The Best South African Podcasts
Looking for your next listen? This is our curated pick of the best South African podcasts right now, spanning news and politics, sport, comedy, business, true crime and culture. Every show streams free from its official feed — press play and dive in.
12 podcasts
#GqomFridays & #HouseWednesdays Mix Sessions
African Music Concepts
#GqomFridays & #HouseWednesdays Mix Sessions every Wednesday & Friday . Enquiries & song submissions : Check out all of our social media platforms:
12 episodes · Updated 14 days ago
All Rounders Podcast
All Rounders SA Podcast
In-depth reviews and insight on local and international sporting events. Hosted by Sports Anchors Phila Sixaba & Nono Pongolo.
12 episodes · Updated 09 Sept 2025
Animation South Africa Podcast
Animation SA
Julia Smuts Louw of Animation South Africa brings you Interviews with animation professionals from South Africa and beyond. Subscribe on iTunes -…
12 episodes · Updated 11 May 2026
Awakening Doctor
Dr Maria Christodoulou
The Awakening Doctor podcast explores the personal stories of those who work in the medical and health professions. Each episode aims to highlight…
12 episodes · Updated 16 days ago
Birth & Baby - Advice You Can Trust
Midwife Margreet Wibbelink: RM, MSc, PhD
Shaping the future of humankind with nature, knowledge and experience, in pregnancy, birth and family health.
12 episodes · Updated 18 days ago
Birth Stories Mzansi
drclare
Creating positive birthing experiences in South Africa through story sharing and collective wisdom. Prepare, heal, share, or learn, this collection…
7 episodes · Updated 13 Apr 2026
BizNews Radio
BizNews
Welcome to BizNews Radio where we interview top thought leaders and business people from South Africa and across the globe.
12 episodes · Updated 2 days ago
Censorship in Literature in South Africa
Oxford University
The issues surrounding the state censorship of literature in Apartheid era South Africa are discussed in this series between Peter McDonald and other…
5 episodes · Updated 12 Jan 2010
Ebrahim Gabriels
Muslim Central
Ebrahim Gabriels is a notable Islamic scholar and community leader from Cape Town, South Africa. He has made significant contributions to the Muslim…
12 episodes · Updated 23 Aug 2024
Good Things with Brent Lindeque
Good Things Guy
I'm Brent Lindeque (also known as the Good Things Guy) and this is Good Things with Brent Lindeque, a podcast and vidcast dedicated to sharing the…
12 episodes · Updated 2 days ago
Hillsong Africa Sermons
Hillsong Church Africa
Thank you for joining us for another great podcast today! Here you'll find many encouraging and challenging messages to help you build a life of…
12 episodes · Updated 5 days ago
History of South Africa podcast
Desmond Latham
A series that seeks to tell the story of the South Africa in some depth.
12 episodes · Updated 5 days ago
Latest episodes
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2 days ago36:49
BizNews editor Alec Hogg leads with a political signal investors shouldn't miss: the DA is moving to replace John Steenhuisen as Agriculture Minister after three High Court cost…
2 days ago23:50
In this Boardroom Talk, BizNews editor Alec Hogg unpacks the political and practical unravelling of John Steenhuisen's tenure as South Africa's Minister of Agriculture. From the…
2 days ago22:19
In this interview with Chris Steyn, Political Commentator Solly Moeng gives his take on the latest developments in the impeachment drama surrounding President Cyril Ramaphosa,…
2 days ago14:50
There is a growing sense that everyone is carrying more than they were ever designed to. More pressure. More expectations. More noise. More demands. And yet, despite working…
2 days ago29:50
Frequently asked questions
What are the best South African podcasts?
Our top picks span every genre — from Daily Maverick and Sunday Times Politics Weekly for news, to Podcast and Chill with MacG for entertainment, plus leading sport, business and true-crime shows. Browse the full list below.
Are these podcasts free to listen to?
Yes. Every podcast in our directory streams free, on demand, directly from the show's official feed. No sign-up or subscription is required to listen.
How often is the list updated?
We refresh episodes regularly from each show's official RSS feed, so the latest episodes appear automatically.