938 Famous Fridays with Dr Mmusi Maimane

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The Breakfast: Famous Fridays, we sit down with Mmusi Maimane, a leader of Buil One South Africa.He champions the need for digital political dialogue in South Africa, a politics that speaks to the now and to future generations.

Maimane takes us through his early journey from performer and community figure to finding his voice in the political arena, with faith as his constant propeller. In a lighter moment, he lets us in on why Sista Bettina still tops his playlist, a nod to the cultural soundtrack that unites generations.

Looking ahead, Maimane delivers a candid reflection on the declining relevance of liberation rhetoric in today's democracy, calling instead for innovation, accountability, and youth-driven leadership. In conversation with Dr. Bongani Mkhonza, he makes the case for arts and culture as nation-defining forces, shaping identity and opportunity in the digital age.

This episode is not just a look back at his journey, it's a bold, future-facing conversation about the politics we need for the next generation of South Africans.
8 Sep English South Africa Society & Culture · Music Interviews

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