In a crucial time when water (a basic amenity) is not being provided properly, we have to question why and what are the potential outcomes. Prominent hydrologist and environmental scientist, Prof. Anthony Turton, has some words about our current water and filtration system - and the lack of maintenance by the government. Gareth, Phumi, and Kanthan also get into some local and global headlines, including the name change of the most hated road in Johannesburg.
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28.09.23 Pt 2 - Prof. Anthony Turton - a prominent hydrologist and environmental scientist - joins the show to discuss South Africa’s water crisis. Do you know the process that water goes through before it reaches your home? Gareth, Phumi and Kanthan also touch on the recent name change to one of Johannesburg’s most hated roads.
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The South African delegation recently visited Zim President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, after his re-election. A concerned Pan-Africanist, professional speaker, leadership expert, author and entrepreneur, Godfrey Madanhire, jumps on to give his perspective on Zimbabwe’s recent election, their BRICS request, and lots more on African and global politics.
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07.09.23 Pt 2 - Zimbabwe has been the talk of the town since the SA Presidential delegation visited there after Zanu-PF’s election win. Godfrey Madanhire, a Zimbabwean living in South Africa, speaks his mind about the recent poll, and comments on Zimbabwe’s request to join BRICS… plus lots more on African and global politics.
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Col. Chris Wyatt is in town for the BRICS Summit and is reflecting on the partnership from a US standpoint. Kanthan Pillay shares thoughts on South Africa's impact on the BRICS building blocks, while Gareth and Phumi chime in on the US debate.
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24.08.23 Pt 2 - The BRICS Summit is the current talk on the ground, but Col. Chris Wyatt presents opposing thoughts from a US standpoint. Kanthan defends South Africa's influential role in Africa's economy, highlighting its position within the BRICS partnership. Meanwhile, Gareth and Phumi delve into the US debate and Trump's upcoming election predicament.
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Gareth Cliff, Phumi Mashigo, and Kanthan Pillay are delighted to host the FF+ for the first time on The Burning Platform. Chief Whip, Dr Corne Mulder, sets the record straight on the FF+’s vision - as both an independent party and coalition partner. We also hear the latest coming out of the ‘Multi-Party Charter for South Africa’.
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17.08.23 Pt 2 - Dr Corne Mulder of the FF+ is in the building, after meeting with fellow coalition parties earlier this week. Gareth, Phumi and Kanthan discuss the party’s vision - as both an independent party in government and a contributing coalition partner. Is 2024 looking brighter with Dr Mulder at the wheel?
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The team delves into the state of literacy in the country, government plots and how to deal with blue light brigades. Phumi and Kanthan get into a heated debate about mining and the economy.
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13.07.23 Pt 2 - Gareth, Phumi and Kanthan get into government sex scandals, voter apathy, the mining economy, and how one should react to blue light brigades.
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