Polity Podcast

Polity.org.za posts daily news reports covering the major issues of the day on our website, as well as weekly video interviews with some of South Africa's most respected thinkers in the political and economic environment.

Daily Podcast – September 25, 2025

Making headlines: Ramaphosa appeals for Agoa’s renewal, encourages US to collaborate with S Africa; Ramaphosa urges reformed global tax rules to curb illicit financial flows; And, EFF calls for the removal of all apartheid statues, symbols in public spaces

09-25
04:51

Daily Podcast – September 23, 2025

Making headlines: DA satisfied with uMngeni municipality’s positive strides; Ramaphosa urges all States to comply with collective obligations under international law; And, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announce from International Criminal Court

09-23
03:52

Daily Podcast – September 22, 2025

Rhodes University elects Mbuyiseli Madlanga as chancellor Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga will, from October 10, be Rhodes University’s new chancellor, succeeding Justice Lex Mpati, who is retiring as the chancellor after 13 years of distinguished service. Madlanga was elected unani

09-22
03:09

Daily Podcast – September 19, 2025

For Creamer Media in Johannesburg, I’m Halima Frost. Making headlines: DA criticises Joburg mayor of incompetency in handling JHB water crisis; Parly committee calls for public input regarding the Saps allegations it is investigating; And, Cholera outbreak kills 58 in north-ea

09-19
03:19

Daily Podcast – September 18, 2025

Making headlines: Solidarity Movement off to the US again; More by-election wins for the ANC in Limpopo, KZN; And, Joburg mayor to appear before Parly committee over water issues

09-18
03:28

Daily Podcast – September 17, 2025

Making headlines: Mixed reactions to start of Madlanga Commission; Trump’s trade envoy to meet with Parks Tau; And, Uganda to cut public spending, domestic borrowing

09-17
04:59

Daily Podcast – September 16, 2025

Making headlines: ActionSA to file complaint against Treasury with Public Protector Solidarity disputes retrenchments with govt And, Shell’s fight with South African activists moves into last round

09-16
03:50

Daily Podcast – September 15, 2025

Making headlines: MKP calls for suspension of Madlanga Commission pending court hearing; Eskom says EAF exceeding 70% target so far in September; And, Treasury holds first round of workshops on fiscal anchors, broad public engagement to follow

09-15
03:44

Daily Podcast – September 12, 2025

Making headlines: ActionSA wants IEC investigation into ANC over allegations of unlawful election tactics Minister George thwarts permits for R6m rhino hunts And, Trump administration plans push at UN to restrict global asylum rights

09-12
04:50

Daily Podcast – September 11, 2025

Making headlines: ANC celebrates by-election victories; Lillian Ngoyi street to reopen to traffic; And, DA refers Nersa to Public Protector

09-11
03:30

Daily Podcast – September 10, 2025

Making headlines: ActionSA submits Bill to overhaul Cabinet to Ramaphosa; DA urges Cachalia to arrest Crime intelligence CFO after meeting with Police Commissioner; And, Congo's Ebola-hit towns under confinement as cases tick up

09-10
03:47

Daily Podcast – September 09, 2025

Making headlines: South Africa's GDP grew 0.8% in the second quarter; US enlists 'Amerikaners' group in refugee scheme for white South Africans; And, ICC starts hearing on charges against Uganda's fugitive warlord

09-09
04:30

Daily Podcast – September 08, 2025

Making headlines: Solidarity launches defamation case against Ntshavheni; ArcelorMittal South Africa must be nationalised, Saftu says; And, Xi and Putin to take part in Brics Trade Summit without Modi

09-08
03:58

Daily Podcast – September 05, 2025

Making headlines: ANC to reject Stan Mathabatha’s decision to step aside; Tau targets automotive cooperation with Algeria at Intra-African Trade Fair; And, Defence Dept postpones naval exercise with Russia, China amid clash with G20 activities

09-05
04:00

Daily Podcast - September 04, 2025

Making headlines: Finance Minister tips Sars Deputy as new head; DA says Nersa to appear before Parly electricity committee over tariff error; And, ActionSA demands Joburg mayor suspend MMC

09-04
04:26

Daily Podcast – September 03, 2025

Making headlines: Cope slams Mathabatha’s resignation as ANC Limpopo chair; Mbalula to hold talks; AfriForum, Saai up intensity in quest for international sanctions against EFF's Malema; And, Ghana's inflation slows for eighth straight month in August

09-03
04:10

Daily Podcast – September 02, 2025

Making headlines: Social Development’s Lumka Oliphant suspended pending misconduct investigations ActionSA pushes Bill promoting use of public health system by MPs And, Kenya’s IMF programme talks likely to drag beyond 2027 elections

09-02
04:10

Daily Podcast – September 01, 2025

Making headlines: DA requests Defence Force security plan after most recent army base robbery; DA demands accountability from Nersa over tariff error; And, Sudan shuts down Heglig oil facilities after drone attacks

09-01
04:24

Daily Podcast – August 29, 2025

Making headlines: DA gets biggest quarterly donation AfriForum probes legality of Nersa settlement with Eskom And, Eskom supplier receives 12-year prison sentence

08-29
03:09

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