Khumo Kumalo
Khumo Kumalo is a prominent South African political voice and co-host of the podcast 'Born Free.' Named one of the Mail & Guardian’s Top 200 Young South Africans of 2024, he is known for his deep engagement with the complexities of South Africa's post-apartheid landscape. As the author of Newsletter94, he explores the intersection of history and contemporary issues, advocating for a reimagined future for the youth of South Africa.
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Khumo Kumalo is the visionary behind Misunderstood and the dynamic co-host of Born Free.
Running 100KMs for GBV survivors with Yanga Ngcayisa – Podcast episode 17 – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-08-20
Khumo Kumalo is the visionary behind Misunderstood and the dynamic co-host of Born Free.
Will ActionSA join the GNU? – With ActionSA National Chairperson Michael Beaumont – Podcast episode 16 – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-12
Khumo Kumalo is a co-host of Born Free and a bold voice in South Africa’s evolving political discourse.
Will President Ramaphosa survive until 2029? with Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh – Podcast episode 15 – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-05
Khumo Kumalo is the visionary behind Misunderstood and the dynamic co-host of Born Free.
Is government doing enough for mental health? with Vukosi Mashele – Podcast episode 14 – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-29
Khumo Kumalo is a bold voice in South Africa’s evolving political discourse and co-host of the podcast Born Free.
Too many commissions, not enough justice – with Amahle-Imvelo “Jaxa” Jaxx – Podcast episode 13 – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-22
Khumo Kumalo is the co-host of Born Free and a bold voice in South Africa’s political discourse.
Will John Steenhuisen lead past 2026? With Tara Roos – Podcast episode 12 – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-14
Khumo Kumalo is the visionary behind Misunderstood and the dynamic co-host of Born Free.
Does South Africa need Starlink? – With Kuhle Maseko – Podcast episode eleven – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-01
He is the founder of the website Misunderstood and a student at Morehouse College.
Race and politics distract us from the issue of inequality – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-25
Khumo Kumalo is a bold voice in South Africa’s evolving political discourse.
Jacobs defects, Motsepe for Prez, Zille returns – Is youth politics fading? – Podcast episode ten – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-19
Khumo Kumalo is the visionary behind Misunderstood and the dynamic co-host of Born Free.
Hunger is Political – Podcast episode nine – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-05
Kumalo is the visionary behind Misunderstood and the dynamic co-host of Born Free.
Genocide in Gaza – Podcast episode eight – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-28
Khumo Kumalo is the visionary behind Misunderstood and the dynamic co-host of Born Free.
49 Afrikaans ‘refugees’, the Expropriation Act, Bela Bill Act, Talks with the Trump Administration, Farm Murders – Podcast episode seven – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-21Khumo Kumalo is the visionary behind Misunderstood and the dynamic co-host of Born Free.
GNU, budget 3.0 & 2026/2027 party elections? – Podcast episode six – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-06
Khumo Kumalo is the visionary behind Misunderstood and the dynamic co-host of Born Free.
Why is South Africa involved in the DRC? – Podcast episode five – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-01
Khumo Kumalo is the visionary behind Misunderstood and the dynamic co-host of Born Free.
The gender-based violence epidemic is South Africa’s hidden war – Podcast episode four – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-24
Khumo Kumalo is the visionary behind Misunderstood and the dynamic co-host of Born Free.
Is higher education a national crisis? – Podcast episode three – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-16