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Equal Education's Noncedo Madubedube on BELA Act, 'GNU', budget cuts, language policy, SGB powers

Equal Education's General Secretary, Noncedo Madubedube, unpacks the BELA Act & budget cuts and the impact these contentious issues in SA's current affairs affect Education in South Africa,

Mark Heywood on ‘GNU’, ANC, listeriosis class action, food safety, Tiger Brands, Cyril Ramaphosa

Activist Mark Heywood unpacks the listeriosis class action, the ‘Government of National Unity’, his introduction to activism and much more!

Apartheid's Architect: A Biography of Hendrik Verwoerd

In today’s episode, we explore the life and horrific legacy of one of Apartheid's main actors—Dr Hendrik Verwoerd.

Orania’s dark history: the story of South Africa’s whites-only town

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh discusses the origins of Orania, and its growth into democracy.

Thabo Mbeki blasts ANC, calls for urgent ‘renewal’

President Thabo Mbeki’s fiery critique of the ANC’s renewal process during a recent Gauteng ANC meeting. Mbeki calls out the party for failing to deliver onniys promises of service delivery and calls for crucial reforms to its membership.

BELA Bill controversy explained: ANC-DA tensions, Cyril Ramaphosa, SA education

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the BELA Bill and the tension it has caused between ‘GNU’ partners - ANC and DA.

Isobel Frye on ‘GNU’, Universal Basic Income, Social Grants, Poverty, Welfare, ANC

National Minimum Wage Commissioner & Executive Director at the Social Policy Initiative - Isobel Frye unpacks the Univeral Basic Income, minimum wage, social security grants, unemployment & so much more!

Pravin Gordhan: Reflecting on his life

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the legacy of former Cabinet Minister & struggle stalwart - the late Pravin Gordhan.

Ranking Left vs Right in SA politics: ANC vs MK Party vs EFF vs DA

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh creates a measure for assessing who’s on the left and who’s on the right of South African politics.

Prof Tshepo Madlingozi on SA Constitution, Human rights, racism in schools, colonialism, SAHRC

Commissioner at the South African Human Rights Commission - Prof Tshepo Madlingozi, unpacks the SAHRC & the work they do, human rights, the SA constitution, racism in schools, the national dialogue and so much more!