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General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, KwaZulu-Natal’s top police official, has accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Deputy Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya of colluding with organized crime. He alleges they di…

Justice Edwin Cameron — former Constitutional Court judge and Inspecting Judge of Prisons joins us to unpack South Africa’s broken criminal justice system, the Thabo Bester prison escape, and the urg…

In today's episode, we are joined by Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Paul Mashatile, for an unfiltered, in-depth conversation on the state of South African politics, coalition gover…

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the recent GNU developments: DA 'withdraws' from National Dialogue and Whitfield fired as Deputy Minister. Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama arrested.

In today's episode, in collaboration with the Institute for Economic Justice, we are joined by Febe Potgieter (ANC: Head of Policy), Neil Coleman (IEJ: Senior Policy Specialist) and Sithembile Mbete …

In today's episode, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks recent developments in the Israel-Iran War.

Prof Bonang Mohale — UFS chancellor, author, and business leader — delivers an unflinching assessment of South Africa’s past, present, and future. From state capture and economic betrayal to coalitio…

US Senator Chris Van Hollen, a leading voice on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joins us for a deep dive into South Africa–US relations, Trump-era disinformation, and global diplomacy.

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh breaks down the most critical and volatile geopolitical crisis of 2025 — the rapidly escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. What began as a surprise Israeli strike on Iran’…

In today's episode, we are joined by Black Business Council President Elias Monage — joins us to unpack South Africa's political and economic power structures.

In this month's 'Owning Our Wealth' series episode, we are joined by media personality and entrepreneur Maps Maponyane. Maps unpacks facing suspension in primary school to being bullied as a kid, Map…

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh delves into the rise of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso's interim president. We explore his unexpected ascent to power, his political strategies, and the broader implication…

Founder of Gift of The Givers Foundation, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, unpacks the formation of the organisation, SA's political landscape, the work that Gift of The Givers has done in SA and abroad, Gaza-Pal…

Legendary musician Simphiwe Dana, who celebrates 20 years in the music industry joins us today! Simphiwe unpacks her musical journey, balancing political messaging and the artistic aspect of her musi…

Floyd Shivambu's removal and redeployment from SG to Parliament. Mighti Jamie covers Shivambu's Bushiri trip to Malawi, MKP internal dynamics and more!

Veteran trade unionist Zwelinzima Vavi unpacks South Africa’s political crossroads. From explosive claims about Ramaphosa’s White House visit and Starlink’s entry into the country, to sharp critiques…

Discover how Trump’s Oval Office stunt could backfire — not just geopolitically, by alienating South Africa and the broader Global South, but also domestically, by exposing the fragility of the narra…

Deputy Minister of Transport and IFP spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of South African politics. From revelations about the Government of National …

BOSA Leader Mmusi Maimane joins us for an unfiltered breakdown of the most pressing issues in South African politics. From the diplomatic disaster at the White House with President Ramaphosa and Pres…

Ahead of the new budget speech, we speak to progressive economist and Executive Director of the Institute for Economic Justice, Dr Gilaad Isaacs. Ayeye!