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A podcast by Nathan and Zenge for people to get a clearer picture of what's going on in Africa. Make sure to follow our Africa4dummies playlist on Spotify where we share some great African music.
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South Africa Series: Election '24 Explained - ANC Coalition and the MK-Zuma factor
Step into the vibrant landscape of South Africa with us in this captivating podcast series. As 30 million citizens cast their votes in the historic 7th general election on May 29, 2024, marking three decades since the end of apartheid, we delve deep into the heart of the nation's journey.
Join our insightful discussion with Keanen Isaacs, a researcher at South Africa History Online and currently pursuing a Master's degree at Witwatersrand University in Gauteng, South Africa.
The Presidents: Mandela, Mbeki, Zuma & Ramaphosa
Foreign Policy: From Mugabe to Isreal/Palestine
Election '24 Explained - ANC Coalition and the MK-Zuma Factor
(00:00) Intro
(01:06) The Electoral System & the Frontrunners
(04:06) About the ANC
(04:53) About the DA - Official Opposition
(05:19) About the EFF - Land Reform
(06:23) What will an ANC Coalition look like ? MK or EFF ?
(09:49) The small parties : Action SA, Rise Mzansi
(15:09) Is the DA a white party?
(17:35) Who are coloureds voting for ?
(19:27) Racial voting patterns and young voters
(21:58) The predictions (polling)
(26:42) Our Documentary -
South Africa Series: Foreign Policy - From Mugabe to Israel/Palestine
Step into the vibrant landscape of South Africa with us in this captivating podcast series. As 30 million citizens cast their votes in the historic 7th general election on May 29, 2024, marking three decades since the end of apartheid, we delve deep into the heart of the nation's journey.
Join our insightful discussion with Keanen Isaacs, a researcher at South Africa History Online and currently pursuing a Master's degree at Witwatersrand University in Gauteng, South Africa.
The Presidents: Mandela, Mbeki, Zuma & Ramaphosa
Foreign Policy: From Mugabe to Isreal/Plestine
South African Election '24: What you need to know
Excerpts:
Africa 4 Palestine YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5TiUhhm7cQ
African Students Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvh_QDn0azY
(00:00) Intro
(01:34) What is the post-apartheid South African foreign policy brand ?
(02:46) Mbeki- I am An African Speech
(08:31) Zuma's shift to the east
(09:09) Sudanese dictator - Omar Al Bashir let loose
(10:58) South Africa takes Israel to the ICJ
(12:50) A human rights foreign policy
(14:30) South Africa on Russia-Ukraine War
(22:00) Why was South Africa soft on Mugabe ?
(24:10) The Xenophobia question
(27:58) South Africa and Palestine historic ties
(29:28) Mandela on Isreal Palestine in 1990
(39:23) SA dealing in conflicts in Africa
(43:44) South Africa's African agenda at the UN Security Council -
South Africa Series: The Presidents- Mandela, Mbeki, Zuma & Ramaphosa
Step into the vibrant landscape of South Africa with us in this captivating podcast series. As 30 million citizens cast their votes in the historic 7th general election on May 29, 2024, marking three decades since the end of apartheid, we delve deep into the heart of the nation's journey.
Join our insightful discussion with Keanen Isaacs, a researcher at South Africa History Online and currently pursuing a Master's degree at Witwatersrand University in Gauteng, South Africa.
The Presidents: Mandela, Mbeki, Zuma & Ramaphosa
Foreign Policy: From Mugabe to Isreal/Plestine
South African Election '24: What you need to know
(00:00) Introduction
(1:25) What are all the presidents most known for ?
(07:03) What did Mandela actually do ? Is he a failure?
(13:41) If Mandela was president in the 1960s would he be different ?
(16:48) The Thabo Mbeki era : Black Middle Class and 2010 World Cup
(22:26) The Zuma era: White Capitalists & State Capture
(28: 28) Cyril Ramaposa: Veteran's Club -
Africa Freedom Day: Documenting the Journey of a War Veteran and Freedom Fighter
Happy Africa Freedom Day!
In this exhilarating episode commemorating Africa Freedom Day, the A4D Team recounts our remarkable interviews with two extraordinary individuals: Pvt. Moboola, a valiant soldier from World War II, and Ambassador Ngalande, a fearless freedom fighter who later rose to prominence as a diplomat.
As we reflect on the past, we ponder the question: Can we maintain a strong connection to our history while confronting the challenges of the present day? With the recent passing of Pvt. Moboola, who was 99 years old at the time of our interview, these conversations serve as invaluable time capsules for both current and future generations.
Furthermore, we engage in a thought-provoking discussion amongst ourselves: Can we take pride in our African identity today? Join us as we explore these themes and celebrate the resilience and heritage of Africa on this momentous occasion.
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(00:05)Intro
(04:47)Just Another Day
(05:50)Fighting visas & the Richest Man in Africa
(10:15)The History of African Union
(15:10)Their Biggest Achievement
(20:00)Africans we look up to
(25:56)Burna Boy & Rema
(29:12)Thabo Mbeki - African Renaissance
(32:40)Interviewing 2 sides of History
(33:21) How we interviewed an African WW2 veteran : Pvt Moboola
(51:30)African War Veteran PTSD
(53:10) A weird relationship with Freedom Fighters
(56:12) How we interviewed a freedom figher/dipolomat: Amb Ngalande
(59:42) A very passionate soul
(1:04:31)Conclusion -
Rwandan Genocide: Exploring Roots, Survival, Resilience, and Gen-Z Perspective with Samuel Ishimwe
In this episode, join me, Zenge, as I sit down with Rwandan filmmaker and genocide survivor Samuel Ishimwe. Together, we uncover the roots of the Rwandan Genocide, hear Samuel's personal story, and explore how Gen-Z Rwandans understand this tragic event 30 years later. Get ready for a powerful journey of resilience, remembrance, and reflection.
A4D has also put put a documentary explaining Rwanda's story right here .
Samuel Ishimwe's Documentary on DW is here.
(00:00) Introduction
(02:55) The Roots of Genocide
(04:44) The pre-colonial Rwanda
(07:07) German colonialism and race fixing
(09:45) Belgians take over: exclusive Tutsi rule
(15:50) 1950s - Cold War, Catholics and Hutu supremacy
(18:29) the Hutu Revolution & Hutu Power
(23:20) Independence on Hutu Terms
(30:13) Before the Genocide: Habyarimana - the Politics & Economics
(35:27) The road to Genocide : hate radio & Interahamwe
(39:57) The Genocide
(46:00) My personal story
(55:31) How do Gen-Z Rwandans understand the Genocide
(01:01:10) Have you reconciled with your parents killers?
(01:03:27) What can we learn from Rwanda ? -
Mining in Africa: Decoding the Resource Curse, Illegal Miners, and Success Stories
Uncover the paradox of wealth and poverty in mineral-rich African nations. From pre-colonial times to today, explore the resource curse, colonial impact, and post-colonial booms. Discuss the role of the African state in mineral governance, illegal mining, and hear insights from Dr. Ben Radley, a political economist specializing in the DRC. Join us for a concise exploration of the complex dynamics shaping mining in Africa.
Chapters:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:03:35) What is the resource curse? Does it exist ?
(00:08:25) Were Africans mining before colonialism ?
(00:11:35) Colonial mineral extraction in Africa - example Belgian Congo
(00:17:15) Mining after independence (1960s), nationalisation and the lost glory days
(00:20:25) A copper version of OPEC ? CIPEC?
(00:22:55) Blaming the African state
(00:28:33) Liberalise and privatise
(00:30:40) The vilification of illegal miners (artisanal miners)
(00:36:27) Green tech & Leveraging the 'New Scramble for Africa'
(00:45:41) From Congolese mines to the Apple store: can Africa influence the supply chain?
(00:54:27) What is life like in Congolese mining communities ?
(01:01:18) How can we get it right ? Are they any success stories?
(01:16:18) How to fight self-cynicism and afro-pessimism about African capabilities