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Taking the Rams by the Horns

Comedy EN ↓ 157 episodes

Veteran journalist and broadcaster Rams Mabote, in association with SowetanLIVE, hosts a weekly podcast that looks at the funny side of news and current affairs. Mabote will take listeners on a journey to the light side of dark. Because life is too short to take the news to heart, and in typical South African style, we choose to laugh so we don’t cry.

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Colleen Makhubele promises guns, grants and boreholes for all 28.03.2024 51:48

New party SARA comes out blazing with promises from here to Malamulele. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How tables have turned against Mapisa-Nqakula 21.03.2024 15:43

National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula seems to be caught out of order. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The DA tries to rig elections via the G7 14.03.2024 13:31

The Democratic Alliance takes silly to new heights SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Soshanguve aircraft flies below the radar 07.03.2024 17:05

How a small aircraft in northern Pretoria has escaped media scrutiny. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rams takes Julius Malema by the horns 28.02.2024 1:05:49

Julius Malema opens up about socialism, xenophobia and Kaizer Chiefs. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The silly season is upon us 22.02.2024 16:55

Meat, food and lies galore as the country gears for elections. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How mucus turned into a circus 15.02.2024 15:57

The day green slime reduced the reds into a joke. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Open Letter To President Cyril Ramaphosa 08.02.2024 13:17

Time for CR to ditch the State Of The Nation Address. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zuma: God’s Greatest Gift to Ramaphosa 01.02.2024 16:44

How Jacob Zuma actions have been good for Ramaphosa. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May The Real Thabi Leoka Please Stand Up 25.01.2024 13:06

How Thabi Leoka doctored herself out of hearts and minds. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Skeptic’s guide to AFCON 18.01.2024 42:20

In this episode, Rams Mabote chats to BBK about the AFCON. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mbalula delivers the real January 8 Statement 11.01.2024 11:21

In this episode, Rams Mabote believes that Fikile Mbalula tells more truths than lies about the ANC. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"X"clusive: Mbalula puts Msimang in his place 14.12.2023 17:18

In this episode, Rams Mabote shares a private letter Fikile Mbalula wrote to Mavuso Msimang. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When friends are dark, days are few for the ANC 07.12.2023 18:17

In this episode, Rams Mabote calls out of the friends of the ANC that have abandoned the party. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Ghost of Buthelezi comes back to haunt the IFP 30.11.2023 12:08

In this episode, Rams Mabote is shocked to learn that Mangosuthu Buthelezi is back. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You get a gift. You get a gift. Everybody Gets A Black Friday Gift 23.11.2023 16:08

In this episode, Rams Mabote dishes out Black Friday gifts to political parties. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JJ Tabane rants his way onto Rams’ studio 16.11.2023 45:32

In this episode, Rams Mabote takes JJ Tabane on his popular rants. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An Idiot’s Guide to Cricket 09.11.2023 48:56

Of fine legs, chokers and inside edges. Rams Mabote takes us on An Idiot’s Guide to Cricket. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The hope and delusion of a Springbok win 02.11.2023 26:45

In this episode Rams Mabote asks if the Bok euphoria makes South Africa delusional. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mmusi Maimane makes clear who is Boss-a of the house 26.10.2023 1:10:00

In this episode catch a wide-ranging chat between Rams Mabote and Mmusi Maimane SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An Idiot’s Guide To Rugby 19.10.2023 41:00

In this episode Rams Mabote takes us on An Idiot’s Guide Of Rugby. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In fairness, “Dr” Lani is not alone in the circus of doctors 12.10.2023 17:52

In this episode Rams Mabote compares “Dr” Matthew Lani to many fake doctors in our midst. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rams takes Redi Tlhabi by the horns 05.10.2023 40:22

In this episode Rams Mabote hosts Redi Tlhabi for a no-holds barred chat. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For Metro FM, there is no such thing as a stupid question 28.09.2023 15:12

In this episode Rams Mabote explains Metro FM’s Twitter poll. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dear Advocate Dali Mpofu, please defend me 21.09.2023 12:07

In this episode Rams Mabote writes an open letter to Advocate Dali Mpofu. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.