The author of several bestselling books, as well as a journalist, scriptwriter, speechwriter and media trainer with more than 30 years experience - Gus Silber has done it all. He joins Gareth to talk about his recent thesis, and some workshops he’s giving about ChatGPT, and how to incorporate AI in your life as a creative... and embrace new technology instead of running away from it.
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Veteran journalist, filmmaker, and author Jacques Pauw joins Gareth, Phumi and Kanthan Pillay to unpack his latest book - Our Poisoned Land. They have a candid conversation about the deceit, corruption and incompetence that we have witnessed over the years from our government.
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01.12.22 Pt 2 - Veteran journalist, filmmaker and author Jacques Pauw joins the team to unpack his most recent book, Our Poisoned Land, which picks up where he left off in his previous book, The Presidentʼs Keepers. They also discuss the current situation with Cyril Ramaphosa’s potential impeachment over the Phala Phala farm saga.
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23.11.22 Pt 2 - AI J Venter is a South African war journalist, documentary filmmaker, and author who has written books on and brought us the news from war zones all over the planet. He has also witnessed things most of us cannot comprehend. He talks to Gareth about the most dangerous places he’s ever been, the volatile situations he has found himself in, and the human stories that happen behind the headlines.
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This week the team is joined by SA journalist, author and news editor Ferial Haffajee, to unpack her new book - Days of Zondo. They look at the moments that took everyone by surprise, and more. Dr Alan Mendoza joins to talk about what is currently happening in UK politics, and gives his prediction about England in the World Cup.
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27.10.22 Pt 2 - The team is joined by South African journalist, author and news editor, Ferial Haffajee. She speaks about her new book, Days of Zondo, and unpacks some of the events from it. Dr Alan Mendoza later joins the show to give us his insights on Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak.
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Is there any incentive to become a whistleblower? Lukhanyo Calata, Solly Moeng, and Athol Williams unpack the reality of being a whistleblower in South Africa. They share their personal experiences of the consequences of doing the ‘right thing’.
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25.08.22 Pt 2 - Are there any benefits to being a whistleblower? This week the team is joined by journalist and author, Lukhanyo Calata, regular guest Solly Moeng, and Athol Williams, to unpack being a whistleblower in South Africa.
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Glynis Horning experienced something no parent ever should. Her 25-year-old son Spencer committed suicide two years ago. Glynis shares her deeply moving and personal story with us, and approaches it from the point of view of being a mother, and also as an award-winning journalist, who has specialised in the field of mental health. This isn’t an easy interview to listen to, but it’s something we should all think about, and hope not to experience ourselves.
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Cyril, Activism and Bumbling Corruption
Is the notion of 16 Days of Activism purely performative, or are South African authorities actually serious about quashing this social ill? How important is it for people to know who pays for a newspaper organisation to be in business? Is Cyril Ramaphosa losing the trust of South Africans across the board? Julius Malema has been exposed for lying about vile abuse - what is the apt punishment for this? Corruption must be high level and sophisticated, or you shouldn't do it... the ANC is being exposed for having no price point for their deals with the devil. Brought to you by Nando’s.
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