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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28.03.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi talk about ‘phrogging’, and how it has affected Gareth’s sleep. The team give their colourful opinion on some of the latest news stories. Phumi gives her verdict on some of the newer parties ahead of the elections.
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Ivor Chipkin is the Co-Founder and Director of the New South Institute. He joins Gareth and Phumi this week to discuss the Public Service Amendment Bill, government reform, questioning politicians and more.
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02.11.23 Pt 2 - Ivor Chipkin, Co-Founder and Director of the New South Institute, joins Gareth and Phumi in studio to discuss the current state of South Africa in the build-up to the elections next year. He states - like in the case of Matthew Lani - SA citizens need to start doing their own research, and calling out politicians and people in charge.
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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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09.02.23 Pt 2 - Joel Pollak joins the Burning Platform team to tackle the US SONA given by Joe Biden last night, while addressing the upcoming SONA by Cyril Ramaphosa or ‘RamaPromises’, as the comment section calls him. Where is the DA going wrong in the upcoming election? According to Joel, Biden’s speech held much merit, but Trump DID more than he spoke. Joel Pollak is also promoting his new book, which he’s launching tonight with Gareth Cliff at Exclusive Books in Rosebank. If you’re not staying home to watch the SONA, join them!
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Afro Nation | BET Awards | GNU Cabinet | Polygamy
PH is back from his overseas travels, which gets the guys talking about Afro Nation, Tyla and Makhadzi winning BET Awards, the new GNU cabinet ministers, whether Joe Biden should step down, and they end off with a polygamy discussion that might rattle your tails.
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