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John Maytham speaks to Ferial Haffajee, senior journalist at the Daily Maverick, to assess whether Motsepe genuinely stands a chance of becoming the ANC’s next president — or whether this is an example of succession politics running ahead of reality. Haffejee unpacks the internal dynamics of the ANC, the party’s formal rules around leadership contests, and the political implications of a wealthy, globally connected business figure entering the fray. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Every birth story is unique—and this particular story reveals just how powerful compassionate support can be. Evana Cooper, director of the doula program, and Sharlene Dougan, ANC, share a personal conversation about how doula services elevate the pregnancy and postpartum experience at Virtua. Through stories of education, advocacy, and support, they reveal how continuous care can empower mothers—especially those navigating high-stress or high-risk pregnancies. Their journey is a powerful reminder that at Virtua, care extends beyond clinical expertise to human connection. Tune in to this episode to hear Evana and Sharlene's story—and discover how Virtua's doula program makes a lasting impact, one family at a time.
Podlitiek se manne het die vakansie gaan lees, peins, filosofeer en die wêreld rustig bekyk. Nou gesels hulle oor die temas, narratiewe en gebeure wat moontlik 2026 gaan oorheers.Die Podlitek-span bestaan uit:Louis BoshoffErnst van ZylArno Roodt
What should citizens be watching — not emotionally, but analytically — as we head into 2026? Kicking off the new political year, Phumi Mashigo speaks to Dr Levy Ndou (political analyst and politics lecturer at the Tshwane University of Technology) for a catch-up on Jan 8, the 114th birthday of the ANC - a liberation movement that became a governing party, and now governs in coalition after losing its majority for the first time. Class is in session! The Burning Platform
Kgomotso Modise, in for Clement Manyathela, and the listeners reflect on the ANC's 114th January 8th statement and the outlook of the future. Tags: Clement Manyathela Show, Openline, Kgomotso Modise, ANC, 114th , January 8th, service delivery, voting The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Iată concluzia unei anchete a ziarului francez Le Monde. De la invadarea Ucrainei, se pare că sute de cetățeni ruși au obținut cetățenia română în mod fraudulos. Tendința pare inexorabilă: în România, satele se golesc de locuitori. Totuși, mica localitate Vârfu Câmpului, din nordul țării, aproape de granița cu Ucraina, și-a văzut în mod curios populația dublându-se în decurs de un deceniu, crescând de la 3.420 de locuitori în 2011 la peste 7.000 în 2021, scrie Le Monde. În noiembrie 2024, zeci de raiduri au scos la iveală escrocheria: nu economie înfloritoare, nu baby boom, ci aproape 10.000 de cetățeni din Moldova, Ucraina și Rusia obținuseră în mod fraudulos acte de identitate românești, stabilindu-și adrese fictive în Vârfu Câmpului. Aceste documente false, despre care se presupune că ar fi fost emise în schimbul mitei, au fost produse ani de zile de către funcționari de la două oficii de stare civilă, cu complicitatea locuitorilor din zonă. Un fenomen extins Vârfu Câmpului nu este singura localitate afectată. În 2025, au avut loc alte raiduri în județele de graniță Botoșani și Suceava, precum și în București. În toamnă, Primăria sectorului 6 București a anulat eliberarea a 68 de acte de identitate românești. Potrivit unui comunicat al primăriei, multe dintre certificatele de cetățenie s-au dovedit false, deoarece nu fuseseră emise oficial de Autoritatea Națională pentru Cetățenie (ANC), singura instituție competentă. În total, autoritățile estimează că peste 18.700 de cetățeni ai fostei URSS au reședințe fictive în România, dintre care unii au obținut pașapoarte românești În investigația sa, Le Monde îl intervievează pe avocatul Denis Buruian, al cărui cabinet se află în București. Vorbitor de limba rusă, el se ocupă de 34 de cazuri de cetățeni ruși cărora le-au fost revocate actele de identitate românești de către primăria sectorului 6 București. El spune că ”majoritatea își doreau un pașaport românesc pentru a evita sancțiunile și a-și putea continua activitatea în afara Rusiei”, adăugând că tinerii tind să se stabilească „în Dubai”, în timp ce persoanele în vârstă „preferă Franța”. ”O viață prosperă în UE cu acte românești” Deținerea unui pașaport românesc a devenit de interes pentru ruși, odată ce Uniunea Europeană a înăsprit controalele privind cererile de vize de la începutul invaziei la scară largă asupra Ucrainei în 2022. Rețele criminale nici măcar nu se ascund: pe rețelele de socializare, reclamele care vizează vorbitorii de limbă rusă pentru obținerea „cetățeniei europene” sunt înfloritoare. Agențiile promit o viață prosperă în UE datorită pașaportului românesc, contra unor sume cuprinse între 4.000 și 7.000 de euro, cu reduceri speciale pentru perioada Crăciunului. Aceste agenții susțin că activitățile lor sunt perfect legale, dar, în realitate, folosesc rețele ucrainene și moldovenești, cu ajutorul unor oficiali români, dintre care unii au făcut obiectul unor anchete penale în trecut. Rețelele profită de legea care le permite cetățenilor din Ucraina și republica Moldova, care au avut un strămoș cetățean al României să obțină pașaportul românesc. Aceste rețele criminale pot „inventa” genealogii false și pot susține, de exemplu, că bunica cuiva s-a născut în Cernăuți, Ucraina, sau Chișinău, Moldova - teritorii care au făcut anterior parte din România. Aceste documente falsificate sunt apoi certificate de autoritățile române. În cazuri mai recente, escrocii au ocolit obstacolele creând direct un certificat de cetățenie fals. Operațiunea durează doar câteva săptămâni, contra unui cost de zeci de mii de euro. Potrivit parchetului, ar fi suficient un funcționar neatent sau care închide ochii, o „lacună”, pentru ca escrocii să exploateze „slăbiciunile umane, legislative și organizaționale”. Material adaptat după articolul din Le Monde Intertitlurile aparțin redacției Ascultați rubrica ”Eurocronica”, cu Ovidiu Nahoi, în fiecare zi, de luni până vineri, de la 8.45 și în reluare duminica, de la 15.00, numai la RFI România
Relive the best moments from political scientist and SRF chair Dr Frans Cronje in 2025, including analysis of South Africa's political, economic challenges, ANC struggles, foreign relations, and prospects for growth and reform.
Bongani Bingwa is joined by EWN reporter Alpha Ramushwana wrapping up the week in politics and unpacking key stories, including Julius Malema’s firearm case, Dada Morero’s loss at the ANC conference, etc. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aubrey Masango speaks to Hlumelo Xaba, Political Analyst, about the disruption in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature today. They unpack the implications for political stability, public trust, and the increasingly charged political discourse as South Africa approaches the local government elections in 2026. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, KwaZulu Natal, Hlumelo Xaba, MKP, EFF, IFP, ANC, Premier Thami Ntuli, KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, GNU The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Die premier van KwaZulu-Natal, Thami Ntuli, sê die regering het begin om met die boubedryf oor voldoening aan regulasies te praat nadat 'n tempel in Durban ineengestort het. Afriforum se bewering dat ten minste twee joernaliste deur die regering betaal word om die burgerregte-organisasie te diskretiteer, laat die wenkbroue lig. Die SAKP is onseker oor sy alliansie met die ANC. Australië se eerste minister Anthony Albanese sê sy regering sal alles doen wat nodig is om antisemitisme uit te roei ná die skietaanval op Bondi Beach in Sydney.
President Cyril Ramaphosa het gewaarsku elemente in die regering van nasionale eenheid probeer om Suid-Afrika se hervormingsagenda te verswak. Dit volg op die DA wat 'n punt daarvan maak om hof toe te gaan met beleidsrigtings waarmee hulle nie saamstem nie, insluitend die Nasionale Gesondheidsversekering-finansieringsplan en swart bemagtiging. Ramaphosa sê die RNE is 'n taktiese ingreep wat nie die ANC se langtermynstrategie vir fundamentele transformasie verander nie:
Cyril Ramaphosa remains one of the most skilful politicians in the ANC, analysts say, despite party turmoil. His ability to manage the Government of National Unity (GNU) and counter critics has kept him firmly in power, at least for now. Leadership decisions are heavily influenced by party power brokers and the intellectual capital that once guided its strategy has largely dissipated. Susan Booysen says: “He survived quite a few assaults and he's countering the GNU critics quite consistently. Playing the renewal cards very clearly as if the fact that the ANC has dipped below 50% has not happened under his rule — that was one that we've totally overlooked — and how he's really made the coalition and GNU as if this is a great achievement.” Bongani Ngqulunga adds that Ramaphosa has often been underestimated. “He's a lot more skilful politician than sometimes we give him credit for. It is not in the interest of the contenders — those who want to succeed him — to see him leave right now. I don't think we have someone powerful enough in the ANC to cobble together a coalition that could make that person [president].” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Gareth Cliff opens the show with a no-holds-barred take on the ANC and President Ramaphosa's growing disconnect from the country. Leigh-Ann jumps in with an update on her whirlwind week, while Ben's sports report derails quickly thanks to Producer James poking his Arsenal–Liverpool opinions. Andrew Birch wraps the episode with a straight-talking chat about discipline, masculinity, protecting your household, and what it really takes to become a man of purpose. The Real Network
ANC-president Cyril Ramaphosa sê die 2026 munisipale verkiesing sal ʼn belangrike toets wees om te bepaal tot watter mate die party daarin geslaag het om die kieserskorps se ondersteuning en vertroue te hernu. Hy het gisteraand die slotrede gelewer by die vyfde Nasionale Algemene Raad in Boksburg, Gauteng. Ramaphosa sê om te wen, moet die ANC die mees toegewyde, eerlike en bevoegde kandidate benoem:
Die Suid-Afrikaanse Kommunisteparty waarsku hy sal enige poging om dubbele SAKP- en ANC-lidmaatskap af te skaf, teenstaan. Dit volg nadat die ANC se nasionale uitvoerende komitee dubbele lidmaatskap verwerp het omdat die SAKP onafhanklik aan verkiesings wil deelneem. SAKP-woordvoerder, Mbulelo Mandlana, sê enige poging om dubbele lidmaatskap te ondermyn sal die politieke raamwerk wat die nasionale hervormingsprojek bymekaar hou, fundamenteel verander:
Value investor Piet Viljoen breaks down Mr Price's German gamble, Spar's costly EU exit, Famous Brands' offshore stumble, and why HCI's buybacks make far more sense than chasing “expensive fairy tales” abroad. From Eskom's industrial rescue talks to Transnet's slow turnaround and the ANC's political bluster, Viljoen gives Alec Hogg a brutally honest roadmap for where South Africans should – and shouldn't – put their money.
Clement Manyathela and the listeners discuss whether the ANC can really renew itself as its NGC continues. The listeners also answer as to whether or not they miss the Madlanga Commission after its adjournment last week. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Maytham is joined by News24 journalist, Carol Paton, to discuss the ANC’s last efforts to save itself before the elections. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To unpack the strategic calculations, political intrigue, and what these shifting power plays mean for governance and stability in South Africa, John Maytham speaks to Adriaan Basson — Editor-in-Chief of News24. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Cyril Ramaphosa sê idees van wit oppergesag en valse bewerings van wit vervolging hou 'n bedreiging in vir Suid-Afrika se eenheid, soewereiniteit en internasionale betrekkinge. Ramaphosa het tydens die ANC-konferensie in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni, 'n beroep gedoen op wêreldwye pogings om hierdie mites om te keer. Hy het bygevoeg dat Suid-Afrika, te midde van onderhandelings met die VSA oor handel, ook sy uitvoermarkte diversifiseer:
Die ANC se sekretaris-generaal, Fikile Mbalula, sê die party se verliese in die verkiesing was nie per ongeluk nie, maar is veroorsaak deur korrupsie, staatskaping, mislukte dienslewering en ekonomiese stagnasie. Hy het gister die party se middeltermyn-verslag by die vyfde Nasionale Algemene Raad in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni, gelewer. Mbalula sê die terugslag wat die ANC in 2024 se nasionale en provinsiale verkiesings gely het, was erger in KwaZulu-Natal en Gauteng:
John Maytham is joined by Stephen Friedman, political analyst and one of South Africa’s most respected political thinkers. He unpacks whether the talk of a plot to remove Ramaphosa has substance, what the NGC can — and cannot — actually do, and why the outcomes of this gathering still matter for governance, economic confidence, and political stability. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic, and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30 pm. CapeTalk fans call in to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aubrey Masango speaks to Prof Kedibone Phago, Political Analyst to discuss the ANC as its National General Council. Professor Phago guide us through the political undercurrents shaping this pivotal chapter. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Prof Kedibone Phago, ANC NGC, Cyril Ramaphosa The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ANC's 5th National General Council opens amid calls for renewal by Radio Islam
Ray White speaks to EWN Reporter Thabiso Goba about the ANC in Johannesburg finally convening its long-delayed 16th Regional Conference, with Morero vs Masuku at the centre of the contest. He also gives an update on former President Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales, who are back in the Pietermaritzburg High Court. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gauteng se onderwysdepartement sê ouers moet deels die blaam dra vir die skoleplasingskrisis. Kommer oor skietvoorvalle buite howe in die Kaapse-metro. Die vernuwing van die ANC in Johannesburg is hoog op die agenda by sy streekskonferensie. Eskom beplan om nog 'n kernkragsentrale op te rig.
Ricardo Teixeria and Nicholas Lorimer discuss South Africa's long deployment in the DRC. They also discuss the police and the ANC suffering from internal conflict. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Seize the day with the freshest news you can use to help you conquer another active business day - from the team at BizNews and our global partners. This episode features a strong attack on "ANC-led South Africa" from the US Secretary of State; Wall Street's overnight performance; John Steenhuisen's response to RW Johnson; Walmart's aggressive entry into South Africa and more.......
Die DA in die Wes-Kaap het die nasionale ANC regering gekritiseer nadat die SAPD se misdaadstatistieke vir April tot September 2 308 moorde en meer as 133 000 ernstige misdade aandui. Benedicta van Minnen van die party sê die nasionale regering het versuim om polisiëring voldoende te befonds, wat gemeenskappe kwesbaar laat. Van Minnen sê die DA doen 'n beroep op 'n hersiening van SAPD-leierskap en afgewentelde provinsiale polisiëringsmagte om veiligheid te verbeter.
AfriForum sê Suid-Afrika se diplomatieke krisis met Amerika kon vermy gewees het. Uitvoerende hoof Kallie Kriel het ANC-leiers gekritiseer omdat hulle oplossings geïgnoreer het, die Iranse ambassadeur genooi het en anti-Amerikaanse verklarings gemaak het. Hy vra beslissende optrede teen plaasmoorde en eiendomsregte, insluitend die veroordeling van die "Kill the Boer"-dreunsang. Kriel sê voorkeur moet gegee word aan plaasmoorde en dele van die Onteieningswet moet hersien word om eiendom te beskerm en bestendigheid te bevorder:
In this video, I speak with the renowned economist, Dawie Roodt about why the ANC will never be able to fix South Africa, the fundamental flaws of Socialism, the nature of modern economies and how are our obedience keeps the system in place. You can support Lex Libertas here - https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/support-us
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A growing number of people are exploring hearing help earlier, and LXE Hearing believes there is a place for devices that bridge the gap between everyday earbuds and traditional hearing aids. In a detailed discussion, LXE Chief Commercial Officer Brian Maguire explains how the newly formed company—created from the merger of Lexie, hearX, and Eargo—is blending strong hardware engineering with deep software expertise to develop more accessible hearing solutions. Maguire describes LXE's portfolio, from diagnostics and screening tools to OTC devices, and emphasizes the group's shared mission: helping people better understand their hearing and giving them approachable, affordable entry points into amplification.The conversation centers on the Lexie H1 hearing buds, LXE's new earbud-style hearing device designed for situational use. Maguire explains that while traditional CIC and RIC hearing aids remain their core offerings, a growing group of consumers wants an option that boosts hearing only when needed—especially in noisy environments—without the commitment of full-time wear. He highlights the H1's dual purpose: it functions as a high-quality, everyday wireless earbud with streaming and ANC, but also incorporates hearing amplification with preset programs, adjustable gain through the app, reduced occlusion, and features like directivity and noise reduction for speech-in-noise challenges.Maguire stresses that the H1 isn't meant to replace all-day devices but to complement them, helping newcomers try amplification sooner and giving existing hearing aid users a tool for specific listening situations. With flexible support, a 45-day risk-free trial, and a $299 price point, he says LXE hopes the H1 will encourage more people to take their first steps toward hearing improvement—at a time when awareness and comfort with ear-worn tech are rapidly increasing.Lexie H1 Hearing Buds press release: https://hearinghealthmatters.org/hearing-technologies/2025/lexie-hearing-h1-hearing-buds/Be sure to subscribe to our channel for the latest episodes each week and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn, Instagram and X.- https://x.com/WeekinHearing- https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinhearing/- https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-week-in-hearingVisit us at: https://hearinghealthmatters.org/thisweek/
Die leier van die Patriotic Alliance en minister van sport, Gayton McKenzie, sê dit sou 'n groot fout wees van die ANC om president Cyril Ramaphosa te verwyder. Dit volg op toenemende gerugte rondom sy moontlike bedanking ná hierdie naweek se G20-leiersberaad. McKenzie het op Facebook Live gesê inflasie wat op die laagste in jare is en verbeterde werkskepping in die derde kwartaal toon die regering van nasionale eenheid stuur die land in die regte rigting:
Cosatu verwelkom die voormalige minister van Openbare Ondernemings, Malusi Gigaba, se gewilligheid om sy volle samewerking aan die howe en wetstoepassing te bied. Hy het Dinsdag in die Palm Ridge-landdroshof verskyn op aanklagte van korrupsie wat verband hou met Transnet. Cosatu se woordvoerder, Matthew Parks, sê gegewe Gigaba se senior leiersposisies in die parlement, asook dat hy 'n lid van die ANC se Nasionale Uitvoerende Komitee is, is dit noodsaaklik dat die party se opsystaan-resolusie sonder versuim toegepas word:
Die ANC doen 'n beroep op die parlement om die Beskermingswetsontwerp vir Verklikkers te bespoedig om die veiligheid van informante te verseker. Die party sê die beskerming van verklikkers is noodsaaklik om korrupsie uit te roei, wetstoepassing te beskerm en staatsinstellings te versterk. Die sekretaris-generaal van die ANC, Fikile Mbalula, het tydens 'n media inligtingsessie oor die uitkomste van die nasionale uitvoerende komitee gesê die beskerming van verklikkers sal help om korrupsie en kriminele aktiwiteite te ontbloot terwyl dit aanspreeklikheid binne die regering en polisie versterk:
Le 26 novembre 2025, c'est la sortie de Zootopie 2 au cinéma. L'occasion rêvée pour parler des animaux animés les plus célèbres de tous les temps, ceux du panthéon Disney. Après le décès de Walt Disney en 1966, le studio connaît 20 années de déclin, caractérisées par la création de films plus expérimentaux et sombres (Bernard et Bianca, Rox et Rouky, Basile détective privé...), qui en conséquence désenchantent le public, en particulier les familles habituées à des longs-métrages lumineux inspirés de contes de fées et de livres pour enfants teints d'une certaine douceur. C'est seulement en 1989, avec La Petite Sirène, que Disney connaît un "Second Âge d'Or (le précédent datant des années 30-40 avec notamment le 1er "Classique Disney" Blanche-Neige), qui durera 10 ans. Un période de renaissance et de prospérité durant laquelle sont sortis parmi les dessins animés les plus renommés de l'Histoire, à l'instar du Roi Lion (1994). Les décennies suivant le début de cet Âge d'Or sont chacune marquées par des évènements ou des démarches inédites : Dans les années 90 : sortie de Toy Story (1995), premier film entièrement réalisé en images de synthèses et premier long-métrage Pixar, société rachetée par Disney en 2006 à l'origine de nombreux films désormais cultes (Monstres et Cie, Le Monde de Nemo, WALL-E...)Dans les années 2000 : Disney continue de créer des œuvres originales, mais réalise essentiellement des suites de Classiques d'animation (Bambi 2, Le Livre de la Jungle 2, Le Roi Lion 3...) Dans les années 2010 : Disney abandonne définitivement l'animation en 2D (le dernier film en date réalisé avec cette technique étant La Princesse et la Grenouille sorti en 2009). Quelques histoires originales pur-Disney (Vaiana, Zootopie...) comme Pixar (Vice-versa, Coco..) voient le jour et certains connaissent un succès non démenti encore aujourd'hui à l'internationale (La Reine des Neiges). Et, surtout, la société multiplie à la fin de la décennie dans la fabrication de live-actions, des films en prises de vues réelles reprenant les histoires d'anciens classiques. _______
Energy Analyst Clyde Mallinson joins John Maytham to chat about the DA’s alternative plan for stabilising the country’s electricity grid. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Die voorsitter van die ANC se nasionale uitvoerende komitee vir ekonomiese transformasie, Zuko Godlimpi, sê die DA se beswaar teen swartbemagtiging is gebaseer op vals inligting. Godlimpi het tydens die vergadering van die nasionale uitvoerende komitee in Ekurhuleni gepraat. Hy het reageer op onlangse druk deur die DA om swart ekonomiese bemagtiging te vervang met sy eie Wetsontwerp op Ekonomiese Insluiting vir Almal:
Die ANC se sekretaris-generaal, Fikile Mbalula, sê die regering het swak gekommunikeer oor die 153 Palestynse asielsoekers. Hy het tydens die ANC se nasionale uitvoerende komiteevergadering gepraat en gesê veral die departement van binnelandse sake onder leiding van die DA se minister, Leon Schreiber, het versuim om burgers doeltreffend in te lig oor hierdie kwessie:
Rebecca Davis joins John Maytham each week to reflect on just how strange the news can be. From the most important to the very strange, John and Rebecca offer their view of what is happening in our world that makes it at times infuriating, at times inspirational but always fascinating. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To unpack what’s behind the ANC’s decline and whether the party has a viable path to renewal in the Western Cape, John Maytham speaks to Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, a respected political analyst and academic. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Veteran ANC leader Mathews Phosa, a former ANC Treasurer-general and Mpumalanga premier, tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that he doesn't take talk of renewal in the ANC seriously. It's spin, he says. "The election of 2024 showed that (the ANC) has died from 57% to 40%. If you think that was bad, as we stand now it is going to go down to 26% unless something traumatic happens ... there's too much spin. When you say want to renew, what are you renewing? You're not going to take rotten eggs and think that tomorrow they'll make a good omelet.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aubrey Masango speaks to Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh, Author, Academic and Political Commentator to discuss the key developments shaping South Africa’s political landscape unpack what all of these mean for governance, accountability, and South Africa’s place in the global arena. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh, ANC, DA, EFF, MKP, BBBEE, President Cyril Ramaphosa, G20 The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Die ANC is diep bekommerd oor noodoproepe deur 17 Suid-Afrikaanse burgers wat tans vasgekeer is in die konflikgebied in die Donbas-streek van Oekraïne. Volgens berigte is sestien mans van KwaZulu-Natal en een uit die Oos-Kaap gelok om by gewapende magte in die Rusland-Oekraïne-konflik aan te sluit, onder die dekmantel van winsgewende werksgeleenthede. ANC-woordvoerder Mahlengi Bhengu waarsku Suid-Afrikaanse burgers teen deelname aan buitelandse gewapende magte of die verlening van militêre bystand aan buitelandse regerings sonder magtiging:
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the AirPods Pro 3 and the future of the AirPods lineup as a whole. Apple introduced the AirPods Pro 3 in September, featuring a more refined design, improved active noise cancelation (ANC), enhanced sound quality, foam ear tips in five sizes, and heart rate monitoring for workouts. After using the AirPods Pro 3 for two months, we talk through our experience with the noticeably different fit, improved ANC, and more. We also discuss the reports from some users who are experiencing an ongoing static issue with the AirPods Pro 3. Apple does seem to be replacing affected units for customers who are bothered by the noise, which appears to be audible when ANC is active but no sound is playing. Other users have been hearing a high-pitched whine when on airplanes, which could be related to pressure. Not all AirPods Pro 3 units are experiencing the issue, but it sounds like Apple is investigating. Looking to the future, another version of the AirPods Pro 3 are expected to launch next year featuring infrared cameras for gesture controls and improved Vision Pro integration. This model is likely to be a more premium offering available alongside the current model at a higher price point. Apple is believed to be working on a next-generation H3 chip for future AirPods models. The AirPods 5 are in development, with two models just like the current version. The AirPods Max 2 are also in the works, touting a lighter design and likely a newer chip with features that are now noticeably absent from the device such as adaptive transparency and Siricommands. They are reportedly due to enter mass production in 2027 at the earliest. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/mac #rulapod
News24 assistant editor Pieter du Toit gives details to John Maytham on his latest column on former President Thabo Mbeki Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tyler considers Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage one of the best books of the last decade, and its author Jonny Steinberg one of the most underrated writers and thinkers—in North America, at least. Steinberg's particular genius lies in getting uncomfortably close to difficult truths through immersive research—spending 350 hours in police ride-alongs, years studying prison gangs and their century-old oral histories, following a Somali refugee's journey across East Africa—and then rendering what he finds with a novelist's emotional insight. Tyler and Jonny discuss why South African police only feel comfortable responding to domestic violence calls, how to fix policing, the ghettoization of crime, how prison gangs regulate behavior through century-old rituals, how apartheid led to mass incarceration and how it manifested in prisons, why Nelson Mandela never really knew his wife Winnie and the many masks they each wore, what went wrong with the ANC, why the judiciary maintained its independence but not its quality, whether Tyler should buy land in Durban, the art scene in Johannesburg, how COVID gave statism a new lease on life, why the best South African novels may still be ahead, his forthcoming biography of Cecil Rhodes, why English families weren't foolish to move to Rhodesia in the 1920s, where to take an ideal two-week trip around South Africa, and more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video on the new dedicated Conversations with Tyler channel. Recorded September 29th, 2025. Other ways to connect Follow us on X and Instagram Follow Tyler on X Sign up for our newsletter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here. Timestamps: 00:00:40 – Policing and crime in South Africa 00:11:15 – Prison culture 00:22:04 – Nelson and Winnie Mandela's marriage 00:24:47 – Was Winnie Mandela just a bad person? 00:29:20 – Nelson Mandela's masks 00:32:04 – Mandela's legacy and the ANC 00:36:51 – Reasons for optimism in South Africa 00:50:58 – His forthcoming biography of Cecil Rhodes 00:55:15 – Where to visit in South Africa
In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about why devs neglect their own websites, hosting shady projects (hypothetically), AI rules in version control, balancing side projects and family life, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:43 Why devs neglect their own websites (and how to convince your parents coding is a real job) 07:04 AirPods, Nothing Ear, and the ANC struggle 10:22 Shipping Syntax merch from Canada 12:43 Scott's update on Omarchy and Linux laptop life 18:05 What to do when a user account gets hacked (and how to prevent it) 21:33 Should you commit LLM context files and AI-generated docs to Git? 25:27 How to balance career, side projects, and family life 29:25 Building and hosting a “legally dubious” website 33:27 Best practices for dealing with images 42:46 Where to find Wes' awesome wallpapers 44:19 Can you trust services with a generous free tier? ServerlessHorrors 50:32 Do we still use GIFs? 52:23 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs 55:59 Brought to you by Sentry.io Sick Picks Scott: Mkv-Quicklook Wes: Momofuku Sweet & Savory Korean BBQ Sauce Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads
Fresh off a day filled with new Apple products, The Verge's ground team reports back on everything they've seen — and touched. Allison Johnson walks us through the new iPhone Air, iPhone 17, and iPhone 17 Pro lineups, making sense of all the new camera features and wondering just how thin a phone really can be. After that, Victoria Song talks about why the AirPods Pro 3 may have been the big hit of the day, plus all the details on the three new models of Apple Watch. Finally, Jake Kastrenakes tells us about his first experience live at an Apple event, explains the appeal of a crossbody strap, and has a theory about why an orange phone is such a big deal. Further reading: The eight biggest announcements during Apple's iPhone Air event | The Verge All the news from Apple's iPhone 17 event | The Verge Apple announces the ultra-slim iPhone Air | The Verge iPhone Air hands-on | The Verge Apple iPhone 17 hands-on | The Verge Apple's iPhone 17 Pro has the biggest battery of any iPhone | The Verge Apple's iPhone 17 drops the Plus, but gains a bigger, faster display | The Verge iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max: our initial hands-on impressions | The Verge The 2TB iPhone 17 Pro Max costs $1,999. | The Verge The iPhone 17 comes with Apple's new in-house networking chip | The Verge Apple's new iPhone Air accessories include a slim MagSafe battery, TechWoven case, and crossbody strap Apple's new MagSafe battery is only designed for the new iPhone Air | The Verge All right, what new Apple stuff are we buying? | The Verge The new iPhones all have Center Stage front-facing cameras | The Verge Apple announces AirPods Pro 3 with ‘world's best ANC' and heart rate sensing | The Verge The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has 42 hours of battery life and satellite connectivity | The Verge Apple announces new entry-level $249 Apple Watch SE 3 with always-on display | The Verge The iPhone Air's battery pack is slim, but not as slim as the iPhone Air Apple's new MagSafe battery is only designed for the new iPhone Air Phone 17 Pro “clear” case that is MOSTLY NOT CLEAR Apple barely talked about AI at its big iPhone 17 event | The Verge iOS 26 is out on September 15th | The Verge Apple's macOS Tahoe 26 update releases September 15th | The Verge Apple reveals iPadOS 26 release date | The Verge Apple will launch watchOS 26 on September 15th | The Verge Apple's using more recycled materials in its iPhones and watches Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices