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Africa's better future

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As a passionate advocate for social and economic change in South Africa, DJ Sbu shares his insights on the role of young people in shaping the country’s future, and how he believes that entrepreneurship and self-reliance can play a crucial role in driving positive change.

“South Africa is still a dope country,” he exclaims! Of course, no discussion with DJ Sbu would be complete without delving into his life in music, and his experiences behind some of the biggest songs in South African musical history.

He shares some of his fondest memories and insights from his time in the industry, and offers valuable advice for aspiring musicians and entrepreneurs alike.

Join us for this fascinating conversation with one of South Africa’s most inspiring and dynamic figures. Ayeye!

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A common thread in our mining history has been inequality – mining companies still avoid their social obligations during and post mining

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Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh chats with Prince Mashele about Operation Dudula, Eskom Crisis, Cyril Ramaphosa, EFF Parliament, 2024 Election

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Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh chats with Lukhone Mnguni about loadshedding, South Africa's governance crisis, the 55th ANC National Conference, and SONA

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HIV doctor Francois Venter explains why the treatment of obese people reminds him of the bad old days of the HIV epidemic.

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The Mail & Guardian has done a six-part podcast series looking back at the years that defined the ANC since the dawn of democracy

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The Mail & Guardian has done a six-part podcast series looking back at the years that defined the ANC since the dawn of democracy

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The Mail & Guardian has done a six-part podcast series on the story of the ANC after Polokwane conference of 2007

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The Mail & Guardian has done a six-part podcast series on the story of the ANC after Polokwane conference of 2007

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The Mail & Guardian has done a six-part podcast series on the story of the ANC after Polokwane conference of 2007

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The Mail & Guardian has done a six-part podcast series on the story of the ANC after Polokwane conference of 2007

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In the first episode of the six-part mini-series of podcasts, Mail & Guardian’s editor, Ron Derby, and veteran journalist Paddy Harper take readers back to former president Thabo Mbeki’s downfall

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The editor-in-chief of the Mail & Guardian reflects on the 10 years since Marikana and the documentary of the worst bloodshed by state

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Sizwe Mpofu Walsh and Dudu Mmeti chat about South Africa's political crisis and the conference for democratic renewal

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The M&G looks at some of the key issues in the ANC that will undoubtedly make for robust conversation as the party congregates

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The M&G chats with national executive committee member Nonceba Mhlauli on the ANC's electoral reform and state capture findings

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We chat with Gwede Mantashe on the days leading to the ANC policy conference and the root cause of corruption and state capture

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The Mail & Guardian journalists discuss the step aside rule, its genesis and role in the ANC's renewal programme with NEC member Pule Mabe

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These are the illegal miners who are in constant battles with the government to obtain legal mining permits

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We need to reimagine South Africa without the ANC and if we do not, we will either live with false hope or the country’s crisis will intensify

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How did the iconic master painter Louis Maqhubela change the game in the 1990's and how did he pave the way for artists today with his 'transformative' art?

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We chat to our esteemed guests about the David Koloane and Louis Maqhubela and the legacies they left behind

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Wellness coach Christine Phillips chats with the M&G business journalists about how to sustain a healthy wellness lifestyle

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The M&G politics journalists Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper chat with EFF leader Julius Malema, reflecting on the 10 years after he was expelled from the ANC and his impact on the EFF and on South African politics

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Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Southern Africa’s Rebone Tau and professor William Gumede talk to M&G about SONA 2022

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Travel influencer Dineo Zonke Maduna talks about travelling on a budget and becoming an influencer

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Busi Selesho chats to the M&G business journalists and podcast editor about why she became a money coach and shares some tips to financial freedom

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Teekay Motla and Katlego Mokale of Sneaker Content chat to Sarah Smit and Lineo Leteba about the growing sneaker flipping industry

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Michael Power chats to the M&G editor-in-chief and business journalists about South Africa and its place in the global economy

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Michael Power chats to the M&G editor-in-chief and business journalists about South Africa and its place in the global economy.

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Join in the second part of our discussion with economist Sifiso Skenjana.

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Sifiso Skenjana chats to the M&G editor-in-chief and business journalists about all things South African commerce

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Journalists Emsie Ferreira and Lizeka Tandwa chat to Mmusi Maimane, Paul Berkowitz and Narend Singh about the state of the opposition

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In this episode, veteran journalist Paddy Harper and political journalist Lizeka Tandwa chat to Mawethu Mosery and Vasu Gounden about riots and the elections

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In this episode, M&G politics journalist Khaya Koko chats with Professor Barry Hanyane and Advocate Selby Makgotho about corruption and elections