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\u201cresigned itself\u201d to losing (rerun of 2024)\n9:16 Why local government matters: your life is the pothole and the tap\n10:36 The hidden cost: councillor jobs, patronage and violence risk\n12:55 Where do votes go? 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Scared: Why Voters Don\u2019t Trust Anyone in 2026 (GNU, Joburg, Turnout Crash)\" data-live-date=\"0\" data-channel-id=\"UCMHEDVFW5sUeHr5KMIOHuyg\" >\n    <div class=\"sby_inner_item\">\n        <div class=\"sby_video_thumbnail_wrap sby_item_video_thumbnail_wrap\">\n            <a class=\"sby_video_thumbnail sby_item_video_thumbnail\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sBEEHlBOJ44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/sBEEHlBOJ44\/maxresdefault.jpg\" data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;120&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/sBEEHlBOJ44\\\/default.jpg&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/sBEEHlBOJ44\\\/mqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;480&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/sBEEHlBOJ44\\\/hqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/sBEEHlBOJ44\\\/sddefault.jpg&quot;}\" data-video-id=\"sBEEHlBOJ44\"  data-user=\"State of the Nation\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sBEEHlBOJ44\" data-avatar=\"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/_g_LhgGw-jdj3RZSCWZlkkaoj8wu3rQuhQqKXCaSG0jWfYAE7gpApZ5EgAK2RdWgbNYYFfuF=s88-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj\" data-title=\"LIVE from the State of the Nation Breakfast: we\u2019re six months from the 2026 local government elections \u2014 and this isn\u2019t \u201cjust another municipal vote.\u201d This election could reshape the GNU, decide who controls the metros, and set up the 2029 national battlefield.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nMike Sham explains why the ANC looks resigned to losing, why non-voting could explode (making every vote count more), and why the DA still struggles with a psychological barrier in black urban Gauteng: the fear that DA success would \u201cprove the wrong thing.\u201d&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nThen the GNU problem: DA ministers can\u2019t clean up departments run by ANC deployees \u2014 and the latest shock is a R258m textbook tender awarded to a company registered days after the tender was announced.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nIN THIS EPISODE&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 2026 will be the most important local election ever&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 ANC has no mayoral candidates and no plan \u2014 and metros keep getting worse&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 Why turnout could fall into the 40s (and why your vote matters more)&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 The DA\u2019s trap: fear of failure\u2026 and fear of success&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 MK chaos won\u2019t translate well into local government (likely)&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 PA incentives: staying close to power while the brand rots&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 ActionSA\u2019s identity crisis: DA-lite vs ANC voters&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 GNU usefulness is running out&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 R258m textbook tender scandal + DA minister stuck with ANC deployee DG&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 \u201cHave we sunk deep enough yet?\u201d \u2014 why SA still hasn\u2019t hit bottom&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more State of the Nation insights.&lt;br \/&gt;\nGet Daily Updates:  \u2068@PoliticalInsiderZA\u2069  &lt;br \/&gt;\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook&lt;br \/&gt;\nProduced by Stream In Studios \u2013 https:\/\/podcast-room.co.za\/&lt;br \/&gt;\nThe State Of the Nation is Proudly Sponsored by Pace Car Rental &lt;br \/&gt;\nhttps:\/\/www.pacecarrental.co.za\/&lt;br \/&gt;\nUse Code : SONA for a discount today!&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nChapters:&lt;br \/&gt;\n0:00 Welcome + format for the breakfast&lt;br \/&gt;\n0:45 Who Mike Sham is + what State of the Nation covers&lt;br \/&gt;\n2:45 Sponsor thanks: Pace Car Rental + Trade Nation + Corion Capital + Manzi Water&lt;br \/&gt;\n4:40 Six months to 2026: why this election is massive&lt;br \/&gt;\n5:36 2016\u20132021: ANC loses metro majorities and does nothing&lt;br \/&gt;\n6:34 Metros got worse: water, potholes, streetlights, basic collapse&lt;br \/&gt;\n8:30 ANC has \u201cresigned itself\u201d to losing (rerun of 2024)&lt;br \/&gt;\n9:16 Why local government matters: your life is the pothole and the tap&lt;br \/&gt;\n10:36 The hidden cost: councillor jobs, patronage and violence risk&lt;br \/&gt;\n12:55 Where do votes go? Non-voting surge + turnout in the 40s&lt;br \/&gt;\n13:59 Two-ballot warning: ward + PR vote (vote both)&lt;br \/&gt;\n14:09 Joburg math: the DA \u201cwinnable\u201d story vs reality&lt;br \/&gt;\n15:10 DA\u2019s core problem: bad listening + stuck in Cape Town&lt;br \/&gt;\n15:53 Voters\u2019 fear #1: what if DA fails?&lt;br \/&gt;\n16:11 Voters\u2019 fear #2: what if DA succeeds? (psychology of race)&lt;br \/&gt;\n18:12 Zille\u2019s \u201cpothole stunts\u201d: effective \u2014 but can backfire&lt;br \/&gt;\n19:59 Deeper point: a wounded people + \u201cyou\u2019re not good enough\u201d politics&lt;br \/&gt;\n23:29 Coalitions: MK chaos won\u2019t govern well locally&lt;br \/&gt;\n24:57 IFP likely does better than expected (despite contradictions)&lt;br \/&gt;\n26:22 EFF role: survival and where their chaos \u201cbelongs\u201d&lt;br \/&gt;\n27:42 FF+ won\u2019t grow (family business argument)&lt;br \/&gt;\n29:07 PA + McKenzie: why he stays close to Ramaphosa (contracts)&lt;br \/&gt;\n30:16 ActionSA dilemma: say yes to DA = \u201cvote DA\u201d; say no = \u201cvote ANC\u201d&lt;br \/&gt;\n33:17 Nationally: SA on autopilot \u2014 no growth plan&lt;br \/&gt;\n34:14 GNU reaching its \u201cuseful end\u201d&lt;br \/&gt;\n34:50 R258m textbook tender scandal explained&lt;br \/&gt;\n35:10 DA minister trapped: DG is ANC deployee; only President can fire&lt;br \/&gt;\n36:10 \u201cDice with the devil\u201d: let ANC go full MK\/EFF before 2029?&lt;br \/&gt;\n37:00 \u201cHave we sunk deep enough?\u201d + why accountability is still missing&lt;br \/&gt;\n39:00 Wrap + intro to Frans Cronj\u00e9 + Bonsai Shongwe + Q&amp;A\" data-video-title=\"Wounded &amp; Scared: Why Voters Don\u2019t Trust Anyone in 2026 (GNU, Joburg, Turnout Crash)\" data-channel-id=\"UCMHEDVFW5sUeHr5KMIOHuyg\" data-views=\"7.1K views\" data-published-date=\"1778083293\" data-formatted-published-date=\"10 hours ago\" data-comment-count=\"71\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"LIVE from the State of the Nation Breakfast: we\u2019re six months from the 2026 local government elections \u2014 and this isn\u2019t \u201cjust another municipal vote.\u201d This election could reshape the GNU, decide who controls the metros, and set up the 2029 national battlefield.\n\nMike Sham explains why the ANC looks resigned to losing, why non-voting could explode (making every vote count more), and why the DA still struggles with a psychological barrier in black urban Gauteng: the fear that DA success would \u201cprove the wrong thing.\u201d\n\nThen the GNU problem: DA ministers can\u2019t clean up departments run by ANC deployees \u2014 and the latest shock is a R258m textbook tender awarded to a company registered days after the tender was announced.\n\nIN THIS EPISODE\n\u2022 2026 will be the most important local election ever\n\u2022 ANC has no mayoral candidates and no plan \u2014 and metros keep getting worse\n\u2022 Why turnout could fall into the 40s (and why your vote matters more)\n\u2022 The DA\u2019s trap: fear of failure\u2026 and fear of success\n\u2022 MK chaos won\u2019t translate well into local government (likely)\n\u2022 PA incentives: staying close to power while the brand rots\n\u2022 ActionSA\u2019s identity crisis: DA-lite vs ANC voters\n\u2022 GNU usefulness is running out\n\u2022 R258m textbook tender scandal + DA minister stuck with ANC deployee DG\n\u2022 \u201cHave we sunk deep enough yet?\u201d \u2014 why SA still hasn\u2019t hit bottom\n\n\n\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more State of the Nation insights.\nGet Daily Updates:  \u2068@PoliticalInsiderZA\u2069  \nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook\nProduced by Stream In Studios \u2013 https:\/\/podcast-room.co.za\/\nThe State Of the Nation is Proudly Sponsored by Pace Car Rental \nhttps:\/\/www.pacecarrental.co.za\/\nUse Code : SONA for a discount today!\n\nChapters:\n0:00 Welcome + format for the breakfast\n0:45 Who Mike Sham is + what State of the Nation covers\n2:45 Sponsor thanks: Pace Car Rental + Trade Nation + Corion Capital + Manzi Water\n4:40 Six months to 2026: why this election is massive\n5:36 2016\u20132021: ANC loses metro majorities and does nothing\n6:34 Metros got worse: water, potholes, streetlights, basic collapse\n8:30 ANC has \u201cresigned itself\u201d to losing (rerun of 2024)\n9:16 Why local government matters: your life is the pothole and the tap\n10:36 The hidden cost: councillor jobs, patronage and violence risk\n12:55 Where do votes go? Non-voting surge + turnout in the 40s\n13:59 Two-ballot warning: ward + PR vote (vote both)\n14:09 Joburg math: the DA \u201cwinnable\u201d story vs reality\n15:10 DA\u2019s core problem: bad listening + stuck in Cape Town\n15:53 Voters\u2019 fear #1: what if DA fails?\n16:11 Voters\u2019 fear #2: what if DA succeeds? (psychology of race)\n18:12 Zille\u2019s \u201cpothole stunts\u201d: effective \u2014 but can backfire\n19:59 Deeper point: a wounded people + \u201cyou\u2019re not good enough\u201d politics\n23:29 Coalitions: MK chaos won\u2019t govern well locally\n24:57 IFP likely does better than expected (despite contradictions)\n26:22 EFF role: survival and where their chaos \u201cbelongs\u201d\n27:42 FF+ won\u2019t grow (family business argument)\n29:07 PA + McKenzie: why he stays close to Ramaphosa (contracts)\n30:16 ActionSA dilemma: say yes to DA = \u201cvote DA\u201d; say no = \u201cvote ANC\u201d\n33:17 Nationally: SA on autopilot \u2014 no growth plan\n34:14 GNU reaching its \u201cuseful end\u201d\n34:50 R258m textbook tender scandal explained\n35:10 DA minister trapped: DG is ANC deployee; only President can fire\n36:10 \u201cDice with the devil\u201d: let ANC go full MK\/EFF before 2029?\n37:00 \u201cHave we sunk deep enough?\u201d + why accountability is still missing\n39:00 Wrap + intro to Frans Cronj\u00e9 + Bonsai Shongwe + Q&amp;A\">\n                \n                <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover sby_item_video_thumbnail_hover\">\n                    <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover_inner\">\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_caption\" >LIVE from the State of the Nation Breakfast: we\u2019re six months from the 2026 local government elections \u2014 and this isn\u2019t \u201cjust another municipal vote.\u201d This election could reshape the GNU, decide who controls the metros, and set up the 2029 national battlefield.<br>\n<br>\nMike Sham explains why the ANC looks resigned to losing, why non-voting could explode (making every vote count more), and why the DA still struggles with a psychological barrier in black urban Gauteng: the fear that DA success would \u201cprove the wrong thing.\u201d<br>\n<br>\nThen the GNU problem: DA ministers can\u2019t clean up departments run by ANC deployees \u2014 and the latest shock is a R258m textbook tender awarded to a company registered days after the tender was announced.<br>\n<br>\nIN THIS EPISODE<br>\n\u2022 2026 will be the most important local election ever<br>\n\u2022 ANC has no mayoral candidates and no plan \u2014 and metros keep getting worse<br>\n\u2022 Why turnout could fall into the 40s (and why your vote matters more)<br>\n\u2022 The DA\u2019s trap: fear of failure\u2026 and fear of success<br>\n\u2022 MK chaos won\u2019t translate well into local government (likely)<br>\n\u2022 PA incentives: staying close to power while the brand rots<br>\n\u2022 ActionSA\u2019s identity crisis: DA-lite vs ANC voters<br>\n\u2022 GNU usefulness is running out<br>\n\u2022 R258m textbook tender scandal + DA minister stuck with ANC deployee DG<br>\n\u2022 \u201cHave we sunk deep enough yet?\u201d \u2014 why SA still hasn\u2019t hit bottom<br>\n<br>\n<br>\n<br>\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more State of the Nation insights.<br>\nGet Daily Updates:  \u2068@PoliticalInsiderZA\u2069  <br>\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook<br>\nProduced by Stream In Studios \u2013 https:\/\/podcast-room.co.za\/<br>\nThe State Of the Nation is Proudly Sponsored by Pace Car Rental <br>\nhttps:\/\/www.pacecarrental.co.za\/<br>\nUse Code : SONA for a discount today!<br>\n<br>\nChapters:<br>\n0:00 Welcome + format for the breakfast<br>\n0:45 Who Mike Sham is + what State of the Nation covers<br>\n2:45 Sponsor thanks: Pace Car Rental + Trade Nation + Corion Capital + Manzi Water<br>\n4:40 Six months to 2026: why this election is massive<br>\n5:36 2016\u20132021: ANC loses metro majorities and does nothing<br>\n6:34 Metros got worse: water, potholes, streetlights, basic collapse<br>\n8:30 ANC has \u201cresigned itself\u201d to losing (rerun of 2024)<br>\n9:16 Why local government matters: your life is the pothole and the tap<br>\n10:36 The hidden cost: councillor jobs, patronage and violence risk<br>\n12:55 Where do votes go? Non-voting surge + turnout in the 40s<br>\n13:59 Two-ballot warning: ward + PR vote (vote both)<br>\n14:09 Joburg math: the DA \u201cwinnable\u201d story vs reality<br>\n15:10 DA\u2019s core problem: bad listening + stuck in Cape Town<br>\n15:53 Voters\u2019 fear #1: what if DA fails?<br>\n16:11 Voters\u2019 fear #2: what if DA succeeds? (psychology of race)<br>\n18:12 Zille\u2019s \u201cpothole stunts\u201d: effective \u2014 but can backfire<br>\n19:59 Deeper point: a wounded people + \u201cyou\u2019re not good enough\u201d politics<br>\n23:29 Coalitions: MK chaos won\u2019t govern well locally<br>\n24:57 IFP likely does better than expected (despite contradictions)<br>\n26:22 EFF role: survival and where their chaos \u201cbelongs\u201d<br>\n27:42 FF+ won\u2019t grow (family business argument)<br>\n29:07 PA + McKenzie: why he stays close to Ramaphosa (contracts)<br>\n30:16 ActionSA dilemma: say yes to DA = \u201cvote DA\u201d; say no = \u201cvote ANC\u201d<br>\n33:17 Nationally: SA on autopilot \u2014 no growth plan<br>\n34:14 GNU reaching its \u201cuseful end\u201d<br>\n34:50 R258m textbook tender scandal explained<br>\n35:10 DA minister trapped: DG is ANC deployee; only President can fire<br>\n36:10 \u201cDice with the devil\u201d: let ANC go full MK\/EFF before 2029?<br>\n37:00 \u201cHave we sunk deep enough?\u201d 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Fix\" data-live-date=\"0\" data-channel-id=\"UCMHEDVFW5sUeHr5KMIOHuyg\" >\n    <div class=\"sby_inner_item\">\n        <div class=\"sby_video_thumbnail_wrap sby_item_video_thumbnail_wrap\">\n            <a class=\"sby_video_thumbnail sby_item_video_thumbnail\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hNgr7vJUAps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/hNgr7vJUAps\/maxresdefault.jpg\" data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;120&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/hNgr7vJUAps\\\/default.jpg&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/hNgr7vJUAps\\\/mqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;480&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/hNgr7vJUAps\\\/hqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/hNgr7vJUAps\\\/sddefault.jpg&quot;}\" data-video-id=\"hNgr7vJUAps\"  data-user=\"State of the Nation\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hNgr7vJUAps\" data-avatar=\"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/_g_LhgGw-jdj3RZSCWZlkkaoj8wu3rQuhQqKXCaSG0jWfYAE7gpApZ5EgAK2RdWgbNYYFfuF=s88-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj\" data-title=\"South Africa isn\u2019t short of talent. It\u2019s short of alignment.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nIn this Weekly Update we break down the one agreement we\u2019re missing \u2014 the social compact \u2014 and why its collapse explains everything we\u2019re living through: low growth, brutal unemployment, broken municipalities, crime, protests, and investors refusing to commit.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nIN THIS EPISODE&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 What a social compact actually is (and what it isn\u2019t)&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 The 3 questions every functioning country answers&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nWhat are we trying to achieve?&lt;br \/&gt;\nWho is responsible for what?&lt;br \/&gt;\nWhat are we willing to give up?&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 Why SA has \u201cTick Tick Tick\u201d failure across trust, investment, labour militancy, and fragmentation&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 Why policy becomes erratic when there\u2019s no shared agreement (property, rule of law, contradictions)&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 The real cost: not just economic \u2014 social and psychological (cynicism + survival mode)&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 The danger: populism + instability when people stop believing the system works&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 The rebuild: what government, business, labour and citizens must do next&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more State of the Nation insights.&lt;br \/&gt;\nGet Daily Updates:  \u2068@PoliticalInsiderZA\u2069  &lt;br \/&gt;\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook&lt;br \/&gt;\nProduced by Stream In Studios \u2013 https:\/\/podcast-room.co.za\/&lt;br \/&gt;\nThe State Of the Nation is Proudly Sponsored by Pace Car Rental &lt;br \/&gt;\nhttps:\/\/www.pacecarrental.co.za\/&lt;br \/&gt;\nUse Code : SONA for a discount today!\" data-video-title=\"Why SA Is Falling Apart: No Trust, No Rules, No Social Compact \u2014 Here\u2019s the Fix\" data-channel-id=\"UCMHEDVFW5sUeHr5KMIOHuyg\" data-views=\"13.6K views\" data-published-date=\"1777651285\" data-formatted-published-date=\"1 May 2026 6:01 pm\" data-comment-count=\"137\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"South Africa isn\u2019t short of talent. It\u2019s short of alignment.\n\nIn this Weekly Update we break down the one agreement we\u2019re missing \u2014 the social compact \u2014 and why its collapse explains everything we\u2019re living through: low growth, brutal unemployment, broken municipalities, crime, protests, and investors refusing to commit.\n\nIN THIS EPISODE\n\u2022 What a social compact actually is (and what it isn\u2019t)\n\u2022 The 3 questions every functioning country answers\n\nWhat are we trying to achieve?\nWho is responsible for what?\nWhat are we willing to give up?\n\u2022 Why SA has \u201cTick Tick Tick\u201d failure across trust, investment, labour militancy, and fragmentation\n\u2022 Why policy becomes erratic when there\u2019s no shared agreement (property, rule of law, contradictions)\n\u2022 The real cost: not just economic \u2014 social and psychological (cynicism + survival mode)\n\u2022 The danger: populism + instability when people stop believing the system works\n\u2022 The rebuild: what government, business, labour and citizens must do next\n\n\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more State of the Nation insights.\nGet Daily Updates:  \u2068@PoliticalInsiderZA\u2069  \nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook\nProduced by Stream In Studios \u2013 https:\/\/podcast-room.co.za\/\nThe State Of the Nation is Proudly Sponsored by Pace Car Rental \nhttps:\/\/www.pacecarrental.co.za\/\nUse Code : SONA for a discount today!\">\n                \n                <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover sby_item_video_thumbnail_hover\">\n                    <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover_inner\">\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_caption\" >South Africa isn\u2019t short of talent. It\u2019s short of alignment.<br>\n<br>\nIn this Weekly Update we break down the one agreement we\u2019re missing \u2014 the social compact \u2014 and why its collapse explains everything we\u2019re living through: low growth, brutal unemployment, broken municipalities, crime, protests, and investors refusing to commit.<br>\n<br>\nIN THIS EPISODE<br>\n\u2022 What a social compact actually is (and what it isn\u2019t)<br>\n\u2022 The 3 questions every functioning country answers<br>\n<br>\nWhat are we trying to achieve?<br>\nWho is responsible for what?<br>\nWhat are we willing to give up?<br>\n\u2022 Why SA has \u201cTick Tick Tick\u201d failure across trust, investment, labour militancy, and fragmentation<br>\n\u2022 Why policy becomes erratic when there\u2019s no shared agreement (property, rule of law, contradictions)<br>\n\u2022 The real cost: not just economic \u2014 social and psychological (cynicism + survival mode)<br>\n\u2022 The danger: populism + instability when people stop believing the system works<br>\n\u2022 The rebuild: what government, business, labour and citizens must do next<br>\n<br>\n<br>\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more State of the Nation insights.<br>\nGet Daily Updates:  \u2068@PoliticalInsiderZA\u2069  <br>\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook<br>\nProduced by Stream In Studios \u2013 https:\/\/podcast-room.co.za\/<br>\nThe State Of the Nation is Proudly Sponsored by Pace Car Rental <br>\nhttps:\/\/www.pacecarrental.co.za\/<br>\nUse Code : SONA for a discount today!<\/p>\n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_stats\" >\n                                <span class=\"sby_likes\" >\n                                                                    <span class=\"sby_like_count\">984<\/span>\n                                <\/span>\n                                <span class=\"sby_comments\" >\n                    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24.787 41.5 48.284 47.821C117.22 448 288 448 288 448s170.78 0 213.371-11.486c23.497-6.321 42.003-24.171 48.284-47.821 11.412-42.867 11.412-132.305 11.412-132.305s0-89.438-11.412-132.305zm-317.51 213.508V175.185l142.739 81.205-142.739 81.201z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg>                    <\/div>\n                                <span class=\"sby_loader sby_hidden\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><\/span>\n            <\/a>\n\n            \n        <\/div>\n\n        \n<div class=\"sby_info sby_info_item\">\n\t<div class=\"sby-video-info-bottom sby-comments-enabled\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sby-video-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sby_video_title_wrap\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_video_title\">Why SA Is Falling Apart: No Trust, No Rules, No Social Compact \u2014 Here\u2019s the Fix<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sby_meta\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_username_wrap\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_username\">State of the Nation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_date_wrap\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_date sby_live_broadcast_type_none\">1 May 2026 6:01 pm<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"sby_item  sby_new sby_transition\" id=\"sby_VVVNSEVEVkZXNXNVZUhyNUtNSU9IdXlnLm1qQzByRjN1NWJZ\" data-date=\"1777478491\" data-video-id=\"mjC0rF3u5bY\" data-video-title=\"IRR Poll BOMBSHELL: 70% Want Race Laws Ended \u2014 Herman Pretorius on What South Africans REALLY Think\" data-live-date=\"0\" data-channel-id=\"UCMHEDVFW5sUeHr5KMIOHuyg\" >\n    <div class=\"sby_inner_item\">\n        <div class=\"sby_video_thumbnail_wrap sby_item_video_thumbnail_wrap\">\n            <a class=\"sby_video_thumbnail sby_item_video_thumbnail\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mjC0rF3u5bY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/mjC0rF3u5bY\/maxresdefault.jpg\" data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;120&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/mjC0rF3u5bY\\\/default.jpg&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/mjC0rF3u5bY\\\/mqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;480&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/mjC0rF3u5bY\\\/hqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/mjC0rF3u5bY\\\/sddefault.jpg&quot;}\" data-video-id=\"mjC0rF3u5bY\"  data-user=\"State of the Nation\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mjC0rF3u5bY\" data-avatar=\"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/_g_LhgGw-jdj3RZSCWZlkkaoj8wu3rQuhQqKXCaSG0jWfYAE7gpApZ5EgAK2RdWgbNYYFfuF=s88-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj\" data-title=\"Do South Africans actually want a race-obsessed country \u2014 or is it mainly politicians pushing that narrative?&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nIRR\u2019s Herman Pretorius joins State of the Nation to unpack their latest national polling of 1,038 registered voters and what it reveals about race, identity, policy, and where SA politics is heading.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nIN THIS EPISODE&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 How IRR polling works: sample size, representativity, random digit dialing&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 The headline: 70% say apartheid-era racial classification should end&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 89% say SA\u2019s races need each other to move forward&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 76% say politicians use race\/colonialism\/apartheid to excuse failures&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 President\u2019s race: most voters want the best person, not a race outcome&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 Why people think \u201cothers are more racial than me\u201d (the misperception gap)&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 Elections \u2260 policy referendums: why voters don\u2019t vote like spreadsheets&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 White genocide question: what the polling shows \u2014 and why it\u2019s complex&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 Why jobs + education beat race policy as the path to reducing inequality&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 2026 metros: why local elections could become a real referendum on governance&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more State of the Nation insights.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nGet Daily Updates:  \u2068@PoliticalInsiderZA\u2069  &lt;br \/&gt;\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook&lt;br \/&gt;\nProduced by Podcast Room JHB \u2013 https:\/\/podcast-room.co.za\/&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nThe State Of the Nation is Proudly Sponsored by Pace Car Rental &lt;br \/&gt;\nhttps:\/\/www.pacecarrental.co.za\/&lt;br \/&gt;\nUse Code : SONA for a discount today!&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nChapters:&lt;br \/&gt;\n0:00 What do South Africans REALLY think about race?&lt;br \/&gt;\n0:32 Sponsor: Pace Car Rental (Code SONA SA)&lt;br \/&gt;\n1:15 Guest intro: Herman Pretorius (IRR)&lt;br \/&gt;\n2:10 Why polling matters more now (political competition is real)&lt;br \/&gt;\n3:05 How IRR polls: sample size, representativity, randomness&lt;br \/&gt;\n4:15 Why 600+ is statistically credible (coin-flip explanation)&lt;br \/&gt;\n5:20 Why \u201cI was never asked\u201d doesn\u2019t disprove a poll (pizza-slice analogy)&lt;br \/&gt;\n6:20 Big finding: SA is more moderate on race than politics suggests&lt;br \/&gt;\n7:10 70% say end racial classification (including majority of black voters)&lt;br \/&gt;\n8:05 89%: races need each other for SA to progress&lt;br \/&gt;\n8:55 76%: politicians play the race card to hide failures&lt;br \/&gt;\n9:45 Do people answer polls one way but behave another? (consistency over 10 years)&lt;br \/&gt;\n10:35 The \u201cTasha\u2019s anecdote\u201d + real-world race interactions&lt;br \/&gt;\n12:00 \u201cRace industry\u201d and the grifter incentive&lt;br \/&gt;\n12:45 President\u2019s race: best person vs what people think others want&lt;br \/&gt;\n14:10 The \u201cleft lane\u201d misperception problem (tension without collision)&lt;br \/&gt;\n15:20 Why polls don\u2019t translate cleanly into election outcomes (loyalty + identity)&lt;br \/&gt;\n17:05 Polls as wind direction: where SA politics is heading&lt;br \/&gt;\n18:10 Why parties change as their support base \u201cpeels\u201d (onion model)&lt;br \/&gt;\n19:30 Who experiences racism? Results cut across parties and income groups&lt;br \/&gt;\n21:10 Inequality solution: jobs + education vs racial policy&lt;br \/&gt;\n22:15 BEE critique: why it doesn\u2019t remove real obstacles to mobility&lt;br \/&gt;\n24:10 White genocide polling: 72% reject, 19% support \u2014 breakdown and meaning&lt;br \/&gt;\n26:00 How to reduce the \u201cgenocide belief\u201d: policy, rhetoric, crime&lt;br \/&gt;\n27:25 Big bang vs gradual reform: where each makes sense (crime vs policy)&lt;br \/&gt;\n29:10 2026 metros as a referendum: ideology vs service delivery&lt;br \/&gt;\n30:10 Why DA competence isn\u2019t enough: \u201ccares about people like me\u201d factor&lt;br \/&gt;\n31:25 Helen Zille campaign style + breaking the \u201carrogance\u201d perception&lt;br \/&gt;\n32:35 Wrap: IRR report + breakfast plug + subscribe\" data-video-title=\"IRR Poll BOMBSHELL: 70% Want Race Laws Ended \u2014 Herman Pretorius on What South Africans REALLY Think\" data-channel-id=\"UCMHEDVFW5sUeHr5KMIOHuyg\" data-views=\"16.8K views\" data-published-date=\"1777478491\" data-formatted-published-date=\"29 April 2026 6:01 pm\" data-comment-count=\"158\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Do South Africans actually want a race-obsessed country \u2014 or is it mainly politicians pushing that narrative?\n\nIRR\u2019s Herman Pretorius joins State of the Nation to unpack their latest national polling of 1,038 registered voters and what it reveals about race, identity, policy, and where SA politics is heading.\n\nIN THIS EPISODE\n\u2022 How IRR polling works: sample size, representativity, random digit dialing\n\u2022 The headline: 70% say apartheid-era racial classification should end\n\u2022 89% say SA\u2019s races need each other to move forward\n\u2022 76% say politicians use race\/colonialism\/apartheid to excuse failures\n\u2022 President\u2019s race: most voters want the best person, not a race outcome\n\u2022 Why people think \u201cothers are more racial than me\u201d (the misperception gap)\n\u2022 Elections \u2260 policy referendums: why voters don\u2019t vote like spreadsheets\n\u2022 White genocide question: what the polling shows \u2014 and why it\u2019s complex\n\u2022 Why jobs + education beat race policy as the path to reducing inequality\n\u2022 2026 metros: why local elections could become a real referendum on governance\n\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more State of the Nation insights.\n\nGet Daily Updates:  \u2068@PoliticalInsiderZA\u2069  \nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook\nProduced by Podcast Room JHB \u2013 https:\/\/podcast-room.co.za\/\n\nThe State Of the Nation is Proudly Sponsored by Pace Car Rental \nhttps:\/\/www.pacecarrental.co.za\/\nUse Code : SONA for a discount today!\n\nChapters:\n0:00 What do South Africans REALLY think about race?\n0:32 Sponsor: Pace Car Rental (Code SONA SA)\n1:15 Guest intro: Herman Pretorius (IRR)\n2:10 Why polling matters more now (political competition is real)\n3:05 How IRR polls: sample size, representativity, randomness\n4:15 Why 600+ is statistically credible (coin-flip explanation)\n5:20 Why \u201cI was never asked\u201d doesn\u2019t disprove a poll (pizza-slice analogy)\n6:20 Big finding: SA is more moderate on race than politics suggests\n7:10 70% say end racial classification (including majority of black voters)\n8:05 89%: races need each other for SA to progress\n8:55 76%: politicians play the race card to hide failures\n9:45 Do people answer polls one way but behave another? (consistency over 10 years)\n10:35 The \u201cTasha\u2019s anecdote\u201d + real-world race interactions\n12:00 \u201cRace industry\u201d and the grifter incentive\n12:45 President\u2019s race: best person vs what people think others want\n14:10 The \u201cleft lane\u201d misperception problem (tension without collision)\n15:20 Why polls don\u2019t translate cleanly into election outcomes (loyalty + identity)\n17:05 Polls as wind direction: where SA politics is heading\n18:10 Why parties change as their support base \u201cpeels\u201d (onion model)\n19:30 Who experiences racism? Results cut across parties and income groups\n21:10 Inequality solution: jobs + education vs racial policy\n22:15 BEE critique: why it doesn\u2019t remove real obstacles to mobility\n24:10 White genocide polling: 72% reject, 19% support \u2014 breakdown and meaning\n26:00 How to reduce the \u201cgenocide belief\u201d: policy, rhetoric, crime\n27:25 Big bang vs gradual reform: where each makes sense (crime vs policy)\n29:10 2026 metros as a referendum: ideology vs service delivery\n30:10 Why DA competence isn\u2019t enough: \u201ccares about people like me\u201d factor\n31:25 Helen Zille campaign style + breaking the \u201carrogance\u201d perception\n32:35 Wrap: IRR report + breakfast plug + subscribe\">\n                \n                <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover sby_item_video_thumbnail_hover\">\n                    <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover_inner\">\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_caption\" >Do South Africans actually want a race-obsessed country \u2014 or is it mainly politicians pushing that narrative?<br>\n<br>\nIRR\u2019s Herman Pretorius joins State of the Nation to unpack their latest national polling of 1,038 registered voters and what it reveals about race, identity, policy, and where SA politics is heading.<br>\n<br>\nIN THIS EPISODE<br>\n\u2022 How IRR polling works: sample size, representativity, random digit dialing<br>\n\u2022 The headline: 70% say apartheid-era racial classification should end<br>\n\u2022 89% say SA\u2019s races need each other to move forward<br>\n\u2022 76% say politicians use race\/colonialism\/apartheid to excuse failures<br>\n\u2022 President\u2019s race: most voters want the best person, not a race outcome<br>\n\u2022 Why people think \u201cothers are more racial than me\u201d (the misperception gap)<br>\n\u2022 Elections \u2260 policy referendums: why voters don\u2019t vote like spreadsheets<br>\n\u2022 White genocide question: what the polling shows \u2014 and why it\u2019s complex<br>\n\u2022 Why jobs + education beat race policy as the path to reducing inequality<br>\n\u2022 2026 metros: why local elections could become a real referendum on governance<br>\n<br>\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more State of the Nation insights.<br>\n<br>\nGet Daily Updates:  \u2068@PoliticalInsiderZA\u2069  <br>\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook<br>\nProduced by Podcast Room JHB \u2013 https:\/\/podcast-room.co.za\/<br>\n<br>\nThe State Of the Nation is Proudly Sponsored by Pace Car Rental <br>\nhttps:\/\/www.pacecarrental.co.za\/<br>\nUse Code : SONA for a discount today!<br>\n<br>\nChapters:<br>\n0:00 What do South Africans REALLY think about race?<br>\n0:32 Sponsor: Pace Car Rental (Code SONA SA)<br>\n1:15 Guest intro: Herman Pretorius (IRR)<br>\n2:10 Why polling matters more now (political competition is real)<br>\n3:05 How IRR polls: sample size, representativity, randomness<br>\n4:15 Why 600+ is statistically credible (coin-flip explanation)<br>\n5:20 Why \u201cI was never asked\u201d doesn\u2019t disprove a poll (pizza-slice analogy)<br>\n6:20 Big finding: SA is more moderate on race than politics suggests<br>\n7:10 70% say end racial classification (including majority of black voters)<br>\n8:05 89%: races need each other for SA to progress<br>\n8:55 76%: politicians play the race card to hide failures<br>\n9:45 Do people answer polls one way but behave another? (consistency over 10 years)<br>\n10:35 The \u201cTasha\u2019s anecdote\u201d + real-world race interactions<br>\n12:00 \u201cRace industry\u201d and the grifter incentive<br>\n12:45 President\u2019s race: best person vs what people think others want<br>\n14:10 The \u201cleft lane\u201d misperception problem (tension without collision)<br>\n15:20 Why polls don\u2019t translate cleanly into election outcomes (loyalty + identity)<br>\n17:05 Polls as wind direction: where SA politics is heading<br>\n18:10 Why parties change as their support base \u201cpeels\u201d (onion model)<br>\n19:30 Who experiences racism? Results cut across parties and income groups<br>\n21:10 Inequality solution: jobs + education vs racial policy<br>\n22:15 BEE critique: why it doesn\u2019t remove real obstacles to mobility<br>\n24:10 White genocide polling: 72% reject, 19% support \u2014 breakdown and meaning<br>\n26:00 How to reduce the \u201cgenocide belief\u201d: policy, rhetoric, crime<br>\n27:25 Big bang vs gradual reform: where each makes sense (crime vs policy)<br>\n29:10 2026 metros as a referendum: ideology vs service delivery<br>\n30:10 Why DA competence isn\u2019t enough: \u201ccares about people like me\u201d factor<br>\n31:25 Helen Zille campaign style + breaking the \u201carrogance\u201d perception<br>\n32:35 Wrap: IRR report + breakfast plug + subscribe<\/p>\n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_stats\" >\n                                <span class=\"sby_likes\" >\n                                                                    <span 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data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;120&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/PHVFINVPDFk\\\/default.jpg&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/PHVFINVPDFk\\\/mqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;480&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/PHVFINVPDFk\\\/hqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/PHVFINVPDFk\\\/sddefault.jpg&quot;}\" data-video-id=\"PHVFINVPDFk\"  data-user=\"Political Insider\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PHVFINVPDFk\" data-avatar=\"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/bMunlvpJ0GySyWr8DhzFuoNPz569gh7jl_AQw4LohNGsL2YLMf2EorzbYHBsNZi18VH2DVlsgA=s88-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj\" data-title=\"Political Insider 260&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nNSFAS is under administration again the third time in 8 years.&lt;br \/&gt;\nGovernance failures, resignations, \u201cirregular expenditure\u201d and system chaos: same movie.&lt;br \/&gt;\nThe deeper problem? Cadre-deployed DGs who outlast ministers and block accountability.&lt;br \/&gt;\nPlus: after Malema\u2019s case, another politician filmed firing a gun at a funeral faces scrutiny.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more Political Insider insights.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nJoin Trade Nation Today:&lt;br \/&gt;\nhttps:\/\/go.tradenation.com\/visit\/?bta=37658&amp;brand=tradenation&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook&lt;br \/&gt;\nProduced by Podcast Room JHG https:\/\/www.podcast-room.co.za\" data-video-title=\"NSFAS COLLAPSES AGAIN...CADRE DEPLOYMENT IS THE REAL SCANDAL #260\" data-channel-id=\"UC3509kYO_SXfmeJ7_zmMLnA\" data-views=\"10.5K views\" data-published-date=\"1777978211\" data-formatted-published-date=\"5 May 2026 12:50 pm\" data-comment-count=\"112\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Political Insider 260\n\nNSFAS is under administration again the third time in 8 years.\nGovernance failures, resignations, \u201cirregular expenditure\u201d and system chaos: same movie.\nThe deeper problem? Cadre-deployed DGs who outlast ministers and block accountability.\nPlus: after Malema\u2019s case, another politician filmed firing a gun at a funeral faces scrutiny.\n\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more Political Insider insights.\n\nJoin Trade Nation Today:\nhttps:\/\/go.tradenation.com\/visit\/?bta=37658&amp;brand=tradenation\n\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook\nProduced by Podcast Room JHG https:\/\/www.podcast-room.co.za\">\n                \n                <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover sby_item_video_thumbnail_hover\">\n                    <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover_inner\">\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_caption\" >Political Insider 260<br>\n<br>\nNSFAS is under administration again the third time in 8 years.<br>\nGovernance failures, resignations, \u201cirregular expenditure\u201d and system chaos: same movie.<br>\nThe deeper problem? Cadre-deployed DGs who outlast ministers and block accountability.<br>\nPlus: after Malema\u2019s case, another politician filmed firing a gun at a funeral faces scrutiny.<br>\n<br>\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more Political Insider insights.<br>\n<br>\nJoin Trade Nation Today:<br>\nhttps:\/\/go.tradenation.com\/visit\/?bta=37658&amp;brand=tradenation<br>\n<br>\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook<br>\nProduced by Podcast Room JHG https:\/\/www.podcast-room.co.za<\/p>\n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_stats\" >\n                                <span class=\"sby_likes\" >\n                                                                    <span class=\"sby_like_count\">801<\/span>\n                                <\/span>\n                                <span class=\"sby_comments\" >\n                                                                      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448s170.78 0 213.371-11.486c23.497-6.321 42.003-24.171 48.284-47.821 11.412-42.867 11.412-132.305 11.412-132.305s0-89.438-11.412-132.305zm-317.51 213.508V175.185l142.739 81.205-142.739 81.201z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg>                    <\/div>\n                                <span class=\"sby_loader sby_hidden\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><\/span>\n            <\/a>\n\n            \n        <\/div>\n\n        \n<div class=\"sby_info sby_info_item\">\n\t<div class=\"sby-video-info-bottom sby-comments-enabled\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sby-video-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sby_video_title_wrap\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_video_title\">NSFAS COLLAPSES AGAIN&#8230;CADRE DEPLOYMENT IS THE REAL SCANDAL #260<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sby_meta\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_username_wrap\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_username\">Political 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href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sTUSpjRYcSE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/sTUSpjRYcSE\/maxresdefault.jpg\" data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;120&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/sTUSpjRYcSE\\\/default.jpg&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/sTUSpjRYcSE\\\/mqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;480&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/sTUSpjRYcSE\\\/hqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/sTUSpjRYcSE\\\/sddefault.jpg&quot;}\" data-video-id=\"sTUSpjRYcSE\"  data-user=\"Political Insider\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sTUSpjRYcSE\" data-avatar=\"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/bMunlvpJ0GySyWr8DhzFuoNPz569gh7jl_AQw4LohNGsL2YLMf2EorzbYHBsNZi18VH2DVlsgA=s88-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj\" data-title=\"Political Insider 259 &lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nSouth Africa\u2019s rail \u201cmaster plan\u201d wants R1.9 trillion including bullet trains.&lt;br \/&gt;\nE-toll gantries stay up\u2026 and now government says they\u2019ll fight crime.&lt;br \/&gt;\nMeanwhile the SIU exposes how foreign pastors allegedly milked SA with help from crooked officials.&lt;br \/&gt;\nSponsored by Trade Nation (details below).&lt;br \/&gt;\nSubscribe for daily updates.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more Political Insider insights.&lt;br \/&gt;\nJoin Trade Nation Today &lt;br \/&gt;\nhttps:\/\/go.tradenation.com\/visit\/?bta=37658&amp;brand=tradenation&lt;br \/&gt;\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook&lt;br \/&gt;\nProduced by Podcast Room JHG https:\/\/www.podcast-room.co.za\" data-video-title=\"R1.9 TRILLION RAIL PLAN IS IT FOR BULLET TRAINS OR A TENDER FEAST? #259\" data-channel-id=\"UC3509kYO_SXfmeJ7_zmMLnA\" data-views=\"22.2K views\" data-published-date=\"1777892484\" data-formatted-published-date=\"4 May 2026 1:01 pm\" data-comment-count=\"245\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Political Insider 259 \n\nSouth Africa\u2019s rail \u201cmaster plan\u201d wants R1.9 trillion including bullet trains.\nE-toll gantries stay up\u2026 and now government says they\u2019ll fight crime.\nMeanwhile the SIU exposes how foreign pastors allegedly milked SA with help from crooked officials.\nSponsored by Trade Nation (details below).\nSubscribe for daily updates.\n\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more Political Insider insights.\nJoin Trade Nation Today \nhttps:\/\/go.tradenation.com\/visit\/?bta=37658&amp;brand=tradenation\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook\nProduced by Podcast Room JHG https:\/\/www.podcast-room.co.za\">\n                \n                <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover sby_item_video_thumbnail_hover\">\n                    <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover_inner\">\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_caption\" >Political Insider 259 <br>\n<br>\nSouth Africa\u2019s rail \u201cmaster plan\u201d wants R1.9 trillion including bullet trains.<br>\nE-toll gantries stay up\u2026 and now government says they\u2019ll fight crime.<br>\nMeanwhile the SIU exposes how foreign pastors allegedly milked SA with help from crooked officials.<br>\nSponsored by Trade Nation (details below).<br>\nSubscribe for daily updates.<br>\n<br>\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more Political Insider insights.<br>\nJoin Trade Nation Today <br>\nhttps:\/\/go.tradenation.com\/visit\/?bta=37658&amp;brand=tradenation<br>\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook<br>\nProduced by Podcast Room JHG https:\/\/www.podcast-room.co.za<\/p>\n                        \n                                                    <p 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class=\"sby_video_title_wrap\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_video_title\">R1.9 TRILLION RAIL PLAN IS IT FOR BULLET TRAINS OR A TENDER FEAST? #259<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sby_meta\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_username_wrap\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_username\">Political Insider<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_date_wrap\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_date sby_live_broadcast_type_none\">4 May 2026 1:01 pm<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"sby_item  sby_new sby_transition\" id=\"sby_VVUzNTA5a1lPX1NYZm1lSjdfem1NTG5BLlBSRVpYZU9uOFBN\" data-date=\"1777557045\" data-video-id=\"PREZXeOn8PM\" data-video-title=\"Are \u201cIllegal Foreigners\u201d Really the Problem Or a Broken State? #258\" data-live-date=\"0\" 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https:\/\/www.podcast-room.co.za\" data-video-title=\"Are \u201cIllegal Foreigners\u201d Really the Problem Or a Broken State? #258\" data-channel-id=\"UC3509kYO_SXfmeJ7_zmMLnA\" data-views=\"8.8K views\" data-published-date=\"1777557045\" data-formatted-published-date=\"30 April 2026 3:50 pm\" data-comment-count=\"123\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Political Insider 258\n\nSouth Africans are marching  but does blaming \u201cillegal foreigners\u201d fix anything?\nWhile we argue, clean water is leaking away and fuel prices stay brutal.\nThe real solution is boring: enforce the law and maintain infrastructure.\nSponsored by Trade Nation.\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more Political Insider insights.\n\n\nJoin Trade Nation Today \nhttps:\/\/go.tradenation.com\/visit\/?bta=37658&amp;brand=tradenation\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook\nProduced by Podcast Room JHG https:\/\/www.podcast-room.co.za\">\n                \n                <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover sby_item_video_thumbnail_hover\">\n                    <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover_inner\">\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_caption\" >Political Insider 258<br>\n<br>\nSouth Africans are marching  but does blaming \u201cillegal foreigners\u201d fix anything?<br>\nWhile we argue, clean water is leaking away and fuel prices stay brutal.<br>\nThe real solution is boring: enforce the law and maintain infrastructure.<br>\nSponsored by Trade Nation.<br>\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more Political Insider insights.<br>\n<br>\n<br>\nJoin Trade Nation Today <br>\nhttps:\/\/go.tradenation.com\/visit\/?bta=37658&amp;brand=tradenation<br>\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, 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billed for waste \u201covertime\u201d while residents burn their own rubbish.&lt;br \/&gt;\nSubscribe for daily accountability.&lt;br \/&gt;\nSponsor: Trade Nation (details below).&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more Political Insider insights.&lt;br \/&gt;\nJoin Trade Nation Today &lt;br \/&gt;\nhttps:\/\/go.tradenation.com\/visit\/?bta=37658&amp;brand=tradenation&lt;br \/&gt;\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook&lt;br \/&gt;\nProduced by Podcast Room JHG https:\/\/www.podcast-room.co.za\" data-video-title=\"Tshwane\u2019s Tender Mafia Exposed And Politicians Still Won\u2019t Answer? #257\" data-channel-id=\"UC3509kYO_SXfmeJ7_zmMLnA\" data-views=\"17.1K views\" data-published-date=\"1777461858\" data-formatted-published-date=\"29 April 2026 1:24 pm\" data-comment-count=\"131\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Political Insider 257\n\nMadlunga Commission shows how the Tshwane tender racket worked \u2014 and why the \u201cbig names\u201d still aren\u2019t in the hot seat.\nSunday Times\u2019 editor is suspended after alleged Lottery-linked payments.\nDown in Emfuleni, millions were billed for waste \u201covertime\u201d while residents burn their own rubbish.\nSubscribe for daily accountability.\nSponsor: Trade Nation (details below).\n\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more Political Insider insights.\nJoin Trade Nation Today \nhttps:\/\/go.tradenation.com\/visit\/?bta=37658&amp;brand=tradenation\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook\nProduced by Podcast Room JHG https:\/\/www.podcast-room.co.za\">\n                \n                <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover sby_item_video_thumbnail_hover\">\n                    <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover_inner\">\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_caption\" >Political Insider 257<br>\n<br>\nMadlunga Commission shows how the Tshwane tender racket worked \u2014 and why the \u201cbig names\u201d still aren\u2019t in the hot seat.<br>\nSunday Times\u2019 editor is suspended after alleged Lottery-linked payments.<br>\nDown in Emfuleni, millions were billed for waste \u201covertime\u201d while residents burn their own rubbish.<br>\nSubscribe for daily accountability.<br>\nSponsor: Trade Nation (details below).<br>\n<br>\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more Political Insider insights.<br>\nJoin Trade Nation Today <br>\nhttps:\/\/go.tradenation.com\/visit\/?bta=37658&amp;brand=tradenation<br>\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook<br>\nProduced by Podcast Room JHG https:\/\/www.podcast-room.co.za<\/p>\n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_stats\" >\n                                <span class=\"sby_likes\" >\n                                                                    <span class=\"sby_like_count\">1.1K<\/span>\n                                <\/span>\n                                <span class=\"sby_comments\" >\n                                                                        <span class=\"sby_comment_count\">131<\/span>\n                                <\/span>\n                            <\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <span class=\"sby-screenreader\">YouTube Video VVUzNTA5a1lPX1NYZm1lSjdfem1NTG5BLmtUWG9VaG9QQ0c4<\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"sby_play_btn\" >\n                        <span class=\"sby_play_btn_bg\"><\/span>\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" 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Tolashe\u2019s \u201cFood Aid\u201d Scam  3-Day Company Wins R285m Tender  Jet Fuel Crisis Loom #256\" data-live-date=\"0\" data-channel-id=\"UC3509kYO_SXfmeJ7_zmMLnA\" >\n    <div class=\"sby_inner_item\">\n        <div class=\"sby_video_thumbnail_wrap sby_item_video_thumbnail_wrap\">\n            <a class=\"sby_video_thumbnail sby_item_video_thumbnail\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nfF7Fxu0l88\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/nfF7Fxu0l88\/maxresdefault.jpg\" data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;120&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/nfF7Fxu0l88\\\/default.jpg&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/nfF7Fxu0l88\\\/mqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;480&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/nfF7Fxu0l88\\\/hqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/nfF7Fxu0l88\\\/sddefault.jpg&quot;}\" data-video-id=\"nfF7Fxu0l88\"  data-user=\"Political Insider\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nfF7Fxu0l88\" data-avatar=\"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/bMunlvpJ0GySyWr8DhzFuoNPz569gh7jl_AQw4LohNGsL2YLMf2EorzbYHBsNZi18VH2DVlsgA=s88-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj\" data-title=\"Political Insider 256&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nSASSA\u2019s Minister Sisi Tolashe is caught in another scandal  a taxpayer-paid \u201cfood aid\u201d allegedly working at her private home, with half the salary clawed back.&lt;br \/&gt;\nThen a publishing tender goes to a company registered days before the deadline \u2014 beating 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src=\"https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Political Insider 256\n\nSASSA\u2019s Minister Sisi Tolashe is caught in another scandal  a taxpayer-paid \u201cfood aid\u201d allegedly working at her private home, with half the salary clawed back.\nThen a publishing tender goes to a company registered days before the deadline \u2014 beating global heavyweights.\nAnd with SA importing most jet fuel, ACSA says we\u2019ve got days of supply left.\nSouth Africa is being grounded by incompetence.\nSponsored by Trade Nation.\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more Political Insider insights.\nJoin Trade Nation Today \n\nhttps:\/\/go.tradenation.com\/visit\/?bta=37658&amp;brand=tradenation\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook\nProduced by Podcast Room JHG https:\/\/www.podcast-room.co.za\">\n                \n                <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover sby_item_video_thumbnail_hover\">\n                    <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover_inner\">\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_caption\" >Political Insider 256<br>\n<br>\nSASSA\u2019s Minister Sisi Tolashe is caught in another scandal  a taxpayer-paid \u201cfood aid\u201d allegedly working at her private home, with half the salary clawed back.<br>\nThen a publishing tender goes to a company registered days before the deadline \u2014 beating global heavyweights.<br>\nAnd with SA importing most jet fuel, ACSA says we\u2019ve got days of supply left.<br>\nSouth Africa is being grounded by incompetence.<br>\nSponsored by Trade Nation.<br>\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more Political Insider insights.<br>\nJoin Trade Nation Today <br>\n<br>\nhttps:\/\/go.tradenation.com\/visit\/?bta=37658&amp;brand=tradenation<br>\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook<br>\nProduced by Podcast Room JHG https:\/\/www.podcast-room.co.za<\/p>\n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_stats\" >\n                                <span class=\"sby_likes\" >\n                                                                    <span class=\"sby_like_count\">1.5K<\/span>\n                                <\/span>\n                                <span class=\"sby_comments\" >\n                                                                        <span class=\"sby_comment_count\">181<\/span>\n                                <\/span>\n                            <\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <span class=\"sby-screenreader\">YouTube Video VVUzNTA5a1lPX1NYZm1lSjdfem1NTG5BLm5mRjdGeHUwbDg4<\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"sby_play_btn\" >\n                        <span 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local government is the real handbrake on growth.&lt;br \/&gt;\nVote like your city depends on it.&lt;br \/&gt;\nSponsored by Trade Nation.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more Political Insider insights.&lt;br \/&gt;\nJoin Trade Nation Today &lt;br \/&gt;\nhttps:\/\/go.tradenation.com\/visit\/?bta=37658&amp;brand=tradenation&lt;br \/&gt;\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook&lt;br \/&gt;\nProduced by Podcast Room JHG https:\/\/www.podcast-room.co.za\" data-video-title=\"New SAPS Boss, SAA Still Bleeding Billions Local Government Is Killing Growth #255\" data-channel-id=\"UC3509kYO_SXfmeJ7_zmMLnA\" data-views=\"9.9K views\" data-published-date=\"1777029302\" data-formatted-published-date=\"24 April 2026 1:15 pm\" data-comment-count=\"85\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Political Insider 255\n\nSouth Africa gets a new acting police chief  but it looks like an internal clean-up job, not a crime war.\nSAA is \u201cturning around\u201d by selling the family silver  and still won\u2019t die.\nAnd Business Leadership SA confirms what everyone feels: local government is the real handbrake on growth.\nVote like your city depends on it.\nSponsored by Trade Nation.\n\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more Political Insider insights.\nJoin Trade Nation Today \nhttps:\/\/go.tradenation.com\/visit\/?bta=37658&amp;brand=tradenation\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook\nProduced by Podcast Room JHG https:\/\/www.podcast-room.co.za\">\n                \n                <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover sby_item_video_thumbnail_hover\">\n                    <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover_inner\">\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_caption\" >Political Insider 255<br>\n<br>\nSouth Africa gets a new acting police chief  but it looks like an internal clean-up job, not a crime war.<br>\nSAA is \u201cturning around\u201d by selling the family silver  and still won\u2019t die.<br>\nAnd Business Leadership SA confirms what everyone feels: local government is the real handbrake on growth.<br>\nVote like your city depends on it.<br>\nSponsored by Trade Nation.<br>\n<br>\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more Political Insider insights.<br>\nJoin Trade Nation Today <br>\nhttps:\/\/go.tradenation.com\/visit\/?bta=37658&amp;brand=tradenation<br>\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook<br>\nProduced by Podcast Room JHG https:\/\/www.podcast-room.co.za<\/p>\n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_stats\" >\n                                <span class=\"sby_likes\" >\n            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class=\"sby_video_title_wrap\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_video_title\">If regulations \u201clegalise\u201d corruption, what do citizens do next?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sby_meta\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_username_wrap\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_username\">Political Insider<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_date_wrap\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_date sby_live_broadcast_type_none\">22 April 2026 2:02 pm<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"sby_item  sby_new sby_transition\" id=\"sby_VVUzNTA5a1lPX1NYZm1lSjdfem1NTG5BLjVMUThYSE9tSVVB\" data-date=\"1776854035\" data-video-id=\"5LQ8XHOmIUA\" data-video-title=\"SAPS in Chaos: Top Cop Charged, \u201cBent\u201d Metro Chief Jailed, ANC Election Tricks #254\" data-live-date=\"0\" 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\/&gt;\nProduced by Podcast Room JHG https:\/\/www.podcast-room.co.za\" data-video-title=\"SAPS in Chaos: Top Cop Charged, \u201cBent\u201d Metro Chief Jailed, ANC Election Tricks #254\" data-channel-id=\"UC3509kYO_SXfmeJ7_zmMLnA\" data-views=\"22.4K views\" data-published-date=\"1776854035\" data-formatted-published-date=\"22 April 2026 12:33 pm\" data-comment-count=\"77\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Political Insider 254\n\nThe police are now arresting the police  but who\u2019s actually in charge of SAPS?\nTop brass face court over the Cat Matlala tender while key syndicate figures start falling.\nJulius Mkhwanazi lands in jail not for the crimes you think.\nPlus: ANC + PA\u2019s odd election \u201cstrategy\u201d as campaigning ramps up.\nSponsored by Trade Nation.\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more Political Insider 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this conversation, and subscribe for more Political Insider insights.<br>\nJoin Trade Nation Today <br>\nhttps:\/\/go.tradenation.com\/visit\/?bta=37658&amp;brand=tradenation<br>\nFollow @sonacoza on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook<br>\nProduced by Podcast Room JHG https:\/\/www.podcast-room.co.za<\/p>\n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_stats\" >\n                                <span class=\"sby_likes\" >\n                                                                    <span class=\"sby_like_count\">1.2K<\/span>\n                                <\/span>\n                                <span class=\"sby_comments\" >\n                                                                        <span class=\"sby_comment_count\">77<\/span>\n                                <\/span>\n                            <\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <span 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