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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.
- 86 - It is time President Ramaphosa increases the number of National OrdersThu, 02 May 2024 - 13min
- 85 - Meet Kabelo GP, the most abused but successful Kaizer Chiefs fanThu, 25 Apr 2024 - 51min
- 84 - Vuyiswa Ramokgopa aims to buck the family trend and oust the ANCThu, 18 Apr 2024 - 1h 06min
- 83 - Jacob Zuma is real-life comic character PhunyukabemphetheThu, 11 Apr 2024 - 13min
- 82 - Colleen Makhubele promises guns, grants and boreholes for allThu, 28 Mar 2024 - 51min
- 81 - How tables have turned against Mapisa-NqakulaThu, 21 Mar 2024 - 15min
- 80 - The DA tries to rig elections via the G7Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 13min
- 79 - Soshanguve aircraft flies below the radarThu, 07 Mar 2024 - 17min
- 78 - Rams takes Julius Malema by the hornsWed, 28 Feb 2024 - 1h 05min
- 77 - The silly season is upon usThu, 22 Feb 2024 - 16min
- 76 - How mucus turned into a circusThu, 15 Feb 2024 - 15min
- 75 - Open Letter To President Cyril RamaphosaThu, 08 Feb 2024 - 13min
- 74 - Zuma: God’s Greatest Gift to RamaphosaThu, 01 Feb 2024 - 16min
- 73 - May The Real Thabi Leoka Please Stand UpThu, 25 Jan 2024 - 13min
- 72 - A Skeptic’s guide to AFCONThu, 18 Jan 2024 - 42min
- 71 - Mbalula delivers the real January 8 Statement
In this episode, Rams Mabote believes that Fikile Mbalula tells more truths than lies about the ANC.
Thu, 11 Jan 2024 - 11min - 70 - "X"clusive: Mbalula puts Msimang in his placeThu, 14 Dec 2023 - 17min
- 69 - When friends are dark, days are few for the ANCThu, 07 Dec 2023 - 18min
- 68 - The Ghost of Buthelezi comes back to haunt the IFPThu, 30 Nov 2023 - 12min
- 67 - You get a gift. You get a gift. Everybody Gets A Black Friday GiftThu, 23 Nov 2023 - 16min
- 66 - JJ Tabane rants his way onto Rams’ studioThu, 16 Nov 2023 - 45min
- 65 - An Idiot’s Guide to CricketThu, 09 Nov 2023 - 48min
- 64 - The hope and delusion of a Springbok winThu, 02 Nov 2023 - 26min
- 63 - Mmusi Maimane makes clear who is Boss-a of the houseThu, 26 Oct 2023 - 1h 10min
- 62 - An Idiot’s Guide To RugbyThu, 19 Oct 2023 - 41min
- 61 - In fairness, “Dr” Lani is not alone in the circus of doctorsThu, 12 Oct 2023 - 17min
- 60 - Rams takes Redi Tlhabi by the hornsThu, 05 Oct 2023 - 40min
- 59 - For Metro FM, there is no such thing as a stupid questionThu, 28 Sep 2023 - 15min
- 58 - Dear Advocate Dali Mpofu, please defend meThu, 21 Sep 2023 - 12min
- 57 - Is Busisiwe Mkhwebane the Jesus Christ of our times?Thu, 14 Sep 2023 - 14min
- 56 - The ANC revives apartheid from the dead.Thu, 07 Sep 2023 - 11min
- 55 - Luis Rubiales delivers a kiss of death to his jobThu, 31 Aug 2023 - 9min
- 54 - An Idiot’s Guide To BricsThu, 24 Aug 2023 - 12min
- 53 - Is the moonshot pact a mission impossible even before launch?
In this episode Rams Mabote takes a look at the convention to sign the moonshot pact of opposition parties.
Thu, 17 Aug 2023 - 11min - 52 - South African potholes are not for the faintheartedThu, 03 Aug 2023 - 12min
- 51 - Zandile Khumalo puts up a hilarious fight against defence lawyers
In this episode Rams Mabote looks at the testimony of Zandile Khumalo at the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial.
Thu, 27 Jul 2023 - 15min - 50 - Radical Economic Transformation on show at a Midrand restaurantThu, 20 Jul 2023 - 11min
- 49 - uShaka ILembe: A story of well-toned and sexy people of the 1700sThu, 13 Jul 2023 - 19min
- 48 - Mashatile releases an “unfortunate” statement about police violenceThu, 06 Jul 2023 - 10min
- 47 - Edwin Sodi: South Africa’s own Vito CorleoneThu, 29 Jun 2023 - 12min
- 46 - Snakes on the Plane in PolandThu, 22 Jun 2023 - 27min
- 45 - Could Ace Magashule rise from the political dead?Thu, 15 Jun 2023 - 11min
- 44 - Kabelo Gwamanda: South Africa is indeed alive with possibilities.Fri, 09 Jun 2023 - 9min
- 43 - Eusebius McKaiser, the King of Vatiekakie, is gone.
Eusebius McKaiser is no more. Long live Eusebius. How does one pay tribute to this larger than-life man who died so suddenly. In this episode Rams Mabote pays tribute to Eusebius McKaiser by sharing some of Eusebius' ever lasting moments that highlighted the person, journalist, analyst and thought leader he was.
Wed, 31 May 2023 - 13min - 42 - How Prince Mashele moved from a biographer to a fiction writer
In this episode Rams Mabote wades through the lies and denials of an almost biographer Prince Mashele.
Thu, 25 May 2023 - 12min - 41 - 12,5-million unauthorised questions about Herman Mashaba’s book
In this episode Rams Mabote pages through the controversy surrounding Herman Mashaba’s “unauthorised” biography
Mon, 22 May 2023 - 8min - 40 - Of new books, ponzi schemes and fake qualifications.Thu, 18 May 2023 - 9min
- 39 - Will the real Songezo Zibi rise or fall in 2024?Mon, 15 May 2023 - 24min
- 38 - For the ATM, it seems Manyi is too tight to mentionThu, 11 May 2023 - 10min
- 37 - Face it, pun intended, Buthelezi owns the IFPMon, 08 May 2023 - 11min
- 36 - Panyaza’s kitskonstabels hit the ground strollingThu, 04 May 2023 - 9min
- 35 - How Hani’s death drove the Nats into a corner
In this episode Rams Mabote speaks to Justice Malala about how Chris Hani’s death nearly derailed Freedom Day.
Thu, 27 Apr 2023 - 35min - 34 - Blade Nzimande gets slightly more than he asked forMon, 24 Apr 2023 - 10min
- 33 - Whisky, sheep and blankets to keep politicians quietThu, 20 Apr 2023 - 16min
- 32 - From Central Karoo, Gayton McKenzie comes to JoburgMon, 17 Apr 2023 - 10min
- 31 - The ANC is A-mad over Joburg mayorThu, 13 Apr 2023 - 15min
- 30 - Guptas and Bester run circles around Ronald LamolaTue, 11 Apr 2023 - 15min
- 29 - The DA drops the ANC and declares the EFF is the new enemyMon, 03 Apr 2023 - 26min
- 28 - 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.
Thu, 30 Mar 2023 - 11min - 27 - 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.
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 - 10min - 26 - 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.
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 - 10min - 25 - The national shutdown turns into a PR free for allMon, 20 Mar 2023 - 10min
- 24 - Is Lungile Phenyane an April fool’s joke or is this the end of an error for the DA?Thu, 16 Mar 2023 - 10min
- 23 - Ramaphosa goes fat and then promises to go leanMon, 13 Mar 2023 - 23min
- 22 - God forsakes Makwarela after a short stay as Tshwane mayorThu, 09 Mar 2023 - 12min
- 21 - The 'bully' takes on the 'buffoon': Showdown between Phakeng and TabaneMon, 06 Mar 2023 - 16min
- 20 - 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.
Thu, 02 Mar 2023 - 15min - 19 - 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?
Mon, 27 Feb 2023 - 14min - 18 - 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
Thu, 23 Feb 2023 - 17min - 17 - 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.
Mon, 20 Feb 2023 - 19min - 16 - 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.
Thu, 16 Feb 2023 - 17min - 15 - 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
Mon, 13 Feb 2023 - 14min - 14 - 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
Wed, 08 Feb 2023 - 17min - 13 - Could the EFF be turning into Education Freedom Fighters?
In this episode of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, Rams looks at the EFF's unexpected call for its members to get a matric.
Mon, 06 Feb 2023 - 17min - 12 - Mbalula is in the house. Lights. Camera. Action.
In this episde of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, previews what awaits us during Fikile Mbalula's reign as ANC secretary general.
Wed, 01 Feb 2023 - 16min - 11 - Zuma goes back to civic politics, by hook or crook
In this episode of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, looks at Zuma and his bogus Sanco appointment, and the unknown Joburg mayor
Mon, 30 Jan 2023 - 12min - 10 - A DA march that wasn't
In this episde of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, drama, chaos and comedy as the DA marches on the ANC
Wed, 25 Jan 2023 - 14min - 9 - With Sheba gone, Gwede The Tiger Mantashe flexes his muscles
In this episode of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, Gwede The Tiger Mantashe was on the rampage this weekend and Rams traces his footsteps.
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 - 8min - 8 - Sheba the tiger dies after much shock and drama
In this episode of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, Rams traces the story of Sheba the Tiger before she was unfortunately put down on Wednesday.
Wed, 18 Jan 2023 - 11min - 7 - Nqaba Bhanga quits the DA and Ramaphosa retreats from Davos
In this episode of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, Rams smells a rat as Nqaba Bhanga quits the DA’s Eastern Cape leadership.And in an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, our intrepid podcaster says “vamos to Davos, Mr President”.
Mon, 16 Jan 2023 - 14min - 6 - Fikile Mbalula is the most popular minister on Twitter, numbers show
In this week's edition of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, we find out how government leaders are doing on the social media platform. Apparently, newly elected ANC spokesperson Fikile Mbalula is the ANC's most popular leader thereon. We also watch the legal battle between former president Jacob Zuma and President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Wed, 11 Jan 2023 - 23min - 5 - An ANC conference or a comedy
This week’s edition of Taking The Rams By The Horns is all about the ANC’s 55th national conference. Who are the winners and losers? Was spokesperson Pule Mabe the ANC’s own comical Ali? Did presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya put his foot in it?
Wed, 21 Dec 2022 - 41min - 4 - Cyril shows some horns & Qatar flips the script on football
In this week’s edition of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, Rams asks if President Cyril Ramaphosa is finally growing a pair. He also looks at the good, the bad and the ugly of the Fifa World Cup so far, and let’s you in on why he hates weddings.
Wed, 14 Dec 2022 - 43min - 3 - JHB mayor breaks many hearts as ANC ponders way out of Phala Phala cow dung
In this week's edition of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, our host Rams goes asks if it is not time for the ANC to close shop. He also asks what could President Ramaphosa have done better with Phala Phala. And finally, Rams muses about the heartbreaking wedding of Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse.
Wed, 07 Dec 2022 - 46min - 2 - Cyril Ramaphosa caught in a pothole & SA Ambassador accused of witchcraft
In this week's edition of Taking The Rams By The Horns on SowetanLIVE, host Rams Mabote goes around Rivonia Circle with Songezo Zibi, President Cyril Ramaphosa is stuck in the potholes of Ditsobotla and South Africa's ambassador to the US is the subject of sorcery and voodoo. Rams also shares the drama of a Soweto police chase gone wrong.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 - 42min - 1 - Another Meyiwa trial lawyer bites the dust & Zuma’s book buyer speaks
In this inaugural edition of Taking The Rams By The Horns, our host Mabote makes an observation that lawyers representing the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial seem to be afflicted by some sort of madness which is sinking them one by one. Mabote also looks at the sale of the former president Jacob Zuma’s book for a whooping R20,000 to a labour union, and the intoxicating news of the alcohol ban at the Qatar Fifa World Cup 2022.
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 - 29min
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