Inside Ekhuruleni's Corruption Crisis w Modibe Modiba

Inside Ekhuruleni's Corruption Crisis w Modibe Modiba

Modibe Modiba blows open Ekurhuleni’s deepening corruption crisis, revealing how alleged wrongdoing has left officials and whistleblowers living in fear. He also reflects on his career in journalism and offers a candid assessment of South Africa’s media landscape. _______ 00:00 - Introduction 04:08 - Early life and school experiences 08:16 - Building sources through journalism 12:25 - The changing media landscape 16:33 - Intelligence and political pressure 20:41 - Investigating corruption 24:49 - Black business under Ramaphosa 28:57 - Political networks and legal threats 33:05 - Municipal corruption and accountability 37:14 - Madlanga Commission 41:22 - State security and policing 45:30 - Arrests and breaking news 49:38 - Journalists and whistleblowers 53:46 - South Africa’s risk of becoming a mafia state

IFP leader's bold election prediction

Election season is heating up — and IFP President Velenkosini Hlabisa could be one of the key figures shaping what comes next. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss the latest polling, the IFP’s growing support in KwaZulu-Natal, the challenge from MK, and the coalition negotiations that could determine control of municipalities across the country. Hlabisa also explains why he believes the next local government elections could be a major turning point. We also go inside the GNU, as Hlabisa reflects on his experience serving in Cabinet, the realities of governing alongside political rivals, and what he thinks coalition government has taught South Africa so far. We unpack the crisis in local government, proposed reforms to municipalities and coalition rules, the future of the IFP after Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, and the party’s ambitions beyond KZN. 00:00 Introduction 01:49 Inside the GNU: Is it working? 05:33 The economy, jobs and service delivery 12:18 Hlabisa’s plan to reset local government 19:42 Why voters must demand change 21:52 Why coalition government is here to stay 28:24 New rules to stabilise coalitions 33:11 KZN politics: IFP, MK and the battle ahead 39:53 How post-election coalition negotiations could work 46:26 The IFP after Mangosuthu Buthelezi 53:10 The Zulu monarchy and politics 57:00 Final thoughts

Charles Molapisi unpacks: SA's economy, MTN, Tour de France, healthcare, Education, business

Charles Molapisi joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, endurance, business, and the future of South Africa. As MTN Group's Chief Technology and Information Officer, Molapisi explains how elite cycling shaped his approach to leadership, capital allocation, resilience, and decision-making. He shares remarkable lessons from completing one of the toughest amateur cycling events in the world before applying those insights to running large organisations and building high-performance teams. The discussion then turns to South Africa's future. Molapisi argues that while the country possesses extraordinary natural advantages and untapped potential, education remains the single biggest obstacle to long-term prosperity. He reflects on governance, opportunity, leadership, and why he believes South Africa can become one of the greatest countries in the world if it gets the fundamentals right.

ANC support collapses ahead of 2026 election

In this episode, we start shifting attention to the upcoming 2026 Local Government Election. We unpack what the recent polls suggest about the situation in Joburg and other metros. Will the ANC hold on, or are the polls accurate to sugggest that they are in for a horrid election?

Shocking IDAC kidnapping story told

IDAC Head of Investigations and Operations Mr Matthew Sesoko appeared before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry today. He was grilled on his potential complicity to wrongdoing that previous IDAC witnesses have implicated former boss Adv Andrea Johnson. In addition, Sesoko's kidnapping ordeal was also covered. In this episode, we unpack today's testimony.