The Dojo SA Podcast

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• The Dojo S19E17 – The Dojo Is Ending, Mnangagwa’s Power Grab & Who Controls the Narrative? 14.07.2026 16min

  In this episode, the full crew gets together for a rare midweek recording and starts off with the realities of getting older, gym avoidance, failing knees, personal trainers and the terrifying speed at which the years seem to be moving. Then comes the biggest announcement of the episode: after ten years, The Dojo Podcast as you know it is coming to an end. The crew reflects on how much life has changed, how difficult it has become to get four adults into the same room every week, the journey from the earliest recordings to now, and what they hope to do with the final stretch of the podcast — while calling on listeners to share their favourite episodes, wildest moments and what The Dojo has meant to them over the years.From there, the conversation moves into Zimbabwe’s constitutional and electoral changes, Mnangagwa’s extended time in office, whether presidents sometimes need longer than five years to genuinely change a country, and whether constitutions should really be treated as untouchable documents. The crew debates direct presidential elections, party politics, term limits, the balance between youthful leadership and the wisdom of older statesmen, and whether a political reform should be judged differently depending on who is benefiting from it.The discussion then turns to former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, attempts to have her disbarred, professional ethics and whether political figures face consistent standards of accountability. That opens a much broader conversation about Jacob Zuma, selective outrage, political persecution, the power of media ownership and the uncomfortable reality that whoever controls the media often gets to control the narrative.Things widen further into a heated discussion about Black solidarity, anti-imperialism and why Black people so often show up for the struggles of others while receiving little solidarity in return. The crew gets into Palestine, Sudan, Russia, China, Cuba, Western imperialism, the dangers of replacing one powerful “friend” with another, and why African political movements rarely seem to build meaningful relationships with leaders and movements on the continent itself. From there, they question the absence of strong Black-owned media and professional institutions, discuss status, monarchy, African elites and the need to build our own spaces rather than constantly seeking acceptance elsewhere.The episode closes with a wider debate about African leadership, the Sahel and figures like Ibrahim Traoré, whether developing nations sometimes become distracted by culture-war issues while basic state-building remains unfinished, and what genuine Pan-Africanism should actually look like in practice. Through all of it, the crew keeps returning to the bigger question hanging over the episode: after ten years of talking, arguing, growing and sometimes getting it completely wrong — what does the end of The Dojo actually mean, and what comes next?
• The Dojo S19E16 – Was Zuma a Sleeper Agent? Zulu Power, State Capture & Political Chaos 07.07.2026 45min

  In this episode, the crew begins with a surprisingly revealing conversation about money, from stokvels collapsing after funds disappear to the truth behind 13th cheques, instant gratification and the eternal battle between paying cash and protecting your monthly cash flow. Payflex, Mobicred, clothing accounts and unnecessary Takealot purchases all enter the chat before the conversation turns to sleepless nights, anxiety, alcohol, hangovers and knowing when the party has gone too far.From there, the episode moves into its biggest and most controversial discussion: the June 30 anti-immigration mobilisation, the fear experienced by both documented and undocumented foreign nationals, and whether movements built around genuine public frustration can be manipulated by larger political forces. This leads into a heated debate about Zulu political mobilisation, the influence of the monarchy, the July unrest, MK’s rapid rise and whether Jacob Zuma’s political journey has always been connected to a deeper project of Zulu nationalism and greater power for traditional leaders.The crew also unpacks Ramaphosa’s decision to bring Dina Pule back into government, whether disgraced politicians deserve second chances, and how criminal records can follow ordinary people long after they have served their punishment. Zuma’s meeting with the Gupta family in India raises further questions about his continued political influence, while the controversy surrounding Tony Leon and Resolve Communications sparks a debate about lobbying, racial double standards and why access to government is called “state capture” in some hands but “facilitating business” in others.The episode winds through the weakening and privatisation of state institutions, Eskom, voter frustration and the increasingly impossible question of who South Africans should support at the polls. It then takes a more personal turn into church, gospel music, fading religious communities and whether faith served as spiritual belief, social discipline or simply a way for previous generations to survive. Finally, the crew debates the disappearance of physical games, DVDs and CDs, asking whether the subscription economy is slowly creating a world where we pay endlessly but never truly own anything.
• The Dojo S19E15 - The Dojo S19E15 – AI, Capitalism, March & March & 01.07.2026 2t 37min

  In this episode, the crew returns after a break and eases in with some funny Father’s Day talk before getting into a broader conversation about modern life, money and how everyday consumers keep getting squeezed. What starts with small irritations like pricing tricks, paid extras and disappearing “freebies” turns into a bigger discussion about capitalism, exploitation, restaurant economics and how ordinary workers often end up taking the heat for decisions made far above them. From there, the episode shifts into one of its strongest debates: AI and music. The conversation digs into authenticity, whether fans really care how music is made, whether honesty about AI would matter, and how technology is already forcing the industry to rethink performance, ownership, royalties and what it even means to be an artist. As the discussion loosens up, the episode moves into more provocative territory around sex, digital mediation, desire and the strange ways technology is starting to blur reality itself. It’s a wide-ranging episode with humour, side turns, cultural commentary and sharp disagreement throughout, before closing out on a lighter note with nostalgia, performance energy and a push for listeners to support the movement.
• S19E14 16.06.2026 45min

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• The Dojo S19E13 – Bushfire Chaos, Border Madness & The Immigration Time Bomb 08.06.2026 45min

  In this episode, we unpack the madness of the Bushfire trip — camping struggles, glamping flexes, exhausting pack-ups, and the border chaos on the way home. From there, the conversation shifts into real-life pressure: work stress, parenting frustration, discipline, and the everyday grind. Then it gets heavier as we dive into South Africa’s immigration debate — broken systems, asylum loopholes, weak enforcement, public anger, and the uncomfortable questions nobody wants to ask out loud.
• The Dojo S19E12 – Adulting, Arrested for “Kidnapping” & Why People Hate Seeing You Win 26.05.2026 45min

  This week we get into the real cost of adulting — how every decision is a trade-off, how capitalism squeezes people from every angle, and why even the small stuff like restaurant extras, stale takeaways and everyday pricing says a lot about the economy. From there, the conversation spirals into criminal procedure, a wild story about being arrested for “kidnapping” without rights being read, the mess around debt, rent, evictions and squatters, and the tension between dignity and survival. Then it gets deeper: jealousy, sabotage, why people would rather see you lose than win, and how religion, race and morality shape the way people justify what they do.
• The Dojo S19E11 – Y2K Post-Mortem, Phala Phala & Ramaphosa’s Impeachment Trap 19.05.2026 45min

  We’re back after two weeks and reflecting on the latest Y2K Nine9 event — the turnout, the bigger venue, the weather, the lessons, and the DJs who absolutely carried the day. We also touch on the hustle behind the scenes, from brand collaborations and merch to reviving the phone repair business and the love shown on late-night TV. Then we get into the heavyweight conversation: Ramaphosa, Phala Phala, the impeachment process, whether resigning would actually save his legacy, and what accountability really costs when a country’s politics are already on a knife edge.
• The Dojo S19E10 – Winnie’s Legacy, Eskom Tender Mafia & Road Rage Ego 28.04.2026 1t 17min

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• The Dojo S19E09 – Life Cover, Inheritance & the Cost of Inclusion 21.04.2026 45min

  The crew opens with Y2K99 updates and the line-up before getting into one of their most practical conversations yet: life cover, funeral cover, inheritance, buying siblings out of shared assets, and how family money can change relationships after death. Later, the discussion turns political and philosophical, with a sharp debate about colonialism, whiteness, African life, and whether most people are really fighting for freedom — or just inclusion into the same system.
• The Dojo S19E08 – IPID Bombshell | GNU Politics | Israel/Palestine | Igbo King Drama 14.04.2026 45min

  Y2KNine9: Fiasco Edition: howler.co.za/Y2KNine9In this episode, the crew opens with Y2K99 and FVCK Lifestyle plugs before getting into the week’s heavy talking points. They unpack the IPID report and what it suggests about police conduct and accountability, debate whether Gauteng under Panyaza is the closest thing to a workable GNU model, then dive into a long and heated conversation on Israel, Palestine, Canaan, Jerusalem and the politics of historical narrative. Later, they tackle the East London “Igbo king” controversy and close on a deeper discussion about duty, identity and what it means to step up for family when responsibility lands on you.Members link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMOuh1jlaqsPnQUCYZ0zGW_rAPatreon link: patreon.com/TheDojoPodcastMonthly donation link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuh1jlaqsPnQUCYZ0zGW_rA/join Once off donation link: https://pay.yoco.com/the-dojo-podcast-pty-ltd Merch: https://the-dojo-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com/
• The Dojo S19E07 – Trump Snubs SA | Raising Hard Boys | Bloodline Duty 31.03.2026 45min

  This week the crew starts with the Y2KNine9 push and why nostalgia still hits when people no longer share the same cultural reference points. From there, the conversation turns into parenting, boys, sport, talent, and whether modern parents are making kids too soft for the world waiting for them. They also get into bloodline duty, generational missions, legacy, and the uncomfortable idea that greatness often comes with pressure, sacrifice, and intentional shaping. Later, they unpack South Africa’s G7 snub, Trump’s power flex on the world stage, and what that says about America, diplomacy, and our real place in the global order.
• The Dojo S19E06 – Y2K Returns | NSFAS, IT Dreams & the Missing Middle | Raising Dangerous Daughters 24.03.2026 45min

  Y2KNine9: Fiasco Edition: howler.co.za/Y2KNine9https://fvcklifestyle.co.za/The Dojo is back with a proper mixed bag this week. The episode opens with the Y2K comeback announcement, with the crew plugging the 2 May event at The Playground in Braam, pushing the daytime vibe, winter fits, and ticketing via Howler. From there, the conversation shifts into research stress, the reality of higher education, old-school confusion around IT careers, the missing middle, and why so many people still get left behind even when they are not poor enough for help and not rich enough to cope. It then moves into a strong parenting section around a daughter turning 18, homeschooling, safety, grit, and why girls may need more toughness and self-defence than we are comfortable admitting. The back end gets deeper into gender expectations, money, work, dependency, and the idea that a lot of adults are basically just functional alcoholics trying to survive modern life.
• The Dojo S19E05 | Two-Pot Panic, Stepdad Maintenance & The Death of Community 17.03.2026 45min

  On this episode of The Dojo, we get into adulting fatigue, procrastination, and the quiet stress of trying to keep up with life when everything feels urgent at once. From there, the conversation moves into local elections, performative service delivery, bread handouts, and the frustration of only seeing politicians become visible when votes are around the corner.We also unpack the two-pot retirement system, why so many South Africans are dipping into pension money, and the bigger tension between financial survival now versus long-term security later. That opens up a much deeper conversation about black tax, capitalism, community, and how modern life has made it harder for people to ask for help or lean on each other.The episode closes with a heated debate around a divorce case involving stepchildren, maintenance, co-parenting, culture, fatherhood, and whether stepping into a parental role means you can ever truly step out again.
• The Dojo S19E04 – Citizens Get the Crumbs | Iran War, Dirty Politics & Survival 10.03.2026 45min

  Why do guests get the good plates while the people who actually live in the house get the everyday stuff?That’s where this episode starts — but it quickly turns into a much bigger conversation about how people, governments and entire countries give outsiders the best version of themselves while their own people get neglected.The guys unpack the psychology of impressing strangers, why citizens often get the crumbs, and how that same mindset shows up in politics, public service and global power. From there the conversation moves into the US, Israel and Iran, nuclear power, why smaller countries are basically sitting ducks, and how international “rules” only seem to apply to certain nations.Back home, they get into ANC succession talk, party funding, political career paths, South African corruption, and the uncomfortable truth that many people don’t steal because they are uniquely evil — they steal because the system is expensive, pressure is constant, and survival itself has become a hustle.The back end of the episode gets more personal: school fees, debt, black tax, why salary never stretches far enough, why so many people feel one emergency away from collapse, and why maybe the real answer is to rebase — go back home, lower the pressure, reconnect with family, and build a life that protects your baseline.
• The Dojo S19E03 – Are Divorcees Red Flags? Corporate Landlords & Relationship Insecurity Debate 01.03.2026 1t 25min

  Would you date a divorcee?The episode kicks off with a wild dating take from the train — two kids is fine, but being divorced is where the line gets drawn. Is divorce actually a red flag, or are we just projecting our own fears about commitment?Recorded on location at an Apricrest property in Bryanston, the guys also unpack the difference between sectional title ownership and corporate landlord models — from slower decision-making and levy risks, to whether single-owner rental estates actually make for better tenant experiences.Then the conversation pivots into relationships:Are women intentionally testing boundaries?Is insecurity something we bring into relationships — or something that gets unlocked once we’re in them?And why do honest conversations between men and women break down the moment insecurity enters the chat?Expect debates on dating, emotional honesty, power dynamics and the uncomfortable truths nobody wants to own.00:00 Would you date a divorcee?03:00 Episode intro + Uzuri Online & Standby Auto Repairs04:00 Corporate landlords vs sectional title ownership08:30 Non-paying tenants & levy risk explained11:00 Body corporate rules vs single landlord control16:40 The headache of serious relationships17:20 Do partners create chaos when things are “too peaceful”?19:10 Boundary-testing in relationships20:00 Can men criticise women objectively?22:40 Nature vs intention in conflict24:00 Emotional honesty vs “pop psychology” excuses25:40 Insecurity in dating dynamics26:00 Platonic friendships & trust issues27:30 Owning your insecurity (or refusing to)
• The Dojo S19E02 – SONA | Water Crisis | Army for crime | Breadwinner double standards & gender roles 17.02.2026 45min

  No Tabang this week, but the energy is still up.The guys kick off with everyday economics — refill stores, cheaper essentials, and how branding plays us. From there it turns into real adult talk: parenting struggles, phonics vs memorisation, and the frustration of helping your kid with maths homework when the methods don’t even make sense anymore.Then it gets political. SONA promises, water task teams, billion-rand budgets, and leaders saying they had to shower at hotels — while communities still go dry. The conversation moves into crime, Zama Zamas, whether deploying soldiers is extreme or necessary, and whether communities are slowly losing control.The second half gets spicy: gender roles, “house husband” perceptions, interracial dating dynamics, unemployment stigma, and what really defines a “bum” in a relationship.They close it off with a listener dilemma about a biological father wanting back into his child’s life — and the tension that creates in a new household.00:00 Refill stores & cheaper essentials02:36 Episode intro – Season 19 Episode 203:35 Uzuri Online & Standby Auto Repairs plug10:31 Parenting & why phonics matters19:33 Maths homework struggles39:16 SONA recap & water crisis frustration44:54 “Hotel shower” comments & public outrage54:24 Gangs, PAGAD & community safety01:04:23 Zama Zamas & “send the soldiers?” debate01:15:45 Travel stories & airline frustrations01:49:00 Gender roles & interracial dating dynamics01:58:24 What makes someone a “bum”?02:04:06 Attraction, standards & relationship equity02:08:45 Listener dilemma – stepfather vs biological father02:15:53 Boundaries, courts & household alignment02:29:24 How not to approach co-parenting conflict
• The Dojo S19E01 – Marrying the Elite | Madlanga Commission ‘Kat’ Cash Saga & Masculinity Debate 10.02.2026 2t 38min

  In Season 19, Episode 1, we get into how power really moves: marriage, family ties, and elite networks that keep the same people connected—often from the same schools and circles. Then we shift to the Madlanga Commission / “Kat” money storyline (allegations, receipts, and how influence protects people), before closing with a straight-up conversation about what makes a man, modern gender expectations, and a side-quest into “African Casting” / porn culture and what it says about society.In this episode:00:00:00 – Intro & opening reflections00:01:03 – Marrying into power: why elite relationships compound access00:06:01 – Same schools, same circles: how networks reproduce themselves00:35:24 – The “Kat” money saga & Madlanga Commission thread kicks off00:46:33 – Politics, power, and why institutions struggle to hold elites accountable00:56:06 – “Billionaire mindset”, status, and the way money changes behaviour01:26:40 – “Softest land”: comfort, entitlement, and modern expectations02:02:32 – Masculinity vs feminism: “what makes a man?”02:27:07 – African Casting discussion & porn culture realities02:38:20 – Wrap-up & outroMembers link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMOuh1jlaqsPnQUCYZ0zGW_rAPatreon link: patreon.com/TheDojoPodcastMonthly donation link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuh1jlaqsPnQUCYZ0zGW_rA/join Once off donation link: https://pay.yoco.com/the-dojo-podcast-pty-ltd Merch: https://thedojoapparel.com/collections/allhttps://uzurionline.co.za/pages/seller-profile/the-dojo-apparel
• The Dojo S18E13 – Our Maluti Weekend Unpacked | Camping, Culture & Connectivity 05.12.2025 2t 8min

  Season 18, Ep. 13—our year-ender. We unpack a muddy but memorable Lesotho festival weekend: sound issues, rain, vendor wins, cash/airtime drama, and why Bushfire sets a high bar. Then we zoom out—on BE & fronting, corruption incentives, community vs. individual duty, “black tax,” child work vs. responsibility, and what a rite of passage really means today.00:00 – Cold open & season wrap (“The Dojo”)00:21 – Why this is the last drop of the year01:01 – Missed last week & early drop talk02:05 – Lesotho trip: the good, the rain, the reset02:56 – Sound engineering & “be ready on Day 1”03:49 – Stage setup, luggage chaos & planning gaps04:57 – Rain plans, shelters & the beer garden problem05:32 – Vendors were the MVPs06:20 – Headline sponsors, screens & first impressions06:52 – Pricing vs. Bushfire experience08:56 – Performing in the rain; unfair to artists10:25 – Party stage & creating your own vibe12:20 – Cashless vs. cash-only: airtime, ATMs, and sponsors15:45 – Why we’ll still go back (and how to fix it)17:00 – Camping gear, showers & what actually worked20:30 – Safety, screens outside camps, & network as “core product”24:50 – Local participation: singers, crews, and fairness28:55 – Packages & scams—what to verify33:05 – Politics pivot: testimony, tenders & “nature of the game”41:00 – BE vs. fronting: the messy middle49:40 – Who really benefits? Supply chains & ownership56:00 – “Black tax” reframed: conveyor belt of service1:04:30 – Child work vs. responsibility: context matters1:12:40 – Retirement, dignity, and consumerism creep1:21:50 – Personhood: West vs. African communal lens1:34:00 – Dual lives, values bleed, and community norms1:45:30 – Ancestral home and why “opting out” isn’t simple1:53:00 – Rites, leadership, and accepting the cookies1:54:10 – Outro
• S18E12 - Weddings, tipsy truths & America’s audacity — from G20 drama to SA realities 25.11.2025 45min

  From the cost (and joy) of weddings to the fine line between “nice and light” and drunk, the crew gets candid. Then it’s a hard pivot into geopolitics and culture: the G20 no-show saga, America’s brash confidence, guns, the military, capitalism vs. our social leanings, Sun City vs. Vegas, crime, tenderpreneurship, and why SA athletes’ money doesn’t stretch like the NBA’s. Chapters00:00 – Cold open: Dojo vibes, lunch banter01:10 – Wedding season: fun, costs, travel, outfits03:20 – Why some love weddings (and some don’t)05:55 – Drinking talk: chasing tipsy vs. getting drunk09:45 – Day drinking strategies that (sometimes) work11:18 – Vodka, tequila, Jäger: what still “agrees” with us14:56 – Dry January, regret hangovers, resetting in the new year16:50 – All-white day parties, mature crowd, summer groove17:57 – Second location rule: why nothing good happens there20:58 – Current affairs pivot: G20 in SA, U.S. boycott claims22:40 – Diplomatic jabs, visas, and protocol spats24:30 – Has the U.S. lost its shine? Social media reality check27:20 – Public schools, ignorance online, and the “American dream”30:10 – Blue-collar comfort vs. SA grind; food stamps chat33:35 – Homelessness contrasts: U.S. winter vs. SA street reality35:24 – Audacity as a national culture (Reagan, Trump, celebs to leaders)41:50 – Guns, bravado, and the Marines mindset46:10 – Why SA can’t (and shouldn’t) mirror U.S. extremes49:30 – Vegas built by the mob; Sun City’s inspiration52:55 – Illicit routes to wealth then vs. tendering now56:40 – SA football salaries vs. U.S. guaranteed mega-contracts1:02:20 – Capitalism, ceilings, and why America defends it1:06:45 – Arts & culture as export; what SA should double down onHighlightsReal talk on enjoying the event but hating the admin and spend.The science of stopping at “pleasantly tipsy” (and why it fails).A blunt look at G20 optics and U.S.–SA tensions.Audacity, scale, and safety nets: why the U.S. plays a different game.SA realities: social leanings, tender culture, and athlete finances.
• The Dojo S18E11 – Purple Times, Gaza Arrivals & WhatsAppGate | Ice Boy Etiquette 18.11.2025 45min

  From self-discipline and the “ice boy” debate to guest/host etiquette, we get real about showing up the right way—at home, with friends, and in public. We also unpack South Africa’s purple-avatar moment and planned national action against GBV, the noise around Gaza arrivals and humanitarian visas, and a messy round of WhatsApp leaks that tested loyalties.We cut through viral numbers, migration myths, and street-level economics, then end with practical, old-school advice: regulate yourself, respect people’s homes, and mean what you say. Subscribe, share, and tell a friend who needs this.00:00 Intro & house rules01:30 Self-regulation: “good boy” vs “ice boy”12:45 Being present in relationships22:10 Guest/host etiquette31:05 Purple avatars & GBV action44:20 Gaza arrivals & visas53:15 WhatsAppGate fallout1:02:10 Viral stats & “body-count”1:14:30 Migration & informal economy1:25:40 Borders & money flows1:34:00 Pop-culture pit stop1:43:30 Friendship & manipulation1:52:10 Takeaways for men2:01:00 Outro