Politics Wednesday

Stokvel banishing January money blues for good

While saving may seem like an easy thing to do, it is not always the case and an accountability structure can help to keep you on track. Through the January Riches stokvel, members hold each other accountable on their journey of saving in order to begin the year on a…

9 Mar 2022 4 min

South Africa 's fiscal crisis

This episode meticulously unpacks South Africa's fiscal crisis and the tough decisions required to pull the nation too area a prosperous future. Michael Sachs, an Adjunct Professor at Wits University, shares his views on the mooted Basic Income Grant in a discussion with Sam Mkokeli.

17 Feb 2022 58 min

In conversation with Athol Trollip

Former DA leader Athol Trollip is the latest politician to join Action SA. He has reconnected with former colleague Herman Mashaba, who established Action SA after abandoning the DA. Trollip talks to Sam Mkokeli about his plans for the new party as he prepares to establish its base in the…

10 Feb 2022 47 min

Boom or bust; What does SA economy have in store in for 2022?

In this episode, Sam Mkokeli talks to top intellectuals about South Africa's economic crisis. Speakers include former Finance Minister Tito Mboweni, economists Isaah Mhlanga and Mamokete Lijane, and public intellectual Songezo Zibi. They discuss structural problems and ways to solve them.

9 Dec 2021 2 hour

Politics Wednesday with Sam Mkokeli

Cosatu made a big U-turn recently, to make a strong argument for the introduction of vaccine mandates, which it initially resisted. In this podcast, Cosatu's parliamentary coordinator Mathew Parks appeals for the urgent introduction of mandatory vaccination for all.

4 Dec 2021 47 min

The future of energy

Sam Mkokeli leads a conversation about the latest from Cop 26, and places the "South African climate deal" under the microscope. Guests include commentators Peter Attard Montalto, Nick Hedley and Thando Lukuko.

12 Nov 2021 43 min

Sam Mkokeli in conversation with Mac Maharaj and Pallo Jordan

Two ANC stalwarts and former anti-apartheid activists Mac Maharaj and Pallo Jordan were on 22 September discussing their book Breakthrough with journalist and columnist Sam Mkokeli during a virtual dialogue which he jointly organised with SowetanLive.

23 Sep 2021 1 hr 53 min