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Updated 29/08/2025
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Updated 07/10/2024
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Updated 27/06/2024
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Updated 09/09/2024

3 days ago

Three decade of the National Business Initiative

National Business Initiative (NBI)’s three decade history is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Shamila Subramani, CEO of the NBI. The discussion highlights NBI’s history; funding model; areas of focus; collaborations with public and private sector entities; and case studies of work done. Producer: Demi Buzo 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.

3 days ago

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53 min
29/08/2025

LIVING LEGEND | Thabo September

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

29/08/2025

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31 min
6 days ago

The value of open-source tech in the age of AI

The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and open source growth is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dion Harvey, GM for the Sub-Saharan Africa region at software firm Red Hat. The discussion focuses on the evolution of software development; corporate IT infrastructure; and specifically the status and impact of open-source technology and AI in 2026. Producer: Demi Buzo 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.

6 days ago

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1hr 3min
4 May

Luxury’s surprising resilience versus traditional investments

The secondary market for luxury goods is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Michael Zahariev, co-founder of Luxity. The discussion compares luxury goods to traditional investments; insights from the company’s research; and Luxity’s strategy to scale in SA. Producer: Demi Buzo 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.

4 May

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37 min
21 May

Legal implications of AI use: What SA businesses should know

The legal implication of artificial intelligence (AI) use in business is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Darren Olivier, a partner at law firm Adams & Adams. The discussion provides expert insights on the legal implications of AI in business, particularly regarding IP and governance. Producer: Demi Buzo 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.

21 May

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37 min
15 May

South Africa’s maritime economy and its potential for job creation

South Africa’s maritime economy and its potential for job creation is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sobantu Tilayi, CEO of African Ocean Careers. The discussion details how South Africa can play a greater role in global maritime; job opportunities for South Africans in the industry; and the structure of the industry. Producer: Demi Buzo 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.

15 May

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51 min
6 May

Flexible ownership models helping to drive smartphone adoption in SA

Smartphone affordability in South Africa is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Shaun Durandt, head of business development at PayJoy. The discussion outlines smartphone buying trends in South Africa; PayJoy’s business model; alternative credit scoring; and device penetration in Africa. Producer: Demi Buzo Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6 May

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29 min
14 Mar

Can the DA fix Johannesburg? Helen Zille on crime, corruption and coalitions

Helen Zille is back on the campaign trail — this time aiming to become mayor of Johannesburg. The former Western Cape premier and long-time Democratic Alliance (DA) leader says South Africa’s economic hub can be turned around after years of instability, corruption and failing infrastructure. In this episode of Sunday Times Politics Weekly, Zille speaks to Sunday Times deputy edior Mike Siluma about her plans for Johannesburg, why she believes coalition governments have failed the city, and whether the DA can defeat the ANC in the upcoming local elections. She also discusses tackling organised crime, enforcing immigration laws, the role of metro police and the political lessons voters should draw from years of coalition instability. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14 Mar

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54 min
22 May

Madonsela’s ‘we warned you’ message on Covid restrictions

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22 May

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5 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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1hr 10min

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