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African Renaissance Podcast

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The African Renaissance Podcast hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi provides a stage for vital conversations with actors working to improve the lives of African people. It provides sharp analysis & critique of Africa's social, political & economic history.

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Episodes

Episode 13 - Prof. David Monyae, Mr Na’eem Jeenah: Power and the Fall of American Moral 19.01.2026 1:12:39

In conversation with Prof. David Monyae and Mr Na’eem Jeenah on Oil, Power and the fall of American moral authority.

Episode 12 - Dr J. Luke Wood: Transformation, Education and Africa's Influence 12.01.2026 57:51

In Conversation with Dr J. Luke Wood on Transformation, Education and Africa's influence.

Episode 11 - Prof. Funmi Olonisakin and Dr Kingsley Makhubela: Post-World War II rule-based global order 05.01.2026 46:25

In conversation with Prof Funmi Olonisakin and Dr Kingsley Makhubela on the collapse of the post-World War II rule-based global order, the rise of China and Africa's unrealised power in the emerging world order.

Episode 10 - Lebo Sekgobela: Fear, Purpose and Restoration 29.12.2025 1:09:39

In Conversation with Gospel Singer Lebo Sekgobela reflecting on fear, purpose, restoration and the power of holding on when the world says let go

Episode 09 - Dr Kayode Fayemi: Trump, Nigeria, South Africa & Who Controls the Narrative? 22.12.2025 56:41

In conversation with Dr Kayode Fayemi on Trump, Nigeria, South Africa & Who Controls the Narrative?

Episode 08 - Victor Masondo: The Life, Legacy and Spirit of Bass 15.12.2025 1:20:25

In Conversation with Victor Masondo. He speaks about grief, service, and the moment the bass stopped being an instrument and became a cry.

Episode 07 - Speaker of Parliament, Thoko Didiza: Parliament failing Mkhwanazi, and ANC Top Job 08.12.2025 1:21:24

Today on African Renaissance Podcast, Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi hosts the National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza. She speaks to us on Parliament failing Mkhwanazi, and ANC Top Job.

Episode 06 - Former Minister of Public Enterprise Alec Erwin: 01.12.2025 1:05:55

In Conversation with Alec Erwin, Former Minister of Trade & Industry (1996-2004), as well as Public Enterprises (2004-2008) & Former Deputy Minister of Finance (1994-1996)

Episode 05 - Dr. Frans Cronje On Mbekinomics: Mbekinomics, Economic, Fiscal and Social Achievements 24.11.2025 1:41:38

Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi in conversation with Dr Frans Cronje on the economic, fiscal and social achievements of the first 15 years of democracy in South Africa under Thabo Mbeki and Nelson Mandela.

Episode 04 - Former Eskom CEO Jacob Maroga: Energy, Alleged Eskom Sabotage & Power Politics. 23.11.2025 1:37:51

Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi in conversation with former Eskom CEO Jacob Maroga on Energy, Alleged Eskom Sabotage & Power Politics.

Episode 03 - Edward Kieswetter: Eskom, SARS and the engine room of a Democracy. 10.11.2025 1:30:34

Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi sits down with Edward Kieswetter, SARS Commissioner and one of South Africa’s most respected public servants. From his early days running Eskom power stations to leading the transformation of SARS into one of the world’s most admired revenue authorities, Kieswetter takes us inside the engine room of a democracy.

Episode 02 - John Endres: Talks about the 2 Ages, BEE and the NDR 03.11.2025 1:34:59

Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi in Conversation with South African Institute of Race Relations CEO, Dr John Endres. Endres, talks about the 2 Ages, BEE and the NDR

Episode 01 - Former President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki 27.10.2025 1:10:14

In the premiere episode of The African Renaissance Podcast, Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi sits down with President Thabo Mbeki, the visionary who first articulated the call for an African Renaissance. Together, they explore the origins of this powerful idea, its meaning today, and how a new generation can advance Africa’s renewal. A profound conversation on leadership, unity, and the unfinished work of rec...