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Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi joins Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh for a wide-ranging conversation on life after politics, South Africa’s political landscape and his renewed focus on civil society. In this joint broadcast between SMWX and the African Renaissance Podcast, Ndlozi reflects on stepping away from the political spotlight and outlines his vision for the Batho Pele Convention, community self-reliance and rebuilding public schools. The discussion tackles the Madlanga Commission, Gen. Mkhwanazi’s allegations, Parliament’s ad hoc committee, Phala Phala and accountability in government and the media. Against the backdrop of Ndlozi’s new book, Love and Violence, the two also debate South Africa’s Constitution, the legacy of apartheid, land redistribution and whether constitutional rights go far enough in addressing economic inequality. From Black Consciousness and African unity to independent media and community organising, this conversation explores what freedom means in practice, and how citizens can shape their communities beyond party politics.