Politricking with Tshidi Madia Primedia Broadcasting

As the sun sets on the sixth administration and a new era for a new government looms, Tshidi Madia sat down with outgoing Public Enterprise Minister, Pravin Gordhan for a candid interview on his life as a political activist and member of government. He reflects on the lessons that can be learned from the 1994 Interim Constitution and the formation of CODESA during this transition. He speaks about the ‘State Capture’ years and the work they have put in to recapture and reform the state. He shares his thoughts on the MK party leadership and if the ANC will be able to restore itself to its former glory.
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Tshidi Madia went to Nkandla and sat down with former president, Jacob Zuma, who shared why he resigned as president and how he was unhappy with how the current president’s, Cyril Ramaphosa, leadership in the ANC. He explains why he formulated the Umkhonto WeSizwe and argues that it is not a right wing party. He shares his position on coalitions and where he stands with going into a coalition with the ANC. In closing , he revisits the State Capture commission and what lead to his arrest…
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South Africans came out in scores to exercise their democratic right to vote. Tshidi Madia lined up experts to discuss the day’s events of the elections and the predictions on the outcomes of the results. She is joined by Mail and Guardian journalist, Lizeka Tandwa alongside Political Analyst, Lukhona Mnguni and GroundWork Collective Founder, Mbali Ntuli
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On this week’s episode, Tshidi Madia speaks to SARA’s leader, Colleen Makhubele, who shares the difficulties that the party has experienced in the lead up to elections. She shares what it is like to campaign as a small party. She breaks down the party’s manifesto and explains why the party is advocating for single men. She shares her views on why NHI won’t work in South Africa. She responds to claims that COPE leader will step down and why she never go back to COPE. She closes it off on encouraging women to also use their power in  these elections.
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Season 4, Episode 11: The Official Opposition, Democratic Alliance Chief Whip, Siviwe Gwarube 

On this week’s episode, Tshidi Madia speaks to DA Chief Whip, Siviwe Gwarube as she talks about the sixth parliament of South Africa and the lack of implementation of the Zondo recommendations. She also reflects on the importance of parliamentarians recognising their duty to South Africans as parliaments belongs to the people. She speaks about the DA growing in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal while remaining in power in the Western Cape and turning the tad in Tshwane. She addresses some of the comments made by the DA Leader, John Steenhuisen during their Rescue Tour. She closes off the discussion by talking about the plans for the seventh administration and stabilising coalitions through the multiparty charter.
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IFP Founder’s first successor, Velenkosini Hlabisa joins Tshidi Madia on this week’s episode as he talks about campaigning for the first time without their founder and Prince Buthelezi’s legacy.He shares the party’s 13 point manifesto and also speaks about the IFP’s role in achieving democracy. He reflects on the party’s conflicted past and their growth in KwaZulu Natal and denounces that the IFP is a Zulu party because they campaigning throughout the country.
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