Best TimesLIVE Podcasts (2026)

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We Buy Cars to payback R3.4m to unhappy consumers 1:49

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If you have complained that We Buy Cars violated the Consumer Protection Act, you could be smiling all the way to the bank for your share of R3.4m to be paid back to unhappy consumers. SowetanLIVEBy TimesLIVE Podcasts

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TCSA Rewind: Episode 100 The Murder of Siam Lee (with updates) 1:58:19

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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 December 2022. Listen through to the end for an update including additional information I've received since the initial episode was published. When 20-ye…

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Dual fires in Ekurhuleni leave two dead, liquor store gutted 1:13

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The City of Ekurhuleni emergency management services responded to two fires – one that claimed the lives of two people and the other which gutted a liquor store – in the early hours of Wednesday. SowetanLIVEBy TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Banks return R60m, repossessed cars to consumers 0:43

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Thousands of consumers have had more than R60m paid back to them after the National Financial Ombud (NFO) of SA’s banking division resolved their disputes with various banks. SowetanLIVEBy TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Ramaphosa safe… for now: Experts say he’s a skilful politician and contenders want him to stay 59:18

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Cyril Ramaphosa remains one of the most skilful politicians in the ANC, analysts say, despite party turmoil. His ability to manage the Government of National Unity (GNU) and counter critics has kept him firmly in power, at least for now.Leadership decisions are heavily influenced by party power brokers and the intellectual capital that once guided …

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Episode 198 The Serial Crimes of Elifasi Msomi 1:11:58

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In the 1950s in the KZN Midlands, one of the country's first recorded serial killers began a series of crimes which would go down in history for a few different reasons. More than 70 years later, this vintage true crime case remains one of the most infamous tales of coldblooded murder in South Africa. (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support t…

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Expectations for market players in 2026 19:55

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PSG Wealth CIO Adriaan Pask unpacks the key expectations for financial markets in 2026 and explains how investors should interpret concerns about a potential US market bubble. He also shares his take on what approach investors should take to navigate the year successfully.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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InfoVerge’s journey through Microsoft’s Emerging Partner Programme 30:22

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Host Mudiwa Gavaza by Lebogang Luvuno, B-BBEE executive at Microsoft South Africa, and Itumeleng Chuene, chief revenue officer at InfoVerge Solutions. Chuene details InfoVerge’s journey as a case study in Microsoft’s Emerging Partner Programme, the impact this has had on their business and what this means for their customers, community, the industr…

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Nokulunga on making the most of Microsoft’s Emerging Partner Programme 30:21

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Host Mudiwa Gavaza by Lebogang Luvuno, B-BBEE executive at Microsoft South Africa, and Thootse Lengolo-Langa, founder and MD at Nokulunga Consulting. Lengolo-Langa details Nokulunga’s journey as a case study in Microsoft’s Emerging Partner Programme, the impact this has had on their business and what this means for their customers, community and th…

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Supplier development at the heart of Microsoft’s business in SA 27:41

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Lebogang Luvuno, B-BBEE executive at Microsoft South Africa, highlights why enterprise supplier development is important for Microsoft, what the company is doing in this space, the impact they are seeing and their plans for the upcoming year. She details how the programme works, its evolution over the years and examples of businesses that have done…

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Marketing through mud and dust, according to Nano Mothibi 39:48

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BMarketing expert warns creatives to dare to do the uncomfortable, if they are to make it in the cutthroat industry Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Why Imports don’t explain our decline 54:02

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One of the best industrial minds in South Africa, XA Global Trade Advisors MD Donald Mackay, tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that using import tariffs to protect local industry is a losing strategy. “ We assume that the reason our manufacturing sector more broadly struggles to compete is that we assume that an import tar…

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Episode 197 The Murder of Romay van Rooyen 45:58

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When a well-known magistrate is found murdered in her home, the Crimes Against the State unit are called in to investigate what could be another terrible silencing of a voice of justice. The truth behind Romay van Rooyen's murder, though, was far closer to home. This episode was first released in the Patreon feed in Feb 2025 (24-hr trauma helpline …

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Pearl Mbewe: A daughter, a mother and a sister 33:28

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Public Relations superstar speaks about GBV, parenting, media and becoming a brand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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The year that was - Ebenezer! Thus far God has kept us 34:24

22d ago34:24

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The year has come to an end. It has been a long one. For some it has been a painful one with bits of joy, while for us it may have been mostly joyful, with some moments of discomfort and disappointment here and there. Deeply Rooted was joined by various guests, who shared pearls of wisdom on how to dwell firmly in our relationships with God, despit…

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Amateur hour in South African diplomacy? 44:40

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Former DA leader Tony Leon tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that South Africa is taking a chance in there way it is confronting US President Donald Trump’s decisions to boycott the recent G20 Summit in Johannesburg and his subsequent announcement that he would not permit SA to participate in the G20 under his chairmanship…

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Two SSA former officials arrested for fraud and theft 0:40

24d ago0:40

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The pair were arrested on charges relating to the misappropriation of state funds. SowetanLIVEBy TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Ke Dezemba boss: Time to know your whisky 38:48

28d ago38:48

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In preparation for the holidays, whisky ambassador Thami Banda gives us an Idiot's Guide to Whisky. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Balance spending habits with smart investing – finance expert 2:25

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The impulse spender. The cautious thrill-seeker. The aspiring wealth-builder. The highly disciplined investor. These are some of the spending personalities that tell you how you approach money. SowetanLIVEBy TimesLIVE Podcasts

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How to strengthen your retirement investment strategy 18:25

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What are the real drivers of retirement planning success? PSG Wealth CIO Adriaan Pask unpacks how disciplined saving, smart investing and mindful spending work together to build long-term financial independence.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Top cop solves 12 rape cases spanning five years 5:10

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Det-Sgt Mokgaetji Sema speaks to Sowetan on the challenges she faced when investigating these cases. SowetanLIVEBy TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Fears for sons recruited by MKP to Russia 19:27

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A Botswana mother alleged to Sowetan that her son was taken to Russia under the guise of attending a personal development course after being recruited by Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. SowetanLIVEBy TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Fantastic Summit, but sadly no consensus 9:39

1M ago9:39

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Peter Bruce argues, in this Podcasts from the Edge monologue, that while the G20 Summit in Johannesburg at the weekend went well, and that the West gathered around to support President Cyril Ramaphosa, he was unable to secure unanimous consensus on the Leaders’ Declaration he cleverly introduced at the beginning, rather than at the close, of the ga…

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Rethinking rewards for 24 million South Africans 10:47

1M ago10:47

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The secret to running one of the largest financial services rewards programmes isn't complex tiers or hidden fine print - it's simplicity and transparency. In the latest episode of Bank on it, Kelly Goldsworthy, Head: Live Better at Capitec reveals that Capitec is actively disrupting the industry’s typical cost-driven complexity by making tangible,…

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Why infrastructure counts and what counts as infrastructure 35:47

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This episode explores why infrastructure matters and what truly counts as infrastructure in a modern African economy. Standard Bank CIB South Africa Chief Executive Stephen Barnes and the Development Bank of Southern Africa’s Paul Rakgate join Redi Tlhabi to unpack how to drive strategic investment, derisk major projects and mobilise capital across…

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Tsakane single mom triumphs in R1m entrepreneurial competition 4:11

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For a single mother from Tsakane in Ekurhuleni, unemployment was more than a setback — it was a crisis, with a young son relying on her. Refusing to give up, Prudence Mabaso took a bold step that transformed her life, ultimately beating more than 2,000 competitors in an entrepreneurial competition to win R1m. SowetanLIVE…

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Matriculant killed as driver fleeing from chaotic pupils rams into her 2:28

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A Grade 12 pupil has died after being struck by a scholar transport bus during chaos at Schaumburg Combined School in Hartbeespoort. SowetanLIVEBy TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Interview Crossover: Nicole Engelbrecht with Anthony Molyneaux Bare Bones 40:37

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This is a crossover episode from Jonathan Ball's Pagecast podcast. In this episode, Nicole Engelbrecht is interviewed by journalist and director of Beauty and the Bester, Anthony Molyneaux about Nicole's new book: Bare Bones: Cold Cases From True Crime South Africa Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn…

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‘G20 is bigger than Trump’: Bonang Mohale on SA’s global moment, US snubs, and why redress still matters 52:54

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As South Africa hosts the G20 Leaders’ Summit this weekend, business leader and G20 Sherpa Prof Bonang Mohale says the world’s focus should extend far beyond the drama surrounding US President Donald Trump’s expected absence.Mohale, who served as South Africa’s G20 negotiator (“Sherpa”), argues that the summit represents a pivotal opportunity for S…

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Jehovah El Roi - God sees you! 34:36

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Have you ever felt unseen, alone and invisible? Whether you were in an unfair, unjust, painful or dark situation of any kind. Whether you are in a situation that you feel is not changing. Many people in the Bible felt like that, depressed, weary, hopeless and abandoned. But when God found them in their situations, they never remained the same again…

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So, are we turning the economic corner or still getting to the corner? 51:45

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Amid a flurry of upbeat economic news — a good mini-budget, a stronger rand, escape from the Grey List, the JSE on steroids and progress, on paper at least, on reform of South Africa’s moribund rail and ports system — Anne Bernstein, head of the Centre for Development and Enterprise tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that “…

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Navigating Tariff Turbulence 11:49

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In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Avishkar Harriparsad, Partner, PKF Durban, about a new era of tariff turbulence, what businesses can expect, and how to navigate the choppy waters.By Evan Pickworth

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Navigating Tariff Turbulence 11:49

1M ago11:49

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In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Avishkar Harriparsad, Partner, PKF Durban, about a new era of tariff turbulence, what businesses can expect, and how to navigate the choppy waters.By Evan Pickworth

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Turning data into defence against fraud 25:00

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The future of financial security is being decided right now, not just by firewalls, but by advanced data structures that map criminal networks. In the latest episode of Bank on it, Nick Harris, head of Financial Crime, Risk Management at Capitec, revealed the bank’s pioneering adoption of graph databases - a technology the bank affectionately call …

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Banking on the next generation 22:21

1M ago22:21

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This episode of Bank on it offers valuable advice for graduates entering the workplace including practical, battlefield advice on navigating the intense early years of a career in banking, including learning how to transform pressure into performance. Companies, on the other hand, will gain insight into the success mindset cultivated within Capitec…

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Malusi Gigaba joins list of accused in Transnet graft matter 0:47

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The IDAC has added former minister Malusi Gigaba as the fifth accused in the corruption case involving former Transnet executives at the Palm Ridge specialised commercial crime court on Wednesday. SowetanLIVEBy TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Black leaders should be celebrated for Eskom’s turnaround – Robert Gumede 25:48

1M ago25:48

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Black Business Councils lauds power utility’s leaders for renewed stability SowetanLIVEBy TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Episode 196 The Crimes of Hildegard Steenkamp 56:47

1M ago56:47

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In 2023, a middle-aged accountant stood in the dock in the JHB Specialised Crimes Court at Palm Ridge and received a 25 year sentence. Her unassuming appearance belied the 13 years she had spent systematically draining her employer's bank account. In the end, the judge would say that this was the most significant financial crime he had ever preside…

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I BLEW IT – The RAF way 15:36

1M ago15:36

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Of girlfriends, bodyguards and millions of rand spent recklessly by the Road Accident Fund Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Reduce money-related stress by budgeting, building emergency fund 3:21

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We often put ourselves under unnecessary pressure and with the festive season just a few weeks away, Fynbos Money founder Adrian Hope-Bailie says this period is crunch time for many. SowetanLIVEBy TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Kaizer Jr praises Kaze, Ben Youssef but won’t say if they’ll stay beyond this season 1:42

1M ago1:42

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Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr has sounded rather non-committal about the future of the club’s co-coaches, Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, insisting their focus was on the current season. SowetanLIVEBy TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Ramaphosa announces cabinet reshuffle, fires DA minister Dion George 0:24

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has made changes to his cabinet, firing forestry, fisheries and environment minister Dion George and replacing him with DA national spokesperson Willie Aucamp. SowetanLIVEBy TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Can you lose your salvation? 34:19

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This has been a conversation doing the rounds in the body of Christ and social media. This week's episode delves into what the Word says salvation is, how it's obtained and whether it can be lost. More than anything, this is based on the Word and the Holy Spirit's revelation to me.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Popular musician arrested for attempted murder in Limpopo 0:31

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The countdown has begun to the G20 Summit, and although certain heads of state are not attending, Gauteng premier, Panyaza Lesufi, says the province is ready to host the forum. What are your expectations ahead of the conference? SowetanLIVEBy TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Renewal? Seriously? How does the ANC cook with rotten eggs? 47:09

2M ago47:09

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Veteran ANC leader Mathews Phosa, a former ANC Treasurer-general and Mpumalanga premier, tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that he doesn’t take talk of renewal in the ANC seriously. It’s spin, he says. "The election of 2024 showed that (the ANC) has died from 57% to 40%. If you think that was bad, as we stand now it is goi…

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Wits University student accuses SRC member of rape 0:45

1M ago0:45

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Wits University has confirmed that an SRC member was suspended after they were accused of raping a fellow student. SowetanLIVEBy TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Former Laerskool Akasia finance officer found guilty of fraud and theft 1:51

2M ago1:51

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The Gauteng department of education says it welcomes the conviction and sentencing of a former finance clerk at Laerskool Akasia, following an investigation by the department’s Anti-Corruption Unit. SowetanLIVEBy TimesLIVE Podcasts