Politricking with Tshidi Madia: Mary Phadi & Patrick Sindane on MK Party Leadership
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, with the Umkhonto WeSizwe yet to still elect a new Secretary General. Tshidi Madia took the time to speak to two members of MK Party with opposing views on the leadership style of Floyd Shivambu as Secretary General, following his removal from the position.Both Mary and Patrick begin by sharing their thoughts on the removal of Floyd and what they think could have gone wrong. They reflect on his leadership style and if his relationship with Duduzile Zuma had an impact on his removal. They both speak about the future of MK Party amid the chaos and close off the conversation by speaking about the issue of the succession battleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Politricking with Tshidi Madia: Advocate Dali Mpofu, MK Party Chairperson of the National Disciplinary Committee
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, just a day after the demotion of Floyd Shivambu, Dali Mpofu joins Tshidi Madia in studio for a sit down. He begins the conversation by reflecting on his seven months with the MK Party. He shares what lead to his departure from the EFF. He speaks about the stability of the MK Party and the consistent reshuffle of leadership and goes on to share the bigger goal for the party in the lead up to the 2026 local government elections. He shares his thoughts on the GNU and their working relationship with some of the political parties. He closes off the conversation by speaking about his case with the Legal Practice Council and what the future holds for him both professionally and politically.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Politricking with Tshidi Madia: Kenny Kunene, City of Johannesburg MMC of Transport and Patriotic Alliance Deputy President
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, as the city gears up for its budget,City of Johannesburg MMC of Transport, Kenny Kunene joins Tshidi Madia in studio to chat about his role as MMC. He starts off the conversation by reflecting on how working in government has been for him. He speaks about the state of roads and traffic lights in the city and what his plan of action is. He goes to speak about Rea Vaya and where it went wrong in his opinion. He shares his thoughts on the current Mayor of Johannesburg and he would do differently if he was Mayor. He speaks about being in the EFF and shares what lead to his departure. He speaks about his party’s stance on immigration and illegal immigrants in South Africa. He defends the slogan ‘Abahambe’ and closes off the conversation by sharing his thoughts about the recent US trip by the President and his delegation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Politricking with Tshidi Madia: Mdumiseni Ntuli, ANC Chief Whip
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, ANC Chief Whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli joins Tshidi Madia as the country gears up for Budget 3.0. He begins the conversation by reflecting on the 8 months of GNU in parliament and goes on to speak about the lessons learnt during this period. He speaks about the budget and the role played by all members of parliament to make sure the budget is passed this time around. He shares his thoughts on the working relationship with the DA and how they working to improve it from parliament level. He shares his thoughts about the SITA appointmentsand closes off the conversation by speaking about the renewal of the ANC ahead of the 2027 conferenceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Politricking with Tshidi Madia: Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, Ekurhuleni Mayor
On this week’s episode of Politricking with Tshidi Madia, Ekurhuleni Mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza joins Tshidi Madia in studio. Just a year into his role, he speaks about how the role has been for him. He goes to reflect on the motions of no confidence against him and how he has survived them. He explains why he had to remove EFF Councillor , Nkululeko Dunga as MMC Finance and how that has impacted the working relationship with the EFF. He speaks about the working relationship of parties at local government despite the GNU. He goes to reflect how that affects service delivery. He shares how on how his executive is addressing corruption and turning the tide in Ekurhuleni.He closes off the conversation by speaking about the ANC Regional Conference and if it will final happen this yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politricking with Tshidi Madia is a podcast that focuses on political news making headlines, Tshidi will be interviewing local politicians and politically invested individuals, from sports personnel to local well-known individuals rounding off political news and how they affect your life.
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