Democracy Unplugged

A Zim Election without Mugabe

How is Zimbabwe planning to vote for the first time since 1980 that Mugabe isn't on the ballot? What is the latest from the BRICS leadership? How can municipal manager Chris Magwangqana spend R90‚000 on 'catering' (which was fast food)? This week is Nando's peri-peri hot as Justice looks at…

26 Jul 2018 50 min

Obama Spoke, But Did We Listen?

In the week of celebrating Madiba's 100th birthday, Former President Obama had wise words to share at the annual Mandela Lecture, but will we take this to heart as citizens? Justice discusses this with Gareth before touching on the likes of the new Ipsos poll and what it may mean…

19 Jul 2018 50 min

South African double standards & violence

King Goodwill Zwelithini's land issue takes a turn as Cyril Ramaphosa bows to his needs. Justice Malala questions who really has the power in the country in this week's Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. The rise of the strong man in world politics, and how people seem to…

12 Jul 2018 50 min

Does the ANC want to win the next election?

Justice Malala returns from some much needed time away with a fiery edition of the Burning Platform - presented by Nando's. The Zulu king and his recent Imbizo is the first thing in the firing line, which brings up a hot new take on the land question. SASSA and the…

5 Jul 2018 35 min

Who will rule in 2019

Jan-Jan Joubert stands in for Justice Malala this week on The Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. He is as the author of the fascinating new book 'Who will rule in 2019'. He unpacks political situations like never before, giving you a unique insight into the volatile South African…

28 Jun 2018 33 min

All things African

Simon Allison steps in for Justice Malala on the Burning Platform, with a special look at matter on the African continent. Matters of the AU and their importance right now, the threat of Islamic insurgents in northern Mozambique, then onto the Zimbabwean elections. Simon is on the pulse of it…

22 Jun 2018 16 min

Are the youth being misled this Youth Day?

The World Cup fever of #Russia2018 has Justice Malala reflecting on what a wonderful place South Africa was back in 2010. How Youth Day is getting hijacked by political parties, when it should have more focus on it than ever. The ANC is in shambles in KZN, and Jacob Zuma…

14 Jun 2018 51 min

The failing state of South Africa

Justice starts off on the hot topic of municipalities falling to pieces in South Africa, and how communities are being laid to waste. Are the EFF getting a free ride in the press? Their fascist and racist behaviour is becoming all too commonplace as they seem to carry on with…

7 Jun 2018 51 min

A Lesson in Politics 101

Last week SA Express was forced to shut down its operations after having numerous planes grounded and staff walkouts. The Sunday Times then reported that a virtually unknown music promoter was handed a three-year tender to provide fuel to the airline for a cool R2.4 billion. How does this all…

31 May 2018 50 min

What's happening with the land?

The ANC's big land reform discussion has revealed some interesting stories. Justice Malala was present to take them all in, and hear from the various powers that be on what the steps forward are going to be. The ANC's use of poor people's money for political purposes comes to the…

24 May 2018 50 min

Supra's shenanigans & the DA's dilemmas

Justice Malala stokes the flames of South African politics like no other. And as always he is given quite a menu to go through. Despite stepping down, Supra Mahumapelo is still making the news for the wrong reasons. The DA's plans are being questioned more than ever over the Patricia…

17 May 2018 29 min

What's happening in the DA?

Is the DA imploding? It would appear so as the Patricia De Lille situation sinks to a new low, and the general public is still left mostly uncertain as to whom is running the show there. Supra Mahumapelo is playing the in and out game, the ANC's situation in the…

10 May 2018 54 min

Old dogs don't want to learn new tricks

There was little to take out of the May Day speeches from the politicians, least of all Blade Nzimande's. Justice addresses this, and what the future of COSATU may hold as they lose relevance and support. Gareth and Justice take stock of 24 years of freedom in South Africa, and…

3 May 2018 50 min

Whose Cattle is it Anyway?

Justice Malala ignites another edition of the Burning Platform - presented by Nando's - by addressing Jacob Zuma's cattle acquisition. Was it a gift from Supra, or something more sinister? Cyril Ramaphosa's constant fight to keep the ANC unified, Julius Malema's big political waiting game, and what the Zuma faction…

26 Apr 2018 39 min

Is Malema's life in danger?

Justice is on holiday this week, but things are as hot as ever in the world of current affairs with Pauli van Wyk. What's happening with the Public Protector right now? Pauli discusses how fit she is for office, before moving on to the political strife of Supra Mahumapelo. Julius…

19 Apr 2018 21 min

Zuma has fallen but the State remains captured

Who is Arthur Fraser? Justice Malala fires things up on the Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's, by explaining how the state is still captured, as shady individuals still pull the strings behind the scenes. 'Oros' Maine has a moment of conscience around being introduced to the Guptas, the…

12 Apr 2018 45 min

Inequality, Winnie, Malema & Zuma

South Africa's inequalities are well known, and sadly getting continually worse. Justice Malala delves into this sobering subject in this week's Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. Thabo Mbeki is taking some heat this week around Winnie Mandela's passing. Malusi Gigaba's lies, Julius Malema's P.E. problems and Jacob Zuma's…

5 Apr 2018 48 min

Are we headed for an early election?

Justice Malala has had a busy time of late, from arguing with Julius Malema to keeping a close look at the latest developments around the EFF trying to oust Athol Trollip. Political parties are looking to become more transparent around their funders, the ANC and the chances of an early…

29 Mar 2018 35 min

SARS, Life Esidimeni & the Land

Is SARS finally getting their house in order? Justice Malala gets things cooking with this hot topic in the latest edition of the Burning Platform, brought to you by Nando's. He doesn't stop there though. He goes deep into the Life Esidimeni story, what is happening with the land issue,…

22 Mar 2018 41 min

Solve the problem!

Tackling hot, political topics head-on... Justice discusses SASSA going to the Constitutional Counrt again and trying to blackmail the judges while extending an illegal contract. He, of course, also has to comment on Bathabile Dlamini and President Ramaphosa. What does he have to say on the big land question? What's…

8 Mar 2018 48 min