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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate>
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He described his journey as worthy, reflecting on the highs and lows, the friendships he formed, and the strategies that shaped his time in the house. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(The Don): From being a fan-favourite in the Big Brother Mzansi house to navigating drama and alliances inside, Sihle Sishi, known as The Don, spent eight weeks testing his limits. <br />
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The Soweto-born recently evicted housemate reflects on the emotional toll of life in the house, describing it as “draining,” while sharing the lessons, friendships, and insights he gained during his time on the show. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Lorcia Cooper excited to see Coloured stories told</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[From her breakout role as Charmaine on Backstage to playing the fierce Tyson in Lockdown, seasoned actress Lorcia Cooper is stepping into a softer, more nurturing role as Rochelle Booysen in Paradys. In the new SABC 2 drama, the 47-year-old portrays a mother navigating family and community struggles — while celebrating the rich diversity within the Coloured community. In conversation with Sowetan, Cooper reflects on embracing this new chapter and the importance of telling more authentic stories on screen. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>18:09</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[From her breakout role as Charmaine on Backstage to playing the fierce Tyson in Lockdown, seasoned actress Lorcia Cooper is stepping into a softer, more nurturing role as Rochelle Booysen in Paradys. In the new SABC 2 drama, the 47-year-old portrays a mother navigating family and community struggles — while celebrating the rich diversity within the Coloured community. In conversation with Sowetan, Cooper reflects on embracing this new chapter and the importance of telling more authentic stories on screen.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Motsoaledi to ask hospital to approach court to save teen’s life</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1653995</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says a Johannesburg hospital should approach the High Court to save the life of a 15-year-old boy whose family refuses a blood transfusion on religious grounds. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Motsoaledi to ask hospital to approach court to save teen’s life</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>7:09</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says a Johannesburg hospital should approach the High Court to save the life of a 15-year-old boy whose family refuses a blood transfusion on religious grounds.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>From her breakout role as Charmaine on Backstage to playing the fierce Tyson in Lockdown, seasoned actress Lorcia Cooper</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1653621</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the new SABC 2 drama, the 47-year-old portrays a mother navigating family and community struggles — while celebrating the rich diversity within the Coloured community. In conversation with Sowetan, Cooper reflects on embracing this new chapter and the importance of telling more authentic stories on screen. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>From her breakout role as Charmaine on Backstage to playing the fierce Tyson in Lockdown, seasoned actress Lorcia Cooper</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>18:01</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the new SABC 2 drama, the 47-year-old portrays a mother navigating family and community struggles — while celebrating the rich diversity within the Coloured community. In conversation with Sowetan, Cooper reflects on embracing this new chapter and the importance of telling more authentic stories on screen.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Former Gomora star Siphesihle Ndaba debuts first co-produced film at Joburg Film Festival</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1651884</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[From her breakout role on Mzansi Magic’s Gomora to stepping behind the camera, Siphesihle “Cee Cee” Ndaba is making a defining career move as a producer with her debut film, Lil_ith. Ahead of its premiere at the Joburg Film Festival, the 28-year-old reflects on transitioning from actress to producer, the power of owning stories, and exploring contemporary Black womanhood through a bold, unapologetic lens. In conversation with Sowetan, Ndaba shares how leading as both actor and producer marks a new chapter in her career. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Former Gomora star Siphesihle Ndaba debuts first co-produced film at Joburg Film Festival</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>27:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[From her breakout role on Mzansi Magic’s Gomora to stepping behind the camera, Siphesihle “Cee Cee” Ndaba is making a defining career move as a producer with her debut film, Lil_ith. Ahead of its premiere at the Joburg Film Festival, the 28-year-old reflects on transitioning from actress to producer, the power of owning stories, and exploring contemporary Black womanhood through a bold, unapologetic lens. In conversation with Sowetan, Ndaba shares how leading as both actor and producer marks a new chapter in her career.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Ilano unpacks ‘snatching wigs’ as Big Brother Mzansi’s first openly trans contestant</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1651409</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Big Brother Mzansi’s latest evictee, Ilano Sky, who made history as the first openly trans woman on the show, says she’s proud of “snatching wigs” in the seven weeks she was in the house. The KZN contestant says the show further affirmed her as a voice of change. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Ilano unpacks ‘snatching wigs’ as Big Brother Mzansi’s first openly trans contestant</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>15:45</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Big Brother Mzansi’s latest evictee, Ilano Sky, who made history as the first openly trans woman on the show, says she’s proud of “snatching wigs” in the seven weeks she was in the house. The KZN contestant says the show further affirmed her as a voice of change.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>From navigating decades in the spotlight to witnessing the evolution of SA’s soundscape, Marah Louw remains a powerful</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1651271</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ahead of the Unity Concert in June at Orlando Stadium, the veteran performer reflects on the competitive nature of the business, the discipline required to build a lasting career, and why unity among musicians is more urgent than ever.<br />
<br />
In conversation with Sowetan, Louw unpacks the state of the industry in 2026, her legacy, and the resilience it takes for young artists to survive and thrive. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>From navigating decades in the spotlight to witnessing the evolution of SA’s soundscape, Marah Louw remains a powerful</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>30:48</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ahead of the Unity Concert in June at Orlando Stadium, the veteran performer reflects on the competitive nature of the business, the discipline required to build a lasting career, and why unity among musicians is more urgent than ever.

In conversation with Sowetan, Louw unpacks the state of the industry in 2026, her legacy, and the resilience it takes for young artists to survive and thrive.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Qhawe reflects on life since being crowned Miss SA</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1649283</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s been four months since her crowning, and Sowetan caught up with reigning Miss SA Qhawekazi Mazaleni on life in the spotlight. <br />
<br />
From visiting schools across Johannesburg with her Empower Youth Africa literacy campaign to using her speech therapy skills to champion mother-tongue learning, Mazaleni proves that staying true to yourself is her ultimate superpower.<br />
<br />
In conversation with Sowetan, she reflects on the early months of her reign, the impact she hopes to make, and the legacy she wants to leave behind. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Qhawe reflects on life since being crowned Miss SA</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>18:43</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s been four months since her crowning, and Sowetan caught up with reigning Miss SA Qhawekazi Mazaleni on life in the spotlight. 

From visiting schools across Johannesburg with her Empower Youth Africa literacy campaign to using her speech therapy skills to champion mother-tongue learning, Mazaleni proves that staying true to yourself is her ultimate superpower.

In conversation with Sowetan, she reflects on the early months of her reign, the impact she hopes to make, and the legacy she wants to leave behind.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Actor Bonko Khoza landed three SAFTA nominations</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1648015</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Khoza says the nods for iThonga, The Mabaso Family Reunion and Heart of the Hunter validates his growth and versatility as an actor. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Actor Bonko Khoza landed three SAFTA nominations</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>34:10</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Khoza says the nods for iThonga, The Mabaso Family Reunion and Heart of the Hunter validates his growth and versatility as an actor.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Seasoned actress Zenande Mfenyana gets her first Safta nomination.</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1648003</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mfenyana says the recognition is a full-circle moment which celebrates her dedication, growth, and love for the roles she brought to life over the past 19 years. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Seasoned actress Zenande Mfenyana gets her first Safta nomination.</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>19:41</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mfenyana says the recognition is a full-circle moment which celebrates her dedication, growth, and love for the roles she brought to life over the past 19 years.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>How to restructure your debt and why you must do it</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1647103</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Understanding debt and why it is important to restructure it. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How to restructure your debt and why you must do it</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>1:46</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Understanding debt and why it is important to restructure it.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Nhlanhla Mafu opens up about motherhood, co-parenting and going solo</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1647058</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Afro-pop star Nhlanhla Mafu reflects on raising superstar, Ciza, and balancing family life with fame as she embraces her independence. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Nhlanhla Mafu opens up about motherhood, co-parenting and going solo</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>11:03</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Afro-pop star Nhlanhla Mafu reflects on raising superstar, Ciza, and balancing family life with fame as she embraces her independence.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Dube eyes kota date with Kokii after Big Brother Mzansi eviction</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1647050</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Big Brother evictee Mpendulo Dube reflects on his 35-day journey inside the Big Brother Mzansi house and reveals he’s ready to pursue his connection with Kokii, starting with a Kota date. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Dube eyes kota date with Kokii after Big Brother Mzansi eviction</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>13:46</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Big Brother evictee Mpendulo Dube reflects on his 35-day journey inside the Big Brother Mzansi house and reveals he’s ready to pursue his connection with Kokii, starting with a Kota date.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Radio and TV star Teboho Tsotetsi, better known as FreshbyCaddy on embracing his music career.</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1646990</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In conversation with Sowetan, Tsotetsi opens up about stepping into his music era, his ambitions to collaborate with Justin Bieber, Tyla and Willow Smith, and his dream of headlining Coachella. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Radio and TV star Teboho Tsotetsi, better known as FreshbyCaddy on embracing his music career.</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>16:20</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In conversation with Sowetan, Tsotetsi opens up about stepping into his music era, his ambitions to collaborate with Justin Bieber, Tyla and Willow Smith, and his dream of headlining Coachella.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>How woman allegedly scammed homebuyers</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1645004</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Petunia Macingwane denies allegations that she defrauded her clients. She says she didn't advertise the properties. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How woman allegedly scammed homebuyers</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>1:18</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Petunia Macingwane denies allegations that she defrauded her clients. She says she didn't advertise the properties.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<title>How to protect your relationship's financial security</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1644758</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[National Debt Counselling Association chairperson René Moonsamy encourages couples to have honest and upfront conversations about their finances to prevent long-term damage. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How to protect your relationship's financial security</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>2:05</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[National Debt Counselling Association chairperson René Moonsamy encourages couples to have honest and upfront conversations about their finances to prevent long-term damage.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Mapaseka Mokwele’s heartfelt guide to building healthier relationships cc</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1644756</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Broadcaster Mapaseka Mokwele gets real about modern love in her debut book, Intimate You: Your Relationship Pocketbook.<br />
In conversation with Sowetan SMag, she unpacks the power of self-work, radical honesty and emotional safety, and reveals how courageous conversations continue to shape her marriage to Thabo “T-Bose” Mokwele. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Mapaseka Mokwele’s heartfelt guide to building healthier relationships cc</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>14:31</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Broadcaster Mapaseka Mokwele gets real about modern love in her debut book, Intimate You: Your Relationship Pocketbook.
In conversation with Sowetan SMag, she unpacks the power of self-work, radical honesty and emotional safety, and reveals how courageous conversations continue to shape her marriage to Thabo “T-Bose” Mokwele.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Adv Behari at the Madlanga commission</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1644483</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ekurhuleni’s suspended head of legal Adv Kemi Behari denies he got salary increase to protect top cop <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Adv Behari at the Madlanga commission</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>1:11</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ekurhuleni’s suspended head of legal Adv Kemi Behari denies he got salary increase to protect top cop]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Moments leading up to Wiandre Pretorius' death</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1643985</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shaun Mim, operations manager at Astron petrol station in Brakpan, where Wiandre Pretorius took his own life, says the incident was caught on their CCTV camera and police have confiscated the footage. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Moments leading up to Wiandre Pretorius' death</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>4:01</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shaun Mim, operations manager at Astron petrol station in Brakpan, where Wiandre Pretorius took his own life, says the incident was caught on their CCTV camera and police have confiscated the footage.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>How The River star is rebuilding his career</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[After rising to fame as Andile Dikana on The River, Lunga Mofokeng opens up about navigating financial uncertainty after the show ended in 2024, and how he’s rebuilding and redefining his career. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How The River star is rebuilding his career</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>15:18</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After rising to fame as Andile Dikana on The River, Lunga Mofokeng opens up about navigating financial uncertainty after the show ended in 2024, and how he’s rebuilding and redefining his career.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Kwaito legend Joe Nina invents new sound iyano fusion</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1642885</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Veteran musician Joe Nina is betting on a new sound to shake up SA’s music scene. The legendary singer unveiled his newly invented genre, iyano fusion, a blend of amapiano and soul which he believes could spark another cultural takeover in 2026. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Kwaito legend Joe Nina invents new sound iyano fusion</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>7:13</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Veteran musician Joe Nina is betting on a new sound to shake up SA’s music scene. The legendary singer unveiled his newly invented genre, iyano fusion, a blend of amapiano and soul which he believes could spark another cultural takeover in 2026.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Big Brother evictees reflect on time spent in the house</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1641671</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mashel and Dene Jones are the latest housemates to be evicted from the Big Brother Mzansi house after a dramatic nomination week. Speaking to Sowetan, Mashel believes his alliance with Ofentse and Lawredo made him a target, while Dene Jones admits she wanted to kiss Tumi, the Barber, so badly before her connection with him was cut short. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Big Brother evictees reflect on time spent in the house</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>17:11</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mashel and Dene Jones are the latest housemates to be evicted from the Big Brother Mzansi house after a dramatic nomination week. Speaking to Sowetan, Mashel believes his alliance with Ofentse and Lawredo made him a target, while Dene Jones admits she wanted to kiss Tumi, the Barber, so badly before her connection with him was cut short.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Mafikizolo’s Theo Kgosinkwe goes back in time with Sowetan</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1641663</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mafikizolo singer Theo Kgosinkwe relives sharing the stage with Boom Shaka, Trompies and Brothers of Peace, and explains why launching his new label, 360 Music Factory, is his way of building and empowering a new generation of musicians. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Mafikizolo’s Theo Kgosinkwe goes back in time with Sowetan</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>15:49</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mafikizolo singer Theo Kgosinkwe relives sharing the stage with Boom Shaka, Trompies and Brothers of Peace, and explains why launching his new label, 360 Music Factory, is his way of building and empowering a new generation of musicians.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Building collapses in Joburg</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1641650</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Emergency services personnel are at a scene where a building collapsed in Doorenfontein, Joburg, on Monday. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Building collapses in Joburg</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>1:54</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Emergency services personnel are at a scene where a building collapsed in Doorenfontein, Joburg, on Monday.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Sjava: A star among stars</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1641566</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sjava’s new album, Inkanyezi Nezinkanyezi, sees him exploring a range of sounds while remaining rooted in growth and cultural pride. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Sjava: A star among stars</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>15:45</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sjava’s new album, Inkanyezi Nezinkanyezi, sees him exploring a range of sounds while remaining rooted in growth and cultural pride.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Kaze praises Chiefs' grit on tough away pitch</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1641028</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze doubts many teams in the division can win a game on Dr Molemela Stadium’s poor pitch, lauding his side for grinding a victory there on Wednesday. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Kaze praises Chiefs' grit on tough away pitch</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>4:47</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze doubts many teams in the division can win a game on Dr Molemela Stadium’s poor pitch, lauding his side for grinding a victory there on Wednesday.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1641028?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Engen probes allegations of petrol attendants being forced to work as gardeners</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1640569</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Engen Petroleum is investigating one of its franchises in Mamelodi, Tshwane, where workers have revealed that they are forced to do gardening and are not allowed to use bathrooms after 9pm, forcing them to relieve themselves in a bushy area nearby. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Engen probes allegations of petrol attendants being forced to work as gardeners</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>2:09</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Engen Petroleum is investigating one of its franchises in Mamelodi, Tshwane, where workers have revealed that they are forced to do gardening and are not allowed to use bathrooms after 9pm, forcing them to relieve themselves in a bushy area nearby.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1640569?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Body of Ekurhuleni roads and transport management MMC Andile Mngwevu found</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1640021</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The body of Ekurhuleni roads and transport management MMC Andile Mngwevu and three other people he was travelling with have been recovered. Sending audio now. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Body of Ekurhuleni roads and transport management MMC Andile Mngwevu found</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>1:05</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The body of Ekurhuleni roads and transport management MMC Andile Mngwevu and three other people he was travelling with have been recovered. Sending audio now.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1640021_high.mp3?p=rss" length="1041696" type="audio/mpeg" />
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1640021?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>The rand strengthens beyond R16 to the dollar</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1639525</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr Azar Jammine, Chief Economistat Econometrix, believes lower import costs from a firmer rand could help bring down inflation and interest rates, giving consumers more spending power despite pressure on exporters. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>The rand strengthens beyond R16 to the dollar</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>3:45</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr Azar Jammine, Chief Economistat Econometrix, believes lower import costs from a firmer rand could help bring down inflation and interest rates, giving consumers more spending power despite pressure on exporters.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1639525_high.mp3?p=rss" length="3613845" type="audio/mpeg" />
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1639525?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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	<item>
		<title>Stronger rand expected to boost confidence, growth and job creation</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1639522</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Labour economist Andrew Levy says workers may not feel immediate benefits from a stronger rand, but sustained currency gains could boost confidence, growth and job creation. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Stronger rand expected to boost confidence, growth and job creation</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>3:13</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Labour economist Andrew Levy says workers may not feel immediate benefits from a stronger rand, but sustained currency gains could boost confidence, growth and job creation.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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	<item>
		<title>Scholar transport driver charged with 12 counts of culpable homicide</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1636805</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1636805</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Gauteng police have arrested a 22-year-old man who was the driver of the scholar transport vehicle that collided with a truck and left 12 pupils dead. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Scholar transport driver charged with 12 counts of culpable homicide</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>1:37</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Gauteng police have arrested a 22-year-old man who was the driver of the scholar transport vehicle that collided with a truck and left 12 pupils dead.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1636805_high.mp3?p=rss" length="1559129" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1636805?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>President Cyril Ramaphosa on Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1636497</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[President Cyril Ramaphosa speaking about the Gauteng scholar transport crash tragedy that claimed the lives on 13 children. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>President Cyril Ramaphosa on Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>3:40</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Cyril Ramaphosa speaking about the Gauteng scholar transport crash tragedy that claimed the lives on 13 children.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1636497?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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	<item>
		<title>Why Jessica Motaung can’t stand for Safa president</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1635439</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Northern Cape denies endorsing Chiefs boss candidature amid claims Jordaan wants fourth term. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why Jessica Motaung can’t stand for Safa president</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>3:08</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Northern Cape denies endorsing Chiefs boss candidature amid claims Jordaan wants fourth term.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1635439_high.mp3?p=rss" length="3019925" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1635439?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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	<item>
		<title>KwaZulu-Natal leads the pack after recording a 90.6% matric pass rate</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1634885</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1634885</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[KZN MEC for education says the provinces matric Class of 2025 has made history. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>KwaZulu-Natal leads the pack after recording a 90.6% matric pass rate</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>1:58</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[KZN MEC for education says the provinces matric Class of 2025 has made history.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1634885_high.mp3?p=rss" length="1904810" type="audio/mpeg" />
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1634885?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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	<item>
		<title>From anxiety to achievement: Pabalelo’s matric journey</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1634257</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pabalelo Ngwato, 18, is preparing to close an important chapter of her life as she graduates from Redhill School in Johannesburg, walking away with five distinctions with an average of 85%. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>From anxiety to achievement: Pabalelo’s matric journey</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>9:28</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pabalelo Ngwato, 18, is preparing to close an important chapter of her life as she graduates from Redhill School in Johannesburg, walking away with five distinctions with an average of 85%.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1634257_high.mp3?p=rss" length="9097051" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1634257?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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	<item>
		<title>Teen with albinism triumphs in national matric English rankings</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1634250</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ngozika Nnadi, 18, from Saheti School in Johannesburg, achieved four distinctions in the matric exams, but her highest accolade was being ranked in the top 1% nationally for further studies in English, as this subject relies fully on reading. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Teen with albinism triumphs in national matric English rankings</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>4:44</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ngozika Nnadi, 18, from Saheti School in Johannesburg, achieved four distinctions in the matric exams, but her highest accolade was being ranked in the top 1% nationally for further studies in English, as this subject relies fully on reading.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Matric results don’t define learners’ future, experts say</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1634086</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Roshni Parbhoo-Seetha, SA Depression and Anxiety Group project manager for education says pupils should not view their matric results as a final judgment on their intelligence or potential. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Matric results don’t define learners’ future, experts say</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>2:52</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Roshni Parbhoo-Seetha, SA Depression and Anxiety Group project manager for education says pupils should not view their matric results as a final judgment on their intelligence or potential.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Mafoko Security guards suffer as salaries delayed</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mafoko Security patrol guards claim they have not been paid salaries for two months. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Mafoko Security guards suffer as salaries delayed</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>2:23</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mafoko Security patrol guards claim they have not been paid salaries for two months.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Mafoko Security guards suffer as salaries delayed</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1633398</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1633398</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mafoko Security patrol guards claim they have not been paid salaries for two months. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Mafoko Security guards suffer as salaries delayed</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>2:12</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mafoko Security patrol guards claim they have not been paid salaries for two months.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>DJ Warras’ sister breaks down after accused murderer’s court appearance</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1632333</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[DJ Warras’ sister, Nicole Stock, broke down in tears outside the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday after the appearance of Victor Majola, the man accused of murdering her brother. Speaking to journalists, Stock reflected on the family’s first Christmas without Warras, describing the growing pain of his absence. “We all missed him a lot… the void is real,” she said. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>DJ Warras’ sister breaks down after accused murderer’s court appearance</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>2:32</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[DJ Warras’ sister, Nicole Stock, broke down in tears outside the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday after the appearance of Victor Majola, the man accused of murdering her brother. Speaking to journalists, Stock reflected on the family’s first Christmas without Warras, describing the growing pain of his absence. “We all missed him a lot… the void is real,” she said.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>We Buy Cars to payback R3.4m to unhappy consumers</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1630688</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have complained that We Buy Cars violated the Consumer Protection Act, you could be smiling all the way to the bank for your share of R3.4m to be paid back to unhappy consumers. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>We Buy Cars to payback R3.4m to unhappy consumers</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>1:49</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you have complained that We Buy Cars violated the Consumer Protection Act, you could be smiling all the way to the bank for your share of R3.4m to be paid back to unhappy consumers.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1630688_high.mp3?p=rss" length="1754762" type="audio/mpeg" />
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1630688?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Dual fires in Ekurhuleni leave two dead, liquor store gutted</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1629348</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The City of Ekurhuleni emergency management services responded to two fires – one that claimed the lives of two people and the other which gutted a liquor store – in the early hours of Wednesday. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Dual fires in Ekurhuleni leave two dead, liquor store gutted</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>1:13</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The City of Ekurhuleni emergency management services responded to two fires – one that claimed the lives of two people and the other which gutted a liquor store – in the early hours of Wednesday.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1629348_high.mp3?p=rss" length="1176307" type="audio/mpeg" />
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1629348?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Banks return R60m, repossessed cars to consumers</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1629338</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thousands of consumers have had more than R60m paid back to them after the National Financial Ombud (NFO) of SA’s banking division resolved their disputes with various banks. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Banks return R60m, repossessed cars to consumers</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>0:43</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thousands of consumers have had more than R60m paid back to them after the National Financial Ombud (NFO) of SA’s banking division resolved their disputes with various banks.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1629338_high.mp3?p=rss" length="691056" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<title>Two SSA former officials arrested for fraud and theft</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1624406</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The pair were arrested on charges relating to the misappropriation of state funds. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Two SSA former officials arrested for fraud and theft</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>0:40</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The pair were arrested on charges relating to the misappropriation of state funds.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1624406?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Balance spending habits with smart investing – finance expert</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1622979</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The impulse spender. The cautious thrill-seeker. The aspiring wealth-builder. The highly disciplined investor.<br />
These are some of the spending personalities that tell you how you approach money. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Balance spending habits with smart investing – finance expert</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>2:25</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The impulse spender. The cautious thrill-seeker. The aspiring wealth-builder. The highly disciplined investor.
These are some of the spending personalities that tell you how you approach money.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1622979_high.mp3?p=rss" length="2324441" type="audio/mpeg" />
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1622979?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Top cop solves 12 rape cases spanning five years</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1622225</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1622225</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Det-Sgt Mokgaetji Sema speaks to Sowetan on the challenges she faced when investigating these cases. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Top cop solves 12 rape cases spanning five years</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>5:10</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Det-Sgt Mokgaetji Sema speaks to Sowetan on the challenges she faced when investigating these cases.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1622225?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Fears for sons recruited by MKP to Russia</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1622045</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Botswana mother alleged to Sowetan that her son was taken to Russia under the guise of attending a personal development course after being recruited by Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Fears for sons recruited by MKP to Russia</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>19:27</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Botswana mother alleged to Sowetan that her son was taken to Russia under the guise of attending a personal development course after being recruited by Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1622045_high.mp3?p=rss" length="18677512" type="audio/mpeg" />
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1622045?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Tsakane single mom triumphs in R1m entrepreneurial competition</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1621599</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[For a single mother from Tsakane in Ekurhuleni, unemployment was more than a setback — it was a crisis, with a young son relying on her. Refusing to give up, Prudence Mabaso took a bold step that transformed her life, ultimately beating more than 2,000 competitors in an entrepreneurial competition to win R1m. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Tsakane single mom triumphs in R1m entrepreneurial competition</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>4:11</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[For a single mother from Tsakane in Ekurhuleni, unemployment was more than a setback — it was a crisis, with a young son relying on her. Refusing to give up, Prudence Mabaso took a bold step that transformed her life, ultimately beating more than 2,000 competitors in an entrepreneurial competition to win R1m.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1621599?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Matriculant killed as driver fleeing from chaotic pupils rams into her</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1621540</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1621540</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A Grade 12 pupil has died after being struck by a scholar transport bus during chaos at Schaumburg Combined School in Hartbeespoort. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Matriculant killed as driver fleeing from chaotic pupils rams into her</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>2:28</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Grade 12 pupil has died after being struck by a scholar transport bus during chaos at Schaumburg Combined School in Hartbeespoort.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1621540_high.mp3?p=rss" length="2377075" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1621540?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Malusi Gigaba joins list of accused in Transnet graft matter</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1619337</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The IDAC has added former minister Malusi Gigaba as the fifth accused in the corruption case involving former Transnet executives at the Palm Ridge specialised commercial crime court on Wednesday. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Malusi Gigaba joins list of accused in Transnet graft matter</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>0:47</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The IDAC has added former minister Malusi Gigaba as the fifth accused in the corruption case involving former Transnet executives at the Palm Ridge specialised commercial crime court on Wednesday.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1619337_high.mp3?p=rss" length="762499" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1619337?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Black leaders should be celebrated for Eskom’s turnaround – Robert Gumede</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1618379</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1618379</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Black Business Councils lauds power utility’s leaders for renewed stability <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Black leaders should be celebrated for Eskom’s turnaround – Robert Gumede</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>25:48</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Black Business Councils lauds power utility’s leaders for renewed stability]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1618379_high.mp3?p=rss" length="24784285" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
		<ionofm:coverart href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/banner_7105_20250908_212606_750.jpeg"/>
		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1618379?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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	<item>
		<title>Reduce money-related stress by budgeting, building emergency fund</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1617953</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[We often put ourselves under unnecessary pressure and with the festive season just a few weeks away, Fynbos Money founder Adrian Hope-Bailie says this period is crunch time for many. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Reduce money-related stress by budgeting, building emergency fund</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>3:21</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We often put ourselves under unnecessary pressure and with the festive season just a few weeks away, Fynbos Money founder Adrian Hope-Bailie says this period is crunch time for many.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1617953_high.mp3?p=rss" length="3220099" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
		<ionofm:coverart href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/banner_7105_20250908_212606_750.jpeg"/>
		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1617953?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Kaizer Jr praises Kaze, Ben Youssef but won’t say if they’ll stay beyond this season</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1617887</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr has sounded rather non-committal about the future of the club’s co-coaches, Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, insisting their focus was on the current season. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Kaizer Jr praises Kaze, Ben Youssef but won’t say if they’ll stay beyond this season</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>1:42</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr has sounded rather non-committal about the future of the club’s co-coaches, Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, insisting their focus was on the current season.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1617887_high.mp3?p=rss" length="1636898" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1617887?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Ramaphosa announces cabinet reshuffle, fires DA minister Dion George</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1617813</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[President Cyril Ramaphosa has made changes to his cabinet, firing forestry, fisheries and environment minister Dion George and replacing him with DA national spokesperson Willie Aucamp. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Ramaphosa announces cabinet reshuffle, fires DA minister Dion George</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>0:24</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Cyril Ramaphosa has made changes to his cabinet, firing forestry, fisheries and environment minister Dion George and replacing him with DA national spokesperson Willie Aucamp.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1617813_high.mp3?p=rss" length="395531" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1617813?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Popular musician arrested for attempted murder in Limpopo</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1617539</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1617539</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The countdown has begun to the G20 Summit, and although certain heads of state are not attending, Gauteng premier, Panyaza Lesufi, says the province is ready to host the forum. What are your expectations ahead of the conference? <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Popular musician arrested for attempted murder in Limpopo</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>0:31</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The countdown has begun to the G20 Summit, and although certain heads of state are not attending, Gauteng premier, Panyaza Lesufi, says the province is ready to host the forum. What are your expectations ahead of the conference?]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1617539_high.mp3?p=rss" length="499185" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1617539?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Wits University student accuses SRC member of rape</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1616913</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1616913</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Wits University has confirmed that an SRC member was suspended after they were accused of raping a fellow student. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Wits University student accuses SRC member of rape</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>0:45</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wits University has confirmed that an SRC member was suspended after they were accused of raping a fellow student.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1616913_high.mp3?p=rss" length="732406" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
		<ionofm:coverart href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/banner_7105_20250908_212606_750.jpeg"/>
		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1616913?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Former Laerskool Akasia finance officer found guilty of fraud and theft </title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1616465</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1616465</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Gauteng department of education says it welcomes the conviction and sentencing of a former finance clerk at Laerskool Akasia, following an investigation by the department’s Anti-Corruption Unit. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Former Laerskool Akasia finance officer found guilty of fraud and theft </itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>1:51</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Gauteng department of education says it welcomes the conviction and sentencing of a former finance clerk at Laerskool Akasia, following an investigation by the department’s Anti-Corruption Unit.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1616465_high.mp3?p=rss" length="1784409" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1616465?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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	<item>
		<title>Ekhurhuleni family of five dies in shack fire </title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1616460</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1616460</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[An Ekurhuleni couple and their three children died after being trapped inside their home when it went up in flames. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Ekhurhuleni family of five dies in shack fire </itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>1:23</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[An Ekurhuleni couple and their three children died after being trapped inside their home when it went up in flames.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1616460_high.mp3?p=rss" length="1329252" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
		<ionofm:coverart href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/banner_7105_20250908_212606_750.jpeg"/>
		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1616460?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Agrizzi enters into plea and sentence agreement with IDAC </title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1615536</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1615536</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Angelo Agrizzi, the former BOSASA chief operations officer who was charged with corruption, has entered into a plea and sentence agreement with the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC). <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Agrizzi enters into plea and sentence agreement with IDAC </itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>0:43</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Angelo Agrizzi, the former BOSASA chief operations officer who was charged with corruption, has entered into a plea and sentence agreement with the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC).]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1615536_high.mp3?p=rss" length="697297" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1615536?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>South Africans trapped in Ukraine</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1615356</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1615356</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[President Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says they are investigating the matter of 17 South African men who are trapped in the Ukraine. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>South Africans trapped in Ukraine</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>0:20</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says they are investigating the matter of 17 South African men who are trapped in the Ukraine.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>If Malema had Mandela’s approach, he would be SA’s president - Player</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1614282</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Legendary golfer Gary Player celebrated his 90th birthday at the weekend by stirring the politics pot, from calling for the government to rethink BEE to punting Julius Malema as the country’s possible president if the EFF leader adopted Nelson Mandela’s “approach” to politics. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>If Malema had Mandela’s approach, he would be SA’s president - Player</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>4:38</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Legendary golfer Gary Player celebrated his 90th birthday at the weekend by stirring the politics pot, from calling for the government to rethink BEE to punting Julius Malema as the country’s possible president if the EFF leader adopted Nelson Mandela’s “approach” to politics.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Lungelo Tyson Mathonsi on his new Gqom duo, The Incredibles</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1613442</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Actor-turned-musician Lungelo Tyson Mathonsi has teamed up with Adam Dlamini to form The Incredibles, a Gqom duo making waves in Jozi and KZN. Tyson told Sowetan SMag’s Masego Seemela, ahead of their new single Shibilika, that their partnership feels “meant to be.” <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Lungelo Tyson Mathonsi on his new Gqom duo, The Incredibles</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>22:18</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Actor-turned-musician Lungelo Tyson Mathonsi has teamed up with Adam Dlamini to form The Incredibles, a Gqom duo making waves in Jozi and KZN. Tyson told Sowetan SMag’s Masego Seemela, ahead of their new single Shibilika, that their partnership feels “meant to be.”]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Nehawu backs workers’ stoppage after colleague suffers electric shock amid ‘unbearable’ conditions</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1613140</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nehawu regional secretary Simamkele Takane says the union supports workers who downed tools on Thursday after a colleague was electrocuted, citing unbearable working conditions. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Nehawu backs workers’ stoppage after colleague suffers electric shock amid ‘unbearable’ conditions</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>3:23</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nehawu regional secretary Simamkele Takane says the union supports workers who downed tools on Thursday after a colleague was electrocuted, citing unbearable working conditions.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1613140_high.mp3?p=rss" length="3251056" type="audio/mpeg" />
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		<title>Taxi boss, his bodyguard shot dead outside Alexandra</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1613083</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gauteng police are investigating two counts of murder after a taxi boss and his bodyguard, travelling in separate cars, were shot and killed by gunmen in a BMW X5 in Marlboro, outside Alexandra, on Wednesday. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Taxi boss, his bodyguard shot dead outside Alexandra</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>1:03</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Gauteng police are investigating two counts of murder after a taxi boss and his bodyguard, travelling in separate cars, were shot and killed by gunmen in a BMW X5 in Marlboro, outside Alexandra, on Wednesday.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Van Reenen Pass accident claims 8 lives, injures 6</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1612939</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eight people have died, and six others have been injured following a horrific accident involving a truck and a minibus taxi on Thursday morning. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Van Reenen Pass accident claims 8 lives, injures 6</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>1:13</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eight people have died, and six others have been injured following a horrific accident involving a truck and a minibus taxi on Thursday morning.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1612939?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>BMW, Opel recalls cars</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1612673</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[BWM and Opel are recalling some of their cars over fears that the safety measures could fail in a case of emergency or, in the worst-case scenario, cause death. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BMW, Opel recalls cars</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>1:06</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[BWM and Opel are recalling some of their cars over fears that the safety measures could fail in a case of emergency or, in the worst-case scenario, cause death.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>KZN education to revise matric timetable after exam clashes</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1612588</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The KwaZulu-Natal department of education has confirmed that it will issue a revised matric exam timetable to address clashes affecting Grade 12 learners scheduled to write three papers on November 4 2025. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>KZN education to revise matric timetable after exam clashes</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>1:00</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The KwaZulu-Natal department of education has confirmed that it will issue a revised matric exam timetable to address clashes affecting Grade 12 learners scheduled to write three papers on November 4 2025.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Crash kills 7 people in Joburg </title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1612580?v=1</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seven people died on Wednesday morning when a minibus taxi and bakkie collided in Bassonia, south of Johannesburg. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Crash kills 7 people in Joburg </itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>0:39</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Seven people died on Wednesday morning when a minibus taxi and bakkie collided in Bassonia, south of Johannesburg.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Zozibini Tunzi steps into the spotlight of acting</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1612557</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Former Miss Universe launches her budding acting career with major role in Netflix series 'Bad Influencer'.  <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Zozibini Tunzi steps into the spotlight of acting</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>14:10</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former Miss Universe launches her budding acting career with major role in Netflix series 'Bad Influencer'. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>High court hears urgent application against Joburg’s clean-up operation</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1609818</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nomoya Mnisi, MMC of economic development for the City of Joburg speaks outside of court on the postponement of the matter.  <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>High court hears urgent application against Joburg’s clean-up operation</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>1:17</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nomoya Mnisi, MMC of economic development for the City of Joburg speaks outside of court on the postponement of the matter. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1609818?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Two pilots die in separate crashes in KZN</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1608329</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ndabezihle Sibiya, the spokesperson of the KZN MEC for transport, Siboniso Duma, explains how the incidents happened.  <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Two pilots die in separate crashes in KZN</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>2:14</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ndabezihle Sibiya, the spokesperson of the KZN MEC for transport, Siboniso Duma, explains how the incidents happened. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1608329_high.mp3?p=rss" length="2159347" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1608329?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>South Africans remain resilient and resourceful despite financial pressure</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1608196</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Survey shows that people are seeking additional income steams. Worryingly, 38% of respondents with debt are using more than 40% of their income to service their debt. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>South Africans remain resilient and resourceful despite financial pressure</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>0:55</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Survey shows that people are seeking additional income steams. Worryingly, 38% of respondents with debt are using more than 40% of their income to service their debt.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Monique Bingham: The house music queen who calls SA her second home</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1606989</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Monique Bingham — the soulful voice behind some of house music’s biggest classics — proudly calls South Africa her second home. From Take Me to My Love to collaborations with Hugh Masekela and Black Coffee, her influence runs deep. She chats to Sowetan SMag about her 20-year legacy, her bond with SA, and why she believes her best music is still ahead. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Monique Bingham: The house music queen who calls SA her second home</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>18:52</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Monique Bingham — the soulful voice behind some of house music’s biggest classics — proudly calls South Africa her second home. From Take Me to My Love to collaborations with Hugh Masekela and Black Coffee, her influence runs deep. She chats to Sowetan SMag about her 20-year legacy, her bond with SA, and why she believes her best music is still ahead.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Beyond wealth and degrees: no one is immune from mental illness</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1605233</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[SA Depression and Anxiety Group call centre supervisor Olwethu Khwaza says that our mental health also affects how we act, handle stress and circumstances that we come across in life.  <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Beyond wealth and degrees: no one is immune from mental illness</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>14:50</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[SA Depression and Anxiety Group call centre supervisor Olwethu Khwaza says that our mental health also affects how we act, handle stress and circumstances that we come across in life. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Liquideep reunion – Naysayers don't bother us</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1604400</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Headlines, analysis and interviews created just for you.<br />
<br />
Visit www.sowetanlive.co.za for breaking stories and up-to-date news coverage. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Liquideep reunion – Naysayers don't bother us</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>20:18</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Headlines, analysis and interviews created just for you.

Visit www.sowetanlive.co.za for breaking stories and up-to-date news coverage.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Yvonne Chaka Chaka's awards celebrate unsung heroes in music</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1602324</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Legendary singer Yvonne Chaka Chaka will once again celebrate unsung heroes with the biennial Backing Vocalists and Session Musicians (BVSM) awards. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Yvonne Chaka Chaka's awards celebrate unsung heroes in music</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>23:15</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Legendary singer Yvonne Chaka Chaka will once again celebrate unsung heroes with the biennial Backing Vocalists and Session Musicians (BVSM) awards.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Rethabile Khumalo opens up about her mother's final moments</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1601766</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Singer-songwriter Rethabile Khumalo opens up about the final moments with her late mother, legendary vocalist Winnie Khumalo, who passed away in January.<br />
<br />
She also reflects on her mother’s legacy and shares her plans to honour her more than 30-year-long music career with a star-studded celebration on October 4 at Soweto Meat Lovers. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Rethabile Khumalo opens up about her mother's final moments</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>9:13</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Singer-songwriter Rethabile Khumalo opens up about the final moments with her late mother, legendary vocalist Winnie Khumalo, who passed away in January.

She also reflects on her mother’s legacy and shares her plans to honour her more than 30-year-long music career with a star-studded celebration on October 4 at Soweto Meat Lovers.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>ANC Joburg spokesperson Masilo Sereke on the ultimatum given by the Patriotic Alliance</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1600806</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The PA has given the ANC until Monday to reinstate its deputy president, Kenny Kunene, as Joburg’s MMC for transport or else it will pull out from its local government coalitions with the ANC across the country.  <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>ANC Joburg spokesperson Masilo Sereke on the ultimatum given by the Patriotic Alliance</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>2:25</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The PA has given the ANC until Monday to reinstate its deputy president, Kenny Kunene, as Joburg’s MMC for transport or else it will pull out from its local government coalitions with the ANC across the country. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>'I'm one step away from a Grammy award' – Heavy-K</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1599724</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Music maestro Heavy-K talks about being inducted into the Grammy Recording Academy Class of 2025, finding guidance, mentorship, and a fatherly bond with American rap legend Busta Rhymes, and plans to take 3-Step to the world. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>'I'm one step away from a Grammy award' – Heavy-K</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>22:01</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Music maestro Heavy-K talks about being inducted into the Grammy Recording Academy Class of 2025, finding guidance, mentorship, and a fatherly bond with American rap legend Busta Rhymes, and plans to take 3-Step to the world.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Praising DA is sabotage to ANC - councillors reject Ramaphosa's applause of political foe</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1597789</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ward 135 councillor Phelelani Sindani criticised Ramaphosa’s praise of the DA as undermining the ANC, while Ward 68 councillor Msimelo Lobi supported the president’s view but noted that ANC municipalities struggle due to reliance on grants rather than revenue collection. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Praising DA is sabotage to ANC - councillors reject Ramaphosa's applause of political foe</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>11:05</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ward 135 councillor Phelelani Sindani criticised Ramaphosa’s praise of the DA as undermining the ANC, while Ward 68 councillor Msimelo Lobi supported the president’s view but noted that ANC municipalities struggle due to reliance on grants rather than revenue collection.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Court postpones Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala's attempted murder case</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1590557</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Controversial businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat Matlala made a brief appearance at the Alexandra magistrate's court. NPA spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said the state would oppose his attempted murder bail application.  <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Court postpones Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala's attempted murder case</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>1:53</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Controversial businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat Matlala made a brief appearance at the Alexandra magistrate's court. NPA spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said the state would oppose his attempted murder bail application. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Unions react to Bela Bill regulation of documenting migrant pupils</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1590195</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Naptosa's general secretary, Basil Manuel, says excluding children from the education system because of a lack of documentation is not something they can support, as children are not the problem. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Unions react to Bela Bill regulation of documenting migrant pupils</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>2:09</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Naptosa's general secretary, Basil Manuel, says excluding children from the education system because of a lack of documentation is not something they can support, as children are not the problem.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Teacher survives e-hailing attack with bullet lodged in her her jaw</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1587681</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Baratile Sekwalane, a 27-year-old grade 8 teacher who was travelling in a third e-hailing car when two others were torched at Maponya Mall in Klipspruit, Soweto, leaving one of the drivers dead, has a bullet lodged in her left jaw. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Teacher survives e-hailing attack with bullet lodged in her her jaw</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>5:47</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Baratile Sekwalane, a 27-year-old grade 8 teacher who was travelling in a third e-hailing car when two others were torched at Maponya Mall in Klipspruit, Soweto, leaving one of the drivers dead, has a bullet lodged in her left jaw.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>MEC Macie demands eye-for-an-eye justice for cop killers</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1587640</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mpumalanga MEC for community safety security and liaison Jackie Macie speaking at the funeral of slain Sgt Lawrence Dumisani Mtshweni who was shot while responding to a robbery last week. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>MEC Macie demands eye-for-an-eye justice for cop killers</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>4:26</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mpumalanga MEC for community safety security and liaison Jackie Macie speaking at the funeral of slain Sgt Lawrence Dumisani Mtshweni who was shot while responding to a robbery last week.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Multimillion-rand road project still not finished 12 years later</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1581554</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Contractor Mutshutshu Nxumalo, director of Oro Projects, has told of how extortionists forced him to abandon a R52m road construction project after his equipment was vandalised for refusing to badge to demands for payment. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Multimillion-rand road project still not finished 12 years later</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>7:09</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Contractor Mutshutshu Nxumalo, director of Oro Projects, has told of how extortionists forced him to abandon a R52m road construction project after his equipment was vandalised for refusing to badge to demands for payment.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title> &quot;Never getting the chance to enjoy The Soil at its peak&quot; -  Samthing Soweto </title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1578214</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Samthing Soweto in discussion with S Mag Reporter Masego Seemela, speaks all things career, collaborations and running his music business. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title> &quot;Never getting the chance to enjoy The Soil at its peak&quot; -  Samthing Soweto </itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>23:40</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Samthing Soweto in discussion with S Mag Reporter Masego Seemela, speaks all things career, collaborations and running his music business.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Newly-appointed police minister Prof Firoz Cachalia speaks to Sowetan </title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1575950</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet reshuffle, Prof Firoz Cachalia has been appointed as South Africa’s new minister of police, with Senzo Mchunu placed on special leave. In a brief telephonic interview with SowetanLIVE reporter Koena Mashale, Cachalia responds to his appointment and outlines how he plans to tackle the challenges that lie ahead. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Newly-appointed police minister Prof Firoz Cachalia speaks to Sowetan </itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>2:53</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet reshuffle, Prof Firoz Cachalia has been appointed as South Africa’s new minister of police, with Senzo Mchunu placed on special leave. In a brief telephonic interview with SowetanLIVE reporter Koena Mashale, Cachalia responds to his appointment and outlines how he plans to tackle the challenges that lie ahead.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>She gets things done – Steenhuisen backs Zille on Joburg mayoral candidacy</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1564728</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[DA Federal chairperson Helen Zille has got the backing of party leader John Steenhuisen to change the fortunes of Johannesburg should she become the mayor. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>She gets things done – Steenhuisen backs Zille on Joburg mayoral candidacy</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>1:02</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[DA Federal chairperson Helen Zille has got the backing of party leader John Steenhuisen to change the fortunes of Johannesburg should she become the mayor.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>'They’re dragging their feet’ - Diko slams government inaction on podcast laws</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1550875?v=1</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1550875?v=1</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As podcasts explode in popularity and controversy grows, SA still has no laws to hold them accountable. In this candid interview, communications portfolio committee chairperson Khusela Diko warns of a growing crisis in an unregulated space and calls out government for dragging its feet. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>'They’re dragging their feet’ - Diko slams government inaction on podcast laws</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>11:17</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As podcasts explode in popularity and controversy grows, SA still has no laws to hold them accountable. In this candid interview, communications portfolio committee chairperson Khusela Diko warns of a growing crisis in an unregulated space and calls out government for dragging its feet.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Nigerian superstar and singer Oxlade on his rise from humble beginnings to global fame</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1548775</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1548775</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[After I dropped out of varsity, I felt that I was done living someone else’s dreams. My family didn’t want another artist or musician, and had expectations for me to complete school, but music is my calling, and I can’t help it. I followed their advice and went to school, but I soon realised that I was losing myself and only found myself in music. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Nigerian superstar and singer Oxlade on his rise from humble beginnings to global fame</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>12:57</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After I dropped out of varsity, I felt that I was done living someone else’s dreams. My family didn’t want another artist or musician, and had expectations for me to complete school, but music is my calling, and I can’t help it. I followed their advice and went to school, but I soon realised that I was losing myself and only found myself in music.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Why I rescued Tunisian soccer fan – Sundowns supporter speaks</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1542757</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Sundowns fan who saved the life of an Esperance Sportive de Tunis supporter at Loftus Versfeld Stadium says he acted instinctively as he couldn’t stand the thought of watching a man die. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why I rescued Tunisian soccer fan – Sundowns supporter speaks</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>7:24</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Sundowns fan who saved the life of an Esperance Sportive de Tunis supporter at Loftus Versfeld Stadium says he acted instinctively as he couldn’t stand the thought of watching a man die.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi speaks on improving on service delivery in the province </title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1534159</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1534159</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The premier was speaking after his meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa and his cabinet to assess the state of the province and highlight issues which need to be addressed with urgency. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi speaks on improving on service delivery in the province </itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>2:47</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The premier was speaking after his meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa and his cabinet to assess the state of the province and highlight issues which need to be addressed with urgency.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1534159?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi's first radio show on Power FM</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1532760</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The former EFF MP announced his decision to leave the EFF and politics in February and expressed his desire to contribute to academia, leveraging on his educational background. Now he is the anchor of Power Talk. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi's first radio show on Power FM</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>2:03</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The former EFF MP announced his decision to leave the EFF and politics in February and expressed his desire to contribute to academia, leveraging on his educational background. Now he is the anchor of Power Talk.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1532760_high.mp3?p=rss" length="1983805" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<title>Eric Thokwana denies extorting Pretoria constructions sites </title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1492383</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1492383</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The alleged extortionist is known to have demanded money to keep two major construction sites running. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Eric Thokwana denies extorting Pretoria constructions sites </itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>8:55</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The alleged extortionist is known to have demanded money to keep two major construction sites running.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1492383_high.mp3?p=rss" length="8563736" type="audio/mpeg" />
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		<title>South African drug mule speaks on Honk Kong prison horror</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1488825</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Springsfield man speaks to SowetanLIVE on the day he was court with drugs at the Hong Kong airport in 2015.  <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>South African drug mule speaks on Honk Kong prison horror</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>6:44</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Springsfield man speaks to SowetanLIVE on the day he was court with drugs at the Hong Kong airport in 2015. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Construction business owner details extorsion from thugs</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1473642?v=2</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1473642?v=2</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[His construction site has been hit with many delays because of local dodgy SMMes who want a stake in the project which does not belong to the state. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Construction business owner details extorsion from thugs</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>38:16</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[His construction site has been hit with many delays because of local dodgy SMMes who want a stake in the project which does not belong to the state.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1473642?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Relative shares what led to the fight over Mboro’s grandkids</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1468478</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1468478</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The great aunt of Mboro's grandchildren says the controversial pastor had taken the children last week when they were supposed to get treatment for an ailment. Kgadi Gele said they then went to his house to get them but he refused, kicked them out and also threatened them with pangas that he was also seen brandishing on a video that has since gone viral. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Relative shares what led to the fight over Mboro’s grandkids</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>5:44</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The great aunt of Mboro's grandchildren says the controversial pastor had taken the children last week when they were supposed to get treatment for an ailment. Kgadi Gele said they then went to his house to get them but he refused, kicked them out and also threatened them with pangas that he was also seen brandishing on a video that has since gone viral.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1468478?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Ziya Xulu on silencing the noise</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1463552</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1463552</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The actor speaks on her career and winning the best new comer award at the Simon Mabhunu Film & TV Awards. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Ziya Xulu on silencing the noise</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>5:09</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The actor speaks on her career and winning the best new comer award at the Simon Mabhunu Film & TV Awards.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1463552?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Miss SA finalist Chidimma Adetshina speaks to Sowetan S Mag on motherhood, divorce and xenophobia</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1463160</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1463160</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The 23-year-old law student speaks out about her identity <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Miss SA finalist Chidimma Adetshina speaks to Sowetan S Mag on motherhood, divorce and xenophobia</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>13:36</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 23-year-old law student speaks out about her identity]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1463160_high.mp3?p=rss" length="13081039" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
		<ionofm:coverart href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/banner_7105_20250908_212606_750.jpeg"/>
		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1463160?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Lawrence Maleka back on our screens as the #LobolaMan</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1462374</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The actor speaks to S Mag reporter Masego Seemela on his latest role. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Lawrence Maleka back on our screens as the #LobolaMan</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>21:43</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The actor speaks to S Mag reporter Masego Seemela on his latest role.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1462374_high.mp3?p=rss" length="20858842" type="audio/mpeg" />
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1462374?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Department of health retracts Gauteng Mpox case</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1461884</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1461884</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Earlier on Thursday it was reported that a learner in Hammanskraal had contracted Mpox <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Department of health retracts Gauteng Mpox case</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>1:50</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Earlier on Thursday it was reported that a learner in Hammanskraal had contracted Mpox]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1461884_high.mp3?p=rss" length="1764794" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
		<ionofm:coverart href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/banner_7105_20250908_212606_750.jpeg"/>
		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1461884?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Getting roles is spiritual, says Kwenzo Ngcobo</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1460401</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1460401</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Actor says he is ready to live up to viewers’ expectations as he makes his debut on ‘Scandal!’ in August. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Getting roles is spiritual, says Kwenzo Ngcobo</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>2:46</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Actor says he is ready to live up to viewers’ expectations as he makes his debut on ‘Scandal!’ in August.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1460401_high.mp3?p=rss" length="2663406" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1460401?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>I won't comment on super fans, because my name wasn't mentioned – Mama Joy</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1458858</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Super fan Joy “‘Mama Joy”’ Chauke said she will not address any says on super fans' trips being stopped until the minister of sports, arts, and culture, Gayton McKenzie, mentions her name. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>I won't comment on super fans, because my name wasn't mentioned – Mama Joy</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>0:48</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Super fan Joy “‘Mama Joy”’ Chauke said she will not address any says on super fans' trips being stopped until the minister of sports, arts, and culture, Gayton McKenzie, mentions her name.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1458858?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Minster McKenzie’s spokesperson speaks on the list of people receiving funds from department</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1458759?v=1</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1458759?v=1</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Cassidy Jacobs said the list would not be published anytime soon and that the minster still needed to meet with his department for a lekgotla. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Minster McKenzie’s spokesperson speaks on the list of people receiving funds from department</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>1:20</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Cassidy Jacobs said the list would not be published anytime soon and that the minster still needed to meet with his department for a lekgotla.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1458759_high.mp3?p=rss" length="1289993" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1458759?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>'Hearing the crowd singing the anthem was magical' – KB</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1458259</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1458259</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Singer says she doesn’t take singing the national anthem lightly <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>'Hearing the crowd singing the anthem was magical' – KB</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>4:59</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Singer says she doesn’t take singing the national anthem lightly]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1458259_high.mp3?p=rss" length="4795806" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
		<ionofm:coverart href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/banner_7105_20250908_212606_750.jpeg"/>
		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1458259?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Cabinet surprises &amp; viral drama - top stories of the week</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1457911</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1457911</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Join your lively hosts Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini, the dynamic trio bringing you the latest news and current affairs with a youthful twist.<br />
<br />
In this episode we dive into the new cabinet members, the challenges of policing following the viral video of an elderly woman being abused, consumers having to pay more for electricity and to wrap things up, we debate the dramatic house fire of actress Innocent Sadiki. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Cabinet surprises &amp; viral drama - top stories of the week</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>34:51</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join your lively hosts Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini, the dynamic trio bringing you the latest news and current affairs with a youthful twist.

In this episode we dive into the new cabinet members, the challenges of policing following the viral video of an elderly woman being abused, consumers having to pay more for electricity and to wrap things up, we debate the dramatic house fire of actress Innocent Sadiki.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1457911?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>'My client did not beat her up': Faith Mazibuko's lawyer</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1456522?v=1</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1456522?v=1</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[An employee in Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi’s office has applied for a protection order against MEC Faith Mazibuko after an altercation in March. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>'My client did not beat her up': Faith Mazibuko's lawyer</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>2:58</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[An employee in Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi’s office has applied for a protection order against MEC Faith Mazibuko after an altercation in March.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>SowetanLIVE Youth Day Podcast</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1451120</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1451120</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sowetan reporters Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi and Nandi Ntini discuss all things social media, sports, youth unemployment and sexuality. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>SowetanLIVE Youth Day Podcast</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>32:00</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sowetan reporters Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi and Nandi Ntini discuss all things social media, sports, youth unemployment and sexuality.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
		<ionofm:coverart href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/banner_7105_20250908_212606_750.jpeg"/>
		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1451120?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>First time eligible voters on their expectations</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1445551</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1445551</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[SowetanLIVE spoke to first time eligible voters to understand what is important to them when it comes to the elections. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>First time eligible voters on their expectations</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>2:41</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[SowetanLIVE spoke to first time eligible voters to understand what is important to them when it comes to the elections.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1445551?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Bethusile Mgcina sets the record straight after pictured in IEC bib</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1445480?v=1</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1445480?v=1</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The South African Music Awards winner had tongues wagging on social media after wearing the bib during Africa Day celebrations in Komani <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Bethusile Mgcina sets the record straight after pictured in IEC bib</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>3:00</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The South African Music Awards winner had tongues wagging on social media after wearing the bib during Africa Day celebrations in Komani]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1445480_high.mp3?p=rss" length="2892866" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1445480?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Leaving politics, what next?</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1444548</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1444548</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mpho Phalatse and Mbali Ntuli are now serving their communities in other ways. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Leaving politics, what next?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>5:16</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mpho Phalatse and Mbali Ntuli are now serving their communities in other ways.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
		<ionofm:coverart href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/banner_7105_20250908_212606_750.jpeg"/>
		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1444548?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Johannesburg: A city of darkness</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1442121</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1442121</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A woman at a gun store details a disturbing experience that motivated her to buy a blank gun to protect herself and her family. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Johannesburg: A city of darkness</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>2:52</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A woman at a gun store details a disturbing experience that motivated her to buy a blank gun to protect herself and her family.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1442121_high.mp3?p=rss" length="2756193" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
		<ionofm:coverart href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/banner_7105_20250908_212606_750.jpeg"/>
		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1442121?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Mcunu: Interim package plant to service people of of Hammanskraal</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1440926</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1440926</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[“The first drop of water from the package plant will be seen in September. It's no longer an open-ended thing, as of September this year. In the meantime, Tshwane will continue with tankers and boreholes here and there,” said Mcunu. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Mcunu: Interim package plant to service people of of Hammanskraal</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>0:26</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[“The first drop of water from the package plant will be seen in September. It's no longer an open-ended thing, as of September this year. In the meantime, Tshwane will continue with tankers and boreholes here and there,” said Mcunu.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1440926?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Mother’s heartache after losing son to Hammanskraal cholera outbreak</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1440925</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1440925</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dimakatso Semenya said her son’s eyes had turned white. “We rushed him to hospital when we got there, the security told us to stand on the line because they operate based on the line. We arrived there at 8 am and we were only attended at 8 [p.m] and the [doctors could not find the vital [veins],” said Semenya. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Mother’s heartache after losing son to Hammanskraal cholera outbreak</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>0:19</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dimakatso Semenya said her son’s eyes had turned white. “We rushed him to hospital when we got there, the security told us to stand on the line because they operate based on the line. We arrived there at 8 am and we were only attended at 8 [p.m] and the [doctors could not find the vital [veins],” said Semenya.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1440925?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Daughter relays father’s last days during Hammanskraal cholera outbreak</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1440922</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1440922</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Maria Mashiane said they took her father to the clinic and on the way his blood pressure increased significantly. “Upon our arrival at the hospital, they administered a drip which momentarily stabilised him, allowing for his return home. He was not eating and unable to do anything. Just after a week, we called an ambulance that took him to hospital where they said they are waiting for the results,” said Mashiane. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Daughter relays father’s last days during Hammanskraal cholera outbreak</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>1:05</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Maria Mashiane said they took her father to the clinic and on the way his blood pressure increased significantly. “Upon our arrival at the hospital, they administered a drip which momentarily stabilised him, allowing for his return home. He was not eating and unable to do anything. Just after a week, we called an ambulance that took him to hospital where they said they are waiting for the results,” said Mashiane.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1440922_high.mp3?p=rss" length="1054264" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1440922?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Tshwane mayor gives update on Rooiwaal waste water plant</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1440921</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1440921</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Cilliers Brink said the DBSA had been appointed as the implementing agent, and the contractor was appointed in September. “The site certificate has been issued [also in September], the site has been cleared [the work started in March], sediment basins are also cleared, and we are still building a fence to secure the area. We are basically ready to roll,” said Brink. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Tshwane mayor gives update on Rooiwaal waste water plant</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>0:23</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Cilliers Brink said the DBSA had been appointed as the implementing agent, and the contractor was appointed in September. “The site certificate has been issued [also in September], the site has been cleared [the work started in March], sediment basins are also cleared, and we are still building a fence to secure the area. We are basically ready to roll,” said Brink.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1440921_high.mp3?p=rss" length="379260" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1440921?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>Milford coach, owner bitten by soccer bug from young age</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1412237</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1412237</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Milford FC coach and owner Xanti Pupuma, has to juggle being a doctor, coach and family man. Pupuma says had it not been for his mother, he would have had a glorious footballing career. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Milford coach, owner bitten by soccer bug from young age</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>5:57</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Milford FC coach and owner Xanti Pupuma, has to juggle being a doctor, coach and family man. Pupuma says had it not been for his mother, he would have had a glorious footballing career.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
		<enclosure url="https://dl.iono.fm/epi/prov_372/epi_1412237_high.mp3?p=rss" length="5720778" type="audio/mpeg" />
				<ionofm:thumbnail href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_750.jpeg"/>
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		<ionofm:player_url><![CDATA[https://iframe.iono.qa/e/1412237?download=0]]></ionofm:player_url>
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		<title>LEAKED | Satawu’s Sihle Nguse name drops Gordhan in Transnet power battles</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1404329</link>
		<guid isPermaLink="true">https://iono.qa/e/1404329</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Listen to the recording of Satawu’s Sihle Nguse name drop public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan at meeting between the union leadership and Transnet management held in September last year which addressed the company’s performance. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>LEAKED | Satawu’s Sihle Nguse name drops Gordhan in Transnet power battles</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>11:05</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to the recording of Satawu’s Sihle Nguse name drop public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan at meeting between the union leadership and Transnet management held in September last year which addressed the company’s performance.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>How I escaped heavy gunfire in frightening Sudan conflict</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1303971</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sharon Dreyer shares her experience as one of the 77 South Africans who were able to get out of Sudan when the group was evacuated from war-torn Khartoum on Monday. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How I escaped heavy gunfire in frightening Sudan conflict</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>4:02</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sharon Dreyer shares her experience as one of the 77 South Africans who were able to get out of Sudan when the group was evacuated from war-torn Khartoum on Monday.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>More than 80 pedestrians killed on Gauteng roads since December 1</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1265355</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[More than 80 pedestrians have been killed on Gauteng roads so far since the beginning of the festive season. Gauteng Traffic Police spokesperson Sello Maremane said this accounts for most fatalities recorded in the province. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2022 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>More than 80 pedestrians killed on Gauteng roads since December 1</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>2:05</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[More than 80 pedestrians have been killed on Gauteng roads so far since the beginning of the festive season. Gauteng Traffic Police spokesperson Sello Maremane said this accounts for most fatalities recorded in the province.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Siyavutha Property Stokvel</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1204718</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Soweto-based property stokvel currently consists of 89 members and is operated largely via the StokFella platform. With a name that connotes to being on fire, the stokvel seeks to address some of the most burning issues in Mzansi’s economic landscape.  <a href="https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/">www.sowetanlive.co.za</a> &middot; <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Siyavutha Property Stokvel</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>3:46</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Soweto-based property stokvel currently consists of 89 members and is operated largely via the StokFella platform. With a name that connotes to being on fire, the stokvel seeks to address some of the most burning issues in Mzansi’s economic landscape. ]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>A stokvel to make your travel dreams to come true</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1199978</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Roadtrippers Stokvel was formed in 2012 with the purpose of encouraging travel and making it more accessible. The stokvel presents individuals and groups of hopeful travellers with the opportunity to save up for a trip to their most sought-after destination. Trips are thoughtfully planned with itineraries that offer unforgettable experiences. <a href="https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/">www.sowetanlive.co.za</a> &middot; <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>A stokvel to make your travel dreams to come true</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>4:09</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Roadtrippers Stokvel was formed in 2012 with the purpose of encouraging travel and making it more accessible. The stokvel presents individuals and groups of hopeful travellers with the opportunity to save up for a trip to their most sought-after destination. Trips are thoughtfully planned with itineraries that offer unforgettable experiences.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>HOPE Property Stokvel</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1196628</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[HOPE (which stands for “Helping Our People Exceed”) was formed in 2018 by property investor Bontle Zweni. The main aim of the stokvel is to enable disadvantaged and financially excluded people to own land and property. <a href="https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/">www.sowetanlive.co.za</a> &middot; <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>HOPE Property Stokvel</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>5:31</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[HOPE (which stands for “Helping Our People Exceed”) was formed in 2018 by property investor Bontle Zweni. The main aim of the stokvel is to enable disadvantaged and financially excluded people to own land and property.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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	<item>
		<title>Stokvel Academy educates and empowers stokvels</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1194048</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stokvel Academy aims to shift stokvels from operating solely on a consumer-based approach through empowering them to explore the various entrepreneurial endeavours that exist within the stokvel industry. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Stokvel Academy educates and empowers stokvels</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>3:50</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Stokvel Academy aims to shift stokvels from operating solely on a consumer-based approach through empowering them to explore the various entrepreneurial endeavours that exist within the stokvel industry.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Learn about the Eleganto Social Club</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1191460</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, Eleganto stands strong as a platform where members save as a collective with the aim to create wealth, while also supporting each other through the bad times and sharing joy during the good times. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Learn about the Eleganto Social Club</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>2:39</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today, Eleganto stands strong as a platform where members save as a collective with the aim to create wealth, while also supporting each other through the bad times and sharing joy during the good times.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Lorcia Cooper talks career and longevity</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1190058</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lorcia Cooper-Khumalo reflects and celebrates her 22 years in the industry this year. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Lorcia Cooper talks career and longevity</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>15:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lorcia Cooper-Khumalo reflects and celebrates her 22 years in the industry this year.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>One on one with stokvel mentor and property investor Silindile Leseyane</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1189308</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[We spoke stokvel mentor and property investor Silindile Leseyane about the future of property stokvels, women in stokvels, as well as the secret ingredients which make stokvels a success. <a href="https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/">www.sowetanlive.co.za</a> &middot; <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>One on one with stokvel mentor and property investor Silindile Leseyane</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p372/logo_7105_20251017_101435_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>5:47</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We spoke stokvel mentor and property investor Silindile Leseyane about the future of property stokvels, women in stokvels, as well as the secret ingredients which make stokvels a success.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Kopano Collective</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1186960</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[With wealth in mind, hope in their hearts and R50 notes in their hands, social media users from all across SA came together and joined in on the idea. Today, Kopano Collective has just over 1,200 members. <a href="https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/">www.sowetanlive.co.za</a> &middot; <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Kopano Collective</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>3:49</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With wealth in mind, hope in their hearts and R50 notes in their hands, social media users from all across SA came together and joined in on the idea. Today, Kopano Collective has just over 1,200 members.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Aziwe Ladies stokvel</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1185074</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The group of financially savvy ladies came together with the joint aim of ensuring that groceries are the least of their worries. Members pay a monthly contribution fee of R410 from January to December. During the second week of December, members use the lump sum to purchase grocery items in bulk and share them equally amongst themselves. <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Aziwe Ladies stokvel</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>3:41</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The group of financially savvy ladies came together with the joint aim of ensuring that groceries are the least of their worries. Members pay a monthly contribution fee of R410 from January to December. During the second week of December, members use the lump sum to purchase grocery items in bulk and share them equally amongst themselves.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Matthews, CEO of the National Stokvel Body</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1181765</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[We spoke to Xolani Matthews, CEO of the National Stokvel Body of SA (NSBSA), about the evolution of stokvels, regulation of the stokvel industry as well as using stokvels to develop the black township economy. <a href="https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/">www.sowetanlive.co.za</a> &middot; <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Matthews, CEO of the National Stokvel Body</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>7:46</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We spoke to Xolani Matthews, CEO of the National Stokvel Body of SA (NSBSA), about the evolution of stokvels, regulation of the stokvel industry as well as using stokvels to develop the black township economy.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.qa/rss/chan/7105">Sowetan Podcast</source>
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		<title>Capital One Partners (COP)</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1179498</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Also known as "The NextGen Stokvel" or "Stokvel 2.0", the organisation is registered as a private company and uses the stokvel vehicle to take advantage of unrealised capital gains and market inefficiencies. <a href="https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/">www.sowetanlive.co.za</a> &middot; <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Capital One Partners (COP)</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>4:58</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Also known as "The NextGen Stokvel" or "Stokvel 2.0", the organisation is registered as a private company and uses the stokvel vehicle to take advantage of unrealised capital gains and market inefficiencies.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Organisation helps institutions to revamp buildings</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[To date, the Masedi Education Projects Stokvel has assisted two schools in the Limpopo province, with one of the schools being able to hire seven staff members after renovations. With an estimated worth of R1.9million, the stokvel is expected to start on its third school soon. <a href="https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/business/2022-04-20-masedi-stokvel-a-beacon-of-hope-for-private-schools-in-poor-areas/">www.sowetanlive.co.za</a> &middot; <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Organisation helps institutions to revamp buildings</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>4:51</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[To date, the Masedi Education Projects Stokvel has assisted two schools in the Limpopo province, with one of the schools being able to hire seven staff members after renovations. With an estimated worth of R1.9million, the stokvel is expected to start on its third school soon.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Isondo Farmers Stokvel</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1167544</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to statistics released by the SA Poultry Association in 2018, Mzansi’s poultry industry was ranked the largest segment of the agricultural sector, contributing more than 43% of animal product GDP. Ellen Mokau decided to start the Isondo Farmers Stokvel in July 2020. As Mokau was already vocal and active on social media, people knew about her journey in farming, so it was not long before she had people who were willing to join in on her idea. And so Isondo Farmers was born. <a href="https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/">www.sowetanlive.co.za</a> &middot; <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Isondo Farmers Stokvel</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>3:22</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[According to statistics released by the SA Poultry Association in 2018, Mzansi’s poultry industry was ranked the largest segment of the agricultural sector, contributing more than 43% of animal product GDP. Ellen Mokau decided to start the Isondo Farmers Stokvel in July 2020. As Mokau was already vocal and active on social media, people knew about her journey in farming, so it was not long before she had people who were willing to join in on her idea. And so Isondo Farmers was born.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Stokvel banishing January money blues for good</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1164081</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[While saving may seem like an easy thing to do, it is not always the case and an accountability structure can help to keep you on track. Through the January Riches stokvel, members hold each other accountable on their journey of saving in order to begin the year on a good financial note. <a href="https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/business/2022-03-09-banishing-january-money-blues-for-good/">www.sowetanlive.co.za</a> &middot; <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Stokvel banishing January money blues for good</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>4:25</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[While saving may seem like an easy thing to do, it is not always the case and an accountability structure can help to keep you on track. Through the January Riches stokvel, members hold each other accountable on their journey of saving in order to begin the year on a good financial note.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Sakhisizwe helps ordinary people to build generational wealth</title>
		<link>https://iono.qa/e/1164076</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sakhisizwe Property Stokvel was established in June 2019 and has become one the top-performing stokvels and is growing rapidly, enabling members to invest in high-yield properties in order to receive returns on those investments. Sakhisizwe, which connotes with the building of a nation, primarily consists of two types of investments. Known as "Owner’s Club", the first type of investment allows members to put money together and purchase a particular property for the purpose of gaining rental income. This way, members also benefit from the appreciation of that property.<br />
The second type of investment provides funding for other investors, enabling members to benefit through interest. <a href="https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sebenza-live/2022-03-02-property-stokvels-flourishing-as-demand-for-housing-grows/">www.sowetanlive.co.za</a> &middot; <a href="http://www.sowetanlive.co.za">SowetanLIVE</a>]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Sakhisizwe helps ordinary people to build generational wealth</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>TimesLIVE Podcasts</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>4:08</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sakhisizwe Property Stokvel was established in June 2019 and has become one the top-performing stokvels and is growing rapidly, enabling members to invest in high-yield properties in order to receive returns on those investments. Sakhisizwe, which connotes with the building of a nation, primarily consists of two types of investments. Known as "Owner’s Club", the first type of investment allows members to put money together and purchase a particular property for the purpose of gaining rental income. This way, members also benefit from the appreciation of that property.
The second type of investment provides funding for other investors, enabling members to benefit through interest.]]></itunes:summary>
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