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 is running out of time. Load shedding, unemployment, corruption, crumbling infrastructure – the challenges keep stacking up. But…

Who’s profiting from SA’s black market? Who’s paying the price? And what will it take to stop the cycle of…

What will it take to keep women safe in South Africa? What’s being done? Is it enough? And what real…

Is South Africa losing the battle against crime? Are we addressing it or just reacting to it? Hosted by Penuel…

Is education empowering young people the way it should and are we equipping the youth for a future they can…

Can a nation truly thrive without nurturing its artists from the ground up? Brent Lindeque moderates this powerful conversation, 702…

GNU – One Year On! Coalition or Collision? Democracy Unplugged explores this… Moderated by Phumi Mashigo featuring the ANC’s Khalid…

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

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

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

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

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