02.05.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi get into various topics… from Thabo Mbeki and universal basic income, to Taylor Swift’s crazy fans and Kendrick Lamar’s latest diss track.
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25.04.24 Pt 2 - BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane joins the show to outline his party manifesto, chat about his past as a DA member, and his thoughts on coalition governments.
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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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11.04.24 Pt 2 - Dr Pieter Groenewald joins the team to describe the process of creating the Freedom Front Plus manifesto, by identifying the deeper issues in the country. Dr Groenewald also reflects on the positives of a coalition government. Powered by Podcast Party.
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28.03.24 Pt 2 - Brett Herron from the GOOD Party joins the Burning Platform for a heated analysis on the party’s manifesto. Gareth questions Brett on his outlook on social justice, the Multi-Party Charter, the concept of Cape Exit and more.
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29.02.24 Pt 2 - Herman Mashaba joins the Burning Platform with Gareth, Phumi and Kanthan, to share ideas for South Africa if he were to take the presidential seat. Herman speaks on his time at the ANC, and Kanthan grills him about coalition politics with the DA.
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Roger Jardine joins Gareth Cliff, Phumi Mashigo, and Kanthan Pillay this week. Together they touch on the controversial NHI bill, why the Tintswalos of South Africa should vote, and the importance of youth in elections and politics. Roger lays down some of his manifesto for his party, Change Starts Now. Powered by Podcast Party.
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15.02.24 Pt 2 - Kanthan Pillay questions Change Starts Now president, Roger Jardine, about the true state of democracy in South Africa. Does minimum wage affect our competitiveness in the global economy? Plus, all things cadre deployment.
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