A monthly behavioural science podcast from Ogilvy Consulting
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Veteran journalist and broadcaster Rams Mabote, in association with SowetanLIVE, hosts a weekly podcast that looks at the funny side of news and current affairs. Mabote will take listeners on a journey to the light side of dark. Because life is too short to take the news to heart, and in typical South African style, we choose to laugh so we don’t cry.
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Mbhazima Shilowa advises Fikile Mbalula not to worry about Helen Zille. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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All ears on the ground as the world waits to hear Donald Trump SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Ramokgopa polishes her Afrikaans for new role
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Gauteng Agriculture MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa gets her veldskoene and Afrikaans ready as she takes office. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Gayton McKenzie looking to democratise "people's" sports and pastimes. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Zulu Boy sings praises about his comic book hero Jacob Zuma
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Hip Hop artist Zulu Boy rewrites history from here to Cuba via Angola. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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A government of narcissistic unity in the making
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The ANC risking all sorts of STIs as it seeks to take everyone to bed with it. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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EXCLUSIVE: Ramaphosa resigns (it's a joke)
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A leaked letter of President Cyril Ramaphosa resigning as leader of ANC and RSA. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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The most credible poll reveals which parties and politicians the voters hate most. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Political analyst Lukhona Mnguni guides us on what to expect post May 29 2024. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Pens on fleek as ANC runs towards election day
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President Ramaphosa and his acolytes find their pens at the right time. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Is Ayanda Allie a new political force or farce?
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Former broadcaster rolls up her sleeves and she drops mic for politics. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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It is time President Ramaphosa increases the number of National Orders
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Many South Africans are excluded by the limited National Orders awarded by the President. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Meet Kabelo GP, the most abused but successful Kaizer Chiefs fan
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Kabelo Moumakwe turns his hurt about Chiefs into profitable content. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Vuyiswa Ramokgopa aims to buck the family trend and oust the ANC
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Another Ramokgopa enters politics, but not for the ANC. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Jacob Zuma is real-life comic character Phunyukabemphethe
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Zuma keeps on escaping the traps set for him. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Colleen Makhubele promises guns, grants and boreholes for all
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New party SARA comes out blazing with promises from here to Malamulele. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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How tables have turned against Mapisa-Nqakula
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National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula seems to be caught out of order. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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The Democratic Alliance takes silly to new heights SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Soshanguve aircraft flies below the radar
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How a small aircraft in northern Pretoria has escaped media scrutiny. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Rams takes Julius Malema by the horns
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Julius Malema opens up about socialism, xenophobia and Kaizer Chiefs. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Meat, food and lies galore as the country gears for elections. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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The day green slime reduced the reds into a joke. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Time for CR to ditch the State Of The Nation Address. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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How Jacob Zuma actions have been good for Ramaphosa. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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How Thabi Leoka doctored herself out of hearts and minds. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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In this episode, Rams Mabote chats to BBK about the AFCON. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Mbalula delivers the real January 8 Statement
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In this episode, Rams Mabote believes that Fikile Mbalula tells more truths than lies about the ANC. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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"X"clusive: Mbalula puts Msimang in his place
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In this episode, Rams Mabote shares a private letter Fikile Mbalula wrote to Mavuso Msimang. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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When friends are dark, days are few for the ANC
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In this episode, Rams Mabote calls out of the friends of the ANC that have abandoned the party. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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The Ghost of Buthelezi comes back to haunt the IFP
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In this episode, Rams Mabote is shocked to learn that Mangosuthu Buthelezi is back. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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You get a gift. You get a gift. Everybody Gets A Black Friday Gift
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In this episode, Rams Mabote dishes out Black Friday gifts to political parties. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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JJ Tabane rants his way onto Rams’ studio
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In this episode, Rams Mabote takes JJ Tabane on his popular rants. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Of fine legs, chokers and inside edges. Rams Mabote takes us on An Idiot’s Guide to Cricket. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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In this episode Rams Mabote asks if the Bok euphoria makes South Africa delusional. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Mmusi Maimane makes clear who is Boss-a of the house
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In this episode catch a wide-ranging chat between Rams Mabote and Mmusi Maimane SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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In this episode Rams Mabote takes us on An Idiot’s Guide Of Rugby. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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In fairness, “Dr” Lani is not alone in the circus of doctors
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In this episode Rams Mabote compares “Dr” Matthew Lani to many fake doctors in our midst. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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In this episode Rams Mabote hosts Redi Tlhabi for a no-holds barred chat. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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For Metro FM, there is no such thing as a stupid question
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In this episode Rams Mabote explains Metro FM’s Twitter poll. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Dear Advocate Dali Mpofu, please defend me
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In this episode Rams Mabote writes an open letter to Advocate Dali Mpofu. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Is Busisiwe Mkhwebane the Jesus Christ of our times?
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In this episode Rams Mabote explores how lack of modesty killed Busisiwe Mkhwebane. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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In this episode Rams Mabote finds out that apartheid is not really dead. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Luis Rubiales delivers a kiss of death to his job
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In this episode Rams Mabote explains why Spanish football boss should kiss his job goodbye. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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In this episode Rams Mabote explains the good, the bad and the funny of BRICS. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Is the moonshot pact a mission impossible even before launch?
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In this episode Rams Mabote takes a look at the convention to sign the moonshot pact of opposition parties. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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South African potholes are not for the fainthearted
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In this episode Rams Mabote gives a 10-Step guide of how to survive potholes in South Africa. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Zandile Khumalo puts up a hilarious fight against defence lawyers
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In this episode Rams Mabote looks at the testimony of Zandile Khumalo at the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Radical Economic Transformation on show at a Midrand restaurant
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In this episode Rams Mabote analyses a R275 000 bill accumulated in less than five hours. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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uShaka ILembe: A story of well-toned and sexy people of the 1700s
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In this episode Rams Mabote joins the bandwagon on millions who are crazy about uShaka ILembe. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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Mashatile releases an “unfortunate” statement about police violence
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In this episode Rams Mabote questions Paul Mashatile’s choice of words after the VIP police drama. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE TwitterBy Rams Mabote
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