
Democracy Unplugged brings together thought leaders, activists and influencers to untangle the threads of democratic principles, dissect current challenges, and envision what our future could look like. Join the conversation as our panels delve into current affairs, political dynamics and social issues.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 150 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPolitics | |||

In this episode we bring together political leaders and commentators for an unfiltered discussion on one of South Africa's most pressing and divisive issues; illegal immigration and its ripple effect on governance, crime, economic growth, and the fut... more
Are we paying enough attention to the warning signs? With
crime, protest, poverty, and public trust being increasingly
intertwined, Phumi Mashigo speaks to two experts to unpack what's
driving tensions, political and otherwise, and what can be don... more
What does Johannesburg need most right now? Better
management, bold ideas, or both? Phumi Mashigo speaks with Nobuntu
Hlazo-Webster about her journey into politics, her plans to restore
confidence in city governance, and what a Build One South Afr... more
Can a nation built on freedom still be grappling with who
truly belongs? As the United States marks 250 years of independence,
Phumi Mashigo unpacks the promises and contradictions that have shaped
the American story. She is joined by Charles Belk... more
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This series centers on deep-dive conversations about democratic governance, policy, and social issues in a contemporary context. Episodes typically pair policymakers, activists, and thought leaders with researchers and practitioners to unpack how institutions function, how power is exercised, and how ordinary citizens can engage more effectively. Topics frequently span constitutional rights, education policy, housing and urban development, public health, budget trade-offs, and the mechanics of electoral participation. A notable strength is the panel format that balances critical analysis with accessible storytelling, often foregrounding voices from civil society, frontline communities, and local government. The show frequently features cros... more
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Recent guests on Democracy Unplugged include:
1. Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster
2. Charles Belk
3. Rebone Tau
4. Patrick Motubase
5. Sthembile Nkosi
6. Wade Manning
7. Lawrence Manaka
8. Kotlwano Seloane
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