The Bill
Join Lester Kiewit and political analyst Tara Roos for a weekly episode of 'The Bill', a Primedia Broadcasting vodcast series in which South African politics, parliament and pop culture is unpacked, d
Recent Episodes
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The Bill Episode 33: Paydays, power & alleged underworld links: SA politics under the microscope
30 March 2026 · 16m
This week on The Bill, Lester and Tara dive into two major stories in South African politics. They discuss the DA's top-up salaries for senior leaders, with some receiving up to R5
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The Bill Episode 30: Western Cape gang violence probe raises questions over law and justice
9 December 2025 · 26m
In this episode of the Bill, Lester and Tara discuss the upcoming ad hoc committee on gang violence in the Western Cape, a province disproportionately affected by gang-related murd
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The Bill Episode 29: Rewind - a year of 'hot takes' with Lester and Tara
28 November 2025 · 23m
Looking back at hot takes on The Bill throughout the year with Lester and Tara.
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The Bill Episode 28: Inside South Africa's commissions of inquiry: politics or theatre?
27 November 2025 · 26m
Are South Africa's public inquiries into corruption truly serving their purpose, or have they become political theatre? This episode of "The Bill" dives deep into the Ad hoc Commit
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The Bill Episode 27: South Africa's politics, Cabinet shake-ups and candid analysis
27 November 2025 · 31m
Are you ready for an unfiltered look at South African politics? In this episode of "The Bill," hosts Tara and Lester dive deep into the recent Cabinet reshuffle drama, examining th
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The Bill Episode 26: Could Paul Mashatile lead South Africa? A look at power, influence and legacy
27 November 2025 · 42m
In this episode of "The Bill," Lester and Tara sits down with Pieter-Louis Myburgh, assistant editor at News24 and author of "The Dark Prince," for a deep dive into the political t
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The Bill Episode 21: Inside South Africa's "mafia state" allegations and the trust crisis
27 November 2025 · 29m
In this gripping episode, hosts dive into the bombshell revelations from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, examining the alarming intersection of crime and politics in South Afri
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The Bill Episode 22: South Africa's coalition tensions and competing economic plans
27 November 2025 · 17m
In this episode of The Bill, hosts Lester and Tara welcome special guest Mandy Wiener, author of "The Deal: Inside the Talks That Shape South Africa's Future," for an in-depth anal
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The Bill Episode 23: Inside South Africa's web of politics, nepotism and online gambling
27 November 2025 · 29m
Are family ties in politics ever truly severed? Hosts Lester Kibbitt and guests dive into this provocative question as they examine President Cyril Ramaphosa's controversial connec
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The Bill Episode 20: The mayoral power plays shaping South Africa's cities
27 November 2025 · 23m
Are political ambitions and geographical connections essential for effective city leadership? In this captivating episode, we dive into the controversial mayoral races shaping Sout