George Washington - father of the United States of America, with terrible teeth. He may have led the Continental Army, but poor George never smiled. Find out whether he and Martha had a happy marriage, or children... and if he really was a brilliant military mind.
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In this week’s #AutoCentral, SA’s number 1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi give you the lowdown on how to buy a car during lockdown, elaborate on how the pandemic is affecting buyers’ purchasing decisions, tell you what ‘Covid-Cars’ are, and tell you what to consider when buying a used car. Sean Nurse joins the conversation to review the Porsche 911 Carrera T, and explains why the Carrera T is as Porsche as Porsche gets. Lastly, the team answers your car-buying questions... such as which cars offer the most bang for your buck, and why many modern cars don’t have temperature gauges! Powered by AutoTrader.
Read moreShe has won awards as a performer, a director and a playwright, and built the foundations of her career doing those things... but her true gift is storytelling. Gcina Mhlophe explains the importance of this to Gareth Cliff.
Read moreWill our technology save or destroy us? Gareth Cliff chats to Riaz Moola, Rapelang Rabana and Toby Shapshak. Plus Gcina Mhlophe and the art of storytelling.
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Ancient Israel, place of mystery and cradle of religion. King David and King Solomon are referred to in the great tapestry of Middle Eastern history as being paragons of kingship. All through the Middle Ages, kings tried to live up to their example. But who were the ancient kings, how much evidence do we have for their existence - and what are the modern political implications for the descendants of King David in that part of the world? Join us on our journey through history as we start a new season in the place where so much began...
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This week on SA’s number 1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi chat to Neale Hill, Managing Director of Ford SA, to discuss the story behind the Ford Ranger becoming SA’s most sold used car. The team investigates the impact of COVID-19’s disruption, and how the automotive industry is innovating to help people affected and adapting operations for a post-pandemic world. Lastly, the discussion turns to Ford’s renewed focus on the brand’s heritage and much more! Powered by AutoTrader.
Read moreThe Right Honourable David Mellor QC is an award-winning British broadcaster, newspaper columnist, barrister and has had a colourful political career having served in ministerial positions under Prime Ministers John Major, Maggie Thatcher and Putney. He has a keen eye on the world and writes columns for six national newspapers including the Evening Standard, The Guardian and The People. He was on holiday in South Africa and locked down with us in Cape Town, before managing to return to the UK.
Read moreDoes cultural diversity unify or divide us? Maj Toure, Zuby and Mighti Jamie debate culture vs identity politics. Gareth Cliff also speaks to David Mellor QC about his opinions on Boris Johnson and whether the UK lockdown was necessary.
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South Africa is now joining the global north in terms of unlocking its economy and society entirely, citizens are concerned about the tracking and that isn't going away. What is the biggest obstacle in unlocking efficient government in South Africa? Does Cyril Ramaphosa have the gumption to make the painfully hard decision to make South Africa a functional state? Brought to you by Nando’s.
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WHO decides how we should feel?
How does one collate data when the governments of the world are hellbent on lockdowns as the only solution to solving a global pandemic? Has the gathering of data been transparent globally? Is the function of WHO to scare people so that they change their behaviour? How will Sweden be judged by history for not locking down? Social media can help or hinder progress... how should we navigate those waters? Brought to you by Nando’s.
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