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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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Is Busisiwe Mkhwebane the Jesus Christ of our times? 14.09.2023 14:12

In this episode Rams Mabote explores how lack of modesty killed Busisiwe Mkhwebane. 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 ANC revives apartheid from the dead. 07.09.2023 11:56

In this episode Rams Mabote finds out that apartheid is not really dead. 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.

Luis Rubiales delivers a kiss of death to his job 31.08.2023 9:20

In this episode Rams Mabote explains why Spanish football boss should kiss his job goodbye. 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 Brics 24.08.2023 12:11

In this episode Rams Mabote explains the good, the bad and the funny of BRICS. 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.

Is the moonshot pact a mission impossible even before launch? 17.08.2023 11:27

In this episode Rams Mabote takes a look at the convention to sign the moonshot pact of opposition 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.

South African potholes are not for the fainthearted 03.08.2023 12:03

In this episode Rams Mabote gives a 10-Step guide of how to survive potholes in South Africa. 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.

Zandile Khumalo puts up a hilarious fight against defence lawyers 27.07.2023 15:04

In this episode Rams Mabote looks at the testimony of Zandile Khumalo at the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. 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.

Radical Economic Transformation on show at a Midrand restaurant 20.07.2023 11:33

In this episode Rams Mabote analyses a R275 000 bill accumulated in less than five hours. 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.

uShaka ILembe: A story of well-toned and sexy people of the 1700s 13.07.2023 19:15

In this episode Rams Mabote joins the bandwagon on millions who are crazy about uShaka ILembe. 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.

Mashatile releases an “unfortunate” statement about police violence 06.07.2023 10:33

In this episode Rams Mabote questions Paul Mashatile’s choice of words after the VIP police drama. 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.

Edwin Sodi: South Africa’s own Vito Corleone 29.06.2023 12:50

In this episode Rams Mabote traces the powerful hand of Edwin Sodi. 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.

Snakes on the Plane in Poland 22.06.2023 27:14

In this episode Rams Mabote wonders about the real truth behind the Poland plane saga. 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.

Could Ace Magashule rise from the political dead? 15.06.2023 11:18

In this episode Rams Mabote explores the road to the demise of Ace Magashule. 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.

Kabelo Gwamanda: South Africa is indeed alive with possibilities. 09.06.2023 9:07

In this episode Rams Mabote looks at the legacy of Kabelo Gwamanda. 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.

Eusebius McKaiser, the King of Vatiekakie, is gone. 31.05.2023 13:24

Eusebius McKaiser is no more. Long live Eusebius. How does one pay tribute to this larger than-life man who died so suddenly. In this episode Rams Mabote pays tribute to Eusebius McKaiser by sharing some of Eusebius' ever lasting moments that highlighted the person, journalist, analyst and thought leader he was. SowetanLIVE · SowetanLIVE Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad...

How Prince Mashele moved from a biographer to a fiction writer 25.05.2023 12:18

In this episode Rams Mabote wades through the lies and denials of an almost biographer Prince Mashele. 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.

12,5-million unauthorised questions about Herman Mashaba’s book 22.05.2023 8:48

In this episode Rams Mabote pages through the controversy surrounding Herman Mashaba’s “unauthorised” biography 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.

Of new books, ponzi schemes and fake qualifications. 18.05.2023 9:40

In this episode Rams Mabote breaks down the shocking stories of the week 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.

Will the real Songezo Zibi rise or fall in 2024? 15.05.2023 24:36

In this episode Rams Mabote speaks to Songezo Zibi about his Rise Mzansi 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.

For the ATM, it seems Manyi is too tight to mention 11.05.2023 10:40

In this episode Rams Mabote looks at Mzwanele Manyi’s move to join the EFF. 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.

Face it, pun intended, Buthelezi owns the IFP 08.05.2023 11:20

In this episode Rams Mabote looks at the election t-shirt fracas in the IFP. 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.

Panyaza’s kitskonstabels hit the ground strolling 04.05.2023 9:12

In this episode Rams Mabote assesses the chances of the new Gauteng crime wardens. 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 Hani’s death drove the Nats into a corner 27.04.2023 35:05

In this episode Rams Mabote speaks to Justice Malala about how Chris Hani’s death nearly derailed Freedom Day. 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.

Blade Nzimande gets slightly more than he asked for 24.04.2023 10:03

In this episode Rams Mabote observes how Nzimande’s search for fame went pear-shaped. 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.

Whisky, sheep and blankets to keep politicians quiet 20.04.2023 16:16

In this episode Rams Mabote scrutinises Members of Parliament gift register. 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.