African Renaissance Podcast

The African Renaissance Podcast hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi provides a stage for vital conversations with actors working to improve the lives of African people. It provides sharp analysis & critique of Africa's social, political & economic history.

African Renaissance Podcast is a news podcast hosted by Thabo Mbeki Foundation, with 50 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Thabo Mbeki Foundation hosts African Renaissance Podcast, a news show with 50 episodes published.

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  Episode #46

  Episode 46 - Ringo Madlingozi: 30 Years of Music, Life Lessons and Nation Building

  Sep 28, 20261h 24mS1

  Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Ringo Madlingozi on 30 years since the release of his first album in 1996. From the origins of his distinctive sound and his early years in the Cape Flats to loss, survival, love, African unity and the changing South African music industry, Ringo reflects on the experiences that have shaped his music and career. Ringo also reflects on the songs and albums that shaped his career, the experiences behind his music, and what it means to continue creating after three decades in the industry.

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  Episode #45

  Episode 45 - George Galloway: South Africa, War and the Changing Global Landscape

  Sep 21, 202644 minS1

  In conversation with George Galloway on South Africa, the anti-apartheid struggle, Nelson Mandela, international politics and the changing global landscape. Galloway reflects on his work with the ANC, the story behind Nelson Mandela’s 70th birthday celebration at Wembley Stadium, and the role international solidarity played in South Africa’s liberation struggle. *The views expressed in this conversation are those of the participants and are shared to encourage informed discussion and critical engagement.* **** Don't Forget To Share And Subscribe****

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  Episode #44

  Episode 44 - Carol Steinberg: Nugent Commission, SARS Governance and the Rebuilding of SARS

  Sep 14, 20261h 29mS1

  In conversation with Carol Steinberg SC on the Nugent Commission and its investigation into the governance, leadership and institutional challenges that affected the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Eight years after the Nugent Commission’s report, this conversation examines what happened inside SARS, why public confidence and tax morality became concerns, the changes that took place under Tom Moyane, and the role of external consultants in the transformation of the organisation.

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  Episode #42

  Episode 42 – Former Justice Edwin Cameron: Decriminalising Drugs, Land Reform And SA Constitution

  Aug 31, 202659 minS1

  In conversation with former Constitutional Court Justice Edwin Cameron on justice, crime, prisons, drugs, democracy and the future of South Africa. Justice Cameron explains his argument for treating drug dependency primarily as a public health challenge rather than relying solely on criminal punishment. They explore the difference between decriminalisation and legalisation, the relationship between drug criminalisation and organised crime, and the difficult questions surrounding alcohol, addiction and public policy.

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  Episode #40

  Episode 40 - Prof. Zine Magubane: How Class, Capitalism & Race Shaped Women's Rights

  Aug 17, 20261h 34mS1

  In conversation with Prof. Zine Magubane on the history and sociology of women's struggles in South Africa, from the colonial period to the present. The conversation examines the significance of the 1956 Women's March, the relationship between race, class and gender, and the different experiences of Black and white women under colonialism and apartheid. Prof. Magubane discusses how the apartheid system disrupted the Black family, transformed labour and household life, and shaped the conditions under which African women organised and struggled.

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