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South Africa
African National Congress
South African Elections
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South African Politics
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Basic Income Grant
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ANC
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The Israel-Palestine Conflict
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Jacob Zuma
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After a decade run as South Africa’s first and longest-running online current affairs show, The Burning Platform, launched alongside CliffCentral.com in 2014 with Gareth Cliff and Justice Malala, is levelling up – Level Up with Phumi Mashigo. Phumi a founder host of CliffCentral and current Burning Platform co-anchor, will continue to bring insightful perspectives and questioning with thought lead... more

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Who's profiting from SA’s black market? Who's paying the price? And what will it take to stop the cycle of chaos? Following from our previous Democracy Unplugged panel on crime, host Penuel the Black Pen continues the discussion with Free Market Foun... more

Have you ever thought how the gogo on the side of the road selling her

vegetables or the flower trader at the station is affected by the

decisions made in the legislature regarding trade and industry? Or even

if their voices are ever considered in ... more

Is political interference endemic in South Africa’s governance failures? Dr Simo Lushaba from the Institute of Directors SA and Wayne Duvenage from OUTA joins Phumi Mashigo to unpack the tensions between boards and ministers in state-owned entities. ... more

What is the price of speaking out? Four years after the brutal murder of whistleblower Babita Deokaran the conversation about protection and support for whistleblowers. Phumi Mashigo is joined by social justice activist Tebogo Khaas and whistleblower... more

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Recent Guests

Rosheda Muller
National President of the National Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa
NITASA
Episode: Exclusive interview: Rosheda Muller of National Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa (NITASA)
Tebogo Khaas
Social justice activist
Episode: Whistleblowers: Breaking the Silence | Tebogo Khaas and Martha Ngoye
Martha Ngoye
Whistleblower and social activist
Episode: Whistleblowers: Breaking the Silence | Tebogo Khaas and Martha Ngoye
Ayanda Allie
Member of the Gauteng Legislature and social commentator
Gauteng Legislature
Episode: What Women Want - with Phumi Mashigo, Ayanda Allie & Mandisa Mashego
Mandisa Mashego
Social commentator with a focus on gender issues
Episode: What Women Want - with Phumi Mashigo, Ayanda Allie & Mandisa Mashego
Sam Sole
Investigative journalist and co-founder of AmaBhungane
Episode: Crime, chaos & commissions: What’s really going on in South Africa?
Brooke Goldstein
Founder and director of the Lawfare Project and the End Jew Hatred Movement, a human rights fighter, lawyer, author, and filmmaker.
Lawfare Project
Episode: Freedom, force and the Middle East's future | Level Up with Phumi Mashigo
Solly Moeng
Politician and member of Action SA
Action SA
Episode: Promises and Pitfalls... GNU in Review with Action SA's Solly Moeng #LevelUp
Elaaheh Jamali
Iranian activist and commentator
Episode: Is this the countdown to chaos? Iran, Israel and US conflict explained

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Phumi Mashigo
Co-anchor and host known for bringing insightful perspectives and engaging discussions with thought leaders on critical societal issues.

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Apple Podcasts
#37
South Africa/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#175
South Africa/News

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Exclusive interview: Rosheda Muller of National Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa (NITASA)
Q: Do you feel that being incorporated in a more formalized way, do you feel that it would be a benefit to your members or it may take away from your members?
It could be beneficial, but there are concerns over the bureaucracy that could hinder informal traders.
Exclusive interview: Rosheda Muller of National Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa (NITASA)
Q: What are some of the struggles that you find your members are faced with, across the country?
The informal traders face challenges from municipalities, lacking support, and harsh regulations, particularly with the tobacco bill.
Exclusive interview: Rosheda Muller of National Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa (NITASA)
Q: How do those in the informal sector, how do they become part of this network?
They can apply to be a member of NITASA through their website.
SA’s Illicit Economy
Q: How would you view the relationship of minimum wage versus the massive illicit economy?
Chad noted that South Africa's geographic position makes it a transshipment point for narcotics, driving demand for illegal drugs and creating a moral decay.
SA’s Illicit Economy
Q: Do you think the government is orchestrating these problems so that they benefit from these problems?
Chad indicated that there are bad actors in the government who may be complicit in the illicit economy, hinting at a level of corruption and a lack of accountability.

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Structured as a platform for critical discourse, episodes examine pressing societal issues with a focus on politics, governance, and the socio-economic landscape in South Africa. The content covers a variety of themes including accountability in state-owned entities, the complexities of the illicit economy, and women's rights, appealing to listeners interested in social justice and activism. Notable for featuring both experts and activists, the discussions often emphasize real-life implications of legislative actions and political decisions on everyday citizens. This podcast is likely to resonate with those keen on understanding the intricacies of contemporary South African issues.

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2. Tebogo Khaas
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5. Mandisa Mashego
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