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Use code SONA for a discount on your next car rental.\n\n Subscribe to State of the Nation for political analysis, weekly updates and uncensored commentary.\n\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\" >Why does South Africa hate economic prosperity?<br>\n<br>\nIn this State of the Nation Weekly Update, Mike Sham breaks down why South Africa\u2019s economy continues to stagnate, why unemployment remains sky-high, and why bad policy decisions may be keeping the country poor.<br>\n<br>\nFrom interest rate hikes, government spending, Reserve Bank policy, debt, unemployment, BEE, investment, and economic growth, Mike unpacks what he calls the \u201c4 Horsemen of South Africa\u2019s Economic Apocalypse.\u201d<br>\n<br>\nTopics include:<br>\n\u2022 Why South Africa struggles to grow<br>\n\u2022 Reserve Bank interest rate decisions explained<br>\n\u2022 The unemployment crisis<br>\n\u2022 Government debt &amp; spending problems<br>\n\u2022 Why investors avoid South Africa<br>\n\u2022 The private sector under pressure<br>\n\u2022 Why the GNU won\u2019t fix the economy<br>\n\u2022 The \u201c4 Horsemen\u201d hurting growth<br>\n<br>\nThis episode is proudly supported by Pace Car Rental. 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\u201cRescue South Africa\u201d a project aimed at bringing together professionals and ordinary citizens to rebuild the country.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nTopics include:&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 Ramaphosa impeachment &amp; Phala Phala&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 Will Cyril resign?&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 Paul Mashatile as president?&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 GNU survival chances&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 ANC, EFF &amp; MK coalition scenarios&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 Local government election predictions&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 Johannesburg, eThekwini &amp; coalition politics&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 Rescue South Africa explained&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\n\ud83d\ude97 This episode is proudly supported by Pace Car Rental. Use code SONA for a discount on your next rental.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\n\ud83d\udd14 Subscribe to State of the Nation for political analysis, interviews and uncensored conversations.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\n00:00 Introduction + Sponsor Mention&lt;br \/&gt;\n00:40 Prince Mashele returns to State of the Nation&lt;br \/&gt;\n01:02 Ramaphosa impeachment explained&lt;br \/&gt;\n02:02 \u201cRamaphosa is a criminal president\u201d&lt;br \/&gt;\n04:03 Will Ramaphosa resign?&lt;br \/&gt;\n05:14 Was Phala Phala ANC money?&lt;br \/&gt;\n07:42 What happens to South Africa now?&lt;br \/&gt;\n09:29 If Cyril resigns \u2014 who becomes president?&lt;br \/&gt;\n11:27 What happens to the GNU?&lt;br \/&gt;\n12:48 Could Mashatile replace Ramaphosa?&lt;br \/&gt;\n15:50 Would Mashatile collapse the GNU?&lt;br \/&gt;\n17:43 A Mashatile\u2013EFF MK coalition?&lt;br \/&gt;\n19:19 Would South Africa survive it?&lt;br \/&gt;\n20:40 The national mood in South Africa&lt;br \/&gt;\n23:10 Why alternative political parties failed&lt;br \/&gt;\n26:09 Mashatile, MK &amp; EFF coalition risks&lt;br \/&gt;\n30:44 Why the DA is \u201cout the conversation\u201d&lt;br \/&gt;\n33:04 Will Cyril delay everything?&lt;br \/&gt;\n35:12 Local government election predictions&lt;br \/&gt;\n38:18 The politics of fragmentation&lt;br \/&gt;\n39:18 Prince Mashele reveals \u201cRescue South Africa\u201d&lt;br \/&gt;\n43:41 Timeline for the movement&lt;br \/&gt;\n46:26 Why politicians are excluded&lt;br \/&gt;\n48:12 Race, ideology &amp; South Africa\u2019s future&lt;br \/&gt;\n54:19 Mwkwanazi as police commissioner?&lt;br \/&gt;\n56:17 Introducing Rescue South Africa&lt;br \/&gt;\n57:53 Final thoughts &amp; outro&lt;br \/&gt;\n&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=\"Prince Mashele: Ramaphosa Will RESIGN Before Impeachment\" data-channel-id=\"UCMHEDVFW5sUeHr5KMIOHuyg\" data-views=\"99.9K views\" data-published-date=\"1779984010\" data-formatted-published-date=\"28 May 2026 6:00 pm\" data-comment-count=\"875\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Political analyst Prince Mashele joins Mike Sham to unpack the growing pressure on Cyril Ramaphosa, the impeachment saga, the future of the GNU, Paul Mashatile, coalition politics, and whether South Africa needs a complete political reset.\n\nPrince also reveals details behind a new movement called \u201cRescue South Africa\u201d a project aimed at bringing together professionals and ordinary citizens to rebuild the country.\n\nTopics include:\n\u2022 Ramaphosa impeachment &amp; Phala Phala\n\u2022 Will Cyril resign?\n\u2022 Paul Mashatile as president?\n\u2022 GNU survival chances\n\u2022 ANC, EFF &amp; MK coalition scenarios\n\u2022 Local government election predictions\n\u2022 Johannesburg, eThekwini &amp; coalition politics\n\u2022 Rescue South Africa explained\n\n\ud83d\ude97 This episode is proudly supported by Pace Car Rental. Use code SONA for a discount on your next rental.\n\n\ud83d\udd14 Subscribe to State of the Nation for political analysis, interviews and uncensored conversations.\n\n00:00 Introduction + Sponsor Mention\n00:40 Prince Mashele returns to State of the Nation\n01:02 Ramaphosa impeachment explained\n02:02 \u201cRamaphosa is a criminal president\u201d\n04:03 Will Ramaphosa resign?\n05:14 Was Phala Phala ANC money?\n07:42 What happens to South Africa now?\n09:29 If Cyril resigns \u2014 who becomes president?\n11:27 What happens to the GNU?\n12:48 Could Mashatile replace Ramaphosa?\n15:50 Would Mashatile collapse the GNU?\n17:43 A Mashatile\u2013EFF MK coalition?\n19:19 Would South Africa survive it?\n20:40 The national mood in South Africa\n23:10 Why alternative political parties failed\n26:09 Mashatile, MK &amp; EFF coalition risks\n30:44 Why the DA is \u201cout the conversation\u201d\n33:04 Will Cyril delay everything?\n35:12 Local government election predictions\n38:18 The politics of fragmentation\n39:18 Prince Mashele reveals \u201cRescue South Africa\u201d\n43:41 Timeline for the movement\n46:26 Why politicians are excluded\n48:12 Race, ideology &amp; South Africa\u2019s future\n54:19 Mwkwanazi as police commissioner?\n56:17 Introducing Rescue South Africa\n57:53 Final thoughts &amp; outro\n\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\" >Political analyst Prince Mashele joins Mike Sham to unpack the growing pressure on Cyril Ramaphosa, the impeachment saga, the future of the GNU, Paul Mashatile, coalition politics, and whether South Africa needs a complete political reset.<br>\n<br>\nPrince also reveals details behind a new movement called \u201cRescue South Africa\u201d a project aimed at bringing together professionals and ordinary citizens to rebuild the country.<br>\n<br>\nTopics include:<br>\n\u2022 Ramaphosa impeachment &amp; Phala Phala<br>\n\u2022 Will Cyril resign?<br>\n\u2022 Paul Mashatile as president?<br>\n\u2022 GNU survival chances<br>\n\u2022 ANC, EFF &amp; MK coalition scenarios<br>\n\u2022 Local government election predictions<br>\n\u2022 Johannesburg, eThekwini &amp; coalition politics<br>\n\u2022 Rescue South Africa explained<br>\n<br>\n\ud83d\ude97 This episode is proudly supported by Pace Car Rental. Use code SONA for a discount on your next rental.<br>\n<br>\n\ud83d\udd14 Subscribe to State of the Nation for political analysis, interviews and uncensored conversations.<br>\n<br>\n00:00 Introduction + Sponsor Mention<br>\n00:40 Prince Mashele returns to State of the Nation<br>\n01:02 Ramaphosa impeachment explained<br>\n02:02 \u201cRamaphosa is a criminal president\u201d<br>\n04:03 Will Ramaphosa resign?<br>\n05:14 Was Phala Phala ANC money?<br>\n07:42 What happens to South Africa now?<br>\n09:29 If Cyril resigns \u2014 who becomes president?<br>\n11:27 What happens to the GNU?<br>\n12:48 Could Mashatile replace Ramaphosa?<br>\n15:50 Would Mashatile collapse the GNU?<br>\n17:43 A Mashatile\u2013EFF MK coalition?<br>\n19:19 Would South Africa survive it?<br>\n20:40 The national mood in South Africa<br>\n23:10 Why alternative political parties failed<br>\n26:09 Mashatile, MK &amp; EFF coalition risks<br>\n30:44 Why the DA is \u201cout the conversation\u201d<br>\n33:04 Will Cyril delay everything?<br>\n35:12 Local government election predictions<br>\n38:18 The politics of fragmentation<br>\n39:18 Prince Mashele reveals \u201cRescue South Africa\u201d<br>\n43:41 Timeline for the movement<br>\n46:26 Why politicians are excluded<br>\n48:12 Race, ideology &amp; South Africa\u2019s future<br>\n54:19 Mwkwanazi as police commissioner?<br>\n56:17 Introducing Rescue South Africa<br>\n57:53 Final thoughts &amp; outro<br>\n<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 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data-title=\"Veteran journalist Mzilikazi Wa Afrika joins Mike Sham for a wide-ranging conversation on Arthur Fraser, Phala Phala, Cyril Ramaphosa, land reform, ANC failures, corruption, entrepreneurship, and South Africa\u2019s future.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nFrom Fraser\u2019s explosive role in exposing Phala Phala to whether South Africans have been betrayed since 1994, this is an honest discussion about politics, accountability, economic freedom, and the road ahead.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\n Topics include:&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 Arthur Fraser &amp; Phala Phala&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 Ramaphosa under pressure&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 Land reform &amp; ownership debate&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 Why South Africans feel betrayed&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 Entrepreneurship vs dependency&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 Local government elections&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 The future of South Africa&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nThis episode is proudly supported by Pace Car Rental. Use code SONA for a discount on your next rental.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nSubscribe to State of the Nation for more political analysis, interviews and uncensored conversations.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\n#StateOfTheNation #SouthAfrica #Politics #ArthurFraser #Ramaphosa #ANC #ZilikaziWaAfrika #PhalaPhala #SouthAfricanPolitics&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nBased on the uploaded transcript.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nChapters \/ Timestamps&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\n00:00 Introduction&lt;br \/&gt;\n00:23 Meet Mzilikazi Wa Afrika&lt;br \/&gt;\n00:58 The Arthur Fraser podcast scoop&lt;br \/&gt;\n02:30 Why the interview lasted 5 hours&lt;br \/&gt;\n03:01 From old media to new media&lt;br \/&gt;\n04:30 Replacing traditional media?&lt;br \/&gt;\n05:04 What Arthur Fraser is really like&lt;br \/&gt;\n06:19 Why Fraser opened the Phala Phala case&lt;br \/&gt;\n08:23 Is Arthur Fraser a hero or villain?&lt;br \/&gt;\n10:06 Did intelligence miss Phala Phala?&lt;br \/&gt;\n11:10 Is there a Phala Phala cover-up?&lt;br \/&gt;\n12:24 Ramaphosa\u2019s credibility problem&lt;br \/&gt;\n13:08 Did Ramaphosa mean well?&lt;br \/&gt;\n14:02 Jacob Zuma\u2019s prison release explained&lt;br \/&gt;\n15:05 Has South Africa changed?&lt;br \/&gt;\n19:38 \u201cBlack South Africans have been betrayed\u201d&lt;br \/&gt;\n20:44 Broken promises after 1994&lt;br \/&gt;\n22:16 Why people must still vote&lt;br \/&gt;\n24:00 Accountability in government&lt;br \/&gt;\n25:05 Land reform: what\u2019s the solution?&lt;br \/&gt;\n31:24 Ownership, wealth &amp; inequality debate&lt;br \/&gt;\n34:09 Why South Africa needs entrepreneurs&lt;br \/&gt;\n38:14 Why the education system is failing youth&lt;br \/&gt;\n41:55 Local elections &amp; voter frustration&lt;br \/&gt;\n44:52 Final thoughts &amp; future of South Africa&lt;br \/&gt;\n45:15 Mzilikazi Wa Afrika podcast: Unpopular Opinion&lt;br \/&gt;\n&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=\"Mzilikazi Wa Afrika EXPOSES What\u2019s Really Wrong With South Africa\" data-channel-id=\"UCMHEDVFW5sUeHr5KMIOHuyg\" data-views=\"43K views\" data-published-date=\"1779724835\" data-formatted-published-date=\"25 May 2026 6:00 pm\" data-comment-count=\"528\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Veteran journalist Mzilikazi Wa Afrika joins Mike Sham for a wide-ranging conversation on Arthur Fraser, Phala Phala, Cyril Ramaphosa, land reform, ANC failures, corruption, entrepreneurship, and South Africa\u2019s future.\n\nFrom Fraser\u2019s explosive role in exposing Phala Phala to whether South Africans have been betrayed since 1994, this is an honest discussion about politics, accountability, economic freedom, and the road ahead.\n\n Topics include:\n\u2022 Arthur Fraser &amp; Phala Phala\n\u2022 Ramaphosa under pressure\n\u2022 Land reform &amp; ownership debate\n\u2022 Why South Africans feel betrayed\n\u2022 Entrepreneurship vs dependency\n\u2022 Local government elections\n\u2022 The future of South Africa\n\nThis episode is proudly supported by Pace Car Rental. Use code SONA for a discount on your next rental.\n\nSubscribe to State of the Nation for more political analysis, interviews and uncensored conversations.\n\n#StateOfTheNation #SouthAfrica #Politics #ArthurFraser #Ramaphosa #ANC #ZilikaziWaAfrika #PhalaPhala #SouthAfricanPolitics\n\nBased on the uploaded transcript.\n\nChapters \/ Timestamps\n\n00:00 Introduction\n00:23 Meet Mzilikazi Wa Afrika\n00:58 The Arthur Fraser podcast scoop\n02:30 Why the interview lasted 5 hours\n03:01 From old media to new media\n04:30 Replacing traditional media?\n05:04 What Arthur Fraser is really like\n06:19 Why Fraser opened the Phala Phala case\n08:23 Is Arthur Fraser a hero or villain?\n10:06 Did intelligence miss Phala Phala?\n11:10 Is there a Phala Phala cover-up?\n12:24 Ramaphosa\u2019s credibility problem\n13:08 Did Ramaphosa mean well?\n14:02 Jacob Zuma\u2019s prison release explained\n15:05 Has South Africa changed?\n19:38 \u201cBlack South Africans have been betrayed\u201d\n20:44 Broken promises after 1994\n22:16 Why people must still vote\n24:00 Accountability in government\n25:05 Land reform: what\u2019s the solution?\n31:24 Ownership, wealth &amp; inequality debate\n34:09 Why South Africa needs entrepreneurs\n38:14 Why the education system is failing youth\n41:55 Local elections &amp; voter frustration\n44:52 Final thoughts &amp; future of South Africa\n45:15 Mzilikazi Wa Afrika podcast: Unpopular Opinion\n\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\" >Veteran journalist Mzilikazi Wa Afrika joins Mike Sham for a wide-ranging conversation on Arthur Fraser, Phala Phala, Cyril Ramaphosa, land reform, ANC failures, corruption, entrepreneurship, and South Africa\u2019s future.<br>\n<br>\nFrom Fraser\u2019s explosive role in exposing Phala Phala to whether South Africans have been betrayed since 1994, this is an honest discussion about politics, accountability, economic freedom, and the road ahead.<br>\n<br>\n Topics include:<br>\n\u2022 Arthur Fraser &amp; Phala Phala<br>\n\u2022 Ramaphosa under pressure<br>\n\u2022 Land reform &amp; ownership debate<br>\n\u2022 Why South Africans feel betrayed<br>\n\u2022 Entrepreneurship vs dependency<br>\n\u2022 Local government elections<br>\n\u2022 The future of South Africa<br>\n<br>\nThis episode is proudly supported by Pace Car Rental. Use code SONA for a discount on your next rental.<br>\n<br>\nSubscribe to State of the Nation for more political analysis, interviews and uncensored conversations.<br>\n<br>\n#StateOfTheNation #SouthAfrica #Politics #ArthurFraser #Ramaphosa #ANC #ZilikaziWaAfrika #PhalaPhala #SouthAfricanPolitics<br>\n<br>\nBased on the uploaded transcript.<br>\n<br>\nChapters \/ Timestamps<br>\n<br>\n00:00 Introduction<br>\n00:23 Meet Mzilikazi Wa Afrika<br>\n00:58 The Arthur Fraser podcast scoop<br>\n02:30 Why the interview lasted 5 hours<br>\n03:01 From old media to new media<br>\n04:30 Replacing traditional media?<br>\n05:04 What Arthur Fraser is really like<br>\n06:19 Why Fraser opened the Phala Phala case<br>\n08:23 Is Arthur Fraser a hero or villain?<br>\n10:06 Did intelligence miss Phala Phala?<br>\n11:10 Is there a Phala Phala cover-up?<br>\n12:24 Ramaphosa\u2019s credibility problem<br>\n13:08 Did Ramaphosa mean well?<br>\n14:02 Jacob Zuma\u2019s prison release explained<br>\n15:05 Has South Africa changed?<br>\n19:38 \u201cBlack South Africans have been betrayed\u201d<br>\n20:44 Broken promises after 1994<br>\n22:16 Why people must still vote<br>\n24:00 Accountability in government<br>\n25:05 Land reform: what\u2019s the solution?<br>\n31:24 Ownership, wealth &amp; inequality debate<br>\n34:09 Why South Africa needs entrepreneurs<br>\n38:14 Why the education system is failing youth<br>\n41:55 Local elections &amp; voter frustration<br>\n44:52 Final thoughts &amp; future of South Africa<br>\n45:15 Mzilikazi Wa Afrika podcast: Unpopular Opinion<br>\n<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                                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class=\"sby_video_title\">Mzilikazi Wa Afrika EXPOSES What\u2019s Really Wrong With South Africa<\/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\">25 May 2026 6:00 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_VVVNSEVEVkZXNXNVZUhyNUtNSU9IdXlnLndSaDBseVNJYU1F\" data-date=\"1779465679\" data-video-id=\"wRh0lySIaME\" data-video-title=\"Malema vs Mike : Why Still Sing \u201cKill the Boer\u201d?\" data-live-date=\"0\" data-channel-id=\"UCMHEDVFW5sUeHr5KMIOHuyg\" >\n    <div class=\"sby_inner_item\">\n        <div 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data-avatar=\"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/_g_LhgGw-jdj3RZSCWZlkkaoj8wu3rQuhQqKXCaSG0jWfYAE7gpApZ5EgAK2RdWgbNYYFfuF=s88-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj\" data-title=\"What\u2019s it really like to have a run-in with Julius Malema?&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nAfter attending JJ Tabane\u2019s podcast launch featuring Julius Malema, Mike Sham got the opportunity to ask a direct question about the controversial \u201cKill The Boer\u201d song  and what followed was a heated exchange on race, land, white privilege, political rhetoric, and whether South African politicians are saying one thing and doing another.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nIn this episode of the State of the Nation Weekly Update, Mike breaks down what really happened, what Malema said, and why politicians  from the EFF to the ANC  should no longer be allowed to dodge difficult questions.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nCan politicians keep dividing South Africans while claiming to stand for unity? And why do so many in the media avoid asking the hard questions?&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nWhat question would YOU ask Julius Malema if he sat across from you?&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nBrought to you by Pace Car Rental celebrating 20 years!&lt;br \/&gt;\nUse promo code SONA for a special anniversary discount.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\n4Follow @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=\"Malema vs Mike : Why Still Sing \u201cKill the Boer\u201d?\" data-channel-id=\"UCMHEDVFW5sUeHr5KMIOHuyg\" data-views=\"40.7K views\" data-published-date=\"1779465679\" data-formatted-published-date=\"22 May 2026 6:01 pm\" data-comment-count=\"800\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"What\u2019s it really like to have a run-in with Julius Malema?\n\nAfter attending JJ Tabane\u2019s podcast launch featuring Julius Malema, Mike Sham got the opportunity to ask a direct question about the controversial \u201cKill The Boer\u201d song  and what followed was a heated exchange on race, land, white privilege, political rhetoric, and whether South African politicians are saying one thing and doing another.\n\nIn this episode of the State of the Nation Weekly Update, Mike breaks down what really happened, what Malema said, and why politicians  from the EFF to the ANC  should no longer be allowed to dodge difficult questions.\n\nCan politicians keep dividing South Africans while claiming to stand for unity? And why do so many in the media avoid asking the hard questions?\n\nWhat question would YOU ask Julius Malema if he sat across from you?\n\nBrought to you by Pace Car Rental celebrating 20 years!\nUse promo code SONA for a special anniversary discount.\n\n4Follow @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\" >What\u2019s it really like to have a run-in with Julius Malema?<br>\n<br>\nAfter attending JJ Tabane\u2019s podcast launch featuring Julius Malema, Mike Sham got the opportunity to ask a direct question about the controversial \u201cKill The Boer\u201d song  and what followed was a heated exchange on race, land, white privilege, political rhetoric, and whether South African politicians are saying one thing and doing another.<br>\n<br>\nIn this episode of the State of the Nation Weekly Update, Mike breaks down what really happened, what Malema said, and why politicians  from the EFF to the ANC  should no longer be allowed to dodge difficult questions.<br>\n<br>\nCan politicians keep dividing South Africans while claiming to stand for unity? And why do so many in the media avoid asking the hard questions?<br>\n<br>\nWhat question would YOU ask Julius Malema if he sat across from you?<br>\n<br>\nBrought to you by Pace Car Rental celebrating 20 years!<br>\nUse promo code SONA for a special anniversary discount.<br>\n<br>\n4Follow @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\">2.5K<\/span>\n                                <\/span>\n                                <span class=\"sby_comments\" >\n                                            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cutJohannesburg\u2019s power over billions in unpaid debt but will they actually do it\" data-channel-id=\"UCMHEDVFW5sUeHr5KMIOHuyg\" data-views=\"5.2K views\" data-published-date=\"1779441108\" data-formatted-published-date=\"22 May 2026 11:11 am\" data-comment-count=\"5\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"\">\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\" ><\/p>\n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_stats\" >\n                                <span class=\"sby_likes\" >\n                                                                    <span 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it<\/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\">22 May 2026 11:11 am<\/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_VVVNSEVEVkZXNXNVZUhyNUtNSU9IdXlnLlBTbDNwMVppY2Zr\" data-date=\"1779379235\" data-video-id=\"PSl3p1Zicfk\" data-video-title=\"Cyril Ramaphosa\u2019s BIGGEST Crisis Yet? Vuyo Zungula Speaks Out\" 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=PSl3p1Zicfk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/PSl3p1Zicfk\/maxresdefault.jpg\" data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;120&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/PSl3p1Zicfk\\\/default.jpg&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/PSl3p1Zicfk\\\/mqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;480&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/PSl3p1Zicfk\\\/hqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/PSl3p1Zicfk\\\/sddefault.jpg&quot;}\" data-video-id=\"PSl3p1Zicfk\"  data-user=\"State of the Nation\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PSl3p1Zicfk\" data-avatar=\"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/_g_LhgGw-jdj3RZSCWZlkkaoj8wu3rQuhQqKXCaSG0jWfYAE7gpApZ5EgAK2RdWgbNYYFfuF=s88-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj\" data-title=\"Has President Cyril Ramaphosa finally run out of road on Phala Phala?&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nIn this explosive interview, Mike Sham sits down with ATM leader Vuyo Zungula after the Constitutional Court overturned Parliament\u2019s decision not to investigate the Phala Phala scandal.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nWhat does this ruling mean for President Cyril Ramaphosa? Could Parliament now move toward impeachment? And what happens to South Africa if Ramaphosa\u2019s presidency comes under serious threat?&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nVuyo Zungula breaks down:&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 Why the Constitutional Court ruling matters&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 The future of the Phala Phala scandal&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 Whether Ramaphosa still has public trust&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 The role of Parliament and accountability&lt;br \/&gt;\n\u2022 What a post-Ramaphosa South Africa could look like&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nIs South Africa entering a new era of accountability or will politics once again protect power?&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nChapters&lt;br \/&gt;\n00:00 Intro + Pace Car Rental sponsor&lt;br \/&gt;\n01:00 Vuyo Zungula joins the show&lt;br \/&gt;\n02:10 Constitutional Court overturns Parliament\u2019s Phala Phala decision&lt;br \/&gt;\n05:00 Why Ramaphosa must be held accountable&lt;br \/&gt;\n08:20 Why did the Constitutional Court take so long?&lt;br \/&gt;\n10:45 Is South Africa entering a new accountability era?&lt;br \/&gt;\n15:00 Ramaphosa\u2019s media address &amp; public reaction&lt;br \/&gt;\n19:15 Foreign cash, unanswered questions &amp; Phala Phala concerns&lt;br \/&gt;\n23:40 Comparing Ramaphosa to Zuma accountability&lt;br \/&gt;\n28:30 Did institutions protect the President?&lt;br \/&gt;\n34:10 Public Protector under scrutiny&lt;br \/&gt;\n38:00 The impeachment committee explained&lt;br \/&gt;\n44:30 Can Ramaphosa survive politically?&lt;br \/&gt;\n49:00 Will ANC MPs protect him again?&lt;br \/&gt;\n54:20 What happens if Ramaphosa resigns?&lt;br \/&gt;\n58:15 Could South Africa face a post-Ramaphosa future?&lt;br \/&gt;\n01:03:00 Coalition politics &amp; the future of the GNU&lt;br \/&gt;\n01:10:20 Economic transformation &amp; black participation debate&lt;br \/&gt;\n01:18:30 Final thoughts: accountability in South Africa&lt;br \/&gt;\n01:21:45 Closing remarks + subscribe&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\n\ud83d\udd14 Subscribe to State of the Nation for fearless political analysis and exclusive interviews.&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\n\ud83d\ude97 This episode is proudly brought to you by Pace Car Rental.&lt;br \/&gt;\nNeed a car or bakkie? Use code SONA for a special discount.&lt;br \/&gt;\nPace Car Rental&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=\"Cyril Ramaphosa\u2019s BIGGEST Crisis Yet? Vuyo Zungula Speaks Out\" data-channel-id=\"UCMHEDVFW5sUeHr5KMIOHuyg\" data-views=\"49.1K views\" data-published-date=\"1779379235\" data-formatted-published-date=\"21 May 2026 6:00 pm\" data-comment-count=\"330\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Has President Cyril Ramaphosa finally run out of road on Phala Phala?\n\nIn this explosive interview, Mike Sham sits down with ATM leader Vuyo Zungula after the Constitutional Court overturned Parliament\u2019s decision not to investigate the Phala Phala scandal.\n\nWhat does this ruling mean for President Cyril Ramaphosa? Could Parliament now move toward impeachment? And what happens to South Africa if Ramaphosa\u2019s presidency comes under serious threat?\n\nVuyo Zungula breaks down:\n\u2022 Why the Constitutional Court ruling matters\n\u2022 The future of the Phala Phala scandal\n\u2022 Whether Ramaphosa still has public trust\n\u2022 The role of Parliament and accountability\n\u2022 What a post-Ramaphosa South Africa could look like\n\nIs South Africa entering a new era of accountability or will politics once again protect power?\n\nChapters\n00:00 Intro + Pace Car Rental sponsor\n01:00 Vuyo Zungula joins the show\n02:10 Constitutional Court overturns Parliament\u2019s Phala Phala decision\n05:00 Why Ramaphosa must be held accountable\n08:20 Why did the Constitutional Court take so long?\n10:45 Is South Africa entering a new accountability era?\n15:00 Ramaphosa\u2019s media address &amp; public reaction\n19:15 Foreign cash, unanswered questions &amp; Phala Phala concerns\n23:40 Comparing Ramaphosa to Zuma accountability\n28:30 Did institutions protect the President?\n34:10 Public Protector under scrutiny\n38:00 The impeachment committee explained\n44:30 Can Ramaphosa survive politically?\n49:00 Will ANC MPs protect him again?\n54:20 What happens if Ramaphosa resigns?\n58:15 Could South Africa face a post-Ramaphosa future?\n01:03:00 Coalition politics &amp; the future of the GNU\n01:10:20 Economic transformation &amp; black participation debate\n01:18:30 Final thoughts: accountability in South Africa\n01:21:45 Closing remarks + subscribe\n\n\ud83d\udd14 Subscribe to State of the Nation for fearless political analysis and exclusive interviews.\n\n\ud83d\ude97 This episode is proudly brought to you by Pace Car Rental.\nNeed a car or bakkie? Use code SONA for a special discount.\nPace Car Rental\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\" >Has President Cyril Ramaphosa finally run out of road on Phala Phala?<br>\n<br>\nIn this explosive interview, Mike Sham sits down with ATM leader Vuyo Zungula after the Constitutional Court overturned Parliament\u2019s decision not to investigate the Phala Phala scandal.<br>\n<br>\nWhat does this ruling mean for President Cyril Ramaphosa? Could Parliament now move toward impeachment? And what happens to South Africa if Ramaphosa\u2019s presidency comes under serious threat?<br>\n<br>\nVuyo Zungula breaks down:<br>\n\u2022 Why the Constitutional Court ruling matters<br>\n\u2022 The future of the Phala Phala scandal<br>\n\u2022 Whether Ramaphosa still has public trust<br>\n\u2022 The role of Parliament and accountability<br>\n\u2022 What a post-Ramaphosa South Africa could look like<br>\n<br>\nIs South Africa entering a new era of accountability or will politics once again protect power?<br>\n<br>\nChapters<br>\n00:00 Intro + Pace Car Rental sponsor<br>\n01:00 Vuyo Zungula joins the show<br>\n02:10 Constitutional Court overturns Parliament\u2019s Phala Phala decision<br>\n05:00 Why Ramaphosa must be held accountable<br>\n08:20 Why did the Constitutional Court take so long?<br>\n10:45 Is South Africa entering a new accountability era?<br>\n15:00 Ramaphosa\u2019s media address &amp; public reaction<br>\n19:15 Foreign cash, unanswered questions &amp; Phala Phala concerns<br>\n23:40 Comparing Ramaphosa to Zuma accountability<br>\n28:30 Did institutions protect the President?<br>\n34:10 Public Protector under scrutiny<br>\n38:00 The impeachment committee explained<br>\n44:30 Can Ramaphosa survive politically?<br>\n49:00 Will ANC MPs protect him again?<br>\n54:20 What happens if Ramaphosa resigns?<br>\n58:15 Could South Africa face a post-Ramaphosa future?<br>\n01:03:00 Coalition politics &amp; the future of the GNU<br>\n01:10:20 Economic transformation &amp; black participation debate<br>\n01:18:30 Final thoughts: accountability in South Africa<br>\n01:21:45 Closing remarks + subscribe<br>\n<br>\n\ud83d\udd14 Subscribe to State of the Nation for fearless political analysis and exclusive interviews.<br>\n<br>\n\ud83d\ude97 This episode is proudly brought to you by Pace Car Rental.<br>\nNeed a car or bakkie? 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It aims to pry open power, force accountability, expose the gaps between what politicians say and what they do. It\u2019s not neutral \u2014 it takes a stand (against corruption, against policy paralysis). Its greatest value lies in boldness and clarity; its greatest vulnerability is being dismissed as partisan noise, or failing to build a credible path forward.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ff4797b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ff4797b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"1077\">Forget PR fluff. 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Ghana Exit, 32% Unemployment, Police Chaos #276\" 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=DYgWBFouefA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/DYgWBFouefA\/maxresdefault.jpg\" data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;120&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/DYgWBFouefA\\\/default.jpg&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/DYgWBFouefA\\\/mqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;480&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/DYgWBFouefA\\\/hqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/DYgWBFouefA\\\/sddefault.jpg&quot;}\" data-video-id=\"DYgWBFouefA\"  data-user=\"Political Insider\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DYgWBFouefA\" data-avatar=\"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/bMunlvpJ0GySyWr8DhzFuoNPz569gh7jl_AQw4LohNGsL2YLMf2EorzbYHBsNZi18VH2DVlsgA=s88-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj\" data-title=\"Political Insider 276&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nGlobal headlines say \u201cxenophobia\u201d but what\u2019s missing is the paperwork story behind the Ghana departures.&lt;br \/&gt;\nWe break down March &amp; March, the PR war South Africa is losing, and why unemployment makes everything combustible.&lt;br \/&gt;\nThen: industrial policy talk vs real job numbers, and a policing system so broken it\u2019s still losing dockets.&lt;br \/&gt;\nBottom line: law enforcement isn\u2019t the problem non-enforcement is.&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=\"Who Owns South Africa? Ghana Exit, 32% Unemployment, Police Chaos #276\" data-channel-id=\"UC3509kYO_SXfmeJ7_zmMLnA\" data-views=\"13.1K views\" data-published-date=\"1779964045\" data-formatted-published-date=\"28 May 2026 12:27 pm\" data-comment-count=\"83\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Political Insider 276\n\nGlobal headlines say \u201cxenophobia\u201d but what\u2019s missing is the paperwork story behind the Ghana departures.\nWe break down March &amp; March, the PR war South Africa is losing, and why unemployment makes everything combustible.\nThen: industrial policy talk vs real job numbers, and a policing system so broken it\u2019s still losing dockets.\nBottom line: law enforcement isn\u2019t the problem non-enforcement is.\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 276<br>\n<br>\nGlobal headlines say \u201cxenophobia\u201d but what\u2019s missing is the paperwork story behind the Ghana departures.<br>\nWe break down March &amp; March, the PR war South Africa is losing, and why unemployment makes everything combustible.<br>\nThen: industrial policy talk vs real job numbers, and a policing system so broken it\u2019s still losing dockets.<br>\nBottom line: law enforcement isn\u2019t the problem non-enforcement is.<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                                                                    <span class=\"sby_like_count\">1.1K<\/span>\n                                <\/span>\n                                <span class=\"sby_comments\" >\n                                                                        <span class=\"sby_comment_count\">83<\/span>\n                                <\/span>\n                            <\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <span class=\"sby-screenreader\">YouTube Video VVUzNTA5a1lPX1NYZm1lSjdfem1NTG5BLkRZZ1dCRm91ZWZB<\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"sby_play_btn\" >\n                        <span class=\"sby_play_btn_bg\"><\/span>\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fab\" data-icon=\"youtube\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-youtube fa-w-18\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M549.655 124.083c-6.281-23.65-24.787-42.276-48.284-48.597C458.781 64 288 64 288 64S117.22 64 74.629 75.486c-23.497 6.322-42.003 24.947-48.284 48.597-11.412 42.867-11.412 132.305-11.412 132.305s0 89.438 11.412 132.305c6.281 23.65 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\">Who Owns South Africa? 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data-avatar=\"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/bMunlvpJ0GySyWr8DhzFuoNPz569gh7jl_AQw4LohNGsL2YLMf2EorzbYHBsNZi18VH2DVlsgA=s88-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj\" data-title=\"Political Insider 275&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nRamaphosa files papers to halt the impeachment process and the delay tactics start.&lt;br \/&gt;\nStats SA data suggests water shedding is rising, with metros like Joburg and Durban among the worst hit.&lt;br \/&gt;\nPlus: the SIU moves to recover hundreds of millions linked to Free State health contracts.&lt;br \/&gt;\nSponsored by Trade Nation: trade global markets at tradenation.co.za&lt;br \/&gt;\nSubscribe for daily political accountability.&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=\"Impeachment Standoff: Ramaphosa Files Court Papers #275\" data-channel-id=\"UC3509kYO_SXfmeJ7_zmMLnA\" data-views=\"13.7K views\" data-published-date=\"1779883478\" data-formatted-published-date=\"27 May 2026 2:04 pm\" data-comment-count=\"127\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Political Insider 275\n\nRamaphosa files papers to halt the impeachment process and the delay tactics start.\nStats SA data suggests water shedding is rising, with metros like Joburg and Durban among the worst hit.\nPlus: the SIU moves to recover hundreds of millions linked to Free State health contracts.\nSponsored by Trade Nation: trade global markets at tradenation.co.za\nSubscribe for daily political accountability.\n\nDon\u2019t just complain get involved, share this conversation, and subscribe for more Political 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accountability.<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\">881<\/span>\n                                <\/span>\n                                <span class=\"sby_comments\" >\n                                                                        <span class=\"sby_comment_count\">127<\/span>\n                                <\/span>\n                            <\/p>\n                                          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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\">Impeachment Standoff: Ramaphosa Files Court Papers #275<\/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\">27 May 2026 2:04 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data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;120&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/kibDKM_VpbU\\\/default.jpg&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/kibDKM_VpbU\\\/mqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;480&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/kibDKM_VpbU\\\/hqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/kibDKM_VpbU\\\/sddefault.jpg&quot;}\" data-video-id=\"kibDKM_VpbU\"  data-user=\"Political Insider\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kibDKM_VpbU\" data-avatar=\"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/bMunlvpJ0GySyWr8DhzFuoNPz569gh7jl_AQw4LohNGsL2YLMf2EorzbYHBsNZi18VH2DVlsgA=s88-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj\" data-title=\"Political Insider 274&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nRamaphosa\u2019s impeachment committee is set 31 MPs, maximum chaos, minimum accountability.&lt;br \/&gt;\nBrown Makhotzi is in deeper trouble, and this time it looks like prison. And Johannesburg? A city in collapse\u2026 awarding executive pay packages like it\u2019s thriving. Who\u2019s protecting who and how long can this grift survive?&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=\"The 31-MP Circus Begins Impeachment Panel Stacked, Will Ramaphosa Escape Again? #274\" data-channel-id=\"UC3509kYO_SXfmeJ7_zmMLnA\" data-views=\"19.5K views\" data-published-date=\"1779798527\" data-formatted-published-date=\"26 May 2026 2:28 pm\" data-comment-count=\"124\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Political Insider 274\n\nRamaphosa\u2019s impeachment committee is set 31 MPs, maximum chaos, minimum accountability.\nBrown Makhotzi is in deeper trouble, and this time it looks like prison. And Johannesburg? A city in collapse\u2026 awarding executive pay packages like it\u2019s thriving. Who\u2019s protecting who and how long can this grift survive?\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 274<br>\n<br>\nRamaphosa\u2019s impeachment committee is set 31 MPs, maximum chaos, minimum accountability.<br>\nBrown Makhotzi is in deeper trouble, and this time it looks like prison. And Johannesburg? A city in collapse\u2026 awarding executive pay packages like it\u2019s thriving. 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data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;120&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/cMCY9IY1BoU\\\/default.jpg&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/cMCY9IY1BoU\\\/mqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;480&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/cMCY9IY1BoU\\\/hqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/cMCY9IY1BoU\\\/sddefault.jpg&quot;}\" data-video-id=\"cMCY9IY1BoU\"  data-user=\"Political Insider\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cMCY9IY1BoU\" data-avatar=\"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/bMunlvpJ0GySyWr8DhzFuoNPz569gh7jl_AQw4LohNGsL2YLMf2EorzbYHBsNZi18VH2DVlsgA=s88-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj\" data-title=\"Political Insider 273&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;br \/&gt;\nBEE is standing between South Africa and Starlink and the GNU is heading for a real stress-test.&lt;br \/&gt;\nThen: nuclear power is back on the table\u2026 with corruption risk written all over it.&lt;br \/&gt;\nAnd in Joburg, the ANC\u2019s mayoral \u201cshortlist\u201d screams desperation.&lt;br \/&gt;\nSponsored by Trade Nation  trade global markets: tradenation.co.za&lt;br \/&gt;\nSubscribe for daily accountability in SA politics.Don\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;\n&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=\"Starlink vs BEE: Who Wins? #273\" data-channel-id=\"UC3509kYO_SXfmeJ7_zmMLnA\" data-views=\"8.2K views\" data-published-date=\"1779710354\" data-formatted-published-date=\"25 May 2026 1:59 pm\" data-comment-count=\"115\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sona.co.za\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Political Insider 273\n\nBEE is standing between South Africa and Starlink and the GNU is heading for a real stress-test.\nThen: nuclear power is back on the table\u2026 with corruption risk written all over it.\nAnd in Joburg, the ANC\u2019s mayoral \u201cshortlist\u201d screams desperation.\nSponsored by Trade Nation  trade global markets: tradenation.co.za\nSubscribe for daily accountability in SA politics.Don\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 273<br>\n<br>\nBEE is standing between South Africa and Starlink and the GNU is heading for a real stress-test.<br>\nThen: nuclear power is back on the table\u2026 with corruption risk written all over it.<br>\nAnd in Joburg, the ANC\u2019s mayoral \u201cshortlist\u201d screams desperation.<br>\nSponsored by Trade Nation  trade global markets: tradenation.co.za<br>\nSubscribe for daily accountability in SA politics.Don\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                 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