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In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Break It Down Podcast, host Itumeleng Mpofu sits down with activist and thinker Tapuwa Mataruka for a raw and unfiltered conversation about identity, collapse, and the quest for a better future.

We embark on a journey through the complex and painful history of Zimbabwe, once hailed as the breadbasket of Africa. Together, we break down the multifaceted causes of its dramatic economic and social descent—from the controversial land reform program and crippling sanctions to systemic corruption and gross mismanagement.

But this conversation goes far beyond history. Tapuwa shares his poignant lived experience as a Zimbabwean student in South Africa during the tumultuous #FeesMustFall movement. We explore the difficult question of belonging: Can a foreign student truly be part of a national struggle?

This leads us into a critical examination of the pervasive xenophobia that makes South Africa a hostile home for many. We move beyond the headlines to unpack the everyday prejudices, the terrifying violence of outbreaks, and the dangerous political rhetoric that fuels anti-immigrant sentiment.

Most crucially, we ask the uncomfortable question: Is South Africa on the same path as Zimbabwe? We draw stark parallels between the two nations—rising unemployment, collapsing state institutions, rampant elite corruption, and the rise of populist politics—and issue a stark warning from history.

We close not in despair, but with a vision for the future. Tapuwa answers the pivotal question: "If you were a leader in Zimbabwe, what would you change?" offering a blueprint for youth leadership, radical governance reforms, and restoring hope to a generation that has known little but struggle.

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