The political climate is making it hard to operate in SA, Justice breaks down what this means for business and citizens alike. Busisiwe Mkhwebane has a lot on her mind. Why is she linked to a Holocaust denier? He also chronicles the actions of the public protector, as well as trying to figure out how President Zuma will respond to detractors in parliament. Find out why Justice believes the ANC is finding its backbone and his tribute to human rights lawyer Joel Joffe.
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Justice Malala gets the Burning Platform going with DA talk. Helen Zille apologised for the tweets, but what does the whole incident mean for the DA going forward. Are there two DAs? How will the ANC capitalise on this weakness in the opposition party? Hlaudi Motsoeneng and Ben Ngubane leaving burning ships in one week, and some good news that may lead to more around getting rid of corrupt individuals.
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It's never a quiet week on the Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. Justice Malala gives you an idea about Jacob Zuma's future and the presidential race outside of him. While the ANC look unsettled, the DA are in disarray but the EFF are cashing in with some straight talk. More from the Gupta mails, and even some British politics to round things off.
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Is this a chilled week in South African politics? When you have Justice Malala cutting to the chase, this is never the case. Jacob Zuma may still be in charge, but the heat is not off him as Justice points out recapping on the ANC NEC and other affairs linked to the embattled and directionless ruling party. The vast criminal enterprise around Jacob Zuma has never been more apparent, but where to from here?
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Is Jacob Zuma's end finally approaching? It's a hot topic right now, and there is nobody better to turn up the heat on it than Justice Malala on The Burning Platform presented by Nando's. The topic naturally opens the door to who the replacements may be, and what their chances really are as things continue to shake up. Jeff Radebe's apology, Ben Ngubane, political intimidation, plus Lynne Brown and the Brian Molefe mess make up the rest of a fiery episode.
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Things are hotting up in the Eskom/Gupta relationship, which is where Justice Malala gets started in this week's edition of the Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. The role of Brian Molefe, the criminal genius of the Guptas and the reality of state capture as this one family has effectively taken control of more than just the president.
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Talk is cheap, unless it comes from Justice Malala on the Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. Malusi Gigaba is under a lot of pressure right now, and not just in his love life. Failing economy, a potential 3rd downgrade, time for an undistracted finance minister is now. The Gupta tentacles and how far they stretch, plus the ongoing power crises shaping Jacob Zuma's future.
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The Burning Platform starts with an international spin this week as Justice Malala returns from a European trip. Angela Merkel in particular comes into focus, but then it's back to matters on the home front and the movements of Cyril Ramaphosa. The anti-Zuma sentiments are starting to spread, which brings the trade unions to the fore. As leadership shapes for change, interesting allegiances could start to surface.
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In a special edition of the Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's, Justice Malala takes stock of what is happening in South Africa right now. The ANC and the future claims to its leadership, Nokazana Dlamini-Zuma and her VIP protection, and Malusi Gigaba's investment tour to the US.
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The Burning Platform – Party Conferences & Land Claims
The ANC are having a policy conference... it may be boring, but Justice Malala puts the fire into the subject on the Burning Platform, brought to you by Nando's. The party stalwarts seem against this conference, potentially creating fresh rifts within the ruling party. The process of claiming land in South Africa, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma's failing presidential campaign, Jacob Zuma gatecrashing meetings to give boring speeches, and Dudu Myeni.
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