Sunday World Podcasts

Rirhandzu "Letty" Ngobeni shares her inspiring story of resilience, courage and determination in the latest episode of Unsung Heroes. Watch her remarkable story on the Sunday World Podcast's Unsung Heroes documentary.

The EFF & SACP are working together to establish a joint working group. This has seen both parties meet for the 'Conference of the Left' to forge a way forward. Vuyolwethu Zungula, the leader of the African Transformation Movement shares his views on these development, noting that he views this as an exclusion against his party, the ATM.Zungula has been the primary force behind the Pha...

Lukhona Mnguni has entered the Johannesburg mayoral race, promising to deal with corruption on the "Vote amasela out" slogan. Lukhona is a former political analyst/commentator, who recently joined Rise Mzansi, a party known by a leadership that is mainly composed of former professionals hailing from various industries. In this conversation we cover various themes, from illegal vendors in...

The Chinese Ambassador, Wu Peng is in conversation with John Bailey, a renowned and seasoned journalist who is also the owner of Sunday World. This conversation follows from recent reports about China's implementation of a sweeping zero-tariff policy for African nations, except for one country being Eswatini. The policy, which is in effect from May 1, 2026, until April 30, 2028, exempts qualif...

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 in...

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...

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 votin...

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. Docto...

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...

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 pertain...

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