19.03.24 Pt 2 - Best-selling author Muzi Kuzwayo goes through the National Anthem, with the point of showing where the magic has been lost in South Africa. Gareth and Muzi discuss how the country has progressed in a positive way, but also discuss the pitfalls that have caused the country to land in a state of decay.    

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26.02.24 Pt 1 - Gareth, Ryan and Leigh-Ann chat about the benefits of turning your phone off for extended periods. The team touch on some of the trending topics from the weekend, including the ANC’s manifesto launch and Donald Trump on the road to winning the US election. And Producer Ryan needs some help from Dr Hanan.

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12.02.24 Pt 1 - Gareth falls down a rabbit hole of property porn in South Africa, and Leigh-Ann gets into Julius Malema’s snotty nose. Producer Ryan makes a big announcement. Dr Hanan joins to discuss dealing with loss in the workplace.

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15.01.24 Pt 1 - Gareth expresses his distaste for the ANC after a few antics at their 112th birthday celebration, and Producer Ryan has some words for Cricket South Africa. Zonja Penzhorn from Shout-It-Now joins to tell us about the range of services they offer to help fight HIV, GBV and teen pregnancy.    

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Gareth and Phumi are joined by Roman Cabanac of Morning Shot for the first Burning Platform of 2024. Roman has a very strong set of opinions about South Africa’s leadership, and why it is still the best country to live in. Together the team break down the unprotected borders issue, Jacob Zuma and the MK Party, Cape independence, and South Africa’s case at the ICJ later today.

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11.01.24 Pt 2 - Roman Cabanac, co-host of Morning Shot, joins Gareth and Phumi for The Burning Platform. Roman has a completely different view of South Africa’s leadership and still believes it’s the best place to live. Explore a run-through of topics from Gayton McKenzie patrolling the unprotected borders, to Jacob Zuma conspiracy theories, Cape independence, and SA’s case at the ICJ.

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09.01.24 Pt 1 - Fikile Mbalula has embarrassed the ANC again - this time regarding Jacob Zuma. Gareth and Jack Motlanthe get into that, as well as Thandi Modise’s reaction to Gayton McKenzie patrolling the borders. How much did you pay for school uniforms and stationery this year?

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07.12.23 Pt 1 - Gareth joins us live from Cape Town, Phumi comments on Fikile Mbalula’s press conference last night, and we get another slang acronym lesson… IYKYK.

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05.12.23 Pt 1 - Gareth and Bakh’abantu rant about the COP28 Climate Conference, after the CEO turned on activists. Fikile Mbalula is the next target after the Sheriff of the Court arrived at Luthuli House to claim ANC assets… and he was nowhere to be seen. The EFF has the perfect Christmas gift for your fellow cadres, and JJ Cornish joins for Africanalysis.

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27.09.23 Pt 1 - Two victories to celebrate - according to the ANC - a street name change, and Bheki Cele’s recognition of service by the Chinese. Ryan talks about some old school pubs on the West Rand… and Lebang needs a sangoma.

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