African Renaissance Podcast
Episodes
Episode 29 - Dr Jonathan Butler
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with Dr Jonathan ButlerJonathan Kenneth Butler is a South African singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music is often classified as R&...
16th Africa Day Lecture: Prof. Anthoni Van Nieuwkerk - Africa, Diplomacy & the New Global Order.
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Prof. Anthoni van Nieuwkerk joins Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi for a wide ranging conversation on Africa’s future, South Africa’s declining diplomatic weig...
AUDA Nepad at 25
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
African Renaissance Podcast brings you the sit down with the CEO of AUDA-NEPAD Mrs Nardos Bekele-Thomas to mark it's 25th anniversary, as part of...
Episode 28 - Caiphus Semenya: Music, Quincy Jones, Composition and Lion King
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with Ntate Caiphus Semenya on Music, Quincy Jones, Composition and Lion King.Caiphus Semenya is a South African composer and musician....
Episode 27 - Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula: Phala Phala, Zimbabwe Trip & Betrayal
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with Nosivwe Mapisa-Nqakula on Phala Phala, That Zimbabwe Trip and more.Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is a South African politician of the A...
Episode 26 - Prof. Funmi Olonisakin:Power, Agency and the Crisis of African Leadership.
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with Prof. Funmi Olonisakin on Power, Agency and the Crisis of African Leadership.
Episode 25 - Dikgang Moseneke
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Judge Dikgang Moseneke.
Special Broadcast - Ambassador Shakib Mehr of Iran: Having Nuclear Weapons is Forbidden.
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Conversation with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to South Africa, Shakib Mehr.
Episode 24 - Mandisi Dyantyis
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Conversation with Mandisi Dyantyis on Life, Music and Faith.
Episode 23 - Max Boqwana
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with CEO of Thabo Mbeki Foundation, Max Boqwana on
Episode 22 - Brian Kagoro
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with Brian Kagoro on Rethinking Africa's Development.
Episode 21 - Gertrude Mongella
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Conversation with Gertrude Mongella on Women, Africa and UN.
Episode 20 - Vijay Prashad
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with Prof. Vijay Prashad on Capitalist Crisis, War and The Global South.
Episode 19 - Trevor Manuel
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with Trevor Manuel on Fiscal Policy, State Capacity and Governance Failure.
Episode 18 - Gloria Serobe
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Conversation with Gloria Serobe
Episode 17 - Nduduzo Makhathini
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with Nduduzo Makhathini on African Rebirth and Improvisation.
Episode 16 - George Fivaz
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with George Fivaz on Apartheid-Era Policing Structure, Right-Wing Threats and The Boeremag.
Episode 15 - Ambassador Carlos Feo
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with the Venezuelan Ambassador Carlos Feo on strategy to secure Maduro's release, oil, sanctions and negotiations.
Episode 14 - Zwelinzima Vavi
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with SAFTU SG, Zwelinzima Vavi on Global Organised Labour, Trump, Counter Revolution and the Fall of the Congress Alliance.
Episode 13 - Prof. David Monyae, Mr Na’eem Jeenah
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with Prof. David Monyae and Mr Na’eem Jeenah on Oil, Power and the fall of American moral authority.
Episode 12 - Dr J. Luke Wood
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Conversation with Dr J. Luke Wood on Transformation, Education and Africa's influence.
Episode 11 - Prof. Funmi Olonisakin and Dr Kingsley Makhubela
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with Prof Funmi Olonisakin and Dr Kingsley Makhubela on the collapse of the post-World War II rule-based global order, the rise of Chi...
Episode 10 - Lebo Sekgobela
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Conversation with Gospel Singer Lebo Sekgobela reflecting on fear, purpose, restoration and the power of holding on when the world says let go
Episode 09 - Dr Kayode Fayemi
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with Dr Kayode Fayemi on Trump, Nigeria, South Africa & Who Controls the Narrative?
Episode 08 - Victor Masondo.
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Conversation with Victor Masondo. He speaks about grief, service, and the moment the bass stopped being an instrument and became a cry.
Episode 07 - Speaker of Parliament, Thoko Didiza.
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on African Renaissance Podcast, Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi hosts the National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza. She speaks to us on Parliament failing Mkh...
Former Minister of Public Enterprise Elec Erwin
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Conversation with Alec Erwin, Former Minister of Trade & Industry (1996-2004), as well as Public Enterprises (2004-2008) & Former Deputy Mi...
Dr. Frans Cronje On Mbekinomics
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi in conversation with Dr Frans Cronje on the economic, fiscal and social achievements of the first 15 years of democracy in South A...
Former Eskom CEO Jacob Maroga
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi in conversation with former Eskom CEO Jacob Maroga on Energy, Alleged Eskom Sabotage & Power Politics.
In Conversation with SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi sits down with Edward Kieswetter, SARS Commissioner and one of South Africa’s most respected public servants. From his early da...
In Conversation with John Endres The CEO of South African Institute of Race Relations
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi in Conversation with South African Institute of Race Relations CEO, Dr John Endres. Endres, talks about the 2 Ages, BEE and the ND...
Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi in Conversation with Former President Thabo Mbeki
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the premiere episode of The African Renaissance Podcast, Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi sits down with President Thabo Mbeki, the visionary who first articul...