On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, after a month in office as the new the mayor of the capital city of South Africa, Dr Nasiphi Moya joins Tshidi Madia for a candid sit down. She begins the conversation by reflecting on how the new job has been and how different it is from the deputy mayor position. She speaks about her rise politics and shares the relationship dynamics of ActionSA and the Democratic Alliance(DA) and what went wrong with their coalition. She reveals how...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, two years after his book was released, the first director of public of public prosecutions at National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) joins Tshidi Madia in studio to share why his book is still relevant today and shares how he started the NPA. He shares how he sees the NPA as his child and why it needs to be independent so it is better equipped to address certain matters. He speaks about the GNU then and what it’s is now. He emphasises...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, prominent businessman and corporate chairman, Dr Reuel Khoza joins Tshidi Madia in studio to unpack his latest offering with the late Professor Muxe Nkondo on The South AfricanHandbook of Agency, Freedom and Justice:Citizens in Conversation. He starts off the conversation by responding to food poisoning that is ongoing and how leadership has responded to these incidents. He reflects on his relationship with Professor Muxe Nkondo while...

Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Season 5, Episode 10: Nomvula Mokonyane, First Deputy Secretary of the ANC  On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia,the first deputy secretary of the ANC , Nomvula Mokonyane, joins Tshidi Madia in studio as the country marked its 100 days of GNU. She begins by reflecting on the last two years of governance by the ANC and goes on to speak about how this might have impacted the elections. She speaks about how the ANC is reflecting and trying to...

On this week’s episode of Politicking with Tshidi Madia, Tshidi speaks to the current deputy minister of communications and digital technologies on working with Tito Mboweni when he was Labour Minister and later on as the Finance Minister. He shares his thoughts about the GNU and what he makes about the comments by SACP, Solly Mapaila. The conversations moves to the ANC Ekurhuleni and the changes they plan to make to government. He wraps up the conversation by reflecting on the aloe plants...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, former chief whip of the DA, Douglas Gibson joins Tshidi in studio to speak about the coalition in Tshwane that has created a raft between the DA and ActionSA following the decision by ActionSA to cut ties with the party in Tshwane. Douglas shares why he thinks this wasn’t a wise decision by ActionSA and blames Herman Mashaba for this. He speaks about why the DA insists that Cilliers Brink should be Mayor. He goes on share he thoughts...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia,PAC leader and Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform , Mzwanele Nyhontso joins Tshidi Madia as the GNU marks its 100 days in government and how he is finding the new job as Minister. He speaks about the challenges that come with managing land and redistributing it. He shares how the expropriation of land without compensation might be possible with the amendment of Section 25 based on the experts opinions. He speaks about the...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, ActionSA Chairperson, Michael Beaumont joins Tshidi Madia in studio for candid interview to clarify the party’s reasoning for wanting to work with the ANC and EFF in Tshwane. He also shares how the coalition relationship has been with the DA and how ActionSA believes this has impacted residents. He speaks about why the party did not join the GNU after their performance in the elections. He reacts to developments around John...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, EFF Student Command President, Sihle Lonzi , who has been at the helm of the position since 2020, shares how the student command has been able to grow in universities even though that has failed to translate into the party’s votes in the elections. He goes on the reflect on what has resulted in the dismal performance of the EFF in these elections and blames it on the lack of accountability and dishonesty from some members who are...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Dr Geraldine Fraser Moleketi joins Tshidi in studio. Many will remember her for role as Minister of Public Service and Administration during Thabo Mbeki’s tenure. She starts off the conversation by reflecting on her introduction to politics and activism and reflects on her time as Minister before resigning in 2008. She  currently serves as the Thabo Mbeki Foundation’s chairperson and she explains why the foundation has been calling for...

On the third episode of Season 5 of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Dr Naledi Pandor, who after of 30 years in government has decided to hang her boots, joins Tshidi to speak about how government should be functioning in this administration while voicing her thoughts on the GNU. She shares where it went wrong for the ANC and what it would take for the ANC to get back in the people’s good books. She reflects on former President Jacob Zuma and state capture. Lastly she talks about the threats...

On the second episode of Season 5 of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Gauteng Premier and Gauteng ANC Chairperson joins Tshidi Madia as he reflects on the new government of national unity and the ANC performance in the elections. He speaks about the impact of the loss on the members. He reflects on the difficult decision he had to take on canceling the Etolls contract and the cost of it to the province. He also shares his frustration on the issue of crime in the province and his plans to...

Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Season 5, Episode 1: Former National Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega  Tshidi Madia opens this new season of Politricking with Tshidi Madia with a candid sit-down with the first female police commissioner, Riah Phiyega, who was appointed in 2012 by former President, Jacob Zuma. She shares how she took the job even though  her background is in business. She opens up about how just 64 days into the job things took a turn as she was faced with the Marikana...

As the sun sets on the sixth administration and a new era for a new government looms, Tshidi Madia sat down with outgoing Public Enterprise Minister, Pravin Gordhan for a candid interview on his life as a political activist and member of government. He reflects on the lessons that can be learned from the 1994 Interim Constitution and the formation of CODESA during this transition. He speaks about the ‘State Capture’ years and the work they have put in to recapture and reform the state. He...

Tshidi Madia went to Nkandla and sat down with former president, Jacob Zuma, who shared why he resigned as president and how he was unhappy with how the current president’s, Cyril Ramaphosa, leadership in the ANC. He explains why he formulated the Umkhonto WeSizwe and argues that it is not a right wing party. He shares his position on coalitions and where he stands with going into a coalition with the ANC. In closing , he revisits the State Capture commission and what lead to his arrest… See...

South Africans came out in scores to exercise their democratic right to vote. Tshidi Madia lined up experts to discuss the day’s events of the elections and the predictions on the outcomes of the results. She is joined by Mail and Guardian journalist, Lizeka Tandwa alongside Political Analyst, Lukhona Mnguni and GroundWork Collective Founder, Mbali Ntuli See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode, Tshidi Madia speaks to SARA’s leader, Colleen Makhubele, who shares the difficulties that the party has experienced in the lead up to elections. She shares what it is like to campaign as a small party. She breaks down the party’s manifesto and explains why the party is advocating for single men. She shares her views on why NHI won’t work in South Africa. She responds to claims that COPE leader will step down and why she never go back to COPE. She closes it off on...

Season 4, Episode 11: The Official Opposition, Democratic Alliance Chief Whip, Siviwe Gwarube  On this week’s episode, Tshidi Madia speaks to DA Chief Whip, Siviwe Gwarube as she talks about the sixth parliament of South Africa and the lack of implementation of the Zondo recommendations. She also reflects on the importance of parliamentarians recognising their duty to South Africans as parliaments belongs to the people. She speaks about the DA growing in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal while...

IFP Founder’s first successor, Velenkosini Hlabisa joins Tshidi Madia on this week’s episode as he talks about campaigning for the first time without their founder and Prince Buthelezi’s legacy.He shares the party’s 13 point manifesto and also speaks about the IFP’s role in achieving democracy. He reflects on the party’s conflicted past and their growth in KwaZulu Natal and denounces that the IFP is a Zulu party because they campaigning throughout the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

As the country celebrates 30 years of democracy, Tshidi Madia had the opportunity to speak to 3 journalists who’ve watched over South Africa’s evolution in the last three decades: from the historic presidential debate and advent of democracy, to now, where the ANC might go under and give rise to a possible national coalition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politricking Season 4, Episode 8:16 submissions were received by the IEC from independent candidates to campaign in the 2024 elections but only a few made it to the provisional lists. 5 national candidates and 6 provincial seats were approved by the independent electorate, a first for South Africa. So what do some of our candidates have in store for us? On this week’s episode, Tshidi spoke to three independent candidates, Anele Mda, Tshepo Mogano and Sesing Ramatswabodi, who say they have...

Politricking Season 4, Episode 7: The African National Congress’s Head of Elections, Mdumiseni Ntuli joins Tshidi Madia on this week’s episode. He reflects on the 30 years as the governing party and where it could’ve gone wrong as they have seen a dip in numbers over the years. He delves deeper into the decay that has seen itself become the culture of the ANc and how they working to fix it. He also shares the party’s stance on coalitions and how they hope to convince South Africans that they...

Politricking Season 4, Episode 6: Good Party Founder and Leader, Patricia De Lille joins Tshidi Madia on this week’s episode. Someone who is a veteran in her own right, she shares her party’s offering and why she choose to run as it’s Western Cape Premier candidate even though she is the party’s leader. She reflects on the delays in the arms deal case, her life in the DA and being one of the first females who founded a political party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politricking Season 4, Episode 5: FF Plus leader , Dr Pieter Groeneweld joins Tshidi Madia on this week’s episode to share the party’s manifesto as the party celebrates 30 years since its founding, he speaks on why identity politics is important in the context South Africa. He reveals that contrary to popular belief, FF Plus is for all races and that it is shown in their call for BEE and Affirmative Action to be done away with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.