Sunday Times Politics Weekly

PODCAST | Colleen Makhubele talks politics, COPE factions, ambition to be president and more

'My life is under a microscope,' says Joburg speaker

03 July 2023 - 12:55
By Sisanda Mbolekwa
COPE councillor Colleen Makhubele is Johannesburg's council speaker. File photo.
Image: File/Lubabalo Lesolle COPE councillor Colleen Makhubele is Johannesburg's council speaker. File photo.

City of Joburg speaker Colleen Makhubele talks to Sunday Times Politics Weekly about politics, her ambition to lead COPE, the alleged campaign to tarnish her name and more.

Listen to the conversation:

She joined our host for this episode, Sunday Times journalist Sisanda Mbolekwa, in studio on the podcast and talked about the calibre of leaders in Johannesburg, including mayor Kabelo Gwamanda, who she says has risen to the occasion.

As clashes over positions between COPE factions continue, Makhubele gave her assessment of the turmoil, adding that legal action will follow from national leadership.

As always, the conversation is wide-ranging and revealing. Listen and share your views.

The episode is hosted by Sunday Times politics journalist Sisanda Mbolekwa and produced by Bulelani Nonyukela and Demi Buzo.

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