THE TEA with Nicky Nicky Fastovsky

The much-anticipated Post-Elections episode of Life in Black & White is here! 🗳️✨ We dive into the final election results and what they mean for the future of South Africa's government.

The ANC won only 40.18% of the votes - that's a whopping 17.32% drop since 2021! Now, they're in a "coalition dilemma" trying to decide who to team up with in parliament to hold a majority government. 🤯

Many supporters have flocked to the newly founded MK Party with Jacob Zuma at the helm. Should we be grateful or terrified? Especially since one of their manifesto points is to scrap our beautiful constitution! 🧨📜

Meanwhile, the DA saw a slight increase to 21.81%, up by just 1.04%. The EFF, surprisingly, lost 1.28% of their votes, sitting at number 4 with 9.52%. 📊

Could an ANC-DA coalition be the best way forward? Or ANC-EFF-MK coalition? Or is it better to have no coalitions at all and see how our democracy moves forward with a minority government and a lot more parties earning seats in parliament? 🤔

Tune in to hear our thoughts, analyses, and what this could mean for South Africa's future. It's a discussion you won't want to miss! 🌟

🗳️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ Life in Black & White is back with some piping hot tea for your brunch discussion! 🍵🥞



This week, we delved into the election manifestos of the MK Party and the IFP. Spoiler alert: the IFP made it crystal clear that they want nothing to do with the MK Party, ANC, or EFF. But here’s the twist – despite the drama, both parties share a lot in common! 🤔



Both uphold African values and ideologies and aim to give more power to traditional African leaders. 🌍👑 But, in true Jacob fashion, the MK Party throws a curveball by wanting to scrap our beautiful constitution! 🧨



Tune in to hear all the juicy details, our thoughts, and a few detours along the way! We promise it’s informative, entertaining, and full of hope for the upcoming elections on May 29th. 🌟

🌟 Taking a breather on Life in Black & White! 🌟



Sips and I hit pause on the politics and had a heart-to-heart about the simple, beautiful chaos of life. 💬✨

From Nicky’s big leap into a new job to finding those precious "me time" moments, we chatted about it all. 🏃‍♀️🛀 And let's not forget the incredible power of female friendships that keep us grounded and thriving. 👯‍♀️💪

Sometimes, you just gotta stop, look at your feet, and soak in the now. 🌿👣

Tune in and let's catch up together! 🎧💖


Book mentioned:

Lady of Darkness by Melissa Roehrich - https://www.amazon.com/Lady-Darkness-Book-ebook/dp/B09GD8PM6D


Personal Retreat:Bodhi Khaya - https://www.bodhikhaya.com/

Sips and I dive into two party manifestos: ActionSA and Build One SA. 🤩

We do a deep dive into their manifestos and explore how these parties address education, job creation, and access to municipal services. Of course, we may go off track with some unexpected topics, like the death penalty! 👀

There's nothing like a delicious brunch without some piping hot tea, so grab your cup and tune in for insights on other parties' campaigns! ☕

Get ready for the upcoming elections on May 29th. 🎙️

🎙️✨ Hold onto your hats, folks! 🎩💨

The latest episode of Life in Black & White just dropped, and let's just say, things are heating up! 🔥🗳️ Sips and I are diving headfirst into the world of the EFF and their manifesto, and trust me, it's a wild ride! 🌪️💼

From heated debates to thought-provoking discussions, we're leaving no stone unturned as we dissect the EFF's policies on land redistribution, free education, and that controversial foreigner's surcharge tax. 💰🏞️📚

Love 'em or hate 'em, there's no denying that the EFF's manifesto packs a punch, leaving us with more questions than answers! 🤔❓

So tell us, dear listeners: Are you finding our political deep dives informative? 🧐💡 We're dying to know your thoughts on our fiery discussions! 🔥💬

Drop us a line and let's keep the conversation going! 🗣️💬

🎙️✨ Get ready to dive into the political funhouse with our latest episode of Life in Black and White! 🎉🗳️ This time, we're spilling the tea on the upcoming elections, and trust us, it's a rollercoaster ride! 🎢

So here's the scoop: We've decided to "upskill" ourselves and get down and dirty with the nitty-gritty of the parties vying for our votes. 📚💡 From reading manifestos to sharing our opinions and raising all the follow-up questions, we're on a mission to decode the political puzzle together! 🤔🔍

In this episode, we're shining a spotlight on the ANC and the DA. 🌟✨ Sure, they hadn't dropped their manifestos at the time (hello, suspense!), but that didn't stop us from dissecting their moves post-SONA. Oh, and did we mention the Power Bill the DA's been drafting? 💡💼

Now, we'll be honest: we might not have been as prepared as we should've been. 🙈 But hey, that's all part of the journey, right? 🌱 So buckle up, stay kind, and join us as we stumble, learn, and grow together in this crazy political maze! 🌟💼

Mentioned links:

1) Cyril’s reign 2019 - 2014: https://www.instagram.com/atmovement_sa/reels/
2) Cool Story Bru - Call Centre Shack: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzbhffKts9N/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
3) Andre de Ruyter’s tell-all: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/154799398
4) Business Tech article: https://businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/716428/the-worst-areas-for-crime-in-south-africa/
5) Newzroom Afrika: EFF and ANC reject Provincial Power Bill
https://youtu.be/3AImQW-sXiY?si=p2CvWgLo_abdy-Id