10 Local podcasts to add to your list

We’ve got 10 local podcasts that you’ll never regret adding to your list this International Podcast Day!

Lend your ears to local thought-leaders ranging from entrepreneurship and life lessons to true crime and politics.

With International Podcast Day taking place at the end of September, do you have your playlist of podcasts queued up? Whether you’re an avid podcast listener or just looking for something different, we’ve got the perfect list of 10 local podcasts worth adding to your playlist. From business insights to true crime mysteries, there really is something for everyone. Let’s get to listening! 

FOR THE BUSINESS-MINDED

1

THE HUSTLERS CORNER SA

Host: DJ Sbu 
Length: +/- 45 min 
Where to listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and all other major podcast platforms.  

Need some inspiration for how to be a go-getter and hustle harder? Join DJ Sbu as he interviews some of the most inspiring South Africans in business and music, sharing their entrepreneurial journeys and how they inspire a new generation of hustlers. The show has episodes with esteemed actor John Kani, rapper K.O. and actress Letoya Makhene-Pulumo!  

2

VT PODCAST “IDEAS THAT MATTER”

Host: Vusi Thembekwayo 
Length: Varies (typically 30-60 minutes) 
Where to listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and all other major podcast platforms.  

Join the journey of global speaker, award-winning business mogul and self-made millionaire, Vusi Thembekwayo. This podcast is perfect for anyone wanting to gain insight into business, leadership and innovation in a way that feels like a guided tutorial from a trusted mentor.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJdg3agWnC8&list=PLSo12gFU-PAfGDZWcr9DnxZrSxV8Pa8LG&index=7

3

THE ALMOST PERFECT PODCAST

Host: Bob Perfect 
Length: Varies (typically 30-60 minutes) 
Where to listen: Spotify and Apple Podcasts and all other major podcast platforms. 

The Almost Perfect Podcast won the 2019 Durban Creative Award for Best Podcast for a reason! Music journalist and comedian, Bob Perfect, believes everyone should be able to learn from experiences, even if they aren’t their own. This show has honest conversations with South African creatives while still giving us something to laugh about. 

4

AFTER SCHOOL IS AFTER SCHOOL WITH SIS G.U

Host: Gugulethu Nyatsumba 
Length: +/- 40 minutes 
Where to listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and all other major podcast platforms.  

Gugulethu Nyatsumba, affectionately known as Sis G.U, shares heartfelt stories with her guests, channelling them into life lessons that resonate with young South Africans. The podcast delves into her personal battles during her 20s, creating a safe and open space for honest conversations about navigating adulthood. 

5

PODCAST AND CHILL WITH MACG

Host: MacG 
Length: +/- 90 minutes 
Where to listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and all other major podcast platforms. 

Looking for laughter, entertainment and deep discussions? Podcast and Chill is just for you! DJ MacG not only has an ear for getting a crowd moving but also interviews local public figures, covering a wide array of topics to keep you hooked from start to finish. 

6

MALOME’S MIC

Host: Thato Rampedi 
Length: +/- 45 minutes 
Where to listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and all other major podcast platforms.  

Thato Rampedi has his hat in many conversation rings. An awarded and popular South African content creator, his venture into podcasting is nothing short of engaging. Thato Rampedi’s charismatic energy, along with his guests, makes every episode a delight as if it were a catch-up with old friends. 

7

WHAT IN THE 20’S?

Host: Zara Mkhize 
Length: Typically 25–30 minutes 
Where to listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.  

Poet and public speaker Zara Mkhize explores the ups and downs of navigating your twenties. This podcast is the equivalent of a comforting chat with a friend while discussing personal growth in a transformative decade. 

8

THE WISDOM & WELLNESS PODCAST WITH MPOOMY LEDWABA

Host: Mpoomy Ledwaba 
Length: Varies (typically 30–60 minutes) 
Where to listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other major podcast platforms.  

A holistic wellness and self-improvement podcast led by multitalented businesswoman and content creator Mpoomy Ledwaba. You might be familiar with her appearance on the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list or from one of her talks, now we can all discover practical wisdom from her on The Wisdom & Wellness Podcast.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMD00mOucmI

9

THE ISSUE WITH DAN CORDER

Host: Dan Corder 
Length: Typically 30–45 minutes 
Where to listen: Spotify, PodBean and YouTube 

When you aren’t listening to him on his 5fm Breakfast show or watching his comedic beanie-stacking political commentary on TikTok, Dan Corder delves into critical issues facing South Africa today on his podcast. His witty takes and thought-provoking analysis will leave you with many topics to talk about at your next dinner party.  

10

TRUE CRIME SOUTH AFRICA

Host: Nicole Engelbrecht 
Average Run Time: Approximately 45 minutes 
Where to listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and all other major podcast platforms.   

If you enjoy following the trails of solved and unsolved mysteries and true crime, this popular podcast explores real-life South African cases. Nicole Engelbrecht guides us through the events of the unspeakable, along with bonus episode interviews from time-to-time. Take a listen into the investigations, theories and narratives behind these gripping stories. Listen closely, you won’t want to miss any details!