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How well is the governing party holding up? In the first edition of the Burning Platform for the month of May, Gareth and Phumi are joined by ANC spokesperson, Lesego Makhubela. The three of them go back and forth about the governing parties flaws and strengths ahead of this year's elections.

Is the dream of one South Africa a foolish one? Leader of Build One South Africa (BOSA), Mmusi Maimane joins Gareth and Phumi for an in-studio conversation. They take a look at Mmusi's political history, and delve into the ideas he has for the country moving forward. Phumi also grills Mmusi on coalitions... will they work?

What is the job of a good opposition party? Gareth and Phumi are joined by Democratic Alliance leader, John Steenhuisen. They discuss the identity of the party, and the hot button issue of coalition governments. John also dispels a few misconceptions about the DA. Powered by Podcast Party.

Dr Pieter Groenewald from the Freedom Front Plus joins the team to chat about the Multi-Party Charter, their manifesto to rebuild South Africa, and eating an elephant… one bite at a time.

Mkhuleko Hlengwa from the IFP joins Gareth, Kanthan and Phumi on the Burning Platform this week. A ‘new normal’ is on the cards for the IFP, as they look to take a few areas from the country’s top dogs. Mkhuleko also shares his thoughts on the Multi-Party Charter.

GOOD Secretary-General, Brett Herron speaks on the potential economic reform, if elected. Kanthan grills him on GOOD’s justice pillars, and their plan for jobs. The conversation gets heated when the Green Economy comes up.