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title: "Redi Tlhabi and Mark Heywood: Confronting power, inequality, and the price of injustice"
description: "In this powerful episode of The Readiness Report, award-winning journalist Redi Tlhabi sits down with human rights activist Mark Heywood for an unflinching conversation about power, inequality and accountability — from the incredible election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York to South Africa’s deepening crises of corruption and malnutrition. This is a candid, urgent exchange about what it means to lead, and to care, in a fractured world."
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published: "2025-11-17T21:14:01"
updated: "2025-11-17T21:14:05"
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# Redi Tlhabi and Mark Heywood: Confronting power, inequality, and the price of injustice

> In this powerful episode of The Readiness Report, award-winning journalist Redi Tlhabi sits down with human rights activist Mark Heywood for an unflinching conversation about power, inequality and accountability — from the incredible election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York to South Africa’s deepening crises of corruption and malnutrition. This is a candid, urgent exchange about what it means to lead, and to care, in a fractured world.

By Redi Tlhabi · Published 17 November 2025, 23:14 SAST · Updated 17 November 2025, 23:14 SAST

## Key points
- In a riveting exchange that could make even the most jaded political junkie sit up and take notice, Redi Tlhabi and Mark Heywood unravel the tangled web of South Africa's social justice landscape, proving that activism isn't just a pastime—it's a full-contact sport.
- Redi Tlhabi hosts a compelling podcast featuring guest Mark Heywood, delving into pressing social issues.
- The discussion highlights the intersection of activism and journalism, emphasizing the role of media in democracy.
- Produced by Emilie Gambade and Joel Seboa, the podcast showcases original music by Bernard Kotze.
- Available on multiple platforms, including Spotify, the podcast encourages support for independent journalism.

## Content

[YouTube video: "YouTube video"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF3FOVMOKmU)

[Media](https://player.simplecast.com/00e4da1f-4df7-4d6c-9a06-eb03a92d29ad?dark=false)

**Hosted by** Redi Tlhabi
**Guest**Mark Heywood
**Produced by** Emilie Gambade & Joel Seboa
**Original Theme Music & Design by**Bernard Kotze

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