Countdown to The Corder Report
Political commentator and broadcaster Dan Corder brings his acclaimed podcast to the screen with a visual punch that transforms how we experience news.
His sharp, no-filter monologues unpack what's really happening behind the headlines, while candid interviews get beyond rehearsed talking points.
What truly sets this podcast apart is how YOUR voice shapes the conversation, making The Corder Report as much about community dialogue as it is about content.
Each episode speaks directly to a digitally connected audience hungry for the real story behind the headlines. Through bold editorial angles and authentic audience engagement, Dan creates a space where South Africa's most pressing issues are dissected with intelligence and wit.
Today's premiere features cultural powerhouse Khaya Dlanga in a conversation you won't find anywhere else. Be among the first to experience the show everyone will be talking about tomorrow.
New episodes drop Tuesday to Friday at 4pm.
Don't miss your chance to be part of the movement shaping South Africa's most essential conversations.
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Dan Corder on his history-making TV deal and building trust with his audience
According to Dan Corder, the licence deal doesn't mean that eNCA will have editorial control over his content. In what is a first for South African podcasting, broadcaster Dan Corder's video podcast, The Corder Report, has been licensed for distribution by eNCA. 'The deal is amazing. Podcasting in South Africa is growing but in some ways we haven't been able to grow as much as because we haven't got funding, we haven't got people paying money, haven't had advertisers believing in podcasting, having legacy media recognising its value,' Corder told The Citizen. According to Corder, eNCA won't have editorial control over his content. 'eNCA saw the podcast, really enjoyed it and said 'we just want to license it, we don't want to change it, we don't want to have any editorial oversight, we just want this to be part of our stable',' shares Corder. Essentially, Corder will now be compensated by the broadcaster, which he says will allow him and his team to do more work. 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He rose to become a host of the 5FM breakfast show in 2021. It was only in 2022 that he began using the social media platform TikTok as a means to share his thoughts. 'I started posting videos because I wanted to talk about the news in my own style, which is a little bit comedic and with some commentary,' he said. Sometime in 2023, he began hosting the podcast The Issue with Dan Corder, which was available on YouTube and other streaming platforms. The following year, when the general election took place, Corder, together with his team, put in a lot of work, which led to his work being noticed by eNCA and sparking a conversation about him hosting a TV show. A few months ago, Corder was announced as part of TikTok's African All Stars Series, which gave audiences a look into the lives and experiences of 11 South African creatives doing well on TikTok. NOW READ: 7 things people say to sound deep on Instagram
eNCA
01-07-2025
- eNCA
Countdown to The Corder Report
The moment has arrived! The Corder Report goes live on at 4pm. Political commentator and broadcaster Dan Corder brings his acclaimed podcast to the screen with a visual punch that transforms how we experience news. His sharp, no-filter monologues unpack what's really happening behind the headlines, while candid interviews get beyond rehearsed talking points. What truly sets this podcast apart is how YOUR voice shapes the conversation, making The Corder Report as much about community dialogue as it is about content. Each episode speaks directly to a digitally connected audience hungry for the real story behind the headlines. Through bold editorial angles and authentic audience engagement, Dan creates a space where South Africa's most pressing issues are dissected with intelligence and wit. Today's premiere features cultural powerhouse Khaya Dlanga in a conversation you won't find anywhere else. Be among the first to experience the show everyone will be talking about tomorrow. New episodes drop Tuesday to Friday at 4pm. Don't miss your chance to be part of the movement shaping South Africa's most essential conversations.
