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Podcasts from the Edge

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South Africa
Donald Trump
Cyril Ramaphosa
Democratic Alliance
ANC
African National Congress
Government Of National Unity
Economic Growth
Industrial Policy
Corruption
South African Economy
United States
Manganese
Steel Production
Russia
Beneficiation
Coal
Eskom
Expropriation Act
Unemployment Crisis

Peter Bruce, veteran South African newspaper editor and commentator, interviews the country's social and political leaders and experts in a weekly effort to explain what is actually going on in this complicated country. Bruce's interviews are about making events easy to understand for people with little time to listen.

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Business Day parliamentary reporter Tara Roos tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that, while DA leader Helen Zille may secure the most votes in Johannesburg in the upcoming local government elections, she is unlikely to becom... more

Africa’s populations are exploding. By 2050 one in 10 children born in the world will be Nigerian. Right now 29 of the world’s top national fertility rates are African. But Africans need to find new power and position in the world. Widely-respected S... more

President Cyril Ramaphosa will tell delegates at the Sixth South African Investment Conference this Tuesday morning that he plans to raise R2 trillion in news fixed investment over the next three years. Or five years, depending on which articles you ... more

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Recent Guests

Tony Leon
Former Democratic Alliance leader, accomplished lawyer
Democratic Alliance
Episode: Cyril, a plodder by day and a cowboy in the dark?
Tara Roos
Parliamentary reporter for BusinessDay
BusinessDay
Episode: Why Helen Zille is unlikely to become Johannesburg’s mayor
Phuthuma Nhleko
Businessman, former MTN chairman/CEO, author
Various including MTN, JSE, BP, Anglo American
Episode: How the vanities of small differences trap Africa
Geordin Hill Lewis
Mayor of Cape Town, leader-in-wuture for the DA
Democratic Alliance
Episode: “You have to get your hand on the steering wheel of state”
Wandile Sihlobo
Agricultural economist, chief economist at Agbiz, and author
Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz)
Episode: Steenhuisen is just following the vaccine rules
Dr. Mathews Phosa
A senior ANC veteran, first premier of Mpumalanga, and influential politician.
ANC
Episode: Renewal? Seriously? How does the ANC cook with rotten eggs?
Jaco Human
CEO of the Industrial Gas Users Association of Southern Africa
Industrial Gas Users Association of Southern Africa
Episode: Can the State step on the gas?
Phillip van Niekerk
Former editor of the Merlin Guardian and current researcher, writer, and consultant living in Washington, DC
None specified
Episode: Can Cyril get a US trade deal over the line?
Chris Yelland
Managing director of EE Business Intelligence, electrical engineer, consultant, analyst, and journalist
EE Business Intelligence
Episode: Jumping Jack Flash just wants gas gas gas

Host

Peter Bruce
Host of frequent interviews focusing on South Africa's political economy and policy news.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Best insight into SA

    Always excellent interviews of prominent & dedicated South Africans who give constructive interpretations of the present situation and will often present great solutions

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #stanford#
    South Africa3 years ago
  • Your speaking is terrible…

    You have access to interviewees one would only dream of but you sound so unenthusiastic. Please work on that, get a speech therapist if need be. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    lavidaNOTA
    South Africa4 years ago
  • Interesting guests, thoughtful discussions

    Interesting guests covering topics and issues in a manner that doesn’t get one unnecessarily stirred up. Rather thoughtful and oddly hopeful

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vikidore
    South Africa5 years ago

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Guests are consistently thoughtful and offer hopeful, constructive perspectives.
Some listeners feel the host could sound more energized during conversations.
Insightful and high-quality interviews with prominent South Africans.

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#14
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Apple Podcasts
#96
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Cyril, a plodder by day and a cowboy in the dark?
Q: What are the plausible scenarios for Ramaphosa now that impeachment is back on the table?
The dominant scenarios discussed include resignation, impeachment by Parliament, or a renewed parliamentary inquiry via the appointed committee, with legal reviews potentially delaying or blocking moves depending on court decisions.
Why Helen Zille is unlikely to become Johannesburg’s mayor
Q: What do you make of the DA's new leadership slate and the impact on Johannesburg?
The new leadership slate signals a broad church with both progressive and liberal factions; it will be challenged to translate that internal diversity into electoral momentum, especially in Johannesburg where coalition dynamics will matter as much as vote shares.
How the vanities of small differences trap Africa
Q: What practical steps can move Africa forward beyond mere talk about unity?
Advocate for the Africa through trade agreement, enable free movement of people, and promote technological leapfrogging in financial services and telecoms; also push for sovereign wealth and beneficiation to keep wealth within the continent.
Steenhuisen is just following the vaccine rules
Q: What challenges are posed by the vaccination of cattle against foot and mouth disease?
The logistical hurdles in vaccinating rapidly and effectively across the diverse provinces with many cattle owners present difficulties.
Steenhuisen is just following the vaccine rules
Q: Is the meat or milk from an infected cow, is it dangerous?
No, there's absolutely no risks to people at this stage.

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The show features high-profile interviews with South Africa's political leaders, economists, and industry thinkers to clarify complex national debates. Episodes cover governance, economic reform, diplomacy, energy strategy, and implications of international events, with a focus on making sense of volatile policy shifts and their real-world impact. The format leans toward candid, long-form discussions that translate dense issues into actionable takeaways for listeners involved in business, policy, and public discourse. A notable strength is its willingness to challenge established narratives through diverse perspectives, from ANC veterans to opposition voices and influential economists.

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2. Tara Roos
3. Phuthuma Nhleko
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5. Wandile Sihlobo
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7. Jaco Human
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