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SEASON 1

95 years of Gallo Music

In this episode of Gallo Vault Sessions we take a look at the story of Gallo Music as we celebrate Gallo Music’s 95th anniversary and learn about some of the key moments in South Africa’s recording industry history! We’re joined by 5 people who have dedicated their lives to developing and understanding the South African music industry and its history, Rob Allingham, Mike Swaratlhe, Antos Stella, Ivor Haarburger & Sipho Sithole — all of whom have played a pivotal role in Gallo Music’s trajectory over the years. Talking points: talent scouts, apartheid South Africa, Lucky Dube, Mahotella Queens, King Kong Musical, Sophiatown, Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masikela, Dorothy Masuka, Stimela, Sharpeville Massacre, kwaito, Thandiswa Mazwai, Skwatta KampListen to the all-vinyl Gallo 95 Anniversary mix by Paul WaxOn hereGuests: Rob Allingham, Mike Swaratlhe, Antos Stella, Ivor Haarburger & Sipho SitholeNarrator: Kineta KunutuWriter: Zara Julius @ KONJOProducer: Zara Julius @ KONJOResearcher: Zara Julius @ KONJOProduction support: The Good People @ Between ProductionsFollow us on @gallorecordcompany & @k.o.n.j.o

S1

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1h 5m
07/03/2025

Gauteng cleanup, Joslin Smith case, deadly Sandton shoot-out, Royal AM drama - top stories of the week

Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet members Koena Mashale and Nandi Ntini dissect the week’s biggest stories and controversies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

07/03/2025

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30 min
13/09/2025

Nomvula Mokonyane on political awakening, GNU, Zuma’s ‘betrayal’ and presidential ambitions

ANC first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane sits down with Mike Siluma to discuss how the Catholic Church shaped her political awakening, why she believes the DA is destabilising the GNU and why Jacob Zuma’s breakaway to form MK was “an act of betrayal.” She also opens up about her personal journey and whether she’s ready to run for ANC president.

13/09/2025

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1h 1m
04/03/2024

In conversation with Dr Mpho Phalatse

Member of the Democratic Alliance (DA) and former mayor of Johannesburg Dr Mpho Phalatse says she wouldn't have joined the DA in the Helen Zille era. She was reflecting on the past three decades from being a medical doctor to joining a political party. This is a TimesLIVE original podcast

04/03/2024

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1h 12m
27/11/2022

Cape of Cocaine EP 3 - Cocaine Inc: Chasing Ivanov, the Bulgarian mafia's fixer

It’s February 2014 and Hawks Warrant Officer Johan Combrinck has received a tip-off through Interpol that Bulgarian men were busy constructing a large drug lab in a mansion in the Cape Town suburb of Durbanville. On the evening of 24 February Combrinck parked his car opposite the house and conducted a steak-out. The smell of sulphur was in the air, a sign to Combrinck that chemicals used for processing drugs were nearby. In the house Combrinck could see movement. And then a man wearing a hazmat suite and gas mask appears in sight. It’s the same equipment which Combrinck and his men use to protect themselves from hazardous chemicals when they destroy drug labs. The next day Combrinck and his Hawks colleagues arrive at the house with a court order. They knock on the door. The man who opens it introduces himself as Asen Ivanov. Sunday Times · TimesLIVE

27/11/2022

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30 min
11 FEB

Did John Steenhuisen jump or was he pushed?

The Democratic Alliance faces a pivotal moment following John Steenhuisen’s decision not to seek re-election. In this episode of Sunday Times Politics Weekly, host Mike Siluma speaks with political analyst Khanyi Magubane and veteran journalist Peter Bruce about the internal tensions that shaped Steenhuisen’s departure, the party’s challenges in balancing government roles and opposition and what the DA’s future might look like as South Africa heads into election season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11 Feb

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47 min
29/05/2025

Can Kenny Fihla build on Charles Russon’s hard work at Absa?

In this episode of Business Day Spotlight, outgoing interim CEO Charles Russon reflects on his tenure at Absa and the strategic foundations he’s laid for the future. Speaking with Business Day acting editor Tiisetso Motsoeneng, Russon shares why he believes incoming CEO Kenny Fihla is well-positioned to build on this momentum. Russon discusses Absa’s deliberate pivot from aggressive market share growth to a sharper focus on return-driven performance, disciplined capital allocation, and empowering leadership at all levels. This recalibration, he says, has set the stage for a sustainable turnaround at one of South Africa’s major banks.

29/05/2025

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29 min
02/04/2025

LEAKED | DA has defined itself out of the GNU, Ramaphosa tells ANC

President Cyril Ramaphosa has drawn a line in the sand, telling the ANC caucus the DA had defined itself outside of the government of national unity (GNU).

02/04/2025

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8 min
05/10/2025

Floyd Shivambu on Malema split, MK ‘betrayal’, VBS money and future of SA politics

Afrika Mayibuye Movement leader Floyd Shivambu sits down with Sunday Times deputy editor Mike Siluma to reflect on his political journey from the ANCYL to the EFF, why he broke with Julius Malema, and the fallout from his stint in the MK Party. He responds to lingering questions about the VBS scandal, his meeting with Bushiri, and his expulsion from MK, while unpacking what “total freedom and emancipation” means under Mayibuye. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

05/10/2025

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1h 10m
14/10/2024

Absa’s strategy to lead in retail banking tech

Absa’s strategy to lead in technology use amongst SA’s retail bank is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thato Matolong is managing executive for technology and operations at Absa Everyday Banking. Through the discussion, the banker explains Absa’s tech focus; investment in improving customer satisfaction; relationship with Salesforce; place of AI in banking; and trends from the bank’s data. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14/10/2024

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39 min

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