# south african (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover south african. Page: Feed: --- ## [Hill-Lewis urges Cachalia to engage on investigative powers for metro police](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-26 · Polity Audio Articles_ Hill-Lewis urges Cachalia to engage on investigative powers for metro police Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has expressed concern over what he says is a lack of engagement by Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia on the potential expansion of Cape Town Metro Police powers. Despite Cachalia's recent indication that he has an "open mind" on the matter, the City of Cape Town reports a month of… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/c8ed0f50-e074-4fdd-b2d9-b642ef42d270/versions/1787753141/media/2398b0bc10fc6c276fe1742038a8f694_compiled.mp3) ## [Lamola welcomes Dlamini-Zuma’s retraction of vote-buying claims](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-26 · Polity Audio Articles_ Lamola welcomes Dlamini-Zuma's retraction of vote-buying claims Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has welcomed a formal retraction by ANC veteran Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, of allegations linking him to illicit voice notes and vote-buying during internal party elections. The controversy erupted earlier this month following Dlamini-Zuma's appearance on the African… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/2772e1ee-993b-43a9-8b24-d3904942360c/versions/1787753130/media/ae39ee345f7247b5fde453896abae885_compiled.mp3) ## [ActionSA sues ANC’s Maepa over alleged AI-faked claims](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-26 · Polity Audio Articles_ ActionSA sues ANC's Maepa over alleged AI-faked claims ActionSA has launched coordinated actions against the ANC's Kgoši Maepa, lodging a formal complaint with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and preparing criminal charges over an alleged disinformation campaign targeting Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya. The dispute stems from public allegations that Tlopo Construction, a company doing… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/33c1d1bd-1fa1-4322-bfb4-035f10421266/versions/1787753118/media/95b49d49c47bdb3594e628958d39fc35_compiled.mp3) ## [Massive R50 000 Secret Sound clue!](https://iono.fm/e/1711077) _2026-08-26 · Breakfast with Martin Bester_ Martin Bester dropped a brand-new clue for the latest Secret Sound clue! [Listen](https://edge-ionoaod.sharp-stream.com/155/1674/1711077.mp3?awCollectionId=1674&awEpisodeId=1711077&p=rss) ## [Music legend Dolly Parton dies](https://iono.fm/e/1711028) _2026-08-26 · Breakfast with Martin Bester_ US country music legend Dolly Parton, who grew up in Tennessee and became a household name with hits like 'Jolene,' has died at the age of 80, her family said Tuesday. [Listen](https://edge-ionoaod.sharp-stream.com/155/1674/1711028.mp3?awCollectionId=1674&awEpisodeId=1711028&p=rss) ## [DA welcomes former FF+ caucus leader to its ranks](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-25 · Polity Audio Articles_ DA welcomes former FF+ caucus leader to its ranks The DA on Tuesday welcomed to its ranks former Freedom Front Plus (FF+) Tshwane Caucus Leader Grandi Theunissen, a move that DA Tshwane mayoral candidate Cilliers Brink said bodes well for the blue party. Theunissen, a former FF+ regional chairperson for Tshwane, said he hopes to make a positive contribution to the DA and to the metro. "As I said,… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/060d47b8-76ec-429e-876a-387baef67245/versions/1787667284/media/aba0e683d85ffd467970ce61cbd485e4_compiled.mp3) ## [Parly flags R300m shortfall at Home Affairs following spike in deportations](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-25 · Polity Audio Articles_ Parly flags R300m shortfall at Home Affairs following spike in deportations The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has raised serious concerns over a R341-million financial shortfall facing the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), following intense anti-illegal-immigration protests on June 30 and a subsequent surge in immigration enforcement, deportations and repatriations. With its… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/7e8ce59f-fd37-40d2-af3e-4ce503e70509/versions/1787667275/media/9d8eba6a455d77664c2de14a6baff5ea_compiled.mp3) ## [CDE report says Joburg budget is ‘disconnected from reality’, with water failures biggest risk](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-25 · Polity Audio Articles_ CDE report says Joburg budget is 'disconnected from reality', with water failures biggest risk With unpaid bills owed to the City of Johannesburg rising from about R15-billion in 2014/15 to nearly R72-billion in 2024/25, the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) cautions that the City's budget is "increasingly disconnected from reality". In the second issue of the independent think tank's… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/c13ae24d-79f7-4252-98ff-fb4865d9b91e/versions/1787667266/media/b6abccf5be605866daabb3bde36b7b24_compiled.mp3) ## [Future 50: DNA EOR - Taking South African talent to the world without taking South Africans out of South Africa](https://iono.fm/e/1710628) _2026-08-25 · Breakfast with Martin Bester_ Founded by Anton van Heerden, DNA EOR enables overseas companies to employ South Africans without first having to establish their own company in the country. DNA EOR acts as the local legal employer, managing employment contracts, payroll, tax and labour compliance, while the international company manages the employee’s day-to-day work. More than 500 South Africans are already employed by DNA on… [Listen](https://edge-ionoaod.sharp-stream.com/155/1674/1710628.mp3?awCollectionId=1674&awEpisodeId=1710628&p=rss) ## [Asking For A Friend: I always invite my friend over to my house but they never invite me](https://iono.fm/e/1710623) _2026-08-25 · Breakfast with Martin Bester_ Anonymous wrote to Breakfast with Martin Bester saying they have a friend who they always invite over to their house, whether it’s for cake and tea, a braai or a meal. However, they never get invited over to their friend’s house. “Whenever they come to my house, I welcome them inside, but whenever I visit them, I’m left standing at the gate,” they wrote. “I have actually never been inside their… [Listen](https://edge-ionoaod.sharp-stream.com/155/1674/1710623.mp3?awCollectionId=1674&awEpisodeId=1710623&p=rss) ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6rKv0dwrNxAw) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [Oversight tightens as McKenzie faces Parly committee grilling](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-24 · Polity Audio Articles_ Oversight tightens as McKenzie faces Parly committee grilling Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie will face an intense parliamentary committee on Tuesday as opposition parties gear up to demand accountability over a multimillion-rand overseas trip and allegations of political patronage in board appointments. McKenzie is scheduled to appear before the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/2942cee9-6c9c-4fcd-bac7-8d940a74755a/versions/1787580519/media/4eeb3c57ecd22435759bec9e244da1d2_compiled.mp3) ## [Business, govt unanimous on economic growth plan, jobs target](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-24 · Polity Audio Articles_ Business, govt unanimous on economic growth plan, jobs target The Presidency and business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) have united behind the plan, announced last week, to lift economic growth above 3% a year and contribute towards the creation of one-million new jobs by 2030, with both social partners agreeing that the focus must now shift from fixing the economy's… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/0989da99-e9b1-42cc-b9fc-1378e16cecbc/versions/1787580506/media/92df5258668c59b3eab9c7ede4e6ba92_compiled.mp3) ## [ANC says it has learnt from past mistakes as it vows ‘capable’ municipal leadership ahead of elections](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-24 · Polity Audio Articles_ ANC says it has learnt from past mistakes as it vows 'capable' municipal leadership ahead of elections The ANC has the capacity to lead municipalities effectively following a rigorous selection process for its local government election candidates, the party has promised. Speaking on Monday, a day after the launch of its election manifesto, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula emphasised that party… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/82cbe3a9-22e7-4c86-8c50-28c9a7c5f02a/versions/1787580494/media/a37702b5d0fb060baa9f3d5d9aa35c6d_compiled.mp3) ## [Martin Bester will dye his hair blonde if the Springboks lose against the All Blacks again](https://iono.fm/e/1710145) _2026-08-24 · Breakfast with Martin Bester_ As part of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026 tour, the Vodacom Bulls and the All Blacks went head-to-head on Saturday, 15 August. Ahead of this highly anticipated match, rugby content creator Jordan Buhrs was so confident that the Pretoria team would win that he had a proposition for the internet. Buhrs posted a video on social media claiming that he was so confident the Bulls would win that he… [Listen](https://edge-ionoaod.sharp-stream.com/155/1674/1710145.mp3?awCollectionId=1674&awEpisodeId=1710145&p=rss) ## [Border security top of SA-Zim BNC agenda as Ramaphosa hosts Mnangagwa](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-21 · Polity Audio Articles_ Border security top of SA-Zim BNC agenda as Ramaphosa hosts Mnangagwa President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for deeper bilateral cooperation between South Africa and Zimbabwe, urging both nations to modernise respective border systems, tackle trans-border crime, and correct a "massive" trade imbalance. Speaking at the fourth session of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC) at the… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/ba862825-20f7-4abc-85cf-62c27e59d647/versions/1787321707/media/14059a7cd2304ce93f7537cbe95e82ed_compiled.mp3) ## [NPA drops corruption charges against top crime intelligence bosses amid Madlanga Commission revelations](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-21 · Polity Audio Articles_ NPA drops corruption charges against top crime intelligence bosses amid Madlanga Commission revelations The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has formally withdrawn all corruption charges against the Divisional Commissioner of Crime Intelligence Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo, and six other high-ranking police officials. The legal turnaround follows a direct intervention by… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/24aa0556-dcf1-4dbc-b096-ddc6187cf858/versions/1787321695/media/f7b42abf73163c240c18ca912668b23d_compiled.mp3) ## [ANC lays criminal charges against coalition partner's Mark Burke](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-21 · Polity Audio Articles_ ANC lays criminal charges against coalition partner's Mark Burke The ANC said on Friday it has pursued criminal charges against DA MP Dr Mark Burke, as well as the fintech company Kastelo, following a South African Reserve Bank (SARB) investigation into Kastelo, with which Burke is linked. On Wednesday, the DA removed Burke from Parliament's finance committee and stripped him of his title as the… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/70a39e95-99bc-49c5-84d4-be8c2a24987d/versions/1787321681/media/5d73fbaa3e5fa4f0c003d68f8168ca18_compiled.mp3) ## [Eggchasers Rugby's Tim Cocker shares his love for rugby and South Africa and gives new rugby insights](https://iono.fm/e/1709566) _2026-08-21 · Breakfast with Martin Bester_ Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to the main voice behind Eggchasers Rugby, a popular digital rugby union community, audio podcast and YouTube channel. [Listen](https://edge-ionoaod.sharp-stream.com/155/1674/1709566.mp3?awCollectionId=1674&awEpisodeId=1709566&p=rss) ## [Parly champions coordinated regional strategy for migration governance, expansion of legislative dialogue](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-20 · Polity Audio Articles_ Parly champions coordinated regional strategy for migration governance, expansion of legislative dialogue Parliament must move beyond reactive measures and lead the charge in building robust governance systems, driving evidence-based policies, and leveraging parliamentary diplomacy to address the complex realities of continental migration. This according to Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/25baf62e-584d-4316-88cd-cc8460662f9c/versions/1787235250/media/18614841da3f56ddc9d55c9ab22a3b35_compiled.mp3) ## [DA wants Parly hearing after scathing SCA ruling on Kusile pollution](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-20 · Polity Audio Articles_ DA wants Parly hearing after scathing SCA ruling on Kusile pollution The DA has requested an urgent joint oversight hearing in Parliament following a landmark Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment regarding ongoing pollution at Eskom's Kusile power station. The party describes the ruling as a damning indictment of the power utility and the regulatory bodies tasked with monitoring it. The SCA… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/a9ae5ec2-cc89-4578-a37d-e3a8c256db51/versions/1787235239/media/5b2e8f387f25542441e8cfdba55d8114_compiled.mp3) ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mNjsh1KD8ydI) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [Breyton Paulse talks rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, his favourite moments against the All Blacks and new show](https://iono.fm/e/1709145) _2026-08-20 · Breakfast with Martin Bester_ Breyton Paulse, the celebrated Springbok legend, joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to share his excitement and thoughts ahead of the much-anticipated Springboks vs All Blacks Test at Ellis Park on Saturday, 22 August. This iconic match-up forms part of what is widely regarded as rugby’s greatest rivalry, and Paulse’s insights offered a captivating glimpse into the anticipation surrounding this… [Listen](https://edge-ionoaod.sharp-stream.com/155/1674/1709145.mp3?awCollectionId=1674&awEpisodeId=1709145&p=rss) ## [South Africa consumer inflation slows more than expected in July](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-19 · Polity Audio Articles_ South Africa consumer inflation slows more than expected in July South Africa's inflation rate slowed for the first time in five months in July, partly due to a steep drop in fuel costs, but analysts said it could soon climb again as renewed US-Iran hostilities had since driven global oil prices higher. Headline inflation in Africa's largest economy eased to 4.3% year-on-year, lower than the 4.5%… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/dd3a9f00-b5eb-4cde-8666-55611393340d/versions/1787148441/media/3d2137d18793126a7ffff6d45229de27_compiled.mp3) ## [Ramaphosa objects to Thandazani Madonsela as Impeachment Committee evidence leader](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-19 · Polity Audio Articles_ Ramaphosa objects to Thandazani Madonsela as Impeachment Committee evidence leader President Cyril Ramaphosa has formally objected to the appointment of advocate Thandazani Madonsela as the Chief Evidence Leader for the upcoming parliamentary impeachment inquiry, claiming conflicts of interest. The objection has forced the Section 89 Impeachment Committee to halt proceedings and seek urgent… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/95456ef5-696f-4709-9566-67e3c1ce6acb/versions/1787148429/media/d81502246b970d3a5b4b0c902146d157_compiled.mp3) ## [DA removes Mark Burke from finance committee amid SARB probe](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-19 · Polity Audio Articles_ DA removes Mark Burke from finance committee amid SARB probe The DA has removed Mark Burke from Parliament's finance committee and his role as the party's finance spokesperson following a South African Reserve Bank (SARB) investigation into a company, Kastelo Proprietary Limited, with which he is linked. While the party maintains a "strict stance on accountability" and awaits formal findings, it… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/3a2ee5f7-a95e-4c14-8fcb-342c3db01abe/versions/1787148418/media/0c8f3884317dacfc3e3e6e5335dd5bce_compiled.mp3) ## [DA stands by ‘due process’ as MP Mark Burke addresses SARB probe](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-18 · Polity Audio Articles_ DA stands by 'due process' as MP Mark Burke addresses SARB probe The DA has affirmed its commitment to due process and the independence of State institutions following reports of a South African Reserve Bank (SARB) investigation into financial services company Kastelo Proprietary Limited, and which involves DA MP and party federal finance chairperson Mark Burke. DA Federal Council Chairperson… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/611014eb-98d6-4d90-b2da-19c4e6c6b2e5/versions/1787063036/media/03996715ef9f6bd2409e5e3954f96615_compiled.mp3) ## [Nene appointed Financial and Fiscal Commission chair](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-18 · Polity Audio Articles_ Nene appointed Financial and Fiscal Commission chair President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Nhlanhla Nene as chairperson of the Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) and Malijeng Ngqaleni as its deputy chairperson. Additionally, Bulelwa Nqadolo, Neo Tsholanku, Andrew Donaldson and Astrid Ludin have been appointed as members of the commission. The appointments are for a period of five years. The… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/3d002746-7737-4053-8d3d-63f8cdb03c99/versions/1787062143/media/d5457860f2ba5be8b4cf9419edd364dd_compiled.mp3) ## [Joburg collapse guarantees national failure, warns CDE report](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-18 · Polity Audio Articles_ Joburg collapse guarantees national failure, warns CDE report Preventing the total collapse of Johannesburg must become an urgent national priority. This is the warning issued by Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) director Ann Bernstein, following the release of the organisation's report, 'Johannesburg Matters: Fixing South Africa's Growth Engine'. Bernstein emphasised that Johannesburg… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/41a01b91-84b6-40c8-a2d2-b4a9582d3045/versions/1787062132/media/3d76143dfb64204718571a6c2e2956f1_compiled.mp3) ## [Asking For A Friend: Why do people in big cars drive so badly?](https://iono.fm/e/1708117) _2026-08-18 · Breakfast with Martin Bester_ Road rage is a growing issue on South African roads, with everyone accusing the next person of being a bad driver. Very often, people in big cars blame people in small cars for being bad drivers, and vice versa. In this week’s Asking For A Friend, Anonymous feels that people who drive big cars are the worst on the road. Their question to Breakfast with Martin Bester this week is simple: Why do… [Listen](https://edge-ionoaod.sharp-stream.com/155/1674/1708117.mp3?awCollectionId=1674&awEpisodeId=1708117&p=rss) ## [Tyla takes on iconic rides at Gold Reef City](https://iono.fm/e/1708087) _2026-08-18 · Breakfast with Martin Bester_ Despite her rise to global stardom, South African singer Tyla has not forgotten her roots. After accepting her second AfriPure International Achievement Award at the South African Music Awards (SAMAs), the global star treated fans to an official takeover of the famous Gold Reef City. The ‘Water’ hitmaker took over the theme park to celebrate the release of her ‘A\*Pop’ album. Gold Reef City was… [Listen](https://edge-ionoaod.sharp-stream.com/155/1674/1708087.mp3?awCollectionId=1674&awEpisodeId=1708087&p=rss) ## [South Africa takes over regional economic bloc as trade falters](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-17 · Polity Audio Articles_ South Africa takes over regional economic bloc as trade falters South Africa is taking over leadership of the Southern African Development Community with a push to deepen regional commerce, as the bloc's own assessment shows it faces tepid economic growth, persistent trade barriers and declining industrialisation. Pretoria's ascendancy to the chairmanship of the 16-member bloc this month follows… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/a214f8eb-7d21-4f92-8635-246c7735a6c0/versions/1786976038/media/4da357aa43ba31c3ae3888fab80c7d51_compiled.mp3) ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Fr05a2wXAQOf) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [Ramaphosa calls for common market in SADC to develop industries](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-17 · Polity Audio Articles_ Ramaphosa calls for common market in SADC to develop industries The 16 Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries, with a combined population of nearly 400-million people, have abundant natural resources, a youthful population and the means to produce everything that its people need, says South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. SADC needs to create a dynamic common market in which… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/2dac6e87-fe8b-4c40-98b9-97d00d86382a/versions/1786976013/media/1a7e9bc55e14e55b526bfb0095d34e8b_compiled.mp3) ## [Meet the viral Zimbabwean taking social media by storm with his Afrikaans quest](https://iono.fm/e/1707679) _2026-08-17 · Breakfast with Martin Bester_ Join us for a delightful dive into Jigo Jordan's Afrikaans adventure! With just five months on the clock, this Zimbabwean Uber driver has everyone smiling as he learns Afrikaans through children's books. Listen in for laughs, cultural insights, and the heartwarming tale of a man on a mission to connect in a new language. [Listen](https://edge-ionoaod.sharp-stream.com/155/1674/1707679.mp3?awCollectionId=1674&awEpisodeId=1707679&p=rss) ## [Basetsana Khumalo on reinvention, legacy and why "if it doesn't scare you, it's not big enough"](https://iono.fm/e/1707677) _2026-08-17 · Breakfast with Martin Bester_ Media mogul and businesswoman Basetsana Khumalo opens up about pursuing her doctorate in her 50s, building a fertilizer plant from coal gasification, and three decades of reinventing herself in business, in a candid chat with Martin Bester ahead of her Legacy Speaks address at the MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast. She talks about the stigma women face moving from beauty pageants to… [Listen](https://edge-ionoaod.sharp-stream.com/155/1674/1707677.mp3?awCollectionId=1674&awEpisodeId=1707677&p=rss) ## [Cyril's clock it moment: Martin and the team weigh in](https://iono.fm/e/1707667) _2026-08-17 · Breakfast with Martin Bester_ Join the Breakfast crew as they dive into Cyril Ramaphosa's viral “clock it” moment that got everyone talking. With their trademark humour and down-to-earth vibe, Martin and the gang chat about whether there’s an age limit for trendy phrases. Tune in for a lively discussion that mixes laughs with real talk about how the president might be winning over the youth in unexpected ways. #ClockIt [Listen](https://edge-ionoaod.sharp-stream.com/155/1674/1707667.mp3?awCollectionId=1674&awEpisodeId=1707667&p=rss) ## [Bryan Habana on leadership lessons from sport and business](https://iono.fm/e/1707712) _2026-08-17 · Breakfast with Martin Bester_ Ahead of his address at the MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast, Springbok legend Bryan Habana joined Martin Bester and the Breakfast team live from VodaWorld to talk leadership lessons from professional sport, the five non-negotiables he believes drive success, and what leading a mostly-female fintech team taught him about unlearning old habits. He also shares his hilarious tale of teeing off… [Listen](https://edge-ionoaod.sharp-stream.com/155/1674/1707712.mp3?awCollectionId=1674&awEpisodeId=1707712&p=rss) ## [KZN Premier urges SADC to renew commitment to public diplomacy as leaders meet](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-14 · Polity Audio Articles_ KZN Premier urges SADC to renew commitment to public diplomacy as leaders meet Ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa's public lecture for the 46th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Premier Thami Ntuli urged proactiveness and adaptiveness to deal with changing economic and geopolitical dynamics. South Africa is hosting… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/077e555c-2b8e-4d70-a8d8-a0385c69d9b5/versions/1786716035/media/aad957da89870bd147e80533e2ab34e6_compiled.mp3) ## [Court reinstates NSFAS board, suspends administrator appointment](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-14 · Polity Audio Articles_ Court reinstates NSFAS board, suspends administrator appointment The Pretoria High Court has granted interim relief suspending the appointment of National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Administrator Professor Hlengani Mathebula and immediately reinstating the institution's board. The ruling temporarily reverses the May decision by Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela to… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/e91c4c67-c767-437c-9d9e-082250decd51/versions/1786716023/media/d9a7c71fd9d4cf496b30bd546fc95ed0_compiled.mp3) ## [SADC Summit: Ramaphosa calls for regional action on xenophobia, GBV](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-14 · Polity Audio Articles_ SADC Summit: Ramaphosa calls for regional action on xenophobia, GBV President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday delivered a powerful vision for the renewal of Southern Africa, calling for urgent regional action on gender-based violence, xenophobia, migration and climate change. Heads of State gathered at the University of KwaZulu-Natal for the 46th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit,… [Listen](https://cdn.beyondwords.io/audio/projects/641/podcasts/8ae60752-f334-45a5-a5d6-8befaebbd61d/versions/1786716013/media/97ac12148c416d0241eec5afad8b6d29_compiled.mp3) ## [Iconic music trio Jamali get emotional over beautiful fan message](https://iono.fm/e/1707061) _2026-08-14 · Breakfast with Martin Bester_ Their comeback single, 'Ohema', an Afro-infused pop track from their EP, was released on 24 July 2026. 'Ohema' is derived from the Akan word for "queen" (or Ohemaa) in Ghana. The project marks both a return and a reinvention, staying true to the emotional storytelling and soaring vocal performances that made fans fall in love with them, while embracing fresh sonic influences such as Afrobeats and… [Listen](https://edge-ionoaod.sharp-stream.com/155/1674/1707061.mp3?awCollectionId=1674&awEpisodeId=1707061&p=rss) ## [Men carrying handbags: New fashion trend or something that’s been around for years?](https://iono.fm/e/1707007) _2026-08-14 · Breakfast with Martin Bester_ For many celebrity men, and even the average guy on the street, the idea that handbags are only for women is long gone. There is a growing trend, particularly among male celebrities, of carrying handbags of all sizes and colours as the latest luxury fashion statement. Celebrities, athletes and designers are all proving that men can wear handbags too. Jacob Elordi, Pharrell Williams, Harry Styles,… [Listen](https://edge-ionoaod.sharp-stream.com/155/1674/1707007.mp3?awCollectionId=1674&awEpisodeId=1707007&p=rss) ## [MKP calls ConCourt dismissal of Phala Phala interdict appeal ‘lazy’](https://www.polity.org.za) _2026-08-13 · Polity Audio Articles_ MKP calls ConCourt dismissal of Phala Phala interdict appeal 'lazy' The MKP on Thursday said the Constitution Court's decision to dismiss an application asking for direct access to appeal the halting of the Impeachment Inquiry against President Cyril Ramaphosa was "lazy". 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