We Should Be Writing

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A podcast project of the Honours in Journalism and Media Studies programme at Wits University. We Should Be Writing is the sonic manifestation of our student's creative storytelling.

  1. Bonus Episode: Inside Joburg’s Punk Underground

    12/19/2025 · BONUS

    Bonus Episode: Inside Joburg’s Punk Underground

    Johannesburg's underground punk rock scene has always been about more than simply music. From the beginning, it's been a site of rebellion against injustice and a community for those who dare to go against the norm. In this episode of We Should Be Writing, Mbali Khumalo takes you into this world, with guests from the iconic 1980s rock band Bright Blue, Dan Heymann and Ian Cohen, and one of the bands defining South Africa's punk rock genre today, Lefokolodi. They share how their music is not only about self-expression but about using their voices to change the world. Show Notes: Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We Should Be Writing is a podcast brought to you by Wits Vuvuzela, a project of the Honours in Journalism class at the Wits Centre for Journalism. Visit www.witsvuvuzela.com for more of our work and follow @WitsVuvuzela on Tik Tok and Instagram. Hosted, produced and written by: Mbali Khumalo Sound editing and episode artwork by: Mbali Khumalo Music credits: Alex Productions - Punch DeltaX-Music - Dune Lefokolodi - Butt Hurt National Wake – Everybody Rage Against The Machine - Killing In the Name Ramones - Blitzkrieg Bop Archival audio credits: 2/10/78 New South African Prime Minister Pieter Botha Press Conference - Associated Press Archive Cry Freedom (1978) directed by Richard Attenborough “Where did punk start?” directed by Lech Kowalski

    12 min
  2. Bonus Episode: Johannesburg - A world inside a city

    12/12/2025 · BONUS

    Bonus Episode: Johannesburg - A world inside a city

    This narrative podcast episode is an open letter to a man named Ntate Johannesburg ( Ntate Jozi) who represents The City of Gold. Podcast host, Sechaba Molete gives us a glimpse of the lessons he's learnt about Johannesburg as he reads Ntate Jozi his letter. This thought-provoking audio experience is a just a click away!

    10 min
  3. Bonus Episode: Scientifically speaking - conversations with an e-meter

    12/12/2025 · BONUS

    Bonus Episode: Scientifically speaking - conversations with an e-meter

    Meet e-meter, once the shiny star of Scientology’s auditing rooms, now a dusty relic with plenty of shocking memories to share, and tons of time to do it. Tired of sitting on a mantal, waiting to be used, this old machine spills all the tea from its hay day in the thick of Scientology schemes. Behind the tales, however, lies a deeper truth abouth faith, fear, and the fragility of humanity. Show notes: Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We Should be Writing is brought to you by Wits Vuvuzela, a project of the Honours in Journalism class at the Wits Centre for Journalism. Visit www.witsvuvuzela.com for more of our work and follow @WitsVuvuzela on TikTok and Instagram. This episode was inspired by my own experience of the auditing session, coupled with similar stories sourced online. Hosted, produced, and written by: Ekta Seebran Sound editor: Ekta Seebran Music: Holiday Weasel by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    11 min
  4. The last promise

    11/26/2025

    The last promise

    Will we ever have peace and friendship within and across our borders? In this episode of We Should Be Writing, the Vuvu team takes on the final promise of the Freedom Charter: There shall be peace and friendship. We unpack how this vision clashes with the growing issue of xenophobia in South Africa today.   Our guests include a researcher from the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation, and a first-generation South African student whose Congolese and Angolan roots bring lived experience to the conversation. We start with her unique story of belonging, before moving into the groups and movements targeting foreign nationals, like Operation Dudula and March on March. Finally, we look back at the history of how our neighbours supported the anti-apartheid struggle and ask why the ties between South Africa and their citizens have soured since 1994.   Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We Should Be Writing is a podcast brought to you by Wits Vuvuzela, a project of the Honours in Journalism class at the Wits Centre for Journalism. Visit www.witsvuvuzela.com for more of our work and follow @Witsvuvuzela on TikTok, X, Facebook and Instagram.      Hosts: Mbali Khumalo, Kamvelihle Mtwazi, Phenyo Selinda  Producer: Mbali Khumalo   Writers: Kamvelihle Mtwazi, Mbali Khumalo, Phenyo Selinda  Sound editor: Phenyo Selinda, Kamvelihle Mtwazi  Music: Tyler, The Creator x Kaytranada Type Beat “Magic” by Stoic

    31 min
  5. The Court Divide

    11/19/2025

    The Court Divide

    Are all equal before the law in South Africa? In this episode of We Should Be Writing podcast, hosts Bonolo Mokonoto and Anganathi Jack take listeners on a journey through two very different Johannesburg magistrate courts: the Randburg Magistrate and Hillbrow Magistrate courts. Marking 70 years since the adoption of the Freedom Charter, they explore what legal equality really means today through vivid on-site observations, man-on-the-street interviews, and a breakdown of the current South African court system.  Through candid conversations and interviews with everyday South Africans, the hosts highlight the knowledge gaps about the judicial system and reflect on whether “all shall be equal before the law” is a reality or still an aspiration.  Tune in for a clear, engaging discussion on justice, inequality, and the ongoing journey toward true equality in South Africa’s courts.  Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. We Should Be Writing is a podcast brought to you by Wits Vuvuzela a project of the Honours in Journalism class at the Wits Centre for Journalism.  Visit www.witsvuvuzela.com for more of our work and Follow @WitsVuvuzela on TikTok and Instagram.  Show Notes: Hosts: Bonolo Mokonoto and Anganathi Jack  Producers: Bonolo Mokonoto and Anganathi Jack  Writer: Bonolo Mokonoto   Sound editor: Anganathi Jack  Editor: Bonolo Mokonoto and Anganathi Jack  Music: Stoic, [Free] TYLER, THE CREATOR X KAYTRANDA TYPE BEAT “MAGIC”  Graphic Design: Ekta Seebran and Anganathi Jack

    21 min
  6. All shall govern

    11/12/2025

    All shall govern

    In this episode, we explore the first principle of the Freedom Charter: “The people shall govern,” and ask what it means in modern South Africa. Through the voice of Thoriso Mogoru, a student who voted in the 2024 national elections and the insights of political analyst Prof. Daryl Glaser, we look at the gap between the promise of democracy and the lived realities of governance. From the optimism of universal suffrage in 1994 to the frustrations of youth who feel unheard, we trace how this principle continues to inspire, challenge, and shape the country’s political landscape.   Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We Should Be Writing is a podcast brought to you by Wits Vuvuzela, a project of the Honours in Journalism class at the Wits Centre for Journalism. Visit www.witsvuvuzela.com for more of our work and follow @Witsvuvuzela on TikTok and Instagram.     Show Notes: Hosts: Abena Mahlahlane (Narrator) and Nthabiseng Baloyi (Interviewer)    Produced, written and edited by: Abena Mahlahlane and Nthabiseng Baloyi  Music: Stoic, Thandi Zulu (Sabela), Hugh Masekela (Siwelele Mama)

    22 min
  7. In South Africa our land!

    11/05/2025

    In South Africa our land!

    In this episode, “In South Africa our Land”, hosts Sechaba Molete and Lindelwa Khanyile are joined by Mihle Kunju, Law School Council Chairperson, for a conversation about the constitutional promise that “all shall be equal under the law.” While South Africa’s Constitution is celebrated as one of the most progressive in the world, the reality on the ground often tells a different story. In this episode, we explore how high-profile cases reveal cracks in the system: from the Gupta family’s ability to manipulate power structures during the state capture era, to former President Jacob Zuma’s repeated delays in facing justice, to the Thabo Bester prison escape, which exposed corruption and unequal treatment within the correctional system. Beyond these headlines, we unpack how ordinary South Africans experience inequality daily, whether it’s through unequal access to quality legal representation, overburdened Legal Aid services, or a justice system that moves faster for the wealthy and powerful than it does for the poor and marginalized. Through sharp legal insight and grounded reflections, Mihle helps us ask the hard but necessary question: Is equality under the law a lived reality in South Africa, or is it still just a constitutional dream waiting to be fulfilled? Show Notes: Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast on Spotify,Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We Should Be Writing is a podcast brought to you by Wits Vuvuzela, a project of the Honours in Journalism class at the Wits Centre for Journalism. Visit www.witsvuvuzela.com for more of our work and follow @WitsVuvuzela on TikTok and Instagram. Hosted, produced and written by: Lindelwa Khanyile and Sechaba Molete Sound editor: Sechaba Molete Theme music: Stoic - Magic Graphics and artwork: Lindelwa Khanyile/ Canva

    28 min
  8. Equal ground

    10/29/2025

    Equal ground

    In this episode, we explore the theme of equality inspired by the Freedom Charter's principle: "All national groups shall have equal rights." We engage in a heartfelt conversation with Ndumiso Ngcobo, a member of South Africa's LGBTQ+ community, as he shares his personal journey navigating identity, rights, and societal intersections. Show Notes: Listen to the We Should Be Writing podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We Should Be Writing is a podcast brought to you by Wits Vuvuzela, a project of the Honours in Journalism class at the Wits Centre for Journalism. Visit www.witsvuvuzela.com for more of our work and follow@Witsvuvuzela on TikTok and Instagram. Guest: Ndumiso Ngcobo Hosts: Dikeledi Ramabula and Nomfundo Zungu Produced, written and edited by: Dikeledi Ramabula and Nomfundo Zungu Music: Stoic & Senzeni na South Africa

    26 min
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A podcast project of the Honours in Journalism and Media Studies programme at Wits University. We Should Be Writing is the sonic manifestation of our student's creative storytelling.

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  • Creator
    Wits Vuvuzela
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Explicit
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