Sunday Times Politics Weekly

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Sunday Times Politics Weekly is a flagship political podcast from the Sunday Times.

Each week, our we speak exclusively with politicians, academics, policy experts and analysts to unpack the issues s... more

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September 08, 2020 Mam’ Angie: Growing up in a GBV environment allowed me to help others
Angie Diale is known as Mzansi's counsellor, with requests to fix everything from people's relationships to the country's service delivery issues.
She told TshisaLIVE that many of her own life lessons came from growing up in a toxic environment in which gender-based violence was rampant.
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21min
September 07, 2020 Celebs weigh in on 'racist' Clicks ad campaign and ensuing protests
South African singer-songwriter Zahara, comedian Nina Hastie and author Jackie Phamotse are among those who have slammed health and beauty retailer Clicks for an advert on its website which labelled African hair as dry and damaged, while white hair was described as “fine and flat”.
The company came under fire on Friday after pictures of the advert were circulated on social media, sparking outrage. The company took down the ad and apologised, but the EFF moved to shut down Clicks stores on Monday in protest.
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10min
September 04, 2020 Isibaya’s Chris Q Radebe on playing 'disrespectful' king Dabula
Even though he describes himself as a writer who also acts, actor Chris Q. Radebe has left many viewers touched as King Dabula on Isibaya, and he lives for the reaction he manages to get out of fans who love to hate his problematic character.
Chris is a head writer on Isibaya and in a recent interview with TshisaLIVE explained how this actually helped him with his acting, especially since his career in front of the camera actually started off by chance.
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27min
September 03, 2020 NEC meeting dominated by discussions on the scourge of corruption in the ANC-led government
This past weekend held an NEC meeting mainly dominated by discussions on the scourge of corruption in the ANC-led government. This follows media reports about ANC comrades, their family members and business friends helping themselves to personal protective equipment (PPE) tenders worth 100's of millions of rand in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

In this episode of Sunday Times Politics Weekly, the politics team discusses ANC NEC meeting review — focus on the meeting's resolutions on dealing with corruption.

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32min
August 26, 2020 Ramaphosa's open letter against corruption rings hollow
President Cyril Ramaphosa needs to take real action against ANC members found guilty of corruption, angry South Africans said in response to the president's letter to party members on Sunday.

In this episode of Sunday Times Politics Weekly, the politics team discusses the seven-page open letter, in which Ramaphosa said the anger of South Africans towards the ruling party is justified.

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23min
August 26, 2020 Khanyi Mbau hit hard by the lockdown: It meant no income for the rest of the year
Media personality and businesswoman Khanyi Mbau has been hit hard by the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown and the economic fallout it has brought, telling TshisaLIVE it has led to her writing off any chance of a proper income this year.
The star is not only one of the most recognised faces in the entertainment industry but also has her own range of gin, I Am Khanyi.
Sitting down with TshisaLIVE recently, Khanyi said the ban on alcohol sales and closure of the entertainment industry left her in a tight space.
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15min
August 20, 2020 'I’m not a politician but I’m raising my voice': Why L’vovo is speaking out
Kwaito veteran L'vovo Derrango has recently made it his mission to use his platforms to help “voiceless” South Africans, by advocating for them on issues that are close to his heart.
Even though he’s been active on social media for a while, a few month of lockdown nudged L'vovo in the right direction. It dawned on him that his social media platform could help bring about change that matters.
Speaking to TshisaLIVE, L'vovo said he was merely doing his part.
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10min
August 18, 2020 Debate dates for the DA, SA faces Covid-19 corruption shame
In today's episode of Sunday Times Politics Weekly, the politics team discusses DA leader hopeful Mbali Ntuli tossing down the gauntlet on Monday by challenging interim leader John Steenhuisen to four televised debates as the race for the party's top position intensifies.

The team also deals with the global embarrassment facing SA as a result of continuing Covid-19 corruption scandals.

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32min
August 13, 2020 Marah Louw on Bob Mabena: ‘You don’t expect someone you know closely to suddenly be gone’
Veteran actress and musician Marah Louw has added her voice to the chorus of tributes that have poured in for TV and radio legend Bob Mabena, telling TshisaLIVE that the pair had a special bond.
Bob died on Monday afternoon after suffering a cardiac arrest, leaving Mzansi in mourning.
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18min
August 13, 2020 Is SA ready for lockdown level 2?
The president was in consultation on Wednesday night before an expected move to lockdown level 2. But the decision, following the urging of directors-general, hinges on a nod from the virus command council and the cabinet.

In this episode of the Sunday Times Politics Weekly podcast, the politics team considers SA's readiness to enter level 2 and what that may entail.

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22min

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