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35 - DJ Sbu: "Our Leaders Disappointed"
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  • 35 - DJ Sbu: "Our Leaders Disappointed"

    As a passionate advocate for social and economic change in South Africa, DJ Sbu shares his insights on the role of young people in shaping the country’s future, and how he believes that entrepreneurship and self-reliance can play a crucial role in driving positive change.

    “South Africa is still a dope country,” he exclaims! Of course, no discussion with DJ Sbu would be complete without delving into his life in music, and his experiences behind some of the biggest songs in South African musical history.

    He shares some of his fondest memories and insights from his time in the industry, and offers valuable advice for aspiring musicians and entrepreneurs alike.

    Join us for this fascinating conversation with one of South Africa’s most inspiring and dynamic figures. Ayeye!

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    You’ll find previous episodes here.

    Mon, 27 Mar 2023 - 1h 23min
  • 34 - The human cost of South Africa’s mining and corporate riches

    In this podcast, we explore the colonial and apartheid-era policies and practices that modelled the exploitative and exclusive nature of mining in South Africa, a legacy that continues to shape the economic, social, and legal landscape of the present-day mining industry.

    Various accounts from mining-affected community members, as captured in Lawyers for Human Rights and Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung’s 2022 report The Impact and Assessment of Improper Mine Closures in South Africa: Community Perspectives on Human Rights, reveal the demographic and socioeconomic landscape that evolved from apartheid spatial planning and a mining legacy that remains largely unchanged.

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    You’ll find previous episodes here.

    Mon, 13 Mar 2023 - 28min
  • 33 - "SA Needs a Reset"

    Join Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh for an exclusive interview with political analyst Prince Mashele, as he shares his insights on the latest developments in South African current affairs. Mashele is a leading voice in the national discourse, and in this interview, he’ll be discussing a wide range of topics, including the EFF’s ejection from Parliament, the Eskom crisis, and “Operation Dudula”.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the complex issues facing South Africa today. Subscribe now to stay up to date with the latest news and perspectives on the issues that matter most.

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    You’ll find previous episodes here.

    Mon, 06 Mar 2023 - 1h 00min
  • 32 - Loadshedding, South Africa's governance crisis, and SONA

    Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh speaks with Lukhone Mnguni, political analyst, about the effects of loadshedding, South Africa’s governance crisis, outcomes of the 55th ANC National Conference, and more.

    We have partnered with the Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh Xperience to bring you a range of content every month. In this podcast, Mpofu-Walsh and Mnguni chat about a cabinet reshuffle that might be on the cards, David Mabuza vs Paul Mashatile, the elective conference, and SONA 2023.

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    You’ll find previous episodes here.

    Thu, 09 Feb 2023 - 1h 14min
  • 31 - ‘We’ve failed as clinicians’: This HIV doctor is changing how he treats overweight patients. Here’s why
    The HIV treatment dolutegravir doesn’t cause weight gain, research shows. So what’s really happening? It’s a combination of factors.  One reason is that dolutegravir isn’t as harsh as older antiretrovirals (ARVs), so it doesn’t cause weight loss. Researchers think the weight gain is a sign that someone is getting better on ARVs. Then, they’re experiencing the same issues that many other South Africans do because they don’t have easy access to healthy food.  Meanwhile, the medical establishment is grappling with its cruel treatment of obese people, who are often labelled “lazy” when the biggest reasons for weight gain aren’t in people’s control (for a range of reasons such as genetics and structural problems such as poverty). HIV doctor Francois Venter explains why the treatment of overweight people reminds him of the bad old days of the HIV epidemic.

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    You’ll find previous episodes here.

    This story was produced by theBhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism. Sign up for thenewsletter.

    Mon, 06 Feb 2023 - 1min
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