DA leader John Steenhuisen joins the Burning Platform to speak about the Multi-Party Charter, his fight for a better South Africa, and their label as a ‘white party’.    

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Gareth and Phumi start the show discussing lawyers and OJ Simpson. Gareth compares the shocking numbers behind the age groups registered to vote. And Phumi talks about how glamorous a Matric Dance can get.    

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16.0.24 Pt 2 - Matthew Pienaar and Lauren Evanthia Bernardo from the Organic Humanity Movement join Democracy 101 to plead their case ahead of the elections. They speak about gun control, education, and how changing government systems are the key to solving many issues in the country.    

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16.04.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Jack discuss how we have corrupted language. Jack has thoughts on why he thinks kids aren’t growing up. JJ Cornish joins the team to talk about ‘donor fatigue’… and other developing stories across Africa.    

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15.04.24 Pt 2 - Comedian Mark Mdluli joins the team as they compare countries based on food… and booty. Mark tells us about the time he was almost swindled by a seemingly innocent lady. The team debate what would happen if everyone in the world became a millionaire.    

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15.04.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann start their week catching up on the latest news from the weekend, leading to a discussion about the safety of online marketplaces. Producer James joins the team to talk about the ‘knockout of the century’ from UFC 300. And Dr Hanan chats about our obsession with celebrities, and how our feelings lie to us daily.    

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12.04.24 Pt 2 - Ben has a suggestion for J.K. Rowling’s next book. Philip Sykes from the British School of Excellence joins Gareth and Simphiwe for some etiquette lessons.    

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12.04.24 Pt 1 - Simphiwe tells us about ‘phubbing’ - which isn’t as rude as it sounds. Ben advises us on how to make golf fans happy. And Gareth shares a crazy story from the pits of London.    

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11.04.24 Pt 2 - Dr Pieter Groenewald joins the team to describe the process of creating the Freedom Front Plus manifesto, by identifying the deeper issues in the country. Dr Groenewald also reflects on the positives of a coalition government. Powered by Podcast Party.    

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11.04.24 Pt 1 - Gareth starts the show by poking holes in some of Phumi’s favourite conspiracies, leaving Phumi to bite back. The team find out about indigenous scientists and their ‘advice’ for a solar eclipse. And the new emojis cause some eye-rolling in studio.    

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