25.04.24 Pt 2 - BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane joins the show to outline his party manifesto, chat about his past as a DA member, and his thoughts on coalition governments.
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What is the job of a good opposition party? Gareth and Phumi are joined by Democratic Alliance leader, John Steenhuisen. They discuss the identity of the party, and the hot button issue of coalition governments. John also dispels a few misconceptions about the DA. Powered by Podcast Party.
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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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Kanthan Pillay and Koketso Resane join Gareth Cliff and Phumi Mashigo for a lengthy discussion about some recent events in SA politics. The lengthy ballot paper holding a record amount of parties in South African history, the ANC’s statement regarding the Western Cape, and former Israeli ambassador to South Africa, Arthur Lenk joins in live from Israel to give us a status update on the ground, and answer some questions from the team.
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18.01.24 Pt 2 - Gareth and Phumi are joined by Koketso Resane and Kanthan Pillay for The Burning Platform. With much to discuss, the team dive into the lengthy ballot paper, recording more parties than ever in the history of South Africa. Koketso has a simple solution, and Kanthan explains his experience from being in the running. Arthur Lenk joins live from Israel for an update of what’s going on there, and to answer some questions from the team.
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Tony Leon is a South African icon in post-apartheid politics. He's the longest serving leader of the opposition in Parliament, and he led the Democratic Alliance for 13 years. Having exited leadership in 2007 and later the public political space in 2009, Tony lived through a political movement that did not involve the loud voices of social media and the intense racial criticism the DA experiences now. Gareth and Tony take a look into the possible futures of South Africa, with the different links of coalitions - as well as some analysis of South Africa’s state of deterioration over the years.
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Chris Pappas is the Premier candidate on the DA’s list for KZN next year. Doing an already excellent job in the uMngeni local municipality, could premiership soon be a reality for Mr Pappas? Gareth and Phumi do a deep dive with Chris on the current state of government, his vision for KZN, and how people can change their futures by voting.
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16.11.23 Pt 3 - Chris Pappas is the DA's Premier Candidate for KwaZulu-Natal for the 2024 election, and current Mayor of the uMngeni local municipality. He joins Gareth and Phumi in studio for a Burning Platform special to share some fiery opinions on the current government, his journey as mayor, and his plans for the future of KZN.
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The Burning Platform is joined by Helen Zille this week. She undergoes some grilling by Kanthan Pillay about the DA’s primary focus on South Africa’s political stage. Helen talks about her upcoming vote for Federal Council Chair, and the party’s vision going forward.
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