Sunday Times Politics Weekly

ZANDILE GUMEDE SAGA: Has the ANC has lost control of KZN?

In this week’s episode, the Sunday Times politics team discusses the ANC’s loss of control in the Kwazulu Natal region. They focus on ousted e-Thekwini mayor Zandile Gumede, who has created a crisis for the ANC by holding on to the mayoral chains, despite a provincial executive committee decision instructing…

29 Aug 2019 30 min

CR17: Did Ramaphosa buy his position in the ANC?

Although it was not illegal for Ramaphosa to raise money for his presidential campaign, there are ethical questions and political consequences at play. We debate the controversy around the president in this edition of #STPoliticsWeekly.

22 Aug 2019 35 min

Is government high-jacking private healthcare infrastructure?

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday vowed that the National Health Insurance is here to stay. Ramaphosa was speaking a week after health minister Zweli Mkhize made public the NHI bill, which has been the subject of a lot of criticism. Most of the critics have pointed out a lack of…

14 Aug 2019 42 min

The sun sets quickly on Ramaphosa's 'new dawn'

This week the Sunday Time politics team delves into the report by the commission of inquiry into interference at the SABC. They also navigate the tricky territory of the unraveling of president Cyril Ramaphosa’s 'new dawn'.

6 Aug 2019 43 min

A Malema-less EFF, Ramaphosa feels the heat, and a useless youth league

In this week’s episode the Sunday Times politics team discusses EFF national chairperson, advocate Dali Mpofu’s, statements regarding the future leadership of the red berets and the implication that it could indicate an EFF without Julius Malema. The team also touches on the ANC's national executive committee (NEC meeting). The…

31 Jul 2019 32 min

SHOWDOWN: the Public Protector vs the President

This week, the Sunday Times politics team delve into all things related to Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane and her current woes with President Cyril Ramaphosa.

23 Jul 2019 38 min

Zuma special: "the state resources gravy train"

This episode is dedicated to the testimony and strategy being deployed by former president Jacob Zuma at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry. The Sunday Times politics team seem wholly unimpressed with the commission's lack of hard evidence, which they feel is allowing Zuma to evade pertinent issues.

17 Jul 2019 31 min

Malema’s sex statements and the Waterkloof fall guy

In this week’s episode, the Sunday Times politics team discusses EFF leader Julius Malema’s controversial sex comments at this year’s Durban July. They ask the question; should politicians be more candid with the public or is a professional façade necessary? The team also discusses the latest at the State Capture…

10 Jul 2019 37 min

What is Zuma plotting?

Is former president Jacob Zuma trying to incite the ANC's youth to revolt against president Ramaphosa? In this week's episode, the Sunday Times politics team unpacks this possibility and its implications for the country. The team also talks to the municipal audit results released by Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu, which shows…

3 Jul 2019 40 min

Zille plays the racist, Zuma plays the victim and Ramaphosa fights to save face

In this week’s episode of Sunday Times Politics Weekly, the team discusses racial tension brewing within the official opposition, stirred by the party’s matriarch Helen Zille. The team also delves into the possibility of drawing answers from former president Jacob Zuma, when he appears at the Zondo Commission of inquiry…

26 Jun 2019 42 min

Ace vs Ramaphosa face-off will taint the next Sona

In this week’s Sunday Times Politics Weekly, the team look at the factionalism within the ruling party and the dominance this has held over local headlines. The team members stress concerns that the ANC’s internal conflict has hamstrung Ramaphosa’s ability to enact change, and is also likely to taint the…

19 Jun 2019 39 min

Public Protector plays politics?

In this week’s episode of Sunday Times Politics Weekly, the politics team discusses whether or not the mass resignation of MPs is indicative of a self-serving governing party, and the debate gets heated. They also hotly argue the potential political interference at the National Prosecuting Authority, and finally they touch…

12 Jun 2019 38 min

“The President owes us an explanation”

In this week’s episode, the Sunday Times Politics Weekly deals with more contradictory information coming out of the ruling party. The ANC’s Secretary General Ace Magashule has stated that the Reserve Bank's mandate will be expanded, but according to the ANC's Head of Economic Policy Enoch Godongwane no decision has…

5 Jun 2019 30 min

Analysing cabinet: the good, the bad, and the ugly

In this week’s episode of Sunday Times Politics Weekly, the politics team dissects President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet allocations. They discuss their concerns over several returning ministers, continued cabinet bloat and encouraging new appointments.

30 May 2019 36 min

Will corruption reign again?

In this week’s episode, the Sunday Times Politics Weekly team discussed the selection of the 6th South African Parliament’s newest MPs. The team shows great concerns over the renewal of embattled political names.

22 May 2019 26 min

The arrogance of the ANC

The Sunday Times politics team reflects on the outcomes of this year’s national election. They enthusiastically outline that the decrease in the ANC’s national supporter base will not only curb the “arrogance” of the ruling party, but should also strengthen the country’s democracy. Join in on the conversation:

15 May 2019 46 min

Who should you vote for?

In this week's episode of Sunday Times Politics Weekly, the Sunday Times politics team discusses some of the smaller political parties, how they were formed and if they are indeed viable alternatives. Have a listen to analysis on South Africa's smaller parties prior to casting your vote.

7 May 2019 22 min

The resurrection of political elders

In this week's episode, the Sunday Times Politics Weekly team discusses the resurgence of historically prominent political figures; including Thabo Mbeki, Tony Leon and Helen Zille. What does their reappearance on the national political stage indicate for our upcoming elections? The politics team also addresses the ANC's controversial history, dissecting…

30 Apr 2019 43 min

“But your conscience allowed you to loot the Free State?”

The Sunday Times Politics Weekly team discusses allegations of "cash for votes" or voter buying laid against the ANC recently. ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule’s cash handout to a woman with an empty fridge could land him in hot water with the electoral court. Magashule was filmed giving R400 to a…

17 Apr 2019 34 min

“Intercontinental Corruption”

This week the Sunday Times Politics Weekly team discusses the very latest corruption allegations against President Jacob Zuma. Just before his death in 2011 it is alleged that Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi entrusted around R400m in cash to then president, Jacob Zuma, for safe keeping at his Nkandla residence. South…

9 Apr 2019 40 min