Best Bigwig Podcasts (2024)

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ANC bigwigs face the music over state capture 48:19

3d ago48:19

48:19

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has launched a disciplinary process against three senior party leaders implicated in the Zondo state capture report: Malusi Gigaba, David Mahlobo and Cedric Frolick.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Zuko Godlimpi says his generation can revive dying ANC 1:10:06

1h ago1:10:06

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At the age of just 32 and with a possibly illustrious political career ahead of him, acting ANC national spokesperson Zuko Godlimpi admits that the prospect of inheriting a dying party keeps him up at night.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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How we saved Eskom from collapse: utility chair Mteto Nyati 58:48

1h ago58:48

58:48

A few months ago Eskom was the black sheep of public opinion, but last month we reported that the utility recorded its highest energy generation levels in six years. It’s not out of the woods yet — chairperson Mteto Nyati says they will execute remaining aspects of Eskom’s recovery plan. Nyati shares the formula they used to rescue Eskom from the b…

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OTF 427 / Rockport Deckchats 1 & 2 28:12

10d ago28:12

28:12

You can reach us at artbirdgallery@gmail.comBy Ranger John

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'This ship [ANC] is sinking': Panyaza Lesufi 40:01

6d ago40:01

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Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi outlines promising economic plans that will “break the backbone of unemployment” like expanding the Gautrain for residents and plans the government of provincial unity has to make Gauteng a world-class province. Lesufi warns that the ANC is a “sinking ship” and speaks on the government of national unity. He exclusivel…

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GNU, DA, race, life and family: Interview with Helen Zille 1:02:27

1M ago1:02:27

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After the formation of the government of national unity, the DA has emerged as an important player in the alliance. The party's federal chairperson Helen Zille opens up on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly podcast about the considerations of the architecture of the GNU and her relationship with some of the ANC's top executives. She also speaks about…

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OTDF 426 / Dry Socket To Me 2 33:05

1M ago33:05

33:05

You can reach us at artbirdgallery@gmail.comBy Ranger John

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In conversation with Zingiswa Losi 1:02:25

21d ago1:02:25

1:02:25

In this episode TimesLIVE digital politics editor Lizeka Tandwa talks to COSATU president Zingiswa Losi about the formation and the SACP stance on the government of national unity, the ANC’s path of renewal, and the party’s drop in the election results.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Helen Zille will collapse government of national unity, Mantashe tells Sunday Times 30:34

25d ago30:34

30:34

ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe tells Sunday Times politics editor Sibongakonke Shoba that DA federal chair Helen Zille will collapse the government of unity. “We are not going to have a parallel government run by Helen Zille. There’s one president here and that president is President Cyril Ramaphosa. Production by: Bulelani Nonyukela.…

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OTDF 425 / Timmmmmmberrrrrrr! 32:45

3M ago32:45

32:45

You can reach us at artbirdgallery@gmail.comBy Ranger John

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ANC opts for GNU – governing models and coalition partner options it had – and implications 1:13:56

3M ago1:13:56

1:13:56

Political analyst Dr Sithembile Mbete and Lizeka Tandwa from the Sunday Times politics team define and scrutinise the ANC’s options for governing models, such as government of national unity [which the party announced as its choice on Thursday evening], a grand coalition and a minority government. They also look at the party's conflicting ideologie…

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Maimane says SA is responsible for influx of Zimbabweans 1:00:12

4M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

South Africa allowed Zimbabwe to be run into the ground, says Mmusi Maimane on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly, blaming the government for the influx of Zimbabweans into SA. “If it wasn’t for the ANC’s policy on the government of national unity when [late former president of Zimbabwe Robert] Mugabe had lost elections we wouldn’t have this influx o…

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DA should have burnt the ANC flag instead, says Herman Mashaba 1:02:08

4M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

The DA should have burnt the ANC flag instead of the national flag, says ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba says in a wide-ranging interview on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly podcast. The party stirred controversy earlier this week when it launched its election campaign advertisement showing the national flag in flames. The DA has defended the advert…

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Why independent candidate Anele Mda is fearlessly taking on the 'big guns' 52:31

4M ago52:31

52:31

Anele Mda, an independent candidate vying for a seat in parliament, says political parties will be chasing after independents but she won’t work with any party. She is our guest on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly podcast with Sunday Times deputy editor Mike Siluma. We kick-start the conversation by asking her why it was important to publicly rebuk…

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OTDF 424 / Unintentional Littering 38:06

4M ago38:06

38:06

You can reach us at artbirdgallery@gmail.comBy Ranger John

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Zuma is out for revenge and has nothing to lose 37:38

5M ago37:38

37:38

One of the big election stories has been the Jacob Zuma factor and his uMkhonto weSizwe Party. According to polls and by-election results, the party has outshone parties such as the EFF and the IFP. In this episode of the Sunday Times Politics Weekly we explain and hopefully demystify the Zuma/MKP phenomenon in our politics, and how it might impact…

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Understanding Elections with Ebrahim Fakir 34:58

6M ago34:58

34:58

Mike Siluma sits down with Election expert Ebrahim Fakir to discuss the upcoming South African elections and what you need to know from how they work, to how they are calculated and what you need to do!By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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OTDF 423 / Programmed Daffodils 50:39

6M ago50:39

50:39

You can reach us at artbirdgallery@gmail.comBy Ranger John

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Backing Zuma my worst mistake: Zwelinzima Vavi 1:41:51

6M ago1:41:51

1:41:51

Veteran trade union leader Zwelinzima Vavi has had his setbacks, but the “tragic mistake” he is still kicking himself for was to support Jacob Zuma in becoming president of the ANC and the republic. The only mistake, and the biggest mistake, is that I was convinced by some members of both Cosatu and the SACP that the then deputy president of the AN…

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OTDF 422 / London! 55:24

7M ago55:24

55:24

You can reach us at artbirdgallery@gmail.comBy Ranger John

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OTDF 421 / Traveling the Eulerian Path 31:35

9M ago31:35

31:35

You can reach us at artbirdgallery@gmail.comBy Ranger John

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OTDF 420 / Bigwig Syphilitics 34:31

9M ago34:31

34:31

You can reach us at artbirdgallery@gmail.comBy Ranger John

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OTDF 419 / All the Wilmingtons 33:21

10M ago33:21

33:21

You can reach us at artbirdgallery@gmail.comBy Ranger John

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Israel-Hamas war: the case for cutting ties with Israel 37:17

10M ago37:17

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South Africa’s position in the Israel-Hamas war has further strained relations between Pretoria and the Israeli government, culminating this week in the withdrawal of our country’s diplomats from Israel. In this episode of the Sunday Times Politics Weekly we explore the issues at the heart of the disagreement between the countries, and why South Af…

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OTDF 418 / Patagonian Toothfish 35:38

10M ago35:38

35:38

You can reach us at artbirdgallery@gmail.comBy Ranger John

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Episode 4 - Court of the Grandchildren 24:40

11M ago24:40

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Lily panics when David doesn’t show up to court, forcing her to face up to her own dark secret.By courtofthegrandchildren

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Episode 3 - Court of the Grandchildren 30:53

11M ago30:53

30:53

David’s stamina in court starts to wane, and unpleasant secrets from his past can no longer be suppressed.By courtofthegrandchildren

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Episode 2 - Court of the Grandchildren 14:19

11M ago14:19

14:19

David appears at the Climate Court, but Lily soon finds out that the court will be an ordeal for her too.By courtofthegrandchildren

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Episode 1 - Court of the Grandchildren 24:18

11M ago24:18

24:18

Three years after the Great Ice Sheet Collapse, a former bigwig makes a shocking last request of his long-lost niece. The Magnetic Theatre’s production of Court of the Grandchildren was written by Michael Muntisov and directed by Jason Williams, based on the novel by Michael Muntisov and Greg Finlayson. Music: Depth of Focus by Shane Ivers at silve…

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Did Zondo’s state capture recommendations fall on deaf ears? 37:52

11M ago37:52

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This week police arrested Dudu Myeni, the former chairperson of SAA and an associate of ex-president Jacob Zuma on fraud and corruption charges – charges arising from benefits she allegedly received from Bosasa, the defunct company implicated in state capture. In this episode of the Sunday Times Politics Weekly, we look at the state’s underwhelming…

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OTDF 417 / That's How They Getcha 30:53

12M ago30:53

30:53

You can reach me at: artbirdgallery@gmail.comBy Ranger John

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Mangosuthu Buthelezi - The man who tried to ride two horses 46:12

12M ago46:12

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This week on Sunday Times Politics Weekly we delve into the controversial legacy of IFP founder and prime minister to the Zulu nation Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who died at the weekend at the age of 95. Buthelezi's legacy has been the centre of debate in recent days after his passing, with some labelling him a “warmonger”, a catalyst for violence and a …

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OTDF 416 / Say It Don't Spray It 34:34

1y ago34:34

34:34

You can reach me at: artbirdgallery@gmail.comBy Ranger John

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'SA is not ready for a white president' - FF Plus leader Pieter Groenewald 37:52

1y ago37:52

37:52

In this episode of the Sunday Times Politics weekly, Sunday Times Politics Editor Sibongakonke Shoba sat down with Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Groenewald, one of the parties for the proposed ‘moonshot’ pact alliance. Asked if he thought the country was ready for a white president, Groenewald said: ‘No. We’re too close to apartheid still’. Groe…

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OTDF 415 / Dry Socket To Me 41:09

1y ago41:09

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Dry Socket To Me Dark Forest 415 You can reach me at: artbirdgallery@gmail.com Here is the RSS feed: The Dark Forest RSS feedBy artbirdgallery@gmail.com (Ranger John)

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Why Zimbabwe needs a negotiated settlement, not another rigged election 35:52

1y ago35:52

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This week on the Sunday Times politics Weekly we shine the spotlight on the prospects of the Zimbabwe elections. Our panellists on the podcast are prominent Zimbabwean scholar professor Ibbo Mandaza and Ngqabutho Nicholas Mabhena representing Zimbabwe Community in South Africa organisation. The two assess what the elections mean and the role of the…

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ANCYL president Collen Malatji chats about his political rise, diagnoses governing party 49:04

1y ago49:04

49:04

Recently elected ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji joins 'Sunday Times Politics Weekly' to assess South Africa's politics and the role of young people and what he stands for. He was elected unopposed earlier this month after an eight-year leadership void in the ANCYL. Episode hosted by Sunday Times political reporter Sisanda Mbolekwa and pr…

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