Tony Leon is a South African icon in post-apartheid politics. He's the longest serving leader of the opposition in Parliament, and he led the Democratic Alliance for 13 years. Having exited leadership in 2007 and later the public political space in 2009, Tony lived through a political movement that did not involve the loud voices of social media and the intense racial criticism the DA experiences now. Gareth and Tony take a look into the possible futures of South Africa, with the different links of coalitions - as well as some analysis of South Africa’s state of deterioration over the years.
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22.11.23 Pt 2 - Tony Leon, a pivotal figure in South African post-apartheid politics, joins Gareth for an in-depth conversation examining South Africa's potential trajectories. They explore the evolving landscape of coalitions, while analyzing the country's gradual decline over the years.
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22.11.23 Pt 1 - Should restaurants charge parents for “bad parenting”? Lebang shares how her scammer is back online with the same scam she got her with. Plus, some tips on how to navigate Black Friday.
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Longtime friend of the show, Jen Su joins us for a catch-up to reveal the celebs she's recently been hanging out with. She also delves into her lesser-known personal life story, including almost losing her son. Plus, the one celebrity she still wants to interview.
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Liberia's smooth power handover after a tense election is a good sign for democracy. JJ Cornish also delves into the DRC's uncertain election climate. President William Ruto is on a mission to secure 200,000 jobs for Kenyans in Germany. And Gareth wants to know more about South Sudan. Brought to you by Johannesburg Business School.
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21.11.23 Pt 1 - How many cups of coffee do you drink a day? Bakh’abantu and Gareth are fascinated by a gross procedure called 'fecal microbiota transplantation.' And you won’t believe some of the weird things you can buy from an online shopping store!
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Get ready to rev your engines with this week’s episode of The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 Motoring Podcast! Our dynamic duo, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi, are swapping their hats and putting on their banker’s tuxedos in a special ‘Repo’ episode. Ever had nightmares about car repossession? Wondered what it’s all about? Our gents are here to break it down for you, discussing the rising tide of repo rates and the safety nets available to you. And here’s the kicker - is snagging a repossessed car a sweet deal or a legal landmine? We’ve got all the insider info you need right here. Buckle up, it’s going to be a wild ride!
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Join Dr Fathima Patel, Medical Manager at Acino, as she returns to explore Anti-Microbial Awareness Week, along with Dr James Mac Donald - a specialist microbiologist. Together, they discuss anti-microbial resistance, global trends in antibiotic use, prevention methods, and the significance of rational antibiotic prescribing.
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20.11.23 Pt 2 - The team gets into a thought-provoking discussion about euthanasia. In a bizarre turn of events, Snoop Dogg's weed-free life becomes a reality! Dr Fathima Patel and Dr James Mac Donald step in to dive into a vital conversation about World Anti-Microbial Awareness Week.
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