Do you know what the average take-home pay is? JJ Cornish, our expert on all things African, joins the team to have a candid conversation about the South African economy, increase of taxes, the Mozambique situation and more.
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27.01.22 Pt 2 - JJ Cornish - our expert on all things African - joins the team this week to discuss the situation in Mozambique, the AU summit in Ethiopia, the South African economy and more.
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Two returning champs launch The Burning Platform for 2022! Dumo Denga - a Libertarian and host of the ManPatria podcast, and Dr Jonathan Witt - a doctor with strong opinions. They discuss Zandile Mafe being a possible scapegoat, Lindiwe Sisulu, the State Capture report, and whether the end of the pandemic is in sight.
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13.01.22 Pt 2 - Dumo Denga and Dr Jonathan Witt join Phumi and Gareth to have a candid conversation about ending the State of Disaster, the parliament fire and Zandile Mafe being a scapegoat, Lindiwe Sisulu, the State Capture report and much more.
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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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What is the cost of telling the truth in the face of overwhelming pressure? Poet, philosopher and author of 'Deep Collusion: Bain and the Capture of South Africa', Athol Williams is the State Capture whistleblower who testified about massive corruption allegations and had to flee the country in fear of his life. Gareth Cliff speaks to him about his fascinating story.
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Newly appointed Mayor of Joburg, Dr Mpho Phalatse from the DA, joins the team to have an open discussion about her being the first female mayor of the city, coalitions, what will be prioritised, crime, and what the future of Joburg looks like.
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09.12.21 Pt 2 - The team speaks to Dr Mpho Phalatse from the DA, who they first spoke to during the run-up to the local government election, and who is now the new Mayor of Joburg. They talk about the road to becoming mayor, and future plans for the city.
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The Load Shedding Boomerang
10.02.22 Pt 2 - This week the team is joined by energy analyst Chris Yelland, along with conservative social commentator Koketso Resane. They discuss Eskom, the long-term picture of our power supply infrastructure, the second State Capture report and Joe Rogan’s podcast.
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