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I caught up with economist and broadcaster Ayabonga Cawe to discuss his new book, The Economy on Your Doorstep. We spoke about the main ideas in the book, how the book evolved, and the solutions it proposes, from lower data costs to localisation.

I analyse Thabo Mbeki's recent re-emergence at the centre of ANC politics. From appearances at NEC meetings to his recent speech before the Eastern Cape PEC, former president Thabo Mbeki has taken a more active role in ANC politics in recent months. What does this mean, and what are the implications of Mbeki's re-emergence?

I caught up with political analyst Oliver Dickson to break down the latest in the ANC's power struggle, the Zondo Commission's conclusion and alternatives to SA's current political mess.

In this episode, I speak with Mcebisi Ndletyana, Associate Professor of Political Studies at the University of Johannesburg about his book Anatomy of the ANC in Power. We discussed the politics of Gqeberha, the ANC's loss of power in that city and the upcoming local government elections.

Themba Maseko, former CEO of the Government Communication and Information System, has written a new book called For My Country: Why I Blew The Whistle On Zuma And The Guptas. I sat down with him to talk about the book, life since the State Capture Commission, and his powerful life story.

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CONTENTS 00:00 Intro

01:02 Talking to the Guptas

03:57 Telling our stories

06:34 Poverty and corruption

11:23 Student protests

14:15 Cabinet experiences

22:42 Did cabinet know about state capture?

25:45 Why speak out?

30:04 Isolation after speaking out

 

About me: Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh is an author, scholar and founder of the Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh Xperience (SMWX), a digital, youth-centred current affairs platform. He holds a DPhil in International Relations from the University of Oxford and is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research (WiSER).

I caught up with uGogo Aubrey Matshiqi to discuss all that's been happening in SA politics since our last chat earlier this year. We discussed the recent ANC NEC meeting, Thabo Mbeki's role in ANC politics, the battle between Cyril Ramaphosa and Ace Magashule and the potential alternatives to ANC dominance in South Africa.

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How can teachers create an anti-racist environment for their teaching? In their new book, Anti-Racist Teaching Practices and Learning Strategies: Building Anti-racist, Anti-oppressive and Decolonised Teaching and Learning Practices, Dr Warren Leichtle-Chalklen and Dr Gcobani Qamble tackle this question.

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The 30-day deadline for ANC members charged with corruption or other serious crimes to "step aside" has come and gone. Secretary General Ace Magashule is among those who would have to "step aside" if the ANC implements its Nasrec resolution. The ANC's NEC meets this weekend to discuss the resolution. What is the significance of the "step aside" rule, where does it come from, and what will it mean?

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CONTENTS

 

00:00 Intro

02.00 Background to "Step Aside"

09:45 Scenarios

13:04 Implications

President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared before the State Capture Commission representing the ANC. In this video, I give my assessment of the first day of his testimony.

I spoke to researcher and political analyst Tasneem Essop about Cyril Ramaphosa's upcoming testimony at the State Capture Commission, and the impending Local Government Elections.