WEEKLY DEBRIEF

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WHEN THE SYSTEM PROTECTS THE WRONG,
WHO PROTECTS THE PEOPLE?
FEATURING:
HASEENA ISMAIL
DA SPOKESPERSON
ON TOURISM
On the suspended CEO, governance failures and political interference
JANINE ERASMUS CORRUPTION WATCH
On politically motivated killings, criminal networks and the fight for justice
HOSTED BY: MOHAMED AYAAZ CARIM

19 Aug English South Africa News · Politics MOHAMED AYAAZ CARIM

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS: THE BALLOT, THE COALITIONS AND THE VALUES AT STAKE

As South Africa looks towards its next municipal elections, important questions arise about the ballot, political coalitions, governance and the values shaping our democratic future. Join Mohamed Ayaaz Carim on this week’s episode of The Weekly Debrief as he welcomes two thought-provoking guests: 🎙️ Ismail Joosub Constitutional Lawyer, FW de…

3 Nov 40 min

🎙️ THE WEEKLY DEBRIEF | WHO PAINTED US AS THE ENEMY?

Why are communities divided, and who benefits when fear turns people against one another? Join Mohamed Ayaaz Carim for a powerful discussion with Shabnam Palesa Mohamed, human rights activist and journalist, and Vanessa Govender, journalist and bestselling author, as they unpack Islamophobia, scapegoating, immigration, minority rights and the narratives shaping…

27 Oct 42 min

THE WEEKLY DEBRIEF with Mohamed Ayaaz Carim

Guest1: THIRONA MOODLEY | NAPTOSA Matric exam readiness, preventing paper leaks and the staffing crisis facing KwaZulu-Natal schools. Guest2: NARENDH GANESH | Community activist and IFP PR councillor candidate Local elections, coalition politics and turning service-delivery promises into measurable results.

20 Oct 37 min

AI, ONLINE SCAMS & BORDER CONTROL: ARE OUR HUMAN RIGHTS AT RISK?

The Weekly Debrief 13 October 2026 Advocate Aslam unpacks the Constitutional Court’s ruling on asylum seekers and what it means for immigration enforcement, human rights and the rule of law in South Africa. Robin-Leigh Chetty, Editor of Hypertext, examines AI’s growing influence on our lives, who should be held accountable…

13 Oct 40 min

🚨 OUT OF ORDER: WHEN THE SYSTEM STOPS WORKING 🚨

What happens when essential services fail us? From the eThekwini water crisis and questions of local governance to flight disruptions, air rage and the stories behind the headlines, this week’s The Weekly Debrief brings two very different perspectives to the table. 🎙️ Hosted by Mohamed Ayaaz Carim 👤 Hanif Hoosen…

6 Oct 36 min