History is alive and well, more than ever before. Musician, historian and Masters student Mbuso Khoza believes this – as does the Joburg Theatre… as both powerhouses are behind the second edition of the Isandlwana Battle Musical Lecture. As the founder of Value of Culture, he explains to Gareth why it is important to him to put a show like this together, and excitedly takes him down the chain of events at Isandlwana that prove just how rich the Zulu culture is in history.
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Believe it or not, January is the peak time for car shopping. Subaru has a four letter gaffe, you don’t want to miss this one. Hydrogen fuel cell cars… are they safe? Who needs friends when you can talk to your Tesla? Electric cars are a great idea, but how long does it take to get a full charge? Powered by AutoTrader.
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17.01.20 Pt 1 – If you want a lesbian experience, go to the power tool aisle. American politics is like watching Saturday Night Live. Is Mbulelo a coconut, or just a terrible teacher? The LGBTQI community is like the identity politics Middle East. Ben is back, and he is dropping nothing but truth bombs. SA Police are still learning the difference between left and right. Devi Govender is retiring, South Africa is losing a legend. And Google are the third trillionaire company.
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Dmitry Medvedev has resigned, what happens to Russia’s government now? Is a lifetime president a democratic notion? Vladimir Putin… political mastermind or monster? Peter Moyo and Trevor Manuel’s Old Mutual saga rolls on. Is Bernie Sanders sexist? How is Norway getting the past, present and future so right, while we’re all still a world behind? Brought to you by Nando’s.
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16.01.20 Pt 2 – Very right wing people are apparently happier and having more sex. How conservative is South Africa? Is the mass media just a clickbait mess? Should we be forming our reality through the news and social media? Vladimir Putin is 67 going on 21, he’s in great shape. Which has more actors, Hollywood or the South African government?
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16.01.20 Pt 1 – A member of the team is ageing poorly, thoughts and prayers. Children went back to school this week, Phumi is saving on juice and food costs… she’s delighted! Make-up has turned escorts into liars and this is a problem. We hear what a Gareth Cliff helpline call might sound like. Be kind to everyone, some people haven’t had sex for 3 years.
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Morwesi was arrested for defrauding the bank where she worked. Sentenced while pregnant, her baby was born and stayed with her behind bars for two years. He was then placed with her family until her release. Years later, Morwesi still feels she is imprisoned – but not behind bars. This is her story…
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15.01.20 Pt 2 – Is Oprah the queen of truth? Elizabeth Warren snubs Bernie’s handshake. When have people done enough to be forgiven? We can possibly start learning in our sleep, is that good or bad? Trial by combat, is it still an option? Ladies need to give more fat guys a chance. And do we let good looking people get away with more?
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15.01.20 Pt 1 – South African police don’t know the difference between left and right. Should they be killed for this, or is there a middle ground? After the Kyalami royal rumble of the year contender, the team wonders whether a shirt and sword should always be used together? The height of confidence is having no legs and punching people through a car window. Facebook is not your friend!
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Ben the Bore
17.01.20 Pt 2 – English stomachs are weak, is this truth or just the Love Island guys being soft? If you meet someone, don’t sleep with their twin, it’s poor form. A listener asks Ben why his love life secrets are not coming to light anymore… has Ben become boring? When you have a raw asshole, don’t put salt on it. And we speak to Yvette Huysamer from Rescue Rehab SA who is on a mission to get big bangs banned!
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