The Readiness Report, hosted by Redi Tlhabi, is Daily Maverick’s weekly podcast that brings our biggest stories to life through candid, thoughtful conversations. In case you missed them, here’s a selection of this year’s standout episodes: Redi Tlhabi reflects on Johannesburg, a city rich in promise, the economic heart of Southern Africa, yet held back by poor leadership and indifference. South Africa’s gambling industry just hit R1.5 trillion and it’s not just for fun anymore.
Behind the flashing lights are stories of poverty, desperation, and survival. Redi Tlhabi speaks to Daily Maverick’s Rebecca Davis about the commission of inquiry into the recent claims made by top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, which has been underway since 17 September. B20 Sherpa Cas Coovadia joins this episode to unpack the summit’s strong outcome, the real barriers to mobilising capital for a just transition, and what it will take to unlock investment in emerging markets.
Former Finance Minister Trevor Manueljoins Ferial Haffajee on Power Chat, to unpack a bold new set of proposals aimed at refinancing Africa’s mounting debt. Ruby is a 30-year-old mother of three and she’s ready to do whatever it takes to give her kids a better life. Even if it means leaving her family in Zimbabwe to become a live-in care worker in theUK.
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The multi-award-winning and iconic ensemble,Ladysmith Black Mambazo,collaborates with Nduduzo Makhathini and Mbuso Khoza to create yet another reminder of their timelessness. Among South Africa’s many stellar musical exports, one of the most recent to take pride in is the singerMasabane Cecilia Rangwanasha. Penuka is a musical offering from acclaimed saxophonist,Ivan Mazuze, that exposes the depth of global influence and exchange of African culture through music.
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