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SowetanLIVE’s weekly podcast hosted by Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi and Nandi Ntini. The team brings you a fresh perspectives on current affairs and trending topics.

  1. 9 JAN

    New NDPP, global tensions, AFCON heartbreak and more - top stories of the week

    This week on SL Cabinet, we unpack Adv Andy Mothibi’s appointment as NDPP, US–Venezuela tensions, the DJ Warras murder case, Border Management Authority's successes, and Bafana Bafana’s AFCON exit. Watch the full breakdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    34 min

  2. 28/11/2025

    Matlala speaks, Trump strikes back & Mbalula wins - top stories of the week

    This week on SL Cabinet, we unpack the biggest political stories shaking South Africa. From Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s explosive appearance before Parliament’s police corruption inquiry, to the diplomatic fallout after US President Donald Trump’s claim that SA won’t be invited to the 2026 G20 summit - we break down what happened and why it matters. We also cover Fikile Mbalula’s defamation court victory, the corruption case involving Judge Portia Phahlane, and the latest on Duduzile Zuma’s link to the Ukraine soldier scandal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    45 min

  3. 14/11/2025

    Chaos in courts, fury on campus, family perishes in flames — the week that was

    This week on SL Cabinet, we unpack the chaos unfolding across the country; from allegations at the Madlanga Commission and a murder-accused ex-cop who keeps dodging court, to rising fury on university campuses and the heartbreaking shack-fire tragedy that claimed five lives in Ekurhuleni. Plus, the latest on the G20 Summit and government’s new inflation target. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    40 min

  4. 11/10/2025

    Mkhwanazi vs Lesufi: Amapanyaza legality questioned, Gaza humiliation ordeal and Chicco vs Motsepe feud — week unpacked

    KwaZulu-Natal police chief Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi questions the legality of Gauteng’s Amapanyaza formation, sparking a showdown with Premier Panyaza Lesufi. In global headlines, a South African activist recounts a humiliating ordeal in Gaza that’s drawn outrage. Back home, Music producer Chicco Twala challenges businesswoman Bridgette Motsepe to sue him over a disputed film deal, and the Judicial Service Commission deadlocks over a key Supreme Court of Appeal vacancy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    34 min

  5. 03/10/2025

    Paris tragedy, Tembisa looting and Malema's gun guilt

    This week on SL Cabinet: South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, dies after a hotel fall in Paris. The Madlanga Commission pauses as SAPS intel boss Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo falls ill, while Soweto cop Tshepiso Malepane is denied bail in a tavern murder case. The SIU exposes a R2bn looting scheme at Tembisa Hospital. Julius Malema is found guilty of firing a rifle in public, threatening his parliamentary seat. And Tiwa Savage backs Tyla in an international identity row. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    39 min

  6. 26/09/2025

    Anele vs Zille, Madlanga commission bombshell testimonies, DD Mabuza's pension feud

    In this week’s episode of the SL Cabinet Podcast, hosts Koena Mashale and Nandi Ntini break down SA’s biggest headlines this week — from bombshell testimonies in the Madlanga Commission to sparks flying on the airwaves when Anele Mdoda clashed with DA heavyweight Helen Zille on 947.     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    42 min

  7. 05/09/2025

    Simiao sentencing, SAHRC under fire, Influencers' collab with Alabuga Start

    In this week’s episode of the SL Cabinet Podcast, hosts Koena Mashale and Nandi Ntini break down SA’s biggest headlines this week — from the SAHRC coming under fire to SA influencers facing backlash over the Russian Alabuga Start programme.

    30 min

  8. 18/07/2025

    Presidency warns of coup plot, Powell under fire for US remarks, and shocking arrest in Jayden-Lee case - top stories of the week

    In this week’s episode of the SL Cabinet Podcast, hosts Koena Mashale and Herman Moloi break down SA’s biggest headlines this week — from turmoil within the police, warnings of a coup to violent crimes.

    37 min
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