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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28.09.23 Pt 2 - Prof. Anthony Turton - a prominent hydrologist and environmental scientist - joins the show to discuss South Africa’s water crisis. Do you know the process that water goes through before it reaches your home? Gareth, Phumi and Kanthan also touch on the recent name change to one of Johannesburg’s most hated roads.
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03.03.23 Pt 2 - George Mienie had a near death experience after drinking some water in Cape Town. Gareth comments on the fact that Greta Thunberg has been arrested for protesting against wind farms. And Moldova makes its way into the conversation with its opening description of “a cloud of pessimism”.
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11.08.22 Pt 1 - Phumi recently attended a tribal council and shares how it all works and how things have transformed yet are still the same as the years have gone by. Gareth and Phumi share their thoughts on the latest WhatsApp features and tips on how to survive without water for the people of Tshwane.
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The elections are only days away, and that means you only have a few days left where the politicians will listen to you. I’m not going to bullshit you, I have been nothing but negative about politicians, and I resent them. I approach someone looking for my vote like I do an unctuous merchant trying to sell me fish that I can smell is past its sell-by date. With very few exceptions, these people are thieves, liars and parasites...
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Tuesday is for the boys! Paulo joins the team to discuss the state of Mauro Icardi's imploding relationship. After Manchester United's dismal performance over the weekend, is Ole really at the wheel? Does Ryan know that water is life or is it just for cleaning yourself? MKT tells us why the T20 World Cup is a shambles.
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24.05.21 Pt 1 - What’s a weekend without a little drama, as Siya shares how he had to deal with a revolting old man. And our favourite doctor, Dr Hanan Bushkin is back to give us some helpful mental health tips.
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It’s not the most obvious subject when it comes to technology, innovation and sustainability, but sanitation should be on your mind. If you don’t have sanitation, your life deteriorates and disease takes over; but if you do have it, you simply flush and forget. Professor Christopher Buckley has dedicated some 40 years to the Pollution Research Group, and along with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has studied and explored the challenges South Africa faces in water use and sustainability. He chats to Gareth Cliff about where we’re at and what’s next in human waste management.
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