There was little to take out of the May Day speeches from the politicians, least of all Blade Nzimande's. Justice addresses this, and what the future of COSATU may hold as they lose relevance and support. Gareth and Justice take stock of 24 years of freedom in South Africa, and how Donald Trump could be costing jobs in SA as he puts America first, plus the ANC's troubles in the North West. Brought to you by Nando's.
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Justice Malala ignites another edition of the Burning Platform - presented by Nando's - by addressing Jacob Zuma's cattle acquisition. Was it a gift from Supra, or something more sinister? Cyril Ramaphosa's constant fight to keep the ANC unified, Julius Malema's big political waiting game, and what the Zuma faction may still have up their sleeves. Is the ANC a well and truly old and dying party then, when all things are considered?
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Justice is on holiday this week, but things are as hot as ever in the world of current affairs with Pauli van Wyk. What's happening with the Public Protector right now? Pauli discusses how fit she is for office, before moving on to the political strife of Supra Mahumapelo. Julius Malema believes his life is in danger, and the DA continues to quarrel with Patricia de Lille. Brought to you by Nando's.
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South Africa's inequalities are well known, and sadly getting continually worse. Justice Malala delves into this sobering subject in this week's Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. Thabo Mbeki is taking some heat this week around Winnie Mandela's passing. Malusi Gigaba's lies, Julius Malema's P.E. problems and Jacob Zuma's day in court. So much to sink your ears into here.
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Justice Malala has had a busy time of late, from arguing with Julius Malema to keeping a close look at the latest developments around the EFF trying to oust Athol Trollip. Political parties are looking to become more transparent around their funders, the ANC and the chances of an early election, Vicki Momberg's hate speech sentencing, and the extravagance/arrogance of Ace Magashule. Brought to you by Nando’s.
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Is SARS finally getting their house in order? Justice Malala gets things cooking with this hot topic in the latest edition of the Burning Platform, brought to you by Nando's. He doesn't stop there though. He goes deep into the Life Esidimeni story, what is happening with the land issue, and the EFF and their endless ramblings and double standards.
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Tackling hot, political topics head-on... Justice discusses SASSA going to the Constitutional Court again and trying to blackmail the judges while extending an illegal contract. He, of course, also has to comment on Bathabile Dlamini and President Ramaphosa. What does he have to say on the big land question? What's the connection between a Kota, polony, a hospital in Ugu, cancer treatment, the North West and the Minister of Health? Has anyone thought about Nhlanhla Nene and what he has to do? Get the answers to these here too. Brought to you by Nando's.
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Ivo Vegter steps in for Justice Malala this week on the Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. He starts off hot in describing how everyone's new political darling Cyril Ramaphosa is essentially a hypocritical socialist. Ivo expands on this giving you a very different perspective on SA's new president, with some insights that are certainly not going to be popular.
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There is an air of positivity suddenly breezing across South Africa right now. Good things for the South African people, bad things for the Zuma loyalists. Justice Malala puts this all into perspective for you with the Burning Platform brought to you by Nando’s. You really don't need to go anywhere else right now when it comes to your political news and the real state of the nation.
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The Burning Platform – Zuma has fallen but the State remains captured
Who is Arthur Fraser? Justice Malala fires things up on the Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's, by explaining how the state is still captured, as shady individuals still pull the strings behind the scenes. 'Oros' Maine has a moment of conscience around being introduced to the Guptas, the state of politics after Winnie Mandela's passing, and Julius Malema's PR mess in Port Elizabeth.
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