Local podcasts worth the hype

Need to tune out the holiday madness? These local podcasts are causing quite a stir– so listen up right now!

The Hustlers Corner Podcast

Beyond the music realm, DJ Sbu is all about personal development and achieving all he can in this lifetime. First established as a local podcast, the show made the global 2023 class on P Diddy’s Revolt Podcast Network. This podcast has become the zone to tune in to for advice from the biggest and baddest hustlers in various industries in SA.

Each episode features a different conversation with the same message: sparking your entrepreneurial fire to build generational wealth and a legacy worth leaving behind. Want to be inspired like never before? Take a few lessons from Africa’s No.1 hustler? Get your fix each week on YouTube, Deezer, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Wisdom & Wellness

Multi-talented YouTuber, businesswoman, wife and loving mom Mpoomy Ledwaba uses her Wisdom & Wellness podcast as a platform to engage in meaningful dialogue with her celebrity guests and listeners in an effort to forge lasting connections that inspire and enrich lives.

From beauty standards and societal expectations to holistic wellness and spirituality, Mpoomy addresses all and everything of current interest. She also features powerhouse guests, such as Shudufhadzo Musida, Nomzamo Mbatha and J’Something. Check it out on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

The PSA Podcast

Radio show host and content creator Yuzriq Meyer is back with another public service announcement – and you don’t want to sleep on this one! Infectious laughter, candid confessions and tons of advice is what you get when you lend an ear to Yuzriq’s latest podcast.

Nadia Jaftha, Marc Lottering and Yuzriq’s sister, content creator Majestic Mey, have already popped in for a good tea session. Catch a new episode on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts weekly for a belly-aching laugh!

The Kid Show

It’s your boy EB and he’s always back with bang! Ervè Bukasa may have just become a dad, but that doesn’t mean he’s lost his mischievous side. The Kid Show is still up and pumping out the most hectic debates on hot topics like polygamy, hood life, witchcraft, OnlyFans, HIV and hair-raising taboos.

Then, there’s the prankster in him – so watch out! His podcast is always full of surprises. If you want the latest scoop on your favourite influencers, EB will fill you in too. Find his latest episodes on YouTube, but also check out his TikTok for a quick fix of shorts and podcast highlights.

Jazziq & Friends

Incomparable, award-winning amapiano music producer Tumelo Manyoni (aka Mr JazziQ) launched his YouTube-based podcast in collaboration with high-end shoe brand Spitz more than a year ago. Since then, things have been getting ‘litty’, to say the least.

It’s one of a kind – a proudly amapiano podcast where JazziQ has conversations with your favourite local acts within the genre at Spitz’s flagship store in Sandton City, Johannesburg. One of the best episodes was when DBN Gogo visited the show for a tell-all. This podcast is all about good vibes and dope beats. Find it on YouTube.

After School Is After School

This podcast is entirely focused on host Sis G.U (Gugulethu Nyatsumba) – in a relatable way. Her personal goal is to use the platform to talk candidly and openly about the struggles that 20-somethings like herself experience today.

Gugu is super passionate about inspiring others to constantly strive to be better people and to want better for themselves. Her platform and content heavily draws from that. It doesn’t matter if you cry or laugh while listening to her show, it’s all about love, light and good energy. Join the conversation via Spotify, Deezer or Apple Podcasts.

Text: Charlton Knight
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