In a nation grappling with corruption scandals and political disillusionment, hosts Lester and Tara tackle the burning question: "Are South Africans angry enough?" This episode dives deep into President Cyril Ramaphosa's seemingly perpetual state of shock amid endless corruption revelations. Is his calm demeanour a sign of complicity or strategic patience? As the Government of National Unity faces scepticism and the ANC's future hangs in the balance, our hosts explore whether there's any room left for optimism in South African politics.

The conversation examines Ramaphosa's presidency with unflinching honesty - from his unfulfilled promises to his pivot toward international relations as domestic challenges mount. Has the president quietly quit his job long ago, or is he playing a long game of reform from within? The hosts debate whether South Africa can ever return to an era of "boring politics" when technocrats simply did their jobs without spectacle.

Ready to dive deeper into South Africa's political landscape? This episode offers a refreshingly honest take on the country's leadership challenges, free of the usual partisan filters. Listen now to join the conversation about whether South Africans should demand more from their leaders or accept the political reality they face.

In a nation grappling with corruption scandals and political disillusionment, hosts Lester and Tara tackle the burning question: "Are South Africans angry enough?" This episode dives deep into President Cyril Ramaphosa's seemingly perpetual state of shock amid endless corruption revelations. Is his calm demeanour a sign of complicity or strategic patience? As the Government of National Unity faces scepticism and the ANC's future hangs in the balance, our hosts explore whether there's any room left for optimism in South African politics.
The conversation examines Ramaphosa's presidency with unflinching honesty - from his unfulfilled promises to his pivot toward international relations as domestic challenges mount. Has the president quietly quit his job long ago, or is he playing a long game of reform from within? The hosts debate whether South Africa can ever return to an era of "boring politics" when technocrats simply did their jobs without spectacle.
Ready to dive deeper into South Africa's political landscape? This episode offers a refreshingly honest take on the country's leadership challenges, free of the usual partisan filters. Listen now to join the conversation about whether South Africans should demand more from their leaders or accept the political reality they face.

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 25: Are South Africans angry enough? A look at the state of politics

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