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Politically Aweh

Politically Aweh

South Africa"s wittiest news show. Join comedian KG Mokgadi, Zoë Human, and the Politically Aweh team every week as we make sense of South African and international news and politics. Let"s get aweh!

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23:19

Gen Z Protests In South Africa: Could We Be Next? |...

Politically Aweh ·

2025/12/12

We sat down with Irfaan Mangera, Y20 spokesperson and seasoned youth wrangler, to unpack why the G20 felt like a group project where the grownups didn’t read the brief. We get into youth rage, protest culture, anime flags taking over parliaments, and why South African leaders still act shocked when young people hit the streets. It seems African leaders keep missing the point for the continent's young people. This podcast is a companion series to our YouTube comedy explainer videos about...

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39:27

Angry & Unserious: Why Africans Are Ungovernable |...

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2025/11/27

Comedian and activist Justine Wanda joins PA to unpack African youth anger, satire’s role in politics and why we’re laughing through the chaos. We get into everything: protests over bread and pads, politicians swapping corruption tips, and why Africans cope by laughing so we don’t lose our minds. Justine speaks on Kenya’s youth-led resistance, Tanzania’s fear-fuelled silence, Uganda’s forever elections and the continent’s national daddy issues. Plus why she thinks the youth should uni...

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17:09

SA Foreign Policy Chief on Unprecedented Geopolitics...

Politically Aweh ·

2025/11/20

Zane Dangor is South Africa’s foreign policy boss and he joins us to unpack Gaza, Ukraine, the UN, the US tariff drama and what SA is actually doing on the world stage. This episode was recorded in August 2025, right in the middle of the year’s geopolitical chaos. From missile scares to trade tantrums, Zane breaks down how SA navigates global crises with nothing but international law and a lot of middle power audacity. We get into Gaza, Ukraine, BRICs, the UN, Trump’s bullying tactics and th...

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34:16

This Is The Darkest Online Crisis South Africa Has...

Politically Aweh ·

2025/11/13

In this raw conversation, social media Law Expert Emma Sadleir reveals the terrifying reality behind anonymous WhatsApp channels, deepfakes, and sextortion targeting South African youth. Emma recently won TWO court orders against Meta in one week, forcing them to hand over the identities of perpetrators hiding behind anonymous accounts. She breaks down the gendered nature of online harm, explains why SA police are "wholly ill-equipped" to handle these cases, and shares which app she'd delete...

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15:14

Wait... Did He Just Praise The EFF? | Politically...

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2025/10/30

Songezo Zibi joined us back in August at The Gathering 2025 right when Rise Mzansi, GOOD and BOSA were flirting with the idea of a political merger. We talked about Parliament’s chaotic economy, Scopa’s mission to follow the trail of taxpayer’s money, and what happens when world leaders like Trump are out here skipping G20 invites. It’s an unfiltered, funny and frightening look at the machinery that keeps South Africa working (or at least pretending to do so). This podcast is a companion seri...

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31:02

If Cape Town’s Mayor Can’t Afford To Live There, Who...

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2025/10/23

Cape Town’s Mayor Geordin Hill Lewis joins KG to talk rent crisis, tourism, and how even he can’t afford to live on the Atlantic seaboard. What happens when the Mayor of Cape Town sits down with KG? You get a brutally honest convo about who the city really works for. From 600 000 people stuck in housing limbo to the rise of digital nomads and Gauteng “semi-grants” flooding the Cape, the Mayor defends why prices are soaring and why he thinks that’s a “good sign.” They unpack the city’s c...

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30:26

She's BEEN Exposing SA's Underworld | Politically...

Politically Aweh ·

2025/10/09

Caryn Dolley accidentally became an investigative journalist and now exposes SA's organised crime syndicates while dodging death threats. KG sits down with Caryn to unpack the absolute chaos that is South Africa's organised crime landscape. It's not just happening "somewhere else" - it's in your backyard, your municipality, and probably in that dodgy tender your cousin's neighbour's brother scored. Caryn breaks down how deep the rot goes, why journalists like her wake up to threats, a...

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32:20

Racism or Just Bad Headlines? News24 Editor Tells All

Politically Aweh ·

2025/09/25

We ask Adriaan Basson if the media can survive being broke, Big Tech eating advertising money and consumers crying over paywalls. Politicians hate him, trolls love to roast him, and even his mom gets upset on his behalf. We sat down with Adriaan Basson, editor of News24, to talk about the messy reality of South African journalism. From the glory days of three-paper Sundays to the Big Tech takeover. We also get into the juicy stuff: Gupta leaks, bribe offers, why News24 headlines hit har...

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21:18

The Kiffness, Joel Pollak & Political Divides: Ferial...

Politically Aweh ·

2025/09/11

Ferial Haffajee - journalist, columnist and Associate Editor at Daily Maverick, talks democracy, internet trolls, Big Tech, and the future of SA. Watch what happens when KG introduces Ferial Haffajee as a Champion of Democracy… and also a Snake in the Grass? Ferial touches on everything from cyberbullying to whether SA hosting the G20 is a flex or just admin work nobody asked for. We give a deserved shoutout to the late Tshidi Madia, debate whether the Human Rights Commission should be the bo...

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15:20

We Bribed The Journalist That Was Offered R60k In A...

Politically Aweh ·

2025/09/05

Pieter-Louis Myburgh unpacks bribes, tenders, corruption, and whether South Africa is starting to feel like a mafia state. We sat down with award-winning investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh to talk about the infamous R60k bribe waved at him, the dodgy tender offers, and whether corruption has completely swallowed SA. We also get into the Mashawana court case, the state of investigative journalism, and the big question: is there any hope left, or should we all start practising our ma...

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37:06

South Africa's Surprise Environment Minister, Dion...

Politically Aweh ·

2025/08/21

Dion George, SA’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, speaks on climate change, coal vs green energy, rhino poaching, and South Africa’s energy future. KG Mokgadi sits down with the former finance guy turned environment minister who unpacks South Africa’s toughest environmental battles: moving away from coal without collapsing the economy, tackling climate change on the global stage, and why SA can’t just “drill, baby, drill.” Expect climate politics, international drama, a...

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47:04

Mmusi Maimane Talks GNU, MK Party & Youth Power in...

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2025/08/08

KG Mokgadi chats to Dr. Mmusi Maimane, leader of BOSA and former Leader of the Opposition, about why smaller parties matter now more than ever. Maimane unpacks how parties like BOSA can keep the GNU on its toes, why it's important for the youth to be proactive in government, and what real accountability could look like in this chaotic new political era. The tea is hot, the PhD is fresh, and the questions are real. Don’t miss this one. This podcast is a companion series to our YouTube comedy e...

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27:40

Herman Mashaba spills the tea on DA, MK, Malema and...

Politically Aweh ·

2025/01/31

ActionSA's Herman Mashaba spills the tea on the DA, ANC and EFF. Plus, he talks GNU coalition chaos, Donald Trump, and foreigners.This podcast is a companion series to our YouTube comedy explainer videos about South African and international current affairs. Watch the show and subscribe at youtube.com/politicallyaweh. 📌Follow us on:Facebook: facebook.com/politicallyaweh Instagram: instagram.com/politicallyawehTwitter/X: twitter.com/politicallyawehTikTok: tiktok.com/@politicallyaweh💻Visit our

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14:53

Tracey Davies on Sasol's Lack of Accountability |...

Politically Aweh ·

2024/11/15

Just Share's Executive Director, Tracey Davies, explains how South Africa's largest private emitter of carbon pollution, Sasol, has escaped scrutiny for so long - and what we can do about it.Watch our honest remake of Sasol's corporate video starring Siv Ngesi on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/8moeAWYYcQUThis podcast is a companion series to our YouTube comedy explainer videos about South African and international current affairs. Watch the show and subscribe at youtube.com/politically...

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15:00

How To Fix Our Kak Towns - with Mbali Ntuli |...

Politically Aweh ·

2024/11/06

Ground Work Collective's Mbali Ntuli gives us the lowdown on how we can rebuild South Africa's crumbling towns.Watch Kakkest Dorp Van Die Jaar Awards here: https://youtu.be/AaNL955S3F4?si=_v6csp2WMjf6X745This podcast is a companion series to our YouTube comedy explainer videos about South African and international current affairs. Watch the show and subscribe at youtube.com/politicallyaweh. 📌Follow us on:Facebook: facebook.com/politicallyaweh Instagram:

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17:41

What is the cost of integrity? | Politically Aweh...

Politically Aweh ·

2024/10/03

What does it take to stand up for the truth? In this podcast, we dive into the harsh realities faced by whistleblowers in South Africa. Join Cynthia Stimpel, from The Whistle Blower house, as she discusses the critical role of whistleblowing in exposing corruption and the dangerous consequences many whistleblowers endure. From job losses to threats on their lives, those who speak out often pay the highest price. But how can we better protect these brave individuals? And what changes are ...

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17:20

Reclaiming Our Country From State Capture |...

Politically Aweh ·

2024/09/25

Join us for an exclusive podcast interview featuring Karam Singh, executive director of Corruption Watch, and Sekoetlane Phamodi from the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council. In this episode, they unpack the widespread corruption plaguing South Africa—how it infiltrates both the public and private sectors, and the devastating impact it has on essential public services. With millions depending on clean governance, what are the next steps to ensure we don’t repeat another State Capture? W...

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52:28

Why South Africa Needs to End Fossil Fuels |...

Politically Aweh ·

2024/07/08

Politically Aweh speaks with Ferrial Adam, Nick Hedley and Crispian Olver about fossil fuels and climate change impacts in South Africa in 2024.Climate change is a critical issue that intersects with societal issues like unemployment, crime, electricity, and service delivery, yet it often remains overlooked in political agendas. Burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas are driving the vast majority of the emissions heating up our country, bringing food insecurity, extreme weather and other...

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31:25

Elections Chats: DA's Chris Pappas | Politically Aweh...

Politically Aweh ·

2024/05/23

Tune into our latest podcast, where our host KG chats to Democratic Alliance's Chris Pappas! Chris is one of South Africa’s youngest mayors and was the DA’s deputy provincial leader in KZN before becoming uMngeni’s mayor. You don't want to miss it! Politically Aweh is a current affairs news show with a uniquely South African flavour. We're independent, bold, and funded by people who care what happens in and around our country.We're also a registered nonprofit media company , and we rely on do...

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30:33

How Oil Companies Use Sports To Trick You

Politically Aweh ·

2024/03/08

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