Democracy Unplugged

Democracy Unplugged brings together thought leaders, activists and influencers to untangle the threads of democratic principles, dissect current challenges, and envision what our future could hold.

South Africa and the USA – friends or foes? | Democracy Unplugged

South Africa and the USA – friends, foes, or just tangled in a complicated dance? At this incredibly tenuous moment…

The Real State of the Nation | Democracy Unplugged

What can we expect in 2025? From President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation address in Parliament on 6 February…

Health Check: NHI Yes or No?

National Health Insurance – Yes or no? That’s the topic of this special edition of Democracy Unplugged moderated by Penuel…

100 Days of GNU Part 2

100 days of GNU… and counting! Is it working? Podcaster, author and YouTuber Penuel The Black Pen is joined by…

100 DAYS OF GNU: Part 1

To GNU or not to GNU? That is the question! Renowned political commentator, best-selling author and host Justice Malala is…

Who to vote for? Or not?

Less than a week before South Africans head to polls for this pivotal election, thought leaders and commentators Kanthan Pillay,…

Party Lines On Crime

As #Election2024 approaches, how are political parties dealing with the crisis of crime that faces South Africa? The problem of…

Women In Politics

What is the status of women in politics? Democracy Unplugged this week is an insightful and powerful exploration of the…

Eric Weinstein, Timothy Maurice Webster and Gareth Cliff

In this special episode of Democracy Unplugged, internationally acclaimed podcaster Eric Weinstein joins Timothy Maurice Webster and Gareth Cliff for…

Debut Voters

What are first time voters thinking about the upcoming election? In this episode of Democracy Unplugged we delve into the…