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Today we pull the threads of the Madlanga Commission’s most chaotic week an evidence leader’s sudden withdrawal, Ambassador (and former minister) Nathi Mthethwa’s death in Paris, and General Dumisani Kumalo’s abrupt illness all while explosive testimony links organised crime, cartel economics, and political power.

@MightiJamieTV joins State of the Nation to map the alleged network: hospital looting, procurement games, “fixers,” and why the opposition’s silence inside the GNU matters. We cut through the noise: what the Commission can surface, what Parliament’s ad hoc committee can and can’t do, and why the real cost is counted in lives not headlines.

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Herman Mashaba doesn’t dodge. In this interview, ActionSA leader lays out a blunt 2026 local election strategy: why six MPs are “boxing like sixty,” how Tshwane is delivering under Mayor Moyo with a fortified back-office, and why Johannesburg is rotten from loan binges to executive pay hike when coalitions reward the wrong actors. He drills into KPIs, firings for non-performance, and the “Green Umbrella” plan to absorb smaller parties instead of bleeding resources across unwinnable wards. Expect straight talk on Helen Zille’s surprise Joburg bid (and why he calls it an insult to DA structures), DA & ANC cooperation, and the non-negotiables ActionSA will enforce in any coalition it leads.

Looking ahead, Mashaba names the metros where ActionSA intends to be the senior partner and explains why they’ll announce mayoral candidates well before voting day. He contrasts functioning coalitions (Tshwane) with dysfunction (Joburg), argues that voters will punish puppet parties and complacent incumbents alike, and hints at a high-profile crime-fighter as a mayoral pick to break criminal syndicates with state power behind the office. If you want spin, don’t press play. If you want the plan numbers, discipline, and where the bodies are buried this is the briefing. Join the movement for a better South Africa.

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War, politics, and propaganda collide. South African journalist Rolene Marks, reporting from Israel, joins State of the Nation to reveal what daily life looks like in a nation at war — sirens, shelters, and constant fear. She breaks down how the October 7 attacks unfolded, why Netanyahu’s government is under pressure, and how South Africa’s case at the ICJ has shaken relations across the Middle East. A direct, unfiltered view from inside the conflict.

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We are excited to invite you to our one-day summit on 13 November, featuring some of your favorite speakers: Prince Mashele, Dawie Roodt, Mandisa Mashego, Dr. Frans Cronje and more. Don’t miss it.

This week’s episode takes a hard look at where South Africa stands today. We are witnessing State Capture 2.0 far worse than the days of Jacob Zuma and the Guptas. The new syndicates are ruthless, stealing not just from SOEs but from hospitals and schools, showing zero morality.

Evidence is surfacing at the Madlanga Commission, but already there’s a fightback: prosecutors resigning, generals “too sick” to testify, and even the shocking death of former minister Nathi Mthethwa in Paris. Meanwhile, political parties remain silent, opposition leaders do nothing, and syndicates grow stronger.

We explore whether South Africa is on the brink of becoming a gangster state like Colombia or Haiti, and what ordinary citizens must do to fight back

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South Africa’s “shadow state” is real and it’s bleeding our hospitals dry. Investigative journalist and author Jeff Wicks joins State of the Nation to unpack how syndicates captured sub-R500k RFQs, siphoned billions from facilities like Tembisa Hospital, and why whistleblower Babita Deokaran was assassinated after freezing suspect payments. We explore the SIU’s findings, Hawks failures (from unexamined devices to freed suspects), political cover, the crossover with violent organized crime, and what must change after the Madlanga Commission.

What you’ll learn
1. How low-value tenders evade scrutiny at scale
2. The enabler ecosystem lawyers, car dealers, accountants
3. Named networks, assets, and where the money lands
4. Why whistleblowers are punished and how to protect them
5. Systemic risks if this model scales under NHI

If you care about healthcare, accountability, and justice for Babita Deokaran, this conversation is essential.

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Welcome to State of the Nation Business, proudly brought to you by Corion Capital.

This week, David Bacher unpacks whether the markets are being conducted by a maestro or if there’s mischief behind the harmony.

Topics we cover:

1. SA shares surge nearly 9% one of the best performers globally.
2. Is it time to learn Mandolin? Why China is back on the radar.
3. The danger of US mega cap tech valuations at stratospheric levels.
4. South African banks like Absa offering 9.5% dividend yields real value?
5. Gold & platinum: a boost for investors but less impact on SA jobs & GDP.
6. SARB’s balancing act: inflation vs. growth, rates vs. stimulus

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For decades, the language of revolution inspired courage and gave us freedom. But today, permanent revolution has become a prison trapping millions of South Africans in poverty, unemployment, and broken systems.

In this State of the Nation weekly update, we argue why the revolution must end and why reconstruction must begin. South Africa doesn’t need slogans, it needs jobs, working schools, safe communities, electricity, water, and real opportunity.

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South Africa has talent, capital markets and great companies so why are we stuck below 1% growth? Rob Rose (founder/editor of Currency News, ex-Financial Mail) joins Mike to strip away spin and map a practical path back to growth. We dig into mixed policy signals that repel investment, how BEE has actually operated in practice, the new employment-equity quotas vs real skills, de-industrialization (steel, autos, ports, power), mining rules that punish exploration risk, and the Starlink licensing own goal. We also zoom out: US–SA trade tensions and tariffs, why China won’t “save” us, BRICS vs the dollar, global debt and what sovereign defaults teach us about credibility. Then we get solutions: scrap counterproductive quotas, allow equity-equivalence, clean up municipal basics, fix mining/spectrum rules, and compete relentlessly for capital. A small slice of global flows would transform SA; here’s how to win it.

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro & Sponsor (Pace Car Rental + subscribe call)
01:08 – Why SA growth feels “stuck” despite real strengths
04:12 – Mixed signals to investors: Mantashe vs “open for business”
07:05 – Generations that have never seen real growth
09:02 – Jobs vs meaning: why policy talks past aspiration
11:10 – BEE in practice: who benefited and how it hurt meritocracy
15:18 – Employment-equity quotas vs skills reality (and growth)
18:44 – Foreign investors want returns, not sentiment
20:36 – Starlink & licensing: case study in self-sabotage
23:15 – US–SA trade friction, tariffs & non-tariff barriers
26:48 – De-industrialisation: power, ports, steel (ArcelorMittal) risks
30:22 – Mining policy & exploration: 100% risk, 74% upside?
33:41 – Municipal collapse as a growth bottleneck
36:09 – China, BRICS & the dollar: why Beijing won’t “save” SA
40:25 – Global debt, inflation & why defaults crater credibility
43:18 – Who’s owed? Bonds, banks & your pension exposure
45:42 – Low-hanging reforms that move GDP fast
50:03 – Local elections & policy reality checks ahead
53:10 – Opportunity cost: how little SA needs from global flows
56:02 – Closing: solutions, optimism & CTA (subscribe + Pace code SONA)

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This week, Mike asks a crucial question, How many more Lt. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazis are out there in our public service? The Madlanga Commission may mark a turning point not driven by media exposés or public pressure, but by public servants themselves standing up to say “enough.”

Mike unpacks why this commission feels different, why Mkhwanazi’s courage matters, and what it could mean for South Africa’s future. He reflects on two decades of normalized corruption, the silence of party-first officials, and why this moment might finally unleash a wave of accountability across the state.

We also explore what a real cleanup would require: breaking liberation-movement thinking, professionalizing government, forcing parties to hold real internal democracy, and voting out local failures. With Helen Zille’s mayoral run reigniting the debate over delivery versus ideology, and the next local government elections just a year away, this could be the start of a domino effect across the country.

This is a call to action to find and support the “next Mkhwanazis,” to honor whistleblowers like Babita Deokaran, and to demand prosecutors, judges, and politicians finally do their jobs. South Africa still has hope but only if we back those who are willing to stand up.

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Julius Malema is one of South Africa’s most talked-about politicians. But behind the fiery speeches and radical politics lies a complex web of business dealings, scandals, and unanswered questions.

In this State of the Nation interview, journalist and author Micah Reddy discusses his explosive book “Malema, Money, Power, Patronage” (co-authored with Pauli van Wyk). We unpack:
1. How Malema rose from poverty to wealth.
2. The questionable tenders in Limpopo and On Point Engineering.
3. The VBS Bank scandal and its victims.
4. Why SARS, the Hawks, and the NPA have failed to hold him accountable.
5. How Malema wields influence far beyond his party’s size.
6. The dangers of coalition politics in South Africa.

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Helen Zille has officially been announced as the Democratic Alliance’s mayoral candidate for Johannesburg and the political battle is about to get intense.

In this weekly update :
1. Helen Zille’s Big Gamble Why her candidacy could be a game-changer for Johannesburg.
2. ANC vs DA Showdown How the ANC will fight to keep control of the city and why the DA is better organized this time.
3. Coalition Chaos & ActionSA How Herman Mashaba’s party and smaller coalition partners could shape the outcome.
4. Why This Election Matters This could be the moment South Africans shift from race politics to delivery politics.

We break down the numbers, the history, and the stakes and explain why this Joburg mayoral race could change South African politics forever.

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Is the US dollar still the world’s unshakable safe haven or has it slipped from “king” to court jester? Mike sits down with Corion Capital’s Head of Asset Allocation, Simon de Plooy, to unpack the dollar’s sharp slide this year, why the rand has been surprisingly steady, and what US tariff shocks could mean for South Africa’s jobs and markets.

What we cover:
1. How the dollar dominates trade, reserves & global indices and why it’s weakening now
2. Fed cuts, a softer US labour market, and the politics vs. policy debate
3. Why the rand has held its ground vs the dollar over 3 years (and what most people missed)
4. Gold, crypto, BRICS: real alternatives or just noise?
5. Tariffs 101 who really pays, and the ripple effects for SA exports
6. Portfolio moves: diversifying currencies, trimming USD, and why SA assets look cheap

Global investor and C5 Capital CEO, Andre Pienaar, joins State of the Nation to set the record straight on the lawsuit making headlines and to share his insights on South Africa’s strained relationship with the US, the ANC’s disastrous foreign policy, and what it will take to avoid targeted sanctions.

We cover:

1. The real story behind the lawsuit against Andre Pienaar
2. Why South Africa’s relationship with the US is at risk
3. The ANC’s embassy vacuum in Washington and poor foreign policy decisions
4. The ICJ case against Israel and its consequences
5. South Africa’s failure to tackle organized crime
6. How sanctions could devastate the economy and how to prevent them

This is a must watch conversation for anyone who cares about South Africa’s economic future, international standing, and security.


Chapters:
00:00 – Intro & Why Andre Pienaar is in the News
02:15 – The Lawsuit: Defamation Case and Amazon/Oracle Background
05:40 – Media Attacks: “Private Intelligence Operative” Claims
07:05 – Andre’s Early Life & South African Roots
10:00 – Working with Nelson Mandela & Founding the Scorpions
13:40 – Building G3 and C5 Capital: “Mission Capital” Not Just Venture Capital
16:20 – Rebuilding SA–US Relations: Why This Matters for Our Economy
20:10 – ANC’s Embassy Vacuum in Washington & Foreign Policy Failures
23:50 – Delegations to Washington: What They Actually Say About SA
27:15 – Risk of Targeted Sanctions Against ANC Leaders
30:45 – The Case Against Israel & Why It’s “Meritless”
34:10 – South Africa’s Crime Crisis vs. Foreign Policy Priorities
37:00 – Lessons from Trump’s National Security Strategy
40:00 – What Ramaphosa Should Do: Put SA First
43:15 – How to Avoid Sanctions & Reset the Relationship with the US
46:30 – Historical Perspective: US Role in Ending Apartheid
49:10 – Mandela’s Relationship with America & Why It Mattered
52:00 – Why SA’s Foreign Policy Is Alienating Its Best Allies
55:30 – Closing Thoughts: Rebuilding Alliances & Putting SA First
57:15 – Outro & Call to Action

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The Mid Langa Commission has finally kicked off — and it’s already dropping bombshells.

In this episode, we unpack the explosive testimony from General Mkhwanazi, including:
1. How the Political Killings Task Team was disbanded and why it matters
2. Crime bosses Kat Matlala & Kati Malefic allegedly getting police protection, blue lights & municipal cars
3. The alleged involvement (or negligence) of top political leaders
4. Why President Cyril Ramaphosa and his two Police Ministers will have to answer tough questions
5. The role of whistleblowers, leaked files, and MPs who exposed confidential information
6. Alarming claims about compromised officials, rogue cops, and judges releasing assassins on bail

We also connect this to the assassination of Babita Deokaran and the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal and explain why this commission could be the final blow to ANC credibility if swept under the rug.

Should Ramaphosa testify publicly? Do you think this will lead to real arrests or be buried like past commissions? Tell us in the comments.

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South Africa’s GNU promised renewal then the budget vote exposed who really holds the cards. We unpack the ANC DA power struggle, the flailing “national dialogue” burning hundreds of millions, commissions that dodge prosecutions, and why investors (and South Africans) have lost patience. Most of this can still be fixed if we professionalise the state and unblock growth basics now.

In this episode
1. The budget vote as leverage (and what it revealed)
2. Why the “national dialogue” became political theatre
3. Crime–politics nexus: inquiries vs. actual prosecutions
4. Tourism + arts as missed growth engines
5. Investment drought: ideology, red tape, zero follow-through
6. The NDP’s “capable state”: still the shortest path to progress

Question for you
What’s the ONE action the GNU must take in the next 90 days to restore trust fix policing leadership, publish a lean budget framework, scrap the dialogue spend, or something else? Tell us below.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has openly admitted that the DA runs municipalities better than the ANC a shocking confession that signals panic inside Luthuli House. In this episode, we unpack what this means for the ANC, the looming local government elections, and the possibility of an early general election in 2027.

We cover:
1. Ramaphosa’s surprising admission and its political fallout
2. The ANC’s desperate call to “stop cooking the books”
3. Why service delivery failures are costing votes
4. The risk of mass looting before power slips away
5. Whether Ramaphosa could be recalled by his own party
6. What this means for opposition parties and the GNU

South Africa is heading for change faster than many think. Grab some popcorn, subscribe, and watch the implosion unfold.

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In this deep-dive conversation with entrepreneur, author, and strategist Daniel Priestley, we break down the principles behind building a scalable, modern business — even in a tough economy like South Africa’s.

What you’ll learn:

-Why entrepreneurship is more accessible (and necessary) than ever
-The “0–30 people, $0–$5M” startup phase every founder goes through
-Lifestyle business vs. hyper-growth business — and why stopping at $1M revenue might be the dream
-How to build demand before launching your product (the waiting list strategy)
-Why personal brands beat business brands 20:1 on social media
-Turning followers into paying customers — community-first entrepreneurship
-The boomer business takeover opportunity: financing your way into a proven business
-Avoiding autopilot living & creating space for visionary thinking
-Why recurring revenue, a strong team, and proprietary assets are the keys to a multi-million dollar exit
-The mindset shift from being the best at everything to hiring people better than you

If you’re serious about building wealth, scaling a business, and eventually selling it for life-changing money — this episode is for you.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction & Guest Welcome
01:30 Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age
04:10 Lifestyle Business & Freedom
06:30 Building Demand First
09:10 The New Business Model
12:00 Mindset Shift & Future of Work
15:00 Creating Demand & The Waiting List Principle
20:30 Capital is No Longer the Main Barrier
23:00 Power of Personal Brand & Community-First Businesses
26:00 Entrepreneurship as a Team Sport
29:00 Becoming a Key Person of Influence
33:00 Opportunity in Boomer Businesses
36:00 Energy & Creativity
38:00 Leveraging Global Time Zones & Arbitrage
41:00 Scorecards & Signal Collection
45:00 Building for Exit & Wealth Creation
48:00 Entrepreneurial Traits & Mindset
52:00 Final Lessons & Call to Action

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Investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh joins State of the Nation to unpack the IDT oxygen plant scandal, how a cash bribe was offered to silence his reporting, why state capture never really ended, and what it will take to fix South Africa’s criminal justice system. We also dig into the wave of hits on whistleblowers/professionals, the futility of endless commissions of inquiry, and the shrinking capacity of newsrooms to do high-stakes investigations.

In this episode:
1. How the IDT oxygen-plant project went off the rails and why it mattered
2. The recorded bribe attempt (a bag stuffed with R200 notes)
3. Hawks/NPA capacity vs. excuses; why strong prosecutions are still rare
4. Assassinations, intimidation, and capture inside law-enforcement
5. Commissions vs. action: what should happen now
6. Can SA still be fixed? Pieter-Louis’s (surprising) optimism
7. Media economics, bot campaigns, and the cost of real investigations

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Timestamps / Chapters

00:02 – Opening: Why corruption is still everywhere
00:27 – Guest intro: Pieter-Louis Myburgh
00:46 – Sponsor: Pace Car Rental (code SONA)
01:06 – Setting the table: From Zuma/Guptas to “outsourced” corruption
01:53 – State capture was never just the Guptas
03:17 – New actors, same playbook: health & other departments
04:02 – Zondo era: the “cleansing moment” we missed
04:30 – Health sector capture & everyday consequences
05:01 – Tip-offs overwhelm: only 10% can be pursued
06:00 – Criminal syndicates & the justice cluster
06:17 – Deep dive: IDT oxygen-plant investigation
07:26 – What IDT is and how the contract went wrong
08:25 – Following the property trail to Waterfall
09:17 – “We can make life better for you”: the bribe approaches begin
10:26 – Spin & smears: media pushback and retractions
11:51 – Friendly coverage and the PR machine
12:39 – “Paid for work not done”: where the money went
13:04 – The bag of cash on the table
13:30 – Documenting the bribe: photos, counting, airtight evidence
15:16 – Who was in the room & why it matters
16:14 – Why bribe a journalist, not a cop? (And why that’s scarier)
17:03 – Are pockets of law enforcement already captured?
17:12 – So what happened next? Status of the players & probes
18:33 – Beyond the bribe: EPWP/IDT labour issues & property flows
19:10 – Daily Maverick gathering: Hawks leadership under fire
20:23 – “Journalists have it easy”? Pieter-Louis responds
21:30 – Evidence standards in real investigations
23:00 – Is our legal bar impossibly high? Or are cases too weak?
24:10 – What winning prosecutions should look like
25:04 – Assassinations & fear: who’s really behind the hits?
26:00 – The KZN allegations & Ramaphosa’s new inquiry
26:54 – We don’t need another commission — we need action
27:47 – Zondo’s own frustration: three years on
28:31 – Investigate now, don’t “study” forever
28:56 – The commission industry problem
30:04 – Was Zondo still worth it? Public awakening vs. zero follow-througH
31:14 – Politics: why failed inquiries cost the ANC votes
31:37 – Can SA still be fixed? The case for optimism
32:31 – Johannesburg as a microcosm — how to turn the ship
33:12 – A national call-up: talent, duty, and belief in SA
33:58 – Media capture, shrinking newsrooms, and ethics under pressure
35:23 – The “real” offer: ongoing access in exchange for silence
36:00 – Why there are so few forensic-grade reporters
37:10 – Platforms vs. publishers: who funds journalism?
38:24 – Why investigative work is costly — but essential
38:46 – Global trends: narrative control and authoritarian drift
39:56 – Ad-market shifts & what it means for watchdog reporting
40:15 – Closing thanks & future episodes
40:36 – Supporters & partners shout-out
41:02 – Production plug: Stream IN Studios corporate video work

Sri Lanka. Bangladesh. Nepal. Each saw youth-driven protests ignite over corruption, inequality, nepotism and mass unemployment and each ended with governments collapsing. In this week’s State of the Nation update, we ask could South Africa be really next?

We break down:
1. The common fuse: endemic corruption + jobless youth + failing services
2. How Bangladesh’s “merit for insiders only” and Sri Lanka’s economic collapse mirror SA
3. Nepal’s Gen-Z revolt and why water outages could be SA’s trigger
4. Why anger is likely to target government failure, not race
5. What must change now: fix the economy, restore services, end cadre deployment

If you care about South Africa’s stability and future, this is essential context.
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South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) was supposed to normalize our democracy but has it delivered? In this discussion.

We unpack:
1. How the ANC–DA bilateral shaped the GNU
2. Why key portfolios like foreign policy & economic policy remain ANC-controlled
3. The missed opportunity of a real national dialogue
4. The risk of ANC regaining a majority in 2026
5. How the US–SA relationship turned into a “diplomatic catastrophe”
6. Why coalition humility is essential for 2026 local elections
7. How decentralisation could unlock better governance

Plus: audience Q&A on common values, nation-building, and mobilising the black middle class. This is a must-watch for anyone who wants to understand the stakes ahead of next year’s local elections and what it will take to finally sweep away the ANC and build a better South Africa.

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Political activist Charlie Kirk was murdered at 31 — not for actions, but for words. In this video, we reflect on what his death means for free speech, democracy, and the culture of debate.

I unpack:

-Why labeling everyone “far-right” or “radical” fuels division
-How disagreement is healthy and necessary in a democracy
-Why South Africa still has space for dialogue — and why we must protect it
-The danger of silencing those we disagree with instead of debating them

This isn’t about left vs. right — it’s about keeping space open for ideas, discussion, and persuasion without fear of violence.

If you value open dialogue and civil disagreement, share this video and keep the conversation going.

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South Africa’s 2026 local elections could be a real turning point—especially in the metros. In this keynote, Cilliers Brink lays out a practical roadmap: private concessions for water & sewage, tech-driven policing (cams, live dispatch), and stable coalitions that sideline chaos.

Highlights
1. Why metros matter most for growth & services
2. Private sector partnerships: ports/rail today → water/sewage next
3. Tech to boost safety & municipal productivity
4. GNU realities vs court wins on NHI, expropriation, quotas, procurement
5. 2026 strategy: ANC needs to be 2nd/3rd in major metros; reform bloc needs a clear mandate
6. “Long obedience in the same direction” — appoint capable officials and back tough calls

If you want functioning cities, reliable water & power, and jobs, watch and share.

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South Africa’s unemployment crisis, a bloated state, and stalled reforms, what would actually move the needle? In this candid interview, Ann Bernstein, Executive Director of the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE), lays out a practical agenda fixing the state, restoring the rule of law, opening markets, enabling private delivery, and creating mass employment (not slogans).

What we cover
1. Why leadership and mission-critical appointments matter (SARS/ESKOM lessons)
2. Rule of law: NPA, JSC, crime & investment confidence
3. Fiscal reality vs. wishful thinking
4. Operation Vulindlela: progress vs. PR
5. Real small-business growth, labour law barriers & collective bargaining extensions
6. Low-skill manufacturing window (SEZs, ports, export jobs)
7. Property rights, NHI/expropriation, and investor signals
8. The role of business: cooperate without being co-opted
8. Why 2026 local elections and capable metros are pivotal

If you want evidence-based ideas not ideology on getting growth and jobs back, watch and share.
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South Africa is at a crossroads. At our Live Breakfast Event, Dr. Musi Maimane lays out a bold vision for a country beyond liberation politics — a future built on values, growth, and opportunity.

From high-speed rail to revive industry, to scrapping race-based policies in favour of education and skills, to building a non-racial centrist coalition that can govern in 2029 and beyond — this is a roadmap for change.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Maimane tackles:
1. Why South Africa must break free from the ANC’s liberation narrative
2. How blended finance can fund massive infrastructure projects
3. Why youth will be the decisive force in the next election
4. The hard truth about our national budget and debt
5. How values, not race, must shape South Africa’s future

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South Africa’s taxpayers are the backbone of this country yet they are treated with contempt.
They pay for everything: roads, schools, hospitals, pensions, the salaries of politicians. And yet, instead of respect, they get potholes, corruption, collapsing infrastructure, and a government that calls them “the problem.”

In this State of the Nation Breakfast keynote, we shine a light on why taxpayers must be treated better if South Africa has any hope of survival.

Inside this keynote:
1. Why the taxpayer is the most important yet most ignored citizen.
2. How government waste, tenders, and broken systems punish honest South Africans.
3. The silence of the GNU while the ANC stumbles toward collapse.
4. Why the Mkhwanazi revelations matter more than yet another “dialogue.”
5. What the private sector is doing to hold the country together.
6. The big question Where is the outrage, and who is fighting for taxpayers?

Key message:
The poorest of the poor are used as a political slogan. The elites enrich themselves through tenders and bailouts. But the people footing the bill — the working, taxpaying South Africans — are never defended. This has to change.

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15 October – Pretoria Breakfast
November (TBA) – Cape Town Breakfast
13 November – Full-Day State of the Nation (Tryst, Johannesburg)

South Africa doesn’t need more excuses. It needs accountability. It needs leaders who understand that without taxpayers, there is no country.

Is President Cyril Ramaphosa still leading South Africa or has he quietly quit his job?

From the collapse of the National Dialogue, to a chaotic foreign policy, a bleeding economy, and spiralling lawlessness, Ramaphosa has become an absent leader at the very moment the country needs direction most.

In this episode of State of the Nation, we unpack:
1. How the National Dialogue collapsed before it began.
2. South Africa’s confused foreign policy stance.
3. The jobs bloodbath as companies shut down.
4. Rising crime and a failing justice system.
5. Why even the ANC itself has been abandoned.
6. What happens when a president “quietly quits.”

South Africa is drifting. The big question: who will step up to lead?
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August 2025 was a big month for global and South African markets — and we unpack it all with David Bacher, CEO of Corion Capital.

From Donald Trump’s tariffs and their surprising market impact, to the rotation away from mega-cap tech stocks, to South Africa’s 37% dollar rally year-to-date, this month’s Corion Report has plenty for investors to consider.

We also cover:
1. Why tariffs haven’t derailed global markets (yet)
2. The lag effect of inflation and interest rates
3. How bond yields are reshaping asset allocation
4. Why South African equities and banks look undervalued
5. The groundbreaking Curo education deal – philanthropy meets finance
6. Sasol’s turnaround, the surge in gold shares, and whether SA’s mining sector could fuel real growth

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What if the future of Wealth, Jobs, and Nations looks NOTHING like the past?

@DanielPriestley

In this conversation, Daniel Priestley bestselling author of Key Person of Influence, Oversubscribed, 24 Assets and co-founder of ScoreApp joins us to unpack why:

1. Every country thinks it’s collapsing alone
2. Small states like Dubai & Singapore are thriving while giants struggle 🇸🇬
3. The industrial age systems of schools, jobs, and governments are breaking down
4. AI, blockchain, and the internet are rewriting the rules of business
5. The professions (law, accounting, IT) face collapse as AI eats 80% of their work
6. Capitalism vs socialism: real experiments in Germany, Korea & Argentina show who wins
7. Why The Simpsons could never be made today
8. The Engels’ Pause & what it teaches us about the painful transition ahead ⏳

This is more than an interview. It’s a masterclass on the new economy, the collapse of old models, and how entrepreneurs can thrive while governments scramble to catch up.

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Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction & setup
0:57 – Meet Daniel Priestley: entrepreneur, author & speaker
2:10 – Global reach: podcasts, books & international influence
3:13 – Oversubscribed, content, and documenting the entrepreneurial journey
4:00 – The world feels broken: why every country thinks it’s alone
5:08 – Why small states like Dubai, Singapore & Switzerland thrive
6:02 – From agricultural age to industrialization
7:15 – Factories, cities & the rise of industrialized systems
8:13 – Homer Simpson as the symbol of job security in the industrial age
8:55 – The internet revolution: decentralization & cloud computing
10:20 – AI, blockchain & democratization of expertise
11:23 – Breaking the 8-hour industrial model & new rhythms of work
12:57 – The total breakdown of industrial systems
14:09 – Small businesses now behave like multinationals
15:22 – Farming innovation: Dyson strawberries & autonomous dairies
17:21 – Uber, logistics & driverless cars reshaping industries
18:20 – Education’s military roots & factory schooling
21:11 – The future of education: plural careers & team-based value creation
25:13 – Feeling pulled in multiple directions: the new way of working
26:28 – Why The Simpsons could never be made today
27:16 – Collapse of professions: law, accounting & IT in the AI era
31:54 – AI overinvestment & the scalability dilemma
33:28 – Countries vs entrepreneurs: when geography no longer matters
37:09 – The myth of the “means of production” in the digital age
41:16 – Wealth taxes & Gary Stevenson’s collapse theory
46:24 – The law of unintended consequences in economics
48:15 – Capitalism vs socialism: counterintuitive outcomes
50:12 – Germany & Korea: real-world experiments in systems
51:19 – Economic Freedom Index: why free economies thrive
53:34 – UK decline: high taxes & excessive regulation
55:10 – Trump’s tariffs & the illusion of job creation
57:13 – Automation & dark factories: productivity without jobs
59:04 – Mining automation & drone diggers in South Africa
1:00:10 – Engels’ Pause: lessons from Britain’s industrial transition
1:02:34 – Thatcherism, economic collapse & the cycle of reform

South Africa is sitting on a political time bomb.

On 6 July 2025, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi shocked the nation with claims linking political killings in KZN to crime syndicates and top politicians even naming the Police Minister.
President Ramaphosa responded with yet another commission of inquiry, while Parliament stalled with an ad hoc committee. But the real story broke wide open:
1. 10 calls from former Police Minister Bheki Cele to a criminal on the day of his arrest.
2. 120 explosive case files handed back to the Political Killings Task Team, containing names of politicians linked to murder and drug cartels.
3. A president under pressure, ministers scrambling, and a government that may not survive the fallout.

This isn’t like past scandals. These files carry names and evidence that could shatter the ANC. South Africa deserves answers, not delays.

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Today Mike Sham sits down with Bonsai Shongwe to compare notes on South Africa’s wild political moment:

– ANC’s “death loop” and why it refuses the obvious “medicine”
– BEE ≠ empowerment? Bonsai’s case for BCE (Black Citizen Empowerment)
– CR17 & Phala Phala: why Ramaphosa stays compromised and can’t “just fire” allies
– MK’s chaos engine and why structure threatens its invisible leadership
– GNU & the small parties: ANC… ANC Angry… ANC Revenge? Where’s the real growth agenda?
– Foreign policy theatre: anti-West posturing vs real trade & investment
– Media reality: why the narrative can’t be stage-managed anymore

We don’t just need cleaner governance—we need a serious pro-growth plan (think 7–10% targets with a HOW), independent institutions (appoint, don’t deploy), and leaders who act.

Chapters:

00:00 – BEE Cannot Work & Podcasters Unite
01:25 – Stages of Grief & the ANC’s Decline
02:56 – ANC in a Death Loop
03:39 – Why Ramaphosa Can’t Fire Allies (CR17 ties)
04:32 – Cyril’s Compromised Position Explained
05:36 – CR17 Money Mystery & Delegate Buying
06:00 – Phala Phala Buffalo Scandal
06:48 – Cyril vs Zuma Leadership Comparison
07:57 – Commissions Sparked by Mkhwanazi
08:53 – Zuma’s Asset-Hiding Strategy
09:41 – Zuma’s Comeback with MK
10:36 – MK Thrives on Disarray
11:01 – Thank You Jacob Zuma? (ANC Below 50%)
12:05 – Why MK Must Stay in Chaos
13:31 – Zuma’s Mission to Oust Ramaphosa
13:59 – Trump & Zuma: Same Playbook
15:18 – Trump’s “Always Get Even” Rule
16:00 – Zuma’s Revenge Politics
16:29 – Why EFF & MK Fear Governing
17:45 – Future of the EFF & Collapse Prediction
18:16 – DA’s Economic Weakness
19:05 – DA’s Pale Economic Policy
20:25 – The Missing 10% Growth Plan
21:31 – ANC Angry, ANC Revenge, ANC Lite
22:25 – Call for a “Crazy Party” to Balance Debate
22:45 – Talks of a Centrist Alliance
23:36 – Small Parties = “Apartheid with Justice” Déjà vu
25:31 – Mashaba’s U-turn & Small Party Woes
27:39 – GNU Trap for Small Parties
28:44 – Small Parties Choose ANC by Default
29:13 – Why Bonsai Rejects BEE
30:29 – BCE vs BEE: Empowering Citizens
31:28 – Why Implementation Won’t Save BEE
32:47 – BEE as a Corrupting Structure
33:48 – How BEE Fuels Politically Connected Corruption
34:30 – Mkhwanazi & the Mlanga Commission
36:09 – Delays & Excuses: No Laptops, No Phones
36:29 – Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee Farce
37:04 – Why Mkhwanazi Struck a Nerve
38:07 – Exposing ANC Corruption
39:35 – Deployment vs Appointment Debate
40:41 – Constitutional Breach: Cadre Deployment
42:04 – Citizens Win When ANC Splits
42:27 – Media & Podcasts Challenge Narrative Control
43:14 – Politicians Can’t Manage the New Media Reality
43:45 – Foreign Policy Confusion & Iran Visit
44:43 – Alliances or Absence?
45:11 – SA’s Empty Foreign Relations
45:48 – Struggle Alliances: The Real History
46:34 – Who Really Supported the ANC in the Struggle
47:23 – Anti-West Ideology Over Trade Reality
47:47 – America & China: True Symbiotic Allies
48:44 – Why SA Won’t Benefit from Global Giants
49:08 – Closing, Bonsai Plug & Next SONA Breakfast Promo

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In the 19th century, the Luddites tried to smash machines to stop industrial progress. They failed.

Today, South Africa faces its own Luddites the ANC. Instead of embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution, connectivity, and freedom, they cling to outdated power structures and policies that hold the country back.

Progress is unstoppable. The question is: will South Africa seize it now, or waste another generation waiting?

Join Mike Sham as he exposes how the ANC is breaking progress and why history shows they cannot win.

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Prince Mashele returns to State of the Nation after his million-view interview and he doesn’t hold back. From calling the National Dialogue a circus, to branding the ANC a criminal enterprise, Prince lays out why he believes the ruling party will crash below 20% in the next local elections, why Ramaphosa is protecting criminals instead of leading, and why South Africa is on autopilot toward disaster.

In this conversation, we unpack:

1. Why South Africans are at a breaking point
2. The cover-ups, commissions, and smokescreens
3. How looting has become the ANC’s exit strategy
4. Why MK is rising and the EFF keeps struggling locally
5. What 2027 could bring: political chaos and the end of Ramaphosa
6. Who (if anyone) can step into the vacuum and rescue South Africa

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00:00 – Prince Mashele Returns
01:08 – National Dialogue or National Circus?
02:13 – Rich Leaders, Poor Nation
03:11 – Hospitals Without Medicine
04:01 – ANC the National Disaster
05:10 – How Do We Protect SA from the ANC?
06:04 – Talkshops vs Action
07:24 – South Africans at Breaking Point
08:11 – The Mchunu Cover-Up
09:05 – Commissions as Smokescreens
10:13 – Parliament Reduced to Rubber Stamp
11:59 – ANC Protecting Its Own
13:11 – ANC as a Criminal Enterprise
14:03 – Mansions, Bribes & Lies
15:14 – Criminals in Government
16:02 – ANC Losing Power Fast
17:29 – Looting as Exit Strategy
18:24 – Jail Them All
19:02 – Army Chief & Iran Connection
20:06 – Dirty Dollars and Ramaphosa
21:16 – Ramaphosa Protecting Criminals
22:22 – ANC Collapse Below 20%
23:35 – Lowest Voter Turnout Ever
24:36 – MK’s Rise in KZN
25:20 – Why EFF Struggles Locally
26:06 – MK’s Growth Limits
27:20 – ANC–DA Coalition Future
28:11 – ANC Collapse Accelerating
29:02 – GNU Built on Hatred
30:17 – Why GNU Will Collapse
31:19 – Ramaphosa’s Weak Second Term
32:24 – 2027 Political Chaos Coming
33:36 – Could Motsepe Run for President?
34:27 – The Stink of the ANC
35:37 – Why Motsepe Would Fail in ANC
36:56 – Lesufi and Succession Games
37:45 – Lesufi’s Lack of Popularity
39:06 – Gauteng’s Sharp Decline
40:16 – The DA’s Identity Crisis
41:50 – Why the DA Was Formed
43:24 – Puppet Leaders in the DA
44:24 – Can SA Be Governed Together?
46:13 – Helen Zille for Joburg Mayor?
47:24 – ANC’s Empty Laws
48:51 – ANC Cannot Implement Anything
50:25 – A Dead Lion with No Teeth
51:10 – Who Will Rescue South Africa?
52:45 – Where Are the Elites?
53:50 – The Real National Plan Needed
55:10 – Lessons from the UK’s Labour
56:30 – Lessons from Singapore
57:30 – It Will Be a Fight
58:22 – State of the Nation Closing

“Don’t look under the bed, Dad…” — a childhood story that perfectly explains South Africa’s government today.

The ANC keeps telling us not to look, but South Africans can see the truth: crime, corruption, collapsing infrastructure, and broken promises.

In this State of the Nation weekly update, we unpack the metaphor of hiding things under the bed and how it reveals the way South Africa is governed. From the president’s empty speeches to suspended ministers, from selective justice to decaying infrastructure — the lies can’t be hidden anymore.

🚨 Corruption on an industrial scale
💡 Broken infrastructure & rolling blackouts
⚖️ Justice without consequence
💸 A trillion rand stolen, with almost no accountability
🌍 A government lecturing the world while failing at home

The ANC wants us to believe this is still Nelson Mandela’s country. But Mandela would be “spinning in his grave” if he saw the state of South Africa in 2025.

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We’re joined by one of South Africa’s most influential voices in political analysis and media Clement Manyathela of 702 Talk Radio and SABC.

From the government’s controversial National Dialogue to the explosive Mkhwanazi revelations and the role of the media in shaping South Africa’s political landscape, Clement shares candid insights on accountability, crime intelligence, factional battles, and the risks of social media shaping journalism.

In this conversation, we unpack:

1. Why the National Dialogue may be misplaced and disingenuous
2. The fallout from Lt. Gen. Mkhwanazi’s allegations and what’s really at stake
3. How commissions of inquiry risk becoming wasted money without accountability
4. The changing media landscape: radio, podcasts, and the power of social media mobs

Why politicians avoid tough interviews and what that means for democracy

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ANC support in Johannesburg has collapsed to just 20%. But instead of seizing the moment, opposition parties are stuck in survival mode offering no real vision for South Africa’s future.

In this episode, we break down:
1.The ANC’s decline and why “renewal” is a myth.
2. How parties like the DA, EFF, IFP, PA, MK and others keep failing to inspire voters.
3. The economic and social crises — unemployment, corruption, crime — that demand bold leadership.
4.Why South Africa is still waiting for a truly modern, credible alternative.

South Africans deserve better. Is anyone ready to lead?

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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s National Dialogue was supposed to unite South Africa — instead, it has exposed the ANC’s deep crisis. With public backlash, poor execution, and opposition boycotts, the event has become a symbol of government failure.

In this video, we unpack:
1. Why the ANC’s national dialogue flopped
2. How Ramaphosa’s leadership is under pressure
3. What collapsing support in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal means for 2029
4. The risk of an ANC collapse and rise of political enclaves
5. The impact of US tariffs and foreign policy blunders

South Africa is at a crossroads. Is this the beginning of the end for the ANC?

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Welcome to State of the Nation Business Matters, proudly brought to you by Corion Capital.

In this episode, Mike Sham speaks with Simon du Plooy, Head of Asset Allocation at Corion Capital, about whether global markets are heating up to dangerous levels. Are we entering bubble territory? What does this mean for South African investors? And how should you position your portfolio as speculation runs high?

Key insights include:
1. Record highs in the S&P 500 and market concentration in the “big 10” tech stocks
2. Cheap money, rising debt, and speculation driving market froth
3. Lessons from the 1999 tech bubble are we repeating history?
4. What South African investors need to know about global risks and opportunities

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In this episode of State of the Nation, Carl Niehaus, former ANC insider and now with the EFF, speaks openly about corruption, mafia-style politics, and the collapse of South Africa’s defence force.

From the sealed CR17 bank accounts to the decay of Johannesburg’s local government, Niehaus reveals how the ANC has turned into what he calls a “criminal enterprise.” He also takes aim at President Cyril Ramaphosa, Senzo Mchunu, Angie Motshekga, and the systemic betrayal of South Africans.

We cover:
1. The mafia-like structures inside the ANC
2. The CR17 campaign and business influence
3. Parliamentary failures and cover-ups
4. The collapse of the SANDF and national security risks
5. Local government failures in Johannesburg and Tshwane
6. The role of the EFF in student and youth politics


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President Cyril Ramaphosa is pushing ahead with his R700 million National Dialogue, calling it the most important thing South Africa needs right now. But is it really a solution — or just an expensive political stunt?

In this episode, Mike Sham breaks down why the timing is all wrong, drawing parallels with South Africa’s 1983 referendum disaster under PW Botha — when a small, late concession only fueled more anger and unrest.

We explore:

1. Why a dialogue in 2018 or 2019 could have made sense — but 2024 is too late.
2. How the ANC ignored public outrage for years, only acting after losing its majority.
3. Why taxpayers might actually be funding the ANC’s next election campaign through this process.
4. What South Africans really want instead: action, accountability, and results.

This isn’t just about talking — it’s about power, timing, and whether the ANC can survive without real change.

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What is the real purpose of South Africa’s National Dialogue and will it solve any of the problems citizens face every day? Host Mike sits down with Build One SA’s Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster to ask whether the R700 million “unity project” is a genuine effort to fix the country, or just another expensive political gathering with little to show for it.

They unpack what’s happening inside the Government of National Unity, the ANC’s backtrack on VAT, and the challenges of holding leaders to account when political alliances come first. The conversation also looks at how corruption, crime, and policy paralysis are holding back progress, and whether ordinary South Africans will actually see meaningful change from these big-budget initiatives.

A thoughtful, candid discussion about South Africa’s political crossroads and what it will take to turn talk into action.

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South African politics has just shifted forever and it didn’t happen in an explosive revolution, but quietly, step by step. The ANC has lost its majority, ministers are being fired or suspended, dirty cops are being exposed, and even the Finance Minister can’t pass a budget without listening to others.

From collapsed coalitions to the fall of political untouchables, the old way of doing things is over. This isn’t the dramatic ending we imagined it’s a slow dismantling of a broken system, and it’s changing the country’s future.

In this episode of weekly update, we unpack why the “no consequences” era is ending, what it means for 2026, and why South Africa’s next decade might just surprise everyone.

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Donald Trump is back in the White House — and South Africa is feeling the heat. From looming U.S. tariffs to our risky BRICS alliances, are we about to get squeezed from both sides?

In this State of the Nation deep-dive, Mike and Mighti Jamie unpack:

Trump’s “bully economics” and why SA was targeted as BRICS’ weakest link.
How China, the U.S., and BRICS allies might all be playing South Africa.
The economic and political fallout of July’s explosive revelations from Lt-Gen Mkwanazi.
Why the national dialogue is being seen as an expensive distraction from real action.
The growing role of podcasters in holding leaders accountable where mainstream media won’t.

This is a candid, unfiltered conversation on South Africa’s dangerous geopolitical balancing act — and why bad decisions now could leave us without friends in the world.

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