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Epstein Files: What Emails Reveal About Jacob Zuma’s London Dinner
Episode 58
When newly released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein were published in January, journalists around the world began searching for any local connec…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Wanted ‘drug trafficker’ from Bulgaria is personal trainer at South African gym
Episode 57
In 2023, I reported on individuals from Bulgaria, wanted in other countries over crime issues, who may be in Cape Town, South Africa. Now it turns ou…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Hasn’t the Police Minister Been Fired? Inside the Madlanga Commission
Episode 56
Why do South Africa’s most powerful leaders refuse to act, even in the face of crisis?
In this episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi speaks to…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
When Power Becomes Paranoia: Redi Tlhabi on Trump and the Weaponisation of the State
Episode 55
In this episode of the Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi traces a familiar and dangerous pattern in modern leadership: paranoia as power. From Silvio Ber…
3 months ago
Is the UN still relevant?
Episode 54
Listen as Redi Tlhabi speaks with political scientist and PARI executive director Sithembile Mbete about the United Nations at a
moment of deep, deep …
3 months, 1 week ago
“The Donroe Doctrine”: Redi Tlhabi and Tony Karon on America’s Return to Gunboat Diplomacy
Episode 53
In a searing conversation, Redi Tlhabi is joined by journalist and editor Tony Karon to interrogate what Washington calls a “limited military operati…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Inside the B20 Breakthrough: Redi Tlhabi Talks to Cas Coovadia
Episode 52
Redi Tlhabi sits down with B20 Sherpa Cas Coovadia to unpack the summit’s strong outcome, the real barriers to mobilising capital for a just transiti…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Why did the DA decide to fire its Environment Minister Dion George?
Episode 51
When John Steenhuisen abruptly removed Environment Minister Dion George and replaced him with DA spokesperson Willie Aucamp in mid-November, it left …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
A New Deal for African Debt? Trevor Manuel Makes the Case
Episode 50
As G20 leaders gather in Johannesburg, former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel joins Ferial Haffajee on Power Chat, to
unpack a bold new set of proposal…
5 months ago
From New York to Johannesburg: Redi Tlhabi and Mark Heywood on Power, Inequality, and the Urgency of Change
Episode 49
In this powerful episode of The Readiness Report, award-winning journalist Redi Tlhabi sits down with human rights activist
Mark Heywood for an unflin…
5 months ago