WAW! What A Week with DJ Fresh
Every week is more WAW!!! than the one before. DJ Fresh talks to comedians, sports stars, celebrities, know-it-alls and human beings about what went down this week. For media enquiries, contact waw@africapodcastnetwork.com. For sales, contact advertising@africapodcastnetwork.com.
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WAW POLITRICKS | WHERE WAS BOTSANG; JUNE 30 DEADLINE; RAMAPHOSA IN COURT; AD-HOC PRELIM REPORT
DJ Fresh hands over to Botsang for another week of Politricks. On the docket: President Ramaphosa spends two days in the Western Cape High Court trying to pause his own Section 89 impeachment — and a judge asks why Mandela could stand trial but he can't.
Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee draft report leaks amid claims nobody was found wanting, while the Madlanga Commission grinds on to November.
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MZILIKAZI WA AFRIKA | FAMILY; ARTICLES; ARRESTS; KIDNAPPINGS; ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTS & MUSIC
This week DJ Fresh sits down with legendary investigative journalist Mzilikazi wa Afrika — the man who broke the Arms Deal story, exposed the R1.7-billion police lease scandal, got arrested for it, and made the Minister of Police apologise in writing.
From rural Bushbuckridge to the most feared byline in South African journalism, via a deep-house album and a memoir called Nothing Left to Steal —
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WAW POLITRICKS | PARLY SPEAKER VS COMMITTEE; CAT MATLALA; BAFANA; JUNE 30 R600 MILLION; LUNGU
What A Week with DJ Fresh — Politricks with Botsang. This week DJ Fresh hands over to Botsang Modimowame Moiloa to unpack South Africa's biggest week in politics: Ramaphosa's impeachment committee pressing ahead while the Speaker steps aside, the Madlanga Commission's closed-door testimony and Cat Matlala's guilty plea, the R600 million bill for 30 June, the Lungu family's burial victory over the
THATO MATABOGE & MPHO MABOI | YFM; LEAVING YFM; PASSAGE OF TIME; LOSS; DIVORCE; KAYA FM
Twenty years ago, DJ Fresh, Mpho Maboi and Thato Mataboge shared one YFM studio. Then they scattered — 5FM, SuperSport, Metro, behind the glass — and built whole careers apart. Days before they reunite on Kaya 959 breakfast, they sit down on WAW to tell the real story: the fork in the road, the doors they had to kick down, what 20 years actually cost and taught them, and whether they were ever rea
WAW POLITRICKS | RAMAPHOSA V PARLY; DA CABINET RESHUFFLE; JUNE 16 JUBILEE; DURBAN DEPORTATIONS
This week on Politricks:
▸ Ramaphosa interdicts the impeachment committee over Phala Phala — even as Parliament's own legal team tells the MPs to fight back. Is this exhausting every legal avenue, or weaponising the courts against Parliament?
▸ Vigilantism, immigration, or a failed state? With the 30 June deadline looming, we unpack the Durban Malawian deportation court, the Dudula pressure, and
WAW POLITRICKS | RAMAPHOSA ON MIGRATION; AFRIKA RESPONDS; MORERO IN PARLY; FIFA WORLD CUP
President Ramaphosa addresses the nation on illegal immigration and admits the system has been failing for years — while a 30 June deadline looms and the streets get louder.
African states respond with repatriation flights and retaliation threats: Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique and more pull their citizens out of South Africa as the world watches.
Parliament, Joburg Mayor Dada Morero faces a marat
DR. JOHN KANI | FROM SIZWE BANZI TO BLACK PANTHER. THEATRE, STRUGGLE & HOLLYWOOD.
DJ Fresh talks to comedians, sports stars, celebrities, know-it-alls and human beings about what went down this week!
Dr Bonisile John Kani, OIS, OBE — actor, author, director, playwright, and a living pillar of South African theatre. From co-creating Sizwe Banzi Is Dead and The Island with Athol Fugard and Winston Ntshona, to winning a Tony on Broadway, to commanding global screens as King T'Cha
WAW POLITRICKS | SECTION 89 CHAIR; ANC MAYOR CRISIS; MADLANGA FUNDING; AARTO; BAFANA VISAS
Phala Phala is back from the dead. Four years after Parliament voted the Section 89 report into the ground, the Constitutional Court forced a rematch — and now Rise Mzansi's Makashule Gana chairs the 31-member committee deciding whether President Ramaphosa has a case to answer.
Meanwhile, the ANC is vetting mayors with one hand and recycling recalled ones with the other, while Fikile Mbalula give
THATO DJ FRESH SIKWANE DMs Q&A | LEAVING 938; KAYA FM; OPEN UP THE INDUSTRY & SO ON & SO FORTH
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WAW POLITRICKS | BOTSANG & ACTION SA; EU MIGRATION PACT; MARCH & MARCH; GHANA REPATRIATIONS
This week on Politricks with Botsang, the law goes freelance. Botsang breaks down the week South Africa outsourced enforcement to the streets, and the borders .
The parties suddenly remember you exist as the 4 November local elections heat up. The March and March movement hands government a 30 June ultimatum — and the JCPS cluster shows up late.
Ghana airlifts its citizens home and drags us to
WAW POLITRICKS | THATO MOLOSANKWE; BE AN ANC MAYOR; 30 JUNE ULTIMATUM; COALITIONS BILL; EU AID
Politricks with Botsang this week: the ANC finally opens its mayoral candidate process to the public — but is Loyiso Masuku already chosen?
ActionSA is promising MMCs picked on skill, not slate — could competency politics actually land?
Minister Hlabisa swears the Coalitions Bill will be law by November 4 — we ask if it'll stop Joburg becoming Joburg again.
The EU has officially exited the ai
RINGO MADLINGOZI | RINGO THE MUSICAL; PARLIAMENT; POLITICS; WHY VOTE EFF; LOSING HIS SISTER
A living legend of South African music walks into the WAW studio. Ringo Madlingozi — the voice behind "Sondela," "Vukani" and a catalogue that's soundtracked weddings, funerals, road trips and first loves for over three decades — joins DJ Fresh for a conversation that moves between music, politics, faith and the long road of staying true to your craft.
From his journey out of Mdantsane to becomin
WAW POLITRICKS | CON-COURT; PHALA PHALA; MAGUDUMANA ABDUCTION; ASYLUM RULING; MAPISA-NQAKULA.
This week on Politricks with Botsang: the ConCourt drops two hammers in five days. The Section 89 panel report is going to an impeachment committee, Ramaphosa says "I will not resign" .
We unpack the Phala Phala chess game: review application vs ConCourt order, why expedited, and what it means for an impeachment committee running in parallel.
Plus: the Irankunda asylum ruling, Magudumana at the
310| BONGANI BINGWA | BEING A PREACHER; MARRIAGE; DIVORCE; CO-PARENTING; COMING OUT; DEATH THREATS
The Big D nobody wants to talk about — divorce — and what happens after.
DJ Fresh sits down with broadcasting heavyweight Bongani Bingwa (Carte Blanche, 702 Breakfast) for a rare personal one: marriage, the unravelling, co-parenting without the cold war, and why being friends with your ex isn't betrayal — it's the assignment.
Bongani steps out from behind the news desk. Fresh holds the room. Hon
WAW POLITRICKS | COJ FINANCES; LEGAL SECTOR CODE; CON-COURT RULING; RAMAPHOSA VISITS MNANGAGWA
This week on Politricks with Botsang, Thato and Botsang break down the political tsunami hitting South Africa.
Treasury has declared the City of Johannesburg in severe financial distress — Mayor Dada Morero has weeks to fix a R10.3 billion wage deal or watch R8 billion in equitable share disappear.
In Pretoria, the Big Four law firms — Bowmans, Webber Wentzel, Werksmans, and Deneys — are in the
DESMOND DUBE | HIS WIFE & KIDS; PARENTING; CLIENTELE; THE INDUSTRY; HIS WEEK; MILLION MAN MARCH
This week on WAW, Thato Fresh sits down with SA screen legend Desmond Dube — Loerie winner, Avanti winner, Hotel Rwanda alum, and the voice behind Amaglug-glug and the Clientele Life ads.
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MICHELLE MOSALAKAE |
This week on WAW we sit down with actress Michelle Mosalakae — the Mabopane-born, Rhodes-trained powerhouse you know as Zakithi from Isibaya, Kamina from The Queen, and Rachel Paige in Netflix's Silverton Siege. Beyond the screen, she's a writer, theatre director, Armor FC chairlady, and the first person with albinism to front Revlon globally. Now she's gearing up for SABC2's Pimville in 2026.
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WAW POLITRICKS | SAPS TOP BRASS; DIPLOMATIC RESHUFFLES; ANC VS SACP; PARLY & LOTTERIES; NSFAS
SAPS top brass in court, the ANC-SACP marriage on the rocks, Parliament's race-card lottery, NSFAS tenders under the spotlight again, and Ramaphosa's diplomatic reshuffle — Botsang unpacks the week that was.
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DR. FEZILE MKHIZE | HIS MOTHER; LOSING HIS FATHER; TOP BILLING; MANIFESTING A SAFTA; HARD WORK
Dr Fezile Mkhize — medical doctor, SAFTA-winning TV presenter, Mister Supranational 2024, actor, — joins DJ Fresh on WAW to talk Top Billing's comeback on S3, what a year on the Mr Supranational circuit actually looks like, the state of SA healthcare from someone still in the ward, and why being a "doctor, model, TV star" makes for a better headline than a reality.
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Bontle Modiselle pulls up to WAW.
Dancer. Choreographer. Presenter. Mother. She's worn every hat Mzansi entertainment has — often all at once. This week, she sits down with DJ FRESH for a conversation about what's actually moving in her world right now.
No rehearsed soundbites. Just the real one.
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WAW POLITRICKS | IRAN CEASEFIRE; BOEREMAG @ UN; CONCOURT ON PHALAPHALA; TOLASHE; FANIE NKOSI
This week on Politricks with Botsang: The US-Iran ceasefire — two weeks to save the Middle East or just a timeout? The UN slaps SA over the Boeremag trial. A deputy mayor fires a gun in public and gets charged under the Environmental Act. The ConCourt promises the EFF the PhalaPhala judgment within a month. ANC structures revolt against Lesufi's EFF Finance MEC appointment in Gauteng. ActionSA fil
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WAW POLITRICKS | FUEL LEVY RELIEF; LESUFI SHUFFLE; SARS WIN; HORMUZ; IGBO SA KING; ZILLE STUNT
Politricks with Botsang — the week that had EVERYTHING.
Government drops a R3 fuel levy cushion, but petrol still climbed R3.06 and diesel over R7 per litre. Relief or illusion? Lesufi reshuffles his Gauteng cabinet and hands the Finance MEC seat to the EFF's Nkululeko Dunga — the party that was threatening to destabilise the province a year ago. SARS smashes through R2 trillion in revenue for th
MPIMY MASHIMBYE | JOHNNIE WALKER; AFRO EXCHANGE; WALKING HIS JOURNEY; HOW TO PITCH; HIS WEEK
Mpimy Mashimbye is the Culture Marketing Manager for Premium Core at Diageo South, West & Central Africa — the brain behind Johnnie Walker's AfroExchange Creative Summit 2026. This week, we go past the press release and into the real week: the boardroom battles, the creative collisions, and what it actually takes to market with culture across a continent. WAW — What a Week.
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WAW POLITRICKS | MASEMOLA SUMMONED | MBALULA vs AFRI-FORUM | SOBUKWE | NATASHA PHIRI
🔴 Commissioner Masemola summoned to court — R360M tender scandal deepens while 12 cops face criminal charges. Will Ramaphosa act or just "note"?
🔴 AfriForum drops the Mbalula Dossier — private prosecution, crimen injuria AND a request for US sanctions. Mbaks says it's racism. The ANC says it's a smear campaign. We say — let's look at the facts.
🔴 SABC journalist Natasha Phiri suspended after Mad
JR BOGOPA | ON MARRIAGE, MUSIC, MONEY, REJECTION, GATA LE NNA & HIS REAL WEEK.
This week on WAW What a Week, we sit down with the original music man — JR Bogopa. From Attridgeville to the Idols SA judges' chair, from discovering Shane Eagle and Yanga Chief to building Africa's first music distribution app FYVE, JR has quietly shaped South African music for over 15 years. But we're not here for the Wikipedia version. We're here for the WEEK. How was his Monday? What stressed
WAW POLITRICKS | PRS. RAMAPHOSA & PKTT; MADLANGA & ADHOC; AMERIKAANERS; TRUMP, NATO & IRAN
This week on WAW Politricks, DJ Fresh and Botsang Moiloa break down the biggest political stories shaping South Africa and the world.
President Cyril Ramaphosa distances himself from the controversial disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team, raising serious questions about accountability at the highest level.
The Madlanga Commission and Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee continue to expose cr
LULO CAFE |
In this episode of WAW! What a Week, DJ Fresh sits down with one of South Africa’s most soulful and consistent musical architects — Lulo Cafe.
From shaping the sound of Afro-soul and house, to curating timeless compilations like Deep House Chronicles and African Tales, Lulo opens up about the journey behind the music — the calling, the discipline, and the purpose that drives his artistry.
This i
WAW POLITRICKS | AMB. BOZELL III DEMARCHE; SANDF URBAN DEPLOYMENT; LEKOTA; IRAN WAR; AD-HOC
This week on WAW Politricks, we unpack a week packed with political developments at home and abroad.
South Africa mourns the passing of liberation struggle veteran Ntate Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota, with the country preparing to honour him with a Category 2 Special Official Funeral in the Free State.
Meanwhile, tensions rise diplomatically after DIRCO demarches the United States Ambassador over com
ZOLA HASHATSI | HIS ARREST; BEING OUTSPOKEN; HIS SPIRITUAL CALLING; DATING KULI ROBERTS;
This week on WAW! What A Week, DJ Fresh sits down with media all rounder Zola Hashatsi for a wide-ranging conversation.
He is a Thespian• SAFTA 2012 Winner • MC• Humanitarian • Producer • Voice Over Artist • Actor.
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WAW POLITRICKS | #RIP TERROR LEKOTA; IRAN WAR; MBEKI & TRC PROSECUTIONS; MKP & ANC IN KZN
This week on WAW PoliTricks, we unpack some of the biggest political stories shaping South Africa and the world right now.
We remember the life and legacy of veteran politician and liberation struggle stalwart Ntate Mosiua “Terror” Lekota, reflecting on his journey from Robben Island prisoner to Defence Minister and opposition leader.
Did President Thabo Mbeki’s administration orchestrate a “dee
JESSE CLEGG | JOHNNY CLEGG; LOSIN A LIFE PARTNER; NAVIGATING GRIEF; BEING A SOLO PARENT; MUSIC
This week on WAW! What A Week, DJ Fresh sits down with South African singer, songwriter and guitarist Jesse Clegg for a powerful conversation about music, legacy and identity.
The son of the legendary Johnny Clegg, Jesse grew up in one of South Africa’s most iconic musical households. But over the years he has carved out his own lane — from chart-topping hits and international tours to building a
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This week on WAW! What a Week with DJ Fresh, we sit down with media powerhouse Lootlove for a conversation that goes beyond headlines and into the heart of influence, identity, and evolution.
From navigating the spotlight to shaping culture behind the mic, Lootlove unpacks the realities of being a modern media woman in South Africa — the wins, the lessons, the pressure, and the power of owning yo
WAW POLITRICKS | DR MICHAEL MASIAPATO ON BORDER MANAGEMENT
This week on WAW Politricks, DJ Fresh & Botsang sit down with Dr Michael Masiapato, Commissioner and CEO of the Border Management Authority (BMA) — the man tasked with securing South Africa’s borders.
The Border Management Authority was created to unify and strengthen border control functions previously scattered across Home Affairs, SAPS and SARS. But has the consolidation worked? Are South Afri
NAMBITHA BEN-MAZWI | GIRLS SCHOOLING; THEATRE; BEING PREPARED; LIFE LESSONS; PRODUCING
This week on WAW! What A Week, we sit down with powerhouse actress, producer and unapologetic truth-teller, Nambitha Ben-Mazwi.
This is not just a celebrity chat.
It’s a masterclass in growth, resilience and self-definition.
If you’ve ever had to rebuild… redefine… or remind the world who you are — this conversation is for you.
Hit subscribe, share with someone who needs to hear this, and welco
WAW POLITRICKS | SONA PREDICTIONS; PAUL O'SULLIVAN; CAT MATLALA; MONUSCO WITHDRAWAL
This week on WAW #PoliTricks, the heat is on.
We unpack:
• SONA predictions – What will President Ramaphosa prioritise, and what will he avoid?
• Paul O’Sullivan and the question of “infiltration” vs accountability
• Decision reversals at the NPA – strategy, pressure, or institutional wobble?
• Another witness linked to the Madlanga developments dies – coincidence or cause for concern?
• Did Cat
DJ SABBY | HIS PAINFUL JOURNEY; BROADCASTING; FATHERHOOD; SUCCESS & FAILURE; BEING SUICIDAL
This week on WAW! What A Week, DJ Fresh sits down with one of South Africa’s most respected broadcasters — DJ Sabby — for one of his most honest conversations yet.
In Episode 285, Sabby opens up about the chapters people don’t always see:
• The painful personal battles behind the public success
• Navigating the pressure of broadcasting in a competitive industry
• What success really cost him — a
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WAW POLITRICKS | MADLANGA; PARLY AD-HOC; IRAN NAVAL INQUEST; ANC PRESIDENCY; TRUMP - VENEZUELA
This episode of WAW Politricks dives into a heavy week of political pressure, legal drama, and international tension — from explosive committee confrontations to global allegations and South Africa stepping onto a new diplomatic stage.
In this episode, we unpack:
• The Madlanga Commission developments involving Witness E and Gen Senona, while the Ad Hoc Committee finds itself at loggerheads with
WAW POLITRICKS | BASIC ED ISSUES; THE SA NAVY & IRAN; MCBRIDE; DA ALLEGATIONS; TRUMP; DAVOS
This week on WAW Politricks, we unpack the stories shaping power, accountability, and public silence — locally and globally. From the chaos in our schools to questions around military authority, parliamentary oversight, party politics, and global political theatre, we ask the questions many are avoiding.
In this episode:
• The deepening education crisis — school admissions under strain, scholar
WAW POLITRICKS | ANC & JANUARY 8; LIMPOPO FLOODS; CLASS OF 2025; TRUMP; IRAN; ADHOC COMMITTEE
WAW! WHAT A WEEK | POLITRICKS
Power, politics, and perception — unpacked.
This week on WAW! What a Week – Politricks, DJ Fresh and Botsang break down the stories shaping South Africa’s political moment and its place in a fast-changing global order.
We unpack the ANC’s birthday statement, the Limpopo floods, and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to affected communities.
Parliament’s Ad-Hoc Comm
WAW POLITRICKS | DJ WARRAS MURDER; ADV. BATOHI; KENYAN DEPORTEES; RSA G20 EXCLUSION ;
2025 was anything but ordinary.
In this PoliTricks year-end special, we unpack the defining political moments that shaped South Africa and the continent — from Justice Madlanga’s pre-report to the President, to Trump’s G20 ban on SA, Kenyan citizens choosing self-deportation, and the ongoing legal and political battles surrounding Shamila Batohi and Jacob Zuma.
This is not just a recap — it’s a
EMTEE | ON WORKING ON HIS MARRIAGE; LOSING SK; ROCK-BOTTOM; ENDURING DEATH; LESSONS; AMBITIOUZ
Rapper Emtee sits down with DJ Fresh on WAW! What a Week for one of his most open conversations yet.
From the meteoric rise that changed South African hip-hop forever, to the personal battles behind the scenes, Emtee speaks candidly about fame, pressure, creativity, fatherhood, mental health, and what it really takes to survive the music industry without losing yourself.
This is not a promo run.
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JERRY MOFOKENG WA MAKHETHA | HIS PATERNITY; MENTAL HEALTH; DIRECTING; PATRICK SHAI; FAILURE
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WAW POLITRICKS | BOTSANG LABOUR COURT APPEAL; COURTS SAFETY; MADLANGA; TRUMP G20; UKRAINE
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KELLY KHUMALO | SINGS; HER SPIRITUAL GIFT; PARENTING; LOSS; BEING CANCELLED; SEX IN HEELS;
his week on WAW! What a Week, DJ Fresh sits down with multi-award-winning singer and performer Kelly Khumalo.
From her evolution as an artist to her journey through healing, motherhood, controversy, and chart-topping success, Kelly opens up in a raw, powerful, and unexpected conversation.
If you love South African music, unapologetic honesty, and stories of resilience, this episode is for you.
273 | WAW POLITRICKS | USA G20 RSA BAN; CAT MATLALA SINGS; INSIDE DA BATTLES; JUDGE PHAHLANE ARREST
This week on WAW Politricks, DJ Fresh and Botsang Moiloa break down the biggest political stories making headlines in South Africa:
DIRCO officially hands over the G20 Presidency to the United States, but the moment is overshadowed by growing AGOA trade pressure and questions about SA’s diplomatic positioning.
At Parliament, the Ad Hoc Committee session with Cat Matlala turns fiery as MPs challe
SAMKELO NDLOVU |
This week on WAW! What a Week, DJ Fresh sits down with Semukelo Ndlovu272 | SAMKELO NDLOVU |— the versatile actress, storyteller, and on-screen force whose star keeps rising in South Africa’s film and TV world.
This is one of those episodes that reminds you why we love the movies, the series, and the women who bring these stories to life.
Raw. Warm. Sharp. Inspiring.
A must-watch for actors, dre
WAW POLITRICKS | G20 RECAP; 28 POINT UKRAINE PROPOSAL; PALESTINE PLANE TO SA; BROWN MOGOTSI
Hosted by DJ Fresh and Botsang Moiloa, breaking down the week’s biggest political moves with insight, wit, and context.
A packed political week with global implications. We break down
- The G20 diplomatic clash between the US and South Africa
- Allegations of South Africans fighting as mercenaries in Ukraine
- The arrival of Palestinian refugees in South Africa
- Explosive testimony at both th
ZOLA NOMBONA | ON DOING LIFE WITH THOMAS; PICKING ROLES; INFLUENCER ACTORS;
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WAW POLITRICKS | G20 USA SNUB; MIN. MCHUNU; CABINET SHUFFLE; MID TERM BUDGET; JSC LOOPHOLE
This week on WAW Politricks:
G20 Summit goes ahead without the USA — and Argentina joins the bloc.
ANC NEC decides Minister Senzo Mchunu will not step aside, while his Chief of Staff joins the defense.
Cabinet shake-up controversy — a minister with dual citizenship travels to Washington on a US passport.
The JSC loophole: Acting Judges in SA’s High Courts cannot be disciplined by the Judicial
MUZI MTHABELA | ON MASCULINITY; FAITH; HEALING; FATHERHOOD; CHOOSING SOBRIETY; ACTING CALLING
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WAW POLITRICKS | BRAZIL & TANZANIA RIOTS; MAKATE V VODA; DUDULA; MK PARTY V HLOPHE; NYC MAYOR
WAW POLITRICKS — What a Week in Power, Politics & Drama!
This week on WAW Politricks, the headlines are hotter than ever:
🇧🇷 Brazil bleeds — more than 100 lives lost in one of the country’s worst security crackdowns.
🇹🇿 Tanzania protests erupt as a new president is inaugurated under heavy tension.
🇿🇦 Back home: Makate finally cashes in after a 20-year legal battle with Vodacom; the Gauteng High
DJ MGIFTANA | LIVING WT CEREBRAL PALSY; THE ACCIDENT; LOSING IT ALL; ALCOHOL & DRUGD; AUDACITY
WAW! What a Week — featuring DJ Mgiftana (Gift Bembe)
From Vosloorus to the world — DJ Mgiftana, real name Gift Bembe, has built his name on hustle, heart, and heavy beats. In this episode, he sits down with DJ Fresh to talk about his journey from township gigs to festival stages, the real cost of chasing your sound, and why authenticity still wins in the age of algorithms.
Whether you’re a DJ,
WAW POLITRICKS | TONY YENGENI; MADLANGA COMM; PARLY ADHOC; G20 PREP; PAUL BIYA; RIO RIOTS
WAW PoliTricks | Tony Yengeni’s Comeback, and Global Chaos Unfolds
From Tony Yengeni’s return to power as MKP’s 2nd Deputy President to China's social media influencer clamp down, this week proves politics never sleeps. We unpack the Ad Hoc Committee updates, G20 prep, Hurricane Melissa’s Caribbean devastation, Paul Biya’s record-breaking presidency, and Rio’s deadly riots.
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BOKANG MONTJANE | SIPHIWE TSHABALALA; MISS SA; MISS UNIVERSE; AUTISM; MOTHERHOOD; BOARDROOM
WAW! WHAT A WEEK with DJ Fresh — Featuring Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala
From Miss South Africa to Miss Universe, from runways to boardrooms, Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala has worn every crown life has to offer — and still finds time to be mom, mentor, and mogul.
In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, DJ Fresh sits down with Bokang to unpack:
Life after the crown and lessons from pageant to pur
WAW POLITRICKS | AMAPANYAZA. DISSOLVED; EXPROPRIATION ACT CONCERNS; ZANU PF TERM EXTENSION;
WAW Politricks | Gauteng Wardens Dissolved, Ramaphosa’s Bill Concerns, Mnangagwa’s Term Limit Move & Japan’s First Female PM
This week on WAW Politricks:
- Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi officially dissolves the controversial Crime Prevention Wardens.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa questions the constitutionality of the Expropriation Bill.
- Chief Justice Mandisa Maya confirms progress on Justice
WARREN MASEMOLA
WAW! What A Week — Featuring Warren Masemola
He’s one of South Africa’s most distinctive and fearless actors — known for bending genres, disappearing into characters, and redefining what performance can be.
This week on WAW! What A Week, DJ Fresh sits down with Warren Masemola to unpack the art, the hustle, and the headspace behind one of Mzansi’s most captivating creative minds.
Join the conve
WAW POLITRICKS | MCHUNU, RAMAPHOSA VIS MAUMELA; TRUMP VIS VENEZUELA & FIFAWC; MADAGASCAR
WAW PoliTricks | Week of 12 October 2025
This week on WAW PoliTricks, the team dives into a whirlwind of political drama — from Parliament to Palestine, and from Pretoria to Paris.
In this episode:
The Ad-Hoc Committee grills Gen. Sibiya and Minister Senzo Mchunu while the Madlanga Commission goes behind closed doors.
President Ramaphosa faces the NCOP over Maumela — then suspends the Inspect
LEMOGANG TSIPA | ON SHAKA ILEMBA; BEING ADHD;
🎬 WAW! What A Week — Featuring Actor Lemogang Tsipa
From Shaka iLembe to The Woman King, Lemogang Tsipa has built a reputation as one of South Africa’s most versatile and magnetic screen talents.
This week on WAW! What A Week, DJ Fresh dives into the journey behind the roles — the auditions that almost broke him, the mentors who shaped him, and the discipline it takes to stay grounded in the fast
WAW POLITRICKS | MAYOR XOLANI KHUMALO??; FORT HARE ON FIRE; MANDLA MANDELA; AMB. MTHETHWA
This week on WAW PoliTricks, the team unpacks a charged political lineup — from Ekurhuleni to Egypt, Pretoria to Paris.
In this episode:
ActionSA names its Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate — and social media reacts with mixed feelings.
The Madlanga Commission goes on recess just as Parliament’s Ad-Hoc Committee with Gen. Mkhwanazi begins.
South Africa dispatches an SAPS investigative team to Franc
THEBE | ON THE EARLY YEARS; RUNNING CLUBS; MARRIAGE; 30 YEARS OF CONSISTENCY;
DJ Fresh talks to comedians, sports stars, celebrities, know-it-alls and human beings about what went down this week!
WAW! What A Week — Featuring Kwaito Legend THEBE
He gave us hit after hit after hit — and changed the sound of post-’94 South Africa forever.
This week, DJ Fresh sits down with Thebe, one of the true architects of Kwaito, to talk legacy, lyrics, laughter, and life after the hits.
WAW POLITRICKS | AMBASSADOR MTHETHWA; MADLANGA COMM; KABILA DEATH SENTENCE; MALEMA VERDICT
WAW PoliTricks | Passing of Amb. Mthethwa, Madlanga Commission Chaos, DRC Death Sentence, Malema Verdict
This week on WAW PoliTricks:
1️⃣ South Africa mourns the passing of Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa – what legacy does he leave behind?
2️⃣ The Madlanga Commission reels from Advocate Motau’s resignation, leaked “runner” texts, and a sick witness.
3️⃣ In the DRC, a former president is
LIQUIDEEP | ON REUNITING; OH SHIP; MARRIAGE; PARENTHOOD; BROTHERHOOD; MAYONI OPEN AIR!
DJ Fresh talks to comedians, sports stars, celebrities, know-it-alls and human beings about what went down this week!
Liquideep Reunion | WAW! What a Week Podcast
After more than a decade apart, South Africa’s iconic deep house duo Liquideep is back together. Known for timeless hits like Fairytale, Alone, and Fabrics of the Heart, Ziyon and Ryzor reunite to share their journey — from the split,
WAW POLITRICKS | HERITAGE DAY, UNGA, MALAWI’S 85-YEAR-OLD PRESIDENT, GNU TENSIONS & DIAMONDS
This week on WAW PoliTricks, we tackle the tough questions around Heritage Day and whether museums can really be “decolonised” in a country still governed by colonial-era laws, where the majority remain landless and poor.
We also break down:
🇿🇦 President Ramaphosa’s address to the UNGA — global statesman or empty promises?
🇲🇼 Peter Mutharika’s election win at age 85 — renewal or recycling in Sout
SLIKOUR
DJ Fresh talks to comedians, sports stars, celebrities, know-it-alls and human beings about what went down this week!
He went from spitting bars with Skwatta Kamp to building bars for the whole industry. 💥
This week on WAW! What a Week, we sit down with Slikour — rapper, entrepreneur, and digital pioneer — to talk about music, money, and making independence major.
🎤 From the rise of SA hip hop
PoliTricks w/t Botsang Moiloa | MADLANGA COMM; RAMAPHOSA ON DA; ISRAEL GENOCIDE; GHOST WORKERS
🇿🇦 WAW Politricks – This Week’s Breakdown
1️⃣ The Madlanga Commission finally kicks off, with Mkhwanazi delivering a carefully rehearsed testimony.
2️⃣ ANC President and Chairperson lash out at their own members, accusing them of incompetence and lacking substance — especially at local government level.
3️⃣ Ghost employees in the public service — how is this still happening under Treasury regulat
SIX NYAMANE | ON HOCKEY; HER STRICT MOM; DJ-ING; LEAVING GENERATIONS; HER MAN HER MAN HER MAN!
DJ Fresh talks to comedians, sports stars, celebrities, know-it-alls and human beings about what went down this week!
🎬✨ Six Nyamane on WAW! What a Week ✨🎬
Actress, storyteller, and rising star Six Nyamane joins DJ Fresh for an open and entertaining conversation. From her breakthrough roles on screen to the challenges and joys of navigating the industry, Six shares her journey with honesty, humo
PoliTricks w/t Botsang Moiloa | BATTLE FOR MKHWANAZI; PALESTINE; ISRAEL; MBEKI FOUNDATION
This week on WAW Politricks, we dive into the stories shaking South Africa and the world:
🇿🇦 Parliament vs Commission: the fight over Mkhwanazi, with Julius adding fuel to the fire.
🌍 The Mbeki Foundation hosts M23 rebels and US Senators, sparking diplomatic uproar.
🇵🇸 Germany & Belgium back Palestine, Trump proposes a “one-day peace deal,” and the UNGA shifts to Geneva after the US blocks visas.
JUDITH SEPHUMA
DJ Fresh talks to comedians, sports stars, celebrities, know-it-alls and human beings about what went down this week!
🎶✨ This week on WAW! What A Week we sit down with the incomparable Judith Sephuma — South Africa’s Queen of Afro-Jazz and Gospel. From her breakout with A Cry, A Smile, A Dance to sharing stages with Hugh Masekela and Oliver Mtukudzi, Judith has built a career that’s inspired gene
PoliTricks w/t Botsang Moiloa | COPS VS POLITICAINS; SEX WORK RIGHTS; NASI ISPANI; INDONESIA
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KITTY PHETLA
DJ Fresh talks to comedians, sports stars, celebrities, know-it-alls and human beings about what went down this week!
💃✨ Kitty Phetla on WAW! What a Week ✨💃
From Soweto to the world stage — ballerina, choreographer, radio presenter, and cultural trailblazer Kitty Phetla joins DJ Fresh for a conversation that leaps beyond ballet.
We talk about her journey from being discovered as a young girl, t
PoliTricks w/t Botsang Moiloa | SA LAWLESSNESS; JOZI ANC BATTLE; GEN MAPHWANYA ON IRAN; ALASKA
Jumping into the political week that was with Politico, Botsang Modimowame Moiloa.
🎙️ WAW Politricks | Today’s Big Stories
From tributes to cultural icons to global politics, we unpack the stories shaping South Africa and beyond:
1️⃣ Reflections on the passing of Tshidi Madia and Mme Nandi Nyembe— two women whose legacies still inspire.
2️⃣ President Cyril Ramaphosa battles crises inside a frac
PoliTricks w/ Botsang Moiloa | MKHWANAZI V UNIONS; MOHALE ON FAILED STATE; ESIDIMENI INJUSTICE
Jumping into the political week that was with Politico, Botsang Modimowame Moiloa.
🚨 WAW Politricks dives into South Africa’s hottest headlines:
🔹 Mkhwanazi vs. the Unions – Are salary demands crippling police recruitment?
🔹 Prof. Botsang Mohale – Why he says South Africa has already crossed into “failed state” territory.
🔹 Life Esidimeni injustice – Families still waiting for accountability, a
