30 years of democracy

'I am Nelson Mandela's great-grandson'- Mayibuye Melisizwe Mandela

In an exclusive interview with TimesLIVE, Mayibuye opened up about his identity after years of speculation surrounding his heritage. Mandela said he was born into the lineage of his great-grandmother, Baliwe Mandela, the former president's unmarried sister.

A black teen's experience at King Edward School (KES) in 1994

In this episode we speak to Lungi Dolamo who attended King Edward School (KES) in 1994. He reflects on this episode about his bad and good experiences as part a cohoroto first black learners in a newly multi-racial school.

‘If ANC fully embraces Freedom Charter, EFF, MK and PAC wouldn't exist’

ANC member and former Gauteng MEC for human settlements, co-operative governance and traditional affairs and former deputy speaker in the Gauteng legislature Uhuru Moiloa says if the Freedom Charter is fully implemented parties such as the EFF , MK wouldn't exist in 2024. Moiloa was speaking on TimesLIVE original podcast 30 Years of Democracy Podcast .

In conversation with Dr Naledi Pandor

In an interview with Lizeka Tandwa, Naledi Pandor reflects on her time as foreign minister, why she declined to be Cyril Ramaphosa’s running mate, and her relationships with powerful foreign ministers.

'We will make music of national unity' Boom Shaka

"In this episode of 30 Years of Democracy, we sit down with Boom Shaka, one of Mzansi's most cherished groups, as they celebrate three decades in the music industry in 2024. Group members Theo Nhlengethwa and Junior Sokhela reflect on their debut single 'It’s About Time,' a hit that marked the beginning of their iconic and profound impact on South Africa’s music scene during the country’s new dawn. They also speak about the spirit of Lebo Mathosa who sadly died in 2006. The band not only defined a sound for young people but also influenced fashion, energy, and provocative choreography, inspiring the youth of their time.