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How Parties should be Campaigning

Dumo Denga - a Libertarian, former member of the Capitalist Party, and host of the ManPatria podcast - joins the team to talk the vaccine passport, local elections and more. They also chat to Paul Jacobson, who is standing as a nominee for Ward 54 Councillor for Sea Point, Camps…

16 Sep 2021 1 hr 02 min

How Parties should be Campaigning

Dumo Denga - a Libertarian, former member of the Capitalist Party, and host of the ManPatria podcast - joins the team to talk the vaccine passport, local elections and more. They also chat to Paul Jacobson, who is standing as a nominee for Ward 54 Councillor for Sea Point, Camps…

16 Sep 2021 1 hr 02 min

A Tale of Two Cities in One

Brett Herron and Neil de Beer are both Cape Town mayoral candidates. They join the team to talk about why you should vote for them, their thoughts on Covid vaccinations, and how they are different from their previous parties - the ANC and DA. Nando's · The Burning Platform

9 Sep 2021 53 min

A Tale of Two Cities in One

Brett Herron and Neil de Beer are both Cape Town mayoral candidates. They join the team to talk about why you should vote for them, their thoughts on Covid vaccinations, and how they are different from their previous parties - the ANC and DA. Nando's · The Burning Platform The…

9 Sep 2021 53 min

#PoliticalChicken

The team - alongside Kanthan Pillay and Lord Peter Hain - talk about Peter’s latest memoir titled A Pretoria Boy: The Story of South Africa’s ‘Public Enemy Number One’, whether Cyril Ramphosa really is better than Jacob Zuma was, Afghanistan and much more! Nando's · The Burning Platform

2 Sep 2021 55 min

#PoliticalChicken

The team - alongside Kanthan Pillay and Lord Peter Hain - talk about Peter’s latest memoir titled A Pretoria Boy: The Story of South Africa’s ‘Public Enemy Number One’, whether Cyril Ramphosa really is better than Jacob Zuma was, Afghanistan and much more! Nando's · The Burning Platform The Burning…

2 Sep 2021 55 min

How do Politicians Tackle Corruption?

What are the City of Joburg’s biggest issues that need fixing, and what are the solutions? Former Mayor of Johannesburg, Herman Mashaba, and the DA’s new mayoral candidate, Dr Mpho Phalatse, join the team to share what they have cooking, and why you should vote for them on this very…

26 Aug 2021 59 min

How do Politicians Tackle Corruption?

What are the City of Joburg’s biggest issues that need fixing, and what are the solutions? Former Mayor of Johannesburg, Herman Mashaba, and the DA’s new mayoral candidate, Dr Mpho Phalatse, join the team to share what they have cooking, and why you should vote for them on this very…

26 Aug 2021 59 min

Should the US have pulled out of Afghanistan?

Ivo Vegter and Brooks Spector join the team to voice their opinions about the Taliban takeover, President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from Afghanistan, the basic income grant in SA and more. Nando's · The Burning Platform

19 Aug 2021 57 min

Should the US have pulled out of Afghanistan?

Ivo Vegter and Brooks Spector join the team to voice their opinions about the Taliban takeover, President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from Afghanistan, the basic income grant in SA and more. Nando's · The Burning Platform The Burning Platform

19 Aug 2021 57 min

Another Cabinet Reshuffle

Phumlani Majozi - Senior Fellow at African Liberty - joins Gareth to have a candid conversation about the cabinet reshuffle (especially the new Finance Minister), Cyril Ramaphosa at the State Capture commission, proposals for people to withdraw their retirement, the DA's fight against the postponement of local elections and more…

12 Aug 2021 52 min

Another Cabinet Reshuffle

Phumlani Majozi - Senior Fellow at African Liberty - joins Gareth to have a candid conversation about the cabinet reshuffle (especially the new Finance Minister), Cyril Ramaphosa at the State Capture commission, proposals for people to withdraw their retirement, the DA's fight against the postponement of local elections and more…

12 Aug 2021 52 min

Dogs that Bark but don’t Bite

Is President Cyril Ramaphosa just the least dirty shirt in the laundry pile that is the ANC? Can the families of corrupt politicians stop flaunting their gains on social media? Solly Moeng joins the panel this week to dissect the dog show that is South African politics. Nando's · The…

5 Aug 2021 52 min

Dogs that Bark but don’t Bite

Is President Cyril Ramaphosa just the least dirty shirt in the laundry pile that is the ANC? Can the families of corrupt politicians stop flaunting their gains on social media? Solly Moeng joins the panel this week to dissect the dog show that is South African politics. Nando's · The…

5 Aug 2021 52 min

SA’s Water Crisis

Kanthan Pillay returns to The Burning Platform this week to answer all your questions. Dr Anthony Turton also joins the team to have a candid conversation about the water crisis in South Africa and a lot more. Nando's · The Burning Platform

29 Jul 2021 55 min

SA’s Water Crisis

Kanthan Pillay returns to The Burning Platform this week to answer all your questions. Dr Anthony Turton also joins the team to have a candid conversation about the water crisis in South Africa and a lot more. Nando's · The Burning Platform The Burning Platform

29 Jul 2021 55 min

Aftermath of Looting & Lockdown

Most small businesses have not received any support or relief funding during the extended lockdown, and the recent looting activities haven’t helped. Economist Mike Schussler and Township Entrepreneur Developer Bulelani Balabala join the team to talk about the state of SA’s economy, and how to potentially save it. Nando's ·…

22 Jul 2021 55 min

Aftermath of Looting & Lockdown

Most small businesses have not received any support or relief funding during the extended lockdown, and the recent looting activities haven’t helped. Economist Mike Schussler and Township Entrepreneur Developer Bulelani Balabala join the team to talk about the state of SA’s economy, and how to potentially save it. Nando's ·…

22 Jul 2021 55 min

Pro Zuma Actions vs Actions of Looters

Dr Jonathan Witt and Leeto Nthoba join the team to analyse the difference between pro Zuma actions and the actions of looters. Plus a look at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s timid response, and why his leadership style makes the situation worse. Nando's · The Burning Platform

15 Jul 2021 55 min

Pro Zuma Actions vs Actions of Looters

Dr Jonathan Witt and Leeto Nthoba join the team to analyse the difference between pro Zuma actions and the actions of looters. Plus a look at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s timid response, and why his leadership style makes the situation worse. Nando's · The Burning Platform The Burning Platform

15 Jul 2021 55 min