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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchDemocracy 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.
Recent episodes include "-DELETED- Politics, Labour and Leadership with MK Party's Patrick Motubase" (25 June 2026, 48 minutes), "Women's Month: Reality Check | Democracy Unplugged" (15 August 2025, 104 minutes), and "Is SA losing the battle against crime? | Democracy Unplugged" (24 July 2025, 98 minutes).
Democracy Unplugged publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 81 minutes across 19 episodes.
Booking probability for Democracy Unplugged is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Democracy Unplugged requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Democracy Unplugged's contact route on record: verified email.
Democracy Unplugged is a news show with 19 episodes published.
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What lessons can be drawn from decades spent in activism, labour movements, government, and politics? Patrick Motubase joins Phumi Mashigo for a wide-ranging discussion about his path through South Africa's democratic...
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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...
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Is South Africa losing the battle against crime? Are we addressing it or<br /> just reacting to it? Hosted by Penuel the Black Pen and prominent<br /> voices, including DJ Warras, Kanthan Pillay and Bobby Petkov...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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South Africa and the USA - friends, foes, or just tangled in a complicated dance?<br /> <br /> At this incredibly tenuous moment in time when the relationship between South Africa and the USA is under the spotlight...
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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...
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National Health Insurance - Yes or No? <br /> 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...
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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...
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To GNU or not to GNU? That is the question! <br /> <br /> Renowned political commentator, best-selling author and host Justice Malala is joined by Co-founder and Deputy Leader of Build One South Africa Nobuntu...
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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...
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Democracy Unplugged – Party Lines on the Crime Crisis<br /> <br /> As #Election2024 approaches, how are political parties dealing with the crisis of crime that faces South Africa? The problem of crime is something where...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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