Podcasts about Pretoria

Joining Amy MacIver, is Orrin Singh, Eyewitness News correspondent, who has been following the Madlanga Commission proceedings and brings us the latest from Pretoria. 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.

China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations delivers another letter to the UN chief, rejecting Japan's arguments over the Taiwan region (01:10). Two former French prime ministers share expectations for President Macron's state visit to China this week (15:39). The South African president dismisses a threat from Washington to exclude Pretoria from next year's G20 Summit (24:41).

Aubrey Masango chats with Dr Patrick Ngassa Piotie, the Chairperson of the Diabetes Alliance and co-founder of the University of Pretoria's Diabetes Research Centre to discuss diabetes and why it should be declared a national public health emergency. Tags: 702, Aubrey Maasango show, Bra Aubrey, Diabetes, r Patrick Ngassa Piotie, Department of Health, Kidney disease, Insulin resistance 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.

America just slapped us with tariffs, cut aid and offered ‘evacuation plans' to a few Afrikaner white farmers, basically telling us we messed up. You might be asking yourself, what's up with this beef again between the US and SA? Last week, Trump posted on social media (Truth Social) that the US would bar South Africa from the next G20 Summit, hosted in Miami in 2026, a direct reaction to what he called Pretoria's mistreatment of white farmers, alleging “killing white people” and “human-rights abuses”. He followed that up with a suspension of US subsidies and financial aid to South Africa. The official statement from the South African government described Trump's post as “regrettable” and “not substantiated by fact,” rejecting claims that any group in SA is facing systemic “genocide.” In response, last night President Ramaphosa addressed the nation, calling the US move “punitive,” stressing SA's sovereignty and affirming SA's right to sit at the G20 “in its own name and right.” Relations that were already tense have now escalated into a near-full breakdown of diplomatic goodwill. Stacey and J Sbu were joined by renowned comedian Carvin H Goldstone to discuss this topic. If you missed it live, listen in!

The Springboks finished the 2025 season in style with a 73-0 demolition of Wales in Cardiff YESTERDAY, inflicting a record home defeat on their hosts. It was the second worst defeat in Wales' history behind the 96-13 hammering handed out by the Springboks in Pretoria in 1998.Meanwhile in continental soccer, Kaizer Chiefs snatched a last-gasp 1-all draw against Egyptian giants Zamalek in their CAF Confederation Cup Group C encounter at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane YESTERDAY afternoon. To review these intriguing matches, Jon Gericke spoke to Simon Burke, SABC sports reporter

Acting Police Minister, Professor Firoz Cachalia says the biggest takeaway from the latest quarterly crime statistics is the clear picture they provide of crime trends across the first half of the 2025/26 financial year. Cachalia made these remarks during the release of the Quarterly Crime Statistics for the first and second quarters of the 2025/26 financial year at a press briefing in Pretoria. He says the statistics remain an important tool for measuring progress and guiding the country's crime‑fighting response and in restoring public trust in the police is critical. The data is critical for identifying hotspots, adjusting policing strategies and improving accountability within the criminal‑justice cluster and tackling gang violence. For more on the crime stats, Jon Gericke spoke to National Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Friday morning, the 28th of November, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start in the Book of Leviticus 3:1:‘When his offering is a sacrifice of a peace offering…” Then we go straight to the New Testament in the Gospel of John 14:27. Jesus says: ”Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.“ The dove, the symbol of peace. It symbolises peace and also new beginnings. If we remember Noah's Ark when the whole world was flooded, the dove returned when the rain stopped, after everything had settled, with an olive branch in it's beak, signifying the end of the flood and new life and new beginnings. Yes, the dove is also the symbol of the Holy Spirit. At Jesus' baptism, at the Jordan river, remember, the Holy Spirit came down in the form of a dove and settled on the Lord. The dove represents reconciliation, mom, dad, brother, sister, reconciliation between God and man. If we look at Matthew 5:9: ”Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.” We named this farm that we are on at the moment “Shalom” and we named it almost fifty years ago. When we arrived with our truck and trailer from Zambia, with our little children, they were just babies. I will never forget, I'd come home for a bit of lunch, in those days there were no cellphones, we had the old crank system on the telephones, two shorts, one long! Do you remember that? Yes, the older people do, the younger people have no idea. We got a phone call from the Deeds Office in Pretoria. They said, ”We have just approved the subdivision of your farm; we need a new name.” I shouted through to the bedroom, ”Jill, I've got the Deeds Office on the phone. They need a name for the farm.” This was before we became Christians. "Give us a name quickly, any name.” I heard that beautiful voice come through and say, ”Call it Shalom.” I said to the Deeds Office, ”The name is Shalom.” And those of you who know us well will agree that the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ has really blessed many multitudes on this farm. His name is Jesus, the Prince of Peace.Have a wonderful day and go out and sow peace.Goodbye.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Nasiphi Moyo, Mayor of Tshwane, about the sweeping clean-up operation currently underway in Pretoria’s inner city. Over the past week, several buildings posing as bars, clubs, and “gentlemen’s spots” have been shut down after authorities uncovered that they were operating as fronts for brothels, human trafficking networks, and a range of illicit activities. City enforcement teams have been combing through the CBD, closing unsafe establishments, arresting suspects, and enforcing by-laws that have long gone ignored. The raids have also revealed undocumented workers, drug dens, and troubling signs of collusion between certain city officials and criminal operators. As frustration grows among residents demanding safer streets and a revitalised capital, Mayor Moyo says this is only the first phase of a broader effort to reclaim the city. She joins us this morning to unpack what’s happening on the ground and outline what comes next in Tshwane’s aggressive clean-up campaign. 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.

South Africa has hit back at US President Donald Trump's decision to bar the country from the 2026 G20 Summit in Miami. President Cyril Ramaphosa described Trump's comments as "regrettable" and based on "misinformation". The controversy stems from South Africa hosting the G20 Summit in Johannesburg earlier this year, which was hailed as a success. The US boycotted the event, citing alleged human rights abuses against white farmers in South Africa, a claim Pretoria denies. For more we're joined by Supra Mahumapelo, Chairperson of Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Jeanine De Nysschen, Global Product Manager for Fibosel at Trouw Nutrition, unpacks how yeast-derived beta-glucans enhance immune health in pets. She explains their molecular structure, biological mode of action, and how gentle extraction methods preserve functionality. Learn how functional ingredients like Fibosel are shaping the future of proactive pet nutrition. Listen now on all major platforms!“Yeast beta-glucans form complex three-dimensional structures that act as keys, unlocking immune cell responses and enhancing natural defense systems.”Meet the guest: Jeanine De Nysschen is the Global Product Manager for Fibosel at Trouw Nutrition, specializing in yeast-derived functional ingredients for animal and pet nutrition. With a Master's degree in Animal Science from the University of Pretoria, she focuses on connecting scientific research with practical nutrition to support immunity, gut health, and resilience in pets. Liked this one? Don't stop now — Here's what we think you'll love!Don't miss the chance to be part of the Pet Food Inner Circle!Join now and connect with leading experts in pet nutrition: https://petfoodinnercircle.com/What will you learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:06) Introduction(04:25) Beta-glucan structure(09:19) Immune mechanism(12:43) Product differentiation(17:59) Pet nutrition research(24:52) Practical supplementation(28:47) Final QuestionsThe Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Trouw Nutrition* Kemin- Biorigin

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, currently in Pretoria’s Kgosi Mampuru Maximum Security Prison, is set to testify before Parliament’s ad hoc committee probing police corruption and interference in policing. But he almost didn’t, as he tried to delay his testimony saying he is not prepared. Lester Kiewit speaks to Action SA MP Dereleen James why it is critical the investigation not be hampered by Matlala getting cold feet. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i 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/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Prosecuting Authority's Men Ambassadors are hosting a silent picket in Pretoria today to mark the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV campaign. Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Anton du Plessis will deliver a keynote address at the event, which aims to show the NPA's commitment to combating Gender-Based Violence and Femicide. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Mkhuseli Jokani, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions in the Sexual Offences and Community Affairs (SOCA)

Welcome to episode 121 of The Journey Is the Reward!All good flights must come to an end, and sadly, the incredible 15-day Southern Africa adventure of a lifetime is concluding! Join Brian and crew as their journey wraps up and they depart Botswana.  Fortunately, he remembers to pull out the microphone at the airport lounge to capture a fantastic conversation with the rest of the crew: Barb, Jim, Gerrit, and Malin. It's a bittersweet moment as the group parts ways, with Gerrit and Malin flying off to Windhoek, Namibia, while Barb, Jim, and Brian head to Johannesburg for the final leg of their "flight plan." This last push includes important city sightseeing in both Johannesburg and Pretoria, one last chance for thrilling game drive, and immersive museum visits. Of course, the trip wouldn't be complete without a crucial stop for souvenirs! The crew made sure they filled their suitcases with treasures and gifts discovered at the Artisan Market at the Rosebank Mall for everyone back home. It seems like only yesterday the trip started, but a very quick 15 days later, the adventure was over, sealed with the memory of the utterly soul-stirring, goosebump-inducing sounds of the Madalitso Youth Choir! You'll hear their poignant Welcome and Goodbye songs, recorded straight from the Royal Livingston Hotel in Zambia, adding pure magic to this final African episode.

Global money manager Sean Peche warns of US market fragility while unusually endorsing Pretoria's diplomatic approach toward Donald Trump. Locally, investors received welcome news as Naspers and Prosus posted robust half-year results, bolstering retirement portfolios. Anglo American gains ground after BHP's retreat, Netcare shows profit resilience despite high interest costs and a positive tailpiece for major SA corporates.

Pour la première fois, ile sommet du G20 se tient en Afrique, plus précisément en Afrique du Sud, qui assure la présidence tournante du groupe. Mais cette première historique a été marquée par un boycott frontal des États-Unis, avec en toile de fond des tensions croissantes entre Washington et Pretoria. Malgré les pressions, le président Cyril Ramaphosa a réussi faire adopter un texte par l'ensemble des dirigeants rassemblés.

South Africa's foreign minister Ronald Lamola speaks to Talk to Al Jazeera about the mysterious arrival of a flight carrying Palestinians, why authorities were blindsided, and what the incident reveals about the networks moving people out of Gaza. He also discusses South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, the country's G20 summit, and how Pretoria sees its role in a rapidly shifting global order shaped by conflict, diplomatic pressure and competing visions of justice.

The US is essentially boycotting this weekend's G20 summit in South Africa over accusations that the white Afrikaners are ‘being killed and slaughtered' and that white farmers are having their land ‘illegally confiscated. The South African government say the claims are "widely discredited and unsupported by reliable evidence". Today we speak to BBC correspondent Andrew Harding, who lived and worked in South Africa for over a decade, to find out where these claims came from. Producers: Sam Chantarasak and Xandra EllinExecutive producer: China CollinsSenior news editor: China Collins Mix: Travis Evans Photo: Afrikaner farmers rally to show support for President Trump in Pretoria, South Africa. Credit: Kim Ludbrook/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

Die Withuis sê Amerika sal nie deelneem aan amptelike besprekings by die naweek se G20-leiersberaad in Johannesburg nie. Sy Chargé d'Affaires by die ambassade in Pretoria, Marc Dillard, sal egter Sondag die oorhandigingseremonie by die presidensie bywoon. Dit volg nadat president Cyril Ramaphosa gesê het hulle het ʼn kennisgewing van Amerika ontvang dat hulle wel die beraad sal bywoon. Die Withuis se perssekretaris, Karoline Leavitt, sê Ramaphosa se verklaring is vals:

Pippa Hudson speaks to Professor Siona O’Connell — an academic, curator, and filmmaker from the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Humanities about her new documentary called UnRest. It takes us back to the 2003 discovery of human remains at Prestwich Street in Green Point — a site believed to hold the graves of enslaved and displaced people from the 18th and 19th centuries. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 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.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Institute for Global Dialogue senior research fellow, Sanusha Naidu, to provide a round out of the biggest politics stories this week. These covered SAPS commissioner confirming 121 KZN political killing dockets sat idle in Pretoria; MPs brushing off activist Mary de Haas’ details of KZN PKTT ‘abuse and torture’ as hearsay; Ramaphosa pushes back amid growing ANC tensions; and the developments in diplomacy around G20 Summit. 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.

Returning to the TechCentral Show is ICT regulatory expert Dominic Cull, founder of Ellipsis and regulatory advisor to the Internet Service Providers' Association. Cull recently attended communications minister Solly Malatsi's policy colloquium in Pretoria – the first under a non-ANC communications minister. Cull says there is a discernibly different tone from Malatsi compared to his predecessors: more openness, more willingness to engage stakeholders and a stronger focus on evidence-based policymaking. However, while the intent is encouraging, South Africa's ICT policy environment remains inconsistent, slow and fragmented. In the podcast, Cull discusses: • Malatsi's policy colloquium and what came out of it • The state of ICT policy and regulation in South Africa • The biggest policy bottlenecks holding back growth in the ICT sector • Why government doesn't fully grasp the economic impact of digital infrastructure • The latest on the next spectrum auction • The EU's decision to hand much of the 6GHz band to mobile operators – and why South Africa shouldn't blindly copy it • What's needed to fix the Rica legislation • Why Starlink isn't coming to South Africa anytime soon Cull also shares the top priority areas he'd focus on in 2026 if he was minister of communications. It's a great discussion – don't miss it! TechCentral

Following a video going viral of a woman shopper in Pretoria chastising two women diners for wearing full niqabs and “not showing respect” to the “western” country which has “given them a home”, we ask the question on whether there is a rise in islamophobia in South Africa. Lester Kiewit speaks to Farid Esack, Professor Emeritus in the study of Islam, and also the former Gender Equality Commissioner. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i 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/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Les dirigeants des plus grandes économies du monde se retrouvent à partir de samedi 22 novembre à Johannesburg pour un sommet du G20, le premier de l'histoire sur le continent africain. Pretoria entend peser pour obtenir des engagements sur l'allègement de la dette des pays en développement et sur la lutte contre les inégalités, à l'heure où son économie enregistre quelques succès. Les G20 arrive au meilleur des moments pour l'Afrique du Sud. Depuis le mois dernier, le pays n'est plus considéré à risque en matière de blanchiment d'argent. Le Gafi (Groupe d'action financière) l'organisme international de lutte contre ces pratiques a sorti Pretoria de sa fameuse liste « grise » au nom de ses réformes pour plus de transparence.  Une bonne nouvelle n'arrivant jamais seule, vendredi 14 novembre, c'est l'une des trois grandes agences de notation S&P qui a relevé d'un cran la note du pays. Une première en 20 ans. Concrètement la note de crédit à long terme — sorte de note de confiance" sur la qualité de la dette du pays — est passée de "BB-" à "B.B". Pour donner une idée, c'est un peu comme si l'Afrique du Sud passait de 8 à 9/20. Certes, ce n'est pas encore la moyenne, mais c'est un signal fort, un gage de confiance pour les investisseurs. Et cela devrait permettre à Pretoria des taux d'intérêts moins élevés et donc d'emprunter moins cher sur les marchés.  Redresser les finances publiques  La confiance des investisseurs s'explique en partie par les efforts de la coalition au pouvoir pour redresser les finances publiques. Non seulement l'Afrique du Sud collecte plus d'argent via l'impôt, mais elle le collecte aussi mieux. Le budget présenté la dernière semaine prévoit une hausse des recettes. Autre point positif : le plan de libéralisation de l'économie lancé par le président Cyril Ramaphosa qui vise encourager les partenariats publics/privés dans des secteurs clés: les trains, les ports ou encore l'énergie. L'agence de notation S&P cite une réussite. Le cas de la compagnie d'électricité publique Eskom qui a enregistré le mois dernier son premier bénéfice net en huit ans. Les coupures de courant sont moins fréquentes dans le pays, ce qui pénalise moins les entreprises et favorise la croissance.  Pays le plus inégalitaire au monde Après une décennie de croissance atone, les prévisions ont été revues à la hausse. Le PIB pourrait progresser de près de 2% en moyenne sur les trois prochaines années (1,8% en moyenne sur les trois prochaines années selon les prévisions du Trésor) Et l'inflation, reste maitrisée. La banque centrale table sur une hausse des prix de 3% en moyenne, contre à 3% et 6% auparavant.  Pourtant, tout n'est pas rose. Le principal défi de Pretoria reste son taux de chômage qui dépasse les 30% Et c'est encore pire chez les jeunes : un sur deux est sans travail. L'Afrique du Sud ne créé pas assez d'emplois par rapport à sa population, et les inégalités se creusent. Plus de 30 ans après la fin de l'apartheid, le pays peine à gommer les disparités raciales. D'après la Banque mondiale, l'Afrique du Sud reste le pays le plus inégalitaire au monde.  À lire aussiAfrique du Sud: à Soweto, la ruée vers l'or continue de toucher les populations pauvres plus de 100 ans plus tard

Send us a textThe Greater Kruger National Park currently has an elephant population of over 31,000 animals. This is just not sustainable.There are no easy or "warm & fuzzy" answers to this. This podcast lays out a bit of the history of the "elephant management" issues, where it comes from, some of the main players in the ongoing debate - and the final question: How do we fix it?======================================Here are some selected references:Barnes, R. F. W., Craig, G. C. & Dublin, H. T. (2010). The African Elephant: Status, Ecology and Management. Cambridge University Press.Cumming, D. H. M. (1997). “Elephants, woodlands and biodiversity in southern Africa.” South African Journal of Science, 93(5): 231–236.Ferreira, S. M. et al. (2023). “Spatial trends in elephant populations in Kruger National Park.” Koedoe, 65(1): a1714.Helm, C. & O'Connor, T. G. (2012). “Woody vegetation structure and composition under different elephant impacts in Kruger National Park.” African Journal of Ecology, 50(4): 404–413.O'Connor, T. G., Goodman, P. S., & Clegg, B. (2007). “A functional hypothesis of the threat of local extirpation of woody plants by elephants in Africa.” Biological Conservation, 136(3): 329–345.Owen-Smith, N. & Kerley, G. I. H. (2020). “Elephants and fire in savanna ecosystems.” Ecological Applications, 30(3): e02017.SANParks Research Report 2023–24. South African National Parks Research and Scientific Services Directorate, Pretoria.Conservation Action Trust (2023). “Elephant carrying capacity is an antiquated concept.”The Road Trip SA app is available for downloadDo you want to visit and explore South Africa? Touch Africa Safaris

Send us a textThe Greater Kruger National Park currently has an elephant population of over 31,000 animals. This is just not sustainable.There are no easy or "warm & fuzzy" answers to this. This podcast lays out a bit of the history of the "elephant management" issues, where it comes from, some of the main players in the ongoing debate - and the final question: How do we fix it?======================================Here are some selected references:Barnes, R. F. W., Craig, G. C. & Dublin, H. T. (2010). The African Elephant: Status, Ecology and Management. Cambridge University Press.Cumming, D. H. M. (1997). “Elephants, woodlands and biodiversity in southern Africa.” South African Journal of Science, 93(5): 231–236.Ferreira, S. M. et al. (2023). “Spatial trends in elephant populations in Kruger National Park.” Koedoe, 65(1): a1714.Helm, C. & O'Connor, T. G. (2012). “Woody vegetation structure and composition under different elephant impacts in Kruger National Park.” African Journal of Ecology, 50(4): 404–413.O'Connor, T. G., Goodman, P. S., & Clegg, B. (2007). “A functional hypothesis of the threat of local extirpation of woody plants by elephants in Africa.” Biological Conservation, 136(3): 329–345.Owen-Smith, N. & Kerley, G. I. H. (2020). “Elephants and fire in savanna ecosystems.” Ecological Applications, 30(3): e02017.SANParks Research Report 2023–24. South African National Parks Research and Scientific Services Directorate, Pretoria.Conservation Action Trust (2023). “Elephant carrying capacity is an antiquated concept.”The Road Trip SA app is available for downloadDo you want to visit and explore South Africa? Touch Africa Safaris

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Nkalakatha Boys musician about a truly unique musical experience bringing Kwaito to the symphonic stage. This Sunday, Zola, the Nkalakatha Boys (including Mandoza’s son), and Trompies will unite for a powerful fusion of township sound and orchestral grandeur. Picture Nkalakatha lifted by sweeping violins or Mdlwembe reimagined with a full choir and rich cellos, that’s the magic of Kwaito in Symphony, live at the Opera Theatre at the SA State Theatre in Pretoria. 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.

Send us a textA new report on health and climate change paints the grimmest picture yet about what's going on – not just that 2024 was the hottest year on record, but evidence that many governments have stopped even pretending to try to do anything about it.The 2025 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change finds that more than half a million people die every year from heat-related causes, up 23 percent since the 1990s. Air pollution just from wildfire smoke was linked to 154,000 deaths in 2024. And 2.5 million people die every year because of the continued burning of fossil fuels, the report says.But Dr. Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi, Professor of Climate Change, Food Systems, and Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and Director of the Lancet Countdown in Africa, says it's not all bad news. Communities, people acting in groups, city governments, and others can make a difference.“We do have the power,” says Tafadzwa, who joins One World, One Health host Maggie Fox in this episode to talk about the report and what he sees for the future.African nations, especially, have the opportunity to show the way as they build cities that take advantage of clean energy, says Tafadzwa, who is also a professor in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Future Africa, at the University of Pretoria in South Africa.The report finds hope in this trend, and estimates 160,000 lives are being saved annually as communities shift away from coal and enjoy cleaner air.Listen as Tafadzwa describes some of the successes in fighting climate change and what people and communities can do to encourage their governments to act.

Die afgetrede adjunkhoof van die Ekurhuleni Metropolisie, Revo Spies, sê blou ligte in privaat hande is gevaarlik, want misdadigers kan hulle as polisie voordoen. Spies het voor die Madlanga-kommissie in Pretoria verwys na News24-berigte dat voertuie, wat met sakeman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala verbind word, onwettig as EMPD-motors geregistreer is. Hy waarsku dat blou ligte die polisie én die publiek in gevaar stel en slegs deur wetstoepassing gebruik moet word:

Die politieke ontleder Dirk Kotzé sê die beslaglegging op die geskorste polisieminister, Senzo Mchunu, se elektroniese toestelle dui daarop dat ondersoekprosesse begin versnel. Die KwaZulu-Natalse taakspan vir politieke moorde het vanoggend vyf toestelle by Mchunu se huis in Pretoria afgeneem te midde van 'n ondersoek na beweerde politieke inmenging en korrupsie in die regstelsel. Kotzé het aan Newzroom Afrika gesê sodra die ondersoek afgehandel is, sal dit duidelik word wat gevind is:

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Consumer Journalist, Wendy Knowler about a Pretoria woman who made a booking for three nights in a Cape Town hotel, and then cancelled within the hour. But she was told she had to forfeit every cent of that payment, because of the hotel’s no refund policy. Relebogile and Wendy chat to Consumer Goods and Services Ombud, Lee Soobrathi about the legalities around “no refund” policies on accommodation bookings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die Nobelpryswenner en ekonoom Joseph Stiglitz sê globale ongelykheid is 'n ernstige probleem wat gesondheid, onderwys en die ekonomie raak. Hy en die uitvoerende direkteur van UNAids, Winnie Byanyima, het 'n verslag oor ongelykheid aan president Cyril Ramaphosa by die Uniegebou in Pretoria oorhandig. Stiglitz stel 'n internasionale paneel oor ongelykheid voor om regerings te lei oor billiker beleide. Hy het die G20 aangespoor om op te tree, aangesien ongelykheid 'n keuse is wat met kennis en samewerking aangespreek kan word:

Le salon Acces organisé par la plateforme «Music in Africa» rassemble, chaque année, les acteurs continentaux du monde de la musique. Et la semaine dernière, c'est à Pretoria, en Afrique du Sud, qu'ils ont pu échanger, pendant trois jours, pour analyser les modèles économiques possibles et les solutions pour que les artistes africains bénéficient davantage de leur musique. De notre correspondante de retour de Pretoria, Bien qu'il reste encore de taille modeste par rapport au reste du monde, le secteur musical africain connaît une forte progression : selon la dernière étude de la Fédération internationale de l'industrie phonographique (IFPI), les revenus de la musique enregistrée en Afrique subsaharienne se sont accrus de plus de 22% en 2024, dépassant pour la première fois les 100 millions de dollars. Mais pour le chanteur et producteur sud-africain, Zakes Bantwini, les artistes n'obtiennent pas forcément de retombées financières : « C'est magnifique de voir que, dans différentes régions du monde, les gens apprécient désormais la musique africaine. Mais il faut que cela se reflète dans nos comptes bancaires. Pour l'instant, ça ne se traduit pas vraiment comme ça, mais comme je le dis souvent, c'est à nous d'essayer de changer les choses. »  Le manque d'infrastructures Sur place, le secteur est encore trop peu structuré et développé, et les artistes africains doivent continuer à dépendre des marchés mondiaux, comme l'explique Dolapo Amusat, créateur et directeur de la plateforme nigériane We Talk Sound : « Même si on observe un véritable boom, le manque d'infrastructures sur le continent empêche cette croissance de bénéficier pleinement aux artistes. Prenons l'exemple du Nigeria : comment voulez-vous organiser une tournée ? Il n'y a pas toujours d'infrastructures adéquates, les problèmes de sécurité persistent. De plus, du côté des plateformes de streaming, beaucoup de gens continuent à consommer la musique illégalement ou n'ont pas les moyens de payer les abonnements. Résultat : les artistes gagnent très peu d'argent sur leur marché local, et finissent donc par privilégier l'Europe ou les États-Unis, là où se trouvent les revenus — ce qui affaiblit l'écosystème africain. » Et pour la chanteuse Solange Cesarovna, co-fondatrice de la Société cap-verdienne de musique (SCM), il est aussi primordial que les artistes s'informent sur leurs droits : « Je pense que la chose la plus importante qu'il faut viser, pour devenir professionnel, c'est d'acquérir les connaissances. Et bien souvent, nous, les créateurs, nous sommes fascinés par notre processus créatif, et tout le travail autour de la musique en elle-même. Sauf que pour être professionnel, il faut aussi comprendre l'autre versant, la façon dont les affaires fonctionnent, même si on n'a pas l'âme d'un entrepreneur : c'est vital afin de conclure des contrats. » Solange Cesarovna soutient d'ailleurs la plateforme CLIP qui veut justement aider les créateurs à mieux comprendre les droits de propriété intellectuelle, pour réclamer leur dû. À lire aussiÀ Pretoria, le continent cherche à récolter les fruits de sa révolution musicale

Financial strategist and American analyst Matt Chancey joins Alec Hogg to unpack the significance of Donald Trump's pick for US ambassador to South Africa, Brent Bozell. Known for his fierce media criticism and conservative influence, Bozell's arrival could mark a turning point in US-SA relations. Chancey explains what Bozell's appointment means for trade, diplomacy, and the ideological balance between Washington and Pretoria — and why South Africans should pay close attention.

Can women earn more than their partners and still be happy at home? How does a higher income affect family dynamics and the division of household chores? Datshiane Navanayagam talks to an author in the UK and a South African academic who've researched the issues.Dr Bianca Parry is a social psychology lecturer at University College London. While working at the Centre for Mediation in Africa (CMA) at the University of Pretoria, she carried out several research projects on female breadwinners, focusing on the experiences of marginalised and vulnerable communities.Melissa Hogenboom is an award-winning science writer and author (she also works for BBC Studios, the commercial arm of the BBC). Her latest book is called Breadwinners: and other power dynamics that influence your life. She draws on socio-economic research and dozens of candid interviews with female breadwinners, stay-at-home dads and same-sex couples about how unequal earnings affect relationships.Produced by Jane Thurlow(Image: (L) Dr Bianca Parry credit Mariki Uitenweerde. (R), Melissa Hogenboom credit Fran Gomez de Villaboa.)

Kaapstad verwelkom die Hooggeregshof in Pretoria se bevel dat die Nasionale Energiereguleerder van Suid-Afrika nuwe tydlyne moet instel vir sy proses om munisipale elektrisiteitstariewe goed te keur. Die hof het bevind Nersa se proses om die tariewe goed te keur sonder om behoorlike kostestudies en openbare-deelnameprosesse uit te voer, is ongrondwetlik. Kaapstad se burgemeester, Geordin Hill-Lewis, sê inwoners in alle munisipaliteite sal nou voordeel trek uit groter deursigtigheid in besluite oor die vasstelling van elektrisiteitstariewe:

Die Hooggeregshof in Pretoria het bevind Nersa se proses om munisipale elektrisiteitstariewe goed te keur, is ongrondwetlik. Die hof het beslis Nersa het versuim om behoorlike kostebepalings te doen en openbaredeelname-prosesse te volg. AfriForum het die saak met koste gewen en nuwe sperdatums vir openbare deelname verseker voor tariewe goedgekeur word. Die hof het Nersa beveel om besluite teen Mei 2026 af te handel. Deidré Steffens van AfriForum sê die uitspraak is ʼn oorwinning vir alle elektrisiteitsverbruikers:

Bongani Bingwa speaks with columnist and essayist Ismail Lagardien, who provides analysis on the week’s key political developments including the DA’s motion of no confidence against Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi amid pushback from the ANC, EFF, and MK Party; Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale’s appearance before Parliament’s ad hoc committee; and revelations from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria exposing deep dysfunction within South Africa’s law enforcement agencies. 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.

US-South Africa relations stand at a pivotal moment, shaped by the arrival of a new US ambassador and the shifting balance of power between Washington and Beijing. Meanwhile, Mozambique's embattled gas projects face mounting terrorist threats, raising urgent questions about South Africa's regional influence, economic resilience, and the growing pressures of migration across southern Africa.

Prof. Adré Schreuder, buitengewone professor aan die Universiteit van Pretoria, gesels oor die jongste indeks vir verbruikerstevredenheid in die mediese fondsbedryf. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

Aubrey Masango speaks to Dr Nasiphi Moya, Mayor of the City of Tshwane on the allegations of irregular expenditure on water tankers in the city. They also touch on ways in which the City of Tshwane is working to address the issues raised by the residents. Tags: 702, The Aubrey Masango Show, Aubrey Masango, Current Affairs, Dr Nasiphi Moya, City of Tshwane, Pretoria, Water, R777 million, Tankers, Bronkhorspruit, Infrastructure 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.

In this episode of The Compendium, we revisit the tragic story of Reeva Steenkamp and the night she was killed by Oscar Pistorius. From the rise of the Blade Runner to the shocking Valentine's Day shooting in Pretoria, we examine the trial, the verdict, and the controversy that followed. Exploring themes of manslaughter, parole, and South Africa's crime culture, this episode asks: who was Reeva, and what does her story reveal about justice and violence? We give you just the Compendium, but if you want more, here are our resources: Oscar Pistorius: Behind the Door – by Mandy Wiener One Tragic Night: The Shooting of Reeva Steenkamp – by Barry Bateman & Mandy Wiener Oscar Pistorius: The Trial of the Blade Runner (2018) – by BBC Host & Show Info Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they're your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people. Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin Trailer Music: Stealy Move by Soundroll Community & Calls to Action ⭐ Review & follow on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts

Die nasionale ballistiese hoof van die polisie, Mishak Mkhabela, het aan die Madlanga-kommissie gesê die reeksnommer van 'n vuurwapen wat in die moord op die ingenieur Armand Swart gebruik is en waarvan die reeksnommer aanvanklik onleesbaar was, is later in 'n laboratorium in Amanzimtoti in KwaZulu-Natal herwin. Mkhabela van die Forensiese Wetenskaplaboratorium in Silverton, Pretoria sê 'n tydlyn sal toon hoe vuurwapens wat in die Swart-saak gebruik is, met ander misdade verbind word. Hy het meer oor hulle reeksnommer-herwinning:

Die polisie se senior forensiese ontleder, Solomon Modisane, het onthul dat dieselfde AK-47-geweer gebruik is in die moorde op die ingenieur Armand Swart, DJ Sumbody, DJ Vintos en die sakeman Don Tindleni. Modisane, wat vanaf 'n ander bestemming voor die Madlanga-kommissie getuig, sê die patroondoppies op al vier misdaadtonele stem ooreen onder mikroskopiese ontleding. Hy beskryf dit as bisar dat die vuurwapen wat in die moord op Swart gebruik is, in Pretoria sowel as Amanzimtoti in KwaZulu-Natal ondersoek is:

Pippa speaks to Dr Hafiza Parkar, a new PhD graduate from the University of Pretoria about a truly groundbreaking development that could change the way doctors treat burns, ulcers, and other complex wounds. Her work focuses on developing 3D-bioprinted, personalised “natural” skin substitutes — a potential game-changer for reconstructive medicine. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 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 DA sê die uitspraak teen Jacob Zuma oor sy regskoste wat deur die staat betaal word, is ʼn oorwinning vir Suid-Afrika en die beskerming van belastingbetalersgeld. Die Hooggeregshof in Pretoria het die oudpresident opdrag gegee om 28,9 miljoen Suid-Afrikaanse rand aan regskoste te betaal wat onregmatig deur die staat befonds is. Zuma moet die skuld binne 60 dae vereffen. Willie Aucamp van die DA sê die publiek moet ingelig bly oor die vordering om die fondse te herwin:

How do we act as a mission force that changes the world? Johnathan Atkins imparts a vision to preach the gospel to and disciple the next generation in order to impact the world. Johnathan is the Lead Pastor of Every Nation Tshwane—Willows in Pretoria, South Africa.

Jean Ward is a web developer, graphic designer, imaging specialist, and independent Mars researcher from Pretoria, South Africa.Mr. Ward earned two academic degrees in telecommunications and  electronic commerce, and currently works as an information technology specialist at Telkom, South Africa's leading telecommunications company.The majority of his Mars research involves sifting through thousands of orbiter photographs published on NASA's website. Some of his discoveries have been featured on The History Channel's The UnXplained with William Shatner.ContactTwitter / XJean Ward's Megalithic MarsVideosYouTubeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Where did Elon Musk's epic ambitions begin? In search of clues we return to his sheltered youth in apartheid South Africa, a world engineered for white supremacy. Along the way, we connect the dots between a bizarre White House ambush of South African president Cyril Ramaphosa to teenage Elon's ego-powered quests in video games. Finally, was his “draft dodge” from military service a moral act or an opportunist's exit?Guests in this episode include:Rudolph Pienaar, childhood friend of Elon MuskWill Shoki, South African journalist and writerTopics in this episode include:Donald Trump's Oval Office ambush of President Cyril Ramaphosa with conspiracy theories about an anti-white Afrikaaner farmer genocide, or “white genocide” in South AfricaElon Musk's South African childhood, including his time at Pretoria Boys High School and his approach to fantasy role playing video gamesApartheid and structural white privilege/supremacy The South African Border War, conscription and draft-dodging

By 1876 the Sotho, Tswana, Venda, Pedi, the amaXhosa had all managed to secure for themselves a fairly easy access to firearms. The Griqualand Diamond fields ignited what could be called a small arms race on the veld. There was supposedly an arms embargo on blacks instituted by the British government two decades before, but this was frequently broken. In the Cape colony and Griqualand west diamond fields, the trade in firearms depended on two technicalities. Importers of these weapons had to deposit a bond which indicated to whom they were going to sell the guns. Because the colonies used these bonds or tariffs which is probably a more accurate description, as a source of revenue, the procedure was applied creatively. The second technicality was that Africans needed a magistrates permit to buy guns. Because the demand for labour was so extreme particularly in the diamond fields, this permit system was ignored by most of the miners. The winter of 1876 settled hard across the Transvaal. At night, the frost lay white along the banks of the Steelpoort River, the cattle breath rising like smoke in the early dawn. By mid-morning the sun was sharp, the air brittle, and the mountains to the east seemed to shimmer in their haze. Shimmering today are the minerals mined here, chrome, platinum, vanadium. These are the Leolo mountains, bastion of the Pedi under King Sekhukhune I. Across the valleys his people had built stone-walled settlements, ringed with thorn stockades, their cattle kraals protected by rifle pits dug into the hillsides. To the south, in Pretoria, President Thomas François Burgers prepared his republic for war. He was no soldier—trained instead in theology, prone to long speeches, dressed in sombre black. But he was determined to show that the Transvaal could still assert itself after years of debt, political squabbling, and military vascillation. On 16 May 1876, the Volksraad declared war on Sekhukhune. The long-simmering contest between the Pedi and the Boer republic was about to reach a climax.The Pedi kingdom was no stranger to conflict. Under Sekwati, Sekhukhune's father, they had fought off repeated attacks during the mid-nineteenth century. Their stone fortresses had turned back Boer commandos in the 1840s and 1850s. Sekwati had once been besieged in Thaba Mosega, surviving by ingenuity, patience, and the determination of his people. Just a few weeks later came the episode that etched itself into Pedi memory. Johannes Dinkwanyane, half-brother of Sekhukhune led his people at the settlement of Mafolofolo. They were Christians, linked to missionary networks, yet fiercely loyal to Pedi sovereignty. In mid-July, Swazi forces allied to the Boers descended on Mafolofolo. The defenders fought desperately. After two days of fighting, Johannes was gravely wounded on 13 July and died three days later.By late August the war had collapsed into stalemate. President Burgers' grand promise of quick victory had evaporated among the ridges of the Leolo mountains. The commando had withdrawn, Fort Krugerpos was thrown up in haste, and burghers grumbled about lost time and wasted cattle. The republic was broke, its men unwilling, its president mocked. It was into this void that Conrad von Schlickmann arrived.