Mashabela's King David podcast lands on SABC2

As “The King David” podcast prepares for its television debut, Mashabela said the core purpose of the platform remains unchanged.

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That's something digital platforms still struggle with," he said.

"I still see it the same way," he said. “The goal is to build a library of South African stories, conversations people can return to years from now.”

The show's broadcast on SABC 2 is expected to introduce Mashabela’s long-form interview style to a wider audience, while marking another step in the evolving relationship between digital media and traditional broadcasting in South Africa.

Veteran broadcaster David Mashabela is taking his popular "The King David" podcast to national television, marking a major milestone for South African podcasting as the long-running platform prepares to air on SABC2.

The move signals a shift from digital-only audiences to mainstream broadcast television, positioning Mashabela's podcast among a small but growing number of locally produced long-form conversation shows to make the crossover from online platforms to public broadcasting.