Sunday World Podcasts

This interview is hosted by Brutus Malada of The Brutally Honest Conversation, covering a lifespan of a unionist, a man who influenced important events leading to the presidency of Jacob Zuma, a move he later regretted.Zwelinzima Vavi is currently serving as the General Secretary of the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU). One of the revelations that came out this interview is his intention to pass on the batten, after having represented workers as the Deputy Secretary General of COSATU, where he later became the SG (1999 to 2015). As expected, there was no holding back from Brutus, all the important questions were asked, from Zuma's endorsement to the decline of labour unions in South Africa, as well as the looming collapse of the tripartite alliance.1 May is the International Workers' Day and Sunday World has put this podcast episode as a dedicated feature to inform, educate and ignite dialogue about this important subject.

Sello Lediga is an author who has recently published a book, with a unique distribution model. In this conversation with Brutus Malada, a Political Analyst, Sello tells all about his experience with SAFA CEO and Danny Jordan's expiring time in office. Watch and engage in the comments section.

Solly Malatsi was elected the second deputy federal chairperson of the Democratic Alliance (DA) at the 2023 federal congress, he serves as the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, as part of the GNU arrangement.In this conversation with Brutus Malada, we hear about his controversial stance regarding the presence of Starlink in South Africa, which extends to challenges around BBBEE. The second biggest topic of discussion is how the government has unreasonable aspirations, such as bailing out state owned enterprises when there's not enough resources to do so. Solly gives frank and detailed answers to each question posed by Brutus, making this an insightful conversation. INTERESTING READ: https://sundayworld.co.za/politics/sabc-once-again-defends-axing-clement-manyathela-show-as-minister-demands-answers/

Sy Mamabolo, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the  Electoral Commission (IEC) discusses the upcoming Local Government Elections with Brutus Malada. In this episode we cover voter participation at length, especially the youth voting patterns. Mr Mamabolo takes us through the IEC’s historic events, since its establishment, leading to the present-day challenges and plans to introduce electronic voting. The voting registration period is also announced in this episode!This episode was produced in collaboration with the Brutally Honest Podcast.

Nkosindiphile Doctor Xhakaza is the Executive Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni and the ANC Regional Chairperson in Ekurhuleni.In this episode we cover a range of topics, from the dismissal of Nkululeko Dunga as the Ekurhuleni MMC for Finance. Dunga was removed from this executive position in June 2024 due to "unforeseen misalignments" and challenges in passing the municipal budget.Doctor Xhakaza also breaks his silence about his fallout with the EFF, he makes it clear on this interview that he reached a point of no return with the red berets brigade. READ: https://sundayworld.co.za/politics/eff-was-the-rogue-element-in-ekurhuleni-xhakaza/

Mmusi Maimane, the leader of Build One South Africa and Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Appropriations, has a conversation with Brutus Malada on the Sunday World Podcast. In this episode we cover a range of topics, from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA (State of the Nation Address), the stagnant economy crisis together with the youth unemployment challenge. Mmusi also shared his criticism of the governing party’s aging leadership, and says he views this as the root cause of the many challenges faced by the country (South Africa).This episode was produced in collaboration with the Brutally Honest Podcast.

Songezo Zibi, the leader of Rise Mzansi and chairperson of parliament's standing committee on public accounts engages with Brutus Malada on the Sunday World podcast in collaboration with the Brutally Honest conversation. In this episode we cover a range of topics, from Rise Mzansi’s performance in the previous elections, their strategy going forward, the role played by parliament as it pertains to holding government accountable, and how maladministration is the main source of financial wastage in government.

The DA's mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, Helen Zille, is featured in this episode of Brutus Malada's lively and educational discussion.Among the topics covered were the DA's credit card scandal, the government of national unity's difficulties, and corruption as the city of Johannesburg's primary problem.

ActionSA President, Herman Mashaba engages with Brutus Malada a Political Strategist. President Mashaba confronts all issues openly, especially his public conflict with Helen Zille of the DA. Brutus brings up all the burning issues to the discussion; the exodus of ActionSA leaders, the Joburg Mayoral race as it relates to ActionSA’s strategy and many other issues.Watch full episode