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26. Episode 26
May 7, 2015
On the 78th State of the Puppet Nation, look out for the new Man Who's Black" movie, Zuma's hired an anger translator of his own, Barack Obama is trying his hand at comedy and falling just a little short, Cyril Ramaphosa is trying to fix SARS's reputation, and Riah Phiyega is under mounting scrutiny. The world has sprung into action to aid Nepal, Mayweather and Pacquiao will be springing into action in the Fight of the Century, and Spring is springing into the Northern Hemisphere, where the countdown to the UK elections has only marginally been eclipsed by the countdown to the royal baby. So keep your cool, and enjoy the 78th State of the Puppet Nation. Make Laugh. Not War.
25. Episode 25
April 30, 2015
On the 77th Edition of Puppet Nation, Nhlanhla Nene sees a silver lining in South Africa's energy and xenophobia crisis, Zuma calls for #StopXenophobia, whatever that is - the Arch is back from his bro-honeymoon with the Dalai Lama, retired Spin Doctor Mac's turned 80, and any day now Zuma is going to have to face up to a spinless existence. Elsewhere in the world, other people also hate foreigners - but maybe Time's Top 100 most influential people can save us all?
24. Episode 24
April 23, 2015
There's a whole lot of schadenfreude to be had in this 76th Edition of Puppet Nation. Zuma had the best birthday ever, with Malema being slapped with a R14 billion tax bill, and Zille announcing the beginning of a long and protracted withdrawal from the DA leadership. The EFF must have been drinking Red Bull, as they've been extremely busy - expelling members, claiming land, and trying to topple statues. In fact, one of the only politicians who has been quiet is Mmusi Maimane...the heir apparent to the DA throne. Meanwhile over the pond, Hillary Clinton confirmed that she will indeed be running for President. Mbalula hopped on a plane to give FIFA a piece of his mind, and Kim Kardashian and Kanye West brought peace to the East. Oops, that's meant to be North. They brought North to the East. Make Laugh. Not War.
23. Episode 23
April 16, 2015
On the 75h State of the Puppet Nation, Debora and Justice dig for dirt at South Africa's new nudist beach, investigate Putin's terrifying new army, and hear all about Nhlanhla Nene's new heroes. David Cameron unleashes his new political tactic on them, and they have secret insights into Helen Zille's recent trip to the US. Make Laugh. Not War.
22. Episode 22
April 9, 2015
This week Mmusi Maimane sees the light, Fikile Mbalula declares war on losers, Rhodes is or isn't falling, Helen Zille's been sent to the naughty corner, and Riah Phiyega is sort of cracking down on gun amnesty. Sort of. Meanwhile Zuma is absolutely in support of Pravin Gordhan's quest to rid government of those who aren't qualified - within reason of course. Vladimir Putin has figured out what the internet is for, but is still working on that whole getting the usb in the right way round first time thing, just like the rest of us. After all, at the end of the day, politicians are only human. We think. So kick off your shoes, and kick off your long weekend with the 74th State of the Puppet Nation.
21. Episode 21
April 2, 2015
In this episode, Riaan Cruywagen's back to co-host with Justice,å Fikile Mbalula and the country mourn the Proteas loss, Kim Jong Un shows his support for Vladimir Putin, Patricia De Lille cracks down on racism, Fikile Mbalula and the rest of the country mourn the Proteas's loss, Julius Malema calls for the destruction of apartheid iconography, Steve Hofmeyr's still trying to get to Mars, Eskom's back in the news, Putin has a new friend in Kim, and David Cameron tries to speak up for Jeremy Clarkson's behaviour.
20. Episode 20
March 26, 2015
Justice Malala couldn't be with us today, so we turned to an old professional. Literally the oldest professional we could find. In this week's episode of Puppet Nation, Thuli Madonsela tackles an area of importance, Jacob Zuma gets serious about teen pregnancy, and we also meet Barack Obama's nemesis and BFF, find out where Vladimir Putin went while he was missing in action, and check in with our favourite wannabe space pioneer, Steve Hofmeyr.
19. Episode 19
March 19, 2015
This week on Puppet Nation, the Zumas keep shirking accountability, there's an uproar in the EFF, Eskom's facing some BEE issues, Steve Hofmeyr's still trying to get to Mars, the Proteas are in the quarter finals, Neil Blomkamp's Chappie hit cinemas, UK Prime Minister David Cameron is trying to please everyone, and Barack Obama is pleasing no-one.
18. Episode 18
March 12, 2015
On this week's episode of Puppet Nation, rumours of poison at Nkandla still abound and Dr Death isn't happy about being left out, President Jacob Zuma is being foggy about black ownership on the Stock Exchange, Eskom's bidding off assets, Kim Jung Un's getting nasty, Minister of Sports Fikile Mbalula and cricket captain Hashim Amla are getting feisty, and David Cameron's UK Defence budget is becoming pretty defenceless. Patricia De Lille has some strong words for Debora Patta, Robert Mugabe's not quite over his birthday hangover, and Steve Hofmeyr is on a mission to Mars.
17. Episode 17
March 5, 2015
This week on Puppet Nation, Trevor Noah crashes the Academy Awards to do a special report for Puppet Nation. Mmusi Maimane achieves middle class acclaim, Robert Mugabe gets older and the Proteas are collectively licking their wounds. Julius Malema denies racking up a R6000 food bill in Mozambique, Obama thinks he cured AIDS, Vladimir Putin still won't play nice, and Steve Hofmeyr is campaigning to go to Mars.
16. Episode 16
February 26, 2015
This week on Puppet Nation, we recap on SONA, where the rules were made up and the points didn't matter, witness and relayed alleged police target practice at EFF Commander-in-Chief Julius Malema's expense, Patricia De Lille is slowly measuring up to Premier Helen Zille for control of the DA, Khulubuse Zuma doesn't have a clue, Obama might not be the Antichrist but he might be close, Vladimir has carnal thoughts about wealth and the poor, Fifty Shades of Grey broke all kinds of records, and Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula cozies up to the Proteas test captain, Hashim Amla.
15. Episode 15
February 19, 2015
Hot off the tails of South Africa's 2015 State of the Nation address, President Jacob Zuma and Julius Malema have proven that they still can't play nice, Andile Mngxitama's future looks shady and shaky, David Cameron struggles to matter, Mugabe's meme has people going Gaga, and Kanye's still got harsh words for any award winner who's not Beyonce. Debora shouts at SA's funny man Leon Schuster, and German Expressionism tackles zombie cult classics and Apartheid.
14. Episode 14
February 12, 2015
This week on Puppet Nation, Debora and Justice find out what the country wants in next week's State of the Nation Address, and chat to Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula about South Africa's ambitions for the next World Cup. We find out why the politicians deserved their pay rise, and Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene seeks advice on how to cope with the potential pitfalls facing Eskom and the Post Office. We find out what Dr Death thinks of Prime Evil's release, why the US isn't sending troops to Nigeria, and Kanye West joins the Puppet Nation cast.
13. Episode 13
February 5, 2015
This week on Puppet Nation Debora and Justice hear a few opinions about the violence in Gauteng and find out Mbalula's plans for Bafana's future. We take a look at some of South Africa's aspiring religious leaders and see just how severe that blizzard that hit New York really was. Debora also breaks up a fight between Putin and Obama, we have secret footage of more prank calls to David Cameron, and the Pope reveals what he's learned on his travels across the globe.
12. Episode 12
January 29, 2015
Welcome to another episode of Puppet Nation! It's payday, Debora and Justice interview the newly canonised Zuma in this week's episode, and attempt to interview Fikile Mbalula about AFCON. Barack Obama discusses the US' marijuana problem, while Patricia de Lille is tackling the war on rural gangs. We also check in with David Cameron on what he desperately needs from Mali, Riah Phiyega talks us through the security measures that have been put in place for SONA, and Malema tries to find a look that matches his politics. And just wait till you see what Lindi Mazibuko has sent Helen...
11. Episode 11
January 22, 2014
Welcome Back! This week Debora and Justice take us behind the scenes of the EFF's parliamentary bootcamp, and we recap the ANC birthday bash. Helen Zille shows us video evidence of how Cape Town just isn't racist, and our world leaders demonstrate just how good they are at having opinions, on everything from Paris to Nigeria. We also hear Nhlanhla Nene's daring plan to save Eskom, and we have some exclusive audio from the AirAsia crash that's not for the fainthearted - on strictly medical grounds, of course. So take a deep breath, and let's dive straight in. Make Laugh. Not War.
10. Episode 10
January 15, 2015
Our final week of Puppet Nation Rewind visits some classic favourites from the past seasons, as we warm up our guns and get ready to welcome the new year back in style. Tune in next week for fresh new content! And remember: Make Laugh, Not War.
9. Episode 9
January 8, 2015
In our penultimate run of Puppet Nation's Rewind run, we revisit that awkward slice-of-life situational humour from our very own version of The Office - The High Office, that is. Fickle Mbalula explains why SA happily paid Nicki Minaj NOT to play here.
8. Episode 8
January 1, 2015
Puppet Nation continues to look back on 2014 in the second Best Of episode of the festive season.
7. Episode 7
December 25, 2014
The first rewind episode of Puppet Nation looking back at the best of, and worst of 2014.
6. Episode 6
December 18, 2014
The festive season is upon us! With the last fresh broadcast of the year, this week's episode has Libyan billions stashed away in SA, Chad Le Clos' sporting victories, Obama making speeches, the US police still clutching at straws, Trevor Noah making it big in the US, Dewani walking free, and a special guest on Hard Shout that millions of people around the world are talking about this time of year. Remember how we said the news never stops? Well, it doesn't, but ZANews is taking a little break. We'll be bringing you best ofs from the year, and sharing some of your favourite content over the next few weeks. And then we'll be back, rested and ready to tickle your fancy again in the new year. Happy holidays, folks, and remember: make laugh, not war.
5. Episode 5
December 11, 2014
We still miss you Tata. The news must go on though and this week has warnings for your heart and your wallet this festive season, with a first time appearance by Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. Some avid fans join us to discuss the return of Generations, and Mac Maharaj once again puts his unique brand of spin on things. We also feature Helen Zille's intervention in a tricky heritage matter. Oh, and Steve Hofmeyr is still racist.
4. Episode 4
December 4, 2014
This episode of Puppet Nation is a show just bursting at the seams - and not just because of the large Thanksgiving Dinner in it. There's also an important warning to African tourists from Barack Obama, the launch of the 16 days of activism campaign, a look at the future of FIFA, an exclusive one on one with the scholar of the century, a peek at what Oscar got for his birthday and much, much more.
3. Episode 3
November 27, 2014
Mbalula has a kickass fitness programme for ANC MPs, while the Pope proves that he is, after all, Catholic. Race wars and pee politics cross streams with the Nkandla proceedings, nobody knows where Zuma is, and Steve Hofmeyr is still full of himself and hell-bound on gagging puppets. While Europe has landed a satellite on a meteor, NASA Belieb they have a better trick up their sleeve, Putin's plotting something sinister, and the US government is upping invasive surveillance to an even more ridiculous degree.
2. Episode 2
November 20, 2014
On this episode of Puppet Nation Julius Malema reminisces about the good old days of the ANC Youth, while Jacob Zuma is terribly, terribly concerned about the SAPO strike. Donald Trump won't shut up, and Mmusi Maimane has nothing to say. Heyneke Meyer and Steve Hofmeyr do have something to say...but it might not be what you were expecting. And the Pope has a bold vision for the future of religion. It is what it is.
1. Episode 1
November 20, 2014
In this weeks' episode of Puppet Nation we have Ebola, the big news story that just won't go away, not even when explained by Thabo Mbeki. The Republicans took home the Senate - possibly for drinks, if Sarah Palin is anything to go by. And the DA have some fascinating ideas about how to tackle gang violence on the Cape Flats. Ninja gets a new haircut to celebrate Die Antwoord's new music video and spot in Neil Blomkamp's new movie Chappie, Floyd Shivambu's middle finger is the subject of parliamentary investigation, and DJ Sbu insists the devil (not Wouter Basson) made his tyres bald. Oh, and Steve Hofmeyr wants to take a puppet to court. Be sure to look out for our new faces!
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Where to Watch Puppet Nation ZA
Puppet Nation ZA is available for streaming on the Both Worlds website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Puppet Nation ZA on demand at Apple TV.
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Genres
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CastLouw VenterAdam BehrNik Rabinowitz
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Premiere DateNovember 10, 2013
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IMDB Rating0.0 (7)
