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Iran vs Israel: Ceasefire Implications

In today's episode, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks recent developments in the Israel-Iran War.

Prof Bonang Mohale: 'GNU', SA economy, Eskom, State Capture, ANC-DA, EFF, Trump, MKP, unemployment

Prof Bonang Mohale — UFS chancellor, author, and business leader — delivers an unflinching assessment of South Africa’s past, present, and future. From state capture and economic betrayal to coalition chaos, Prof. Mohale pulls no punches as he reflects on leadership, transformation, and the soul of the nation.

US Senator Chris Van Hollen: Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Iran-Israel, Afrikaner 'refugees', US-SA

US Senator Chris Van Hollen, a leading voice on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joins us for a deep dive into South Africa–US relations, Trump-era disinformation, and global diplomacy.

Iran hits back at Israel (analysis) | Netanyahu, nuclear weapons, USA, rising lion, Khamenei, Trump

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh breaks down the most critical and volatile geopolitical crisis of 2025 — the rapidly escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. What began as a surprise Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities has triggered a fierce Iranian retaliation, plunging the Middle East into chaos.

Elias Monage: 'GNU', Black Business Council, SETA, G20, BBBEE, Afriforum, Orania, township economy

In today's episode, we are joined by Black Business Council President Elias Monage — joins us to unpack South Africa's political and economic power structures.

Maps Maponyane: Elite schools, fame, racism, bullying, building a brand, media, classism, early life

In this month's 'Owning Our Wealth' series episode, we are joined by media personality and entrepreneur Maps Maponyane. Maps unpacks facing suspension in primary school to being bullied as a kid, Maps shares the raw, unfiltered truth behind his rise — and the challenges he’s faced along the way.

Ibrahim Traore: Africa's most important leader? (Deep dive)

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh delves into the rise of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso's interim president. We explore his unexpected ascent to power, his political strategies, and the broader implications for West Africa and the continent as a whole. Is Traoré merely a transitional figure, or could he be shaping a new era of African leadership?

Dr Imtiaz Sooliman: Gift of The Givers, 'GNU', July 2021 Unrest, Palestine, COVID, ANC-DA, poverty

Founder of Gift of The Givers Foundation, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, unpacks the formation of the organisation, SA's political landscape, the work that Gift of The Givers has done in SA and abroad, Gaza-Palestine and more!

Simphiwe Dana: Elon Musk, Donald Trump, musical journey, 'Kill The Boer', Apartheid, TRC, BBBEE

Legendary musician Simphiwe Dana, who celebrates 20 years in the music industry joins us today! Simphiwe unpacks her musical journey, balancing political messaging and the artistic aspect of her music, 'Kill The Boer' chant -- is it acceptable?, Donald Trump and Elon Musk, racism and more!

Floyd Shivambu REMOVED as MK Party SG | Bushiri, Jacob Zuma, Duduzile, Parliament, Mighti Jamie

Floyd Shivambu's removal and redeployment from SG to Parliament. Mighti Jamie covers Shivambu's Bushiri trip to Malawi, MKP internal dynamics and more!