Kanthan Pillay is a wise voice, with experiences only one in a million could have... from a maestro chef to South African political activist. Gareth delves into his family background, education and early work life overseas - before returning to settle in South Africa, where his heart belongs.
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13.12.23 Pt 2 - Kanthan Pillay is a regular contributor to the Burning Platform, but how well do you really know him? A Princeton graduate, scientist, journalist, CEO and former political campaigner… Gareth does a deep dive into his life in this interview.
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13.12.23 Pt 1 - Producer Ryan shares the latest Christmas celebrations happening in the West Rand, and Lebang is excited to announce her first child has been chosen for prefect. Anthony Mederer joins the show to discuss his latest series on CliffCentral called ‘Shark Stories’.
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All anyone who thinks they’re smart can bring themselves to talk about these days is artificial intelligence. ChatGPT is all the rage, and not just because of their ludicrous boardroom saga. Thanks to the ubiquitousness of social media and smartphones, smartwatches and intelligent appliances; we’ve started to convince ourselves that we’re getting cleverer. But that’s not true…
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Gareth and Bakh’abantu invite Bafana Modise to kick off VVIP - a new podcast on CliffCentral, spotlighting the energetic voices of South Africa's youth about the upcoming elections. Special guest Mbali Ntuli, CEO of the Groundwork Collective and a former politician, joins the conversation to discuss the movement's significance and the people's role in shaping leadership.
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Is it too late for a festive season holiday? Good news - it's not! While it's best to plan in advance, there are still some options for the most sought after destinations. Plan your own adventure with Travel.co.za.
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12.12.23 Pt 2 - Bafana Modise joins Gareth and Bakh’abantu in studio for ‘Democracy 101’ for the launch of VVIP - a new podcast on CliffCentral for the voices of the youth in South Africa about the upcoming elections. Mbali Ntuli, CEO of the Groundwork Collective and former politician also stops by to discuss the role of the people in leadership.
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12.12.23 Pt 1 - Gareth is shocked at the death of South African legend Zahara. Bakh’abantu is obsessed with an AI-written anime about the rise of the vegetable empire. Gareth is astounded that Nelson Mandela’s Houghton home has been left to ruin due to unpaid bills and neglect. There’s an interesting new campaign warning against drinking and driving during the upcoming festive season, and we look at options for last-minute holiday travel.
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Dr Hanan delves into how how hard it is for humans to avoid temptation, and why it’s important to know what your weaknesses are, in order to avoid them.
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11.12.23 Pt 2 - Leigh-Ann shares a recent discovery that is keeping Gareth up at night, and Bakh’abantu has some thoughts about Alex Jones returning to X. Forensic pathologist Hestelle van Staden joins the team to discuss her latest book, ‘Blood has a Voice’ - along with some of the fascinating aspects of the job.
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