Level Up with Phumi Mashigo

Join Phumi and guests as they tackle the big stories of the week, dissect the current trends in politics and point you to what the future holds for South Africa and the continent. Get ready to engage in intelligent and thought-provoking conversations.

What do the numbers tell us about Johannesburg’s local elections? Political and economic analyst Paul Berkowitz joins Phumi Mashigo to…

How do you decide who gets your vote? With South Africa’s political landscape offering more choices than ever, understanding what…

Johannesburg needs a mayor. But what does each candidate believe is broken, what do they want the city to become,…

As South Africa marks Heritage Day, Phumi Mashigo is joined by Zulu Royal Historian and author Shalo Mbatha to ask:…

With local government elections less than 50 days away, the political temperature is rising. Phumi Mashigo sits down with Justice…

Can South Africa get tobacco policy right? What do these decisions mean for you? Phumi Mashigo speaks to Prof Lekan…

When basic services fail, corruption takes root and criminal networks become more powerful, what happens to the communities left behind?…

Is Johannesburg ready for a new kind of political leadership? Lukhona Mnguni joins Phumi Mashigo to unpack his vision for…

What has gone wrong in Durban, and what will it take to fix the city? Phumi Mashigo speaks to the…

Why does Israel believe the world misunderstands its actions? Phumi Mashigo gets into a conversation about this with Ambassador Mark…

Are we paying enough attention to the warning signs? With crime, protest, poverty, and public trust being increasingly intertwined, Phumi…

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