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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 shaping South Africa — from power and governance to accountability, the economy and social justice.…

Episodes

Can the DA fix Johannesburg? Helen Zille on crime, corruption and coalitions

Helen Zille is back on the campaign trail — this time aiming to become mayor of Johannesburg. The former Western Cape premier and long-time Democratic Alliance (DA) leader says…

14 Mar 202653:34

Herman Mashaba: How I’ll rescue Johannesburg from collapse

Johannesburg is South Africa’s economic engine but it is also battling infrastructure decay, water shortages, collapsing inner-city buildings and fragile coalition politics.…

26 Feb 20261:08:24

Did John Steenhuisen jump or was he pushed?

The Democratic Alliance faces a pivotal moment following John Steenhuisen’s decision not to seek re-election. In this episode of Sunday Times Politics Weekly, host Mike Siluma…

11 Feb 202646:47

Ramaphosa safe… for now: Experts say he’s a skilful politician and contenders want him to stay

Cyril Ramaphosa remains one of the most skilful politicians in the ANC, analysts say, despite party turmoil. His ability to manage the Government of National Unity (GNU) and…

14 Dec 202559:18

‘G20 is bigger than Trump’: Bonang Mohale on SA’s global moment, US snubs, and why redress still matters

As South Africa hosts the G20 Leaders’ Summit this weekend, business leader and G20 Sherpa Prof Bonang Mohale says the world’s focus should extend far beyond the drama surrounding…

21 Nov 202552:54

Floyd Shivambu on Malema split, MK ‘betrayal’, VBS money and future of SA politics

Afrika Mayibuye Movement leader Floyd Shivambu sits down with Sunday Times deputy editor Mike Siluma to reflect on his political journey from the ANCYL to the EFF, why he broke…

05 Oct 20251:10:25

Nomvula Mokonyane on political awakening, GNU, Zuma’s ‘betrayal’ and presidential ambitions

ANC first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane sits down with Mike Siluma to discuss how the Catholic Church shaped her political awakening, why she believes the DA is…

13 Sept 20251:00:40

National dialogue: How much time does SA have before frustration boils over?

The launch of the national dialogue has reignited debate about whether the process can genuinely help fix the country’s problems or it is just another stage to advance elite…

20 Aug 202547:26

An eroded NEC – Malusi Gigaba speaks out

Long standing NEC member Dr Malusi Gigaga has hit out at the party arguing that it is yet to start fulfilling its ambition to renew itself Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…

16 Aug 20251:34:14

‘All my office furniture was made by prisoners’: Groenewald pushes for hard labour, deportations

Correctional services minister Pieter Groenewald wants inmates to grow food, make clothing, bake bread and work in factories to save taxpayers hundreds of millions of rand and…

07 Aug 202554:45

'Sometimes rules are an obstacle': Firoz Cachalia talks Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and new job

Soon-to-be acting police minister Firoz Cachalia has questioned KwaZulu-Natal police chief Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s decision to bypass reporting lines, but says rules can…

16 Jul 202547:17

The cost of protest in South Africa

Protesting in South Africa comes at a price, sometimes a deadly one. From Sharpeville to today’s crackdowns, the state’s response to dissent has often been force, not dialogue. As…

20 Mar 202527:18

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