The people’s podcast returns with a preseason drop!

In this bumper bonus episode titled Smoke and Mirrors, we dig into the politics behind South Africa’s so-called ‘Government of National Unity’ (GNU). We unpack its formation, challenges, and chances of survival — and ask whether it’s truly a unity project at all.

Political analyst Kim Heller joins us with incisive commentary. Ledstar (Naledi Ncala) gives the lowdown on what your faves, GaytonMcKenzie, Ntsiki Mazwai, Thandiswa Mazwai and others, have been up to.

Jessie B compares the current GNU under Pres. Ramaphosa and the DA to the 1994 Pres. Mandela-led version, while Lana Manson dissects media coverage from Daily Maverick, FT and IOL.

Host, Melusi Ncala, and our Community correspondent, Mathibedi Mosiroe, take to the streets to hear from everyday South Africans — but an unexpected twist changes the game.

Hit play as we trace the storylines shaping South African politics, from the ANC and DA to the MK Party, EFF, Pres. Jacob Zuma, and Julius Malema.

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Audio credits: In this episode, we use clips from AlJazeera, BBC, CNN, SABC, eNCA, NewzroomAfrika, the DA, the EFF, the MK, The HustlersCorner podcast, Club Shay Shay podcast and the Tucker Carlson Podcast. We also reference reporting from News24, the Financial Times, Reuters, Daily Maverick, Independent Online and TimesLive.

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