The podcasting world is at a critical crossroad. One podcaster is facing a R25 million lawsuit, while another show has triggered national outrage over racist remarks ultimately being removed from the DStv platform after intervention by Minister of Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie.
These moments remind us that podcasting is more than entertainment, it carries influence and responsibility.
At Cape Conscious Media, we believe it’s time to raise the standard. We’re choosing ethics, accountability, .
That’s why we’re proud to partner with Mandilakhe Tshwete.
Introducing Mandi Tshwete
Mandi is a seasoned journalist and communications expert with nearly 20 years of experience in the South African media landscape. She’s reported for top publications including The Star, Cape Argus, and Daily Voice, delivering breaking news, investigative features, and compelling community stories.
She also hosts the popular TikTok Live series On the Couch with Mandi, where real conversations meet real people.
Now, Mandi brings her newsroom skills, storytelling talent, and deep connection to community into the podcasting space, exclusively with Cape Conscious Media.
Promoting Social Cohesion
“There are a number of the reasons we at Bruinou.com have for the past few years been cooperating with Cape Conscious Media, since back when their podcast was originally known as The Babbling Heads Podcast. Aside from their high standards that they set for themselves and their guests, we are 100% behind their vision of promoting and improving social cohesion between Coloured & Black communities in and around Cape Town, and indeed the entire country.” – Ryan Swano, Bruinou.com Editor
Tune in every Wednesday at 19:00 for her new live-streaming podcast, where she’ll interview the influential individuals shaping our news, politics, and culture.
Can you guess who her first guest will be?
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