On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, as the city gears up for its budget,City of Johannesburg MMC of Transport, Kenny Kunene joins Tshidi Madia in studio to chat about his role as MMC. He starts off the conversation by reflecting on how working in government has been for him. He speaks about the state of roads and traffic lights in the city and what his plan of action is. He goes to speak about Rea Vaya and where it went wrong in his opinion. He shares his thoughts on the current Mayor of Johannesburg and he would do differently if he was Mayor. He speaks about being in the EFF and shares what lead to his departure. He speaks about his party’s stance on immigration and illegal immigrants in South Africa. He defends the slogan ‘Abahambe’ and closes off the conversation by sharing his thoughts about the recent US trip by the President and his delegation.

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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, ANC Chief Whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli joins Tshidi Madia as the country gears up for Budget 3.0. He begins the conversation by reflecting on the 8 months of GNU in parliament and goes on to speak about the lessons learnt during this period. He speaks about the budget and the role played by all members of parliament to make sure the budget is passed this time around. He shares his thoughts on the working relationship with the DA and how they working to improve it from parliament level. He shares his thoughts about the SITA appointments
and closes off the conversation by speaking about the renewal of the ANC ahead of the 2027 conference

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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Ekurhuleni Mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza joins Tshidi Madia in studio. Just a year into his role, he speaks about how the role has been for him. He goes to reflect on the motions of no confidence against him and how he has survived them. He explains why he had to remove EFF Councillor , Nkululeko Dunga as MMC Finance and how that has impacted the working relationship with the EFF. He speaks about the working relationship of parties at local government despite the GNU. He goes to reflect how that affects service delivery. He shares how on how his executive is addressing corruption and turning the tide in Ekurhuleni.He closes off the conversation by speaking about the ANC Regional Conference and if it will final happen this year

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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, EFF National Spokesperson and Member of Parliament, Sinawo Tambo joins Tshidi Madia in studio. Dubbed as the VAT police by Sihle Lonzi after what many have called a Sinawo and EFF victory following the VAT hike being overturned. Sinawo begins the conversation by reflecting on this decision and where the future of the budget stands. He explains why the EFF are calling the for the Finance Minister to resign. He goes on to talk about the EFF’s recovery plan post elections and what they believe went wrong. He shares why they refuse to work with DA and misconceptions that have been created about the EFF by the DA. He closes off the conversation by speaking about the future of the EFF and the lessons learnt 11 years into politics

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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, just days after the VAT increase has been scrapped, IFP National Spokesperson, Mkhuleko Hlengwa joins Tshidi Madia in studio.He defends their decision to vote in favour of the fiscal framework. He shares why the IFP is calling for a GNU budget committee. He speak about the role and work of the clearing house. He speaks about serving in government and how opposition parties not in the GNU have acted. He shares his thoughts on the MK Party, what went wrong in the negotiations in KZN with them and speaks about the GPU. He closes off the conversation by reflecting on working in government and what he hopes to see change in government.

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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, ACDP Leader, Reverend Kenneth Meshoe, a man who has been on South African ballot since 1994 joins Tshidi Madia in studio to reflect on working in parliament for the past 30 years and how different it is under the GNU. He shares why his party didn’t join the GNU. He speaks about the ACDP party members visiting Israel. He reflects on the party’s policies and how they fit into today’s society. He reacts to the Omotoso judgment and what it means for them as a faith based organisation. He closes off the conversation by sharing his thoughts on the current president.

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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, as they edge closer to their two year anniversary , Rise Mzansi National Chairperson, Vuyiswa Ramakgopa joined Tshidi Madia to share the party’s position on the current political climate. She begins the conversation by speaking about the GNU. She emphasises the need for the GNU to come up with a governance framework. She reflects on the current relationship between the GNU partners and the behaviour of ANC and the DA. She speaks about the future of Rise Mzansi and smaller parties in general as there is a shift in voting and politics. She reacts to the US tariffs and its impact on farming. She ends of the conversation by speaking about the women in politics and the important role they play

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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, as the country sits in limbo on the future of budget of country and the GNU, COSATU President , Zingiswa Losi joined Tshidi Madia to share the federation’s position on the current political climate. She begins the conversation by speaking about the budget vote and the GNU. She emphasises the need for The President to exercise his executive authority in cabinet. She reflects on the current relationship between the alliance and the ANC and the future of the alliance. She speaks about the misalignment of the budget and State of Nation of Address. She reacts to the US tariffs and Trump’s diplomatic behaviour. She ends of the conversation by speaking about the suggestions they have for addressing unemployment.

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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, UDM Leader and Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Bantu Holomisa joins Tshidi Madia for a sit down in studio. A man considered to be an elder in politics and having experienced both the GNUs that have existed in South Africa. He opens the conversation by sharing his thoughts on the current government national unity and compares it to the previous one in 1994. When asked about the survival of this current GNU, he expresses confidence about its survival and says even if the DA were to leave the coalition, it would still survive. He goes on to sure he thoughts on the pressing issue of the budget vote and what the stance of his party has been on the proposed VAT hike. He speaks about the voice of the smaller parties like the UDM in the GNU. The conversation moves onto the SADC mission in the DRC and what went wrong.He also shares his thoughts on how the leadership involved in mission have handled the matter. He closes off the conversation by speaking about his future in the UDM and what he hopes the party can grow in the near future.

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On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Dean Macpherson joins Tshidi Madia for a candid discussion. He opens the discussion by reflecting on the lessons learnt from being part of the GNU as the DA and says that the party hopes they can better approach any future coalition agreements. With only just two weeks since the budget was presented before parliament after the initial budget speech was cancelled, Dean speaks about the progress that has made within the GNU parties to find common ground. He shares why the DA went to the United States and goes to share their stance on the country’s foreign policy. He shares his thoughts on his new role as Minister of Public Works and tensions that exist between him and his deputy. He goes on to the share some of the work that he is managed to do since his appointment and the effort he is putting in with his team to bring change to the department so it can live up to its full potential. He closes the conversation by explaining how he will be implementing the expropriation act and speaks about challenges of managing government work and political works.

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