Following controversy over comments made by major podcaster MacG about celebrity Minnie Dlamini, we ask: will podcasters be placed under broadcast-style rules—or is this more about political control? Let’s map the policy maze from Cabinet corridors to your earbuds and explain exactly what it means for podcasting in SA.
Former Statistician-General, Dr Pali Lehohla, reflects on his tenure as Statistician-General for 17 years, unpacks statistics behind unemployment and poverty, demographic transition, infrastructure, mineral wealth and more!
Group CEO of Standard Bank, Sim Tshabalala, joins us for the first episode in our new series #InThisEconomy? We discussed his journey to CEO, South Africa's economic potential, the 'GNU', and the possibility of an African century. Ayeye!
In this month’s 'Owning Our Wealth' episode, we are joined by entrepreneur Talifhani Banks, who unpacks building Spaza Eats, entrepreneurship, SA economy and more!
A panel discussion between Qaanitah Hunter, Mighti Jamie, Tessa Dooms, moderated by Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh. It covers a wide range of themes on SA budget, foreign affairs, the legacy of President Ramaphosa and more!
A conversation with Action SA President Herman Mashaba, who unpacks the VAT reversal, SA budget, 'GNU' and more!
Legendary broadcaster Thabo "Tbo Touch" Molefe, unpacks his radio career, the SA hip hop game, 30 years of democracy, President Ramaphosa's legacy, and more!
Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the budget impasse, the 'reset' of the 'GNU', opposition to the VAT increase and fiscal framework and more!
Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, unpacks the claims of white genocide in SA, US-SA relations, Elon's increasing influence in USA, Ramaphosa's request to Musk and more!
Former Minister Buyelwa Sonjica explores the shifting political landscape in South Africa—from bold critiques of Helen Zille’s leadership in the Democratic Alliance to the possibility of ushering in the nation’s first woman president.
UDM MP Nqabayomzi Kwankwa breaks down the inside story behind South Africa’s VAT increase, the ANC’s strategy to retain power in the Government of National Unity (GNU), and why opposition parties failed to unite.
MK Party Head of Research Darren Campher, reflects on the SA budget, VAT increase, MK Party internal dynamics, 'GNU', Parliament and more!
DA MP and Finance Spokesperson Mark Burke, unpacks the budget negotiations, DA;s position on VAT increase, SA economy, the future of the 'GNU' and more!
ATM President and MP Vuyo Zungula, unpacks the SA Budget Vote, 'GNU', opposition politics, the Foreign Agents Bill and more!
We are live from Parliament as the 2025 National Budget has been voted on by MPs. We have live reactions from the Finance Minister and various other political parties in Parliament. Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh also analyses what this moment means for South Africa, but particularly the 'GNU'.
Author and activist Zulaikha Patel, reflects on the 2024 election, 'GNU', SA foreign relations, writing her 2nd children's book, navigating a mixed race family, grieving her father and more!
Political and governance analyst, Sandile Swana, unpacks the 2024 elections, 'GNU', opposition politics, foreign relations and more!
Legendary media broadcaster and entrepreneur, David Mashabela, reflects on building his podcast - King David Studio, the emerging digital media landscape, how he met MacG and helped Podcast n Chill and more!
Economist, author and businessperson Moeletsi Mbeki, reflects on all the big news confronting South Africa. He also gives suggestions for how to fix SA's economy.
Branding pioneer and entrepreneur, Thebe Ikalafeng, unpacks his life journey, working as a marketing executive at Colgate in New York and Nike, his new book, his agency - Brand Africa and more!
Media broadcasting legend, Robert Marawa, unpacks his life journey, Supersport, radio and TV, 'sports quotas', SA nation, Hilton College and more!
Media innovator, digital creator, strategist and entrepreneur — Zimasa “Mooshtaffa” Vabaza unpacks the SA budget, VAT increase, the economy, trade, infrastructure and more!
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula who unpacks ANC internal reconfigurations, 'GNU' negotiations, Trump & US and more!
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane unpacks her key priorities as Minister, VBS scandal, the disappearance of her sister, 'GNU' and more!
Economist Duma Gqubule who unpacks the SA budget, VAT increase, economic policy and more!
City of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis unpacks Cape Independence, his political journey, 'GNU', and more!
Anti-apartheid activist, former Gauteng Premier and politician - Tokyo Sexwale unpacks a wide-range of topics. Sexwale reflects on his time on Robben Island, his memories of Mandela and the struggle. The former Gauteng Premier also unpacks geopolitics - Trump, the United States of America and Rwanda. SA's current political landscape; 'GNU', ANC succession, Jacob Zuma and formation of the MK Party, Thabo Mbeki's recent comments about Jacob Zuma, Phala Phala and more!
In today’s 'Owning Our Wealth' episode in collaboration with Nungu Diamonds, we are joined by Creative Director - Ursula Pula, who unpacks the jewellery business, designing bespoke jewellery, the story of Nungu Diamonds and the real history of minerals in South Africa.
Dr Allan Boesak, a renowned anti-apartheid activist, theologian, and academic, shares his insights on South Africa’s political landscape, historical struggles, and global positioning.
Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the unprecendented Budget Speech postponement yesterday and its implications for the 'GNU'.
