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Context with Sebenzile Nkambule

Sebenzile Nkambule
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Mamelodi 10
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Reuters Institute Digital News Report
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Africa
Apartheid
African Unity
South Africa
Nigeria
Artificial Intelligence
Xenophobia
Trust In Media
Mental Health
Winnie Mandela
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Unemployment

Context with Sebenzile Nkambule is a thought-leadership podcast exploring the ideas, systems, and social forces shaping modern life across Africa and beyond.

Hosted by journalist, broadcaster and media strategist Sebenzile Nkambule, the show convenes thoughtful conversations and incisive analysis at the intersection of power, culture, identity, leadership, media, faith, and the future of society. more

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What does leadership look like when there are no clear answers?

In this episode of Context with Sebenzile Nkambule, executive coach and consultant Phetsile Dlamini joins the conversation to explore leadership in uncertain times — not as a theory, bu... more

We often speak about African unity as if it is automatic.

But beneath that idea are real tensions — between countries, communities, and people.

In this episode of Context, Sebenzile Nkambule explores the ongoing friction between South Africans and ... more

In June 1986, ten young boys from Mamelodi left home—and never came back.

They were later known as the Mamelodi 10: victims of a brutal apartheid-era operation built on deception, informants, and the systematic targeting of youth.

In this episode o... more

What does faith look like when everything feels uncertain?

In this episode of Context, Sebenzile Nkambule sits down with Father Lawrence for a reflective conversation on faith, doubt, religion, and the evolving role of spirituality in modern life.

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What do you do when life falls apart — and no one is coming to save you?

In this episode of Context, Sebenzile Nkambule explores what it means to rebuild after personal and professional setbacks, and why some of life’s hardest moments become turning... more

Wars are often decided by a few — but lived by millions.

In this episode of Context, Sebenzile Nkambule explores the human cost of “big man politics” and how concentrated power shapes war, conflict, and instability around the world.

This episode un... more

Is South Africa entering a real era of accountability — or repeating a familiar cycle?

In this episode of Context, Sebenzile Nkambule examines the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and what it reveals about power, corruption, and the state of South Afr... more

Why are so many people switching off from the news?

In a world of constant alerts, endless headlines, and information overload, many people are not becoming less informed — they are becoming overwhelmed.

In this episode of Context, Sebenzile Nkambu... more

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Recent Guests

Phetsile Dlamini
Executive coach and leadership and people strategy partner
Episode: Leading Without Certainty | Purpose, Presence & The Real Work of Coaching with Phetsile Dlamini
Mxolisi Malinga
Last surviving member of the Mamelodi 10, witness to their experiences and its lasting impact
Mamelodi activists network
Episode: He Survived the Mamelodi 10: A Story Apartheid Tried to Erase.
Father Lawrence Nzorvo
Catholic priest
Catholic Church
Episode: The Simplicity of the Sacred | Faith in Uncertain Times (feat. Father Lawrence)

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Sebenzile Nkambule
Host of Context with Sebenzile Nkambule

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The Simplicity of the Sacred | Faith in Uncertain Times (feat. Father Lawrence)
Q: How would you describe the role religion plays today in providing structure for people, especially the young?
Religion remains a source of structure and meaning, offering both personal guidance and community during uncertain times, though it is increasingly lived in personal, contextual ways rather than as a uniform, institutional mandate.

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Provocative, idea-driven conversations on how power, culture, leadership, media, faith, and social change intersect across Africa and beyond. Sessions blend personal narrative with sharp analysis to unpack current events, long-term trends, and structural shifts shaping everyday life, work, and belief. Notable for its thoughtful pacing, emphasis on context over headlines, and a willingness to tackle thorny topics with nuance, the show consistently centers voices and perspectives that challenge conventional wisdom while connecting macro trends to lived experience. Listeners are likely drawn to deep-dive discussions that illuminate politics, society, and the future through a locally grounded, globally aware lens.

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Context launched a month ago and published 10 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Phetsile Dlamini
2. Mxolisi Malinga
3. Father Lawrence Nzorvo

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