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  • Soweto Magz Podcast | The Future of Soweto Magz: Amplifying Local, Inspiring Global

    Soweto Magz Podcast | The Future of Soweto Magz: Amplifying Local, Inspiring Global
    Jan 9 2026
    “2026 is here, and Soweto Magz is ready to level up! 🎤✨

    In this episode, we share the heart and soul of our mission, celebrating South African hip-hop culture, amplifying local talent, and creating spaces for authentic stories to be heard.

    Join your host Shembas MhlabaWonke as he dives into what drives Soweto Magz, the values that guide us, and why the culture we love is about to make waves both locally and globally.

    This is more than music, it’s a movement.

    Follow along, support local creatives, and be part of the journey. Amplify local. Inspire global. 🌍🎶

    Listen, dive in and join the culture!”

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soweto-magz-podcast--6127362/support.

    Copyright © 2025 Soweto Magz Net. All Rights Reserved
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    4 min
  • Soweto Magz Podcast S02EP08 | Hottest MCs of 2025

    Soweto Magz Podcast S02EP08 | Hottest MCs of 2025
    Dec 31 2025
    Soweto Magz presents the Hottest MCs of 2025

    A curated list highlighting artists who showed consistency, growth, skill, and real momentum throughout the year. This episode breaks down the thinking behind the list, offers cultural context, and sparks conversation around hip-hop impact in 2025. Compiled based on what was witnessed on the ground, no stigma, no bias, just the work.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soweto-magz-podcast--6127362/support.

    Copyright © 2025 Soweto Magz Net. All Rights Reserved
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    12 min
  • Soweto Magz Podcast S02EP07 | Who Got The AUX?

    Soweto Magz Podcast S02EP07 | Who Got The AUX?
    Dec 20 2025
    In this episode, Shembas Mhlabawonke dives into the streets’ latest proving ground for emerging artists, the “Who Got The AUX?” experience presented by the Put Me On Switch Podcast.

    This raw, no-performance format puts artists’ music to the ultimate test: a USB, an AUX cable, and 20 seconds to grab the room’s attention. We break down why this event is about to shake up the local music scene, how it blends culture with digital discovery, and why it’s about to become one of the most authentic platforms for independent artists in South Africa.

    Whether you’re a music fan, artist, creative, or culture enthusiast, this episode gives you insight into how grassroots events can shape careers and build communities.

    Tap in and stay connected to the movement.

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    Copyright © 2025 Soweto Magz Net. All Rights Reserved
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    8 min
  • Soweto Magz Podcast S02EP06 | The Importance of the Hip-Hop Economy in South Africa

    Soweto Magz Podcast S02EP06 | The Importance of the Hip-Hop Economy in South Africa
    Dec 4 2025
    In Episode 6, we unpack one of the most overlooked but powerful forces in South Africa today: the Hip-Hop Economy.
    From streaming revenue to streetwear, events, branding, content creation, and township entrepreneurship, hip-hop has become a major driver of youth income, job creation, and cultural influence.

    This episode explores how the movement goes beyond music to shape business, opportunities, and the future of South Africa’s creative economy.


    In this episode you’ll hear about:

    • How SA hip-hop generates real money and jobs

    • The rise of the creative & township economy

    • Fashion, streetwear & the business of drip

    • Live events, festivals & their financial impact

    • The global reach of South African hip-hop

    • Why the culture is becoming its own economic engine


    Listen on your favorite platform:

    Spotify • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spreaker


    About Soweto Magz

    Soweto Magz documents the movement, hip-hop, youth culture, fashion, and the creators building the new South Africa.
    This is the voice of the streets. The pulse of the culture.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soweto-magz-podcast--6127362/support.

    Copyright © 2025 Soweto Magz Net. All Rights Reserved
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    12 min
  • Soweto Magz Podcast S02EP05 | The Hottest Streetwear Brands Dominating SA Hip-Hop and The Rise of Punyete.

    Soweto Magz Podcast S02EP05 | The Hottest Streetwear Brands Dominating SA Hip-Hop and The Rise of Punyete.
    Nov 9 2025
    SA Hip-Hop isn’t just heard it’s worn.
    In this episode of the Soweto Magz Podcast, Shembas MhlabaWonke breaks down the Top 5 streetwear brands ruling the culture in 2025, from the OG legends, to the new-wave powerhouses shaping how the streets dress.

    We also spotlight Punyete, the rising brand with underground fire and growing influence inside SA Hip-Hop spaces.

    If you love the culture, the fashion, and the stories behind the drip… this episode is for you.

    Listen now and dive deeper into the movement.
    New episode. New issue. Same culture.

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    Copyright © 2025 Soweto Magz Net. All Rights Reserved
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    15 min
  • Soweto Magz Podcast S02EP04 | Scoop Makhathini Serves Us Fresh: The Story Behind “Fresh Plate”

    Soweto Magz Podcast S02EP04 | Scoop Makhathini Serves Us Fresh: The Story Behind “Fresh Plate”
    Oct 28 2025
    Scoop Makhathini Serves Us Fresh: The Story Behind “Fresh Plate”

    Scoop Makhathini is back with something fresh! In this episode, we break down his new online clothing store Fresh Plate — a fusion of fashion, mindset, and hip-hop culture. From streetwear to self-awareness, Scoop reminds us to keep our plates full and our ideas fresh.

    #SowetoMagz #FreshPlate #ScoopMakhathini #SAHipHop

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    Copyright © 2025 Soweto Magz Net. All Rights Reserved
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    5 min
  • Soweto Magz Podcast S02EP03 Back To The City Recap

    Soweto Magz Podcast S02EP03 Back To The City Recap
    Oct 13 2025
    Back To The City 2025 | Power In Numbers

    This past Saturday, Back To The City Festival reminded us exactly why hip-hop is more than music, it’s a movement.

    We celebrated 19 years of Back To The City, 40 years of South African Hip-Hop, and 50 years of Global Hip-Hop, all under one powerful theme: Power In Numbers.

    From the Heritage Moment with legends Mdu Masilela and Tuks Senganga, to the PTA Moment marking 20 years of Pitori Hip-Hop, the festival united the OGs and the new wave of MCs like never before.

    Performances from Mashbeatz & Wordz, The Qwellers, Maglera Doe Boy, Big Zulu, Lupe Fiasco, Blxckie, Cassper Nyovest, 25K, Baby Daiz, KindlyNxsh, Kane Kid, K-Rev, DJ Papercut, Sliqe, Ziggy4x and more turned the stage into a celebration of legacy and future.

    This was more than a show.... it was history in motion, and Soweto Magz was there to capture every moment.

    SHORT FILM(VLOG) DROPPING SOON!!!

    #SowetoMagz #BackToTheCity2025 #PowerInNumbers #SAHipHop #CultureAlive

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    Copyright © 2025 Soweto Magz Net. All Rights Reserved
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    8 min
  • Soweto Magz Podcast S02EP02 | Hip-Hop Reload | Soweto Magz Returns

    Soweto Magz Podcast S02EP02 | Hip-Hop Reload | Soweto Magz Returns
    Oct 6 2025
    In this comeback episode, we break down what's happening in SA Hip-Hop right now, where the culture is heading next. From Soweto to the world, we’re talking music, fashion, and the streets that shape the movement. This is more than just a podcast.... it’s the return of a voice for the culture.
    In this episode you’ll hear:

    - Why Soweto Magz disappeared and what’s next.
    - The current state of South African hip-hop.
    - The new wave of artists shaping the future.
    - How the culture continues to evolve in 2025.
    If you love SA hip-hop, culture, and raw conversations about music and lifestyle — you’re in the right place. Welcome back to Soweto Magz!

    #SowetoMagz #SAHipHop #Podcast

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    Copyright © 2025 Soweto Magz Net. All Rights Reserved
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    6 min