Real Problem with Chester Missing

South African politics: where when we say we’re looking for "megabucks," we literally mean actual impalas. This week, puppet-master (and literal puppet) Chester Missing dives into the chaos of the Madlanga Commission, where suspended Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is currently playing a high-stakes game of "It Wasn't Me." From allegations of 20 gifted impalas and bags of cash to the most "un-hideable" evidence in SAPS history—an alleged sponsored Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) for a top general—this testimony is wilder than a KZN nature reserve. Why were 121 dockets hidden? Why is Sibiya sandwiched between two men named Fannie? And is the "Big 5" a crime syndicate or just a very expensive shopping list for Cat Matlala? It’s corruption, cosmetic surgery, and a whole lot of flim-flam. Pull up a chair—the tea is hot, the booty is fake, and the irony is thick enough to stop a bullet.

How do you fight crime when the people stealing are your co-workers? Chester Missing sits down with Dereleen James, ActionSA MP and the "firebrand" of the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee into police corruption, to expose the rot within the SAPS and Parliament. From Robert McBride’s scandalous WhatsApp leaks and "money bags" in bags, to Panyaza Lesufi’s hotel habits and President Ramaphosa’s "amnesia," no one is safe. Dereleen reveals the shocking "behind-the-scenes" of Parliament—where politicians take selfies with criminals during lunch breaks and "professionalism" is used as a shield for a R500 million heist. In this episode, we dive into: The Big Five Cartel: Why the police generals are terrified of Dereleen reading their WhatsApps. The "Millionaire Cops": Discussing the "007" runners and the loot that's "dilute." The BBL Scandal: Wait, did a senior police officer get a Brazilian Butt Lift on the cartel’s dime? Ramaphosa’s Silence: Why has the President "switched off" like a Home Affairs computer? The Death of Hope: Can the SAPS be fixed, or is it "unfixable like Cola Barnard’s hair"? If you think the criminals are on the streets, think again—they’re in the precinct. Watch/Listen to the most honest conversation about South African corruption yet!

Johannesburg has officially run out of water, and Chester Missing is not holding back. From Premier Panyaza Lesufi checking into hotels to bathe while the rest of the province stinks, to the systemic collapse of infrastructure, this episode of Real Problem dives deep into the "aroma" of South African politics. Chester roasts the ANC’s incompetence, the EFF’s alleged tender scandals, and the DA’s bucket system, proving that whether you're being "screwed by a talking dildo" or "hijacked by an aroma," the citizens are the ones left high and dry. If you thought Day Zero in Cape Town was bad, wait until you hear Chester’s take on Joburg’s "City Lodge" Premier. In this episode, we discuss: Panyaza Lesufi’s Hotel Habit: Why the Premier is more "Holiday Inn" than "Gauteng." The Infrastructure Collapse: Why leaks, looted funds, and lack of maintenance led us here. Political Accountability: From the Giyani water heist to Julius Malema’s alleged millions. The Election Year Reality: If this is the ANC trying to look good, we’re all in trouble. Don't go to Joburg—you can smell the criminals coming from a mile away. Watch/Listen now!

Is it really a mystery, or are we just looking in the wrong places? In this episode of the Real Problem with Chester Missing Podcast, we dive deep into the strange and sudden disappearance of everyone’s favorite loud-mouthed puppet. Conrad Koch joins us (well, mostly) to discuss the rumors, the "leads," and the hilarious chaos left in the wake of Chester going AWOL. We break down the "real problem" behind the disappearance and whether Chester is actually missing

This week’s South African news was completely unhinged — so Chester Missing explains it all. From Witness F refusing to appear at the Madlanga Commission, to Judge Madlanga shutting down the nonsense, the Israeli diplomat being kicked out of South Africa, King Dalindyebo’s international embarrassment, Melania Trump’s documentary drama, Thabo Bester’s prison chaos, the DA’s R100 million Cape Town wall, and Paul Mashatile’s son almost landing a massive Gauteng tender — this episode breaks down the madness with satire, facts, and zero patience for corruption. If you’re trying to understand South African politics, police corruption, diplomatic drama, and the DA vs ANC circus — without losing your sanity — this episode is for you.

The Madlanga Commission into police corruption didn’t just expose rot — it blew the doors off. This week, KZN Hawks boss General Senona appeared before the commission and delivered one of the most disastrous performances the commission has ever seen. From secret meetings with alleged crime boss Cat Matlala, to WhatsApp messages sharing sensitive police and presidential information, to a jaw-dropping “business deal” involving his own son — this testimony raised terrifying questions about how deep corruption runs inside the SAPS and the Hawks. In this episode of Real Problem with Chester Missing, Chester breaks down exactly what happened, who said what, why it matters, and how a man meant to fight organised crime ended up looking like part of it. If you’re confused by the headlines — this episode explains everything.

In this episode of REAL PROBLEM with Chester Missing, Chester breaks down the explosive testimony of Witness E at the Madlanga Commission into police corruption. Witness E appeared virtually and accused Senzo Mchunu of political interference, intimidation, and attempts to influence police investigations. The testimony has put the Minister of Police under intense scrutiny and raised serious questions about the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team and the handling of the Sindiso Magaqa murder. With municipal elections approaching, this episode explains why Witness E’s evidence matters and what it could mean for policing and accountability in South Africa.

South Africa’s ad hoc parliamentary committee into police corruption was meant to bring accountability — instead it exposed just how broken the system really is. In this episode of Real Problem with Chester Missing, Chester unpacks the chaos of the hearings: explosive testimony from Robert McBride, shocking admissions by senior police officials, the Cat Matlala scandal, blue-light abuse, missing evidence, dodgy tenders, and MPs more offended by facial expressions than corruption. From Parliament arguing like Grade 5s to a senior cop not knowing what a SWOT team is, this committee revealed why crime is out of control and why trust in the police in on the verge of collapse. If you’re wondering what the hell is going on in South Africa — this is the explanation.

The Democratic Alliance is fighting itself in public — and it’s getting ugly. In this episode of Real Problem with Chester Missing, Chester breaks down the explosive fallout between John Steenhuisen and Dion George, after Steenhuisen asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire a DA cabinet minister without warning, explanation, or consultation. Why was Dion George removed? Who actually runs the DA — Steenhuisen or Helen Zille? Is the DA genuinely opposing the ANC, or quietly propping it up inside the GNU? We unpack: The DA’s internal power struggle (FedEx vs party leader) Why the DA got outplayed in GNU cabinet negotiations The credit-card scandal, donor trust, and internal secrecy Whether this saga proves the DA’s leadership culture is broken How this fight affects the DA’s upcoming elective conference and local elections If you’re confused by what’s happening inside the DA — don’t worry. Even the DA seems confused. Welcome to South African politics, where coalition government means Democratic Voetsek.

This week’s Ad Hoc Committee exposed just how broken South Africa’s policing and oversight systems really are — so Chester Missing did what SAPS couldn’t: make sense of it. In this episode of Real Problem with Chester Missing, Chester takes a sharp, satirical look at what police generals told Parliament about political interference, missing dockets, and the shutdown of the Political Killings Task Team — all while asking how a system this dysfunctional was ever meant to fight organised crime. It’s the serious stuff, explained with jokes, frustration, and the kind of clarity only a puppet can bring.

In this episode of Real Problem with Chester Missing, we break down why Gwede Mantashe should resign — and what the ANC’s half-empty January 8 birthday celebration really tells us about the state of South African politics. From ANC corruption, service delivery failures, and General Mkhwanazi’s explosive revelations, to Gwede Mantashe’s shocking comments on unemployment and the deliberate confusion around BEE, this episode explains why the ANC leadership has completely lost touch with reality. We unpack how corruption hollowed out Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment, why inequality in South Africa remains racialised, and how political elites protect each other while ordinary South Africans pay the price. This is not about being anti-transformation — it’s about calling out incompetence, arrogance, and leadership that actively makes things worse.

This week’s Ad Hoc Committee exposed just how broken South Africa’s policing and oversight systems really are — so Chester Missing did what SAPS couldn’t: make sense of it. In this episode of Real Problem with Chester Missing, Chester takes a sharp, satirical look at what police generals told Parliament about political interference, missing dockets, and the shutdown of the Political Killings Task Team — all while asking how a system this dysfunctional was ever meant to fight organised crime. It’s the serious stuff, explained with jokes, frustration, and the kind of clarity only a puppet can bring.

Donald Trump attacked South Africa using a badly researched PowerPoint — after South African right-wing groups actively lobbied him with the fabricated “white genocide” narrative. In this episode of Real Problem with Chester Missing, we unpack how race-grifting activists undermined their own country, hurt farmers, and embarrassed South Africa on the global stage. From Trump threatening to steal Greenland and kidnapping Venezuela’s president, to Elon Musk pushing fear-mongering nonsense about minorities, this episode explains why Trump doesn’t care about South Africa, why America isn’t a saviour, and why foreign strongmen don’t protect anyone except themselves. We also look at South Africa’s messy non-alignment policy, dodgy military posturing with Russia, China and Iran, and why choosing sides like it’s a football derby is dangerously stupid. It's another episode of REAL PROBLEM with Chester Missing. Mock racists. Defend democracy. Think for yourself.

Welcome to 2026, South Africa — and it’s already a mess. In this explosive opening episode of the year, Chester Missing breaks down global chaos and local nonsense: Donald Trump invading Venezuela for oil, South Africans cheering on international crime, the ANC lecturing America on international law, the DA’s Cape Town housing hypocrisy, Gwede Mantashe giving job advice with 64% youth unemployment, and why KZN is about to become absolute mayhem. We also look ahead to Julius Malema’s court date, Cat Matlala’s prison shuffle, the Madlanga Commission fallout, and why this election year is going to drown us all in political nonsense. Sharp satire. Real issues. No mercy. Welcome to 2026 — let’s get into it.

In this episode of Real Problem with Chester Missing, Chester is joined by award-winning journalist and Debrief Network founder Qaanitah Hunter to unpack why Donald Trump’s unapologetic racism may have accidentally forced the world to rethink how it treats Africa.

The ANC’s National General Council was meant to be about “renewal” — instead it exposed chaos, corruption, and an ugly leadership fight. Chester Missing breaks down the real NGC outcomes, from Fikile Mbalula and Paul Mashatile’s succession battle to cadre deployment, municipal corruption, and the Madlanga Commission report the President won’t release. Political satire with real consequences for South Africa.

Chester Missing (a “ball of latex with trust issues”) interviews DA MP and former NPA prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach, fresh from Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating General Mkhwanazi’s police corruption allegations. Breytenbach doesn’t hold back: she argues that almost nobody has told the full truth in the hearings, challenges Senzo Mchunu’s “recording” claim as an exaggeration, and unpacks the Cedric Nkabinde affidavit fiasco where sworn evidence was effectively withdrawn and replaced. The conversation also covers the chaos around Cat Matlala, the extraordinary Hawks helicopter protection, why South Africa’s justice system can feel “hijacked by criminals,” why President Ramaphosa still hasn’t been called, and how Parliament tries to turn commission-style drama into recommendations that actually land.

AfriForum and co's racial nationalism debunked. In this episode we unpack what an Afrikaner actually is, why Afrikaner identity got tied to whiteness and victimhood, how religion and “chosen people” theology fed into apartheid, and why the “white genocide” and farm murder panic is nonsense. We also look at AfriForum and Solidarity’s role in rewriting history, their Trump romance, and how white fragility keeps recycling the same old fears in 2025.

Chester Missing tears into the ANC’s NGC in Boksburg — the ultimate gathering of South Africa’s most chaotic political characters. From Ramaphosa sweating through his “renewal” speech, to Mashatile positioning, to Witness D’s assassination, to Mahlengi Bengu’s wild spin about ANC finances, Chester unpacks the corruption circus, the Madlanga fallout, and why the ANC is basically a sinking ship steering itself into the ground. If you want sharp, fast South African political satire — welcome to the Real Problem.

Senzo Mchunu hits the Madlanga Commission to explain why he shut down the Political Killings Task Team — while denying any links to Cat Matlala or Brown Mogotsi. Ekurhuleni’s city manager Dr Imogen Mashazi dodges the heat, and Julius Mkhwanazi arrives without a lawyer to deliver the murkiest testimony of the week. Chester Missing unpacks the blue-light scandals, the Ekurhuleni chaos, the ANC–SACP fallout, Duduzile Zuma’s Russia mess, and Trump’s G20 tantrum — all with sharp South African political satire.

Chester Missing tears into the ANC’s NGC in Boksburg — the ultimate gathering of South Africa’s most chaotic political characters. From Ramaphosa sweating through his “renewal” speech, to Mashatile positioning, to Witness D’s assassination, to Mahlengi Bengu’s wild spin about ANC finances, Chester unpacks the corruption circus, the Madlanga fallout, and why the ANC is basically a sinking ship steering itself into the ground. If you want sharp, fast South African political satire — welcome to the Real Problem.

Vuzimusi “Cat” Matlala, the Burberry Bandit himself, appeared before the ad hoc committee… in a prison. Only in South Africa do we send politicians to jail to investigate crime and somehow the criminals are still in charge. Chester Missing breaks down the Big 5 corruption saga, Cat Matlala’s woolies-bag bribes, why Bheki Cele suddenly has bus-tire marks on his suit, and why Donald Trump wants SA kicked out of the G20. From tenderpreneurs to Burberry drip to Trump’s fake white-genocide nonsense — this is South African politics at its most unhinged. Like, share, subscribe, and bring your own Woolworths bag.

South Africa’s politics are off the rails. Chester Missing sits down with Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh (SMWX) and Simmi Areff to unpack Ramaphosa ducking the ad hoc committee, the GNU acting like an ANC–DA marriage, and why MK is pure chaos but still growing. We break down corruption, Phalaphala, the collapse of real opposition, and how new media is shaping politics more than parliament. Smart analysis, sharp jokes, and the hard truths about where SA is heading.

South Africa just hosted the first-ever G20 on African soil — and somehow we won it, even with Donald Trump trying to derail the whole thing. In this episode Chester Missing breaks down what the G20 actually is, why South Africa matters, and how global inequality is rooted in colonial theft, debt, and climate injustice. From Ramaphosa’s unexpected diplomatic win to Trump’s boycott tantrum, Joburg’s sudden service delivery makeover, MK comrades landing up in Russia, and the hypocrisy of the global economy — Chester explains it all with comedy, honesty, and zero fear. If you want South African politics unpacked with jokes sharper than a Verimark knife, this is your episode.

Chester Missing explains how Senzo Mchunu's chief of staff lied to parliament in his affidavit about when meetings had been arranged between Mchunu and alleged corruption middle man, Brown Mogotsi. You know things are bad when politicians think you are too dishonest! Like the news, but much funnier. …

This week on The Real Problem with Chester Missing, we dive deep into South Africa’s police and politics with journalist Tara Roos and comedian JamJam. From the Shadrack Sibiya “paper bag” scandal to Lt-Gen Mkhwanazi’s testimony, the Political Killings Task Team, and Senzo Mchunu’s role — we unpack the chaos inside SAPS and the “Big Five” cartels allegedly running it.

Economist Duma Gqubule joins puppet Chester Missing for a brutally funny and sharp take on South Africa’s economy, BEE, and the so-called “manager-class” politics of the GNU. From calling out fake BEE myths to comparing BEE to Kim Kardashian, this episode mixes hard economics with hard laughs. 👉 Watch to the end for Chester’s wild tender joke and Duma’s takedown of John Steenhuisen’s logic.

Chester Missing dives into the police corruption ad hoc committee mayhem with journalist Babalo Ndenze and comic Simmi Areff. From “Cat & Brown” WhatsApps to a New Year’s Eve task-team shutdown, chair-and-water swaps, “third force” spin, and MK vs Julius hypocrisy, we unpack the circus. Plus: DA’s poverty-metric tender plan vs BE, Lucky Montana vs SARS, Zuma legal fees, and Gayton McKenzie inserting himself into every victory lap.

South Africa’s favourite political puppet, Chester Missing, sits down with Lukhona Mnguni, one of the country’s sharpest political minds, to unpack the ANC’s collapse, the Mkhwanazi revelations, police corruption, and why Ramaphosa’s presidency is “more broken than Gigaba’s wedding vows.

Investigative journalist Peter-Louis Myburgh tells Chester Missing how he was offered a R60 000 bribe to bury a corruption story — and exposed the scammers instead. From tender kickbacks and state capture to why Daily Maverick journalists strip for the truth, this hilarious yet hard-hitting episode dives into South Africa’s bribe culture, crooked CEOs, and the journalists brave enough to say no.

Journalist Samkele Maseko tells Chester Missing why the ANC and DA are “the same thing, different label,” how the black middle class owns nothing, and why South African politics is “for stupid people.” Sharp insights meet savage satire.

South Africa’s police are on trial at the Madlanga Commission into Police Corruption — but is it justice, chaos, or just comedy? Puppet political satirist Chester Missing and journalist Rebecca Davis tear into the shutdown of the Political Killings Task Team, the rise of Brown Mozi, “Funny Business” in SAPS, and Helen Zille’s latest bizarre one-liners. Sharp analysis meets outrageous humour in this unfiltered look at the circus of cops, cronies, and corruption.

Ep 22: South African politics is on fire — and Chester Missing brought the matches. In this episode, Professor William Gumede unpacks the real challenges facing our democracy, while Chester keeps asking the questions politicians wish he wouldn’t. Smart insight, sharp comedy, and just enough chaos to remind you it’s still South Africa.

Puppet political analyst Chester Missing takes on ANC MP and former Fees Must Fall activist Fasiha Hassan in a satirical showdown. From youth unemployment and corruption to Spur steaks and state capture, Chester asks the questions no one else will, and Fasiha more than rises to the occasion. Sharp, funny, and unfiltered — this is South African politics like you’ve never heard it. 🇿🇦🎤

Episode 20: Struggle icon Dr. Allan Boesak joins Chester Missing for a fiery takedown of South Africa’s political system — from ANC betrayal and corruption to failed revolutions and fake puppet masters. Boesak calls for burning the system down and rebuilding from scratch. Bold, honest, and hilarious!

Top legal journalist Karyn Maughan gives the best overview of SA's justice system you will find on the web, and a heartfelt expose of our utter failure to do justice to those who gave their lives fighting apartheid.

Episode 18: Academic and documentary maker Dylan Valley breaks down the complexity of coloured identity, gives suggestions on how to handle the Open Chat's podcast's racism, Gayton Mckenzie's riding of the issue for political gain and more.

Episode 17: Renowned political economist Moeletsi Mbeki breaks down how Ramaphosa is just a place keeper while the ANC falls even lower, with little to no effective opposition from MK or EFF and the DA itself keeping it in power.

Episode 16: Chester Missing explains that racism is a product of a system, and while we must definitely hold these podcasters who spew bigotry, the system they are backing up requires us all to self reflect.

Episode 15: Lester Kiewit on our why our politicians think it's OK to associate with gangsters and receive gifts, race, 'coloured' identity and Gayton McKenzie's right wing politics.

Episode 13: Herman Mashaba, entrepreneur and head of Action SA, talks GNU, the City of Joburg, the DA and has a fight with Helen Zille live on air.

Chester Missing goes in on the real problem with Nelson Mandela Day and the way in which middle class South Africans and the political leadership of SA are in many ways complicit in maintaining an the world's most unequal status quo.

Ep 12: TSHIDI MADIA on the ANC's dying denial, Mkhwanazi, The White House, BRICS, state capture, Ramaphosa. Blurb: one of the most astute political editors in the country, Tshidi Madia, unpacks Mkhwanazi, the ANC's dying denial, Ramaphosa, and lack of convictions of anyone from apartheid criminals to State Capture corruption. YouTube

Episode 11: broadcaster Koketso Sachane unpacks the hurdles facing Ramaphosa and South Africa in reaction to the 'family meeting' on Sunday 13 July 2025, post General Mkhwanazi's damning allegations. Twitter: @chestermissing FB: @mrchestermissing IG: @theconradkoch TikTok: @theconradkoch www: chestermissing.co.za #podcast #comedy #southafrica #mkhwanazi #chestermissing #funny #ramaphosa youtube

Episode 10: Chester Missing reacts to President Ramaphosa's address to the nation about Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi's damning revelations about police corruption. Twitter: @chestermissing FB: @mrchestermissing IG: @theconradkoch TikTok: @theconradkoch www: chestermissing.co.za youtube

Chester Missing, a puppet, has a podcast, REAL PROBLEM with Chester Missing. Episode 11: broadcaster Koketso Sachane unpacks the hurdles facing Ramaphosa and South Africa in reaction to the 'family meeting' on Sunday 13 July 2025, post General Mkhwanazi's damning allegations. Twitter: @chestermissing FB: @mrchestermissing IG: @theconradkoch TikTok: @theconradkoch www: chestermissing.co.za

Chester Missing, a puppet, has a podcast, REAL PROBLEM with Chester Missing. Episode 9: Dr JJ Tabane and Chester Missing unpack Mkhwanazi's accusations against Senzo Mchunu, the GNU, Ramaphosa, Helen Zille and more. Shot and edited by: Grant Atkinson Producer: Simmi Areff Twitter: @chestermissing FB: @mrchestermissing IG: @theconradkoch TikTok: @theconradkoch www: chestermissing.co.za

Chester Missing, a puppet, has a podcast, REAL PROBLEM with Chester Missing. Episode 8: the crisis that is youth unemployment in South Africa broken down by Clotilde Angelucci and Sibabalwe Nobandla from Youth Capital. Shot and edited by: Grant Atkinson Producer: Simmi Areff Twitter: @chestermissing FB: @mrchestermissing IG: @theconradkoch TikTok: @theconradkoch www: chestermissing.co.za

Chester Missing, a puppet, has a podcast, REAL PROBLEM with Chester Missing. Episode 6: social justice activist and now member of Cape Town City Council Axolile Notywala highlights the struggles of poor people in South Africa and the ways the political elite have utterly failed them. Shot and edited by: Grant Atkinson Producer: Simmi Areff Twitter: @chestermissing FB: @mrchestermissing IG: @theconradkoch TikTok: @theconradkoch www: chestermissing.co.za #podcast #comedy #southafrica #socialjustice #conradkoch #funny #democraticalliance #anc #mkp

Chester Missing, a puppet, has a podcast, REAL PROBLEM with Chester Missing. Episode 6: How to fix basic education in South Africa, behind the scenes in the GNU, and DA economic policy with guest Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube. Shot and edited by: Grant Atkinson Producer: Simmi Areff Twitter: @chestermissing FB: @mrchestermissing IG: @theconradkoch TikTok: @theconradkoch www: chestermissing.co.za