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The Burning Platform

Various people in the know tell us the truth about what’s going on in South African and global politics.

  1. 11 HR AGO

    Mind Your Mining with Leeto Nthoba

    Are the solutions to South Africa's problems political? The year is winding down and South Africa's problems only seem to be ramping up. From water shortages to illegal miners, it's understandable to not have handle on the latest news. Political commentator and junior lecturer at the Central University of Technology, Leeto Nthoba joins Phumi and Gareth to wade through South Africa's murky political waters.

    1h 4m

  2. 14 NOV

    Trump Cards with Timothy Maurice

    How do the US election results affect SA? Back to regularly scheduled programming, Gareth and Phumi are in the studio and joined by regular contributor Kanthan Pillay. Up for discussion is the recent results of the American elections. Behavioural psychology author and thought leader Timothy Maurice steps in to help make sense of the nuances in current American politis.

    1h 6m
  3. The Burning Platform : 100 Days of GNU Part 2

    6 NOV

    The Burning Platform : 100 Days of GNU Part 2

    Welcome to this special episode of Burning Platform - in the last two weeks we’ve held two events hosted by Justice Malala and Penuel the Black Pen, with leaders from political parties who accepted the invitation to come and talk about 100 Days of GNU - how are we doing South Africa? What are the burning issues? These are important conversations and we decided it was well-worth including as part of the Burning Platform series. Please join the conversation by leaving your thoughts in the comments section, and make sure you subscribe to Podcast Party Youtube channel - Podcast party SA - so you get notifications and you don’t miss a thing! And now….100 Days of GNU Part 2

    1h 22m

  4. 31 OCT

    The Burning Platform Special : 100 Days of GNU Part 1

    Welcome to this special episode of Burning Platform - in the last two weeks we’ve held two events hosted by Justice Malala and Penuel the Black Pen, with leaders from political parties who accepted the invitation to come and talk about 100 Days of GNU - how are we doing South Africa? What are the burning issues? These are important conversations and we decided it was well-worth including as part of the Burning Platform series. Please join the conversation by leaving your thoughts in the comments section, and make sure you subscribe to Podcast Party Youtube channel - Podcast party SA - so you get notifications and you don’t miss a thing! And now….100 Days of GNU…….

    1h 20m

  5. 24 OCT

    South Africa Branded with Thebe Ikalafeng

    How is South Africa viewed by the world? Countries typically have two powers, hard power and soft power. Gareth and Phumi are joined by advocate for a brand-led African revolution and marketer, Thebe Ikalafeng. Looking at the brand that is South Africa and how the world views and interacts with brand South Africa.

    1h 10m

  6. 17 OCT

    Schools of Thought with Prof. William Gumede

    Where are the buoys in the ocean of South African politics? With more than a 100 days into the GNU, it could be said that South Africa has more questions than answers. To help Gareth and Phumi find the answers is, Associate Professor, School of Governance at the University of the Witwatersrand and founder and Executive Chair of Democracy Works Foundation, Prof. William Gumede. Getting to the bottom of recent political happenings.

    1h 6m

  7. 10 OCT

    Power Struggles with Mike Sham

    What should we make of the political movements? The removal of Cilliers Brink has caused quite a few ripples in the political landscape, Mike sham joins the show to give his analysis. Gareth and Phumi would also like to know what’s brewing inside the Democratic Alliance. Mike Sham also discusses whether John Steenhuisen is becoming more of a liability than an asset.

    1h 12m

  8. 3 OCT

    An Insider's view with Helen Zille

    After 100 days of GNU, are we headed in the right direction? South African politics has been a hive of activity in recent times, from questionable hiring practices to political floor crossing. Joining Gareth and Phumi to give an insider's view, Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance, Helen Zille. Getting insight into news headlines is the order of the day.

    1h 6m
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Various people in the know tell us the truth about what’s going on in South African and global politics.

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