16.05.23 Pt 1 - The gremlins got into the studio, causing a bit of an uproar at the beginning of the show. Lebang went away on a 4-day bender, that included the highest bungee jump in the world. JJ Cornish joins for Africanalysis.
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09.03.23 Pt 1 - Phumi is hit with load shedding twice in a row, which brings the discussion of the power grid to the forefront and a caller reminisces about the South Africa of 10 years ago. Gareth responds to an article where he was misquoted about the Wits Protests.
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The beginning of the year has been marred by widespread rolling blackouts and rising global interest rates. Join us as we delve into the key factors expected to be addressed in the South African budget speech, and examine their impact on both traders and consumers. To register an account with Markets.com, click here.
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20.01.23 Pt 2 - Tshepo Mogale joins us in studio to catch up with the #GCS Team. Gareth’s solar is finally installed after months of him talking about it, and we dive deep into Kasi terms and what they mean. And George Mienie is back with the AutoTrader Pod.
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Eskom’s energy crisis is something we cannot escape as South Africans. Vally Padayachee, ex Eskom and City Power Executive Management, joins to answer some burning questions. Is privatising Eskom the solution? Is wind and solar power the way forward for South Africa, and where has the money disappeared to?
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19.01.23 Pt 2 - Loadshedding is something we haven’t been able to stop talking about since the shift to stage 6. So it’s only fitting that Vally Padayachee - an ex Eskom and City Power Executive Manager - joins us for the Burning Platform. Is wind or solar power the solution? What are the current conditions at Eskom? Where did the money go? These are just some of the questions Gareth and Phumi explore with Vally.
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17.01.23 Pt 2 - Loadshedding is at the forefront of the conversation again since a clip of Uncle Cyril is making the rounds on Twitter. There’s also a policewoman making headlines for servicing the entire police department in the USA… and Mash can’t report a crime involving a rogue stockvel WhatsApp group participant.
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16.01.23 Pt 2 - Flax has given up on Crossfit and is starting his own gym routine. Gareth gives us a rundown of why Eskom is struggling, and answers the question… who is NERSA? Fast food chains are running low on chicken, how will South Africans cope? And Markets Mondays is back!
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13.01.23 Pt 2 - What do you look for in the people you surround yourself with? The team share the characteristics they search for, as well as advice on how to identify ‘losers’. Ben is looking forward to his Saturday afternoon brisket… but can he get it done before loadshedding? ChatGPT is the Friday guest - to which the team ask a bunch of questions. And ever heard of a “testacoozie”?
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15.12.22 Pt - 1 Gareth and Phumi talk about a range of issues that happened over this week, including the resignation of Andre de Ruyter, the suspension of John Hlope and NDZ’s recent comments in Parliament. “Stop Nonsense” is the general theme for this morning again! Also, what did you receive from work for Christmas? Some were blessed with air fryers…
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