Must watch: The rise and fall of IDAC

IDAC was supposed to be the institution that finally cleaned up State Capture.

Aug 10 • The Debrief Network and Qaanitah Hunter

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June 2026

Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh almost stopped podcasting. Now he has the biggest political show in South Africa

Watch The Debrief where we chat politics, podcasting and whether or not he is a political nepo baby.

Jun 25 • The Debrief Network and Qaanitah Hunter

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May 2026

Phala Phala: A timeline of the scandal shaking the presidency

It’s a complicated story. Here’s a clear timeline of what actually happened.

May 12 • The Debrief Network and Qaanitah Hunter

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April 2026

Naledi Pandor says it as it is, and it is incredibly refreshing!

It is always such a treat sitting down with Dr Naledi Pandor.

Apr 27 • The Debrief Network and Qaanitah Hunter

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The beast behind beauty; why changing your face is more popular than ever

The explosion of medical makeovers

Apr 23 • The Debrief Network and Iviwe Pakade

How Sudan’s genocide was tracked from space for three years

The tragedy of how the world simply ignored early warning signs

Apr 22 • The Debrief Network and Zakiyya Hatia

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A debrief with Songezo Zibi

It’s been a while since I last chatted to Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi who is pretty busy these days as chair of Parliament’s Standing Committee on…

Apr 21 • The Debrief Network and Qaanitah Hunter

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Can You Make Money in South African Comedy?

In South Africa’s comedy scene, the laughs often mask a far more complicated reality.

Apr 16 • The Debrief Network and Iviwe Pakade

Why Elon Musk can’t have his way – A conversation with Khusela Diko

I truly did not want to spend my Monday morning talking about Elon Musk.

Apr 13 • The Debrief Network and Qaanitah Hunter

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Bo-Kaap tourism boom makes life unbearable for residents

In Bo-Kaap, a neighbourhood known for its vibrant homes and deep cultural history, change is becoming impossible to ignore.

Apr 9 • The Debrief Network and Iviwe Pakade

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Soccer club confronts Cape Flats trauma

The death of his two-year-old nephew sparked Nkosikhona Swaartbooi’s fight for safer communities on the Cape Flats.

Apr 8 • The Debrief Network

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