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The Nnete Fela Show
Your daily dose of clarity on the complex geopolitical shifts shaping Africa and South Africa. We break down international relations and regional policies to show how global moves impact your local reality.
Episodes
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Looking Towards The Russia Africa Summit & Remembering Ahmed Timol
This Nnete Fela Show unpacks what to expect as the Russia-Africa summit begins. We also commemorate the 55th anniversary of anti-apartheid hero Ahmed Timol.
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US Relations with South Africa and the Road to Cop 31.
This Nnete Fela Show discusses the escalating diplomatic conflict between the United States and South Africa, cantered on US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell. We…
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Africa at the Valdai Club, Gender Parity in SA leadership & World Teacher’s Day
This Nnete Fela Show takes you back to the latest Valdai Club discussion. We also discuss the need for gender parity in SA leadership and honour educators as…
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Can the UN Still Deliver: looking Back on the 81st UNGA
This Nnete Fela Show looks back on the UN General Assembly where wars, inequality and geopolitical tensions are testing the international system. African…
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Food Security and The Making of An Unstoppable Africa
On this Nnete Fela Show We explore how to solve Africa's food security challenges and talk to economist Modibo Macalou about what it will take to make Africa…
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Africa in BRICS and South Africa’s latest water infrastructure loan
On this Nnete Fela Show Khonya Mathonsi joins the show to critically assess the relationship between Africa and BRICS. We also discuss R3.2 billion New…
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Kemi Seba Case Update, Serbia-SA Relations & Peace Building in Africa
On this Nnete Fela Show Kemi Seba's extradition drama drags on, Serbia and South Africa compare notes on American pressure, and Khalid Sayed asks why peace…
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Austerity Measures in Malawi, SA Farmers Prepping for El Nino & Nelson Mandela’s Tree
This Nnete Fela Show with covers Malawi's sweeping austerity drive, South African farmers bracing for a Super El Niño, and an ambitious plan to plant 10…
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Brutally Murdered Women and the Fight Against GBV in South Africa
This Nnete Fela Show discusses South Africa’s urgent need for an intervention which will protect South African women from gender-based violence and femicide…
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A LIVING HERITAGE: Exploring SA’s Heritage Day through art and the voices of regular South Africans.
Around the world South Africans celebrate their Heritage Day on the 24th of September. We're going to be looking at the history of Heritage Day and the art and…
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WHAT DID AFRICA GET AT THE 18th BRICS SUMMIT?
On this Nnete Fela Show, Dr Oscar van Heerden, a respected political analyst, joins to discuss the impact of the latest BRICS summit for the global south and…
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Zimbabwe's Mineral Bans and Africa's Bid for Sovereignty
On this Nnete fela show, we discuss Zimbabwe's antimony and tungsten export bans, whether beneficiation can industrialise the nation, and how Africa can…
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Clean Air and Alcohol Free Babies in South Africa
This Nnete Fela Show discusses the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, marked in pollution-hit Atteridgeville, and South Africa's world-leading…
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BRICS Alternative Economic Order, SA’s Victory Over HIV & SA’s Energy Diversification
On this Nnete Fela Show we discuss the role of BRICS as the possible architect of a new multilateral order. Plus we also look at South Africa's HIV dialogue…
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BRICS Summer School, Protecting SA’s Sugar Industry and Digital Sovereignty
This Nnete Fela Show looks at youth participation in BRICS, South Africa’s battle to protect its sugar industry, and the growing importance of digital…
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Venezuela’s Oil, Township Economies and Traditional Medicine
This Nnete Fela Show looks at resource sovereignty in Venezuela, the role of township businesses in South Africa’s economy, and the proposed integration of…
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Cold Chain Logistics, Water Security and Africa’s Development Challenge
This Nnete Fela Show discusses the infrastructure needed to move food across the continent, and the systems required to secure one of Africa’s most essential…
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SA’s GBVF Council, Women in the Military, South Sudan and Lavrov’s Thoughts on Nato in the Arctic
This this Nnete Fela Show discusses South Africa’s renewed fight against GBVF, the SANDF's Women-Only Parade, South Sudan’s path to elections with South…
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South Africa’s Tourism Boom, Iran Sanctions, Safer Communities & the Rise of AI-Powered Cybercrime
In this Nnete Fela Show, South Africa’s tourism sector has a boom, with nearly one million international visitors arriving in July. We also discuss escalating…
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South Africa-Brazil Ties and the Fight for Disability Inclusion
This Nnete Fela Show looks at South Africa and Brazil’s efforts to deepen strategic cooperation in key areas and explores the broader role of their partnership…
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Africa’s Critical Mineral Wealth and Free Entry for SA Citizens in National Parks & Reserves.
Africa has the critical minerals the world needs but can the continent turn its mineral wealth into greater economic sovereignty and growth? This Nnete Fela…
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South Africa’s Housing Crisis and Africa’s BRICS Future
This Nnete Fela Show examines the proposed PIE Amendment Bill and what it could mean for vulnerable communities facing eviction in SA. Later we discuss BRICS…
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SOUTH AFRICA URGED TO REJECT ISRAELI OIL INTERESTS
In this Nnete Fela Show, we discuss questions over Israeli-linked oil company Navitas and its proposed involvement in the SA’s Orange Basin. We also discuss…
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South Africa’s Economic Reset & Protecting Children in Zimbabwe
In this Nnete Fela Show we discuss South Africa’s plans to drive economic growth, investment and job creation through Phase Three of the Government-Business…
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The Scourge of Cyberbullying and South Africa’s Maritime Opportunity
On this Nnete Fela Show, we explore the growing challenge of cyberbullying among young people in SA and the economic opportunities created for South Africa by…
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A Woman Could Lead the United Nations, What Would It Mean for Africa?
In this Nnete Fela Show, we examine the race to become the next United Nations Secretary-General and the possibility of the first woman taking the leadership…
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SA’s SADC Chairship: From Summit Promises to Regional Action
In this Nnete Fela Show, we take a closer look at the 46th SADC Ordinary Summit and South Africa’s new role as chair of the Southern African Development…
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BRICS and Africa’s Youth: Who Gets a Seat at the Table?
BRICS is expanding its footprint in Africa, but are young Africans getting a meaningful role in shaping the bloc’s future? In this Nnete Fela Show Raymond…
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South Africa’s New Military Hospital
South Africa has opened a new military hospital in the Eastern Cape but what does this investment mean for the health, dignity and readiness of those who serve…
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Economic Sovereignty and a New Era of Travel in SA
On this Nnete Fela Show we ask how can Africa turn its vast natural wealth into lasting development and what could new digital systems mean for how Africans…
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From Women’s Economic Power to Conservation and Universal Healthcare
As South Africa marks 70 years since the Women’s March, we look at women’s economic empowerment, 60 years of conservation at Augrabies Falls and whether a new…
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Celebrating Women’s Leadership and Improving Social Grant Services
On this Nnete Fela Show we discuss the International Portraits of Power exhibition which celebrates women who shaped nations. We also visit a SA Social…
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Operation Ubuntu, Xenophobia and the US-Iran Conflict
On this Nnete Fela Show, we centre South Africa’s migration debate as “Operation Ubuntu” mobilises against xenophobia. We also discuss the deepening US-Iran…
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Bringing Liberation Heroes Home and Rethinking TB Diagnosis
In this Nnete Fela Show we discuss South Africa accelerated efforts to repatriate the remains of liberation heroes who died in exile. Later we talk to a South…
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Africa’s Migration Debates, Protecting SA Sugar Industry & Healthy Oceans
Can South Africa’s migration debate be settled in its own courts? How do we protect local sugar producers without shutting out trade? And why are healthy…
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Zimbabwe’s Economic Comeback
Zimbabwe is betting on new development finance and mineral beneficiation to drive its economic revival. As the country joins the BRICS New Development Bank and…
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Spotlighting The INSANITY of Israel's Genocide
In this Nnete Fela Show, Naazim Adam examines The Elders' warning that hopes for an independent Palestine are fading. Meanwhile Gazan academic Professor Haidar…
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SA & Russia Fight in the Same Corner for G20 Credibility.
South Africa has been iced out of the G20, the Russian Foreign ministry says that this exclusion will make decision making difficult. To explain what all of…
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Pariah State Claims in South Africa & The Geopolitics of Lemons
In this Nnete Fela Show Seakga Tladi unpacks the presidency's defense against claims of diplomatic isolation after Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya’s…
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Russia’s African Strategy & South Africa’s Tourism Success
In this Nnete Fela Show we wrap up our discussion of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s tour of Africa. Minister of Tourism Patricia De Lille also joins…
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Lavrov’s Tour, The Fight for a Borderless Continent, and UN Deals for South Africa
On this Nnete Fela Show, we continue to discuss Lavrov’s multination tour of Africa. Additionally, we tackle the complex and heated debate over African…
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Lavrov in Mozambique, Load Reduction Ends for Millions and Helping Children with Cancer.
In this Nnete Fela Show, we continue tracking Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s latest African tour. Then, we discuss a massive milestone for South…
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Lavrov’s Africa Tour Continues, SA’s Air Pollution Crisis & AI Governance
In this episode of the Nnete Fela Show, we discuss the second stop of Sergey Lavrov's Africa tour, South Africa's air quality crisis, and Communications…
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Lavrov’s African Tour Begins in Ethiopia & Youth Science in South Africa
In this Nnete Fela Show, Host Seakga Tladi unpacks Russian FM Sergey Lavrov’s strategic visit to Ethiopia and its impact on Africa's geopolitical future. Plus…
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5 Key Takeaways from the Africa Energy Forum
Host Seakga Tladi unpacks his top 5 takeaways from the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town. From the cultural nuances of clean cooking to the urgent need for…
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How the Soviet Union Armed SA's Struggle & Why the Colonizer Never Left
Political analyst Khonya Mathonsi joins Sputnik in-studio to dissect the true legacy of June 16 and the Soweto Uprisings. He breaks down the stark contrast…
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Power Shifts: Africa at SPIEF 2026 & South Africa's Gas-to-Power Breakthrough
This episode of the Nnete Fela Show unpacks SPIEF 2026's Africa agenda and the Eskom-Zululand Energy Terminal signing that could redefine South Africa's energy…
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Legacy & Duty: The 1956 Women's March and SA's UN Peacekeepers
How do we carry forward the work of those who came before us? We explore the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Women's March and its lessons for fighting…
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Empowering Sick Children with Education & The Realities of Cancer Diagnosis in Southern Africa
We learn how MiDesk’s solar-powered study stations are helping hospitalized children learn with dignity at Steve Biko Hospital. Plus, we discover the grim…
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South Africa's Smart Mining (R)Evolution
In this Nnete Fela Prof. Glen Nwaila is here to explore how South Africa is driving Africa’s smart mining revolution. Discover how AI, robotics, and advanced…
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South Africa’s Workforce Future and the Kemi Seba Extradition Test
We examine whether South Africa’s 5th HRDC Summit can prepare the workforce for a changing global economy through skills reform, youth inclusion and digital…
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Rebuilding Local Economies & Decolonizing Classrooms in South Africa
On this Nnete Fela we discuss how South Africa’s 2026 LED Summit aims to re-engineer municipal economies for small business growth and resilience. We also…
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The Gravest Crime Against Humanity & Southern African Liberation Day
On this Nnete Fela Show, Prof Dirk Kotze unpacks a UN resolution declaring slavery the “gravest crime against humanity.” We also mark Southern Africa’s…
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Zimbabwe’s bid to join BRICS, a stronger rand and women in traditional leadership
This episode of the Nnete Fela Show features a discussion about Zimbabwe’s ramped up efforts to join BRICS. Additionally, an economist unpacks the reasons…
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Was South Africa Uninvited from the G7 Conference?
On 26 March, reports claimed South Africa’s G7 invitation was withdrawn due to US pressure. Later, this was denied, with officials calling the absence routine…
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Cape Town Naval Drills, Africa’s Rare Earth Minerals and South Africa’s Foreign Policy
In this episode, a professor shares insights on the “Will for Peace” naval exercises in and their geopolitical impact. We also discuss the economic potential…
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SADC Solidarity and Sanctions in Zimbabwe
This show interrogates the sanctions which were imposed on Zimbabwe and the country's resilience despite them. Opinions from South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia and…