Taking the Rams by the Horns

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.

Weekly English Explicit South Africa Comedy · Society & Culture Rams Mabote

133 Episodes

100 – 120

Whisky, sheep and blankets to keep politicians quiet

In this episode Rams Mabote scrutinises Members of Parliament gift register.

20 Apr 2023 16 min

From Central Karoo, Gayton McKenzie comes to Joburg

In this episode Rams Mabote weighs in Gayton McKenzie’s plan to take over Joburg.

17 Apr 2023 10 min

The ANC is A-mad over Joburg mayor

In this episode Rams Mabote says the ANC must stick with Al-Jama-ah for better or for worse.

13 Apr 2023 15 min

Guptas and Bester run circles around Ronald Lamola

In this episode Rams Mabote speaks to department of justice about their week from hell

11 Apr 2023 15 min

The DA drops the ANC and declares the EFF is the new enemy

In this episode Rams Mabote asks why is it that the DA has declared war on the EFF.

3 Apr 2023 26 min

Lesotho could just take the problem children from South Africa

In this episode Rams Mabote explores the good, the bad and the ugly of annexing parts of South Africa into Lesotho.

30 Mar 2023 11 min

Thabo Bester is a 21st century headache for correctional services

In this episode Rams Mabote takes a closer look at the mess of surrounding the escape of Facebook rapist and murderer Thabo Bester.

27 Mar 2023 10 min

It’s time the People’s Advocate died for his ideals

In this episode Rams Mabote calls on Advocate Dali Mpofu to lead the fight against colonial legal practices.

23 Mar 2023 10 min

The national shutdown turns into a PR free for all

In this episode Rams Mabote counts new and strange voices supporting and dissing the shutdown.

20 Mar 2023 10 min

Is Lungile Phenyane an April fool’s joke or is this the end of an error for the DA?

In this episode Rams Mabote shows why Lungile Phenyane could lead the DA to the promised land.

16 Mar 2023 10 min

Ramaphosa goes fat and then promises to go lean

In this episode Rams Mabote likens Cyril Ramaphosa to Piet Koornhof

13 Mar 2023 23 min

God forsakes Makwarela after a short stay as Tshwane mayor

In this episode Rams Mabote explores the drama surrounding former Tshwane mayor Murunwa Makwarela.

9 Mar 2023 12 min

The 'bully' takes on the 'buffoon': Showdown between Phakeng and Tabane

In this episode Rams Mabote reviews the verbal war between JJ Tabane and Mamokgethi Phakeng.

6 Mar 2023 16 min

David “The Cat” Mabuza goes home to enjoy his ninth life.

In this episode Rams Mabote looks at the immemorable three years of David Mabuza as deputy president of South Africa.

2 Mar 2023 15 min

How Andre De Ruyter set the cat among the pigeons

In this episode of Taking The Rams By The Horns on Sowetan LIVE, we find out if Andre de Ruyter was a man out of his mind or simply smitten when he made his startling revelations?

27 Feb 2023 14 min

The Derby, the last hope of Soweto.

In this episode Rams explores the “myth” that is the Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs

23 Feb 2023 17 min

Is Mpho Phalatse's 'walk and talk' enough to make her DA leader?

In this episode Rams speaks to Sowetan political editor Fikile-Ntsikelelo Moya to explore Mpho Phalatse’s chances to take over the DA.

20 Feb 2023 19 min

Men in blouses, capes and berets

In this episode of Taking The Rams By The Horns on Sowetan LIVE, Rams finds out that in the stakes of fashion, this is no longer a man's world.

16 Feb 2023 17 min

Ramaphosa goes on a random shooting at SONA

In this episde of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, Rams argues that President Ramaphosa went rogue at SONA

13 Feb 2023 14 min

Will SONA shoot the lights out on loadshedding

In this episode of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, Rams previews what is unlikely to come out of #SONA2023

8 Feb 2023 17 min