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Democracy Unplugged brings together thought leaders, activists and influencers to untangle the threads of democratic principles, dissect current challenges, and envision what our future could hold.
Unknown Host hosts Democracy Unplugged, a news show with 19 episodes published.
What will it take to keep women safe in South Africa? What's being done? Is it enough? And what real action is needed now? Siv Ngesi unpacks this with DA’s Eleanore Spies, ANC’s Pat Lekker, entrepreneur and activist Rach
Is South Africa losing the battle against crime? Are we addressing it or just reacting to it? Hosted by Penuel the Black Pen and prominent voices, including DJ Warras, Kanthan Pillay and Bobby Petkov, Democracy Unplugged
Is education empowering young people the way it should and are we equipping the youth for a future they can believe in? In this important episode, we unpack what's really failing South Africa's youth - and it's not just
Can a nation truly thrive without nurturing its artists from the ground up? Brent Lindeque moderates this powerful conversation, 702 and CapeTalk’s Nothemba Madumo, music legend Sipho ‘HotStix’ Mabuse and Redhill School’
GNU - One Year On! Coalition or Collision? Democracy Unplugged explores this... Moderated by Phumi Mashigo featuring the ANC's Khalid Sayed, DA's Karabo Khakhau, IFP's Mkhuleko Hlengwa and GOOD's Brett Herron.
South Africa and the USA - friends, foes, or just tangled in a complicated dance? At this incredibly tenuous moment in time when the relationship between South Africa and the USA is under the spotlight, this Democracy Un
What can we expect in 2025? From President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation address in Parliament on 6 February to President Donald Trump's South Africa "intervention, comedian and social commentator Eugene Khoza un
National Health Insurance - Yes or No? That’s the topic of this special edition of Democracy Unplugged moderated by Penuel The Black Pen. Free Market Foundation’s Mike Settas, Democratic Alliance’s Michéle Clarke and Dr
100 days of GNU… and counting! Is it working? Podcaster, author and YouTuber Penuel The Black Pen is joined by Karabo Khakhau, National Spokesperson for the Democratic Alliance (DA), Ramarumo Mfulwane, Pan Africanist Con
To GNU or not to GNU? That is the question! Renowned political commentator, best-selling author and host Justice Malala is joined by Co-founder and Deputy Leader of Build One South Africa Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster, and Actio
Less than a week before South Africans head to polls for this pivotal election, thought leaders and commentators Kanthan Pillay, Katlego Moagi, Xavier Bapoo and Roman Cabanac delve into key issues around all the politica
Democracy Unplugged – Party Lines on the Crime Crisis As #Election2024 approaches, how are political parties dealing with the crisis of crime that faces South Africa? The problem of crime is something where there is gene
In this special episode of Democracy Unplugged, internationally acclaimed podcaster Eric Weinstein joins Timothy Maurice Webster and Gareth Cliff for this dynamic panel discussion. With Eric as a leading voice in contemp
What is the status of women in politics? Democracy Unplugged this week is an insightful and powerful exploration of the role of not only women, but also the part men have to play in building functional communities. Join
What are first time voters thinking about the upcoming election? In this episode of Democracy Unplugged we delve into the perspectives of first-time voters. Shumikazi Radebe, Tayla Barret and Nkanyezi Ndlovu engage in a
In the latest edition of Democracy Unplugged, three arch-capitalists get together to discuss the South African economy, social class, global influences, politics and job creation. Dr. Jonathan Witt, who is outspoken on s
The very different worlds of Douglas Murray, Professor Ongopotse JJ Tabane and Gareth Cliff come together for this conversation to find common ground on important matters like corruption, international credibility and le
Jack Motlanthe opens up the floor for the in studio question and answer session. The audience asked the esteemed panelists their thoughts on, including but not limited to, the upcoming elections and the future of the cou
What is democracy? Is it time for a political remix? Join our esteemed inaugural panel - recorded in front of a live studio audience - with prominent social commentators and podcasters: Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh; Penuel the Blac
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