23.06.23 Pt 1 - Simphiwe is back for Friday vibes with Mark Mdluli and Ben, and a fresh new game to play on the show… siblings or dating? Mark is hurting after a recent break-up, so Ben and Simphiwe give him some advice. Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg - who is your money on?
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Paul Holden - an author with over 15 years experience in exposing corruption, with five bestselling books on South African and global politics - joins Phumi and Rams Mabote to talk about his new book, ‘Zondo at your Fingertips’. The team do a deep dive into the current state of the Zondo Commission, possible outcomes and speed bumps in the way at present. Phumi picks Rams’ brain for his perspective.
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22.06.23 Pt 2 - The Burning Platform is hosted by Phumi Mashigo this week, with Rams Mabote and features bestselling author, Paul Holden. His new book, ‘Zondo at your Fingertips’ is a summary of the Zondo Commission and its many years of hearings, summonses, transcripts, and evidence - but still no convictions. The team look back at some of the revelations and discuss what the NPA could do to give South Africans closure.
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22.06.23 Pt 1 - Phumi and Bakh’abantu discuss the final hours on the Titan sub, as the oxygen depletes at a rapid rate. Bakh’abantu has a 5-minute Ted talk about Julius Malema’s recent statement regarding paying unemployed matriculants R1,000 a month. Also, fellow South Africans - the president is NOT asking you for airtime!
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Gareth Cliff sits down with Howard Sackstein, a lawyer by training and an entrepreneur by profession, to talk about his life and career in the political space. Howard is the founding member of the Jewish anti-apartheid movement, which actively fought against the apartheid regime. With tons of other accolades such as heading up the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) as Executive Director, and non-executive chairperson of the SA Jewish Report newspaper, Howard finds a way to warm our hearts and inspire us with his optimism about SA and his general zest for life!
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21.06.23 Pt 2 - Simphiwe wraps up the show with the most unattractive names for both men and women, before introducing an interview Gareth recorded with the self-proclaimed ‘King of Social Media’, and an explosive political activist, Howard Sackstein. They cover Howard’s life and career in the political space, and the Jewish anti-apartheid movement. He also talks about his entrepreneurship qualities when starting his various businesses, his love of travel to unique destinations and more.
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21.06.23 Pt 1 - Michael Flax is in the building to update us on his life after getting engaged. He also has some relationship advice for both Aaron and Simphiwe. They also get into some lobola chat, and list some of the most expensive cities to live in around the world.
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20.06.23 Pt 2 - Lebang and Gord discuss some of the things they were into as kids, that are still relevant to them today. Gord introduces his new girlfriend Jane, but the audience wants to know if it could be Jane Malatji from CliffCentral. Thokozile Mangwiro joins the show to discuss her new enterprise, and some entrepreneurial tips to get a new business off the ground in 2023 in South Africa.
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20.06.23 Pt 1 - Lebang is standing in for Gareth today, alongside Gord Laws and Producer Ryan. Which era of hip hop was your favourite? Gord does a deep dive into generational rappers and the evolution of rap over the years. Ryan is shocked to hear about an actor who died a few days ago, but hasn’t been in the news. Lebang gets into some headlines, before being joined by JJ Cornish for Africanalysis.
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This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are making cars easy for all South African car buyers. The team sits down to chat about car terminology you need to know when you’re shopping and buying a car, like ‘GFV,’ ‘OTP,’ and ‘NaTIS’. Plus, they’ll break down what On-The-Road Fees are, and what it all really means.
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