11.03.24 Pt 2 - Shelley Bennett joins the show and starts a Joburg vs Cape Town debate. She tells us about life in Cape Town, from pet owners to early morning traffic habits. The team also discuss mental health and the contrast between Europe and Africa.
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09.02.24 Pt 1 - Gareth goes off after the State of the Nation Address last night, and Candice Mama has some words for Oprah after finding out she lost weight using Ozempic, which is sweeping SA at the moment. Ben attended a cricket match last night, and gives us this weekend’s fix of sport.
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18.01.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi discuss a scary stat coming out of the Free State, with over 40% of Grade 10 students failing the year in 2023. Phumi does a deep dive into the PHD scandal with Thabi Leoka, and Gareth gets into why Jacob Zuma can never be president again.
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19.12.23 Pt 1 - Bakh’abantu stumbles upon some wild content on the TLC Channel that makes Gareth lose hope in the era of reality TV. Gareth discovers the latest Disney controversy after a fan favourite was fired after being found guilty of assault. Will this derail their future plans? And JJ Cornish joins for Africanalysis.
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08.12.23 Pt 2 - Gareth and Ben get into the Robbie Williams documentary, and what a megastar Robbie was in his time. Grant Renecle (aka ‘Clean Cut Skolly’) jumps on and tells us why Joburg is one of the best places in the world, as well as his impact on South African satire.
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In a crucial time when water (a basic amenity) is not being provided properly, we have to question why and what are the potential outcomes. Prominent hydrologist and environmental scientist, Prof. Anthony Turton, has some words about our current water and filtration system - and the lack of maintenance by the government. Gareth, Phumi, and Kanthan also get into some local and global headlines, including the name change of the most hated road in Johannesburg.
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13.07.23 Pt 2 - Gareth, Phumi and Kanthan get into government sex scandals, voter apathy, the mining economy, and how one should react to blue light brigades.
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Blinds and shutters aren’t just a brilliant window covering solution - they offer a multitude of advantages that go beyond aesthetics. Jaco Voigt sits down with Petrus van der Westhuizen from Focus Blinds & Shutters. For over a decade, Focus Blinds & Shutters has been at the forefront of manufacturing excellence. With factories in Johannesburg and Durban - coupled with agents across the country - their reach extends nationwide... catering to both residential and commercial properties. Tune in to this enlightening episode to gain insights into the craftsmanship, innovation, and dedication behind Focus Blinds & Shutters. Brought to you by Catalytic.
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12.06.23 Pt 1 - Bakh'abantu the Intern makes a return to the show after a long hiatus. Gareth addresses the biggest event to occur in Johannesburg over the weekend - the earthquake. The team have a spoiler-free chat about Succession… and Dr Hanan joins the conversation, alongside a GCS listener, for some Monday morning therapy.
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Daisy de Melker... a widower and nurse living in Johannesburg, South Africa became a notorious offender worldwide in the 1930s. This serial killer with blatant intent and disregard for the law is covered by South African author, Ted Botha - who had no intent on writing this book, but stumbled upon the largely untold story and decided to do a little digging.
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