Writer and analyst at the Institute of Race Relations, Gabriel Crouse joins The Burning Platform this week to discuss Herman Mashaba's recent dig at the IRR, the Digital Misinformation Conference, as well as the ideal coalition that South Africa should be focusing on.
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30.03.23 Pt 2 - Gabriel Crouse, writer and analyst at the Institute of Race Relations, comments on some current topics making headlines right now. This includes the IRR’s work on the Phala Phala cover-up angle, and a coalition fantasy of an ideal takeover in 2024. Kanthan is also very interested in the Digital Disinformation Conference that Gabriel spoke at this past weekend.
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23.03.23 Pt 2 - Helen Zillie joins the show and goes head to head with Kanthan Pillay, as they debate the DA’s main focus on South Africa’s political stage. Phumi is curious about the diversity of upcoming leaders within the party, and a listener wants to hear the DA’s ‘elevator pitch’. The team then discuss world politics.
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Herman Mashaba joins the Burning Platform to discuss his points of view on the upcoming EFF ‘National Shutdown’ on Monday, and to respond to Julius Malema’s comments after being slammed at the EFF press conference yesterday. Ian Cameron shares his opinions on several topics, including how South Africa is becoming a mafia state, and how the SAPS have been captured in the process.
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Ian Cameron is today’s featured guest on The Burning Platform to talk about the upcoming EFF March, amongst other things, as well as comment on how South Africa has become a mafia state with SAPS have been captured in the process. Herman Mashaba drops in to give his comment on Julius Malema slamming him at the EFF Press Conference yesterday and also spill some inside information on the DA during his candidacy for Mayor a few years ago.
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16.03.23 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi touch on the planned EFF March coming up on Monday, and whether it could possibly be a ‘nothing burger’. Gareth talks about Helen Zille’s longevity within the DA, and Phumi reflects her feelings on DJ Black Coffee’s upcoming performance at Madison Square Garden in October.
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21.04.22 Pt 1 - The comment section was on fire once again. Gareth and Bakh'abantu have a candid conversation about the Johnny Depp trial, the backlash that Helen Zille got over her 'better to be poor in Langa' comment, and the team then chat about the new BMW iX.
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08.02.22 Pt 1 - Mbulelo’s dream of watching the Superbowl live is about to become a reality soon, but the only thing Lebang seems to be concerned about is him finding love in America. Brad Forbes joins the team to explain what numerology is, and does a live reading for the team.
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MKT talks about James' exercise routine and how that is going for him. In the wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic, MKT spares a thought for our brothers in Europe, who cannot come experience the 'culture' in Africa. There's a certain tribe of women in South Africa that you should tread carefully with at all times. Arsenal are a laughing stock and MKT tells us why? Would Helen Zille be the perfect bodyguard?
Read moreHelen Zille is a best-selling author, path-breaking journalist and politician. She talks to Gareth Cliff about her book, 'Stay Woke, Go Broke!'... and also opens up about her thoughts on Freedom Day.
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