The Open Word Podcast

On this episode, Sbusiso and Sakhile start by kicking it about an ex having a hold onto you, and the disappearance of Chinese tennis star Pen Shui following her confession on being sexually abused by a retired senior official of the Communist Party. They also get into the alleged leaked text messages from the Cabinet WhatsApp group, rimming and more!

Songs of the week

Sbusiso - Lucky Daye - 'Over'

Sakhile - Jayla Darden - 'Idea 686'

Books of the week

Sbusiso - The Fear by Peter Godwin.

Sakhile - The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

On this episode, Sbusiso and Sakhile kick it off about women embracing their sexual curiosity, the Ye interview and lessons learnt from it, the new book review segment and more!

On this episode, Sbusiso and Sakhile start by giving HOV his flowers after his induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They also get into the subject matter of boycotting the Luju festival, new music and MORE!

Songs of the week

Sbusiso - Jay Z - Threats

Sakhile - JID - Ambassel.

On this episode, Sbusiso and Sakhile kick it off about the stage of realizing that you're now an adult, the news about the new Superman being bisexual, cheating in relationships and much more. Enjoy.

Songs of the week

Sbusiso - Manana ft Rowlene - 'Sunday Morning'

Sakhile - Travis Scott - 'Coffee Bean'

As world leaders, diplomats and climate change enthusiasts converge in Scotland for the COP26 Summit, Sbusiso and Sakhile chat about this highly anticipated climate extravaganza, highlighting the Paris Agreement and how poor African countries have to face socio-economic effects of climate change when they contribute the least greenhouse gas emissions. They also dive into an accountability amongst men conversation following the public backlash towards a singer after a picture of him hanging with a comedian accused of sexual abuse emerged, and much more. Enjoy.

Songs of the week

Sbusiso - Mary J Blige - 'My Life'

Sakhile - Dante Lway - 'Momma told me'

Continuing with their spirit of giving locals their flowers, on this episode, Sbusiso and Sakhile start by congratulating Amarii and his team on the new project. They also discuss criticism of artists from local media outlets, before pivoting into conversation around commemoration of this year's United Nations Day, especially considering the current unrest in the country, and more!

Songs of the week

Sbusiso - Amarii - 'Oxy'

Sakhile - Ab Soul ft Kendrick Lamar - 'Rapper Shit'

In this episode, Sbusiso and Sakhile choose to be on a celebratory mood regardless of everything that's happening in Eswatini with the political impasse. They start off by giving Waffles her flowers, and what her win means for the arts scene and for the youth in the country. They also talk of Caramel Dank's support of her friend which then pivots to a conversation of lack of support before international validation amongst Emaswati and much more. Enjoy.

In commemoration of international mental health day 2021, Sbusiso and Sakhile invited Eswatini Editors Forum Chairperson and seasoned journalist Mbongeni Mbingo to chat about the impact of social media in exercabating mental ill-health especially amongst young people. They also get into how Mbingo has handled his mental health through 'social media attacks' as well as the responsibility of journalists in informing society about mental health amongst other issues. Enjoy!

In this episode Sbusiso and Sakhile get into the murder of young banker Bandzile Ginindza and how they feel his family and the entire country have been let down by the country's justice system. They also get into issues of climate change in Africa before rounding it up with new music. Enjoy.

In this episode, Sbusiso and Sakhile invite a close female friend to help them discuss time and the significance of punctuality in all relationships. They also dive into Pastor Bakhe's latest controversial topic on the church not getting into politics amongst other issues. Enjoy!