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Various people in the know tell us the truth about what’s going on in South African and global politics.
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Space Commune is a media project by two Upstate New Yorkers seeking an alternative to the degrowth and deindustrialization paradigm being thrust upon us through The Great Reset agenda. We love our country, the United States of America and take inspiration from our revolutionary founding. We want win-win cooperation with Russia and China in developing the world economy for all of humanity, and to Make America Great Again.
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With Phumi unfortunately out sick, Gareth is joined contributor Kanthan Pillay. They have a chat with South Africa's Shadow Minister of Justice, Glynnis Breytenbach. This episode offers a deep dive into the political landscape and potential reforms that could shape South Africa's future. The Burning Platform…
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With the official announcement of this year's election results having been made public, the country now faces the uncharted territory of the possibility of coalition government. Gareth and Phumi are joined by economist and political analyst, Moeletsi Mbeki to help navigate these choppy political waters. The Burning Platform…
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The Burning Platform : The Day After Elections
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Join Gareth Cliff and Phumi Mashigo a day after the elections for a 2- special edition of the Burning Platform. First - Phumi reports back on her fact-finding trip to Israel last week and chats to David Benjamin - consultant on international law, the law of armed conflict and counter-terrorism. Then as the results election results start trickling i…
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The Burning Platform : Pre - Election Special with Wayne Sussman and Dawie Scholtz
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A week away from this year's election, we bring you a special edition of the Burning Platform with two guests who can help to make the numbers make sense for us. Wayne Sussman - an independent elections analyst, known as ‘the Elections Geek’, and we spoke to him not so long ago on Democracy 101 and The Burning Platform. Dawie Scholtz, who is joinin…
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The Burning Platform : Independent Candidates
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How serious should we take independent candidates? Do they even stand a real chance of making it into parliament? Gareth and Phumi dig into to the realities faced by independent candidates in the lead to this year's elections. Joining them for a quick chat is Anele Mda, she expands on the discussion as from her vantage point as someone who is runni…
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The Burning Platform : Gareth Cliff, Phumi Mashigo and Kanthan Pillay
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“The Burning Platform” has been the long-time flagship current affairs feature on “The Gareth Cliff Show,” hosted by Gareth Cliff and Phumi Mashigo, and we’re proud to announce that it has now graduated to be a stand-alone podcast. As we reset with the new series exclusive to Podcast Party, regular contributor Kanthan Pillay joins Gareth and Phumi …
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The Burning Platform : Lesego Makhubela
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How well is the governing party holding up? In the first edition of the Burning Platform for the month of May, Gareth and Phumi are joined by ANC spokesperson, Lesego Makhubela. The three of them go back and forth about the governing parties flaws and strengths ahead of this year's elections. The Burning Platform…
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Is the dream of one South Africa fools gold? Leader of Build One South Africa (BOSA) Mmusi Maimane joins Gareth and Phumi for an in studio conversation. They take a look at Mmusi's political history and delve into the ideas he has for the country moving forward. Phumi also grills Mmusi on coalitions, will they work? Listen here to find out more. Th…
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Burning Platform - John Steenhuisen
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What is the job of a good opposition party? Gareth and Phumi are joined by DA Leader John Steenhuisen. The identity of the party was up for discussion including the hot button issue of coalition governments. John also attempts to dispel a few misconceptions about the Democratic Alliance. The Burning Platform…
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The Burning Platform - Dr Pieter Groenewald
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Are you wasting your vote by voting for smaller parties? Freedom Front Plus leader and MP Dr. Pieter Groenewald joins Gareth and Phumi to discuss the nuances of electoral process. Also on the table for discussion is the seemingly inevitable possibility of coalition. The Burning Platform The Burning Platform…
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The Burning Platform : Mkhuleko Hlengwa
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What happens to a party that's been on the ballot since 1994? Are they even still relevent? Mkhuleko Hlengwa from the IFP joins the team to not only outline his manifesto, but also to talk about the party and their approach to creating a “new normal” in South Africa. Phumi also questions Mkhuleko on the hotly debated Multi-Party Charter. The Burnin…
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Cooperate and Co-opt with Brett Herron
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GOOD Secretary-General, Brett Herron speaks on the potential economic reform, if elected. Kanthan grills him on GOOD’s justice pillars, and their plan for jobs. The conversation gets heated when the Green Economy comes up. The Burning Platform The Burning PlatformBy Various
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Moral of the Story with Rev. Kenneth Meshoe
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Leader of the ACDP, Rev. Kenneth Meshoe joins the show to discuss his manifesto. Phumi questions Kenneth on his ability to still lead the party, after being its leader since its inception. And Kenneth lays down his vision for a “successful, prosperous South African future”. The Burning PlatformBy Various
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Executive President of SARA, Colleen Makhubele sits down with Gareth Cliff and Phumi Mashigo ahead of the 2024 National Elections. Colleen addresses her COPE termination, outlines her impact as the Speaker of Johannesburg, and lays down her vision for a better South Africa in SARA’s eyes. The Burning Platform…
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UDM Leader Bantu Holomisa joins the Burning Platform to outline the manifesto for his party. Bantu also speaks on the role the state has to play in bettering the lives of South Africans. Gareth and Kanthan question Bantu on the potential for a coalition government, and how that could impact the country. The Burning Platform The Burning Platform…
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Coalition for South Africa with Herman Mashaba
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ActionSA leader, Herman Mashaba is on the Burning Platform today to lay down his manifesto for a “better South Africa” under his party. Things get heated when Kanthan and Phumi question him about coalition politics, and involvement from the DA. And Gareth asks how Herman plans to deal with foreigners and immigrants coming into South Africa. The Bur…
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