Democracy Unplugged

Is JHB ready for new leadership? With Build One SA’s Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster

What does Johannesburg need most right now? Better management, bold ideas, or both? Phumi Mashigo speaks with Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster about…

What Does America’s 250th Anniversary Really Mean?

Can a nation built on freedom still be grappling with who truly belongs? As the United States marks 250 years…

The Illegal Immigration Tipping Point with Rebone Tau

What sparked the illegal immigration protests? Recent protests across the country have exposed growing frustrations around illegal immigration, service delivery,…

Inherited freedom or unfinished business?

As South Africa reflects on five decades since the Soweto Uprising, a critical question remains: have young people inherited freedom,…

Politics, Labour and Leadership with MK Party’s Patrick Motubase

What lessons can be drawn from decades spent in activism, labour movements, government, and politics? Patrick Motubase joins Phumi Mashigo…

Youth Month, Broken Promises and the Fight for Change

What happens when a student activist enters the political establishment? Naledi Chirwa-Mpungose joins Phumi Mashigo for a wide-ranging discussion on…

Did the Youth of 1976 Get the SA They Fought For?

50 years later – has South Africa kept its promise to the youth? As South Africa marks Youth Month, Phumi…

What Would Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Want Us to Remember Today?

How do the descendants of South Africa’s most famous freedom fighters understand freedom in today’s world? Phumi Mashigo speaks with…

Survival or strategy? SA’s informal economy

South Africa’s informal economy is everywhere – from taxi ranks and pavement stalls to township salons and spaza shops. But…

Can the Constitution Still Save South Africa?

What happens when one of the world’s most progressive constitutions collides with corruption, inequality and political dysfunction? In this week’s…

Can the gap between education policy and delivery finally be closed?

Following our previous education discussion, a clearer picture begins to emerge: one defined not just by underperformance, but by mounting…

Democracy vs Reality: Why South Africans Are Losing Faith in Voting

South Africa is a young democracy, yet its voters are ageing while optimism continues to fade. Every election cycle raises…