This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, our anchor George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi are becoming infotainment! This episode is all about the crazy world of infotainment systems including the good, the bad and the nonsensical. We also ask our journos what makes good and bad infotainment systems, and George takes a ride in an all-new Volvo electric vehicle and so much more!

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03.07.23 Pt 2 - Bernard Buys, aka Betty Bangles, is in the building to discuss his upcoming move to New Zealand. Leigh-Ann brings up a new law in Florida in the USA, which sparks debate about how a child should be raised. Plus - the world’s smallest and most expensive bag.

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Bernard Buys, aka Betty Bangles, has had some strange encounters after announcing his plans to emigrate and is unsure how to deal with it. Dr Hanan Bushkin gives him some guidance on how one should react to such encounters, and make the best decision for your future self.

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03.07.23 Pt 1 - Gareth talks about his Friday night, staying in and watching all the Indiana Jones movies. We get an update on Leigh-Ann’s cyborg operation coming up, and Bernard Buys (aka Betty Bangles) is in the building with some questions for Dr Hanan.

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30.06.23 Pt 2 - Gareth announces a new partnership with Supabets that will bring some new sport content to the show every week with Ben. TikTok superstar, Galaletsang Tshungu jumps on with Gareth and Simphiwe to discuss her journey in the influencer game, and how it’s changed her perspective on life… and George Mienie joins the show to show off a new car!

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30.06.23 Pt 1 - Simphiwe kicks off the show with another list - this time about the most common places and ways for tourists to die! Gareth brings up an embarrassing video of Kenny Kunene attempting to be an influencer on TikTok… and Ben wants to know if you could be in an OnlyFans relationship.

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Dumo Denga is today’s featured guest, alongside Gareth Cliff and Phumi Mashigo. Together the team do a deep dive into some current affairs, that include race-based water licensing, a haunting NHI update from Dumo’s perspective, and Gareth’s take on the Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, after receiving an email from someone wanting to defend him.

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29.06.23 Pt 2 - The Burning Platform is joined by Dumo Denga this week, as the team dive deep into some current affairs. Dumo gets into the ‘race-based’ water rights that are making headlines, with his argument that it’s preventing innovation - despite the rest of the world working on a similar system. Does Phumi agree with this? The NHI dispute has been haunting the country over the last few weeks… we get some updates on this, and Gareth gives his take on Paul Mashatile, after getting an email about him.

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29.06.23 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi reunite after having both left the country over the past two weeks. With much to catch up on, Gareth kicks off the show with his recent visit to the dentist - his worst nightmare! Phumi is fascinated with the newly hyped-up Barbie movie that’s making the rounds on social media. Spoiler alert… Gareth talks about Succession.

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She is a notorious South African actress who has released a new book, exposing the truth about the local entertainment industry. Not only does Vatiswa Ndara talk about her experiences within that world, she also drops some big names that have treated her and many others wrong. It has been a pretty dark road for Vatiswa over the last few years, and Gareth sits down with her to unpack her career, her reputation, and some deeply personal stories… all while having a laugh!

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