30 years of democracy

In an exclusive interview with TimesLIVE, Mayibuye opened up about his identity after years of speculation surrounding his heritage. Mandela said he was born into the lineage of his great-grandmother, Baliwe Mandela, the former president's unmarried sister.

In this episode we speak to Lungi Dolamo who attended King Edward School (KES) in 1994. He reflects on this episode about his bad and good experiences as part a cohoroto first black learners in a newly multi-racial school.

ANC member and former Gauteng MEC for human settlements, co-operative governance and traditional affairs and former deputy speaker in the Gauteng legislature Uhuru Moiloa says if the Freedom Charter is fully implemented parties such as the EFF , MK wouldn't exist in 2024. Moiloa was speaking on TimesLIVE original podcast 30 Years of Democracy Podcast . 

In an interview with Lizeka Tandwa, Naledi Pandor reflects on her time as foreign minister, why she declined to be Cyril Ramaphosa’s running mate, and her relationships with powerful foreign ministers.

"In this episode of 30 Years of Democracy, we sit down with Boom Shaka, one of Mzansi's most cherished groups, as they celebrate three decades in the music industry in 2024. Group members Theo Nhlengethwa and Junior Sokhela reflect on their debut single 'It’s About Time,' a hit that marked the beginning of their iconic and profound impact on South Africa’s music scene during the country’s new dawn. They also speak about the spirit of Lebo Mathosa who sadly died in 2006. The band not only defined a sound for young people but also influenced fashion, energy, and provocative choreography, inspiring the youth of their time.

We speak to former minister Lindiwe Sisulu on her life, growing up under apartheid , talking about her iconic parents and serving in the ANC since she was born.

All Citizens Party (ACP) leader Senathi Fisha says after 30 years of democracy it's time for a woman president. Fisha is one of the few women leaders contesting the national and provincial elections on May 29. She founded the ACP in Ga-Matlala A Thaba in Limpopo.

Executive director at We are the People and 30 year old activist Lindiwe Mntambo says elections are not rigged and those insinuating that are misinforming the public about voting. She joined the 30 years of democracy podcast to speak about her upbringing, Fees Must Fall and being an active community leader. We the people is a voluntary association formed to mobilise citizens to continuously participate in democratic governance and elections.

Steven Nkonyeni and Tebello Letsoalo activists from Activate Change Drivers reflect on 30 years of democracy being born post-1994. They highlight the importance of voting and how voting protects the health and future of democracy.

Activist, youth leader and members of Rise Mzansi's National Leadership Collective Irfaan Mangera says South Africa needs new leaders who are capable enough to a progressive democracy. He was speaking on TimesLIVE's orginal podcast 30 years of Democracy. Mangera shares insights into growing up a born free and his role in activisim and joining a political party.

Alvina Mahlangu was born and raised in South Africa in the 1960s when apartheid was still in effect. She is currently employed as a housekeeper for a media company. She talked about her experience growing up in South Africa during apartheid, her first election, and why she believes crime and violence against women and children were lower in the country during apartheid.

Member of the Democratic Alliance (DA) and former mayor of Johannesburg Dr Mpho Phalatse says she wouldn't have joined the DA in the Helen Zille era. She was reflecting on the past three decades from being a medical doctor to joining a political party. This is a TimesLIVE original podcast