09.11.23 Pt 2 - The Burning Platform is joined by both Jasmine Opperman – a specialised former intelligence agent with a degree in risk analysis - as well as the Israeli Ambassador for SA - Eliav Belotsercovsky. Together the team tackle terrorist organisations and potential risk factors in South Africa, as well as the devastation of the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the direct implications from a South African perspective with the government being pro-Palestine.
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25.10.23 Pt 2 - Penuel The Black Pen sits down with Gareth to discuss his post-religious views on life, a South Africa with competent voters, and why he won’t touch on the Israel-Hamas debate. Also, Gareth comments on his “God Complex” after the Penuelism explanation
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Bafana Modise and Kanthan Pillay join the panel and conversation gets heated after Kanthan has some strong opinions on the conflict from both sides. Bafana emphasises the argument government makes about supporting an anti-apartheid state, and Phumi believes the ANC is using this conflict as a distraction.
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19.10.23 Pt 2 - The Israel-Hamas conflict has made headlines around the world, and although most of the country has a stance on the situation, it’s a good idea to learn the history behind it. Bafana Modise and Kanthan Pillay join the panel for this contentious discussion.
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This week, JJ Cornish addresses the impact of the Israel/Hamas conflict on the African continent - delving into the countries bordering the region, troops being called up to help, and more. Brought to you by Johannesburg Business School.
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I am not a Jew and I’m not a citizen of Israel. I haven’t even visited Israel. I don’t trace my religion back to a holy site in Jerusalem and I don’t have a problem with Arabs or Muslims or Christians. I’ve read about Abraham, Moses, David and Solomon; the Umayyads, the Abbasids and the Ottomans; I know about the British, the Balfour declaration, Ben Gurion and Golda Meir. I know a bit about the Six-Day War and the Intifada. I might not have any personal stake in the Holy Land, but humanity certainly does - and I’m a human being.
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11.10.23 Pt 1 - Gareth has some words on what is happening in the Middle East. Producer Ryan has a ‘Lebang moment’… and Lebang can’t believe NSYNC are back!
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09.10.23 Pt 1 - Gareth and the team are joined by Howard Sackstein - founding member of the Jewish Anti-Apartheid movement - to discuss the latest attacks on Israel, breaking down the reasons behind this war. Producer Ryan reports back on the weekend’s sport… and Dr Hanan has a challenge for you to get off the fence.
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22.03.23 Pt 2 - As the CEO of Together Vouch for Each Other, IDF combat veteran Yoseph Haddad talks to Gareth about volunteering to serve the Israeli Defence force at 18. After being critically injured in the war, he decided to dedicate his life to showcasing the truth about the State of Israel abroad, fighting BDS, and working to improve relations between Arabs and Jews by bridging social gaps in Israel.
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This week, JJ Cornish talks about Muammar Gadaffi’s son who is standing in next month's Presidential election in Libya, Burkina Faso loses at least 20 people in the worst terror attack in six years of conflict, and a 31-year-old former child beggar has become a star circus performer and wants to pass on his art to those in a similar position. Brought to you by Johannesburg Business School.
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