Making South Africa Pay Attention | Ongie Gusha on Satire and Accountability

Making 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 Madlanga Commission have helped thousands of South Africans engage with one of the country's most important accountability processes.

At a time when many people are switching off from traditional news, Ongie has found a different way to hold attention — using humour, satire, and meticulous storytelling to make complex political developments accessible, engaging, and impossible to ignore.

The conversation explores creativity, identity, digital culture, and the changing ways young people consume information. We discuss her upbringing in Bizana in the Eastern Cape, the craft behind her viral content, the tension between audience growth and meaningful storytelling, and why creators are increasingly becoming trusted interpreters of public life.

At its heart, this is a conversation about attention, excellence, and the power of storytelling to help a society understand itself.

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The Art of the Craft: Thembekile Mrototo on Broadcasting, Credibility and the Work Behind the Voice

The 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. What we rarely see is the preparation, disc...

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Who Counts? The Numbers Behind South Africa's Democracy | Dr Pali Lehohla

Who 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 Africa visible to itself.In this episode o...

14 Sep 1h 29min

The Politics of Scarcity: Migration, Jobs and the Fight for South Africa

The 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 enough functioning healthcare. Not enough op...

25 Aug 1h 14min

The Inner Life of Leadership | Dr Lulu Gwagwa on Self-Mastery & Purpose

The 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, Sebenzile Nkambule sits down with one...

6 Aug 1h 28min

What This Moment Demands | Xhanti Payi on Leadership, Belonging & Purpose

What 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 the unfinished work of building a democra...

28 Jul 1h 3min

Are the Children Really Alright? | Childhood, Dignity & Becoming Human

Are 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, Sebenzile Nkambule reflects on childhood as ...

24 Jul 15min

The Courage to Be Seen | Faith, Identity & Living Authentically

The 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 professional Khanyisa "Coach Khanyi" Mnyaka for a tho...

9 Jul 1h 3min

You Can't Build What You Can't See | Exposure, Entrepreneurship & the African Dream

You 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, Tshepiso's journey has taken him from gaming a...

29 Jun 1h 41min

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