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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…
4 months, 4 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…
5 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 …
5 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…
5 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…
6 months, 3 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 …
6 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…
7 months, 1 week 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…
7 months, 1 week ago
The Diplomatic Snub: Unpacking Trump’s G20 Boycott
Episode 48
As South Africa prepares to host the G20 and its presidency to the United States, President Donald Trump announced its decision to boycott the summit…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Johannesburg Deserves Better: Redi Tlhabi on Lost Potential, Vision, and the City’s Future
Episode 47
In this episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi reflects on Johannesburg, a city rich in promise, the economic heart of Southern Africa, yet hel…
7 months, 4 weeks ago