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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South African foreign correspondent Al J Venter returned from the Central African Republic six weeks ago, having had personal experience of a Russian mercenary force that has virtually taken over an African state. The international community is now familiar with the activities of the Moscow-run Wagner Group, an exploitative military force that is currently active in several African countries - among them the CAR, Mali, Burkina Faso, parts of Libya and before that, Mozambique. In the process, mines and raw resources are being taken over by force and any opposition summarily dealt with, no questions asked. This Russian force also ingratiates itself with the government, gradually supplanting law and order with military force, and killing those who stand in its way, or are even suspected of opposing its will. How much longer is the world community going to allow these inhuman rights transgressions to continue? When are African nations themselves going to make a stand? Find out more in this compelling, exclusive interview.
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Everyone knows the story of Joan of Arc - the patron saint of France, the heroine who was burnt at the stake for her valour and her faith. History has been less kind to Gilles de Rais, a man whose story is less heroic and more macabre. In the dungeons of his castle, the sounds of chains, the heat of fires, and the screams of children became his legacy. But did any of it really happen? Was he a mass murderer of children, or a victim of his wealth and military success? Those secrets are buried under stone and ash and legend, and we may never know for sure...
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21.10.21 Pt 1 - The team holds nothing back as they talk about blesser’s and blessee’s situations, their outrage regarding the Dave Chappelle drama, living in the era of being woke, and how voting is the adult version of writing a letter to Santa.
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George Mienie is back to give us the latest motoring news which includes a couple of soldiers who have been accused of aiding a vehicle theft syndicate to smuggle vehicles across the border, and how a bear was committing car break-ins. Powered by AutoTrader.
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The team catches up with JJ Cornish, who shares insights about what is currently taking place in Mozambique and whether or not the South African military should get involved. He also talks about the Suez blockage, and what implications it has. Brought to you by Johannesburg Business School.
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Live from his studio, George Mienie chats to the team about the latest news in the motoring industry. The China military bans Tesla EVs over security fears. To avoid being arrested over the Easter holiday, George suggests that you pay your fines early. And a young Joburg entrepreneur aims to build SA's first electric bakkie. Powered by AutoTrader.
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Biden’s inaugural address was a soulful plea to come together. After being in office for a week he has already overturned Donald Trump’s ban on transgender people serving in the US military, and rejoined the Paris climate agreement... is President Joe Biden better than Trump, or will the honeymoon phase come to an end sooner than expected? The Guardian's Washington DC bureau chief David Smith joins the team to discuss what’s happening in the USA. Brought to you by Nando’s.
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28.01.21 Pt 2 - Phumi is counting down the days until private schools open, as she has had it with homeschooling! David Smith, the Guardian's Washington DC bureau chief who is based in the epicentre of all US politics, joins the team to discuss what’s happening in America.
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Don’t be Suspicious
26.03.21 Pt 2 - The team just can’t seem to get enough of the phase “Don’t be suspicious, don’t be suspicious”. The internet allows the team to let loose and pull some ugly faces. Shot... Gareth shares some of his knowledge about shotguns and other guns.
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