The Best Podcasts in South Africa of 2026
We track 202 podcasts based in South Africa and rank them by audience, publishing cadence, and recent activity. Updated weekly. Want the quick view? Skip to the Top 100 →
Madam Speaker
Madam Speaker
A South African talk show where a social activist helps guests and callers navigate trauma, relationship crises, and the path to self-love.
195K subs· Daily· South AfricaBusinessTechnologyHealth & WellnessEngineer Your Life
Engineer Your Life
A South African interview podcast where host Lungelo KM facilitates emotionally candid "Growth Conversations" with public figures and professionals.
242K subs· ~5/week· South AfricaBusinessTechnologyScienceOwn Narrative Podcast
Own Narrative
A South African podcast where host Promise Makunyane interviews women about overcoming adversity, building businesses, and navigating family dynamics.
106K subs· ~4/week· South AfricaRelationshipsParentingMediaClantis Podcast
A solo commentary show from a South African host passionately defending his country's immigration laws and national identity.
12.9K subs· ~1.3/week· South AfricaBusinessScienceThat Husband Podcast
Blaque Nubon
A South African podcast where men have candid conversations about healing past wounds to become better husbands and fathers.
47.5K subs· ~1.0/week· South AfricaBusinessMarketingSelf HelpSouth African Digital Marketing Podcast
A South African digital marketer interviews the country's leading marketing minds on their careers, strategies, and the industry's evolution.
3.1K subs· ~1.2/week· South AfricaMarketingEducationMacG
A network of South African talk shows, led by the flagship celebrity interview podcast, "Podcast and Chill with MacG."
1.8M subs· Daily· South AfricaParentingEntertainmentSOWETO PODCAST
A platform for raw, unfiltered stories from the heart of Soweto, covering everything from gang life and family trauma to the paranormal.
226K subs· Daily· South AfricaOpen Chats Podcast
Open Chats
A chaotic South African group chat podcast discussing relationships, local pop culture, and personal drama with unfiltered, high-energy humor.
650K subs· Daily· South AfricaComedyRanger and TuckerTime | The Poker Podcast
South Africa's premier poker podcast, featuring long-form interviews with the country's top players, from rising grinders to established pros.
689 subs· ~3/week· South AfricaNewsThe Penuel Show
A South African podcast featuring long-form interviews and solo commentary on culture, philosophy, and personal accountability.
138K subs· ~2/week· South AfricaYou Not Funny
You Not Funny
Two South African comedians blend street pranks, satirical news interviews, and in-studio celebrity chats in a high-energy variety format.
9.7K subs· ~4/week· South AfricaComedyNewsAutomotiveProfiler: True Crime Africa
A journalist and South Africa's former top police profiler clinically dissect the country's most violent crimes and their perpetrators.
35K subs· ~1.3/week· South AfricaMental HealthTrue CrimeTrue Crime South Africa
A solo-narrated podcast detailing South Africa's most complex and often overlooked true crime cases with a victim-centric focus.
18.7K subs· ~3/month· South AfricaTrue CrimeMediaThe Dial Watch Club
A South African podcast exploring the world of modern and independent watchmaking, from high-horology to accessible luxury.
14.7K subs· ~2/week· South AfricaSouth African Cricket Podcast
South African Cricket
Two hosts deliver weekly analysis of South African cricket, from grassroots development to the national teams, often featuring interviews with players and coaches.
2.7K subs· ~1.0/week· South AfricaNewsMy Deep Religions Podcast
A South African-based electronic music show dedicated to pure, uninterrupted DJ mixes of deep house and related subgenres.
73 subs· ~3/week· South AfricaBusinessAccess Genie Podcast with Ancillar Nombewu
A mix of solo business lessons, live speeches, and short-form commentary on African economics from journalist and entrepreneur Ancillar Nombewu.
13.2K subs· ~1.3/week· South AfricaBusinessUncork and Wine Podcast
A candid Zimbabwean podcast where the host and guests have unfiltered, wine-fueled conversations about relationships, culture, and current events.
5.5K subs· ~3/week· South AfricaRelationshipsParentingThe Real Science of Sport Podcast
A sports scientist and a journalist dissect the myths, practices, and controversies in sport, applying a critical, evidence-based lens.
3.8K subs· ~5/week· South AfricaScienceRelationshipsSportsAfrican Renaissance Podcast
African Renaissance
An academic and political analyst hosts in-depth interviews with African leaders, artists, and thinkers for the Thabo Mbeki Foundation.
81K subs· ~4/week· South AfricaMr T Podcast ZA
Mr T ZA
A daily video podcast offering sharp, opinionated commentary on alleged corruption and political failures in South Africa.
102K subs· Daily· South AfricaSpace Impaxt
Space Impaxt
Raw, unfiltered commentary on the artists, news, and controversies within South Africa's underground hip-hop scene.
14.2K subs· Daily· South AfricaNewsSenior Wellness Podcast - Healthy Aging After 60
An AI-narrated health podcast that translates peer-reviewed studies on aging into practical, actionable advice for people over 60.
59.8K subs· ~2/week· South AfricaTechnologyHealth & WellnessPoliticsEntrepreneurs Chat Podcast
Entrepreneurs Chat
A South African podcast where host Henry Gotosa interviews local entrepreneurs about their origin stories and specific business strategies.
38K subs· ~3/week· South AfricaBusinessWesBlom Poker
WesBlom Poker
A South African high-stakes poker player documents the local tournament scene through vlogs and in-depth interviews with the nation's top players.
2.8K subs· ~3/week· South AfricaSelf HelpRelationshipsTravelVOICE WITH US
VOICE WITH US
A South African podcast exploring entrepreneurship, relationships, and self-improvement through a distinct cultural and spiritual lens.
1.5K subs· ~2/month· South AfricaBusinessSelf HelpRelationshipsBad Jews Podcast
Bad Jews
153 subs· ~1.8/week· South AfricaPoliticsOn the Road podcast
6.4K subs· ~1.5/week· South AfricaMarketingArtists' Journey Podcast
Artists' Journey
23 subs· ~2/week· South AfricaBusinessDurban Small Business
Durban Small Business
283 subs· ~3/month· South AfricaBusinessRelationshipsSaints In Africa Podcast
Saints In Africa
108 subs· ~Monthly· South AfricaReligionThe Private Property Podcast
4.7K subs· ~2/week· South AfricaSalesReal EstateEducationFuture Scale Podcast
Future Scale
242 subs· ~Monthly· South AfricaMarketingTechnologyParentingRunners Podcast with Rotokgolo
3.7K subs· ~1.6/week· South AfricaThe Salon Sessions
7K subs· ~1.7/week· South AfricaBusinessSportsEvangelist Gabriel Fernandes
596K subs· South AfricaSpiritualityReligionChristianityMumbi Inspired
408K subs· South AfricaChristianityFaithSpiritual WarfareBizNewsTv
292K subs· South AfricaBusiness NewsFinanceCurrent AffairsMiss Martins Maths and Science
308K subs· South AfricaEducationMathScienceRelebogile Mabotja
279K subs· South AfricaInterviewsLifestyleConversationsFinancial Bunny
237K subs· South AfricaPersonal FinanceInvestingBudgetingKaizer Chiefs Football Club
204K subs· South AfricaFootballSoccerSports ClubFatima Sydow Cooks
207K subs· South AfricaCape Malay CuisineCookingFoodThenjiwe Comedy
182K subs· South AfricaComedyStand UpSocial CommentaryMelVee Broadcasting Network
191K subs· South AfricaSpiritualityReligionBible StudyAfricarized - African History and Stories
235K subs· South AfricaHistoryAfrican HistoryBlack HistorysoukISLAM
175K subs· South AfricaIslamReligious EducationSpiritualityThe ZMB Talks
182K subs· South AfricaInterviewsTalk ShowBiographyCharis Missionary Church
108K subs· South AfricaSpiritualityReligionChurchTruth Report
126K subs· South AfricaNewsCommentaryPoliticsMiss Linky
562K subs· South AfricaEducationKids ContentEarly LearningNew Apostolic Church South Africa
120K subs· South AfricaReligionSpiritualityChristianityState of the Nation
118K subs· South AfricaPoliticsNewsInterviewsThe Next Level Leadership Podcast
Sakhile Goodman
21 subs· ~3/month· South AfricaBusinessTechnologyMoney Marx
81.5K subs· South AfricaPersonal FinanceInvestingFinancial PlanningForever Sports
102K subs· South AfricaRugbyFootballFormula 1Gogo Skhotheni
470K subs· South AfricaMotivationStorytellingPodcastTechNick
489K subs· South AfricaSmartphone ReviewsTech ReviewsUnboxingSMWX
425K subs· South AfricaSouth African PoliticsCurrent AffairsSocial Commentary
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