Politricking with Tshidi Madia is a podcast that focuses on political news making headlines, Tshidi will be interviewing local politicians and politically invested individuals, from sports personnel to local well-known individuals rounding off political news and how they affect your life.
Politricking with Tshidi Madia: Dr Brigalia Bam, Former IEC Chairperson
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 also calls for a rethinking of policies and leadership skills. She highlights the challenges of policy-making in a post-apartheid society, questions whether the current government has the skills to drive meaningful change, and unpacks the lasting impact of trauma and inequality. Lastly, she speaks about the upcoming national dialogue and highlights the importance and the purpose of the dialogue in the long term.
Politricking with Tshidi Madia is a podcast that focuses on political news making headlines. Tshidi interviews local politicians and politically invested individuals, from sports personnel to well-known local figures, to round off the political news and explore how it affects your life.
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30 Jul 2025
Politricking with Tshidi Madia: Julius Malema, EFF Leader
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 KwaZulu-Natal, tensions in current coalition arrangements, and the lessons of being in government. Malema also addresses his past interactions with former President Zuma, his former allies and his views on other political leaders, and responds to criticisms — all while affirming the EFF’s vision for power and transformation in South Africa
Politricking with Tshidi Madia is a podcast that focuses on political news making headlines. Tshidi interviews local politicians and politically invested individuals, from sports personnel to well-known local figures, to round off the political news and explore how it affects your life.
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24 Jul 2025
Politricking with Tshidi Madia: Helen Zille, DA Federal Chairperson
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 unresolved issues with Health Minister Simelane while addressing the party’s growing public frustration with ANC-led policy decisions, including the NHI and Expropriation Act. She reflects on John Steenhuisen’s leadership and the DA’s performance in national and local government. She speaks about the party’s ambition to become a majority party. She also delves into succession politics and why Paul Mashatile remains a “no-go” for the DA. She addresses the controversy around Andrew Whitfield’s dismissal, and the DA’s strategic positioning on foreign policy—from Washington to Zuma in Morocco. She wraps up the conversation by reflecting on racial identity politics, Liam Jacobs’ departure, and the DA’s evolving relationship with voters.
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Dada Morero
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Ashor Sarupen
Mary Phadi
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