Podcast
African Renaissance Podcast
Episodes
- Episode 46 - Ringo Madlingozi: 30 Years of Music, Life Lessons and Nation Building
Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Ringo Madlingozi on 30 years since the release of his first album in 1996. From the origins of his distinctive sound and his early years…
- Episode 45 - George Galloway: South Africa, War and the Changing Global Landscape
In conversation with George Galloway on South Africa, the anti-apartheid struggle, Nelson Mandela, international politics and the changing global landscape. Galloway reflects on hi…
- Episode 44 - Carol Steinberg: Nugent Commission, SARS Governance and the Rebuilding of SARS
In conversation with Carol Steinberg SC on the Nugent Commission and its investigation into the governance, leadership and institutional challenges that affected the South African…
- Episode 43 – Dr Pali Lehohla: Democracy, Education and the Economy.
"South Africa Is Heading for a Crisis by 2050" In conversation with Dr Pali Lehohla, on the major questions shaping South Africa’s future, from the economy and education to demogr…
- Episode 42 – Former Justice Edwin Cameron: Decriminalising Drugs, Land Reform And SA Constitution
In conversation with former Constitutional Court Justice Edwin Cameron on justice, crime, prisons, drugs, democracy and the future of South Africa. Justice Cameron explains his arg…
- Episode 41 – Lindiwe Zulu: uMkhonto weSizwe, Patriarchy, Governance & Small Business Realities
In conversation with Lindiwe Zulu on her experiences as a young South African, her journey into exile, her education in the Soviet Union, and her time at Solomon Mahlangu Freedom C…
- Episode 40 - Prof. Zine Magubane: How Class, Capitalism & Race Shaped Women's Rights
In conversation with Prof. Zine Magubane on the history and sociology of women's struggles in South Africa, from the colonial period to the present. The conversation examines the s…
- Episode 39 - Dr Naledi Pandor: Leadership, Education And South Africa’s Future
In conversation with Dr Naledi Pandor on the importance of education, the development of South Africa’s education system, teacher preparation, and the challenges that remain in bui…
- Episode 38 - Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma: Exile, Leadership & South Africa Today
In conversation with Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi explores the extraordinary life and political journey of one of South Africa's most prominent leaders. The conve…
- Episode 37 - Jenerali Ulimwengu: Pan-Africanism, African Freedom & The Struggle to Remember Who We Are
Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and Jenerali Ulimwengu explore the history, meaning and future of Pan-Africanism, and the urgent question of how Africans can reconnect with the history, ideas…
- Special Broadcast – Mbuyiseni Ndlozi on Trip to Iran & Funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
In this Special Broadcast of the African Renaissance Podcast, Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi reflects on his recent visit to the Republic of Iran and shares insights from his experience on th…
- Episode 36 - Prof. Achille Mbembe: Why Africa Is Still Not Free After 70 Years
In conversation with Prof. Achille Mbembe on some of the most important questions shaping Africa's future.
- Episode 35 - Dr Lwazi Lushaba: Why Africa Must Rethink Decolonisation, Science & Power
In conversation with Dr Lwazi Lushaba, we explore some of the most important philosophical questions shaping Africa and the world today.
- Episode 34 - James Ngcobo: The Art of Storytelling, Theatre, Film & South Africa's Creative Future
In conversation with James Ngcobo, acclaimed theatre director, writer, producer and one of South Africa's leading creative minds, we touch on the power of storytelling and why stor…
- Special Broadcast - Prof. Noor Nieftagodien: What Is Driving South Africa's Immigration Debate?
In conversation with Prof. Noor Nieftagodien, historian, author, and academic, this episode explores one of the most debated and emotionally charged issues in contemporary South Af…
- Episode 33 - Saida Ali: Women, Power & the Future of Africa
In conversation with Saida Ali, we explore the role of women in shaping Africa's future and the importance of leadership, community, and collective action across the continent. We…
- Episode 32 - Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse: Music, Liberation and the African Renaissance
In conversation with Ntate Sipho Hotstix Mabuse on Music, Liberation and the African Renaissance. Sipho Mabuse known professionally as "Hotstix", is a South African singer-songwrit…
- Episode 31 - Charles Nqakula: The Alliance Crisis, MK Party, Police Corruption and South Africa's Political Future
In conversation with Charles Nqakula on The Alliance Crisis, MK Party, Police Corruption and South Africa's Political Future.
- Episode 30 - John Kani: Arts, Hollywood, Pan-Africanism and the future of storytelling
In conversation with the Legendary actor, playwright, and activist Ntate John Kani. Kani joins Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi for a powerful conversation on theatre, Hollywood, African story…
- Episode 29 - Dr Jonathan Butler: Childhood Fame, Addiction, Faith and Music.
In conversation with Dr Jonathan Butler. He opens up about childhood fame, addiction, faith, music, and the journey behind one of South Africa’s most iconic voices. Jonathan Kenne…
