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Apple has revealed its highly anticipated year-end podcast charts, showcasing the most popular shows and episodes of 2024 in South Africa.

By Karabo Ledwaba

20 Nov 2024

MacG interviewed Errol Musk in their latest episode. Source: YouTube.

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Localised for listeners in nearly 100 countries and regions, these charts highlight global podcasting trends while celebrating unique regional favourites.

It is no surprise that Podcast and Chill has made the list. MacG and his co-hosts have built a reputation for speaking candidly about controversial, sensitive, and trending topics with the latest episode starring Elon Musk's father, Errol.

Top ten:

Diary of a CEO
Podcast and Chill with MacG
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
The subtle art of not giving a f*ck with Mark Manson
Wisdom and Wellness with Mpoomy Ledwaba
The Huberman Lab with Andrew Huberman
What now?, with Trevor Noah
The Mel Robbins Podcast
True Crime South Africa
The psychology of your twenties with Jemma Sbeg

About Karabo Ledwaba

Karabo Ledwaba is a Marketing and Media Editor at Bizcommunity and award-winning journalist. Before joining the publication she worked at Sowetan as a content producer and reporter. She was also responsible for the leadership page at SMag, Sowetan's lifestyle magazine. Contact her at marketingnews@bizcommunity.com

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