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Politically Aweh

Politically Aweh

19 episodes

3 days ago

In this raw conversation, social media Law Expert Emma Sadleir reveals the terrifying reality behind anonymous WhatsApp channels, deepfakes, and sextortion targeting South African youth. Emma recently won TWO court orders against Meta in one week, forcing them to hand over the identities of perpetrators hiding behind anonymous accounts. She breaks down the gendered nature of online harm, explains why SA police are "wholly ill-equipped" to handle these cases, and shares which app she'd delete...

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In this raw conversation, social media Law Expert Emma Sadleir reveals the terrifying reality behind anonymous WhatsApp channels, deepfakes, and sextortion targeting South African youth. Emma recently won TWO court orders against Meta in one week, forcing them to hand over the identities of perpetrators hiding behind anonymous accounts. She breaks down the gendered nature of online harm, explains why SA police are "wholly ill-equipped" to handle these cases, and shares which app she'd delete...

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Episodes (19/19)

Politically Aweh

This Is The Darkest Online Crisis South Africa Has Ever Faced | Politically Aweh Podcast

In this raw conversation, social media Law Expert Emma Sadleir reveals the terrifying reality behind anonymous WhatsApp channels, deepfakes, and sextortion targeting South African youth. Emma recently won TWO court orders against Meta in one week, forcing them to hand over the identities of perpetrators hiding behind anonymous accounts. She breaks down the gendered nature of online harm, explains why SA police are "wholly ill-equipped" to handle these cases, and shares which app she'd delete...

3 days ago

34 minutes

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Wait... Did He Just Praise The EFF? | Politically Aweh Podcast

Songezo Zibi joined us back in August at The Gathering 2025 right when Rise Mzansi, GOOD and BOSA were flirting with the idea of a political merger. We talked about Parliament’s chaotic economy, Scopa’s mission to follow the trail of taxpayer’s money, and what happens when world leaders like Trump are out here skipping G20 invites. It’s an unfiltered, funny and frightening look at the machinery that keeps South Africa working (or at least pretending to do so). This podcast is a companion seri...

2 weeks ago

15 minutes

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If Cape Town’s Mayor Can’t Afford To Live There, Who Can? | Politically Aweh Podcast

Cape Town’s Mayor Geordin Hill Lewis joins KG to talk rent crisis, tourism, and how even he can’t afford to live on the Atlantic seaboard. What happens when the Mayor of Cape Town sits down with KG? You get a brutally honest convo about who the city really works for. From 600 000 people stuck in housing limbo to the rise of digital nomads and Gauteng “semi-grants” flooding the Cape, the Mayor defends why prices are soaring and why he thinks that’s a “good sign.” They unpack the city’s c...

3 weeks ago

31 minutes

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She's BEEN Exposing SA's Underworld | Politically Aweh Podcast

Caryn Dolley accidentally became an investigative journalist and now exposes SA's organised crime syndicates while dodging death threats. KG sits down with Caryn to unpack the absolute chaos that is South Africa's organised crime landscape. It's not just happening "somewhere else" - it's in your backyard, your municipality, and probably in that dodgy tender your cousin's neighbour's brother scored. Caryn breaks down how deep the rot goes, why journalists like her wake up to threats, a...

1 month ago

30 minutes

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Does SA’s Biggest News Site Hit Harder on Black Leaders? News24 Editor Tells All | Politically Aweh Podcast

We ask Adriaan Basson if the media can survive being broke, Big Tech eating advertising money and consumers crying over paywalls. Politicians hate him, trolls love to roast him, and even his mom gets upset on his behalf. We sat down with Adriaan Basson, editor of News24, to talk about the messy reality of South African journalism. From the glory days of three-paper Sundays to the Big Tech takeover. We also get into the juicy stuff: Gupta leaks, bribe offers, why News24 headlines hit har...

1 month ago

32 minutes

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The Kiffness, Joel Pollak & Political Divides: Ferial Haffajee Claps-Back! | Politically Aweh Podcast

Ferial Haffajee - journalist, columnist and Associate Editor at Daily Maverick, talks democracy, internet trolls, Big Tech, and the future of SA. Watch what happens when KG introduces Ferial Haffajee as a Champion of Democracy… and also a Snake in the Grass? Ferial touches on everything from cyberbullying to whether SA hosting the G20 is a flex or just admin work nobody asked for. We give a deserved shoutout to the late Tshidi Madia, debate whether the Human Rights Commission should be the bo...

2 months ago

21 minutes

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We Bribed The Journalist That Was Offered R60k In A DIOR Bag 💸 | Politically Aweh Podcast

Pieter-Louis Myburgh unpacks bribes, tenders, corruption, and whether South Africa is starting to feel like a mafia state. We sat down with award-winning investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh to talk about the infamous R60k bribe waved at him, the dodgy tender offers, and whether corruption has completely swallowed SA. We also get into the Mashawana court case, the state of investigative journalism, and the big question: is there any hope left, or should we all start practising our ma...

2 months ago

15 minutes

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South Africa's Surprise Environment Minister, Dion George, Spills The Tea | Politically Aweh Podcast

Dion George, SA’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, speaks on climate change, coal vs green energy, rhino poaching, and South Africa’s energy future. KG Mokgadi sits down with the former finance guy turned environment minister who unpacks South Africa’s toughest environmental battles: moving away from coal without collapsing the economy, tackling climate change on the global stage, and why SA can’t just “drill, baby, drill.” Expect climate politics, international drama, a...

2 months ago

37 minutes

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Mmusi Maimane Talks GNU, MK Party & Youth Power in Parliament | Politically Aweh Podcast

KG Mokgadi chats to Dr. Mmusi Maimane, leader of BOSA and former Leader of the Opposition, about why smaller parties matter now more than ever. Maimane unpacks how parties like BOSA can keep the GNU on its toes, why it's important for the youth to be proactive in government, and what real accountability could look like in this chaotic new political era. The tea is hot, the PhD is fresh, and the questions are real. Don’t miss this one. This podcast is a companion series to our YouTube comedy e...

3 months ago

47 minutes

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Herman Mashaba spills the tea on DA, MK, Malema and Helen Zille

ActionSA's Herman Mashaba spills the tea on the DA, ANC and EFF. Plus, he talks GNU coalition chaos, Donald Trump, and foreigners. This podcast is a companion series to our YouTube comedy explainer videos about South African and international current affairs. Watch the show and subscribe at youtube.com/politicallyaweh. 📌Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/politicallyaweh Instagram: instagram.com/politicallyaweh Twitter/X: twitter.com/politicallyaweh TikTok: tiktok.com/@politicallyaweh 💻V...

9 months ago

27 minutes

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Tracey Davies on Sasol's Lack of Accountability | Politically Aweh Podcast #008

Just Share's Executive Director, Tracey Davies, explains how South Africa's largest private emitter of carbon pollution, Sasol, has escaped scrutiny for so long - and what we can do about it. Watch our honest remake of Sasol's corporate video starring Siv Ngesi on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/8moeAWYYcQU This podcast is a companion series to our YouTube comedy explainer videos about South African and international current affairs. Watch the show and subscribe at youtube.com/politica...

1 year ago

14 minutes

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How To Fix Our Kak Towns - with Mbali Ntuli | Politically Aweh Podcast #007

Ground Work Collective's Mbali Ntuli gives us the lowdown on how we can rebuild South Africa's crumbling towns. Watch Kakkest Dorp Van Die Jaar Awards here: https://youtu.be/AaNL955S3F4?si=_v6csp2WMjf6X745 This podcast is a companion series to our YouTube comedy explainer videos about South African and international current affairs. Watch the show and subscribe at youtube.com/politicallyaweh. 📌Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/politicallyaweh Instagram: instagram.com/politicallyaweh Tw...

1 year ago

15 minutes

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What is the cost of integrity? | Politically Aweh Podcast #006

What does it take to stand up for the truth? In this podcast, we dive into the harsh realities faced by whistleblowers in South Africa. Join Cynthia Stimpel, from The Whistle Blower house, as she discusses the critical role of whistleblowing in exposing corruption and the dangerous consequences many whistleblowers endure. From job losses to threats on their lives, those who speak out often pay the highest price. But how can we better protect these brave individuals? And what changes ar...

1 year ago

17 minutes

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Reclaiming Our Country From State Capture | Politically Aweh Podcast #005

Join us for an exclusive podcast interview featuring Karam Singh, executive director of Corruption Watch, and Sekoetlane Phamodi from the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council. In this episode, they unpack the widespread corruption plaguing South Africa—how it infiltrates both the public and private sectors, and the devastating impact it has on essential public services. With millions depending on clean governance, what are the next steps to ensure we don’t repeat another State Capture?...

1 year ago

17 minutes

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Why South Africa Needs to End Fossil Fuels | Politically Aweh Podcast #004

Politically Aweh speaks with Ferrial Adam, Nick Hedley and Crispian Olver about fossil fuels and climate change impacts in South Africa in 2024. Climate change is a critical issue that intersects with societal issues like unemployment, crime, electricity, and service delivery, yet it often remains overlooked in political agendas. Burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas are driving the vast majority of the emissions heating up our country, bringing food insecurity, extreme weather and oth...

1 year ago

52 minutes

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Elections Chats: DA's Chris Pappas | Politically Aweh Podcast #003

Tune into our latest podcast, where our host KG chats to Democratic Alliance's Chris Pappas! Chris is one of South Africa’s youngest mayors and was the DA’s deputy provincial leader in KZN before becoming uMngeni’s mayor. You don't want to miss it! Politically Aweh is a current affairs news show with a uniquely South African flavour. We're independent, bold, and funded by people who care what happens in and around our country. We're also a registered nonprofit media company , and we rely o...

1 year ago

31 minutes

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How Oil Companies Use Sports To Trick You

Why does TotalEnergies, a French oil company, love African football so much? The answer lies in sportswashing - a tactic fossil fuel companies are increasingly using to deflect from their harms to society or the environment. In 2020, French oil company Total told shareholders extracting African resources is at the "heart of its strategy." Today, it is the company with the most new planned fossil fuel extraction activities across the continent. Some of these projects, like the East African Cr...

1 year ago

30 minutes

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South Africa's Apartheid Link To The Israel Palestine Conflict

The South African connection with the Palestinian struggle for self-determination is entwined with our history of apartheid. In our first companion podcast episode to our deep dive into the South African case at the ICJ against Israel for genocide in Palestine, we chat to a variety of experts and ordinary South African citizens: Zeenat Adam is the Deputy Executive Director at the The Afro-Middle East Centre, and a recognised expert on the conflict in Palestine, having been published in acad...

1 year ago

24 minutes

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Comrades, we're back! Politically Aweh 2024 Trailer

South Africa's wittiest news show is back, just in time for the 2024 elections! Get the cheeky truth about national and international current affairs with fresh videos on our YouTube channel every week, and an extended podcast format every two weeks. Join comedian KG Mokgadi, Céline Tshika, and the team as they dissect political, cultural, and social issues. Our on-location reports, interviews, and satirical sketches bring a fresh perspective. This podcast is a companion series to our YouTub...

1 year ago

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