Best Crunching Tackles Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 172: Another Shocking Scandal at the NFL 1:20:24

12d ago1:20:24

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Pablo Torre has unearthed a shocking scandal taking place with the NFL and the NFL Player's Association in recent weeks. This scandal has caused major embarrassment for the league, and has led to the resignation of several prominent player's union executives. On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 1:00 - We discuss how Nikola Jokic has finally fou…

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Highgate Hotel Massacre inquest resumes 6:05

3d ago6:05

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The inquest into the 1 May 1993 Highgate Hotel Massacre will resume TOMORROW, at the Special Tribunal in East London. This follows two earlier sittings in January and March this year and marks another critical step in the long-delayed effort to uncover the truth behind the attack, which claimed five lives and left seven others injured. Although the…

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To dialogue or not to dialogue? Disagreements blemish start of National Dialogue 24:12

3d ago24:12

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On FRIDAY , Seven prominent legacy foundations proposed that the first National Convention, scheduled to be held next weekend from the 15th to the 17 of August , must BE postponed. The Steve Biko Foundation; Thabo Mbeki Foundation; Chief Albert Luthuli Foundation; Desmond and Leah Tutu Foundation; FW de Klerk Foundation; Oliver and Adelaide Tambo F…

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Drowning: NSRI tackles Africa's silent epidemic 6:37

3d ago6:37

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In the 90 minutes of an average football match, as many as 11 people in Africa drown – and often no one will hear a sound. That's effectively a whole team lost every game. Drowning is a silent epidemic in Africa and according to the World Health Organisation, an estimated 66,000 lives are lost across the continent each year. It is against this back…

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Ramaphosa leads National Women's Day Commemoration in Tzaneen 4:56

4d ago4:56

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President Cyril Ramaphosa will TODAY lead the National Women's Day Commemoration at the Nkowankowa Stadium in Tzaneen, Limpopo Province. Women's Month 2025 marks the 69th anniversary of the historic 1956 demonstration in which 20 000 women marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August to protest against the extension of pass laws and the Urban Areas A…

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Consumers pocket R12 million in refunds and replacements 7:32

4d ago7:32

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The Consumer Goods and Services Ombud this week announced consumer complaint statistics for the 2024/25 financial year. In the latest report the ombud facilitated refunds or replacements to consumers to the value of R11.9 million. According to the CGSO , the annual report aims to reflect on what the CGSO has achieved but also why their work matters…

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Plot thickens in Edgar Lungu body repatriation saga 8:20

4d ago8:20

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The saga surrounding the repatriation of the body of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu back to his country for burial took a dramatic turn YESTERDAY. The family of the former leader filed papers for leave to appeal hours after Friday's High Court judgement that had ruled that Zambia's government can repatriate the body, despite his family's oppo…

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Is the Church dealing adequately with GBV? 21:39

4d ago21:39

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The Church, as a prominent social institution, has a complex relationship with violence against women and children, both contributing to and combating it. While the Church is called to be a source of healing and protection, some instances reveal that church leaders and structures can perpetuate or enable GBV. Some church leaders, including pastors,…

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BMA set to unveil new security measures at ports of entry 10:00

10d ago10:00

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The Border Management Authority is set to unveil new security measures to boost traveller verification and law enforcement at ports of entry. The authority says this move is part of the BMA's renewed push to enhance border operations. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the Commissioner of the Border Management Authority, Dr. Mike Masiapato ...…

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Calls to tighten lifestyle audits amid Mashatile diamond and property saga 41:34

10d ago41:34

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile has denied owning a multimillion-rand Constantia mansion, saying the property belongs to his son-in-law and is privately owned. This comes after he listed two luxury homes in Constantia and Midrand in Parliament's latest Register of Members' Interests, raising eyebrows nationwide. The properties, valued at a combined…

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ANC NEC in crunch weekend meeting 7:55

11d ago7:55

7:55

The ANC is THIS WEEKEND holding its much-anticipated National Executive Committee meeting in Ormonde in southern Johannesburg. The meeting which, will end on Monday, comes in the wake of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu taking leave of absence following explosive allegations by KZN police commissioner Lt. general Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The meeting is also…

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Looking for holiday accomodation? Beware of scams! 8:08

11d ago8:08

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Booking a holiday online can be risky, warns a Cape Town beachfront property owner. Scammers are cloning venue websites, hijacking host accounts, and stealing luxury property images to lure unsuspecting travellers on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. These fake listings, often offering West Coast and Atlantic Seaboard stays at unrealistically low pr…

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DTIC working on tariff counter proposal amid concerns of weak SA diplomatic presence in US 16:52

11d ago16:52

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says he remains hopeful that ongoing talks with Washington will help ease new US tariffs on South African goods. This follows a 30% tariff introduced by US President Donald Trump, targeting multiple nations including South Africa as part of a wider global trade reset. Ramaphosa says South Africa has tabled a trade framewor…

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Mpumalanga police nab hundreds in illegal mining operation 5:33

11d ago5:33

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Nearly 1,000 suspected zama-zamas mostly undocumented foreign nationals have been arrested at Sheba Gold Mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga. The raid, part of Operation Vala Umgodi involving SAPS and the SANDF, forced the miners to surface after food supplies ran dry. Police say those arrested face charges under the Immigration Act and for illegal minin…

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Training, Governance, and Observation: How Providence Aligns IT With Care Delivery 34:21

13d ago34:21

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Reducing burnout by easing technology burdens has become central to Providence’s IT strategy, so it’s not surprising that SVP of Clinical & Revenue Cycle Applications Adar Palis focused in on repeated complaints about slow logins, inconsistent workstations, and frequent timeouts. And that scrutiny prompted the launch of the EasyPass and Clinical Wo…

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Leading Through Today’s Talent Crunch: Techniques for Attracting & Retaining Top Teammates 56:12

15d ago56:12

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Just take a look at the LinkedIn posts of healthcare IT leaders and it's clear there's no shortage of job openings. And while that may be good news for those looking for work, it presents a troubling trend for executives trying to staff up. In this timely webinar, panelists will discuss how leaders can respond by creating environments that attract …

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France set to recognise Palestinian state. But to what end? 7:03

17d ago7:03

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Major western nations are facing growing pressure to recognise a Palestinian state, after France announced THIS WEEK that it will do so in September. President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that France intends to recognise a Palestinian state in September at the United Nations General Assembly. The announcement was predictably condemned by Israe…

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Heat stays despite Kenny Kunene resigning as Joburg councillor and transport MMC 9:52

17d ago9:52

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Opposition parties in the Johannesburg council have called for a full-on investigation into allegations against Kenny Kunene and his alleged links to an alleged member of a murder syndicate, Katiso "KT" Molefe who was arrested in connection with the murder of Oupa Sefoka also known as DJ Sumbody. Kunene resigned as both MMC and a Patriotic Alliance…

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US-South Africa relations at breaking point as Government and ANC face Sanctions Bill 25:05

17d ago25:05

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Legislation to review the bilateral relationship between the United States and South Africa has passed through a Foreign Affairs Committee in the House of Representatives- an early step in a long process of the bill actually becoming law. Authored and introduced by Republican Congressman Ronny Jackson in April, the U.S.- South Africa Bilateral Rela…

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Debt headache persists, women hardest hit 7:22

18d ago7:22

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A new DebtBusters survey shows that 70% of South Africans are still grappling with financial stress in 2025. The burden falls hardest on women, who report higher anxiety levels across home, work, and health. While inflation and loadshedding pressures have eased, according to the report most people still fear running out of money or missing debt pay…

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Liberation movements meet in SA amid questions over their relevance 6:24

18d ago6:24

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Its Day Two of the 2025 Liberation Movements Summit in Kempton Park, hosted by the ANC under the theme 'Defending the Liberation Gains. The summit unites six Southern African liberation movements, including SWAPO from Namibia, FRELIMO from Mozambique , and Zimbabwe's ZANU-PF. The ANC says the gathering will chart a new way forward around organisati…

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Banyana fail to get bronze as they go down to Ghana in dramatic penalty shootout at WAFCON 5:54

18d ago5:54

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Ghana held their nerve in a dramatic penalty shootout to defeat Banyana Banyana and claim the bronze medal at the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations - WAFCON - in Casablanca LAST NIGHT. After a 1-1 draw in regulation time, the Black Queens triumphed 4-3 in the shootout at Stade Larbi Zaouli to seal third place in the tournament.The result will sting…

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EFF hosts "Festival of the Poor" anniversary celebrations in Khayelitsha 6:32

18d ago6:32

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The EFF are to host it's 'Festival of the Poor" 12th anniversary celebrations at the Khayelitsha Rugby Stadium in Cape Town today. The celebrations come just seven months after the party elected a new leadership in December last year. It is the first birthday celebration since the resignation of former Deputy President Floyd Shivambu, former Chairp…

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FlySafair strike talks resume today amid hopes of deal 7:12

18d ago7:12

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Wage talks between FlySafair and the striking pilots represented by Solidarity are set to continue THIS MORNING under CCMA facilitation. YESTERDAY's marathon negotiations stretched late into the night, with both sides reporting progress but failing to reach a final agreement. Pilots are demanding a 10.5% wage hike and improved schedules, while mana…

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Providence Builds Custom Network Telemetry to Deliver Enterprise-Grade Reliability 36:28

21d ago36:28

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To ensure consistent and high-quality digital service delivery across a massive health system, Providence has designed and implemented a proprietary telemetry monitoring platform that captures, interprets, and responds to network and application issues in real time. The result: a data-driven approach to diagnosing impairments, improving uptime, and…

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Passengers anxious as FlySafair pilots are set to embark on two-week strike 7:12

24d ago7:12

7:12

FlySafair pilots are set to down tools for 14 days starting tomorrow, Monday the 21st of July. Trade union Solidarity has extended the initial one-day strike after a deadlock in wage negotiations. This follows the airline's decision to lock out pilots for seven days. At the heart of the dispute is a rejected 5.7% wage offer and unmet demands for be…

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Fight between Operation Dudula and human rights organisations over undocumented foreign nationals intensifies 22:27

24d ago22:27

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Operation Dudula has vowed continue to fight for the rights of South Africans until the government intervenes. In recent weeks, clinics in Johannesburg and parts of Durban have been targeted, with the group denying access to undocumented foreign nationals.Their members claim their campaign also helps to ease the workload on nurses, and is welcomed …

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SA rugby shines, Banyana's WAFCON dream lives on 8:34

24d ago8:34

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The Junior Springboks lifted the World Rugby Under 20 Championship trophy for the first time since 2012 after beating New Zealand 23-15 in Rovigo,Italy, LAST NIGHT. Here at home South African rugby continued to shine with the senior team securing a comfortable 55 - 10 win over Georgia in Mbombela. Meanwhile defending champions of the Women's Africa…

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George building collapse investigation report out 5:37

24d ago5:37

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Serious safety concerns, poor quality of materials and a lack of oversight are some of the reasons for the George building collapse on the sixth of May last year. These are part of the outcomes of an investigation by the Council for the Built Environment, which was released by the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, during…

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Bumper sporting Saturday with Springboks, Junior Boks and Banyana Banyana all in crucial clashes 7:15

25d ago7:15

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It's a bumper sporting Saturday as the Springboks, Junior Boks and Banyana Banyana are all in action TODAY. After demolishing Italy, the Springboks now have their eye on Georgia who they face at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit this evening.The match kicks off at 17h10. Meanwhile the rugby rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand enters another ch…

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Opposition cries foul over deportation of convicted rapists and murderers from US to eSwatini 8:19

25d ago8:19

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The Government of Eswatini THIS WEEK confirmed that the United States sent five immigrants convicted of various crimes to the country in the latest example of Donald Trump's ramped up deportation efforts. On Wednesday the US announced that five men – citizens of Vietnam, Jamaica, Yemen, Cuba and Laos – had been sent on a deportation flight to Eswat…

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Parents warned of whatsapp channels danger 7:03

25d ago7:03

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Parents should keep an eye on their childrens whatsapp accounts. This is a warning coming from social media expert, Emma Sadleir ,founder of The Digital Law Company. She recently took to social media warning parents about the dangers of whatsapp channels and the harmful content children are exposed to . This week the company secured a court order d…

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Episode 171: F1 The Movie Races to Success 1:23:20

26d ago1:23:20

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One of the biggest summer blockbusters is also a fascinating artifact of sports and culture. In other words, all our various passions and interests collide in this high octane episode! On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 3:40 - Wimbledon 2025 Recap 25:50 - Club World Cup Final and President Trump's viral moment 37:50 - F1 The Movie Review and C…

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Technical Debt Must be Tackled, but Cloud & AI Bring their Own BCP Challenges, Says Parkview Health CISO 50:11

28d ago50:11

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As health systems intensify efforts to modernize infrastructure, the risks associated with technical debt, fragmented applications, and over reliance on cloud and AI tools are becoming more pronounced. For Darrell Keeling, PhD, Senior Vice President of IT and CISO at Parkview Health, navigating this minefield requires not only technical insight but…

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Structuring AI Governance Without Sacrificing Speed 57:51

29d ago57:51

57:51

As AI becomes increasingly central to clinical, operational, and administrative functions, health systems face growing pressure to deploy it both responsibly and efficiently. This webinar brings together health IT executives to explore how governance can serve as an enabler—not a barrier—for AI adoption. Panelists will discuss how their organizatio…

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SABC News @ 75: DF Malan lays foundation for formalising apartheid 2:00

1M ago2:00

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General elections held in South Africa on 26 May 1948 saw incumbent Prime Minister Jan Smuts, ousted by the National Party led by D. F. Malan, a Dutch Reformed cleric. Take a listen to DF Malan's speech broadcast on the SABC after his election victory that year.... OUTRO: That was National Party leader DF Malan in a 1948 speech broadcast by the SAB…

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SABC News @ 75: Springboks conquer the world at Ellis Park 2:08

1M ago2:08

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On June 24 1995, the Men's Rugby World Cup saw the Springboks secure a historic 15-12 win against New Zealand in an emotionally charged final at a packed Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Take a listen..... OUTRO: That was Gerald de Kock, SABC rugby commentator and a colleague broadcasting the 1995 Rugby World Cup final in Johannesburg. South Africa's su…

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Seven-try Springboks seal 2-0 Test series victory over Italy 6:52

1M ago6:52

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The Springboks secured a series triumph over Italy after winning the second Test 45-0 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium YESTERDAY evening. Rassie Erasmus' men made light work of the numerical disadvantage of the 21st-minute permanent red card shown to Jasper Wiese for a headbutt. The world champions ran in 7 tries to deliver a convincing victory ov…

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SABC News @ 75: Former SAfm executive producer shares memories of a station in transition 5:27

1M ago5:27

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As the build up continues to mark 75 years of SABC news continues Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Steven Lang, former SAfm current affairs executive producer who worked with the station in the early 2000's...By SAfm

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Address to the Nation: How should the President handle Mkhwanazi's explosive allegations? 35:42

1M ago35:42

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address South Africa this evening regarding the recent allegations levelled against political and South African Police Service leadership by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. In a media briefing last Sunday Mkhwanazi made the allegations against police minister Senzo Mc…

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National Dialogue: The work begins 4:33

1M ago4:33

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President Cyril Ramaphosa held an inaugural meeting with members of the National Dialogue Eminent Persons Group at the Union Buildings YESTERDAY. The President announced the appointment of the Eminent Persons Group to guide and champion the National Dialogue. The EPG consists of prominent individuals in society with a proven commitment to the advan…

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SA bids final farewell to former deputy president, David Mabuza 7:07

1M ago7:07

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Thousands of mourners, including international visitors, are expected in Mbombela THIS MORNING to pay their final respects to former Deputy President David Mabuza . Mabuza, passed away last week following a short illness at the age of 64. He will receive an Official State Category 2 Funeral with military ceremonial honours. His private burial servi…

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Banyana draw keeps WAFCON dream alive 4:09

1M ago4:09

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Defending Women's Africa Cup of Nations champions, Banyana Banyana, drew 1-all against Tanzania LASTNIGHT at Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco keeping their 2025 WAFCON dream alive. Desiree Ellis' team came from behind to level the score and salvage a point. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SABC sports reporter Vincent Sitsula ..…

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SABC News @ 75: Mark Shuttleworth makes SA space history 1:53

1M ago1:53

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Lets take you back to April 25, 2002 when South Africa made space history. Take a listen to this story broadcast on SAfm on that historic day.. OUTRO: That story was introduced on SAfm by then presenter John Perlman on April 25, 2002. Mark Shuttleworth flew to the International Space Station as a member of the crew of Soyuz mission TM34, after a ye…

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SABC News @ 75: Nelson Mandela prepares to vote for the first time 2:35

1M ago2:35

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INTRO: Let's take a listen to a news report broadcast on Radio South Africa on the eve of the first democratic election on 26th April 1994. SABC reporter Angie Kapelianis spoke to then ANC leader Nelson Mandela ahead of the landmark election OUTRO: That 1994 report by SABC reporter Angie Kapelianis, introduced by presenter Jeremy Dawes aired on Rad…

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SABC News @ 75: 1950 radio news bulletin 2:21

1M ago2:21

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Take a listen to one of the earliest news bulletins broadcast by the newly established SABC News in 1950. Remember that this period was at the height of the apartheid system. The news reader is Bill Pritchard...By SAfm

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Children’s National’s Chief Data & AI Officer Says Foundational Data Governance Work Key to Deriving Meaningful Insights 38:58

1M ago38:58

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Tapping into advanced analytics and automation, the pediatric hospital focuses on outcome-first AI design When Alda Mizaku assumed the role of Chief Data and AI Officer at Children’s National Hospital, the position did not yet exist. With a background in biomedical engineering and predictive modeling, she brought both technical and clinical perspec…

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Trump, Netanyahu prepare for new meeting to explore Gaza ceasefire 4:33

1M ago4:33

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U.S. President Donald Trump will TOMORROW (Monday) host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House as the U.S. president presses for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. This as Israel has decided to send a delegation to Qatar for proximity talks with Hamas on the latest proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release d…

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Latest municipal electricity hike compounds household financial pressures 4:51

1M ago4:51

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The 1st of July 2025 marked the start of the municipal financial year in South Africa and as a result , households in major metros across the country will see increases to monthly rates for electricity, water, sanitation, refuse removal and property rates. These hikes come as households are already under immense financial strain. To unpack this Bon…

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Springboks trounce Italy as Proteas look to whitewash Zimbabwe 4:18

1M ago4:18

4:18

The Springboks started their season in spectacular fashion YESTERDAY with a convincing 42-24 win over Italy in their first of two series tests. They had a solid 28-3 lead at half time in a thrilling match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Meanwhile South Africa will lock horns with Zimbabwe THIS MORNING in the 2nd Test of the two-match Test series in…

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