The Podcasters South Africa, Sibasa (2025)

23/07/2025

🇿🇦 🏆 The Junior Boks, Blitzboks and Springboks now all have world champion status. 🌍

23/07/2025

🗣️ ANNOUNCEMENT: RAMAPHOSA UNLOCKS YOUTH MODE — NYDA BOARD APPOINTED! 🙌🇿🇦

President Cyril Ramaphosa has finally pressed the “Youth Development” button and appointed the new NYDA Board and yes, it’s official from 1 August 2025!

In terms of Section whatever you won’t read but trust it’s legal of the NYDA Act of 2008, the board members will serve for 3 years. That’s 3 years to change lives, or at least try not to nap during strategy meetings.

This squad’s job? Not to post motivational quotes, but to tackle the real issues facing young people:
📉 Unemployment
📚 Access to opportunities
🚫 Gatekeeping
🤑 And the ancient enemy: “experience required” for entry-level jobs.

🚨 Meet the starting lineup for Youth FC:
• Ms Kelly Sandra Baloyi (Probably already DM’d by hopefuls)
• Ms Thembisile Precious Mahuwa (Precious by name, power by purpose)
• Mr Bonga Siphesihle Makhanya (Now Deputy Chair — salute, Captain!)
• Mr Sibusiso Makhathini (Watch this space)
• Dr Wiseman Mfaniseni Mbatha (You just know he doesn’t play)
• Dr Sunshine Minenhle Myende (The new Chairperson — leading with rays of revolution ☀️)
• Mx Busisiwe Nandipha Nxumalo (Mx means business — inclusive, bold, ready)

🪑 Chairperson: Dr Sunshine Myende
🎤 Deputy: Bonga Makhanya
✨ Together: Lighting the path and carrying the youth agenda like a VIP briefcase through a thunderstorm.

Ramaphosa gave them his blessing and said:

“Thank you for showing up for the future. Now let’s make youth greatness more than just a hashtag.”

Now the country waits. Not for slogans, but for:
✔️ Real funding
✔️ Access to skills
✔️ Opportunities that don’t require a cousin at Home Affairs

So, NYDA Board 2025–2028, don’t just sit on the boardroom chairs. Shake the table. Flip it if you must. The youth are watching… and tweeting!

23/07/2025

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22/07/2025

When Lionel Messi Asked to Take a Picture with Goal Julius Malema 🙏🐐

Imagine this: the greatest footballer of all time, Lionel Messi, spotting Julius Malema and saying,
“Wait… I want a selfie with THAT GOAT!”

Because on the pitch or in politics, both know how to score, Messi with goals, Malema with speeches that leave jaws on the floor.

Messi’s probably thinking,
“I’ve got 700 goals… but this guy’s got the energy of a thousand lions!”

Malema, never missing a beat, probably replied,
“Welcome to the real goalkeeping, Messi, I guard the future of Mzansi!”

And just like that, two GOATs united, one with a football, one with fiery words. Fans went wild. Cameras flashed. History was made.

In South Africa, sometimes the biggest goals aren’t scored on the field, but in the game of ideas and courage.

So next time you see a GOAT, remember, greatness comes in many forms. ⚽🔥🦁

22/07/2025

✈️ PILOTS DOWN TOOLS! FlySafair Strike Grounds Dreams (and Flights) at Lanseria

Mzansi, if you were planning to fly today, you might want to unpack that bag and sit down with a rooibos. Because FlySafair pilots have said “NOPE” to the cockpit, and flights are dropping like Eskom stages.

Lanseria Airport has confirmed two cancelled flights already today and it’s only day two of the strike. That’s right, folks:
The pilots have parked the planes and picked up placards instead.

Imagine that: trained professionals with 20/20 vision and 10,000 hours of flight time now grounded, not by bad weather, but by bad pay. Even autopilot is confused:
“Where’s the captain?”
“Outside. He’s striking.”

Passengers at Lanseria are walking around like zombies with boarding passes that lead to nowhere. One guy reportedly asked if he could Uber to Cape Town. Another woman was heard shouting,
“I paid R799 for this flight! Now what? Refund or spiritual healing?!”

The pilots say they’re tired.
Not of flying, of being underpaid, overworked, and spoken to like cabin baggage.
They want better conditions, better pay, and maybe a warm meal that’s not from the vending machine in the staff room.

Meanwhile, airline bosses are locked in meetings, probably Googling:

“How long can a strike last before passengers start rioting?”

And you? You’re just trying to make it to your cousin’s wedding in Durban or that long awaited beach escape, but instead, you’re standing in Lanseria like:
“So… no flight? Not even a taxi plane?”

Look, it’s getting real out here. When pilots strike, it’s not just about wages, it’s a message from the skies:
“Even the clouds can’t take this nonsense anymore.”

So until further notice, keep your passport safe, your shoes off, and your patience fully charged.
Because in South Africa, even your weekend getaway might go on strike.

22/07/2025

✈️ “THE KIDS ARE COMING HOME!” Mzansi’s Heart Brings Lisbon Boys Back! 🇿🇦⚽

From stranded to celebrated! South Africa, give yourselves a round of applause, a standing ovation, and maybe even a public holiday, because the 25 teenage soccer stars stuck in Lisbon are finally flying back home!

Dominique Charles couldn’t hold back the joy, shouting with gratitude:
“The kids are coming home! Thank you South Africa for your heart and donations!”

What started as a dream trip turned into a budget nightmare, a group of young hopefuls from SA travelled to Portugal, chasing soccer glory, only to get stuck in the land of Ronaldo with no ticket home and probably no more clean socks.

They weren’t just stranded, they were homesick, hungry, and humble.
One teen was probably whispering to the stars: “Mama, I miss pap and WiFi.”

But Mzansi did what Mzansi does best: we opened our hearts, our wallets, and our WhatsApp groups. Donations came flying in faster than FlySafair flights during a pilot strike. People from all walks of life came together, gogos, uncles, TikTok creators, and even that one guy who always says “government must fall” everyone helped!

And now? The boys are on their way home, passports in hand, pride in their eyes, and probably a few Portuguese lessons in their pockets.

Let this be a reminder:
We may fight, complain, and tweet all day, but when it matters, South Africans show up.
When kids are stuck, we move mountains. When hope fades, we light candles and start crowdfunding.

So today, we celebrate not just their return, but our country’s unshakable Ubuntu spirit. Because in Mzansi, no child gets left behind… at least not without us fighting like lions to bring them back.

Welcome home, boys. Welcome home. 🖤💛💚

22/07/2025

🚨GWEDE MANTASHE: 3 DAYS IN OFFICE, 3 MAJOR ARRESTS? IS THIS A POLICE MINISTER OR A MIRACLE WORKER?!

South Africa, we need to talk. Because Gwede Mantashe has been Acting Police Minister for just 3 days, and already the country’s crying:
“Give this man a permanent badge and a blue light convoy!”

Let’s break down the madness:

🔹 Day 1: Gets the keys to the Police Ministry. Probably still finding where the bathroom is.

🔹 Day 2: BOOM! — DJ Sumbody’s suspected killer arrested.
We blinked and justice popped out like a rabbit from a hat. Coincidence? Mzansi says “hmmm…”

🔹 Day 3: Word on the street? Senzo Meyiwa’s real killer might finally be arrested.
After 10 years, 56 theories, 13 documentaries and 2 Netflix trailers, suddenly now things are moving? 🤯

Now the streets are whispering:
“If Mantashe stays one more day, even AKA’s case might be closed!”
At this rate, he could solve state capture by Friday and find Hlaudi’s missing TV license payments by the weekend.

One citizen tweeted:

“Mantashe must touch the Eskom files next — maybe then we’ll have lights and answers.”

🔮 Tomorrow’s prediction?
• “Mastermind behind AKA’s murder found hiding in plain sight — possibly in a boardroom.”
• Cyril gives Mantashe the new title: Minister of Miracles & Mugshots.

All jokes aside, if this is what happens in 3 days, imagine what this man could do in 3 months.
Maybe — just maybe — Mzansi needs less protocol and more pressure.

Because clearly, when Gwede sneezes, case files fall into place.

22/07/2025

✈️ R50,000 Later… Still No Flight Home?! Cape Town Kids Stranded After Sports Trip

South Africa, grab your popcorn or your passport, just in case, because the drama is airborne!

A group of young athletes from Cape Town went on what was supposed to be the sports trip of a lifetime. Parents forked out a jaw-dropping R50,000 per child (yes, that’s a whole small car payment!) for a one-week tournament that ended on 13 July.

But when it was time to go home…
🚫✈️ NO FLIGHTS.
No return tickets. No seats. No plan.
Just vibes, confusion, and a WhatsApp group full of angry parents saying,

“So… are our kids walking back?”

Imagine paying R50k for your child to run on the field, and then possibly run back to Cape Town too.

Parents are fuming. Kids are stuck. Airlines are shrugging. And somewhere, a travel coordinator is avoiding all phone calls like they owe money.

One parent said,

“We paid R50,000 for a return trip. Not a return trap!”

Another said,

“At this point, we’re crowdfunding a taxi back from Joburg.”

FlySafair already had major cancellations recently and this just adds more fuel to the flaming frustration of South African travellers.

This is not just poor planning. It’s a logistical heartbreak.
For R50k, these kids should’ve flown back first-class, with trophies and snacks.

Instead? They’re learning a life lesson in disappointment and delayed flights, all before even writing Matric.

22/07/2025

🌞 Good morning, Mzansi!
Here are your top stories today, because life in South Africa is never boring:

🗳️ “Third Time’s a Ballot?” IEC Hopeful Suggests Extra Paper
Because clearly, two just aren’t enough. A potential new ballot paper might be on the way in local elections to give voters more say.
Translation: More boxes, more confusion, and probably more spoiled votes.
👉 Read more

✈️ FlySafair Cuts 30% of Flights, Still Flying, Just With Fewer Wings
One-third of flights grounded, but officials say no more cancellations for now.
Passengers, keep your boarding passes… and maybe your camping chairs too.
👉 Read more

⚽ Banyana vs. Nigeria: “You Took Our Crown, Now We Want Blood” – Falcons Coach
It’s not just football, it’s a royal revenge mission. The Super Falcons are ready for a comeback, Banyana better bring more than just boots.
👉 Read more

🍷 From Rock to Rosé, Afrikaans Rockstar Becomes a Bioboertie Winemaker
One day you’re screaming into a mic, next thing you’re whispering to grapes. Welcome to the era of organic rockstars and sustainable sipping.
👉 Read more

🧳 FlySafair Strike: What To Do If Your Flight is Cancelled (Other Than Cry)
Hint: Don’t panic. Do rebook, complain, and maybe use your travel funds for a staycation with better WiFi.
👉 Read more

That’s your quick dose of chaos and current affairs.
Have a grate day and may your flight, vote, and wine never betray you. 🍷🗳️✈️

21/07/2025

🟥 [BREAKING] DJ Sumbody Murder: Four Arrested, Justice Turns Up the Volume!

South Africa, hold your hearts, four suspects have finally been arrested in connection with the murder of beloved artist and Amapiano pioneer, Oupa John “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka.

After months of silence louder than a bass drop at Konka, justice has finally entered the chat.

Mzansi is in shock, disbelief, and some serious “about damn time” energy. DJ Sumbody wasn’t just a music icon, he was a cultural force, a party starter, a national vibe. His tracks fed the streets, the clubs, and the soul.

But his life was cut short in a hail of bullets in 2022 and the nation has been waiting, weeping, and wondering ever since.

Now? The police have turned up the heat.

🔒 Four in cuffs.
🎧 Sumbody’s beats still banging.
🕯️ Justice may finally be dancing to the right rhythm.

The streets are whispering:

“We don’t want just arrests, we want the truth, the why, the real story behind the trigger.”

Because in a country where talent is often silenced before it shines, this isn’t just another case, it’s personal.

Rest in power, DJ Sumbody. May justice play your song all the way to the courtroom.

21/07/2025

🚨 Mzansi’s Biggest Rejection Letter: SAPS Says “Thanks, But No Thanks” to 1.9 Million!

Yes, over 2 million young people applied for just 5,500 police jobs and now, the rejection letters are dropping faster than SASSA grant complaints.

Let’s break it down, Mzansi style:

💔 600,000+ REJECTED FOR BEING “TOO OLD”

Eish! Imagine waking up early, applying, training, praying… only for SAPS to say,
“Sorry grootman, you’re expired.”
These are people still youthful enough to pay tax, but too old to wear the badge.
One guy said,

“I’m only 31… but SAPS said I’m basically a pensioner with running shoes.”

📎 DOCUMENT DRAMA “UPLOAD FAILED!”

Thousands couldn’t upload their papers. Why?
Poor signal. Faulty apps. Broken scanners.
One applicant sent SAPS a screenshot of their affidavit written on the back of a Shoprite slip.
Another tried to upload their Matric certificate through WhatsApp voice note.
SAPS system: Not today, Chief.

🚗 250,000+ HAVE NO DRIVER’S LICENSE

Because of course, you need a driver’s license to drive a police van.
But over 250,000 young people ticked “Yes” to driving… just not legally.
One applicant said,

“I don’t have Code 10, but I’ve reversed out of tight parking in Bree Street. That must count?”
SAPS said, “No license, no lights, no siren. Try again.”

💉 150,000 REGRET THEIR TATTOOS

Listen, when you got that “Thug Life” ink at 17, you weren’t thinking about serving the nation.
Now? You’re scrubbing your arms with dish soap, whispering,

“SAPS will never hire me if they see this Pitbull on my neck.”
Tattoo removal clinics are now the hottest business in SA.
One guy tried to turn his “R.I.P. Stompie” tattoo into a dove. SAPS still said no thanks.

🔒 100,000 HAVE CRIMINAL RECORDS

The irony?
Some people trying to join the police were previously arrested by the police.
SAPS HR probably opened those CVs and said,

“Wait… didn’t I arrest this guy at the taxi rank last year?”
Criminals trying to turn over a new leaf or just trying to get a gun legally. Either way, it’s a plot twist nobody saw coming.

🤯 THE REALITY: THIS IS NOT JUST A RECRUITMENT IT’S A NATIONAL DESPERATION ROLLCALL.

Behind each number is a story:
– A qualified young person with no money for a license.
– A township hustler trying to change his life.
– A 30-year-old who missed the age cut by two months.
– A girl with a butterfly tattoo who only wanted a job to feed her siblings.

This isn’t just funny. It’s painful.
It’s a reflection of a country where youth are not lazy they’re just trapped in a system with no space.

So as SAPS narrows down the lucky 5,500, remember:
Millions tried. Millions hoped. Most were turned away, not because they weren’t good enough, but because the system isn’t big enough.

21/07/2025

✈️ FLYSAFAIR OR FLY-SO-FAR? Pilots Strike, Passengers Stuck – But Only “12% Cancelled” 🙃

South Africans woke up ready to take to the skies, but FlySafair said, “Not today, traveller.”

In what can only be described as a high flying drama, pilots launched a stayaway strike, leaving some passengers grounded, angry, and questioning every life decision that led them to book with “Mzansi’s most affordable maybe we’ll fly airline.”

But here comes the corporate twist:
FlySafair says “only 12% of our flights were cancelled.”
Only 12%, they say. ONLY.
As if telling your boss you missed a meeting because your pilot was on strike is a perfectly acceptable excuse in this economy.

One frustrated passenger tweeted:

“They said my flight wasn’t cancelled, it’s just not flying.”

Another posted a selfie from OR Tambo, sitting on their luggage with a caption:

“FlySafair? More like FlyNoWhere.”

Meanwhile, pilots are at home, feet up, sipping rooibos, waiting for better pay and probably watching plane documentaries thinking,
“They miss us already.”

FlySafair says it’s business as usual, except for that tiny part where planes aren’t flying, passengers are fuming, and customer service is ‘currently experiencing high call volumes.’

Let’s not forget the real victims here:
• People who had funerals to attend.
• Parents whose kids were ready for Disney World (or Durban).

• That one guy who quit his job in Limpopo to go chase a job interview in Cape Town.
Now he’s stuck at the airport trying to become an influencer instead.

But don’t worry, Mzansi. It’s only 12%.
Only 12% of your dreams.
Only 12% of your bookings.
Only 12% of your sanity.

Let’s hope the other 88% of planes remember how to take off without the rest of the pilots following suit.

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