Jackie Phamotse speaks out: Big 5 cartel, Mkhwanazi, Madlanga, Cat Matlala, mafias, Epstein, crime
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- Published
- August 29, 2026
- Duration
- 1h 21m
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- Last updated
- Sep 6, 2026
Discusses In this wide-ranging conversation, author Jackie Phamotse joins us to reflect on the personal experi…
Summary
In this wide-ranging conversation, author Jackie Phamotse joins us to reflect on the personal experiences that shaped her writing and the journey behind her Bare book series. She speaks about surviving sexual violence, entering a world of powerful and wealthy individuals, and the experiences that led her to explore themes of human trafficking, organised c…
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In this wide-ranging conversation, author Jackie Phamotse joins us to reflect on the personal experiences that shaped her writing and the journey behind her Bare book series. She speaks about surviving sexual violence, entering a world of powerful and wealthy individuals, and the experiences that led her to explore themes of human trafficking, organised crime, corruption and the so-called “blesser” economy. The discussion then turns to her latest book, The Big Five Cartel, and its parallels with