In this episode, the full crew gets together for a rare midweek recording and starts off with the realities of getting older, gym avoidance, failing knees, personal trainers and the terrifying speed at which the years seem to be moving. Then comes the biggest announcement of the episode: after ten years, The Dojo Podcast as you know it is coming to an end. The crew reflects on how much life has changed, how difficult it has become to get four adults into the same room every week, the journey from the earliest recordings to now, and what they hope to do with the final stretch of the podcast — while calling on listeners to share their favourite episodes, wildest moments and what The Dojo has meant to them over the years.

From there, the conversation moves into Zimbabwe’s constitutional and electoral changes, Mnangagwa’s extended time in office, whether presidents sometimes need longer than five years to genuinely change a country, and whether constitutions should really be treated as untouchable documents. The crew debates direct presidential elections, party politics, term limits, the balance between youthful leadership and the wisdom of older statesmen, and whether a political reform should be judged differently depending on who is benefiting from it.

The discussion then turns to former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, attempts to have her disbarred, professional ethics and whether political figures face consistent standards of accountability. That opens a much broader conversation about Jacob Zuma, selective outrage, political persecution, the power of media ownership and the uncomfortable reality that whoever controls the media often gets to control the narrative.

Things widen further into a heated discussion about Black solidarity, anti-imperialism and why Black people so often show up for the struggles of others while receiving little solidarity in return. The crew gets into Palestine, Sudan, Russia, China, Cuba, Western imperialism, the dangers of replacing one powerful “friend” with another, and why African political movements rarely seem to build meaningful relationships with leaders and movements on the continent itself. From there, they question the absence of strong Black-owned media and professional institutions, discuss status, monarchy, African elites and the need to build our own spaces rather than constantly seeking acceptance elsewhere.

The episode closes with a wider debate about African leadership, the Sahel and figures like Ibrahim Traoré, whether developing nations sometimes become distracted by culture-war issues while basic state-building remains unfinished, and what genuine Pan-Africanism should actually look like in practice. Through all of it, the crew keeps returning to the bigger question hanging over the episode: after ten years of talking, arguing, growing and sometimes getting it completely wrong — what does the end of The Dojo actually mean, and what comes next?

In this episode, the crew begins with a surprisingly revealing conversation about money, from stokvels collapsing after funds disappear to the truth behind 13th cheques, instant gratification and the eternal battle between paying cash and protecting your monthly cash flow. Payflex, Mobicred, clothing accounts and unnecessary Takealot purchases all enter the chat before the conversation turns to sleepless nights, anxiety, alcohol, hangovers and knowing when the party has gone too far.

From there, the episode moves into its biggest and most controversial discussion: the June 30 anti-immigration mobilisation, the fear experienced by both documented and undocumented foreign nationals, and whether movements built around genuine public frustration can be manipulated by larger political forces. This leads into a heated debate about Zulu political mobilisation, the influence of the monarchy, the July unrest, MK’s rapid rise and whether Jacob Zuma’s political journey has always been connected to a deeper project of Zulu nationalism and greater power for traditional leaders.

The crew also unpacks Ramaphosa’s decision to bring Dina Pule back into government, whether disgraced politicians deserve second chances, and how criminal records can follow ordinary people long after they have served their punishment. Zuma’s meeting with the Gupta family in India raises further questions about his continued political influence, while the controversy surrounding Tony Leon and Resolve Communications sparks a debate about lobbying, racial double standards and why access to government is called “state capture” in some hands but “facilitating business” in others.

The episode winds through the weakening and privatisation of state institutions, Eskom, voter frustration and the increasingly impossible question of who South Africans should support at the polls. It then takes a more personal turn into church, gospel music, fading religious communities and whether faith served as spiritual belief, social discipline or simply a way for previous generations to survive. Finally, the crew debates the disappearance of physical games, DVDs and CDs, asking whether the subscription economy is slowly creating a world where we pay endlessly but never truly own anything.

In this episode, the crew returns after a break and eases in with some funny Father’s Day talk before getting into a broader conversation about modern life, money and how everyday consumers keep getting squeezed. What starts with small irritations like pricing tricks, paid extras and disappearing “freebies” turns into a bigger discussion about capitalism, exploitation, restaurant economics and how ordinary workers often end up taking the heat for decisions made far above them. From there, the episode shifts into one of its strongest debates: AI and music. The conversation digs into authenticity, whether fans really care how music is made, whether honesty about AI would matter, and how technology is already forcing the industry to rethink performance, ownership, royalties and what it even means to be an artist. As the discussion loosens up, the episode moves into more provocative territory around sex, digital mediation, desire and the strange ways technology is starting to blur reality itself. It’s a wide-ranging episode with humour, side turns, cultural commentary and sharp disagreement throughout, before closing out on a lighter note with nostalgia, performance energy and a push for listeners to support the movement.

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In this episode, we unpack the madness of the Bushfire trip — camping struggles, glamping flexes, exhausting pack-ups, and the border chaos on the way home. From there, the conversation shifts into real-life pressure: work stress, parenting frustration, discipline, and the everyday grind. Then it gets heavier as we dive into South Africa’s immigration debate — broken systems, asylum loopholes, weak enforcement, public anger, and the uncomfortable questions nobody wants to ask out loud.

This week we get into the real cost of adulting — how every decision is a trade-off, how capitalism squeezes people from every angle, and why even the small stuff like restaurant extras, stale takeaways and everyday pricing says a lot about the economy. From there, the conversation spirals into criminal procedure, a wild story about being arrested for “kidnapping” without rights being read, the mess around debt, rent, evictions and squatters, and the tension between dignity and survival. Then it gets deeper: jealousy, sabotage, why people would rather see you lose than win, and how religion, race and morality shape the way people justify what they do.

We’re back after two weeks and reflecting on the latest Y2K Nine9 event — the turnout, the bigger venue, the weather, the lessons, and the DJs who absolutely carried the day. We also touch on the hustle behind the scenes, from brand collaborations and merch to reviving the phone repair business and the love shown on late-night TV. Then we get into the heavyweight conversation: Ramaphosa, Phala Phala, the impeachment process, whether resigning would actually save his legacy, and what accountability really costs when a country’s politics are already on a knife edge.

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The crew opens with Y2K99 updates and the line-up before getting into one of their most practical conversations yet: life cover, funeral cover, inheritance, buying siblings out of shared assets, and how family money can change relationships after death. Later, the discussion turns political and philosophical, with a sharp debate about colonialism, whiteness, African life, and whether most people are really fighting for freedom — or just inclusion into the same system.

Y2KNine9: Fiasco Edition: howler.co.za/Y2KNine9In this episode, the crew opens with Y2K99 and FVCK Lifestyle plugs before getting into the week’s heavy talking points. They unpack the IPID report and what it suggests about police conduct and accountability, debate whether Gauteng under Panyaza is the closest thing to a workable GNU model, then dive into a long and heated conversation on Israel, Palestine, Canaan, Jerusalem and the politics of historical narrative. Later, they tackle the East London “Igbo king” controversy and close on a deeper discussion about duty, identity and what it means to step up for family when responsibility lands on you.Members link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMOuh1jlaqsPnQUCYZ0zGW_rAPatreon link: patreon.com/TheDojoPodcastMonthly donation link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuh1jlaqsPnQUCYZ0zGW_rA/join Once off donation link: https://pay.yoco.com/the-dojo-podcast-pty-ltd Merch: https://the-dojo-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com/