In the finale episode of Season 6, Dr Brigalia Bam joins Tshidi Madia in studio to reflect on three decades of South Africa’s democracy — from managing the country’s first democratic elections to the unfinished work of dismantling apartheid. She shares candid thoughts on voter apathy, youth disengagement, gender-based violence, and the trauma that lingers from the past. Dr Bam also calls for a rethinking of policies and leadership skills. She highlights the challenges of policy-making in a post-apartheid society, questions whether the current government has the skills to drive meaningful change, and unpacks the lasting impact of trauma and inequality. Lastly, she speaks about the upcoming national dialogue and highlights the importance and the purpose of the dialogue in the long term. Politricking with Tshidi Madia is a podcast that focuses on political news making headlines. Tshidi interviews local politicians and politically invested individuals, from sports personnel to well-known local figures, to round off the political news and explore how it affects your life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, EFF Leader, Julius Malema joins Tshidi Madia in studio in a wide-ranging conversation. He begins the conversation by reflecting on the 12 years of the party’s journey — from growth and internal challenges to coalition politics and the road to the 2026 local elections. He opens up about leadership changes in provinces like KwaZulu-Natal, tensions in current coalition arrangements, and the lessons of being in government. Malema also addresses his past interactions with former President Zuma, his former allies and his views on other political leaders, and responds to criticisms — all while affirming the EFF’s vision for power and transformation in South Africa Politricking with Tshidi Madia is a podcast that focuses on political news making headlines. Tshidi interviews local politicians and politically invested individuals, from sports personnel to well-known local figures, to round off the political news and explore how it affects your life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, DA Federal Chairperson Helen Zille joins Tshidi Madia in our Cape Town studios as she opens up about the state of the Government of National Unity as she reflects on the DA’s relationship with the ANC and the political stakes of remaining in the GNU. She shares her reaction to the firing of Minister Nkabane and weighs in on the unresolved issues with Health Minister Simelane while addressing the party’s growing public frustration with ANC-led policy decisions, including the NHI and Expropriation Act. She reflects on John Steenhuisen’s leadership and the DA’s performance in national and local government. She speaks about the party’s ambition to become a majority party. She also delves into succession politics and why Paul Mashatile remains a “no-go” for the DA. She addresses the controversy around Andrew Whitfield’s dismissal, and the DA’s strategic positioning on foreign policy—from Washington to Zuma in Morocco. She wraps up the conversation by reflecting on racial identity politics, Liam Jacobs’ departure, and the DA’s evolving relationship with voters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, South Africa’s Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka joins Tshidi Madia in studio and begins the conversation by responding to allegations made KZN Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Advocate Gcaleka discusses the state of governance in the country, highlighting administrative inefficiencies, non-compliance, a trust deficit in public service, and the urgent need for ethical political leadership. She reflects on the high vacancy rate in government, challenges in implementing recommendations, and the importance of building capacity within the Public Protector’s office. Gcaleka also addresses coalition politics, whistleblower protection, and the office’s role in tackling gender-based violence, calling for a national reset rooted in accountability and good governance. Politricking with Tshidi Madia is a podcast that focuses on political news making headlines. Tshidi interviews local politicians and politically invested individuals, from sports personnel to well-known local figures, to round off the political news and explore how it affects your life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, City of Johannesburg Mayor , Dada Morero joins Tshidi Madia in studio for a sit down interview. He begins the conversation by reflecting on the motion of no confidence against him and goes on to speak about the relationship they have with ActionSA as the ANC in Johannesburg after their decision to vote for the motion. He explains the issue of the surge charge and why the City has gone ahead with it. He speaks about the role of the bomb squad and why he chose the name. He shares his plans to fix the city and how the G20 will influence the improvement of the city. He shares his views on Helen Zille wanting to run for Mayor and what is needed to address the collapse of the city. He closes out off the conversation by sharing what is next for him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Gauteng Finance MEC and Member of ANC Gauteng Provincial Task Team, Lebogang Maile joins Tshidi in studio. He begins the conversation by sharing his stance on Helen Zille wanting to run for Mayor in the City of Johannesburg. He shares some of the issues that are facing the City of Johannesburg and what residents want.He goes on to speak about coalitions and the impact they have on service delivery in the City. He speaks about the finances of the City and province. He defends their decision to not form a coalition government with the DA in Gauteng. He closes off the conversation by speaking about the future of the ANC and what is next for him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Deputy Minister of Finance and DA Campaign Manager, Ashor Sarupen joins Tshidi Madia in studio for a candid interview on some of issues relating to South Africa and the Democratic Alliance. He begins the conversation by explaining what is currently wrong with BEE and responds to the BEE report by Solidarity. He speaks about the impact of load shedding on the economy. He reflects on the budget process and why the GNU partners couldn’t find each other on the budget. He responds to the calls that the current finance minister t be removed and he also talks about the relationship he has with the Finance Minister. The conversation moves to the GNU and how electoral act designed for coalitions. He closes off the interview by speaking about Helen Zille and the performance of the DA in metros.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, with the Umkhonto WeSizwe yet to still elect a new Secretary General. Tshidi Madia took the time to speak to two members of MK Party with opposing views on the leadership style of Floyd Shivambu as Secretary General, following his removal from the position.Both Mary and Patrick begin by sharing their thoughts on the removal of Floyd and what they think could have gone wrong. They reflect on his leadership style and if his relationship with Duduzile Zuma had an impact on his removal. They both speak about the future of MK Party amid the chaos and close off the conversation by speaking about the issue of the succession battleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, just a day after the demotion of Floyd Shivambu, Dali Mpofu joins Tshidi Madia in studio for a sit down. He begins the conversation by reflecting on his seven months with the MK Party. He shares what lead to his departure from the EFF. He speaks about the stability of the MK Party and the consistent reshuffle of leadership and goes on to share the bigger goal for the party in the lead up to the 2026 local government elections. He shares his thoughts on the GNU and their working relationship with some of the political parties. He closes off the conversation by speaking about his case with the Legal Practice Council and what the future holds for him both professionally and politically.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, as the city gears up for its budget,City of Johannesburg MMC of Transport, Kenny Kunene joins Tshidi Madia in studio to chat about his role as MMC. He starts off the conversation by reflecting on how working in government has been for him. He speaks about the state of roads and traffic lights in the city and what his plan of action is. He goes to speak about Rea Vaya and where it went wrong in his opinion. He shares his thoughts on the current Mayor of Johannesburg and he would do differently if he was Mayor. He speaks about being in the EFF and shares what lead to his departure. He speaks about his party’s stance on immigration and illegal immigrants in South Africa. He defends the slogan ‘Abahambe’ and closes off the conversation by sharing his thoughts about the recent US trip by the President and his delegation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, ANC Chief Whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli joins Tshidi Madia as the country gears up for Budget 3.0. He begins the conversation by reflecting on the 8 months of GNU in parliament and goes on to speak about the lessons learnt during this period. He speaks about the budget and the role played by all members of parliament to make sure the budget is passed this time around. He shares his thoughts on the working relationship with the DA and how they working to improve it from parliament level. He shares his thoughts about the SITA appointmentsand closes off the conversation by speaking about the renewal of the ANC ahead of the 2027 conferenceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Ekurhuleni Mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza joins Tshidi Madia in studio. Just a year into his role, he speaks about how the role has been for him. He goes to reflect on the motions of no confidence against him and how he has survived them. He explains why he had to remove EFF Councillor , Nkululeko Dunga as MMC Finance and how that has impacted the working relationship with the EFF. He speaks about the working relationship of parties at local government despite the GNU. He goes to reflect how that affects service delivery. He shares how on how his executive is addressing corruption and turning the tide in Ekurhuleni.He closes off the conversation by speaking about the ANC Regional Conference and if it will final happen this yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, EFF National Spokesperson and Member of Parliament, Sinawo Tambo joins Tshidi Madia in studio. Dubbed as the VAT police by Sihle Lonzi after what many have called a Sinawo and EFF victory following the VAT hike being overturned. Sinawo begins the conversation by reflecting on this decision and where the future of the budget stands. He explains why the EFF are calling the for the Finance Minister to resign. He goes on to talk about the EFF’s recovery plan post elections and what they believe went wrong. He shares why they refuse to work with DA and misconceptions that have been created about the EFF by the DA. He closes off the conversation by speaking about the future of the EFF and the lessons learnt 11 years into politicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, just days after the VAT increase has been scrapped, IFP National Spokesperson, Mkhuleko Hlengwa joins Tshidi Madia in studio.He defends their decision to vote in favour of the fiscal framework. He shares why the IFP is calling for a GNU budget committee. He speak about the role and work of the clearing house. He speaks about serving in government and how opposition parties not in the GNU have acted. He shares his thoughts on the MK Party, what went wrong in the negotiations in KZN with them and speaks about the GPU. He closes off the conversation by reflecting on working in government and what he hopes to see change in government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, ACDP Leader, Reverend Kenneth Meshoe, a man who has been on South African ballot since 1994 joins Tshidi Madia in studio to reflect on working in parliament for the past 30 years and how different it is under the GNU. He shares why his party didn’t join the GNU. He speaks about the ACDP party members visiting Israel. He reflects on the party’s policies and how they fit into today’s society. He reacts to the Omotoso judgment and what it means for them as a faith based organisation. He closes off the conversation by sharing his thoughts on the current president.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, as they edge closer to their two year anniversary , Rise Mzansi National Chairperson, Vuyiswa Ramakgopa joined Tshidi Madia to share the party’s position on the current political climate. She begins the conversation by speaking about the GNU. She emphasises the need for the GNU to come up with a governance framework. She reflects on the current relationship between the GNU partners and the behaviour of ANC and the DA. She speaks about the future of Rise Mzansi and smaller parties in general as there is a shift in voting and politics. She reacts to the US tariffs and its impact on farming. She ends of the conversation by speaking about the women in politics and the important role they playSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, as the country sits in limbo on the future of budget of country and the GNU, COSATU President , Zingiswa Losi joined Tshidi Madia to share the federation’s position on the current political climate. She begins the conversation by speaking about the budget vote and the GNU. She emphasises the need for The President to exercise his executive authority in cabinet. She reflects on the current relationship between the alliance and the ANC and the future of the alliance. She speaks about the misalignment of the budget and State of Nation of Address. She reacts to the US tariffs and Trump’s diplomatic behaviour. She ends of the conversation by speaking about the suggestions they have for addressing unemployment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, UDM Leader and Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Bantu Holomisa joins Tshidi Madia for a sit down in studio. A man considered to be an elder in politics and having experienced both the GNUs that have existed in South Africa. He opens the conversation by sharing his thoughts on the current government national unity and compares it to the previous one in 1994. When asked about the survival of this current GNU, he expresses confidence about its survival and says even if the DA were to leave the coalition, it would still survive. He goes on to sure he thoughts on the pressing issue of the budget vote and what the stance of his party has been on the proposed VAT hike. He speaks about the voice of the smaller parties like the UDM in the GNU. The conversation moves onto the SADC mission in the DRC and what went wrong.He also shares his thoughts on how the leadership involved in mission have handled the matter. He closes off the conversation by speaking about his future in the UDM and what he hopes the party can grow in the near future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Dean Macpherson joins Tshidi Madia for a candid discussion. He opens the discussion by reflecting on the lessons learnt from being part of the GNU as the DA and says that the party hopes they can better approach any future coalition agreements. With only just two weeks since the budget was presented before parliament after the initial budget speech was cancelled, Dean speaks about the progress that has made within the GNU parties to find common ground. He shares why the DA went to the United States and goes to share their stance on the country’s foreign policy. He shares his thoughts on his new role as Minister of Public Works and tensions that exist between him and his deputy. He goes on to the share some of the work that he is managed to do since his appointment and the effort he is putting in with his team to bring change to the department so it can live up to its full potential. He closes the conversation by explaining how he will be implementing the expropriation act and speaks about challenges of managing government work and political works.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week’s episode of Politricking, Tshidi Madia speaks with ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula about budget and foreign policy clashes with their GNU partner, the DA. Mbalula also discusses the state of ANC branches and the succession debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.