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While many have welcomed the Constitutional Court's long-awaited judgment on the Copyright Amendment Bill (CAB) and the Performers' Protection Amendment Bill (PPAB), South Africa's copyright reform journey is far from over. In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth speaks to Chola Makgamathe, General Manager: Legal at the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO), about w...

Workplace safety, injury prevention is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sanjay Munnoo, chief business development officer at the Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (FEM).  Topics of discussion include: the state of safety and injury prevention in local workplaces; FEM role in the ecosystem; reasons for reactive postures; and ways t...

In this week's episode, I use my experience of armed robbery as a case study on how God's protection shows up in various ways and not just as prevention. A revelation laid in my heart after the ordeal is that victory is guaranteed for us believers, whether it's here or in the coming age. Tune in to get God's perspective on why even believers are not exempt from awful ordeals and how to hold on to...

Saving can feel impossible when every pay cheque is already spoken for. In this episode of Payday to Payday, we speak to Ayesha Hatea, director of research and consulting at TransUnion, about practical, realistic ways to start saving, even on a tight budget. From small habits to smarter money decisions, discover how little steps today can help build a more secure financial future.

The glitz and glam you see on social media and TV has probably made you think you can never attend the Durban July. Well, you're not alone. In our premier episode of our new and banging financial podcast, Payday to Payday, we look at the extravagant event and help you plan for it - way ahead. Book flights early, find something vintage, you don't need a pre-event photoshoot, says our first guest So...

In the 115th episode of the Arena Sports Show, host Mahlatse Mphahlele was joined by coaches Lehlohonolo Seema and Abram Mongoya ahead of the start of the Betway Premiership. Seema of Siwelele FC and Abram Mongoya of newly-promoted Kruger United were speaking after the official launch of the season in Johannesburg on Wednesday. Seema said their mission for this campaign is to do better than the te...

Host Thulani Mbele and sports reporter Neville Khoza reflect on the Absa 10km race which took place in Durban and was won by Ugandan Joshua Cheptegei, and the recently announced Comrades Marathon entry ballot system.

Kgabile Ledwaba speaks to us about overcoming the disappointment of not finishing the 2025 Comrades Marathon to dusting himself up and trying again this year. He takes us through the emotional rollercoaster of navigating disappointment, to working hard to cross the finish line this year.

After running his first Comrades Marathon in 2014, Vongani Mashile has gone on to complete 10 Comrades Marathon earning the coveted Green Number. Along the journey he has coached other runners to cross the finish line of the Ultimate Human Race. He shares with us his journey to the green number and earning a couple of silver medals.

In the 105th episode of the Arena Sports Show, host Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guests Mahlatse Mphahlele and Sizwe Mabena are joined by retired footballer Jesse Donn. Donn, who played for Ubuntu FC and SuperSport United, retired from football at the age of 25 last year to pursue opportunities outside football said he is happy with his decision to leave the game. Donn explained there were opp...

All roads lead to KwaZulu-Natal this weekend as 22,000 runners prepare to take on the 2026 Comrades Marathon, the world's largest and most iconic ultramarathon. The host of Sowetan On The Move, Thulani Mbele, will be among them, not only tackling the gruelling race but also bringing you stories from the road and behind-the-scenes insights from one of South Africa's biggest sporting events. In the...

Veteran house duo Liquideep, Jonathan “Ziyon” Hamilton and Thabo “Ryzor” Shokgolo, have reflected on the surreal experience of watching Grammy-winning star Tyla breathe new life into their iconic hit Fairytale, admitting they initially thought the collaboration request was a scam. In an interview with Sowetan, the pair unpacked their secret recording session with Tyla, keeping the project under wr...

The soul and deep house hit-maker talks to Sowetan about navigating performing life since his traumatic accident, his new music with Chymamusique, and his dream of taking his sound across the continent.

The former Skeem Saam actor opens up switching hats from portraying Peter Mokaba to executive producing his first film about student resistance alongside co-stars Kgwadi Selolo and Cameron Scott.

For years, Gigi Lamayne built her name in hip-hop − through hard bars, cyphers, freestyles and a fearless attitude that made her one of the genre’s standout female voices. She now explores 3-step in what she describes as the ‘rebirth of Gigi’.

Music producer Bongani Fassie says he is unfazed by “washed up” remarks in-spite of the release of his new EP, Skomline, that took place last week Friday, May 8. In a candid sit-down interview with Sowetan, Fassie opens up about sobriety, the pressure of carrying the legacy of his late mother Brenda Fassie, and his plans to evolve into what he calls a “musical scientist” as he explores new sounds,...

Sowetan editor speaks to Business mogul Sandile Zungu on SA's BEE policy, his ANC membership, Amazulu FC purchase, and more.

The controversy surrounding Tony Leon, Resolve Communications and allegations of lobbying on behalf of clients, including Starlink, has sparked a wider debate about political influence, transparency and accountability in South Africa. In this episode of The Political Arena, Business Day political editor Hajra Omarjee is joined by Sowetan editor Sibongakonke Shoba, Business Day parliamentary corres...

Some DA members were reportedly unhappy with Geordin Hill-Lewis's reshuffle request after President Cyril Ramaphosa consulted the DA leadership and demoted former party leader John Steenhuisen to a deputy minister role.

Following growing tensions around immigration, calls for a national shutdown and President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent address to the nation, questions are mounting about government policy, border management and the political forces shaping the debate. In this episode of The Political Arena, TimesLIVE and Sunday Times Digital Politics editor Lizeka Tandwa is joined by Sowetan editor Sibongakonke Shob...

In this episode of The Political Arena, TimesLIVE and Sunday Times digital politics editor Lizeka Tandwa is joined by Business Day political editor Hajra Omarjee, Sowetan editor Sibongakonke Shoba, and Sunday Times political journalist Kgothatso Madisa to unpack the ANC’s response to growing pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa after the Ngcobo panel report and the impeachment debate unfolding in...

The historic alliance between the ANC and the SA Communist Party (SACP) appears to be entering its most uncertain chapter yet as the SACP prepares to contest the 2026 local government elections independently for the first time. In this episode of The Political Arena, Business Day politics editor Hajra Omarjee is joined by TimesLIVE digital politics editor Lizeka Tandwa to unpack the growing tensio...

More than two decades into South Africa’s democracy, the DA believes it is on the brink of a breakthrough, positioning itself as a viable governing alternative as service delivery frustrations grow across the country. In this episode of The Political Arena, Business Day’s politics editor, Hajra Omarjee, alongside Sunday Times’ deputy political editor, Lizeka Tandwa, Sunday Times political reporter...

More than three months after the ANC’s “renew or die” message at its National General Council, the party’s internal processes are once again under the spotlight. In this episode of The Political Arena, Business Day politics editor Hajra Omarjee, alongside Sowetan deputy editor Thabiso Thakali and The Herald assistant editor of investigations Nomazima Nkosi, unpack the outcomes and tensions emergin...

More than two decades after the rise of former President Jacob Zuma reshaped South Africa’s political landscape, the ANC again finds itself at a critical crossroads. In this debut episode of The Political Arena, Arena Holdings’ political team, Hajra Omarjee, Business Day political editor; Sibongakonke Shoba, Sowetan editor; and Kgothatso Madisa, Sunday Times political reporter, unpack the dynamics...