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Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz says his current squad is not good enough to compete for the league title, insisting they need offensive reinforcements to assess their chances of challenging. SowetanLIVE

The growing importance of cybersecurity for company boards  is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Gareth Redelinghuys, country MD for TrendAI in Sub-Saharan Africa. Topics of discussion include: cybersecurity escalated to board level; navigating an AI arms race; and using advanced AI for rapid threat detection.  Producer: Demi Buzo Business Da...

Dloze Matooane, Spokesperson to the Gauteng Department of Social Development MEC, said the Department was ordered to find alternative homes for the elderly housed at Motse o Moholo. SowetanLIVE

For many gambling addicts, the first big win is not the end goal, it is often the beginning of a destructive cycle that rewires the brain and convinces them the next bet will change everything. SowetanLIVE

Voice of Chef Dibuseng Moshanyana: She says Thuto Africa will take you from one country to the next to trade hospitality skills, starting with Chef skills, cultures, cuisine, and heritage. SowetanLIVE

During the 2025/26 financial year, the foundation’s Counselling Helpline assessed 5,199 people for gambling-related harm. Of those, 3,541 received treatment, while 1,658 dropped out before completing the programme. SowetanLIVE

The 27-year-old from KwaZulu-Natal is among the 2,670 young people who sought help for gambling addiction through the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation during the last financial year. SowetanLIVE

What started as a game with a single one-rand coin at the age of 13 turned into a 32-year gambling addiction that cost Raymond Phillips his marriage, his career, more than R1m and nearly his life. SowetanLIVE

The Gauteng Provincial Government, represented by Ewan Botha, Member of the Executive Council for Environment, has been elected Vice-President for Africa of Regions4, the global network of regions driving action in climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable development. SowetanLIVE

Lubanzi 's mother Nomtha Dube says they are still in disbelief about his achievement at the World Startup Forum which they attended in hopes to attract  investors for his grand idea  on making soles for flat footed people. SowetanLIVE

The critical role of regional integration is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Khulekani Mathe, CEO of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA). Topics of discussion include: the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week; importance of regional integration; harmonising policies; and mobilising regional capital to build infrastructure. Producer: Bulelani Nonyu...

Two women have been left unable to access their Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) benefits after discovering that their identity numbers had allegedly been fraudulently linked to Ziqoqe Construction. SowetanLIVE

Samwu Free State provincial secretary Thabang Tseuoa confirms salary delays for municipal workers of Maluti- A -Phofong local municipalities. SowetanLIVE

The taxi industry has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi, warning that taxi operators across the province could embark on protest action and shut down services if government fails to address their grievances. SowetanLIVE

Bafana Bafana legend Mark Fish says he understands why Safa wants incumbent coach Hugo Broos to continue. SowetanLIVE

Two women have been left unable to access their Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) benefits after discovering that their identity numbers had allegedly been fraudulently linked to Ziqoqe Construction. SowetanLIVE

Standard Bank bets on eSIM for mobile market edge is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Kartik Mistry, executive head for Standard Bank Connect.  Through the discussion, Mistry details the company's business model; customer growth; and the launch of their new eSIM capability.  Producer: Demi Buzo Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Pro...

For 42-year-old Sechaba May, the decision to stop buying red meat was driven by both the rising cost of living and concerns about his health. SowetanLIVE

PSG Wealth’s chief investment officer Adriaan Pask explores how to interpret the deluge of information and numerous signals investors must constantly deal with. How do you keep your emotions in check against the information overload?

The privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory issues surrounding emerging AI-powered smart glasses is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Allan Juma, lead cyber security engineer at ESET.  Topics of discussion include: the threats posed by smart glasses; risk of devices being hacked for corporate espionage; and calls for proactive legislation.  Pr...

Marumo Gallants chairman Abram Sello says they are doing their best to help midfielder Thapelo Dhludhlu, who is suspended by the club following alleged fake kidnapping. SowetanLIVE

AmaZulu FC president Sandile Zungu says "the time is now" as he officially throws his hat into the ring for the South African Football Association (SAFA) presidency. Zungu believes South African football needs strong leadership, improved governance and a renewed vision to restore the image and reputation of SAFA. In this video, he outlines why he believes he is the right candidate to lead the coun...

As anti-immigration tensions continue to grip parts of South Africa, parents holding Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP) say they are being forced into an impossible choice: keep their children in schools where they fear harassment or uproot them to Zimbabwe, where many risk repeating grades because of differences in the education system. SowetanLIVE

Joburg mayor Dada Morero says the excitement surrounding the upcoming local government elections has contributed to communication challenges within the mayoral committee, with some members already shifting into campaign mode SowetanLIVE

Mpumzi Zuzile, uncle to deceased 20-year-old SA rugby star Luqobo 'Bobi' Makwedini says his nephew was in high spirits when they last spoke on Tuesday. SowetanLIVE