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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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1hr 1min
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
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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1hr 12min
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
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
02/08/2024

Marawa in conversation with Gayton McKenzie

Robert Marawa is a decorated sportscaster, a sought-after MC, facilitator, event host and keynote speaker. He has won almost all major radio and TV journalism awards in South Africa for his excellent work on football, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the All-Africa Games and has hosted numerous popular, mainstream functions, both locally and internationally. Now at Arena Holdings, he hosts the Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is streamed live daily on SowetanLIVE and broadcast on two regional radio station – Vuma FM in Durban and Rise FM in Mbombela. The partnership with Arena Holdings gives him access to some of the top award winning sports journalists in the country including soccer, cricket and rugby writers. SowetanLIVE

02/08/2024

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1hr 23min
06/08/2025

The case for MVNO growth in SA

The growth of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined byCraig Palmer, CEO of Vas-X, a mobile virtual network enabler (MVNE) platform. Through the discussion, Palmer outlines the growth of MVNOs in SA; Vas-X’s business model; what it takes to run a successful MVNO in SA; cases of companies that have done well; and those that have failed in the market. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

06/08/2025

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48 min
21/07/2024

In conversation with Dr Naledi Pandor

In an interview with Lizeka Tandwa, Naledi Pandor reflects on her time as foreign minister, why she declined to be Cyril Ramaphosa’s running mate, and her relationships with powerful foreign ministers.

21/07/2024

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1hr 2min
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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1hr 10min
31/08/2025

One RAF staff member’s Letsoalo's horror story

For one staff member of the Road Accident Fund (RAF), getting on the wrong side of Collins Letsoalo led to her losing her job and contemplating suicide. Zamaswazi Hlophe, a former claims officer in the Durban office, was suspended six years ago following a meeting that Letsoalo — acting CEO at the time — had called with staff from the regional office.

31/08/2025

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4 min

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