Dec 11, 202540 min
BMarketing expert warns creatives to dare to do the uncomfortable, if they are to make it in the cutthroat industry Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...
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Taking the Rams by the Horns
comedy · EN
About this Podcast:
Veteran journalist and broadcaster Rams Mabote, in association with SowetanLIVE, hosts a weekly podcast that looks at the funny side of news and current affairs. Mabote will take listeners on a journey to the light side of dark. Because life is too short to take the news to heart, and in typical South African style, we choose to laugh so we don’t cry.
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What is Taking the Rams by the Horns about?
Veteran journalist and broadcaster Rams Mabote, in association with SowetanLIVE, hosts a weekly podcast that looks at the funny side of news and current affairs. Mabote will take listeners on a journey to the light side of dark.
What has Taking the Rams by the Horns covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Marketing through mud and dust, according to Nano Mothibi" (11 December 2025, 40 minutes), "Pearl Mbewe: A daughter, a mother and a sister" (4 December 2025, 33 minutes), and "Ke Dezemba boss: Time to know your whisky" (27 November 2025, 39 minutes).
How often does Taking the Rams by the Horns publish?
Taking the Rams by the Horns publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 157 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Taking the Rams by the Horns?
Booking probability for Taking the Rams by the Horns is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Taking the Rams by the Horns requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Taking the Rams by the Horns's contact route on record: verified email.
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Taking the Rams by the Horns is a comedy podcast with 157 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Dec 4, 202533 min
Public Relations superstar speaks about GBV, parenting, media and becoming a brand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...
Episode #24
Ke Dezemba boss: Time to know your whisky
Nov 27, 202539 minIn preparation for the holidays, whisky ambassador Thami Banda gives us an Idiot's Guide to Whisky. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...
Episode #23
I BLEW IT – The RAF way
Nov 14, 202516 minOf girlfriends, bodyguards and millions of rand spent recklessly by the Road Accident Fund Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...
- Nov 6, 202511 min
Unbeknown to him, ninety-two-year-old Cameroonian president Paul Biya, has been voted back into office for another eight-year term. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information...
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Episode #21
SA is limping, but it is not lights out, yet
Oct 30, 202547 minSipho Ngwema looks back on how the promise of 1994 has slowly been derailed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...
- Oct 24, 202517 min
Informal traders that have brought so much joy to many men and women over the years are being removed from the city. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...
- Oct 16, 202517 min
In a dramatic turn of events, the leadership of the ANC has released yet another plan to turn the fortunes of the country around. Don’t hold your breath. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
Episode #18
Celebrating podcaster Ursula Mariani
Oct 9, 202547 minUrsula enjoying all her dimensions as content creator, voice over artist and academic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...
Episode #17
It is darkest before dawn says Songezo Zibi
Oct 2, 202533 minChairman of SCOPA argues that South Africa must not despair over the Madlanga Commission of Enquiry Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...
- Sep 18, 202515 min
Forget about service delivery, the South African government has now delivered the solar eclipse. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...
- Sep 11, 202550 min
Rise Mzansi MP determined to rid South Africa of its corrupt and addictive gambling sickness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...
- Sep 4, 202532 min
Joburg Theatre brings Fred Khumalo's iconic novel on stage: Don't Miss It. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...
- Aug 28, 202515 min
Touched on his studio by a radio caller, belligerent yet likeable Gen Bantu Holomisa tells everyone to go to hell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...
Episode #12
Relentless Tebogo Malaka goes Bell Pottinger
Aug 21, 202519 minBeleagured IDT boss tries spin to save face, but falls flat on it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Aug 14, 202522 min
If you really have to bribe a journalist, don't do it on a Stellenbosch wine farm. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...
- Aug 7, 202527 min
Gauteng government run by ghost workers, relatives and underperforming managers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...
- Jul 31, 202527 min
Members of Parliament reveal what it takes to get their attention. Not much it would seem. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...
Episode #8
Noma does Cold Play on Gigaba
Jul 24, 202515 minMinisters ex-wife goes rogue about a "doctored" PhD, Rolex watches, Covid romps and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...
- Jul 17, 202531 min
Shilowa explains what Cyril Ramaphosa did, could have done, did not do and could not do regarding the Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s revelations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for...
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