singh, chief services officer at CCI South Africa. Topics of discussion include: CCI’s history and business model; evolution of BPO services in SA; …

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100% Design Futures: Bielle Bellingham 10:47

15d ago10:47

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From the 24th to the 27th of July 2025, RX Africa will host 100% Design, Africa’s finest international design fair. Held annually at the Sandton International Convention Centre, the showcase sees a gathering of the cream of the interior and adjacent design industries, bringing together “an array of domains, from furniture and product design to tech…

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‘White genocide’, HIV/Aids funds, Tshwane’s R498m settlements plan - top stories of the week 32:57

18d ago32:57

32:57

Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet member Koena Mashale is joined by youth voices Masego Lestoalo and Aysha Ramatena, to unpack the week’s most pressing South African headlines.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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From Nomcebo's legal woes to MacG's apology to Minnie Dlamini — top stories of the week 28:54

18d ago28:54

28:54

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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Tackling water, energy and food security through tech in SA 42:21

18d ago42:21

42:21

Technology driven solutions for water, energy, and food security is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Deerosh Maharaj, executive head for energy, infrastructure and mining at Standard Bank SA’s business and commercial banking unit. Topics of discussion include: the nexus of water-energy-food (WEF) …

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Episode 56 | The Shady PHodcast: Kwesta | The Big Bro Theory | The Departure of 49 Afrikaners To USA 1:06:09

20d ago1:06:09

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Guest: Kwesta – Da King of African Rap (DAKAR) K1’s finest. The voice of the grootman generation. On this episode, we’re joined by none other than Kwesta, for an honest and powerful sit-down that dives deep into the man behind the music. We talk: - His come-up and early grind in the game - Taking a necessary break from music and the reason for it -…

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Disruption in SA’s mover logistics industry 41:46

20d ago41:46

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One company’s effort to change how people in SA move homes and furniture is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Chante Venter, founder and CEO of Wise Move. Topics of discussion include: Wise Move’s founding and business model; competition; size of the market; training; threat of disintermediation; a…

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Trump announces SA leaders’ visit, Ramaphosa awaits green light 1:35

20d ago1:35

1:35

US President Donald Trump publicly announced SA leaders will visit him in Washington DC next week, but President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office says they are awaiting formal confirmation from the White House.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Mass salvation — God’s purpose in the Last Days 27:10

21d ago27:10

27:10

We’ve been seeing a growing trend of “sudden” unusual things happening in society. One of these is quite a number of well known figures turning to Christ, getting baptised and suddenly prioritising their relationships with the Lord. This episode explains why this is the case and what the Word of God says about it. It explains how this is the fulfil…

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‘I’m surprised by the rumours that I’m leaving’: Coach Nabi and Nedbank campions Chiefs join Robert Marawa 1:47:32

22d ago1:47:32

1:47:32

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally …

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Unpacking the commerce media trend 47:00

22d ago47:00

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The use data and technology to increase return from advertising spend is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Gil Sperling, co-founder and co-CEO of Flow. Through the discussion, the economist highlights: trends in tech based advertising; evolution of digital marketing techniques; potential of commerc…

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‘We need to prioritise South Africans’ — Malema wants local IDs for jobs 2:05

22d ago2:05

2:05

EFF leader Julius Malema says his party must put South Africans first when it comes to jobs, regardless of language, connections or background.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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TCSA Rewind: Episode 30 The Murder of Taliep Petersen (with updates) 55:48

23d ago55:48

55:48

This is a TCSA Rewind episode - designed to bring more attention to some of the back catalogue of episodes and provide updates in cases I've covered in the past. This episode was first released in May 2020. Listen through to the end for an update. On the 16th of December 2006, South Africa lost one of its brightest stars in the performing arts. Tal…

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Legend's Night: Former Sundowns captain Mike “Nanana” Ntombela 26:55

25d ago26:55

26:55

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally …

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Stadium boss Bertie Grobbelaar talks Soweto derby ticket fiasco 15:50

25d ago15:50

15:50

Stadium Management SA’s Bertie Grobbelaar unpacks how a system glitch oversold thousands of tickets for the sold-out Soweto Derby. He explains how the mess happened, who gets refunds and what went wrong with Open Tickets. SowetanLIVEBy Robert Marawa

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From Scotts Maphuma's apology to Gogo Maweni's court appearance— top stories of the week 31:58

25d ago31:58

31:58

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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Mayor Morero draws heat, Soweto teen murder and more - top stories of the week 39:28

25d ago39:28

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Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet members Koena Mashale and Nandi Ntini dissect the week’s biggest stories and controversies.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Deadlines, Updates & What to Expect in May & June 8:57

25d ago8:57

8:57

This is me popping into your feed with some updates on a few project deadlines I'm juggling and news on what you can expect to see on TCSA in the next two months. Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedInBy Nicole Engelbrecht

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Improving economic picture for SA households on shaky ground 29:41

25d ago29:41

29:41

The improving economic picture for SA households is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Roelof Botha, economic adviser to Optimum Investment Group. Through the discussion, the economist highlights: Afhri index components and research methodology; key findings from the index results; impact of inte…

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Soweto derby legends: Putco Mafani and Mickey Modisane revisit the rivalry 42:14

26d ago42:14

42:14

Robert Marawa takes a trip down memory lane with former PROs of South African football giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, Putco Mafani and Mickey Modisane, as they relive iconic Soweto Derby moments and share behind-the-scenes stories from the golden era of local football. SowetanLIVEBy Robert Marawa

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Forget the blue lights, cut the red tape 48:35

26d ago48:35

48:35

Gauteng MEC of Agriculture Vuyiswa Ramokgopa decries wasteful government processes and aims to fight hunger SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote

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In conversation with Blitzbok coach Philip Snyman 13:14

27d ago13:14

13:14

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally …

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Siya 'Slikour' Metane, Building Global African Businesses 2:15:58

27d ago2:15:58

2:15:58

The legend. The pioneer. The OG. This week on The Shady Phodcast, we sit down with none other than Siya "Slikour" Metane — a titan of South African hip-hop and a digital visionary who paved the way for artists long before “influencer” was even a thing. From founding Skwatta Kamp to digitizing music and launching SlikourOnLife, Slikour has shaped th…

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Tech marketing and PR in focus 43:43

27d ago43:43

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The evolution of public relations in the technology sector is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Judith Middleton, CEO of Duo Marketing and Communications. Topics of discussion include: Duo’s business model and history; evolution of public relations in SA; the opportunity for doing international pro…

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Why Enoch and the Treasury are fair game 45:33

28d ago45:33

45:33

There’ve been voices raised around the failure, twice, of finance minister Enoch Godongwana to pass a 2025 budget through parliament, each time trying in vain to slip in a VAT increase to cover for the ANCs inability to grow the economy. We should not, the argument goes, be flinging mud at an institution so central to our democracy, actually mentio…

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In conversation with rising star Shandre Campbell and boxing trainer-manager Colin Nathan 1:17:20

28d ago1:17:20

1:17:20

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally …

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Employment equity targets - should business be worried? 16:15

28d ago16:15

16:15

Employment equity targets published by employment & labour minister Nomakhosazana Meth in April are facing a legal showdown in court. In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews labour expert from Baker McKenzie, Johan Botes, on what the changes may mean for business once implemented, key timelines and arguments for and ag…

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Ncebakazi Msomi on the work of the cross 12:45

29d ago12:45

12:45

We recently celebrated passover weekend, where christians all over the world commemorated the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and what it means for us as believers. Award-winning gospel artist, Ncebakazi Msomi joins Deeply Rooted in the discussion of what it means to be saved and born again through the work Jesus did on the cross and its rel…

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‘ANC must be like Kaizer Chiefs’: Mbalula tells supporters to stick with the party through disappointments 2:38

29d ago2:38

2:38

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has urged supporters to remain loyal to the party even when it disappoints them, in the same way Kaizer Chiefs fans stand by their team through defeats. “Kaizer Chiefs supporters don’t abandon their team when it is beaten,” Mbalula said during a door-to-door campaign in ward 24 at Freedom Park in Soweto before a…

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Peach Payments and PayDunya unpack their business tie up 34:51

29d ago34:51

34:51

Peach Payments of francophone fintech operator PayDunya is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rahul Jain, co-founder of Peach Payments, and Aziz Yérima, co-founder of PayDunya. Topics of discussion include: rationale behind the business tie up; Peach’s geographic expansion; PayDunya’s growth in a de…

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Lisa Raleigh's take on fitness and wellness boom 1:20:18

1M ago1:20:18

1:20:18

The business fitness and wellness in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lisa Raleigh and Stafford Masie from the Lisa Raleigh Group (LR Group). Through the discussion, the team discusses history of the company; make up of the product line; and international ambitions Business Day Spotlight is …

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River tragedy, human trafficking and the MacG backlash 34:00

1M ago34:00

34:00

In this episode of SL Cabinet, we unpack three big stories: the mysterious deaths of three off-duty SAPS officers, the rescue of 44 trafficked Ethiopians in Sandton, and the controversy around MacG's comments about Minnie Dlamini.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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An Idiots Guide To The Budget 40:17

1M ago40:17

40:17

Economist Duma Gqubule joins the chorus to call Enoch Godongwana to VAT home terug. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote

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An Idiots Guide To The Budget 40:17

1M ago40:17

40:17

Economist Duma Gqubule joins the chorus to call Enoch Godongwana to VAT home terug. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote

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Episode 54 | The Shady PHodcast: Sheldon Tatchel | Founding Legends Barber | Riky Rick Cotton Fest 1:36:35

1M ago1:36:35

1:36:35

**From Barber’s Chair to Business Mogul** — this week on *The Shady Phodcast*, we sit down with the visionary behind South Africa’s most iconic grooming brand: **Sheldon Tatchell**, founder of **Legends Barber**. In this in-depth, no-holds-barred conversation, Sheldon opens up about: * Quitting his job to chase a dream * Building **70+ Legends Barb…

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