
In this series, we have conversations that South Africans need to hear. Veteran journalist and media personality Ruda Landman has in-depth conversations with Political & Trend Analyst J P Landman, who uses data and facts to cut through the hearsay, conspiracies and misinformation to get to the heart of issues affecting every citizen. Whether it's load shedding, corruption, politics, economics, for... more
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After the Department of Health’s presentation to parliament three weeks ago and the medium-term budget statement last week, NHI is back in the headlines. Let’s see if we can come to grips with where we’re at. It’s a complex topic, so we’re spending a... more
In this episode, JP makes a case for his belief that South Africa has over the last five years shifted from being – or trying to be – a developmental state, to being a partnership state, where government and the private sector work together to build ... more
In a speech a few weeks ago, the outgoing CEO of Capitec cast doubt on the accuracy of the country’s recognition of the informal sector, and therefore the unemployment rate. In this episode, we look at how StatsSA arrive at their figures, and how tha... more
Both South Africa's budget and the president's visit to the White House got a lot of air time recently. After the dust has settled, where do we stand? For more about JP, and to read his newsletter, please visit his website.
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JP’s analysis is so logical, fair, and informative but most of all it’s hopeful! I really enjoy these insights and wish you would post more often.
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JP and Ruda offer to the ground knowledge of politics and economics which make for a must listen to all South Africans. It is clear content with structured thought process and every episode is rewarding
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This series features in-depth discussions centered around pressing issues in South Africa, focusing primarily on politics, economics, and social dynamics. The conversations aim to clarify complex topics such as load shedding, state corruption, and foreign policy, often challenging prevailing misconceptions and misinformation. The hosts utilize data and factual analysis to empower listeners with the knowledge necessary to navigate and critically assess the current socio-political landscape. The format promotes an informed approach to understanding the implications of these issues on the everyday lives of citizens, making it particularly noteworthy as a source for comprehensive insights into national affairs.
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