The POD with Jack Motlanthe

How are you changing the wold around you?

With the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence in full swing, Jack is joined by Sibongile Ndashe, a feminist who works at the intersection of

public interest litigation, movement building, legal empowerment and capacity strengthening. The two discuss a variety of issues and the solution to some of societies ills.

We are officially in December!

With the year almost up, Jack takes a look at some the stories that made headlines throughout the year. 2024 saw nearly half of the world's population go to the polls...But that was far from the most entertaining thing that happened this year. From Tyla to Diddy, and how could we forget the Katt Williams interview? Jack adds his two cents to remind us just how much has happened over this year.

How are you spending your festive monies?

Jack kicks off the show chatting to day one audience member Bitcoin Boet. They discuss the recent developments in Crypto currency and which local communities can benefit by using Bitcoin.

Jack then his attention to the difficulties that come with being financially disciplined duingg the festive season with the help of Kgwale Mokgwatsana, who started a financial literacy education programme.

Are Africans similar at all?

Jack is in studio covering the news headlines and specifically the township economy. How does the president's recent remarks affect spaza shops and their owners.

Joining Jack in studio is an interculturalist, researcher, and author from the United States, Asad el Malik, Ph.D. His book Find Home Again: My Journey from the United States to South Africa, Asad el Malik chronicles his life, reflecting on the pervasive anti-Blackness in the United States, his experiences with Hurricane Katrina, and police violence, ultimately culminating in his decision to move to Johannesburg, South Africa.

When was the last time you spoke to a living legend?

With major elections finally behind us, Jack turns his attention to the thoughts of his audience. Joining him online is Mapelo Lubleki.

Africa's record breaking goal poacher (male or female), Portia Modise talks to Jack about her achievements and how she went about making history. 102 career goals for Banyana Banyana is no small feat, find out how right here.

We're in November people!!

First up on Jack's agenda is the note worthy news from the weekend, including the SAMA awards. And how he felt after hearing the of the passing of musical icon, Quincy Jones.

Jack turns his attention to online dating sites and how they have come to affect how people are making dating choices in 2024.

Zimasa Vabaza, affectionately known as Mooshtaffa, stops by to point out things he finds interesting and how one can build and sustain an online content platform.

Is there a psychology to success?

After a week out with illness Jack is back in studio! Kicking off with noteworthy news stories of the day. Then shifting gears to #JackOnThat where the focus will be how people react to success...either their own or that of other people.

Producer Tshepo then joins the show to discuss the merits of being a stay at home father. With many eye opening conclusions from medical studies

Jack is out sick this week and has enlisted the talents of Podcast Party team member William Lehong to step into the hot seat.

How does success affect our musical heroes?

After so much success in the music industry with FreshlyGround, Zolani Mahola, former lead singer of the group shares her journey in the music and the acting industry. Memories range from when Jack heard FreshlyGround’s “Doo Bee Doo" to watching their performance with Shakira in South Africa’s 2010 FIFA World Cup. They both look into life before the group, how long it took for a song to be complete and Zolani’s decision to embark on a spiritual journey as a solo artist. Check out this interview to find out what she’s currently working on and who she is collaborating with.

How do views evolve from generation to generation?

You've chosen wisely this Tuesday, as Jack takes a look at note worthy news stories of the week. The position that millennials hold in society is the main focus of #JackOnThat.

Joining Jack in studio is former comedian Pule kaJanolintshi. Pule's fascinating past and he's latest endeavours are the basis of the conversation.