A podcast project of the Honours in Journalism and Media Studies programme at Wits University. We Should Be Writing is the sonic manifestation of our student's creative storytelling.
We Should Be Writing
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69 episodes
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A podcast project of the Honours in Journalism and Media Studies programme at Wits University. We Should Be Writing is the sonic manifestation of our student's creative storytelling.
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Publishing Since
9/21/2020
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Recent Episodes
March 5, 2026
Bonus Episode: There's a Zille on my stoep
<p>Since her announcement as the Democratic Alliance’s mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, Helen Zille has dominated national headlines. In this bonus episode of We Should Be Writing podcast, hosts Lulah Mapiye and Bonolo Mokonoto dissect a media meet-and-greet with the mayoral hopeful. </p><p>From her extensive political résumé to her controversial public utterance, we examine why the Democratic Alliance has chosen Hellen Zille as their candidate for the 2027 local mayoral elections. </p><p>Additionally, we discuss the DA’s internal candidate selection process, coalition politics in Johannesburg, and whether voters should be asking not if Zille is qualified but whether she is the right leader for the city at this moment. </p><p>Finally, we take to the streets to hear directly from Johannesburg residents about whether they believe Helen Zille could be the mayor the city needs. </p><p>Listen as we break down the politics, the strategy, and what this all means for the future of Johannesburg. </p><p>Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We Should Be Writing is a podcast brought to you by Wits Vuvuzela, a project of the Honours in Journalism class at the Wits Centre for Journalism. Visit www.witsvuvuzela.com for more of our work and follow @Witsvuvuzela on TikTok and Instagram. </p><p> </p><p>Show Notes: </p><p>Hosts: Lulah Mapiye and Bonolo Mokonoto </p><p>Produced, written and edited by: Lulah Mapiye and Bonolo Mokonoto </p><p>Music: Stoic - Magic</p>
December 12, 2025
Bonus Episode: Inside Joburg’s Punk Underground
<p>Johannesburg's underground punk rock scene has always been about more than simply music. From the beginning, it's been a site of rebellion against injustice and a community for those who dare to go against the norm. </p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode of We Should Be Writing, Mbali Khumalo takes you into this world, with guests from the iconic 1980s rock band Bright Blue, Dan Heymann and Ian Cohen, and one of the bands defining South Africa's punk rock genre today, Lefokolodi. They share how their music is not only about self-expression but about using their voices to change the world.</p><p><br /></p><p>Show Notes: </p><p>Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We Should Be Writing is a podcast brought to you by Wits Vuvuzela, a project of the Honours in Journalism class at the Wits Centre for Journalism. Visit www.witsvuvuzela.com for more of our work and follow @WitsVuvuzela on Tik Tok and Instagram. </p><p><br /></p><p>Hosted, produced and written by: Mbali Khumalo</p><p>Sound editing and episode artwork by: Mbali Khumalo</p><p><br /></p><p>Music credits:</p><p>Alex Productions - Punch</p><p>Bright Blue - Weeping</p><p>Lefokolodi - Butt Hurt</p><p>National Wake – Everybody</p><p>Rage Against The Machine - Killing In the Name</p><p>Ramones - Blitzkrieg Bop</p><p><br /></p><p>Archival audio credits:</p><p>2/10/78 New South African Prime Minister Pieter Botha Press Conference - Associated Press Archive</p><p>Cry Freedom (1978) directed by Richard Attenborough </p><p>“Where did punk start?” directed by Lech Kowalski</p>
December 12, 2025
Bonus Episode: Johannesburg - A world inside a city
<p>This narrative podcast episode is an open letter to a man named Ntate Johannesburg ( Ntate Jozi) who represents The City of Gold. Podcast host, Sechaba Molete gives us a glimpse of the lessons he's learnt about Johannesburg as he reads Ntate Jozi his letter. This thought-provoking audio experience is a just a click away!</p>
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