Politically Aweh

Politically Aweh is a South African satirical news show that combines humor and journalism to engage youth in current affairs. Founded in 2017 by Stephen Horn, the show features comedian KG Mokgadi and a diverse team who dissect political, cultural, and social issues through on-location reports, interviews, and satirical sketches. The organization transitioned into a non-profit company in 2022, emphasizing its commitment to democracy, freedom of expression, and social justice. Politically Aweh has received multiple accolades, including a South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) for Best Online Content in 2022. The show is supported by various institutional donors, such as the Ford Foundation, and maintains full editorial independence. Viewers can support the show through donations via Snapscan or EFT.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Year the organization started publishing:

2017

Languages:

English

Type of coverage:

National

Editorial coverage:

Generalist, focused on multiple topics

Type of content produced by theme:

Politics

Society and human rights

Journalism genres:

Narrative journalism

Satire

Journalism coverage types and techniques:

Explanatory journalism

Tech platforms and other mediums used:

Social media platforms

Podcast

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

Tiktok

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:

10,530

Twitter number of followers:

3,658

Instagram number of followers:

4,890

YouTube number of followers:

21,829

Tiktok number of followers:

6,390

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Founders:

Stephen Horn

Directors:

Stephen Horn JM Henning Helen Smit

Team

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Organization tax status:

Non-profit

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Politically Aweh

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