Advocate Mark Oppenheimer joins Gareth Cliff and Jack Motlanthe to discuss the history and basics of the concept of democracy. Powered by Podcast Party.

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16.01.24 Pt 2 - Advocate Mark Oppenheimer joins the team to delve into the history and basics of the concept of democracy.    

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16.01.24 Pt 1 - Gareth goes off about the Social Grant system in South Africa, after some scary stats were released about the number of recipients. Jack has some thoughts about the ANC birthday celebration, and takes on a heavy question. Matric results are coming out soon - Gareth and Jack reflect on the importance of their school results in the context of their lives.

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Gareth and Phumi are joined by Roman Cabanac of Morning Shot for the first Burning Platform of 2024. Roman has a very strong set of opinions about South Africa’s leadership, and why it is still the best country to live in. Together the team break down the unprotected borders issue, Jacob Zuma and the MK Party, Cape independence, and South Africa’s case at the ICJ later today.

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11.01.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi kick off the show with the latest on the Stanley Cup saga, after seeing the trend pick up over the festive season. Gareth reflects on his year without drinking so far, and Phumi explains the Year of the Dragon.

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Gareth and Jack kick off the first episode of Democracy 101 of 2024 with Duma ‘The Intern’. Duma is currently leading the Voter Voices in Politics movement at CliffCentral, which asks the youth of South Africa some hard questions and encourages thought-provoking conversations about the upcoming elections. Powered by Podcast Party.    

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09.01.23 Pt 2 - Duma ‘The Intern’ joins Gareth and Jack for Democracy 101, to discuss the launch of the Podcast Party’s VVIP - a platform that asks the hard questions to the public, encouraging thoughtful discussions amongst the youth of South Africa. Find out how this movement came about, and the aim of it going forward.

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08.01.24 Pt 2 - Futurist, economist, trend analyst, and author Bronwyn Williams joins the show to discuss her predictions for the new year and some trends to look out for in 2024. There are many instances of change afoot - especially politically - around the world. What does it look like for us going forward?

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Maybe it's time to talk politics at the dinner table... Change Starts Now sent us a box of Christmas Crackers with a difference. Gareth Cliff, Simphiwe Mthethwa, Trevor Gumbi, and Lasizwe crack some open to find out more. Get more info on the Change Starts Now political movement here.

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22.12.23 Pt 2 - Trevor Gumbi and Lasizwe join Gareth and Simphiwe in studio to discuss their upcoming Christmas plans to close the year. Gareth is presented with some Christmas crackers to provoke political discussions at the dinner table for a better South Africa. The team also get into an intense Christmas biscuit face-off and discuss Christmas movies on their watch list.

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