UnCancelled brings you another thought-provoking conversation, this time featuring Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng. In this episode, she sits down with Gareth Cliff and Phumi Mashigo to share her thoughts on higher education in South Africa, and discuss the controversy around her split with UCT. As a respected academic who is unapologetic about setting out to make education fashionable, Prof Phakeng holds nothing back in this discussion. She provides insightful perspectives and valuable insights that are sure to resonate. Plus, a live Q&A session with the audience.
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A request was made for Kanthan Pillay to comment on the latest coming out of the US regarding Kevin McCarthy. Leeto Nthoba discusses the downfall of the ANC, and sparks a debate about whether South Africa was better under the Zuma or Ramaphosa. And JJ Cornish shares some good news coming out of Zimbabwe and Somalia.
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Kanthan Pillay and Solly Moeng both join the final episode of The Burning Platform. They recap of some of the biggest stories of 2021, including local government election results, lockdown, Shell’s planned seismic survey, and more.
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23.12.21 Pt 2 - It’s time for a wrap of the year’s biggest news stories! Kanthan Pillay and Solly Moeng join the team to recap some of the hottest topics, including Shell’s planned seismic survey, LGE results, and more.
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21.01.21 Pt 2 - Surely there's a way of raising funds for the vaccine without having to increase taxes, or is our government simply being lazy? President Cyril Ramphosa's leadership skills are brought into question.
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Why did Tito go off script during his Medium Term Budget Speech? Were his comments about Tygerberg Hospital unethical, and how much power does he have in reality? Is SAA a distraction, or simply a failing SOE? It's important to keep an eye on the Zondo Commission so you are better informed for elections. How do we deal with debt and taxes? And the team takes bets on who will win the US election. Brought to you by Nando’s.
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29.10.20 Pt 2 - What is the aim of the Medium Term Budget Speech? Is Tito trustworthy, and how much power does he really have? How can we deal with incompetent and stupid people? If you're angry about the SAA bailouts, don't miss next week's instalment of the Zondo soapie! Who will win the US election? The team places their bets.
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How long should we give De Ruyter to turn Eskom around? The economic ramifications of South Africa's lockdown are yet to be unveiled - just how bad could things get? How are marketing spend and economic prosperity linked? Retirement funds are on the table now for the ANC government, how real should our fears be? Biden or Trump... it's come to this has it? Brought to you by Nando’s.
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20.08.20 Pt 2 - Alright, let's get this straight... just be nice and we'll vote for you. How wild is it that the USA's potential Vice-President was a weed smoking legal practitioner not so long ago? If you are going to be on an online call... unmute your mic, it's not hard. If you have a 'prison beard' and it ends up on YouTube, we will judge you.
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Too Many Old White Men
Racial politics are a hot topic this morning as Phumi states that there are too many white men in one particular party. Playing the blame game seems to be second nature when it comes to our politicians. Do we have a toxic relationship when it comes to corporate and government? Hermann Pretorius - head of Strategic Initiatives at the IRR - shares his thoughts on the current state of the nation. Brought to you by Nando’s.
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