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Mmatema Gavu joined Deeply Rooted on the importance of knowing God for yourself in order to see victories and carry deeper testimonies in your life. She further shares the expectations ahead of her "A heart of gratitude" concert in December.

South Africa’s premium smartphone market is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Justin Hume, vice-president of mobile experience at Samsung SA. T

Topics of discussion include: the growth of premium devices in the local market, characteristics of the segment, and a breakdown of Samsung’s local business.

Producer: Paul Mashia

Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production.

As believers in Christ, we've been promised a glory that's yet to come beyond the present experiences we face. In this week's episode we delve into the fleetingness of our goals, dreams and ambitions, as well as the painful grief we encounter on this earth. Although it's good to have ambitions, and while grieving is necessary when in pain, as believers we ought to be eternity minded. Meditating on the promises of a future void of pain and toiling to get to the top, reminds us of what matters most in our walk with God.

Standard Bank took home four accolades at The Digital Banker’s 2026 Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards. The bank’s head of Personalisation and New Solutions, Phelisa Madikane, shares insights into the strategy behind the wins and how it uses real-time data to understand individual customer needs and tailor personalised banking experiences accordingly.

Stadium Management SA Bertie Grobbelaar says supporters who will be find without tickets during the Soweto derby at FNB Stadium will be arrested. SowetanLIVE

Kashifa Ancer, campaign manager of DGMTs Alcohol Harms Reduction campaign said longer hours increase alcohol related harm including violence and road injuries. While the trust acknowledged concerns about economic impact she said public health costs must also count, that alcohol sales need to be done in moderation. SowetanLIVE

From the outfit and glam to hair, makeup and transport, matric dances can cost parents thousands of rands. But how much is too much when it comes to giving your child a night to remember?

On this episode of Payday to Payday, we speak to an unemployed mother from Soweto who spent more than R10,000 on her academically strong and well-disciplined daughter’s matric dance. She shares her experience, the lessons she learnt and how she would approach saving and planning differently next time.

In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Chris Rey, Chief Executive Officer of the newly launched independent advisory firm, Maven House.

Old Mutual’s technology investment strategy in the age of AI is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dhesen Ramsamy, group chief technology and data officer at Old Mutual.

Through the discussion, Ramsamy details the company’s backing of the Singularity South Africa Summit 2026; AI investment; ways in which businesses can work together to build meaningful systems.

Economist Azar Jammine said government's ability to provide further fuel levy relief is constrained by the cost of previous interventions. SowetanLIVE