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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Chris Pappas is the Premier candidate on the DA’s list for KZN next year. Doing an already excellent job in the uMngeni local municipality, could premiership soon be a reality for Mr Pappas? Gareth and Phumi do a deep dive with Chris on the current state of government, his vision for KZN, and how people can change their futures by voting.
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16.11.23 Pt 3 - Chris Pappas is the DA's Premier Candidate for KwaZulu-Natal for the 2024 election, and current Mayor of the uMngeni local municipality. He joins Gareth and Phumi in studio for a Burning Platform special to share some fiery opinions on the current government, his journey as mayor, and his plans for the future of KZN.
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The Burning Platform is joined by Helen Zille this week. She undergoes some grilling by Kanthan Pillay about the DA’s primary focus on South Africa’s political stage. Helen talks about her upcoming vote for Federal Council Chair, and the party’s vision going forward.
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23.03.23 Pt 2 - Helen Zillie joins the show and goes head to head with Kanthan Pillay, as they debate the DA’s main focus on South Africa’s political stage. Phumi is curious about the diversity of upcoming leaders within the party, and a listener wants to hear the DA’s ‘elevator pitch’. The team then discuss world politics.
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01.02.23 Pt 1 - A new mayor is in town and he has the comment section fired up! Gareth gets triggered by a new Sam Smith music video, which leads to a conversation about the state of modern art and music.
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Gareth and Phumi are joined by Phumlani Majozi as this week’s guest to talk about the recent political happenings in South Africa, including the march to Luthuli House with the DA, as well as Cyril catching a visit from US Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen. Has he taken it too far this time? We have a new Deputy President… can you guess who it is?
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26.01.23 Pt 2 - Phumlani Majozi is this week’s guest on the #BurningPlatform. The team dive deep into the latest political events, such as the march to Luthuli House, as well as the visit from Janet Yellen, US Treasury Secretary. And we have a new Deputy President!
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26.01.23 Pt 1 - Gareth and Phumi have gathered in the empty studio of CliffCentral Rivonia for the final show before the big move. Gareth can’t help but be nostalgic of the early days of cliffcentral.com, and Phumi gets into the march that happened at Luthuli House yesterday. Also, are you a fan of jazz music?
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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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