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Podcasts from the Edge

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South Africa
Democratic Alliance
Cyril Ramaphosa
Economic Policy
African National Congress
ANC
State Of the Nation Address
Roger Jardine
Democratic Alliance (DA)
South African Economy
Election 2024
Matador Butchery
Arcelor Mittal
Liquefied Natural Gas
Unemployment
Small Business
Trade and Industry Competition Department
Gwede Mantashe
Energy Crisis
Energy Policy

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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Latest Episodes

US President Donald Trump’s flash coup in bringing fighting in Gaza to end end on Monday, along with the return of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, may still be on shaky ground but it’s a good moment for South Africa to grab and to reopen its embassy ... more

President Cyril Ramaphosa goes to the US in the next few weeks to address the United Nations General Assembly. But will his trade negotiators currently in Washington have made enough progress by then to allow Ramaphosa to fly from New York to Washing... more

“I do not see imported liquified natural gas as a long-term solution for South Africa or even a base power solution. I see it as a, as a peaking and a balancing solution,” energy analysts Chris Yelland tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts fr... more

South African researcher, author and analyst Prof Richard Calland tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge “ are fatigued by a weak government, by extremely precarious socioeconomic conditions and by a sense of going backwards of n... more

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Recent Guests

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
Emma Louise Powell
Chief Foreign Affairs Spokesman for the Democratic Alliance
Democratic Alliance
Episode: Shooting the Messenger
Dean MacPherson
Minister of Public Works
Episode: When a Trillion Rand might not be enough
Jabulani Sikhakhane
An influential business and financial journalist in South Africa, currently editor of The Conversation and a columnist for Business Day.
The Conversation
Episode: Why Enoch and the Treasury are fair game
Bill Browder
American-born investor and author, campaigner against human rights abuses in Russia
Author of Red Notice and Freezing Order
Episode: "Putin stole too much..."
Martin Kingston
Chairman of Rothschilds in South Africa and leader of B4SA
Rothschilds in South Africa
Episode: What Business Wants from a GNU
Donald MacKay
CEO of XA Global Trade Advisory
Episode: Steel yourself...
Joel Pollak
Conservative American writer and editor, familiar with South Africa, married to a South African, and a possible candidate for ambassador to South Africa.
Make America Great Again movement
Episode: The deal Cyril has to do with Donald

Host

Peter Bruce
Host of Podcasts from the Edge, veteran South African newspaper editor and commentator.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 28 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 Africa3 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 Africa4 years ago

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A source of valuable commentary that helps listeners understand the complexities of politics and society.
Insightful discussions with prominent figures who offer constructive viewpoints on South African issues.
Some criticism regarding the delivery style of interviews, but generally well-received for content quality.

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Apple Podcasts
#17
South Africa/News/News Commentary
Apple Podcasts
#81
China/News/News Commentary
Apple Podcasts
#89
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Jumping Jack Flash just wants gas gas gas
Q: How hard technically is it to plan an energy plan?
Chris emphasizes that while it's technically feasible, the intertwining of ideology and politics complicates the creation of a successful energy plan.
Jumping Jack Flash just wants gas gas gas
Q: What would delay simply planning our energy future?
Chris discusses the complicated process the Integrated Resource Plan has to go through before publication and the government's involvement in making changes to it.
Is Helen Zille bad for the DA brand?
Q: Are you optimistic or pessimistic about the future of the country?
Leon offers a nuanced view, suggesting that while the evidence isn't encouraging for the DA's impact, their role may still prevent worse alternatives from emerging.
Is Helen Zille bad for the DA brand?
Q: What party was that talking then? Was it the same party that later would go to court and win this really quite stunning victory in court?
Leon describes the DA's controversial stance over VAT and suggests the party's internal factions are reflected in its muddled approach during the negotiations.
Is Helen Zille bad for the DA brand?
Q: Do you think the GNU is going to survive? If it does, will the DA be party to it, and will that, in your view, be a good thing?
Tony Leon expresses uncertainty about the GNU's future but notes there's critical feedback indicating a majority believes the DA should stay, suggesting a stable but challenged coalition.

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The content focuses on South Africa's intricate political and social landscape, with interviews featuring key voices from various sectors including government, business, and journalism. Topics frequently explored include international relations, domestic economic challenges, and the impact of global politics on local issues, particularly the influence of prominent figures such as Donald Trump. With a diverse range of guests, the discussions aim to elucidate complex subjects for audiences, providing insightful commentary on recent events and policies, while often reflecting a sense of cautious optimism amidst challenges faced by the nation.

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1. Phillip van Niekerk
2. Chris Yelland
3. Emma Louise Powell
4. Dean MacPherson
5. Jabulani Sikhakhane
6. Bill Browder
7. Martin Kingston
8. Donald MacKay

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