Best Drinks And Discourse Podcasts (2025)

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What About the Boys? 45:16

3d ago45:16

45:16

Our next guests have launched a new report on the emotional, social, and psychological well-being of the boy child in South Africa. The “State of the Boy Child” report is a powerful national mirror—one that reveals both crisis and opportunity. The data is clear: boys are not only willing to change, they are desperate for the chance to do so. In the…

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Friday Wind Down with Lumanyano Mzi 25:16

3d ago25:16

25:16

Our next guest hails from Cape Town, but his musical talent transported him to the streets of New York. His musical journey began at the age of six when his curiosity led him to sneak out of his home to watch his father’s reggae band rehearse. The rest is history. His sound blends reggae, jazz, African music, and gospel. This self-taught drummer ha…

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PAID INTERVIEW: #OperationPhakamaVaal 12:31

3d ago12:31

12:31

The Gauteng Provincial Government has been leading a multi-sectoral Integrated Service Delivery Operation in Emfuleni Local Municipality from 2 to 8 June 2025. Due to the urgent service delivery needs identified during this period, the operation was extended by an additional week. This initiative forms part of a broader provincial strategy to impro…

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@ContrarianCurse: From Analyst To Portfolio Manager 1:19:41

3d ago1:19:41

1:19:41

Excited to have @ContrarianCurse on the podcast for the first time. I also believe it's his first ever podcast. I had a blast chatting with "Suspended Cap" about his switch from analyst to PM, how he covers industries and analyzes stocks, how he thinks about idiosyncratic risk, and his thoughts on brands and retail companies. This was such a fun ep…

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Gurl Fight! 59:32

4d ago59:32

59:32

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 223! Everybody loves when the messy gurls start drama, right? Well -- drama that doesn't involve you! Especially watching it all go down right in front of you. Well that's what The Boys are delving into this week! That's right! We all have seats to the fight that's been playing out in a very public way. Elon (proun…

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Running for the Ages 11:54

4d ago11:54

11:54

Earlier this week, we reflected on the Comrades Marathon by speaking to runners and unpacking their motivation to take on the ultimate human race. This morning, we speak to somebody who has not only conquered the marathon but he has made history by collecting his 50th medal at the age of 74. We speak to him about his love for running, the causes he…

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Rage Bait on social media 18:38

4d ago18:38

18:38

Social media first started out as a platform for entertainment, information-sharing and Today, it has quickly established itself as a commerce platform where clicks have currency and influence is capital. According to Business Insider, the creator economy was worth $250 billion in 2023 and set to double by 2027. Rage Bait is part of this evolution …

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Municipal Watch – Mamusa Local Municipality in chaos 42:21

4d ago42:21

42:21

Let’s take you to the Mamusa Local Municipality that is always in the news for all the wrong reasons. This time around ousted Speaker Gotsilekgosi Batsi is said to be holding parallel meetings with a few councilors which is in defiance of lawful meetings called by the municipality. This has also reportedly divided the council. Last month another st…

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Citizens Corner: Understanding the RDP process 42:12

5d ago42:12

42:12

For our Citizens Corner this morning we look at the process of applying for a RDP house and the laws around it. This was sparked by a call we received from Norah in Heidelberg on the open line with KG Moeketsi. They we given free stands and promised building plans also for free. But then most of the promises were never fulfilled. Guest: Tasneem Mot…

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G20 series with Lerato Tsebe 11:46

5d ago11:46

11:46

We continue our series on the G20 with Lerato Tsebe, looking at how South Africa uses this opportunity of being at the helm for 2025. Guest: Lerato Tsebe - Independent African ResearcherBy SAfm

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A new study reveals that one in five alcoholic drinks sold in SA are illegally 18:05

5d ago18:05

18:05

Illicit alcohol market has grown to R25 billion industry in 2024. The sale of illicit alcohol not only impacts the public health sector and consumer safety, it also impacts public finance as the government has lost R16,5 billion in taxes from illicit alcohol. In a new study on illicit alcohol in South Africa, a consumer survey revealed that half (5…

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Fire Safety and the winter season 38:49

6d ago38:49

38:49

As temperatures plummet and weather warnings spread around the country this week, emergency services are on high alert for fires in communities due to faulty appliances, paraffin, gas and unattended fires. In this hour, we talk about how we help communities stay vigilant, speak to fire survivors and what tools communities need to ensure they can pr…

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Personal Finance with Sandy van der Zanden 33:35

6d ago33:35

33:35

This morning, Sandy joins us to discuss the importance of Budgeting and Investments. He will unpack a guide to Financial Wellness that will help listeners get their finances back on track. Guest: Sandy van der Zanden - Partner at Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) LimitedBy SAfm

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Nigerian officials considering stricter border management 29:17

7d ago29:17

29:17

In Nigeria, General Christopher Musa (Chief of Defence Staff) proposed the complete fencing of the nation's borders with its four neighbours. The suggestion is a drastic measure aimed at stemming the influx of armed groups and tackling escalating insecurity across the country. This marks the first time such a suggestion has been publicly put forth …

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GBV and Femicide, what are we not getting right? 42:53

7d ago42:53

42:53

The brutal murder of Olorato Mongale is again reminding us of the ugly scourge of the killing of women in our country. Almost every news bulletin has a story about a woman killed by her partner or male figure in their lives. We've also seen civil society organisations take to the street in protest against the killings and violence against women. Me…

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Friday Wind Down with Kutlwano Masote 37:20

10d ago37:20

37:20

Our next guest hails from Soweto, Johannesburg and is one of the most sought-after orchestra conductors in South Africa. He grew up in a musical family and took up the cello at the age of eleven. In 2006, Masote made his conducting debut in a concert of the music of Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Todd Matshikiza. He has went on to conduct and work alo…

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State-owned entities and the question of accountability 37:01

10d ago37:01

37:01

Open Secrets has applied to the North Gauteng High Court to review the conduct of the Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority during the decade-long investigation into corruption at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). The application asks the court to declare unlawful both the delay in finalising the investigations by the Hawks …

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Purple Drink Capital (Pt. 2): Trading, Psychology, and Crude Oil 1:16:58

10d ago1:16:58

1:16:58

Purple Drink Capital is back for Round 2 at Value Hive. I love talking to Purple Drink. The dude is a Trader's Trader. He's a slave to the tape, respects his biases, and understands the game he's playing. I love the way he views markets and positions himself in various thematics. Even if you're not a "trader" you will learn something new and useful…

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Municipal Watch: AG calling for mayors to be held responsible for municipalities 42:49

11d ago42:49

42:49

Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke says it's about time that mayors, Speakers and council be held accountable for failures at municipalities. She was speaking during a parliamentary briefing on local government audit outcimes. I guess it's easier said than done because how then do we bypass the politics? Mayors and council are political appointments.…

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SA Food Safety Summit 2025 29:27

11d ago29:27

29:27

Food Safety Summit 2025 brought together experts, industry leaders, and passionate professionals to discuss science-based food safety solutions and strategies under the theme Safe Food In A Changing World. In 2025, South Africa experienced a severe food poisoning crisis with least 22 children dying and over 3,000 suspected cases reported. This disc…

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Pardon? 59:35

12d ago59:35

59:35

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 222! What a wreck! If you're anything like Casey & Mark, you watch headlines and delve in deeper if it interests you, but your intake of the news is cautious and limited. Well this last week has been full of things filling our headlines and news feeds with stories that were too wild to imagine and one specific tren…

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Citizens Corner: farm security in rural areas 38:53

12d ago38:53

38:53

For our Citizens Corner this morning we look at how farming communities deal with crime. Many small-scale farmers become easy targets for stock theft and vandalism, not only to their property, but also tools and other things they use to do their processing. How do they cope and and what sort of measures do they put in place to save themselves? Gues…

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G20 series with Lerato Tsebe 13:50

12d ago13:50

13:50

We continue our series on the G20 with Lerato Tsebe looking at how South Africa uses this opportunity of being at the helm for 2025. Guest: Lerato Tsebe - Independent African ResearcherBy SAfm

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Cabinet approves National Labour Migration White paper 18:46

12d ago18:46

18:46

Cabinet has approved the National Labour Migration Policy White Paper 2025 for implementation. The paper will mark a significant step in regulating the movement and employment of foreign nationals in South Africa. The policy is set to introduce quotas on the total number of documented foreign nationals with work visas that can be employed in major …

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Personal Finance with Bryan Hirsch 44:09

13d ago44:09

44:09

This morning, Bryan briefly touches on questions that you should ask your financial Adviser. He has also received numerous calls surrounding the question: ‘Why does one need a financial adviser?’ To tell us more, we are joined by… Guest (Phone): Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited (www.bhca.co.za | 011268690…

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Alcohol ban for public schools 32:03

14d ago32:03

32:03

The Eastern Cape Education Department has banned all liquor sales on public school grounds and asked 38 schools to not renew their permanent liquor licenses. According the South African Schools Act, it prohibits the bringing, possession, consumption, or sale of liquor on public school premises or during any public school activity. Some Model C scho…

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Are we unfair in how we judge political nepotism? 40:04

14d ago40:04

40:04

Mineral Resources Minister, Gwede Mantashe says that it is unfortunate that children of political figures in this country are treated worse than illegal immigrants. Mantashe was reacting to the backlash around the appointment of his son and other high ranking ANC members to the Sector Education and Training Authority board. Higher Education and Tra…

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The upcoming NDPP appointment and transparency of the process 38:50

17d ago38:50

38:50

This week, Civil society is calling for a transparent and accountable process in appointing South Africa's next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). Outgoing NDPP, Shamila Batohi, is set to end her tenure in 2026. The process of appointing the next chief prosecutor happens at a critical time as the nation struggles with corruption, high…

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Investor Audibles: Hosking Partners May 2025 Letter 32:28

17d ago32:28

32:28

We're changing it up a bit this week! I decided to do an Investor Audible on just one "letter" ... Hosking Partner's May 2025 edition of Hosking Post. The letter discusses Capital Cycles, Warren Buffett, and how to view all investments through the capital cycle framework. I recorded this because I wish I had an audiobook version of it, so enjoy! Al…

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AFDB meeting 46:27

18d ago46:27

46:27

I'm coming to you live again from Abidjan in Cote d'Ivoire where the African Development Bank is holding its annual meeting where they are also expecting to vote for a new president. While that is going on, we also speak to some of the delegates who are in attendance looking at economic issues pertaining to the continent. Mona Iddrisu is head of th…

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Municipal Watch: Why is Emfuleni such a difficult case? 40:28

18d ago40:28

40:28

Last week Gauteng MEc for Infrastructure Development, Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Jacob Mamabolo expressed disappointment at the running of the Emfuleni Municipality in the Vaal. He was speaking while visiting the municipality as part of the Gauteng Intergrated Cross-Boundry Law Enforcement and Service Delivery Programme. One of…

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The state of the National Library of South Africa 31:39

20d ago31:39

31:39

Our next guests are deeply concerned about the recent developments surrounding the hiring process for the leadership vacancy at the National Library of South Africa (NLSA). The re-advertisement of this crucial position, with the omission of the title "National Librarian" and the dilution of Library and Information Science (LIS) qualifications from …

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Personal Finance with Bryan Hirsch 40:06

20d ago40:06

40:06

As it is the last Tuesday of the month, this programme is dedicated to answering questions submitted over the past few weeks. We have collected a group of questions and he will address them during this broadcast: What questions should individuals be asking their Financial Adviser? Does it make sense to still preserve monies when leaving a job? What…

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Policy directive changes and how it will impact the ICT industry 30:45

21d ago30:45

30:45

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies recently gazetted a policy directive that has sparked nationwide debate on Starlink, softening regulatory requirements for international companies and transformation. The directive relates to equity equivalent investment programmes in the ICT sector, potentially impacting how foreign compani…

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Africa Day: Plight of African workers 43:49

21d ago43:49

43:49

As part of marking Africa Day, representatives of various civil and human rights organisations and trade unions embarked on the Africa Day Solidarity Walk in an effort highlight the plight of African workers. The walk started in the Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown to Constitution Hill where the different organisations called for unity as Africans…

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TWATTERBAAS & HOW MISINFORMATION AS A HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION 42:51

24d ago42:51

42:51

Earlier this month, we sent a request to the SA Human Rights Commission to help unpack the inaction of social media platforms as well as racist slurs emanating from the @TwatterBaas account. We are asking this in light of the subsequent statement from the Department of Justice regarding the prosecution of the individual behind the account and misin…

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FridayWindDown with Sibusiso “Mash” Mashiloane 30:16

24d ago30:16

30:16

Our next guest is a South African jazz musician, pianist, composer, and scholar who has made significant contributions to the music scene. Sibusiso "Mash" Mashiloane has released several critically acclaimed albums, and his latest, Isigqi, pays homage to the pulse of township life, wisdom passed between generations, and the enduring sound of home. …

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[REPLAY] Jeff Sands: How To Fix A Business In 100 Days 1:12:59

24d ago1:12:59

1:12:59

Excited to replay Episode 21 with y'all! Jeff Sands is a 3x winner of the Turnaround Of The Year award (2017-2019), and he's got a good shot at 2020. He spent his early career working in his family business. When outside pressures rattled the company, Jeff realized two things: a) the importance of cash and b) that nobody taught him how to manage th…

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The proposal for a national Green Bank 30:21

25d ago30:21

30:21

According to the State of 2025 Green Banks report, there is a $ 7.4 trillion gap in climate funding. Many countries have pursued dedicated green financial institutions to accelerate their sustainable investment and enforce the Just Transition into low-carbon economies. Our next guest is proposing the establishment of a National Green Bank – a speci…

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Municipal Watch: Part 2 Mopani District Municipality water problems 45:52

25d ago45:52

45:52

On the 20th of February this year, we spoke to community of Giyani after one of our listeners by the name Loward called in to the show to talk about the water problems they were facing and also making allegations of corruption. We then spoke to Biro Mashimbyi who is a community representative from the Mashimbyi Royal House, Odas Ngobeni spokesperso…

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Summer Movie Prieve-yah! 1:00:39

25d ago1:00:39

1:00:39

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 221! It that time of year again. The movie theaters are about to become a haven for the summer heat and folks are going to be turning to entertainment with some of the downtime summer brings. It's traditionally the time of big budget, big name, big production power houses. And Painted Trash has the tea on this summ…

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New questions emerge on the charter plane carrying refugees 17:22

26d ago17:22

17:22

New questions have been raised on the charter plane used to transport the 49 refugees that left for the USA earlier this month. Every foreign charter plane that enters the country requires a foreign operator's permit and disclose the purpose for travel. In the event where they are transporting more than 8 people, the charter plane has to provide st…

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Budget Vote - What will make the GNU parties agree this time? 39:07

26d ago39:07

39:07

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to table the 2025 national budget at 2pm this afternoon. The process follows two previous attempts that were halted due to political and legal challenges. One of the major disagreements in the second attempt was when GNU parties disagreed on the proposed increase in VAT. This time around, what can we ex…

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G20 series with Lerato Tsebe 10:30

26d ago10:30

10:30

We continue our series on the G20 with Lerato Tsebe looking at how South Africa uses this opportunity of being at the helm for 2025. Guest: Lerato Tsebe - Independent African ResearcherBy SAfm

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Personal Finance with Bryan Hirsch 40:10

27d ago40:10

40:10

Today, Bryan asks if investing in the market is new to you, what do you need to know before investing? Guest: Bryan Hirsch - Chairperson at Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) LimitedBy SAfm

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Some of the reasons behind the Sudanese civil war 30:56

27d ago30:56

30:56

Last week Sudan’s army-affiliated Transitional Military Council announced that it will cut ties with the United Arab Emirates after accusations that Abu Dhabi was supporting the rival paramilitary forces in the nation's civil war. About two weeks ago, explosions and fires rocked the country's main port city and wartime capital Port Sudan after a da…

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What is Ramaphosa and his delegation walking into? 43:33

28d ago43:33

43:33

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is not worried about his upcoming visit to the United States amid accusations of genocide against white Afrikaners. He was speaking ahead of his working visit with his counterpart, Donald Trump on Wednesday. The Presidency announced that he will be accompanied by four ministers, Ronald Lamola, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni,…

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The Cost of Living 36:02

28d ago36:02

36:02

Our next guests have joined forces to commission research that informs the report on trends in the cost of living. One of the aims of the research is to eliminate poverty and inequality. The report presents analyses of trends between 2011-23 that gets to grips with two complex issues: (1) interplay between service provision, wage growth, and househ…

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Municipal Watch: Impact of non-electricity payment on municipalities 45:31

1M ago45:31

45:31

For our Municipal Watch feature today we try to understand the impact of nonpayment of electricity to municipalities. Often Eskom threatens to cut-off power to municipalities that are in arrears with some owing billions. Yes many experts are calling for a better model to deal with the problem, but at the end it's still the consumers that need t…

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