Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on loadshedding, 'GNU', Eskom, ANC, de Ruyter, Mbalula, Tshwane, Ramaphosa

[@_SMWX]

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100 🤞🏾

[@Penuelism]

The King of Political Podcasting... Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh 🔥🔥🔥

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King of podcasting in general for South Africa. Actual valuable content

[@kmarwala]

can we have him on Konvo

[@Penuelism]

@@kmarwala he's been on before.

[@MosesMatsepane]

@@Penuelism When bro? let me go an search there.

[@georgembangula6962]

This Minister shows that educated people make better politicians.

[@mananammalegae]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@Facts_Only_SA]

Educated people haven’t proven themselves to be better politicians. This specific individual is a good politician.

[@lm_b5080]

i'm not an ANC fan but i'd be so happy if this man makes his move for the presidency

[@RANDOM-f6l]

@@lm_b5080Do you buy electricity in your house?

[@archibaldmduduzijwara6602]

And they prefer being known as activists to politicians.

[@karabelomolefe8811]

This guy is really an intellectual, candid, pragmatic and probably one of the brightest glowing beams of the ANC

[@5801160052086]

And as corrupt as the rest of his cadres

[@SpencerCourtis]

...you have been wooled by the Ramatsepe looting empire - this Ramokgopa is an associate of the that empire!

[@serogolemogole2685]

100% agreed, he's clearly intellectually sharp and a very astute technocrat no less, but envy and hatred will never allow some people to openly admit that as evidenced by the 2 commentors above

[@SpencerCourtis]

@@serogolemogole2685 Hitler was 'intellectually sharp and a very astute' in the eyes of his deluded faithful.

[@milindogugu5327]

My my my my 😂😂😂😂 as always Im speechless 😂😂😂 Bring them All Sizwe Bring them All

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[@nnelende5881]

@@pablocharlie how so?how are people being suppressed?

[@pablocharlie]

@@nnelende5881 Ask Sizwe he’s suppressing me for having different views 🤷‍♂️

[@tefomosae5932]

@@nnelende5881 i think he meant surprising, spelling error

[@biko8229]

@@tefomosae5932 Its no spelling error, this right-winger has been trolling Dr Mpofu-Walsh complaining about non-existent suppression. Its best to just ignore him.

[@siyabongamanikivana9170]

I wish youth could listen to these kind of conversation will make us grow as South Africans

[@Brantley_ZA]

If there was only one active person I would listen to from the ANC, it would be this man.

[@lm_b5080]

i'm not an ANC fan but i'd be so happy if this man makes his move for the presidency

[@kagisosesoko1876]

As a Pretoria citizen I can attest to the successes of the minister on the ground from way back, the man is indeed a chosen leader, great character and always prioritises the community 👌🏿

[@nathanielkgobe427]

This is crystal clear that Safricans or Africans rather we are gifted and have multiple talents to run the Affairs of our country on our own, only if we can discipline ourselves from stealing and all manner of shenanigans, i always have a vehement argument with Africans who think that white people are wiser than Africans, the only thing that they outsmart us with, is that they were more privelleged for the longest of time while we on the other hand were suppressed and opressed in all angles and Avenues, so in other words we are brain damaged till today and it'll take more than a century to get the seriously downtrodden back on our feet as fully fledged human beings, the atrocities done to us Safricans is a massive one.

[@jeanetteviljoen7756]

Wha such a gentleman. I agree he must be our next president

[@stephenrakoma6328]

Like it or not! This man is not only intelligent but gifted

[@HamandisheMpofu-w8c]

A very humble, knowledgeable and very likable fellow. An incredible assert to the people of South Africa and Africa.

[@theboomletgroup8436]

Very much so, outie yaKasi basically

[@HamandisheMpofu-w8c]

@@theboomletgroup8436 🤜 Absolutely.

[@nnelende5881]

Learned something today. Let the people you lead shine, praise them,give them the responsibility to own the objectives and the goals of the institution you lead. Wow

[@Dr_RisimatiMathye]

Great podcast Doc Thanks!_ & keep shining ✨️

[@_SMWX]

Thanks so much!

[@wisanimaluleke8441]

I like this minister, very articulate, meticulous, and intentional...😂😂😂😂.

[@judgeybear]

🤦🏽‍♂️ South Africans and our love for people waxing lyrical with educated English. Watch the fruits of their actions rather than what they say

[@keabetswemasemola81]

That free internet connection changed how i view life and i was able to research many things

[@nkosazanaleseka4261]

I could listen to him the whole day. I wish he could get a platform again to solely speak about leadership in organizations

[@innocentag3285]

Who needs mainstream media, when we have platforms like SMWX.

[@archibaldmduduzijwara6602]

You partake of information from the horse's mouth.

[@BlackFamify]

One thing I Know about Dr Ramokgopa, is he will give you context before answering. love the episode

[@michaelangelo6818]

Thought his position was a joke when he first got in, but now I've realized he and his team are probably the hardest working ministry we have

[@RFDS333]

Want to see more people like this leading the ANC. Competent and knowledgeable ❤

[@theboomletgroup8436]

Absolutely

[@lm_b5080]

i'm not an ANC fan but i'd be so happy if this man makes his move for the presidency

[@RFDS333]

@@lm_b5080 he is most certainly better than anyone else at the ANC at this point.

[@NokuthulaVilakazi-vk5zr]

What a humble and an intelligent leader. Well educated and knowledgeable minister. Knowledge sharing is outstanding. I can listen to the minister the whole day. Calmness surpasses them all. Well done Sizwe

[@evanfirebrand]

It is very difficult to not feel a burst of glowing optimism when listening to the minister. Optimism for the country's future and indeed the ANC.

[@esahm373]

Dr Sizwe, I noticed that you offer a unique platform for politicians to share personal biographical insights. Especially ANC officials have deep personal stories due to their involvement in the resistance against apartheid and underground work, which is not often well understood and appreciated, but rather overlooked and ignored, by the more established media outlets!

[@wm_magagula]

Really appeaciative of all these stories, brings much needed context as to why they are still in the ANC

[@letlhogonoloaulstonmorwakg7379]

The stories that are being told on this channel are remarkable 👌, you taking us into these politicians , academics, and business leaders lounges. Their stories also give an ordinary child from Soweto, Galeshewe, Umlazi, etc. It's possible to contribute to this incredible country. Mainstream media always paints these Black leaders in a bad light. We are not saying they are perfect, but there's always a good story to tell in every individual. Thank you Doc, this space (SMWX) articulates that Black people can also build this country. #SMWX #ayeye

[@shaun-andrewnero7111]

I totally appreciate this interview with Dr. Ramokgopa. This interview is so inspiring and brings new hope to the leadership of the future. The Dr. is composed and intelligent in articulating his points very clear. He accepts the failures, while he appreciates the achievements. Much appreciated; and again totally insightful.

[@bulelwasigabi-rv3uh]

Ramokgopa family are intellectuals,I once worked with two of them being orthopedic surgeon s , beautiful work they did , patients healing nicely.Bigup to them.

[@esahm373]

A noble bloodline, without a doubt!

[@wade2033]

I’ve never voted for the ANC, but I’ll give my vote to this man. Respect, Dr.

[@Mo011-fh8dm]

Smart man very very very interesting leader watching his every move and wishing him all the best 🙏🏿🙏🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿🇿🇦

[@thutomosikare2501]

These are the kind of leaders that the youth need to listen to. The type of leaders that will drive the country to greater heights. I pray that he lives long and achieves all the aspirations he has for our beloved country.

[@eliudnkuna3930]

He's not a populist, youth prefer populist like Lesufi and Malema's cause they say a lot of nothing

[@bulelanibaqwa]

This guy must become our next president

[@ElizabethMatsi]

@@bulelanibaqwa Not in he ANC

[@SpencerCourtis]

@@ElizabethMatsi correct - the ACDP

[@thapelomorare1484]

Been saying that for years

[@afrikamotlhaolwa3743]

This was a very insightful interview of an individual who was mandated to resolve a national crisis and how he went about working with others to resolve this, it’s a matter that needs to be applauded. There is a lot of learning from a leadership point of view and how Dr Mpofu-Welsh handled the interview is outstanding❤.

[@mmjmbanze]

Hit, after hit, after hit. It's only a matter of time until President Matamela shows up on SMWX.

[@theboomletgroup8436]

First it was Brian Molefe, now Kgosi fixing the Electricity issue. #BlackExcellence. Respect it

[@hloni_mokhoema]

Listening to Dr Kgosientsho is always a pleasure! What a smart, jolly guy who knows what he is doing. If it were up to me he’d be the next president of the ANC. Ayeye!

[@samkelisotngozo65]

The best minister. Much respect for him.

[@stanfordmthombeni1001]

Kgosientsho equal to the task and living up to his name, Sizwe, brilliant as always

[@AnneliedeWet]

Indeed the most consequential minister. I noticed him rolling through prayer beads as he talked. It seems like a good practice for a wise man.

[@fego2361]

well spotted , a real man he is

[@BabalwaMusekwa-bm8oq]

Very impressive Minister - of paramount importance is the base mobilization if you like - has really made fundamental transformation and has left indelible existential impact in our lives. Your efforts are appreciated...

[@petermoema5447]

Thank you Sputla. You are one of our greatest brains and light. You must be our President, you have what it takes. Thank you Sir

[@ntwenhlemahaye8463]

I’m here first 🙌🏿💯… thank Sizwe, you’ve improved our level of thinking and we stay informed and continue to learn

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[@only1ceebba]

Thank you Doctor, can't overstate how much we appreciate your content. As a young man of 21 years it's crucial in shaping my understanding of where we are and need to go as a country and I'm pretty sure it's that way for all South Africans watching🙏🏾💫.

[@irv.gi.7882]

🥴For a moment, I was almost convinced to vote for the ANC again. But I quickly came back to my senses😂. The minister is doing a good job.I hope they continue to give him the support he needs.

[@danceswithwolves7085]

Why would you even consider voting for anc ?

[@ruby-annlevendal2294]

I love listening to the background of the interviewees who serve us in government, giving them the human face❤❤❤

[@Not_Yet_Uhuru]

Impressive, encouraging, tonnes of humility and very pragmatic!

[@mindlospikiri7723]

Future President

[@MahasaLekekiso-k2h]

I must say this is one of the best Cde the ANC has at this moment. Engineers are important people for this country. Big up to SMWX, this was one of the informative interview.

[@luvuyotyoloda7403]

What I love about Sizwe is that he is humanizing the people he brings onto the platform, he is not there for gotcha moments and you get to know the person beyond the office. Sputla is the most honest ANC member in the country, as much as he highlights the wins he still has the maturity to know that there are things that muddy the ANC waters, and that is amazing to behold.

[@only1ceebba]

Minister Ramokgopa is a breath of fresh air as a politician, you can tell just watching this interview that he has no ulterior motives just a hardworking and patriotic South African who wants the best for our people❤️.

[@Sov3reign951]

Truly a man of excellence, hope to see him go from strength to strength.

[@Stevenewmansa]

Very smart guy! Impressed with his honesty and with his results at Eskom!

[@siphoth]

Always a pleasure listening to Dr Ramokgopa

[@tshepo5462]

Leadership is so critical... The De Ruyter era showed us the devastating impact of poor Leadership. Be that as it may, we are now in good hands!

[@bulelanimama1961]

I must admit this leader is sound .

[@serogolemogole2685]

Very

[@L0rdstorm]

This was so high level 🥹

[@TRSibiya1]

Mhmm you're bringing them Doctors. Since the beginning of the year I haven't miss any episode. I usually listen to Matshiqi or Skhakhane only, but now I'm a full time listener. Go for Dr hlophe now

[@_SMWX]

🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@niccigubb400]

We had been waiting for this interview!! Thanks Sizwe. I consider Kgosi an example of great leadership. I look forward to his book about how the team stopped load-shedding 🎉😊

[@davidramusi8150]

I really enjoy listening to minister Ramokgopa. A highly cerebral man. I share an ancestry with the Ramokgopa clan in Botlokwa,and i take immense pride in the great work he's doing with ESKOM.

[@ngwakommeidikgale5077]

Motlokwa weso 🎉

[@DanielBanga-li3jh]

But the poor people are suffering due to the high price of electricity while ANC leaders enjoy that .

[@Onelove-Oneheart-h4c]

Batlokwa. 🙌🏽 Nna I am of Machaka

[@DanielBanga-li3jh]

Is this about Batlokwa or service delivery and worse part of it , how much units you get from R100 , if you ok with it what about poor who got no work ?

[@ngwakommeidikgale5077]

@DanielBanga-li3jh there is nothing Wrong for us Batlokwa to Celebrate one of our own

[@shirleyyell7564]

Thank you Sizwe..that was an excellent interview ..The minister has really motivated rhe Eskom teams by his affirming each one, and instituting a bit of competition...A great achievement Now lets see if the leaders of the other S O Es follow his example.

[@donovanvanderlinde3478]

Thank you for changing our country for the better Dr Ramokgopa I really enjoy listening to Dr Ramokgopa, I think he will grow to be even more pivotal in the country going forward. Keep up the good content, we appreciate you guys. #AyeYe #SpreadTheFire

[@kevint7777]

It was beautiful watching this. Thank you Minister. Thank you Sizwe. 🎉🎉

[@sandilemsibi]

Damn. This is the kind of leaders we need-someone who isn't a populist or narcissist suffering from main character syndrome. Listen to how he uses 'we' more than 'I.' Data-driven decisions are always better than ideological nonsense. Ideological solutions often isolate great minds or technically superior ideas just because they come from different Ideological frameworks or don’t align with a specific ideology.

[@kealebogapule1559]

This platform is the future! Sizwe, your interview style is special! How you allow your guests to open up is a thing to marvel at! SMWX is fast becoming a South African treasure!🫶🏽🙌🏽 Thank you for this great interview with the Minister of Electricity. 🙏🏾

[@_SMWX]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Thanks for watching!

[@pheehamasuku3375]

Great interview Sizwe. I am proud of calling myself Motlokwa because of Dr Ramokgopa. We are running the country as Batlokwa

[@KENNEDYRAMPENG]

🖤💚💛✊🏻✊✊🏼He is a great leader. Lead by example and in the frontline.

[@bhekisibiluane4030]

Best PTA mayor by far❤👏🏿💯

[@ThomasDebruin-l1u]

future anc leader

[@theboomletgroup8436]

Lets give credit where its due guys, Kgosi has done a Fantastic job regarding the Electricity issue I must say... My Inverter is now an Ornament 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kmarwala]

Ramokgopa is a very good story teller.

[@ebenezermissiontv]

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh this was great interview as usual I enjoyed the conversation. I was listening and thinking that you were interviewing a smart person politician. He didn't get into answers directly but our good minister was very honest and on point. Especially, when he admitted that ANC has had a hand for them to get into 40% during elections. I was very impressed but at the same time I could see that he was very careful with his answers. Siyabonga Doctor, that was great really.

[@straatcaveman7503]

Well spoken man, true care for SA and its people. I hope people like him and Minister Mchunu push the ANC to focus more on its role in the GNU and less on the party. The goal is to fix the country for ALL South Africans, not to bicker amongst rival factions within your party.

[@motsomabuse]

Ramokgopa for president hle banna😭😭😭

[@khonzani1870]

Time we get leaders of this caliber, not getting position through politically affiliation rather through capacity and capabilities

[@jerrymogane9160]

I can listen this man the whole day. ❤

[@nomasontogumede2667]

Thank you Sizwe 👏🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@thembamthimbanator8666]

Well Done Sizwe and the Team. I like the fact that on progressive interviews you still have segments to guide the session, but you allow the progressing to tell their tale. I loved it. The restoration & proper functionality of the national power utility is among the milestones that should be acknowledged. AYEYE!!

[@thembekasemane7373]

Greetings to the Minister, I think he's really a beacon of hope. I agree that he's working hard and results speaks for themselves. I have my reservations about GNU. ANC needed and still needs, to self correct to inspire voter's confidence. Staying in power through life support through GNU might delay the urgency within which ANC needs a change of course.

[@boitumelomaswabi1561]

Two of my favourite South Africans to listen to, can't wait to get home to watch undisturbed.

[@NirmalaMoodley-h2l]

ANC did capture a man of intelligence and intergrity, even though excepting the position Minister of Energy / Electricity, saw him get belittled , but he took it with a good stride , and can proudly accept your platform,Dr Sizwe MWX to speak strongly of political career. Platform of Excellence dear Dr SMWX.

[@sabathaboyana9742]

What a cadre 🤌✊

[@danceswithwolves7085]

😂😂the only useful cadre

[@KudzieSnr]

If the ANC knows what's good for them, this is the future President of the party and ultimately the country. Erudite, eloquent, knowledgeable, diffident, intellectually sharp, reflective and emotionally intelligent

[@Terrypedia]

The honourable Dr is a top guy. These are the kind of leaders that ANC needs. People who are there to serve. It’s unfortunate such people are not able to succeed or make a difference in a cancerous environment vast filled with incompetent and corrupt people who don’t possess any skill to survive outside politics.

[@zwelakhezweli7403]

No lie that free WiFi in Pretoria was futuristic I can attest to that, it changed my life personally.

[@dennisnd78]

Brilliant leader,we still have a bright future 🙏🙏🙏🙏✊✊

[@TheUsworldwide]

Bro you literally got my most favorite person on earth here. I like this timer so much!!!!

[@MTSikhosana]

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, I remember you. As a resident of City of Tshwane, I can testifier under leadership of "AKA Sputla". You made Tshwane a construction site. The free Wi-Fi you introduced in Tshwane greatly benefited me and many others. You had a wonderful vision for Tshwane, and I am confident you will succeed in any project you undertake. Programs like Tshepo 1, EPWP Catalysis, home-based health visits, and the War on Leaks have made a significant impact. The ANC made a mistake in 2016, but I learned from it. You have indeed addressed the challenges of load shedding, and it's crucial to build more power stations. Additionally, we must prioritize infrastructure maintenance at all levels.

[@motheomaretela349]

I believe ESKOM is taking a good step and this will be a milestone achievement after a decade of energy crisis

[@simbongilemaraqamba7474]

I’m a big fan of Dr fashionista and a very competent candidate 🥇🇿🇦

[@Trekwithmatt]

Future ANC President in waiting

[@BoscoeAlbert]

Siza Leo 🤝🏾 now you are on another level 😃 The ministers first few words expressed my sentiments exactly 💪🏾

[@zeeking3929]

Part of me is sad that the Floyd video has more views than this but I’m brushing that aside and just being proud that we got a chance to hear from a minister who is so passionate about governing and improving the country.

[@fancyIOP]

I remember the Free Tshwane WiFi project, it was amazing it made the park have people, students were busy and it was just a beautiful thing I myself used it sometimes. Ahhh then in 2016 blue mambas from Western Cape came and all was removed...mxm. DA killed City of Tshwane.

[@GopolangTabane-h6m]

Even the doves 🕊 ran away

[@rorisangmatea7396]

@@fancyIOP Metsi a ko Hammanskraal le ona ke problem ya DA?

[@fancyIOP]

@@rorisangmatea7396 ga ke itse fela DA e ne ya emisa di project tse dingwe tse ne di sa tshwanela go emisiwa. Ko side ya Ga-Rankuwa(ke lebetse lebitso la teng) bane ba emisa project ya di toilet ka 2017/18 and when your favourite mayor Brink was approached he couldn’t answer, in fact they gave it to his spokesperson I think. It was stopped for no reason, they said they smelled corruption which they didn’t find, same story as Tshwane WiFi, and even in 2024 the toilet project had not continued since 2017/18. It was a community centre where the mayor together with his team were invited to answer on stalled constructions, you can check it out it was done by Clement Manyathela for his station I think it’s PowerFM. This was not about construction mafias but it was about DA just stopping projects that ANC did. They felt if it was ANC made then it had to have corruption but it can’t be corruption all over and DA is not as clean as you might think. Even Herman Mashaba said when he was Jozi DA mayor he had DA people come to his home and ask for tenders, this was way before he thought he would even leave the DA. But of course now you guys hate Herman Mashaba because he’s no longer bowing down to DA. Again, not everything that ANC does is full of corruption, not everything DA does is clean.

[@lesegomakube1933]

Brilliant man, and brilliant mind. I hope you contest the next elective conference for the presidency. You absolutely have my vote of confidence

[@Jacolath]

Great interview. As I have said in previous comments at some stage the "revolutionaries" have to stash the barrettes and AKs and pick up a shovel and become builders. Revolutionaries are good at initiating change but not good at what comes after. After the change builders are what is required. Dr Ramokgopa exemplifies the builders. We have too many people stuck in the revolutionary mindset. Some people think talking more about the past will somehow benefit people. Others look to the future and how to affectively improve people lives (ie. looking at countries that have done it - Singapore etc., and effective implementation of strategies that would benefit the country). If the whole of the ANC was like Dr Ramokgopa for the past 30 years we would not even be talking about things like inequality or "a system that only benefits a few". Lets hope this ethos of diligence, competence, commitment, pragmatism, expertise and true patriotism can start permeating through the ANC and the rest of South Africa.

[@sekolematomederic2775]

We r proud of our anc,well represented leader🤝

[@phocapturedmomentsstudios5364]

My God this guy could be a solution to the economic problems we currently facing in this country . ❤️

[@lesedithankane4839]

Well done but price of electricity is high

[@marvinrangoaga6813]

@@lesedithankane4839 I think once we have surplus generation the price might drop..

[@DanielMagalanyana]

What a refreshing interview with one of the brilliant minds our country has to offer viva sputla viva!!!!

[@OupaMaluleka]

His articulation is unbelievably implacable, great Job SMWX....keep them coming 👌

[@PhilaniReasonGwala]

Sizwe you are my hero , at your edge I appreciate you And would wish to know more opportunities at your platform ❤

[@legran25]

Indeed loved this conversation. It’s important to trust the team and the experience and expertise they bring.❤