Taking the Rams by the Horns

Veteran journalist and broadcaster Rams Mabote, in association with SowetanLIVE, hosts a weekly podcast that looks at the funny side of news and current affairs.
Mabote will take listeners on a journey to the light side of dark. Because life is too short to take the news to heart, and in typical South African style, we choose to laugh so we don’t cry.

Weekly English Explicit South Africa Comedy · Society & Culture Rams Mabote

88 Episodes

40 – 60

Mashatile releases an “unfortunate” statement about police violence

In this episode Rams Mabote questions Paul Mashatile’s choice of words after the VIP police drama.

6 Jul 2023 10 min

Edwin Sodi: South Africa’s own Vito Corleone

In this episode Rams Mabote traces the powerful hand of Edwin Sodi.

29 Jun 2023 12 min

Snakes on the Plane in Poland

In this episode Rams Mabote wonders about the real truth behind the Poland plane saga.

22 Jun 2023 27 min

Could Ace Magashule rise from the political dead?

In this episode Rams Mabote explores the road to the demise of Ace Magashule.

15 Jun 2023 11 min

Kabelo Gwamanda: South Africa is indeed alive with possibilities.

In this episode Rams Mabote looks at the legacy of Kabelo Gwamanda.

9 Jun 2023 9 min

Eusebius McKaiser, the King of Vatiekakie, is gone.

Eusebius McKaiser is no more. Long live Eusebius. How does one pay tribute to this larger than-life man who died so suddenly. In this episode Rams Mabote pays tribute to Eusebius McKaiser by sharing some of Eusebius' ever lasting moments that highlighted the person, journalist, analyst and thought leader he…

31 May 2023 13 min

How Prince Mashele moved from a biographer to a fiction writer

In this episode Rams Mabote wades through the lies and denials of an almost biographer Prince Mashele.

25 May 2023 12 min

12,5-million unauthorised questions about Herman Mashaba’s book

In this episode Rams Mabote pages through the controversy surrounding Herman Mashaba’s “unauthorised” biography

22 May 2023 8 min

Of new books, ponzi schemes and fake qualifications.

In this episode Rams Mabote breaks down the shocking stories of the week

18 May 2023 9 min

Will the real Songezo Zibi rise or fall in 2024?

In this episode Rams Mabote speaks to Songezo Zibi about his Rise Mzansi party.

15 May 2023 24 min

For the ATM, it seems Manyi is too tight to mention

In this episode Rams Mabote looks at Mzwanele Manyi’s move to join the EFF.

11 May 2023 10 min

Face it, pun intended, Buthelezi owns the IFP

In this episode Rams Mabote looks at the election t-shirt fracas in the IFP.

8 May 2023 11 min

Panyaza’s kitskonstabels hit the ground strolling

In this episode Rams Mabote assesses the chances of the new Gauteng crime wardens.

4 May 2023 9 min

How Hani’s death drove the Nats into a corner

In this episode Rams Mabote speaks to Justice Malala about how Chris Hani’s death nearly derailed Freedom Day.

27 Apr 2023 35 min

Blade Nzimande gets slightly more than he asked for

In this episode Rams Mabote observes how Nzimande’s search for fame went pear-shaped.

24 Apr 2023 10 min

Whisky, sheep and blankets to keep politicians quiet

In this episode Rams Mabote scrutinises Members of Parliament gift register.

20 Apr 2023 16 min

From Central Karoo, Gayton McKenzie comes to Joburg

In this episode Rams Mabote weighs in Gayton McKenzie’s plan to take over Joburg.

17 Apr 2023 10 min

The ANC is A-mad over Joburg mayor

In this episode Rams Mabote says the ANC must stick with Al-Jama-ah for better or for worse.

13 Apr 2023 15 min

Guptas and Bester run circles around Ronald Lamola

In this episode Rams Mabote speaks to department of justice about their week from hell

11 Apr 2023 15 min

The DA drops the ANC and declares the EFF is the new enemy

In this episode Rams Mabote asks why is it that the DA has declared war on the EFF.

3 Apr 2023 26 min

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