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21/10/2024

Creativity Meets Business - DJ Akio Kawahito & Anita Makgetla on Building Strictly Soul

In this episode, we sit down with two incredible entrepreneurs, DJ Akio Kawahito and Anita Makgetla, the visionaries behind Strictly Soul, a movement that started as a virtual stream during lockdown and grew into Africa's largest R&B-focused events community. Akio, a music director with over 20 years in the industry, and Anita, a skilled event coordinator with expertise in fashion, marketing, and concert coordination, share their inspiring journey of transforming a passion project into a multi-city platform.

21/10/2024

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35 min
06/05/2025

In conversation with rising star Shandre Campbell and boxing trainer-manager Colin Nathan

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

06/05/2025

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1hr 17min
03/02/2025

What is the value of social enterprise in the African economy?

The value of social enterprise in Africa economy is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dadisai Taderera, co-director of Ashoka Southern Africa. Topics of discussion include: Ashoka’s operating model; the value of social enterprise in the modern economy; realities of finding and building solutions to big social issues; and how to effectively support entrepreneurs in the space. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

03/02/2025

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59 min
16/05/2024

Maimane says SA is responsible for influx of Zimbabweans

South Africa allowed Zimbabwe to be run into the ground, says Mmusi Maimane on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly, blaming the government for the influx of Zimbabweans into SA. “If it wasn’t for the ANC’s policy on the government of national unity when [late former president of Zimbabwe Robert] Mugabe had lost elections we wouldn’t have this influx of Zimbabweans,” says Maimane as he is quizzed by Sunday Times deputy editor Mike Siluma. Zimbabwean citizens fled to SA because of economic turmoil and political violence, among other reasons, in 2007. SA had been a mediator in that country’s political conflict. According to census figures there were just more than a million Zimbabweans in SA in 2022. The topic of undocumented migrants is dominating the political agenda in the run-up to the May 29 elections. Maimane proposes borders be secured and foreigners be legalised. He believes he can document foreigners in two years. Maimane has criteria for foreigners wanting to become citizens: learn SA's laws, speak South African languages and don’t set up your own community in SA. That’s just the tip of the wide-ranging conversation with Maimane in this instalment of the podcast. Maimane talks about a grand coalition of opposition parties; parties he can work with; solutions to crime, saying localised policing, metro police and private police should be merged; and the controversial National Health Insurance which he says is populist and timed for the election. Don't take our word for it — listen, and share your views. Production by: Bulelani Nonyukela.

16/05/2024

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1 hr
25/06/2025

[SPONSORED] Radisson Hotel Group's African Expansion: Strategic Growth and Hospitality Insights

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Ramsay Rankoussi, Regional Chief Development Officer, Africa & Turkey at Radisson Hotel Group. Discover Radisson Hotel Group's ambitious expansion strategy across the continent, exploring key markets like South Africa, Nigeria, Morocco, and Egypt. Rankoussi shares insights into the Group's approach to hotel conversions, the importance of diversifying travel segments, and how they're balancing business and leisure tourism. Learn about their plans to double their footprint in key countries, their innovative entry into markets like the DRC, and their commitment to local talent and economic development.

25/06/2025

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36 min
28/07/2025

The work to make SA businesses more digitally secure

The state of cybersecurity in SA businesses is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Nabeel Rajab, technical solutions architect at Cisco SA. Topics of discussion include: Rajab outlines the state of cybersecurity in SA businesses; best practices for keeping organisations secure; and implications of AI of cybersecurity. Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.

28/07/2025

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45 min
24/05/2025

Trump vs Ramaphosa, Budget 3.0, Sebokeng’s R134m revamp & Mayfair crèche fire – Top stories of the week

In this week’s episode of the SL Cabinet Podcast, hosts Koena Mashale and Nandi Ntini break down SA’s biggest headlines — from the Oval Office to Soweto’s hostels.

24/05/2025

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35 min
19/09/2025

Ashburton’s case for catalytic capital in local job creation

The use of catalytic capital as a means to create employment in SA is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rob Nagel, credit portfolio manager Ashburton Investments. Topics of discussion include: the case for using catalytic capital in SA in job creation; Ashburton’s investment focus; and alternative way of deploying capital. Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

19/09/2025

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32 min
09/04/2025

Ramaphosa says Joburg was crime-free during his late night visit

President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised Johannesburg’s visible policing, saying the city was crime-free during a recent late night walkabout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09/04/2025

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3 min
07/04/2025

In or out? Mashatile says defiant DA’s future in GNU will be announced tonight

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the defiant DA’s fate in the government of national unity (GNU) will be determined by the end of Monday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

07/04/2025

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2 min

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