Podcast Party SA

14/02/2025

Is addicted to aid? 🇿🇦 Is bullying South Africa with his executive orders? Or does he just know how to use the soft power of aid money? 🇺🇸

Phumi Mashigo chats to renowned academic, analyst and commentator Kofi Kouakou — explaining this and more. Subscribe to for get this episode:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/is-south-africa-addicted-to-aid/id1746496475?i=1000691824459
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1tm4xdxjqfFyK5nt4sBVJG

14/02/2025

🎙️ From po*******hy, social media, and gaming to overeating, workaholism and gambling, the latest episode of uncovers how addiction is actually a behaviour disorder — driven by factors like hidden emotional pain, trauma and a need for connection.

This episode unpacks:
🔹 The real reason people stay addicted (it’s not what you think)
🔹 How p**n addiction rewires the brain - worse than he**in
🔹 The “90% of addiction" you never see
🔹 Why most addicts don’t know they’re addicted
🔹 How to take back your power to become whole and free

See the comments section of this post to tune into this powerful conversation.

Also available to listen on the Podcast Party SA app or any of your favourite podcast platforms. 🎧

13/02/2025

Do you think there's hope for how South Africa is viewed in the world? 🌍

Accountant and political commentator Khaya S Sithole seems to think so - find out why, here: https://podcastparty.co.za/the-burning-platform/level-up-unpacking-sona/

Listen to with Phumi Mashigo on the app... or wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

13/02/2025

What business opportunities can networking help you unlock? 🔓

Discover more about this powerful yet simple skill in an engaging conversation between Brett Lindsay and

The Story of Business 🎧 https://podcastparty.co.za/the-story-of-business/john-watson-the-right-place-lessons-in-leadership-networking-and-resilience/

Also available on the , Spotify, , or wherever you get your podcasts!

12/02/2025

How much does your brain control what you do and behave? 🧠

Much like a music symphony - there's fascinating insight into your how the brain produces Human Behaviour. explores this with UK-based neuroscientist Dr. Mohammad El Gaby.

🎧 https://podcastparty.co.za/the-brain-and-brand-show/the-brain-and-brand-show/, the app or wherever you get your podcasts!

12/02/2025

Does President Cyril Ramaphosa inspire confidence in you? Do you think he is the leader that needs right now? 🇿🇦

Join Phumi Mashigo on as she dissects what the current trends in are and points you to what the future holds the nation, and beyond.

🎧 https://podcastparty.co.za/the-burning-platform/level-up-unpacking-sona/, the app or wherever you get your podcasts

11/02/2025

February 11, 2025, marks 35 years since Nelson Mandela walked free from Victor Verster Prison.

11/02/2025

🔥 The Burning Platform is Levelling Up! 🔥

Level Up with Phumi Mashigo, now part of the Democracy Unplugged movement, will continue to bring insightful perspectives and questioning with thought leaders, politicians and social commentators on the critical issues that affect our lives every week - plus live events where YOU can add your voice to the debate.

Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.

Are you ready to Level Up? 🚀

10/02/2025

What were the key takeaways from SONA? 🇿🇦

This and other questions are answered as Phumi Mashigo unpacks SONA 2025 with Khaya S Sithole and Advocate Mark Oppenheimer.

Podcast available on www.podcastparty.co.za and app or wherever you get your podcasts

🎤 https://podcastparty.co.za/the-burning-platform/level-up-unpacking-sona/

10/02/2025

How can you benefit from better ?

Get some food for thought in Brett Lindsay's conversation with on The Story of Business 📊: https://podcastparty.co.za/the-story-of-business/

Also available on the , Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

08/02/2025

What were the key takeaways from SONA? This and other questions are answered as Phumi Mashigo unpacks SONA 2025 with Khaya Sithole and Adv Mark Oppenheimer

Full episode here or wherever you get your podcasts:

State of the Nation Address with President Cyril Ramaphosa was delivered in just under 90 minutes, in 6773 words he set out his GNU’s blue print for the year ahead but did he inspire the nation or even just today’s guests. Khaya Sithole and Mark Oppenheimer are Leveling up with us On the highlig...

07/02/2025

Why are so many people unemployed? This and other questions are answered as Phumi Mashigo unpacks SONA 2025 with Khaya Sithole and Adv Mark Oppenheimer

Full episode here or wherever you get your podcasts:

🎤 https://podcastparty.co.za/the-burning-platform/level-up-unpacking-sona/

06/02/2025

Dare to be brave!

05/02/2025

Do you agree with Craig Wilko? Join the conversation and let's discuss what being an active force for good in society and our personal lives means on ...

Available here: https://podcastparty.co.za/dangerous-but-good/, the app, or wherever you get your podcasts!

04/02/2025

[ICYMI] What can the teach you about accomplishing your life mission?

speaks to , a veteran Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Intelligence Officer and Expert with a decorated in critical global operations, he shares how you can learn to weave together real-world insights with practical strategies to accomplish your challenging mission(s) this year.

Get the full ep here: https://podcastparty.co.za/the-brain-and-brand-show/the-brain-and-brand-show/, or wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧

The Brain and Brand Show Timothy Maurice Webster is a 4-time bestselling behavioural psychology author. The Brain and Brand show explores leading global brain insights so you can apply research from Neuroscience and Behavioural science to your personal and professional possibilities. Timothy is comm...

03/02/2025

Are you ready to Level Up? In the premiere episode of Level Up with Phumi Mashigo, this powerhouse panel unpack the trends, shifts, and surprises 2025 has in store. Phumi is joined by trends guru Dion Chang, brain and brand expert Timothy Maurice, and political observer Xavier Bapoo to explore how politics, business, and human behavior will shape the year ahead.

After a decade run as South Africa’s first and longest-running online current affairs show, The Burning Platform is levelling up – Level Up with Phumi Mashigo - under Podcast Party’s Democracy Unplugged umbrella. …as well as live events where you can be part of the audience. Email podcastpar...

02/02/2025

[ICYMI] What business opportunities can you better create from ?

Learn more about this simple yet effective skill, in this fascinating discussion has with : https://podcastparty.co.za/.../john-watson-the-right.../

Also available on the , Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

In this episode of The Story of Business, John Watson shares his journey from selling golf equipment to becoming a leader in business and a networking advocate. He reflects on the importance of grabbing opportunities, staying authentic as a leader, and focusing on meaningful connections. John also e...

31/01/2025

🔥 The Burning Platform is Levelling Up! 🔥

Level-Up with Phumi Mashigo, now part of the Democracy Unplugged movement, will continue to bring insightful perspectives and questioning with thought leaders, politicians and social commentators on the critical issues that affect our lives every week - plus live events where YOU can add your voice to the debate.

Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.

Are you ready to Level Up? 🚀

Phumi Mashigo