Episodes
Episodes



4 days ago
Iran vs Israel: Ceasefire Implications
4 days ago
4 days ago
In today's episode, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks recent developments in the Israel-Iran War.



Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
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.



Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
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.



Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
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.



Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
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.



Friday Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
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.



Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Ibrahim Traore: Africa's most important leader? (Deep dive)
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
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?



Monday Jun 09, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
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!



Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
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!



Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Floyd Shivambu's removal and redeployment from SG to Parliament. Mighti Jamie covers Shivambu's Bushiri trip to Malawi, MKP internal dynamics and more!