South Africa's Smart Mining (R)Evolution

How the Soviet Union Armed SA's Struggle & Why the Colonizer Never Left

Political analyst Khonya Mathonsi joins Sputnik in-studio to dissect the true legacy of June 16 and the Soweto Uprisings. He breaks down the stark contrast between Western "talk" and Soviet military aid during the anti-apartheid struggle, and explains why SA's youth are still left behind today.

Power Shifts: Africa at SPIEF 2026 & South Africa's Gas-to-Power Breakthrough

This episode of the Nnete Fela Show unpacks SPIEF 2026's Africa agenda and the Eskom-Zululand Energy Terminal signing that could redefine South Africa's energy future.

Legacy & Duty: The 1956 Women's March and SA's UN Peacekeepers

How do we carry forward the work of those who came before us? We explore the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Women's March and its lessons for fighting inequality. We also honour South Africa's fallen UN peacekeepers who paid the ultimate price for continental stability in the DRC and beyond.

Empowering Sick Children with Education & The Realities of Cancer Diagnosis in Southern Africa

We learn how MiDesk’s solar-powered study stations are helping hospitalized children learn with dignity at Steve Biko Hospital. Plus, we discover the grim facts behind cancer diagnosis infrastructure in South Africa and Zimbabwe.

South Africa's Smart Mining (R)Evolution

In this Nnete Fela Prof. Glen Nwaila is here to explore how South Africa is driving Africa’s smart mining revolution. Discover how AI, robotics, and advanced digital skills are modernising the sector, overcoming complex challenges, and returning the control of critical mineral wealth to local hands.