27 Best South Africa News Podcasts

1. SMWX

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A journey into the heart of South Africa politics, through interviews and analysis, with your guide Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh. Ayeye!
Host Dr. Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
Producer/Network Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
Email ****@gmail.com
Location South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Lt Gen Khumalo, Kyle Cowan +2 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 175Facebook 10.6KTwitter 183.3KInstagram 67.1K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener

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National and international news and current affairs updated at midday each weekday.
Host Mandy Wiener
Producer/Network Primedia Broadcasting
Email ****@mandywiener.com
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 48Facebook 55.9KTwitter 280.4KInstagram 76.7K Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

3. Podcasts from the Edge

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Peter Bruce, veteran South African newspaper editor and commentator, interviews the country's social and political leaders and experts in a weekly effort to explain what is actually going on in this complicated country. Bruce's interviews are about making events easy to understand for people with little time to listen.more Host Peter Bruce
Producer/Network TimesLIVE Podcasts
Email ****@bdfm.co.za
Location South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Jaco Human, Pieter Du Toit +7 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 32 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. East Coast Radio Newswatch (Bulletins)

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East Coast Radio Newswatch is the independent Durban-based radio station's news team. We are KwaZulu-Natal's trusted news source with a focus on local, breaking news. Our bulletins run from 6am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. On weekends and public holidays you can catch our news updates from 7am until 1pm. Catch the latest bulletin here. © East Coast Radio.more Hosts Natarah Nadesen, Dineo Dlanga
Producer/Network East Coast Radio - Catch Up
Email ****@ecr.co.za
Location South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 575.4KTwitter 526.3KInstagram 135.1K Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

5. Jacaranda FM Newswatch (Latest Bulletins)

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The Jacaranda FM News team is based in Gauteng but covers local and international news of the day, providing the latest developments online and on-air. News bulletins run from 5am to 7pm weekdays, and from 7am to 6pm on weekends and public holidays. Tune into Jacaranda FM, or log on to www.jacarandafm.com, for the news you need to know.. now.more Producer/Network Jacaranda FM
Email ****@jacarandafm.com
Location Gauteng, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 615.4KTwitter 426KInstagram 115.5K Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Since Jul 2019 Get Email Contact

6. The Daily Friend Show

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The Daily Friend Show is a 30-minute current affairs podcast featuring our analysts and writers. It presents a liberal perspective on the political, social and economic issues of the day on Monday and Friday. The Daily Friend Wrap releases episodes at 17:00 which comment on the news events of the day 4 times a week Monday to Thursday. On Friday we do a live show on YouTube at 13:30. No topic is taboo, nothing is off-limits. Our team of analysts and writers from South Africa's leading liberal opinion site #InNoUncertainTermsmore Host Nicholas Lorimer
Producer/Network SA Institute of Race Relations
Email ****@outlook.com
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Makone Maja
Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 124Facebook 65KTwitter 4.2KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. The Best of Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa

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Get all the news you need to know each day with Bongani Bingwa's Breakfast Show. Stay updated on developing stories and hear from the newsmakers making headlines as well as ordinary listeners affected by the stories. more Host Bongani Bingwa
Producer/Network Primedia Broadcasting
Email ****@702.co.za
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Khabazela, Advocate Terry Motau SC +2 more
Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 31 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

8. Drive with John Perlman

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The days news stories delivered by the one of South Africa most respected news presenters from 3 pm to 6 pm weekdays.
Host John Perlman
Producer/Network Primedia Broadcasting
Email ****@primedia.co.za
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 1/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

9. Moneyweb@Midday

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Moneyweb@Midday is back, with veteran journalist Jeremy Maggs the new host of the podcast. Launching on 8 May 2023, Moneyweb brings you a fast-paced live daily news show, covering a wide range of topics, from business and economics to breaking news in politics, tech, sport and more. The show features exclusive interviews with captains of industry, CEOs, political leaders and prominent newsmakers, offering unique insights and in-depth analyses. Tune in on weekdays via the Moneyweb website and mobile app between 12h00 and 12h30.more Host Jeremy Maggs
Producer/Network Moneyweb Radio
Email ****@iafrica.com
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. The Political Desk

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Bongani Bingwa's The Political Desk gives listeners insight into the major political stories dominating the headlines in South Africa.
Producer/Network Primedia Broadcasting
Email ****@primedia.co.za
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

11. Monitor

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Die Monitorspan hou jou op hoogte met die jongste plaaslike en internasionale nuusgebeure.
Producer/Network RSG
Email ****@rsg.co.za
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Julius Malema, Alan Winde
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Spektrum

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Die Spektrumspan hou jou op hoogte met die jongste plaaslike en internasionale nuusgebeure.
Producer/Network RSG
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. The Weekend View

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Current Affairs programme which provides listeners with the latest local and International news hosted by Elvis Preslin. Tune in 104-107 every Saturday and Sunday morning from 6 to 7 am
Host Sebenzile Nkambule
Producer/Network SAfm
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

14. Update@Noon

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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, live on weekdays from 12 noon to 1 pm on SAfm 104-107fm
Host Sakina Kamwendo
Producer/Network SAfm
Email ****@safm.co.za
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

15. Sunday Times Politics Weekly

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The weekly political show by top journalists of the Sunday Times discussing the week's biggest stories, toughest topics in a tight and guided conversation. An Arena Holdings Production. Keywords: podcast, analysis, politics, social justice, news commentary, economy, opinions, accountabilitymore Producer/Network TimesLIVE Podcasts
Email ****@arena.africa
Location South Africa
Recent Guests Helen Zille, Herman Mashaba +4 more
Apple Reviews 1Facebook 297.9KTwitter 911.7K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. Polity Podcast

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Polity.org.za posts daily news reports covering the major issues of the day on our website, as well as weekly video interviews with some of South Africa's most respected thinkers in the political and economic environment.more Producer/Network Polity.org.za
Email ****@polity.org.za
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Twitter 8.7KInstagram 3.6K Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

17. Democracy Unplugged

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After a decade run as South Africa's first and longest-running online current affairs show, The Burning Platform, launched alongside CliffCentral.com in 2014 with Gareth Cliff and Justice Malala, is levelling up Level Up with Phumi Mashigo. Phumi a founder host of CliffCentral and current Burning Platform co-anchor, will continue to bring insightful perspectives and questioning with thought leaders, politicians and social commentators on the critical issues that affect our lives. Podcasts available on Podcast Party app, website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms.more Hosts Gareth Cliff, Justice Malala, Phumi Mashigo
Producer/Network Podcast Party
Email ****@oneononesa.co.za
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Mametlwe Sebei, Onwabile Lubhelwana +40 more
Apple Reviews 20 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. The Lead

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Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24's definitive podcast for in-depth reporting. Join us every Monday and Wednesday at 19:00 SAST for candid conversations with our top journalists, and discover what they saw, heard, and uncovered in their relentless pursuit of the big story. Episodes drop on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube like clockwork. WhatsApp: 072 562 3179 or email: ****@24.com. This is The Lead, and this is the South African story.more Producer/Network News24
Email ****@news24.com
Location South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Jacques Pauw, Jeff Wicks +4 more
Apple Reviews 18 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. BizNews Radio

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Welcome to BizNews Radio where we interview top thought leaders and business people from South Africa and across the globe.
Producer/Network BizNews
Email ****@biznews.com
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Wayne Sussman, Gary Power +29 more
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 176Facebook 125.7KTwitter 21.5K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit

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Join Lester Kiewit every weekday for an authentic Cape Town wake-up call. The show gets Cape Town as close to the story as possible, from high-profile interviews to did-you-hear watercooler conversations. The show is enlightening and accessible, inclusive and thought-provoking. It helps listeners navigate the (sometimes hectic) business of life.Some highlights include the daily Editorial segment at 6:10 and the flagship #LesterTester on Fridays at 8:35. The WorldView favourite Adam Gilchrest shares his take on the biggest global stories daily at 7:45am...more Host Lester Kiewit
Producer/Network CapeTalk
Email ****@enca.com
Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 25 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

21. Podlitiek

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Podlitiek is 'n weeklikse podsending wat nuusgebeure en aktuele kwessies vanuit 'n kritiese, oop en eerlike invalshoek benader, bedink en bespreek in Afrikaans.Podlitiek is beskikbaar op alle goeie potgooi toeps asook Spreaker & YouTube.Met trots aan u gebring deur Podmedia.more Producer/Network Podmedia
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 2.9KTwitter 3.8K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. The Herald

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The Herald is the voice of Nelson Mandela Bay in print and online. On May 7 1845, the first copy of The Herald was printed, making it the oldest newspaper in South Africa. The Herald has come a long way since that first printing day when the paper hit the streets at a cover price of a single penny. The Herald publishes fresh news, insights, opinions, sport and entertainment reports all day long, seven days a week on a fully mobile responsive website.more Host Daron Mann
Producer/Network TimesLIVE Podcasts
Email ****@arena.africa
Location Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Recent Guests Mthokozisi Nkosi, Hannes Nienaber +3 more
Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

23. The Clement Manyathela Show

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The best interviews and discussions from each day's show.
Host Clement Manyathela
Producer/Network Primedia Broadcasting
Email ****@clementmanyathela.com
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 305 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

24. The Corder Report Powered by eNCA.com

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South Africa is a movie. Welcome to the watch party.A Three Beanies Network production.
Host Dan Corder
Email ****@gmail.com
Location South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 158 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

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The highlights from John Maytham's weekday show
Producer/Network CapeTalk
Email ****@primedia.co.za
Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Laura Nkula Wenz, Steven Friedman +1 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 74 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

26. First Take SA

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News and Current Affairs 
Host Elvis Presslin
Producer/Network SAfm
Email ****@sabc.co.za
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Naeem Jeenah, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola
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27. Daily Maverick

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Know more. Know better.
Producer/Network Daily Maverick
Email ****@dailymaverick.co.za
Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Wandile Sihlobo, Lebogang Ramafoko +4 more
Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact