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Aubrey Matshiqi on Jacob Zuma & MK Party, Thabo Mbeki, Ramaphosa, Julius Malema, 2024 Election

In today’s episode, we are joined by, SMWX Legend - Gogo Aubrey Matshiqi, who shares insight into the 2024 election, Jacob Zuma & the MK Party, ANC, EFF & DA, the media and so much more
📚 Today’s Episode Features:
1. Jacob Zuma & MK Party
2. Ramaphosa & ANC
3. EFF & DA
4. Rise Mzansi & other new entrants
5. Media
💡 Special Guest - Gogo Aubrey Matshiqi: Astute Political Analyst & Researcher. Speaker & Author
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Patriotic Alliance and "The Coloured Vote" | McKenzie, Kunene, EFF, MK Party, 2024 election

In today’s episode, we are joined by guest analyst, Tessa Dooms, who shares insight into the Patriotic Alliance and "the Coloured vote".
📚 Today’s Episode Features:
1. PA
2. Coloured vote
3. Effective campaigning
💡 Special Guest - Tessa Dooms: As a democracy, governance and policy expert; and her finger firmly on the pulse of SA's socio-political landscape, Tessa Dooms brings her formidable knowledge to our channel, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of each topic.
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🗳️ Election Update: ANC strikes back in polls

In today’s episode, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh shares an election update that includes the recent polls from the SRF, provincial dynamics ahead of the election, final campaign activity and much more!
📚 Today’s Episode Features:
1. Polls
2. Provincial dynamics
3. Final campaign weekend
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ConCourt Bars Zuma from Parliament | MK Party vs IEC, 2024 election

In today’s episode, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the Constitutional Court judgement that was handed down today in the matter regarding Former President Jacob Zuma's eligibility to be a Member of Parliament.
📚 Today’s Episode Features:
1. ConCourt judgement
2. MK Party and consequences
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What is the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill? | Ramaphosa, ANC, private healthcare, corruption

In today’s episode, we are joined by guest analyst, Mighti Jamie, who unpacks the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill that President Ramaphosa recently signed into law this week.
📚 Today’s Episode Features:
1. NHI Bill
2. Similar policies abroad
3. Private healthcare & medical doctors 
 
💡 Special Guest - Mighti Jamie: With his finger firmly on the pulse of the nation’s socio-political landscape, Mighti Jamie brings his formidable knowledge to our channel, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of each topic.
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Prof David Monyae on Africa, China, SADC, Africa Free Trade, borders, passports & visas, African Union

In today’s episode as we reflect on Africa month, we are joined by Associate Professor at UJ, Dr David Monyae, who shares insight into Africa as a global superpower & our footprint, the prospect of One Africa, One government, the new scramble for Africa, AFTA, SADC and much more! This episode is in partnership with Brand South Africa.
📚 Today’s Episode Features:
1. Africa - a global superpower?
2. borders, passports & visas
3. Africa Free Trade Agreement
4. SADC region
💡 Special Guest - Dr David Monyae: Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations & Director of the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg.
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Will ANC lose Gauteng? | 2024 election, Thabo Mbeki, DA, EFF, Tshwane, Ekhuruleni, Johannesburg

In today’s episode, guest analyst - Lukhona Mnguni, unpacks the race for Gauteng in the 2024 National and Provincial Elections
 
📚 Today’s Episode Features:
1. Gauteng: SA Landmark
2. ANC in Gauteng
3. Election campaigns
4. Coalitions
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Terror Lekota on Zuma and MK Party, Robben Island, Cyril Ramaphosa allegations, COPE, ANC

In today’s episode, we are joined by COPE President, Mosiuoa 'Terror' Lekota, who unpacks his time on Robben Island, his days as a student leader under Apartheid, being allegedly sold out by President Ramaphosa and so much more!
📚 Today’s Episode Features:
1. Apartheid - Robben Island, Trial
2. ANC
3. Cyril Ramaphosa
4. COPE
💡 Special Guest - Mosiuoa Lekota: South African Anti-Apartheid activist, Former Minister of Defence (1998 - 2008), Former Free State Premier, Former ANC NEC, NWC member & National Chairperson (Top 6), President of the Congress of the People (COPE)
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DA flag burning advert stirs controversy...

In today’s episode, guest analyst - Tessa Dooms unpacks the recent election advert launched by the Democratic Alliance (DA) in which they burn the South African flag. Is it reckless? Is it another swart-gevaar tactic? Let's unpack this...
📚 Today’s Episode Features:
1. DA election messaging
2. Flag burning Advert
💡 Special Guest - Tessa Dooms: As a democracy, governance and policy expert; and her finger firmly on the pulse of SA's socio-political landscape, Tessa Dooms brings her formidable knowledge to our channel, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of each topic.
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Jacob Zuma vs IEC: ConCourt hearing preview | MK Party List, parliament, prison sentence & remission

In today’s episode, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh previews the Constitutional Court hearing scheduled for today about whether Former President Jacob Zuma should be allowed to be on the MK Party List for Parliament this election.
📚 Today’s Episode Features:
1. ConCourt hearing preview
2. Case background
3. Legal & political implications
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