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Context with Sebenzile Nkambule
Context with Sebenzile Nkambule is a thought-leadership podcast exploring the ideas, systems, and social forces shaping modern life across Africa and beyond.
Hosted by journalist, broadcaster and media strategist Sebenzile Nkambule, the show convenes thoughtful conversations and incisive analysis at the intersection of power, culture, identity, leadership, media, faith, and the future of society.
Each episode goes beyond headlines and surface commentary to unpack what current events, social…
Episodes
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleWho Benefits When South Africa Fails? | Sandile Swana
South Africa is overwhelmed by corruption allegations, political scandals, failing municipalities and economic stagnation. But are we asking the right…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleThe Art of the Craft: Thembekile Mrototo on Broadcasting, Credibility and the Work Behind the Voice
We often encounter people at the point where their work looks effortless. We hear the polished delivery, see the confidence and recognise the familiar face…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleWho Counts? The Numbers Behind South Africa's Democracy | Dr Pali Lehohla
What can numbers tell us about who we are—and where we're going? Former Statistician-General Dr Pali Lehohla has spent much of his career trying to make South…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleThe Politics of Scarcity: Migration, Jobs and the Fight for South Africa
What happens when millions of people feel that there simply isn't enough to go around? Not enough jobs. Not enough houses. Not enough places in schools. Not…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleThe Inner Life of Leadership | Dr Lulu Gwagwa on Self-Mastery & Purpose
What makes someone ready to lead? According to Dr Lulu Gwagwa, it is not titles, promotions or years of experience. It is self-awareness. In this episode of…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleWhat This Moment Demands | Xhanti Payi on Leadership, Belonging & Purpose
In this episode of Context, Sebenzile Nkambule sits down with economist and strategist Xhanti Payi for a thoughtful conversation about purpose, leadership and…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleAre the Children Really Alright? | Childhood, Dignity & Becoming Human
What if one of the greatest measures of a society is not how it treats its most powerful citizens, but how it sees its children? In this episode of Context…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleThe Courage to Be Seen | Faith, Identity & Living Authentically
What does it mean to live a life that is fully your own? In this episode of Context, Sebenzile Nkambule is joined by executive coach and psychology…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleYou Can't Build What You Can't See | Exposure, Entrepreneurship & the African Dream
In this episode of Context, Sebenzile Nkambule sits down with entrepreneur Tshepiso Malema for a conversation about possibility. Growing up in Ivory Park…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleWhy Is Indignity So Easy? | Dignity, Belonging and the African Experience
Dignity is one of the most important human needs, yet it is often discussed the least. In this episode of Context, Sebenzile Nkambule explores the hidden costs…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleMaking South Africa Pay Attention | Ongie Gusha on Satire and Accountability
In this episode of Context, Sebenzile Nkambule sits down with content creator and satirist Ongeziwe 'Ongie' Gusha, whose character-driven skits about the…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleJack of All Mics | Thabiso ''TT'' Tema on Radio, Reinvention & South Africa’s Story
What does it take to stay relevant for nearly 30 years — in one of the toughest industries in the country? From the early days of SAFM in the 1990s to Metro…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleWho Gets Protected — And Who Gets Left Behind? | Wendy Isaack on Human Rights & International Law
What does international law actually mean for ordinary people? And when justice feels selective — who gets protected? In this episode of Context, Sebenzile…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleResilient or Just Surviving? Making Sense of South Africa’s Economy
In this episode of Context with Sebenzile Nkambule, financial journalist and communications professional Tehillah Niselow joins the conversation to unpack the…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleLeading Without Certainty | Purpose, Presence & The Real Work of Coaching with Phetsile Dlamini
What does leadership look like when there are no clear answers? In this episode of Context with Sebenzile Nkambule, executive coach and consultant Phetsile…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleAfrican (Dis)Unity? South Africans, Nigerians & The Truth We Avoid
We often speak about African unity as if it is automatic. But beneath that idea are real tensions — between countries, communities, and people. In this episode…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleHe Survived the Mamelodi 10: A Story Apartheid Tried to Erase.
In June 1986, ten young boys from Mamelodi left home—and never came back. They were later known as the Mamelodi 10: victims of a brutal apartheid-era operation…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleThe Simplicity of the Sacred | Faith in Uncertain Times (feat. Father Lawrence)
What does faith look like when everything feels uncertain? In this episode of Context, Sebenzile Nkambule sits down with Father Lawrence for a reflective…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleNo One Is Coming to Save You | Rebuilding After Setback
What do you do when life falls apart — and no one is coming to save you? In this episode of Context, Sebenzile Nkambule explores what it means to rebuild after…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleBig Man Politics | Ordinary People’s Devastation
Wars are often decided by a few — but lived by millions. In this episode of Context, Sebenzile Nkambule explores the human cost of “big man politics” and how…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleMadlanga Commission | Is South Africa Entering an Era of Accountability?
Is South Africa entering a real era of accountability — or repeating a familiar cycle? In this episode of Context, Sebenzile Nkambule examines the Madlanga…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleNews Fatigue | Why People Are Switching Off — And Why It Matters
Why are so many people switching off from the news? In a world of constant alerts, endless headlines, and information overload, many people are not becoming…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleThe Cost of Ambition | Burnout, Hustle Culture and Silent Pressure
What happens when success starts costing too much? In this episode of Context, Sebenzile Nkambule explores the hidden emotional and psychological cost of…
Context with Sebenzile NkambuleWhy Everything Feels So Uncertain Right Now
Why does everything feel so uncertain right now? From economic anxiety and rising living costs to AI disruption, political instability, and constant…