Why Trump's bullying of South Africa will backfire
Discover how Trump’s Oval Office stunt could backfire — not just geopolitically, by alienating South Africa and the broader Global South, but also domestically, by exposing the fragility of the narratives pushed by his supporters.
Deputy Minister of Transport and IFP spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of South African politics. From revelations about the Government of National Unity (GNU) to inside takes on coalition dysfunction, the AmaZulu royal succession, and the controversial Trump-Ramaphosa meeting.
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Mmusi Maimane: Trump v Ramaphosa at White House, "white persecution" myth, Elon Musk, Rupert, Malema
BOSA Leader Mmusi Maimane joins us for an unfiltered breakdown of the most pressing issues in South African politics. From the diplomatic disaster at the White House with President Ramaphosa and President Trump to deep critiques of education, governance, and racial injustice.
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Dr Gilad Isaacs on Budget speech, Enoch Godongwana, SASSA grants, 'GNU', SA economy, SARS, Treasury
Ahead of the new budget speech, we speak to progressive economist and Executive Director of the Institute for Economic Justice, Dr Gilaad Isaacs. Ayeye!
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Nhlamulo Ndhlela: MK Party, Jacob Zuma, SA budget, 'GNU', ANC-DA, internal dynamics, Floyd Shivambu
MK Party spokesperson and MP Nhlamulo Ndhlela joins us for a conversation on the state of South African politics. From claims of election rigging to behind-the-scenes revelations about President Zuma’s political strategy, Ndhlela shares untold stories of MK’s rise, the ANC-DA coalition, and why the ANC has “the DNA of racists.”
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