
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 | PoliticsNews | |||

As South Africa marks Heritage Day, Phumi Mashigo is joined by Zulu Royal Historian and author Shalo Mbatha to ask: what kind of South Africa are we building for the next 30 years?
From King Shaka and the formation of the Zulu nation to apartheid,... more
With local government elections less than 50 days away, the political temperature is rising.
Phumi Mashigo sits down with Justice Malala and Mondli Makhanya to unpack the ANC’s candidate-list chaos, the DA’s missed opportunities, MK’s rise in KwaZ... more
With the local government elections less than 50 days away, South Africa's political landscape is heating up.
This week Phumi Mashigo speaks to Justice Malala and Mondli Makhanya from the This Is Politics podcast about the ANC's candidate-list chaos... more
Can South Africa get tobacco policy right? What do these decisions mean for you? Phumi Mashigo speaks to Prof Lekan Ayo-Yusuf, Professor of Public Health with more than 20 years of experience across higher education, hospital management, university l... more
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This show centers on politics, governance, and social issues in South Africa and beyond, featuring a revolving lineup of politicians, analysts, activists, and policy experts. Episodes frequently tackle migration and xenophobia, urban governance, coalition politics, democratic institutions, and the future of South Africa's economy and education system. A notable throughline is how policy, public opinion, and civil society intersect to shape democratic outcomes, with conversations that range from local governance and municipal reform to national narratives about leadership and rights. The program often presents multiple perspectives, including party critique, civil society insight, and policy-driven analysis, making it a strong fit for listen... more
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Recent guests on Democracy Unplugged include:
1. Lekan Ayo-Yusuf
2. Gibsy Diale
3. Ntsiki Mazwai
4. Henry Mashigo
5. Moira Woma
6. Lukhona Mnguni
7. Haniff Hoosen
8. Mark Regev
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