In this gripping episode, hosts dive into the bombshell revelations from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, examining the alarming intersection of crime and politics in South Africa. With only 22% of South Africans trusting their police force—the lowest confidence level in 27 years—the podcast explores how political interference and corruption have hollowed out state institutions, creating what some are calling a "mafia state."

Lester and Tara unpack Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi's explosive testimony and the supporting evidence from top police officials that has rocked the nation. They question whether the ANC can recover from these revelations, especially as connections between politicians, business figures, and organised crime come to light. The discussion also touches on Julius Malema's recent firearms conviction and its implications for accountability in South African politics.

Whether you're concerned about the state of democracy in South Africa or fascinated by the complex web of politics and crime, this episode offers crucial insights into the country's most pressing challenges. Listen now to understand what these revelations mean for South Africa's future and why no political party seems to have clean hands.

In this gripping episode, hosts dive into the bombshell revelations from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, examining the alarming intersection of crime and politics in South Africa. With only 22% of South Africans trusting their police force&mdash;the lowest confidence level in 27 years&mdash;the podcast explores how political interference and corruption have hollowed out state institutions, creating what some are calling a "mafia state."
Lester and Tara unpack Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi's explosive testimony and the supporting evidence from top police officials that has rocked the nation. They question whether the ANC can recover from these revelations, especially as connections between politicians, business figures, and organised crime come to light. The discussion also touches on Julius Malema's recent firearms conviction and its implications for accountability in South African politics.
Whether you're concerned about the state of democracy in South Africa or fascinated by the complex web of politics and crime, this episode offers crucial insights into the country's most pressing challenges. Listen now to understand what these revelations mean for South Africa's future and why no political party seems to have clean hands.

Join Lester Kiewit and political analyst Tara Roos for a weekly episode of 'The Bill', a Primedia Broadcasting vodcast series in which South African politics, parliament and pop culture is unpacked, dissected and explained.

Join Lester Kiewit and political analyst Tara Roos for a weekly episode of 'The Bill', a Primedia Broadcasting vodcast series in which South African politics, parliament and pop culture is unpacked, dissected and explained.

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The Bill Episode 21: Inside South Africa's "mafia state" allegations and the trust crisis

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