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title: "Politically Aweh goes live with ‘Nation in a State’"
description: "Hot on the heels of Valentine’s Day, Politically Aweh — South Africa’s cheekiest news show — took some love directly to its fans with its ‘Nation in a State’ Live Special that went out on 16 February 2025. Join hilarious host KG Mokgadi and special guests for a special episode recorded in front of a LIVE studio audience."
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# Politically Aweh goes live with ‘Nation in a State’

> Hot on the heels of Valentine’s Day, Politically Aweh — South Africa’s cheekiest news show — took some love directly to its fans with its ‘Nation in a State’ Live Special that went out on 16 February 2025. Join hilarious host KG Mokgadi and special guests for a special episode recorded in front of a LIVE studio audience.

By Politically Aweh · Published 24 March 2025, 13:58 SAST · Updated 24 March 2025, 13:58 SAST

## Key points
- In a whirlwind of political absurdity, South Africa finds itself at the intersection of Donald Trump's refugee charm offensive, the EFF's leadership circus, and a looting spree that would make even the most seasoned kleptocrats blush.
- Donald Trump’s controversial Afrikaner refugee proposal and its implications for South Africa's political landscape are under scrutiny.
- The EFF faces internal turmoil as corruption scandals plague various sectors, from government to rural municipalities.
- Sharp critiques of foreign influence highlight parallels between current events and South Africa's past, raising alarms over state capture.
- Join KG and co-hosts for a candid discussion blending humour and serious analysis of the nation’s pressing issues.

## Content

From Donald Trump’s Afrikaner refugee offer, the EFF’s imploding leadership, the MK party already looting from its own coffers and corruption in every sector, South Africa is in a state! And we’re breaking it all down!

[YouTube video: "YouTube video"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyLXkAN6rN8)

KG is joined by co-host Onke Ngcuka, Daily Maverick’s Suné Payne and Letlhogonolo Letshele from Open Secrets. Together they unpack the corruption in the private sector, government, and even rural municipalities. And, of course, a familiar face returns, played by the hilarious Keeno-Lee Hector.

“A wealthy foreigner comes from abroad, gets government contracts for their own companies, and goes into cahoots with the president to control key state institutions? Now, why does that just sound so familiar?”

The year 2025 has landed with a bang as US Presidents Donald Trump and Elon Musk are shaking up the world order by taking inspiration from South Africa’s own State Capture playbook and the “good old days” of apartheid.

As if President Cyril Ramaphosa doesn’t already have enough on his plate trying to keep the GNU (Government of National Unity) together and manage other pressures from abroad — like trouble in the DRC.

And how are we dealing with our own corruption situation and its impacts?

Expect sharp analysis, candid conversation, and a good dose of humour as we examine the real state of the nation! **DM**

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