Podcasts
THE POLITICAL ARENA | Inside SA’s lobbying debate: power, influence and politics
In this episode of 'The Political Arena', the panel unpacks what lobbying really means, where it crosses the line and whether South Africa needs stronger regulation
By TimesLIVE
ARENA SPORTS SHOW | PSL clubs must prioritise the issue of mental health
Experts warn lack of mental health support leaves PSL stars vulnerable
By TimesLIVE Video
LISTEN | ‘I paid the price’: Pule on 2013 scandals amid controversial Ramaphosa reappointment
Newly appointed social development minister Dina Pule says her return follows ‘growth and learning’ after decade-long absence
By Bulelani Nonyukela
LISTEN | Bheki Cele tells TRC inquiry: I fought but law forced me to fund apartheid cops’ defence
Former police minister Bheki Cele says he was legally compelled to authorise public funds for the defence of apartheid-era security police accused of gross human rights violations
By Bulelani Nonyukela
LISTEN | ‘Easy to shout’: Mbalula says vote to secure borders
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has poured cold water on recent anti-illegal immigration protests, saying public anger over porous borders should be expressed through the ballot box rather than mass demonstrations.
By Bulelani Nonyukela
LISTEN | Paul Mashatile backs fines for firms hiring undocumented workers
Deputy president Paul Mashatile supports calls for heavy fines for businesses hiring undocumented immigrants
By Bulelani Nonyukela
LISTEN | Zuma blames ANC for black poverty in Youth Day speech
Former president focuses on race in attack on current party leadership
By Bulelani Nonyukela
THE POLITICAL ARENA | Immigration crisis: politics, power and South Africa’s future
After growing tensions about immigration, calls for a national shutdown and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent address to the nation, questions are mounting about government policy, border management and the political forces shaping the debate
By TimesLIVE
LISTEN | Dirco blunder leaves SA MPs locked out of UK prisons
South African MPs from the portfolio committees on correctional services and social development were unable to visit UK prisons during an oversight trip after a communication breakdown between Dirco and British authorities.
By Bulelani Nonyukela
LISTEN | What about Zuma and Malema? - Gwede Mantashe hits back in Phala Phala row
ANC national chair Gwede Mantashe has rebuked opposition parties for what he described as selective outrage and “playing to the gallery” in their pursuit of impeachment of President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala matter.
By Bulelani Nonyukela
LISTEN | Section 89 report against Ramaphosa lands before impeachment committee
The section 89 report which found President Cyril Ramaphosa has a case to answer is formally before parliament’s impeachment committee.
By Bulelani Nonyukela
PODCAST | The value of open-source tech in the age of AI
Red Hat's Dion Harvey on the shift from AI experimentation to tangible business value
By Mudiwa Gavaza
LISTEN | Public protector probes root causes of illegal migration
As SA faces pressure over ‘xenophobia’, public protector says an investigation is underway into the real drivers of illegal migration and how to fix them
By Bulelani Nonyukela
ARENA SPORTS SHOW | Jesse Donn says Sipho Mbule the best he played with
Jesse Donn reflects on his career and says Sipho Mbule is the best teammate he's played with
By TimesLIVE
THE POLITICAL ARENA | Inside the Phala Phala storm
The Constitutional Court’s ruling on the Phala Phala saga has reignited questions about accountability, presidential power and parliament’s constitutional responsibility to hold the executive to account
By TimesLIVE
