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Q&A: Candid conversations with South Africa's party leaders News24 On Air
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Every week, News24 will release a new episode of the Q&A podcast, helping voters assess their political options as the watershed national and provincial elections edge closer.
The weekly podcast is hosted by News24 editor-in-chief Adriaan Basson and News24 assistant editor for politics and opinions Qaanitah Hunter, who engage in candid conversations with SA's party leaders.
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Episode 7: An interview with Rise Mzansi party leader Songezo Zibi
Politics is not a popularity contest for Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi.
The former newspaper editor says earning the trust of constituents has been his core focus while building his new party over the past 12 months. -
Episode 6: An interview with GOOD party leader Patricia de Lille
GOOD leader Patricia de Lille believes that sexual misconduct allegations confronting her political party in recent years are reflective of the broader gender-based violence crisis plaguing society.
Last month, the GOOD party booted one of its members, a former rugby coach, whose facing two counts of attempted sexual assault and crimen injuria in the Vredendal Magistrate's Court. -
Episode 5: An interview with FF Plus leader Pieter Groenewald
Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus) leader Pieter Groenewald believes his party holds appeal for black South Africans who share conservative values and prioritise community upliftment. Speaking on News24's Q&A elections podcast, Groenewald emphasised that the FF Plus is a party for all South Africans.
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Episode 4: An interview with UDM leader Bantu Holomisa
UDM president Bantu Holomisa believes the time for one-party dominance is over.
He says former president Jacob Zuma and his uMkhonto weSizwe Party should not be underestimated because Zuma boasts a national footprint. -
Episode 3: An interview with Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie
Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie says he is happy to keep funding the party out of his own pocket, with help from his deputy, Kenny Kunene, to avoid undue influence from donors.
McKenzie, who is the party's biggest donor, forked out nearly R3 million to keep it afloat between September and December last year.
In the latest episode of News24's Q&A elections podcast, the ex-con-turned-politician claims the PA was offered a R15 million donation, which he declined. -
Episode 2: An interview with ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba says there's no way that the Democratic Alliance (DA) will expand its foothold in the May general elections, despite what polling data may suggest.
In the latest episode of News24's Q&A elections podcast, Mashaba says he’s confident that his party will surpass the DA in national support, adding that ActionSA had previously proved pollsters wrong in the 2021 municipal vote.