Democracy Unplugged

Broken Coalitions

Kanthan Pillay joins the team to discuss both local and international political issues including the consequences of breaking a coalition, defining a good system of governance, and the downstream effects of current US politics. The Republican divide is brought to the forefront of the conversation, before diving deeper into the…

20 Oct 2022 1 hr 02 min

Stunting Growth Issues

Moeletsi Mbeki joins Phumi Mashigo to unpack a number of topics that include South Africa having a massive stunting growth problem, our leaders lack of care, whether or not the DA is a white party, and what ordinary South Africans can do to make a change. The Burning Platform

13 Oct 2022 53 min

Stunting Growth Issues

Moeletsi Mbeki joins Phumi Mashigo to unpack a number of topics that include South Africa having a massive stunting growth problem, our leaders lack of care, whether or not the DA is a white party, and what ordinary South Africans can do to make a change. The Burning Platform The…

13 Oct 2022 53 min

Coalitions of Disgrace

Wayne Sussman is an independent election analyst, known as 'the Elections Geek' and he joins the team to unpack Joburg’s coalition government debacle, Mpho Phalatse’s Twitter thread, elections in South Africa, and voter apathy. The Burning Platform

6 Oct 2022 1 hour

Coalitions of Disgrace

Wayne Sussman is an independent election analyst, known as 'the Elections Geek' and he joins the team to unpack Joburg’s coalition government debacle, Mpho Phalatse’s Twitter thread, elections in South Africa, and voter apathy. The Burning Platform The Burning Platform

6 Oct 2022 1 hour

The Game of Thrones of Politics

Senior fellow at African Liberty, Phumlani Majozi joins Gareth and Phumi to unpack the latest political news. Is the DA positioning itself as a leading party, or will it always just be seen as the opposition? Was the economy in better shape during the Zuma era? Plus a discussion on…

29 Sep 2022 59 min

The Game of Thrones of Politics

Senior fellow at African Liberty, Phumlani Majozi joins Gareth and Phumi to unpack the latest political news. Is the DA positioning itself as a leading party, or will it always just be seen as the opposition? Was the economy in better shape during the Zuma era? Plus a discussion on…

29 Sep 2022 59 min

ANC must go!

After going viral the first time with a video about loving his country, Rob Hersov has done it again - this time telling the ANC to "voetsek"! He joins the team to about his recent rant, his thoughts and opinions on bringing change in South Africa, and Cyril being a…

22 Sep 2022 53 min

ANC must go!

After going viral the first time with a video about loving his country, Rob Hersov has done it again - this time telling the ANC to "voetsek"! He joins the team to about his recent rant, his thoughts and opinions on bringing change in South Africa, and Cyril being a…

22 Sep 2022 53 min

Operation Dudula VS Africa

How do migrants contribute to SA’s economy? What is most often misunderstood about Operation Dudula? Dan Radebe (Deputy Chairperson of Operation Dudula) and Patrick Sewera (co-founder of The Black Africa Fund) join the show to unpack some of these questions and issues. The Burning Platform

15 Sep 2022 1 hr 01 min

Operation Dudula VS Africa

How do migrants contribute to SA’s economy? What is most often misunderstood about Operation Dudula? Dan Radebe (Deputy Chairperson of Operation Dudula) and Patrick Sewera (co-founder of The Black Africa Fund) join the show to unpack some of these questions and issues. The Burning Platform The Burning Platform

15 Sep 2022 1 hr 01 min

The Hate Speech Debate

Is chasing rabbits in an economy like South Africa’s detrimental to society? Should Ernst Roets appeal the current verdict of the hate speech case involving a notorious struggle song? And are coalitions a positive for the country going forward? The Burning Platform

8 Sep 2022 1 hour

The Hate Speech Debate

Is chasing rabbits in an economy like South Africa’s detrimental to society? Should Ernst Roets appeal the current verdict of the hate speech case involving a notorious struggle song? And are coalitions a positive for the country going forward? The Burning Platform The Burning Platform

8 Sep 2022 1 hour

The Enemy Within

Political analyst and columnist, Mpumelelo Mkhabela, talks about his new book ‘The Enemy Within’, which covers the corruption within the ANC, leadership struggles, political insurance, and much more! Dada Morero from the ANC is in the hot seat… and Kanthan Pillay gets in on the action, alongside Gareth and Phumi…

1 Sep 2022 59 min

The Enemy Within

Political analyst and columnist, Mpumelelo Mkhabela, talks about his new book ‘The Enemy Within’, which covers the corruption within the ANC, leadership struggles, political insurance, and much more! Dada Morero from the ANC is in the hot seat… and Kanthan Pillay gets in on the action, alongside Gareth and Phumi…

1 Sep 2022 59 min

Being a Whistleblower in South Africa

Is there any incentive to become a whistleblower? Lukhanyo Calata, Solly Moeng, and Athol Williams unpack the reality of being a whistleblower in South Africa. They share their personal experiences of the consequences of doing the ‘right thing’. The Burning Platform

25 Aug 2022 57 min

Being a Whistleblower in South Africa

Is there any incentive to become a whistleblower? Lukhanyo Calata, Solly Moeng, and Athol Williams unpack the reality of being a whistleblower in South Africa. They share their personal experiences of the consequences of doing the ‘right thing’. The Burning Platform The Burning Platform

25 Aug 2022 57 min

Crime in South Africa

Dr Gerard Labuschagne and Gideon Joubert join the show to discuss crime and violence in South Africa. They look at the tavern shootings, kidnappings, personal security, and the state of policing in general. Plus, some tips on how to improve your personal safety. The Burning Platform

18 Aug 2022 58 min

Crime in South Africa

Dr Gerard Labuschagne and Gideon Joubert join the show to discuss crime and violence in South Africa. They look at the tavern shootings, kidnappings, personal security, and the state of policing in general. Plus, some tips on how to improve your personal safety. The Burning Platform The Burning Platform

18 Aug 2022 58 min

The Big Businesses Keeping ANC in Power

Nicole Fritz is the executive director of The Helen Suzman Foundation and she joins the team to unpack some of the latest political news that includes the basic income grant, public protector impeachment process, the Zimbabwe exemption permit termination, and our legal challenges. The Burning Platform

11 Aug 2022 56 min