Politricking with Tshidi Madia

In the finale episode of Season 6, Dr Brigalia Bam joins Tshidi Madia in studio to reflect on three decades of South Africa’s democracy — from managing the country’s first democratic elections to the unfinished work of dismantling apartheid. She shares candid thoughts on voter apathy, youth disengagement, gender-based violence, and the trauma that lingers from the past. Dr Bam al...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, EFF Leader, Julius Malema joins Tshidi Madia in studio in a wide-ranging conversation. He begins the conversation by reflecting on the 12 years of the party’s journey — from growth and internal challenges to coalition politics and the road to the 2026 local elections. He opens up about leadership changes in provinces like...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, DA Federal Chairperson Helen Zille joins Tshidi Madia in our Cape Town studios as she opens up about the state of the Government of National Unity as she reflects on the DA’s relationship with the ANC and the political stakes of remaining in the GNU. She shares her reaction to the firing of Minister Nkabane and weighs in on the...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, South Africa’s Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka joins Tshidi Madia in studio and begins the conversation by responding to allegations made KZN Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Advocate Gcaleka discusses the state of governance in the country, highlighting administrative inefficiencies, non-compliance, a trust deficit...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, City of Johannesburg Mayor , Dada Morero  joins Tshidi Madia in studio for a sit down interview. He begins the conversation by reflecting on the motion of no confidence against him and goes on to speak about the relationship they have with ActionSA as the ANC in Johannesburg after their decision to vote for the motion. He explain...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Gauteng Finance MEC and Member of ANC Gauteng Provincial Task Team, Lebogang Maile joins Tshidi in studio. He begins the conversation by sharing his stance on Helen Zille wanting to run for Mayor in the City of Johannesburg. He shares some of the issues that are facing the City of Johannesburg and what residents want. He goes on to sp...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Deputy Minister of Finance and DA Campaign Manager, Ashor Sarupen joins Tshidi Madia in studio for a candid interview on some of issues relating to South Africa and the Democratic Alliance. He begins the conversation by explaining what is currently wrong with BEE and responds to the BEE report by Solidarity. He speaks about the impact...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, with the Umkhonto WeSizwe yet to still elect a new Secretary General. Tshidi Madia took the time to speak to two members of MK Party with opposing views on the leadership style of Floyd Shivambu as Secretary General, following his removal from the position. Both Mary and Patrick begin by sharing their thoughts on the removal of Floyd...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, just a day after the demotion of Floyd Shivambu, Dali Mpofu joins Tshidi Madia in studio for a sit down. He begins the conversation by reflecting on his seven months with the MK Party. He shares what lead to his departure from the EFF. He speaks about the stability of the MK Party and the consistent reshuffle of leadership and goes on...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, as the city gears up for its budget,City of Johannesburg MMC of Transport, Kenny Kunene joins Tshidi Madia in studio to chat about his role as MMC. He starts off the conversation by reflecting on how working in government has been for him. He speaks about the state of roads and traffic lights in the city and what his plan of action is...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, ANC Chief Whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli joins Tshidi Madia as the country gears up for Budget 3.0. He begins the conversation by reflecting on the 8 months of GNU in parliament and goes on to speak about the lessons learnt during this period. He speaks about the budget and the role played by all members of parliament to make sure the budget i...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Ekurhuleni Mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza joins Tshidi Madia in studio. Just a year into his role, he speaks about how the role has been for him. He goes to reflect on the motions of no confidence against him and how he has survived them. He explains why he had to remove EFF Councillor , Nkululeko Dunga as MMC Finance and how that has i...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, EFF National Spokesperson and Member of Parliament, Sinawo Tambo joins Tshidi Madia in studio. Dubbed as the VAT police by Sihle Lonzi after what many have called a Sinawo and EFF victory following the VAT hike being overturned. Sinawo begins the conversation by reflecting on this decision and where the future of the budget stands. He...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, just days after the VAT increase has been scrapped, IFP National Spokesperson, Mkhuleko Hlengwa joins Tshidi Madia in studio. He defends their decision to vote in favour of the fiscal framework. He shares why the IFP is calling for a GNU budget committee. He speak about the role and work of the clearing house. He speaks about serving...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, ACDP Leader, Reverend Kenneth Meshoe, a man who has been on South African ballot since 1994 joins Tshidi Madia in studio to reflect on working in parliament for the past 30 years and how different it is under the GNU. He shares why his party didn’t join the GNU. He speaks about the ACDP party members visiting Israel. He reflects...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, as they edge closer to their two year anniversary , Rise Mzansi National Chairperson, Vuyiswa Ramakgopa joined Tshidi Madia to share the party’s position on the current political climate. She begins the conversation by speaking about the GNU. She emphasises the need for the GNU to come up with a governance framework. She reflect...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, as the country sits in limbo on the future of budget of country and the GNU, COSATU President , Zingiswa Losi joined Tshidi Madia to share the federation’s position on the current political climate. She begins the conversation by speaking about the budget vote and the GNU. She emphasises the need for The President to exercise hi...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, UDM Leader and Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Bantu Holomisa joins Tshidi Madia for a sit down in studio. A man considered to be an elder in politics and having experienced both the GNUs that have existed in South Africa. He opens the conversation by sharing his thoughts on the current government national unity and...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Dean Macpherson joins Tshidi Madia for a candid discussion. He opens the discussion by reflecting on the lessons learnt from being part of the GNU as the DA and says that the party hopes they can better approach any future coalition agreements. With only just two weeks since the budget was presented before parliament after the initial...

In this week’s episode of Politricking, Tshidi Madia speaks with ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula about budget and foreign policy clashes with their GNU partner, the DA. Mbalula also discusses the state of ANC branches and the succession debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, with President Cyril Ramaphosa expected to provide guidance on the implementation of the Bela Act. Tshidi Madia spoke to Minister of Basic Education and DA official, Siviwe Gwarube, who shared her thoughts on the act and the submissions she has made to the President. She also shared her thoughts on the GNU and how it has been transiti...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, as the South African Communist Party hosts its 5th Special National Conference, the General Secretary of the SACP, Solly Mapaila joined Tshidi Madia in a no holds barred interview where he started of by clarifying why the SACP is going ahead with the decision to contest independently in the next local government elections. He also spo...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, with only just a few days before the EFF(Economic Freedom Fighters) go into their third National People’s Assembly whereby they expected to elect the new leadership that will serve the party for the next five years. The outgoing Secretary General of the EFF, Marshall Dlamini, joined Tshidi Madia in studio to chat about the readiness of the...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, as the ANC women’s league gears up for it biggest march yet since 1956 to Union Buildings and this time around they are calling on their own government to take action against issues that have gripped the country over the last few years and more so recently. Tshidi Media is joined by the ANC Women’s League Secretary General, Nokuthula Nqaba,...

On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia: Having been an eyewitness to the dramatic shifts in political power in South Africa, Mathews Phosa penned a book to share some of these moments that shaped the politics of this country. He joins Tshidi in studio to share some nuggets from the book as he reflects on the different leaders he had the opportunity of working with and the relatio...