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WAW POLITRICKS WT BOTSANG MOILOA | COURTROOM VICTORIES & ELECTION DRAMA. Oct 31, 2026 01:02:11 What a week in politics! Botsang Moiloa returns to WAW Politricks following a major Labour Appeal Court victory, reflecting on the judgment, his supporters and his political journey. We hit the campaign trail ahead of South Africa's local government elections, unpack Suliman Carrim's legal troubles, and turn our attention to international politics. From Cuba's UN victory against the US embargo

LANGA MAVUSO | LOVE, LOSS, LIFE ON THE OTHER SIDE; AND LANGA MAVUSO - THE MUSICAL!! Oct 30, 2026 00:49:25 From heartbreak to healing, and turning pain into beautiful music, Langa Mavuso has become one of South Africa's most captivating soul voices. This week on WAW — What A Week, the award-winning singer and songwriter joins us for an intimate, funny and revealing conversation about his decade-long musical journey, his latest project Therapy: The Other Side, love, grief, identity and the price of tur

NADIA NAKAI & TOSS | LOVE, LOSS, MUSIC & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN! Oct 23, 2026 00:43:58 This week on WAW — What A Week, we sit down with two of South Africa’s biggest music personalities — Nadia Nakai and TOSS! Hip-hop meets amapiano, and the chemistry is undeniable! Fresh off their joint EP, Do’s & Don’ts, Nadia and TOSS open up about their musical chemistry, their relationship, navigating fame, social media speculation and the challenges of building careers in an industry that ne

WAW POLITRICKS WT BOTSANG MOILOA | ANC COURT VICTORY; NAVI PILLAY'S NOBEL; KABILA & RWANDA F1 Oct 17, 2026 01:19:02 What a week in politics! This week on WAW Politricks, DJ Fresh and Botsang Moiloa unpack five major stories making headlines across South Africa, Africa and the world. The ANC wins a crucial Constitutional Court battle ahead of the local government elections, while the DA raises questions about ActionSA's candidate submissions in Tshwane. South African jurist Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Pr

DALIN OLIVER | FROM THE CAPE FLATS TO THE WORLD STAGE. MARRIAGE; BEING CARAMEL; HIS WEEK Oct 16, 2026 01:07:37 From teaching maths and history to making audiences laugh around the world, comedian Dalin Oliver has one incredible story to tell! This week on WAW – What A Week with DJ Fresh, we sit down with the award-winning South African comedian, former teacher and radio personality for a hilarious, honest and revealing conversation. Dalin takes us through his journey from Retreat on the Cape Flats to int

WAW POLITRICKS W/T BOTSANG MOILOA | ROYAL POWER, COURT BATTLES & THE FUEL CRISIS Oct 10, 2026 01:14:25 What a week in South African politics! This week, DJ Fresh and Botsang Moiloa unpack the stories making headlines and raising serious questions about power, accountability and justice. From the Constitutional Court's Scalabrini asylum ruling to tensions involving traditional leaders and government, we ask where constitutional authority, cultural leadership and politics intersect. We also tackle

BRIGHTON MHLONGO | LIFE AFTER FOOTBALL, LOSS, REDEMPTION & REINVENTION; SENZO; BEING NEWLY WED Oct 9, 2026 01:02:26 What happens when the game you've dedicated your entire life to is suddenly taken away from you? This week on **WAW – What A Week with DJ Fresh**, former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper **Brighton Mhlongo** opens up about the highs and lows of professional football, the devastating eye injury that ended his career, his personal battles, and the courage it takes to start over. From s

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CONRAD KOCH & CHESTER MISSING | CHESTER'S GOT TALENT; CURRENT AFFAIRS; DEATH THREATS; Oct 2, 2026 00:46:02 This week on WAW — What A Week, Conrad Koch and South Africa’s most outspoken puppet, Chester Missing, are in the hot seat! We talk about Chester's Got Talent, Conrad's award-winning live show. It's a talent show for puppets where the audience are the judges. Chester competes against Gunter the German mosquito, Hilton the dramatic ostrich, DJ Hoodie and Mr Dixon the high school teacher, and as us

THABO “T-BOSE” MOKWELE | MARRIAGE; THE RADIO JOURNEY; HIS PARENTS; THE BOOK; Sep 25, 2026 00:59:51 This week on WAW! What A Week, DJ Fresh sits down with Thabo "T-Bose" Mokwele. He quit chemical engineering in 1997 for a smaller salary at YFM and a microphone. Twenty-nine years later he's still on air — Metro FM, then Kaya 959 since 2006, where he's just marked two decades with The Best T in the City. Every weekday at nine he takes the baton from Fresh and Thato, and every weekday thousands of

BREYTON PAULSE | BOKS VS ALL BLACKS; LOSING HIS MOM; HIS WAW WEEK; FEARLESSNESS Sep 18, 2026 00:47:11 Springbok legend Breyton Paulse joins DJ Fresh on WAW! What A Week for a special conversation about Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry — Springboks vs All Blacks. From his own unforgettable battles against New Zealand to what makes this rivalry different from any other, Breyton talks pressure, pride, the evolution of the Springboks and life after 64 Tests in the green and gold. We also get beyond the rugby

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WAW POLITRICKS | LOCAL GOVT ELECTIONS; MADLANGA; SOOKLAL; TRUMP; COACH PITSO ; AIRLINK & FIFA Sep 5, 2026 01:18:18 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LINDA SIKHAKHANE | NEW MUSIC; DR NDUDUZO MAKHATHINI; BLUE NOTE RECORDS; COLTRANE; HIS WOW WEEK Sep 4, 2026 00:46:22 South African saxophonist Linda Sikhakhane joins What A Week (WAW) for a conversation that goes far beyond jazz. From growing up in Umlazi to studying in New York, becoming a Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz and releasing music through the legendary Blue Note Records, Linda’s journey has been shaped by sound, spirituality, ancestry and an ever-deepening search for identity. With his new self-

WAW POLITRICKS | DIDIZA MOTION; ANC ON MATRIC; MATLALA @ MADLANGA; MCKENZIE V SAFA; SA/BRAZIL Aug 29, 2026 00:57:09 DJ Fresh and Botsang Modimowame Moiloa break down the week South African politics tried to gaslight us. Mpho Maboi sits in. The EFF came for the Speaker and got sent home. Julius Malema's motion of no confidence in Thoko Didiza — over her refusal to oppose Ramaphosa's interdict of the Phala Phala impeachment process — went down 282 to 101, with the GNU bloc, ActionSA and BOSA all voting to keep h

DAWN THANDEKA KING | Aug 28, 2026 00:55:32 MaNgcobo. Mkabayi. Nomcebo. Mazet. Dawn Thandeka King has spent a decade building the kind of characters that don't leave you when the episode ends. This week on WAW, the Eshowe-born actress, musician and motivational speaker joins DJ Fresh — with Mpho Maboi sitting in — to talk about the roles that made her a household name, what it takes to survive two decades in an industry that chews people u

WAW POLITRICKS | RAMAPHOSA @ SADC; JACINTA & AFRIFORUM; NSFAS & PUB. PROTECTOR; PRES HICHILEMA Aug 22, 2026 01:07:30 Five stories, one question: who belongs, and who gets left out. On this week's Politricks, DJ Fresh breaks down the SADC Summit in Durban — where Ramaphosa told the region South Africans are "deeply concerned and ashamed" over the treatment of foreign nationals, while March and March protested outside the venue demanding another deportation deadline. Then the alliance nobody saw coming: March an

XOLLY MNCWANGO | BEING A PK; DISAPPOINTING HER DAD; HER WEEK; PARENTING; FAITH; SINGS FOR US Aug 21, 2026 01:01:24 This week on What A Week, DJ Fresh sits down with multi-award-winning gospel vocalist Xolly Mncwango — and this one isn't the career interview. It's her week. The highs, the tests, the quiet moments, and the small things she's grateful for. We get the rapid-fire round, the song she couldn't stop playing, the meal that had her saying thank you Jesus, and who called at exactly the right moment. Plu

WAW POLITRICKS | R293 MILL. to move 82,000, But Only R57m Reached Spaza Owners | Politricks Aug 15, 2026 01:22:58 This week on Politricks with Botsang, we unpack the R293 million repatriation bill Home Affairs never budgeted for — and the letters now sitting with Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia asking them to pay it back. We go inside the Madlanga Commission's explosive new KwaZulu-Natal chapter, where a police watchdog has told the inquiry that task teams have been going out to kill, with 149 deaths on the fi

WAW POLITRICKS | IEC VOTER REG; AMB. SOOKLAL; MKP & ZUMA; IDAC IN THE DOCK; EXPROPRIATION ACT Aug 8, 2026 01:29:36 DJ Fresh hands over to Botsang Modimowame Moiloa for Politricks. Voter registration closes with the roll past 29 million and a WhatsApp chatbot doing the heavy lifting — is that the IEC succeeding, or the country admitting something? The MK Party rebuilds its top six again: John Hlophe out, Duduzane Zuma in, and a strategic leadership body that lasted exactly one week. South Africa's High Com

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WAW POLITRICKS | RAMAPHOSA JUDGEMENT; REV CHIKANE; P.I.C; CHIDIMMA; MADLANGA & ADV JOHNSO Jul 25, 2026 01:21:43 The President went to court to stop Parliament asking about the couch — and won. Ramaphosa's interdict halts the Phala Phala impeachment committee until September, the DA says your pension is sitting on a "bonfire of governance" at the PIC, and the ANC's answer to Helen Zille in Joburg is a 75-year-old reverend. Meanwhile, Chidimma Adetshina fights deportation from the only country she's ever ca

WAW POLITRICKS | WHERE WAS BOTSANG; JUNE 30 DEADLINE; RAMAPHOSA IN COURT; AD-HOC PRELIM REPORT Jul 18, 2026 01:19:43 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. T

MZILIKAZI WA AFRIKA | FAMILY; ARTICLES; ARRESTS; KIDNAPPINGS; ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTS & MUSIC Jul 17, 2026 01:40:08 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 —

THATO DJ FRESH SIKWANE DMs Q&A PART 3 | Jul 10, 2026 00:42:35 ONCE A MONTH WE OPEN WAW AND DJ FRESH UP TO YOUR CURIOUS QUESTIONS, OFTEN SENT VIA IG DM AND FB INBOX!!!! Thank you for watching, please subscribe to support the channel. Thank you for watching, please subscribe to support the channel. Connect on other platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djfreshsa/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djfreshsa?lang=en Facebook: https://www.fa

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WAW POLITRICKS | PARLY SPEAKER VS COMMITTEE; CAT MATLALA; BAFANA; JUNE 30 R600 MILLION; LUNGU Jun 27, 2026 01:21:47 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 Jun 26, 2026 01:16:20 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 Jun 20, 2026 01:28:55 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 Jun 13, 2026 01:23:06 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. Jun 12, 2026 01:01:40 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 Jun 6, 2026 01:20:24 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 Jun 5, 2026 00:38:57 ONCE A MONTH WE OPEN WAW AND DJ FRESH UP TO YOUR CURIOUS QUESTIONS, OFTEN SENT VIA IG DM AND FB INBOX!!!! Thank you for watching, please subscribe to support the channel. Connect on other platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djfreshsa/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djfreshsa?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DJFreshSA/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DJFreshSA Spotif

WAW POLITRICKS | BOTSANG & ACTION SA; EU MIGRATION PACT; MARCH & MARCH; GHANA REPATRIATIONS May 30, 2026 01:34:17 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 May 23, 2026 01:24:18 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 May 22, 2026 00:55:47 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. May 16, 2026 02:10:09 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 May 14, 2026 01:13:10 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 May 9, 2026 01:10:13 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 May 8, 2026 01:07:31 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. Thank you for watching, please subscribe to support the channel. Connect on other platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djfreshsa/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djfreshsa?lang=en Facebook:

MICHELLE MOSALAKAE | May 1, 2026 00:51:23 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. Th

WAW POLITRICKS | SAPS TOP BRASS; DIPLOMATIC RESHUFFLES; ANC VS SACP; PARLY & LOTTERIES; NSFAS Apr 25, 2026 01:08:39 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. New Politricks every Saturday. Thank you for watching, please subscribe to support the channel. Connect on other platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djfreshsa/?hl=en TikTok:

DR. FEZILE MKHIZE | HIS MOTHER; LOSING HIS FATHER; TOP BILLING; MANIFESTING A SAFTA; HARD WORK Apr 24, 2026 01:28:24 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. The Johnnie Walker AfroExchang

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BONTLE MODISELLE | Apr 17, 2026 00:39:56 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. Full episode out now on all podcast platforms. Thank you for watching, please subscribe to support

WAW POLITRICKS | IRAN CEASEFIRE; BOEREMAG @ UN; CONCOURT ON PHALAPHALA; TOLASHE; FANIE NKOSI Apr 11, 2026 01:34:07 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 Apr 4, 2026 01:07:08 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 Apr 3, 2026 00:37:21 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. Thank you for watching

WAW POLITRICKS | MASEMOLA SUMMONED | MBALULA vs AFRI-FORUM | SOBUKWE | NATASHA PHIRI Mar 28, 2026 01:06:37 🔴 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. Mar 27, 2026 01:03:11 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 Mar 21, 2026 01:23:24 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 | Mar 20, 2026 01:10:28 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 Mar 14, 2026 01:13:34 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; Mar 13, 2026 00:54:54 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. Thank you for watching, please subscribe to support the channel. Connect on other platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djfreshsa/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com

WAW POLITRICKS | #RIP TERROR LEKOTA; IRAN WAR; MBEKI & TRC PROSECUTIONS; MKP & ANC IN KZN Mar 7, 2026 01:28:52 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 Mar 6, 2026 01:04:21 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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Lootlove Feb 27, 2026 00:42:52 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 Feb 21, 2026 01:34:02 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 Feb 20, 2026 00:56:17 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 Feb 14, 2026 01:08:33 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 Feb 12, 2026 01:02:00 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 Jan 31, 2026 01:28:55 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 Jan 24, 2026 01:20:56 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 Jan 17, 2026 01:41:44 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 ; Dec 20, 2025 01:19:16 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 Dec 19, 2025 00:46:36 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 Dec 12, 2025 00:58:16 Watch, listen, and lean in. Thank you for watching, please subscribe to support the channel. Connect on other platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djfreshsa/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djfreshsa?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DJFreshSA/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DJFreshSA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dRfyK6U2asVL1dtAd7Oub Apple Music: https://

WAW POLITRICKS | BOTSANG LABOUR COURT APPEAL; COURTS SAFETY; MADLANGA; TRUMP G20; UKRAINE Dec 6, 2025 00:47:47 This week on WAW Politricks, DJ Fresh and Botsang Moiloa break down the biggest political stories making headlines in South Africa: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

KELLY KHUMALO | SINGS; HER SPIRITUAL GIFT; PARENTING; LOSS; BEING CANCELLED; SEX IN HEELS; Dec 5, 2025 00:57:25 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 Nov 29, 2025 01:24:18 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 | Nov 28, 2025 00:49:35 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 Nov 24, 2025 01:33:33 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

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