Politricking with Tshidi Madia

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, EFF Student Command President, Sihle Lonzi , who has been at the helm of the position since 2020, shares how the student command has been able to grow in universities even though that has failed to translate into the party’s votes in the elections. He goes on the reflect on what has resulted in the dismal performance of the EFF in these elections and blames it on the lack of accountability and dishonesty from some members who are deployed to certain parts of the country. He shares his opinion on the leaders who have recently left the party and defends his comments on Floyd Shivambu. He speaks about the party’s links to VBS He wraps up the conversation by speaking about why the EFF is here to stay and how that will be seen in the upcoming conference and shares why they have been guarded in not revealing who they are preferred candidates are.

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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Dr Geraldine Fraser Moleketi joins Tshidi in studio. Many will remember her for role as Minister of Public Service and Administration during Thabo Mbeki’s tenure. She starts off the conversation by reflecting on her introduction to politics and activism and reflects on her time as Minister before resigning in 2008. She  currently serves as the Thabo Mbeki Foundation’s chairperson and she explains why the foundation has been calling for a dialogue between government and citizens as the country navigates the government national unity in the seventh administration. She shares how different this GNU is different from 1994 and how it important it is for the ANC. She speaks about the apartheid trauma that might still exist in many South Africans. She ends of the conversation by sharing her thoughts what ANC needs to do to redeem itself.

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On the third episode of Season 5 of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Dr Naledi Pandor, who after of 30 years in government has decided to hang her boots, joins Tshidi to speak about how government should be functioning in this administration while voicing her thoughts on the GNU. She shares where it went wrong for the ANC and what it would take for the ANC to get back in the people’s good books. She reflects on former President Jacob Zuma and state capture. Lastly she talks about the threats she has received for South Africa’s stance on Israel while she was International Relations Minister and what life looks like for her now after retirement.

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On the second episode of Season 5 of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Gauteng Premier and Gauteng ANC Chairperson joins Tshidi Madia as he reflects on the new government of national unity and the ANC performance in the elections. He speaks about the impact of the loss on the members. He reflects on the difficult decision he had to take on canceling the Etolls contract and the cost of it to the province. He also shares his frustration on the issue of crime in the province and his plans to address it. With coalitions being the future, he speaks about the negotiations between the ANC and opposition parties that have expressed interest to working with the ANC. He closes off the conversation on the readiness for the ANC provincial conference and possible reelection. 

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Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Season 5, Episode 1: Former National Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega 

Tshidi Madia opens this new season of Politricking with Tshidi Madia with a candid sit-down with the first female police commissioner, Riah Phiyega, who was appointed in 2012 by former President, Jacob Zuma. She shares how she took the job even though  her background is in business. She opens up about how just 64 days into the job things took a turn as she was faced with the Marikana Massacre which defined her whole tenure. Now serving as the CEO of the Safer South Africa Foundation established by POPCRU, she shares the work she does with the foundation to educate and inspire young citizens to not commit crime because she believes prevention is better than reaction.

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As the sun sets on the sixth administration and a new era for a new government looms, Tshidi Madia sat down with outgoing Public Enterprise Minister, Pravin Gordhan for a candid interview on his life as a political activist and member of government. He reflects on the lessons that can be learned from the 1994 Interim Constitution and the formation of CODESA during this transition. He speaks about the ‘State Capture’ years and the work they have put in to recapture and reform the state. He shares his thoughts on the MK party leadership and if the ANC will be able to restore itself to its former glory.

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Tshidi Madia went to Nkandla and sat down with former president, Jacob Zuma, who shared why he resigned as president and how he was unhappy with how the current president’s, Cyril Ramaphosa, leadership in the ANC. He explains why he formulated the Umkhonto WeSizwe and argues that it is not a right wing party. He shares his position on coalitions and where he stands with going into a coalition with the ANC. In closing , he revisits the State Capture commission and what lead to his arrest…

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South Africans came out in scores to exercise their democratic right to vote. Tshidi Madia lined up experts to discuss the day’s events of the elections and the predictions on the outcomes of the results. She is joined by Mail and Guardian journalist, Lizeka Tandwa alongside Political Analyst, Lukhona Mnguni and GroundWork Collective Founder, Mbali Ntuli

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On this week’s episode, Tshidi Madia speaks to SARA’s leader, Colleen Makhubele, who shares the difficulties that the party has experienced in the lead up to elections. She shares what it is like to campaign as a small party. She breaks down the party’s manifesto and explains why the party is advocating for single men. She shares her views on why NHI won’t work in South Africa. She responds to claims that COPE leader will step down and why she never go back to COPE. She closes it off on encouraging women to also use their power in  these elections.

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