Politricking with Tshidi Madia: Recent Episodes
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Politricking with Tshidi Madia is a podcast that focuses on political news making headlines, Tshidi will be interviewing local politicians and politically invested individuals, from sports personnel to local well-known individuals rounding off political news and how they affect your life.
In the finale episode of Season 6, Dr Brigalia Bam joins Tshidi Madia in studio to reflect on three decades of South Africa’s democracy — from managing the country’s first democratic elections to the unfinished work of dismantling apartheid. She shares candid thoughts on voter apathy, youth disengagement, gender-based violence, and the trauma that lingers from the past. Dr Bam also calls for a rethinking of policies and leadership skills. She highlights the challenges of policy-making in a post-apartheid society, questions whether the current government has the skills to drive meaningful change, and unpacks the lasting impact of trauma and inequality. Lastly, she speaks about the upcoming national dialogue and highlights the importance and the purpose of the dialogue in the long term.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, EFF Leader, Julius Malema joins Tshidi Madia in studio in a wide-ranging conversation. He begins the conversation by reflecting on the 12 years of the party’s journey — from growth and internal challenges to coalition politics and the road to the 2026 local elections. He opens up about leadership changes in provinces like KwaZulu-Natal, tensions in current coalition arrangements, and the lessons of being in government. Malema also addresses his past interactions with former President Zuma, his former allies and his views on other political leaders, and responds to criticisms — all while affirming the EFF’s vision for power and transformation in South Africa
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, DA Federal Chairperson Helen Zille joins Tshidi Madia in our Cape Town studios as she opens up about the state of the Government of National Unity as she reflects on the DA’s relationship with the ANC and the political stakes of remaining in the GNU. She shares her reaction to the firing of Minister Nkabane and weighs in on the unresolved issues with Health Minister Simelane while addressing the party’s growing public frustration with ANC-led policy decisions, including the NHI and Expropriation Act. She reflects on John Steenhuisen’s leadership and the DA’s performance in national and local government. She speaks about the party’s ambition to become a majority party. She also delves into succession politics and why Paul Mashatile remains a “no-go” for the DA. She addresses the controversy around Andrew Whitfield’s dismissal, and the DA’s strategic positioning on foreign policy—from Washington to Zuma in Morocco. She wraps up the conversation by reflecting on racial identity politics, Liam Jacobs’ departure, and the DA’s evolving relationship with voters.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, South Africa’s Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka joins Tshidi Madia in studio and begins the conversation by responding to allegations made KZN Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Advocate Gcaleka discusses the state of governance in the country, highlighting administrative inefficiencies, non-compliance, a trust deficit in public service, and the urgent need for ethical political leadership. She reflects on the high vacancy rate in government, challenges in implementing recommendations, and the importance of building capacity within the Public Protector’s office. Gcaleka also addresses coalition politics, whistleblower protection, and the office’s role in tackling gender-based violence, calling for a national reset rooted in accountability and good governance.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, City of Johannesburg Mayor , Dada Morero joins Tshidi Madia in studio for a sit down interview. He begins the conversation by reflecting on the motion of no confidence against him and goes on to speak about the relationship they have with ActionSA as the ANC in Johannesburg after their decision to vote for the motion. He explains the issue of the surge charge and why the City has gone ahead with it. He speaks about the role of the bomb squad and why he chose the name. He shares his plans to fix the city and how the G20 will influence the improvement of the city. He shares his views on Helen Zille wanting to run for Mayor and what is needed to address the collapse of the city. He closes out off the conversation by sharing what is next for him.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Gauteng Finance MEC and Member of ANC Gauteng Provincial Task Team, Lebogang Maile joins Tshidi in studio. He begins the conversation by sharing his stance on Helen Zille wanting to run for Mayor in the City of Johannesburg. He shares some of the issues that are facing the City of Johannesburg and what residents want.He goes on to speak about coalitions and the impact they have on service delivery in the City. He speaks about the finances of the City and province. He defends their decision to not form a coalition government with the DA in Gauteng. He closes off the conversation by speaking about the future of the ANC and what is next for him.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Deputy Minister of Finance and DA Campaign Manager, Ashor Sarupen joins Tshidi Madia in studio for a candid interview on some of issues relating to South Africa and the Democratic Alliance. He begins the conversation by explaining what is currently wrong with BEE and responds to the BEE report by Solidarity. He speaks about the impact of load shedding on the economy. He reflects on the budget process and why the GNU partners couldn’t find each other on the budget. He responds to the calls that the current finance minister t be removed and he also talks about the relationship he has with the Finance Minister. The conversation moves to the GNU and how electoral act designed for coalitions. He closes off the interview by speaking about Helen Zille and the performance of the DA in metros.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, with the Umkhonto WeSizwe yet to still elect a new Secretary General. Tshidi Madia took the time to speak to two members of MK Party with opposing views on the leadership style of Floyd Shivambu as Secretary General, following his removal from the position.Both Mary and Patrick begin by sharing their thoughts on the removal of Floyd and what they think could have gone wrong. They reflect on his leadership style and if his relationship with Duduzile Zuma had an impact on his removal. They both speak about the future of MK Party amid the chaos and close off the conversation by speaking about the issue of the succession battle
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, just a day after the demotion of Floyd Shivambu, Dali Mpofu joins Tshidi Madia in studio for a sit down. He begins the conversation by reflecting on his seven months with the MK Party. He shares what lead to his departure from the EFF. He speaks about the stability of the MK Party and the consistent reshuffle of leadership and goes on to share the bigger goal for the party in the lead up to the 2026 local government elections. He shares his thoughts on the GNU and their working relationship with some of the political parties. He closes off the conversation by speaking about his case with the Legal Practice Council and what the future holds for him both professionally and politically.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, as the city gears up for its budget,City of Johannesburg MMC of Transport, Kenny Kunene joins Tshidi Madia in studio to chat about his role as MMC. He starts off the conversation by reflecting on how working in government has been for him. He speaks about the state of roads and traffic lights in the city and what his plan of action is. He goes to speak about Rea Vaya and where it went wrong in his opinion. He shares his thoughts on the current Mayor of Johannesburg and he would do differently if he was Mayor. He speaks about being in the EFF and shares what lead to his departure. He speaks about his party’s stance on immigration and illegal immigrants in South Africa. He defends the slogan ‘Abahambe’ and closes off the conversation by sharing his thoughts about the recent US trip by the President and his delegation.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, ANC Chief Whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli joins Tshidi Madia as the country gears up for Budget 3.0. He begins the conversation by reflecting on the 8 months of GNU in parliament and goes on to speak about the lessons learnt during this period. He speaks about the budget and the role played by all members of parliament to make sure the budget is passed this time around. He shares his thoughts on the working relationship with the DA and how they working to improve it from parliament level. He shares his thoughts about the SITA appointments
and closes off the conversation by speaking about the renewal of the ANC ahead of the 2027 conference
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Ekurhuleni Mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza joins Tshidi Madia in studio. Just a year into his role, he speaks about how the role has been for him. He goes to reflect on the motions of no confidence against him and how he has survived them. He explains why he had to remove EFF Councillor , Nkululeko Dunga as MMC Finance and how that has impacted the working relationship with the EFF. He speaks about the working relationship of parties at local government despite the GNU. He goes to reflect how that affects service delivery. He shares how on how his executive is addressing corruption and turning the tide in Ekurhuleni.He closes off the conversation by speaking about the ANC Regional Conference and if it will final happen this year
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, EFF National Spokesperson and Member of Parliament, Sinawo Tambo joins Tshidi Madia in studio. Dubbed as the VAT police by Sihle Lonzi after what many have called a Sinawo and EFF victory following the VAT hike being overturned. Sinawo begins the conversation by reflecting on this decision and where the future of the budget stands. He explains why the EFF are calling the for the Finance Minister to resign. He goes on to talk about the EFF’s recovery plan post elections and what they believe went wrong. He shares why they refuse to work with DA and misconceptions that have been created about the EFF by the DA. He closes off the conversation by speaking about the future of the EFF and the lessons learnt 11 years into politics
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, just days after the VAT increase has been scrapped, IFP National Spokesperson, Mkhuleko Hlengwa joins Tshidi Madia in studio.He defends their decision to vote in favour of the fiscal framework. He shares why the IFP is calling for a GNU budget committee. He speak about the role and work of the clearing house. He speaks about serving in government and how opposition parties not in the GNU have acted. He shares his thoughts on the MK Party, what went wrong in the negotiations in KZN with them and speaks about the GPU. He closes off the conversation by reflecting on working in government and what he hopes to see change in government.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, ACDP Leader, Reverend Kenneth Meshoe, a man who has been on South African ballot since 1994 joins Tshidi Madia in studio to reflect on working in parliament for the past 30 years and how different it is under the GNU. He shares why his party didn’t join the GNU. He speaks about the ACDP party members visiting Israel. He reflects on the party’s policies and how they fit into today’s society. He reacts to the Omotoso judgment and what it means for them as a faith based organisation. He closes off the conversation by sharing his thoughts on the current president.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, as they edge closer to their two year anniversary , Rise Mzansi National Chairperson, Vuyiswa Ramakgopa joined Tshidi Madia to share the party’s position on the current political climate. She begins the conversation by speaking about the GNU. She emphasises the need for the GNU to come up with a governance framework. She reflects on the current relationship between the GNU partners and the behaviour of ANC and the DA. She speaks about the future of Rise Mzansi and smaller parties in general as there is a shift in voting and politics. She reacts to the US tariffs and its impact on farming. She ends of the conversation by speaking about the women in politics and the important role they play
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, as the country sits in limbo on the future of budget of country and the GNU, COSATU President , Zingiswa Losi joined Tshidi Madia to share the federation’s position on the current political climate. She begins the conversation by speaking about the budget vote and the GNU. She emphasises the need for The President to exercise his executive authority in cabinet. She reflects on the current relationship between the alliance and the ANC and the future of the alliance. She speaks about the misalignment of the budget and State of Nation of Address. She reacts to the US tariffs and Trump’s diplomatic behaviour. She ends of the conversation by speaking about the suggestions they have for addressing unemployment.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, UDM Leader and Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Bantu Holomisa joins Tshidi Madia for a sit down in studio. A man considered to be an elder in politics and having experienced both the GNUs that have existed in South Africa. He opens the conversation by sharing his thoughts on the current government national unity and compares it to the previous one in 1994. When asked about the survival of this current GNU, he expresses confidence about its survival and says even if the DA were to leave the coalition, it would still survive. He goes on to sure he thoughts on the pressing issue of the budget vote and what the stance of his party has been on the proposed VAT hike. He speaks about the voice of the smaller parties like the UDM in the GNU. The conversation moves onto the SADC mission in the DRC and what went wrong.He also shares his thoughts on how the leadership involved in mission have handled the matter. He closes off the conversation by speaking about his future in the UDM and what he hopes the party can grow in the near future.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Dean Macpherson joins Tshidi Madia for a candid discussion. He opens the discussion by reflecting on the lessons learnt from being part of the GNU as the DA and says that the party hopes they can better approach any future coalition agreements. With only just two weeks since the budget was presented before parliament after the initial budget speech was cancelled, Dean speaks about the progress that has made within the GNU parties to find common ground. He shares why the DA went to the United States and goes to share their stance on the country’s foreign policy. He shares his thoughts on his new role as Minister of Public Works and tensions that exist between him and his deputy. He goes on to the share some of the work that he is managed to do since his appointment and the effort he is putting in with his team to bring change to the department so it can live up to its full potential. He closes the conversation by explaining how he will be implementing the expropriation act and speaks about challenges of managing government work and political works.
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In this week’s episode of Politricking, Tshidi Madia speaks with ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula about budget and foreign policy clashes with their GNU partner, the DA. Mbalula also discusses the state of ANC branches and the succession debate.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, with President Cyril Ramaphosa expected to provide guidance on the implementation of the Bela Act. Tshidi Madia spoke to Minister of Basic Education and DA official, Siviwe Gwarube, who shared her thoughts on the act and the submissions she has made to the President. She also shared her thoughts on the GNU and how it has been transitioning from opposition to government. She also spoke about the process of the GNU negotiations. She closed off the conversation by sharing some of the work she has done since taking up the position of Basic Education Minister
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, as the South African Communist Party hosts its 5th Special National Conference, the General Secretary of the SACP, Solly Mapaila joined Tshidi Madia in a no holds barred interview where he started of by clarifying why the SACP is going ahead with the decision to contest independently in the next local government elections. He also spoke about the need for the reconfiguration of the alliance and what the current relationship is like in the alliance. He shared his thoughts about the current leadership in the ANC and why he thinks they are not right people to renew the ANC. He also expressed his position on the GNU and why he took this stance. He closed off the conversation by sharing his thoughts about the BELA Act and their willingness to go the legal route to make sure the act is implemented.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, with only just a few days before the EFF(Economic Freedom Fighters) go into their third National People’s Assembly whereby they expected to elect the new leadership that will serve the party for the next five years. The outgoing Secretary General of the EFF, Marshall Dlamini, joined Tshidi Madia in studio to chat about the readiness of the EFF for their conference and he also took the opportunity to clear some questions around the attendees and delegates. He also spoke about the party’s performance in the elections and how they hope to use this conference to rebuild. He shared his thoughts around the departure of some prominent figures in the movement and where they stand in terms of the progressive caucus given the latest developments. He closed the conversation by sharing his views on the MK Party and his hopes has for the EFF in the future.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, as the ANC women’s league gears up for it biggest march yet since 1956 to Union Buildings and this time around they are calling on their own government to take action against issues that have gripped the country over the last few years and more so recently. Tshidi Media is joined by the ANC Women’s League Secretary General, Nokuthula Nqaba, who begins the conversation by clarifying the importance and relevance of the women’s league in the ANC and she goes to speak about the role they played in the GNU. She also reflects on their stance on Zuma and how it has changed over the years and closes off the conversation by talking about the 2027 elective conference and succession battle.v
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia: Having been an eyewitness to the dramatic shifts in political power in South Africa, Mathews Phosa penned a book to share some of these moments that shaped the politics of this country. He joins Tshidi in studio to share some nuggets from the book as he reflects on the different leaders he had the opportunity of working with and the relationship he had with them. He speaks about what he believes was the beginning of the downfall of the ANC during the conference in Polokwane. He goes on to reflect on how he convinced Zuma to resign and ends of the conversation by sharing his thoughts about the GNU.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, after a month in office as the new the mayor of the capital city of South Africa, Dr Nasiphi Moya joins Tshidi Madia for a candid sit down. She begins the conversation by reflecting on how the new job has been and how different it is from the deputy mayor position. She speaks about her rise politics and shares the relationship dynamics of ActionSA and the Democratic Alliance(DA) and what went wrong with their coalition. She reveals how the current coalition came about and what her initial stance was about working with the ANC. She speaks about her 100 day plan for the city of Tshwane and how she plans to achieve it. She closes off the conversation by reflecting on the challenges she encountered from the DA when she was appointed as Mayor.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, two years after his book was released, the first director of public of public prosecutions at National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) joins Tshidi Madia in studio to share why his book is still relevant today and shares how he started the NPA. He shares how he sees the NPA as his child and why it needs to be independent so it is better equipped to address certain matters. He speaks about the GNU then and what it’s is now. He emphasises the need for a strong ANC and why it should remain in existence. He shares why he didn’t prosecute Zuma and reflects on the July Unrest. He speaks about the close relationship that Mbeki and Zuma had. He closes off the conversation on reflecting on TRC and the Mxenge family.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, prominent businessman and corporate chairman, Dr Reuel Khoza joins Tshidi Madia in studio to unpack his latest offering with the late Professor Muxe Nkondo on The South African
Handbook of Agency, Freedom and Justice:
Citizens in Conversation. He starts off the conversation by responding to food poisoning that is ongoing and how leadership has responded to these incidents. He reflects on his relationship with Professor Muxe Nkondo while remembering him. He shares what inspired them to write this 3 volume book. He speaks about importance of dialogue in a Democracy and former leaders like Thabo Mbeki share the same sentiments. He speaks about the type of leadership we need in this developing economy and what can be done to empower black executives. He reflects on his first meeting with the ANC and the current GNU and ends off the conversation by calling for leadership to be deliberate in everything and engage citizens.
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Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Season 5, Episode 10: Nomvula Mokonyane, First Deputy Secretary of the ANC
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia,the first deputy secretary of the ANC , Nomvula Mokonyane, joins Tshidi Madia in studio as the country marked its 100 days of GNU. She begins by reflecting on the last two years of governance by the ANC and goes on to speak about how this might have impacted the elections. She speaks about how the ANC is reflecting and trying to fix itself post elections. She also shares how none of them are completely comfortable with the idea of the GNU but understand and respect the evolution of democracy and says even the alliance members that vocally speak against the GNU were fully and consulted during negotiations. She shares her thoughts about the working relationship with the DA and argues that the GNU is not about them and DA because there are other parties involved in the GNU. She wraps up the conversation by speaking about the parties issues that have played out in the media and how they are working together address those matters.
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On this week’s episode of Politicking with Tshidi Madia, Tshidi speaks to the current deputy minister of communications and digital technologies on working with Tito Mboweni when he was Labour Minister and later on as the Finance Minister. He shares his thoughts about the GNU and what he makes about the comments by SACP, Solly Mapaila. The conversations moves to the ANC Ekurhuleni and the changes they plan to make to government. He wraps up the conversation by reflecting on the aloe plants they carried in parliament when they go to present the budget with Tito.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, former chief whip of the DA, Douglas Gibson joins Tshidi in studio to speak about the coalition in Tshwane that has created a raft between the DA and ActionSA following the decision by ActionSA to cut ties with the party in Tshwane. Douglas shares why he thinks this wasn’t a wise decision by ActionSA and blames Herman Mashaba for this. He speaks about why the DA insists that Cilliers Brink should be Mayor. He goes on share he thoughts on the GNU and the denounces the notion that Helen Zille is responsible for the drama in the GNU. He says he believes the DA ministers are doing great job in the GNU. He reflects on the current leadership of the DA and shares why John is the best man for the job.He wraps up the conversation by speaking about the DA being multiracial party and about the next five years of government.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia,PAC leader and Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform , Mzwanele Nyhontso joins Tshidi Madia as the GNU marks its 100 days in government and how he is finding the new job as Minister. He speaks about the challenges that come with managing land and redistributing it. He shares how the expropriation of land without compensation might be possible with the amendment of Section 25 based on the experts opinions. He speaks about the party’s performance in the elections and how the infighting and factions contributed to their performance. He says he believes PAC is still relevant but they do need adapt to new climate of politics and that is what they did by joining the GNU. He closes off the conversation by reiterating that the PAC is here to stay and that party is doing the ground work to ensure that.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, ActionSA Chairperson, Michael Beaumont joins Tshidi Madia in studio for candid interview to clarify the party’s reasoning for wanting to work with the ANC and EFF in Tshwane. He also shares how the coalition relationship has been with the DA and how ActionSA believes this has impacted residents. He speaks about why the party did not join the GNU after their performance in the elections. He reacts to developments around John Steenhuisen’s chief of staff. He closes off the conversation on the party’s future plans and the possibility of an elective conference.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, EFF Student Command President, Sihle Lonzi , who has been at the helm of the position since 2020, shares how the student command has been able to grow in universities even though that has failed to translate into the party’s votes in the elections. He goes on the reflect on what has resulted in the dismal performance of the EFF in these elections and blames it on the lack of accountability and dishonesty from some members who are deployed to certain parts of the country. He shares his opinion on the leaders who have recently left the party and defends his comments on Floyd Shivambu. He speaks about the party’s links to VBS He wraps up the conversation by speaking about why the EFF is here to stay and how that will be seen in the upcoming conference and shares why they have been guarded in not revealing who they are preferred candidates are.
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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Dr Geraldine Fraser Moleketi joins Tshidi in studio. Many will remember her for role as Minister of Public Service and Administration during Thabo Mbeki’s tenure. She starts off the conversation by reflecting on her introduction to politics and activism and reflects on her time as Minister before resigning in 2008. She currently serves as the Thabo Mbeki Foundation’s chairperson and she explains why the foundation has been calling for a dialogue between government and citizens as the country navigates the government national unity in the seventh administration. She shares how different this GNU is different from 1994 and how it important it is for the ANC. She speaks about the apartheid trauma that might still exist in many South Africans. She ends of the conversation by sharing her thoughts what ANC needs to do to redeem itself.
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On the third episode of Season 5 of Politicking with Tshidi Madia, Dr Naledi Pandor, who after of 30 years in government has decided to hang her boots, joins Tshidi to speak about how government should be functioning in this administration while voicing her thoughts on the GNU. She shares where it went wrong for the ANC and what it would take for the ANC to get back in the people’s good books. She reflects on former President Jacob Zuma and state capture. Lastly she talks about the threats she has received for South Africa’s stance on Israel while she was International Relations Minister and what life looks like for her now after retirement.
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On the second episode of Season 5 of Politicking with Tshidi Madia, Gauteng Premier and Gauteng ANC Chairperson joins Tshidi Madia as he reflects on the new government of national unity and the ANC performance in the elections. He speaks about the impact of the loss on the members. He reflects on the difficult decision he had to take on canceling the Etolls contract and the cost of it to the province. He also shares his frustration on the issue of crime in the province and his plans to address it. With coalitions being the future, he speaks about the negotiations between the ANC and opposition parties that have expressed interest to working with the ANC. He closes off the conversation on the readiness for the ANC provincial conference and possible reelection.
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Politicking with Tshidi Madia, Season 5, Episode 1: Former National Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega
Tshidi Madia opens this new season of Politicking with Tshidi Madia with a candid sit-down with the first female police commissioner, Riah Phiyega, who was appointed in 2012 by former President, Jacob Zuma. She shares how she took the job even though her background is in business. She opens up about how just 64 days into the job things took a turn as she was faced with the Marikana Massacre which defined her whole tenure. Now serving as the CEO of the Safer South Africa Foundation established by POPCRU, she shares the work she does with the foundation to educate and inspire young citizens to not commit crime because she believes prevention is better than reaction.
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As the sun sets on the sixth administration and a new era for a new government looms, Tshidi Madia sat down with outgoing Public Enterprise Minister, Pravin Gordhan for a candid interview on his life as a political activist and member of government. He reflects on the lessons that can be learned from the 1994 Interim Constitution and the formation of CODESA during this transition. He speaks about the ‘State Capture’ years and the work they have put in to recapture and reform the state. He shares his thoughts on the MK party leadership and if the ANC will be able to restore itself to its former glory.
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Tshidi Madia went to Nkandla and sat down with former president, Jacob Zuma, who shared why he resigned as president and how he was unhappy with how the current president’s, Cyril Ramaphosa, leadership in the ANC. He explains why he formulated the Umkhonto WeSizwe and argues that it is not a right wing party. He shares his position on coalitions and where he stands with going into a coalition with the ANC. In closing , he revisits the State Capture commission and what lead to his arrest…
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South Africans came out in scores to exercise their democratic right to vote. Tshidi Madia lined up experts to discuss the day’s events of the elections and the predictions on the outcomes of the results. She is joined by Mail and Guardian journalist, Lizeka Tandwa alongside Political Analyst, Lukhona Mnguni and GroundWork Collective Founder, Mbali Ntuli
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On this week’s episode, Tshidi Madia speaks to SARA’s leader, Colleen Makhubele, who shares the difficulties that the party has experienced in the lead up to elections. She shares what it is like to campaign as a small party. She breaks down the party’s manifesto and explains why the party is advocating for single men. She shares her views on why NHI won’t work in South Africa. She responds to claims that COPE leader will step down and why she never go back to COPE. She closes it off on encouraging women to also use their power in these elections.
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Season 4, Episode 11: The Official Opposition, Democratic Alliance Chief Whip, Siviwe Gwarube
On this week’s episode, Tshidi Madia speaks to DA Chief Whip, Siviwe Gwarube as she talks about the sixth parliament of South Africa and the lack of implementation of the Zondo recommendations. She also reflects on the importance of parliamentarians recognising their duty to South Africans as parliaments belongs to the people. She speaks about the DA growing in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal while remaining in power in the Western Cape and turning the tad in Tshwane. She addresses some of the comments made by the DA Leader, John Steenhuisen during their Rescue Tour. She closes off the discussion by talking about the plans for the seventh administration and stabilising coalitions through the multiparty charter.
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IFP Founder’s first successor, Velenkosini Hlabisa joins Tshidi Madia on this week’s episode as he talks about campaigning for the first time without their founder and Prince Buthelezi’s legacy.He shares the party’s 13 point manifesto and also speaks about the IFP’s role in achieving democracy. He reflects on the party’s conflicted past and their growth in KwaZulu Natal and denounces that the IFP is a Zulu party because they campaigning throughout the country.
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As the country celebrates 30 years of democracy, Tshidi Madia had the opportunity to speak to 3 journalists who’ve watched over South Africa’s evolution in the last three decades: from the historic presidential debate and advent of democracy, to now, where the ANC might go under and give rise to a possible national coalition.
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Politricking Season 4, Episode 8:16 submissions were received by the IEC from independent candidates to campaign in the 2024 elections but only a few made it to the provisional lists. 5 national candidates and 6 provincial seats were approved by the independent electorate, a first for South Africa. So what do some of our candidates have in store for us? On this week’s episode, Tshidi spoke to three independent candidates, Anele Mda, Tshepo Mogano and Sesing Ramatswabodi, who say they have what it takes to change the political landscape for the better…
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Politricking Season 4, Episode 7: The African National Congress’s Head of Elections, Mdumiseni Ntuli joins Tshidi Madia on this week’s episode. He reflects on the 30 years as the governing party and where it could’ve gone wrong as they have seen a dip in numbers over the years. He delves deeper into the decay that has seen itself become the culture of the ANc and how they working to fix it. He also shares the party’s stance on coalitions and how they hope to convince South Africans that they still deserve lead in the 7th administration.
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Politricking Season 4, Episode 6: Good Party Founder and Leader, Patricia De Lille joins Tshidi Madia on this week’s episode. Someone who is a veteran in her own right, she shares her party’s offering and why she choose to run as it’s Western Cape Premier candidate even though she is the party’s leader. She reflects on the delays in the arms deal case, her life in the DA and being one of the first females who founded a political party.
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Politricking Season 4, Episode 5: FF Plus leader , Dr Pieter Groeneweld joins Tshidi Madia on this week’s episode to share the party’s manifesto as the party celebrates 30 years since its founding, he speaks on why identity politics is important in the context South Africa. He reveals that contrary to popular belief, FF Plus is for all races and that it is shown in their call for BEE and Affirmative Action to be done away with.
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Politricking Season 4, Episode 4: Xiluva party leader and former DA Mayor, Bongani Baloyi joins Tshidi Madia on this week’s podcast as he shares what makes Xiluva different from other political parties and why he decided to leave the DA and Action SA and formed his own party which will contest in the national elections for first time after launching in 2023
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Politricking Season 4, Episode 3: ATM Leader, Vuyo Zungula joins Tshidi Madia on this week’s podcast and shares his thoughts on party funding and how it can impact the work of parliament and on Busisiwe Mkhwebane joining EFF. With their manifesto launched in December, he shares what they have to offer to South Africa and why people should vote for ATM.
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Politricking Season 4, Episode 2: BOSA’s leader, Mmusi Maimane on leaving the DA, tough lessons from being too politically trusting, fighting for transformation in the DA & putting a job in every home and his vision to put a job in every home.
Maimane also responds to ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba mocking his proposal to create a job in every home - says they've done the research
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Politricking Season 4, episode 1: ActionSA’s Herman Mashaba on the gruelling & brutal but rewarding 2024 election campaign. Just before the proclamation of the election date and the posters went up, Mashaba popped into 15 Fredman to reflect on his political career, which kicked off in the 2016 local government elections.
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Two time Olympic Medalist Caster Mokgadi Semenya joins Tshidi Madia for a special episode that celebrates the athlete's legacy and the release of her memoir "The Race to be myself". Caster reflects on the highs and lows of her 15 year long career, the massive court challenge against World Athletics which has effectively banned her from competing and the wins along her journey. She also speaks about life beyond the track, her activism and life as a wife and mother.
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City of Johannesburg Speaker Colleen Makhubele joins Tshidi Madia on this last episode of season 3, and she speaks about what inspired her to join politics and the importance of having educated people as part of governance. She also speaks about her political party COPE, stating that she is still hopeful and trusting her party because though there might be indifferences in the party, COPE is still the only party that has not been accused of corruption. She also touches on the coalition, table of motion of no confidence that keeps being brought up against the JHB Mayor. She also spoke about the importance of women and young people in the political space.
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Felicia Mabuza-Suttle joins Tshidi Madia on this episode and she reflects on her talk show days. She also speaks about how to this day women are still questioned for being strong, emotional and for standing up for themselves. She also adds that when man speaks, we first listen then look but when women speak, we first look then listen. She also encourages young people of South Africa by stating that they need to self-acknowledge their great work and need to learn to pat themselves on the back instead of waiting for others to tell them that they are doing great.
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Tshidi Madia speaks to Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and she takes us back to the beginning of Democracy and she speaks about how women had to fight to be part of the CODESA talks. Adding how she cried when Tata Nelson Mandela when he was inaugurated, she cried as she remembered how many people had to fight to achieve the democracy. She also speaks on how the first cabinet had only two ministers who were women. She also touches on the ministerial positions that she occupied, and she also speaks on the office she is currently service under tabling the plans they have when it comes to GBV and Femicide. She also opened up about serving under President Cyril Ramaphosa and said that she is not service the President but serving the people of South Africa. She also touches on Brics youth summit, Jacob Zuma not going to prison as well as the possibilities of South Africa having a female president.
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For the Women's Day episode, Tshidi Madia is joined by the Executive Director of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, Gugu Ndebele and she speaks about her journey of her being appointed as the Executive Director of OWLAG. She notes the importance of encouraging children to read books from the early age, explaining that she traveled and experienced the world not by traveling but through books. She further touches on the work the school does in order to bring up girls who are ready to success in the world. She also touches on the South African curriculum, how the SA government is not still serious about education and more.
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Lindiwe Mazibuko Co-Founder and CEO of Futurelect joins Tshidi Madia in this episode and she speaks about women in politics, public service and getting young people into political space. She also reflects on her time in the DA and also adds her thoughts on coalition. She adds that though she is not yet ready to go back to the political space, she does have the ambition to going back but she cannot say when she will be ready for that.
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The Economic Freedom Fighters is 10 years old and is now the third-largest party in Parliament. Tshidi Madia invited the party's spokesperson - Sinawo Thambo for this episode. Thambo gives his reflections of this milestone, his thoughts on the party's leadership succession plan and what the 2024 general elections looks like for the EFF.
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Tshidi is joined by Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane and she held a press conference regarding the court judgement about the invalidity of the President’s decision to suspend her. She also touches on how the judges and the courts are used as a tool to tarnish her credibility. Her Husband also joined in the conversation and was vocal about how he is not impressed with Fikile Mbalula outburst regarding his wife. Mkhwebane further states that the constitution on South Africa needs to change suggesting that South African can maybe adapt the USA and UK system where they do not have a constitution but legislative laws that can be changed not requiring Two Third majority.
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Tshwane Mayor Ciller Brink speaks to Tshidi Madia and he opens about how it has been being in the office of Tshwane Mayor for 100 days. He notes that Tshwane has a lot of financial challenges which were contributed by the 18% salary increase towards the end of 2019, misgovernance by the administrator which brough the budget of the municipality to a deficit of over 4 billion, covid-19 and loadshedding. Touching on the Eskom debt that the municipality has, he says that they are in continuous engagements with Eskom, and they are seeing a slow progress. He touches on as well on the water crisis at Hammans kraal saying that they are working with the department of water and ensuring that they have a long-lasting solution. He says that he is best navigating on the coalition by giving parties a chance to participate in the governance by giving them the seat in the decision table and by cultivating relationships. He further adds that he is not available for the Gauteng Premier Candidate and says that he does not have much relationship with the EFF as they have not been very kind to him.
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The ANC Youth League held its first national elective conference over the weekend after eight years, and Ekurhuleni’s Collen Malatji emerged as the new president. He joins Tshidi and opens up about the plans that the youth league has and how they plan to work with the mother body to ensure that the issues of the youth of this country are tackled by the ANC government. He also touches on how he plans to go back to the Luthuli house and to work towards the next coming elections and the strategy is to mobilize young people so that they vote in the next coming elections. He further states that he will not act like a communist, as he is staying true to himself and does not shy away from the benefits that came with being deployed and serving in the parliament.
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To close of the month of June were we commemorated the youth of 1976 as well as celebrated and commemorated Pride month, Tshidi speaks to Dr Bev who is an activist for the LGBTQ community. She begins by reflecting on her how she started her journey of fighting for human rights for the Queer community. She also spoke on the 2024 up coming General Elections and said that she feels that we need leaders and though there are up coming political parties she still has no confidence on any of the political leaders. She then also spoke on what happened in Ghana by adding that even in South Africa even though we might have the bill of rights for the Queer community in the South African Constitution, yet she feels that the bill of right is not easily accessible. Dr Ditsie also said that she feels that the South African media is the most homophobic media.
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Tshidi Madia has a conversation with General Bantu Holomisa and he speaks about what needs to change in order for our democracy to work. He shares his feelings about the peace keeping mission saying that "we should not have poked our nose into the affairs of Russia and Ukraine". He further touches on the UDM adding that he is happy with what the party has achieved in its 24 years of existence. He goes on to add that UDM has a bright future and he also believes that it will be able to survive even if he is no longer the Chairperson of the party.
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Tshidi Madia speaks to Mbali Ntuli a former DA member. She opens up about leaving DA, the works she is doing with IEC which is to encourage young people to vote in the next coming 2024 General Elections. She also touches on the work she does with the GroundWork Collective which speaks to food production, skills and entrepreneurship and mobilizing people to be part of the democracy by taking park in the elections.
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Tshidi Madia still in Conakry in Guinea caught up with Simphiwe Dana. Simphiwe speaks about why she was selected to go to Conakry and the music selection which is a tribute to Mariam Makeba songs. She also touches on about how she feels about the state of South Africa. Dana further opens up about the importance of going to therapy and says she would like to be remembered as a person who left a world in better place than how she found it.
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Tshidi Madia whilst at Guinea Conakry for the Africa Day celebration had a conversation with Former President Thabo Mbeki. They discussed Russia, President Putin and South African hosting the BRICS summit. They also touched on the President Cyril Ramaphosa administration and the Cholera outbreak in parts of Gauteng. He also explained South Africa's position in the world explaining how he feels about South Africa not being invited to the G7 summit. He added that educating South Africans and people in Africa about the success of the continent should be of critical importance. When he was asked about his position of supporting the ruling party in the next general elections, he said that his answer is still outstanding.
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The former Joburg mayor and now leader of the DA caucus is this week’s guest on Politricking with Tshidi Madia. She shares her thoughts on being an ordinary councillor, new mayor Kabelo Gwamanda and her political love story with ActionSA’s Brutus Malada.
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Rise Mzansi's Songezo Zibi on bringing seriousness back to politics, 2024 being this generation's 1994 and listening as the pathway to solving SA's troubles.
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Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie on his excursion to Orania, the politics of coalitions, being Mayor for a year and his party's future post 2024 general elections.
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South Africa's czar Minister, Dr Kgosientsho "Sputla" Ramokgopa joined Tshidi Madia this week, he shared his thoughts on his new portfolio that lacks the necessary powers to effectively fight off load shedding, winter expectations and possible costs of rolling blackouts for the ANC ahead of the 2024 general elections.
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Sihle Zikalala's journey in the ruling party, the African National Congress is one that has proved interesting. From being booted out by his Province of KwaZulu Natal and resigning from his Premier seat and now, we catch up with him as a Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure who received the highest ANC NEC votes, might I add. Zikalala reiterates the issue of the ANC renewing itself, and says there is no other organisation with a clear vision for all south africans outside of the ANC.
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Rekgotsofetse Chikane, Co-editor of Protest in South Africa: Rejection, reassertion, reclamation and Dr. Ebrahim Harvey who is an independent writer, analyst and author of The Great Pretenders: Race and Class under ANC Rule re this episode's guests, together with Tshidi Madia they try make sense of the spate of protests witnessed in the first three months of 2023.
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Tina Joemat-Peterson is the guest for this episode. A South African politician and the former Minister of Energy from the period May 2014 to March 2017. Joemat-Peterson was alleged to have sold the country’s oil reserves in a controversial deal that’s since been reversed by the court, during her tenure as Energy Minister she joined Tshidi Madia to clear her name.
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Action SA leader Herman Mashaba joined Tshidi Madia for a discussion on the current controversies that surround the party. Just in the month of March the party has fired one of its councillors, Nkele Molapo and parted ways with its Gauteng Provincial Chair, Bongani Baloyi.
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We end the season with a look at how the ANC55th national conference played out. Spoiler alert: Ramaphosa’s been re-elected ANC president & Stan Mathabatha is in trouble?
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This episode explores the link between politics and song, with the ANC's conference just days away we unpack the tradition of how music has been used to communicate in the liberation movement until now. Dr Blondie Makhene and Dr Sisanda Nkoala help enlighten us in this interesting journey.
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Dr Gwen Ramokgopa, ANC NEC member shares her views on President Cyril Ramaphosa Phala Phala saga ahead of the ANC’s 55th elective conference and the direction on the ruling party is taking..
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Despite being suspended as Nelson Mandela Bay councillor, ANC Andile Lungisa was nominated for the position of provincial treasure general in the Western Cape. On this episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia he talks about why he thinks he shouldn't put hand down for the post, as well as other issues.
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Mdumseni Ntuli, the front runner in race to become the ANC’s next secretary general. Ntuli touches on his time as provincial secretary in KZN, the nominations he has received to contest as secretary general and constitutional amendments the ANC must consider when it elects new leadership. He’s also dismissed those wanting to withdraw support from Paul Mashatile’s bid to become deputy president of the party.
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Outgoing ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe joins Tshidi Madia this week, discussing his bid to become the next ANC treasurer general, concerns over the non-payment of salaries, the state of the party and its NEC, as well as reflections of the past 5 years as the ANC’s mouthpiece.
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Justice Minister Ronald Lamola joins us to discuss his bid to become the ANC’s next deputy president. He also shares his thoughts on his evolution from the youth league to serving in cabinet, the president’s Phala Phala saga, the rise of the youth leaguers and defends the contentious step aside resolution.
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Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula on putting his hand up for the Secretary General position ahead of the ANC elections, being trusted with responsibilities within the ANC and the transport ministry.
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Former President Kgalema Motlanthe - on how things have gone bad in SA, that a shared vision could take SA forward and why he thinks the new electoral bill would not work.
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Herman Mashaba – President of ActionSA on working with Zwakele Mncwango in leading AtionSA in KZN, being more than happy to take in some members of the DA who would have left the party and making it clear that ActionSA has nothing to do with the DA OF Hellen Zille.
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Paul Mashatile – ANC Gauteng’s number one - on his relationship with David Mabuza, whether or not Ramaphosa should return and Dr Zweli Mkhize’s chances and his views on Nomvula Mokonyane.
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Acting Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka: on running a chapter 9 institution amidst political warfare, the Phala Phala farm investigation, women in leadership and her love for Amapiano & rap music
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Makashule Gana on leaving the DA & his next stop. Gana, former member of the provincial legislature in Gauteng says Helen Zille should have been more circumspect before publishing a list of black DA reps & that he’ll announce his new home before 2022 wraps up.
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ANC Youth League convener Nonceba Mhlauli in conversation with Eyewitness News associate editor for politics Tshidi Madia.
”We need to discuss the issue of transition, history of our country and movement has taught us that we don’t handle transitions well. I am worried that if he comes back he won’t finish his second term,” she says on calls for Cyril Ramaphosa to be re-elected as party president in December. Mhlauli also explains why the league has no choice but to elect a woman president when it finally holds its own conference.
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ANC National Chairperson and Secretary General Gwede Mantsane who is also the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy speaks to Eyewitness News Associate Editor for Politics Tshidi Madia on the 3rd and final day of the ANCs 6th National policy conference about his sense of the party in the tough times SA finds itself in with rising fuel prices, energy uncertainty and growing unemployment.
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Former President Thabo Mbeki joins Eyewitness News Associate Editor for Politics - Tshidi Madia on day 2 of the 6th ANC national policy conference in Nasrec to talk about what the members of the party have been discussing on the actuality of the challenges they have encountered like the Zondo Commission, women empowerment and the renewal of the ANC.
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ANC national executive committee member and economic transformation subcommittee chairperson Mamoloko Kubayi, who is also Minister of human settlements joins Eyewitness News Associate Editor for Politics Tshidi Madia for a daily Political Roundup at the ANC 6th National Policy Conference, currently underway at Nasrec to talk about leading the ANC’s ETC, NEC failures to implement some ANC resolutions & her availability to run, should she be nominated to contest as deputy president of the ANC in December.
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“The ANC is defocused, with some of our comrades focused on what should not be done on those of us accused of corruption,” decried ANC NEC member Gungubele. Dubbed one of the “Chris Cabal,” lobby group members in support of ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa, Gungubele in a sit down with Eyewitness News head of politics, Tshidi Madia spells out what he thinks this week’s policy conference should focus on and the kind of leadership that emerges come December.
Gungubele, a former mayor and unionist, is currently minister in the presidency and oversees the state security agency. He is an NEC member.
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This week South African learnt of the sad passing of ANC deputy secretary general, Jessie Duarte - following an 8-month-long battle with cancer, and renowned author and poet Don Matter, and of course in politics news, Solly Mapaila took over from Blade Ndimande as SACP General Secretary. In this episode Tshidi pays a heartfelt tribute to both legends and caught up with the newly elected SACP General Secretary himself for a warm welcome to the job and for an exclusive interview.
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Tshidi Madia joined the a media briefing on Tuesday following the first meeting of the ANCWL's National Task Team (NTT) on Monday. She invited former deputy president and National Assembly Speaker - Baleka Mbete for an interview - who is the newly appointed ANCWL convener. Mbete shares her thoughts on the current state of the ANC as an organization, the Phalaphala farm scandal and just why she chose to accept this role and so much more.
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To launch the first episode of Politricking, Tshidi Madia sits down with the former Minister of Communications, Water and Sanitation - Ms Nomvula Mokonyane - for a in-depth analysis of the workings of Eskom, the state capture report and her eye on the top 6 position in the ANC come December 2022. Mokonyane leaves no stone unturned in this exclusive interview living up to her AKA "Mama Action".
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