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Freedom Fanatics

Hosted by the astute and engaging Phila Shongwe, Freedom Fanatics offers thought-provoking, probing, and thoroughly researched content featuring one-on-one conversations with academics, public figures, and thought leaders on economics, public policy, and news events that shape your world.

Phila aims to make the case for liberty at every turn by defending and promoting liberal and democratic values—individualism, non-racialism, and free markets. The hour-long interview format of the show lends itself to doing just that.
Monthly English South Africa Politics · News Commentary
149 Episodes
100 – 120

SA's economy is

Sholan, Alex & David unpack South Africa's GDP (aka Gross Domestic Product) - what it means and what it signals about daily life in SA. The team also show how voucher-based policies can fix SA. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Subscribe on Google Podcasts
21 Sep 2021 17 min

Communism steals your FREEDOM | Freedom FANatics Ep. 16

In this episode of #FreedomFANatics Sholan, Michael and Simpe analyze the threats communism poses to freedom and identify how free speech is the key to fight for your freedom. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE
14 Sep 2021 14 min

The Rule of Law (final part) |Taking The Stand Ep. 15

In this episode of #TakingTheStand, the final episode of the team looking at the rule of law, Hermann and Sara assess whether the rule of law, justice, and freedom in South Africa are still worth fighting for. SPOILER: it totally is. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST ·…
9 Sep 2021 23 min

How much TAX do South Africans PAY? | Burning Questions Ep. 15

In this episode of #BurningQuestions Mbali is joined by Gabriel Crouse who is the Head of Campaigns at the Institute of Race Relations about the extent of the tax burden South Africans face and how taxpayers can hold the government accountable. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST ·…
8 Sep 2021 11 min

It's the ECONOMY, stupid! | Freedom FANatics Ep. 15

Sholan, Alex and Bheki expose bad policies which degrade our economy and identify solutions which could fix the education system immediately! SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE
7 Sep 2021 15 min

What is the rule of LAW | Taking The Stand Ep. 14

In this episode of #TakingTheStand, Hermann and Sara take a look at the final element of the rule of law: international law. What is international law? How does South Africa measure up on its international law obligations? Can international law protect freedom? SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST…
2 Sep 2021 20 min

Who do we VOTE for to SAVE South Africa? | Burning Questions Ep. 14

In this episode of #BurningQuestions, the FAN team looks at two of the big issues in our democracy: why should you vote? And, who should you vote for to save South Africa? Join the discussion to hear the answer! #BurningQuestions #Vote #Policy #Youth #Elections SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON…
1 Sep 2021 16 min

ELECTIONS bring CHANGE, here is the PROOF! | Freedom FANatics Ep. 14

Sholan, Marius & Sara unpack the recent Zambian elections as an indicator of hope for democracy in Africa and also delve into the racial indoctrination happening at South African schools. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS
31 Aug 2021 12 min

What is the rule of LAW | Taking The Stand Ep. 13

In this weeks episode of #TakingTheStand Hermann and Sara take a further look at the core components of #TheRuleOfLaw. This week we look at the idea of a fair trial. What is it? How does it work? Does it exist in South Africa? SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE…
26 Aug 2021 18 min

What is ANC 'Radical Economic Transformation' ? | Burning Questions Ep. 13

On this episode the FAN team discuss what is meant by the term RET - 'Rapid Economic Transformation' and whether the decline of the so-called RET faction of the ANC will improve South Africa's economy in anyway. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS…
25 Aug 2021 10 min

South Africans UNITE while RACE hustlers DIVIDE! | Freedom FANatics Ep. 13

As unemployment rises & corruption runs rampant, the FAN team are joined by Dumo Denga to discuss how you can save South Africa and identify race-hustlers who want to divide people and what their motives might be. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS…
24 Aug 2021 12 min

What is the Rule of LAW? | Part 5 | Taking The Stand Ep. 12

In this episode of #TakingTheStand, Hermann is joined by Sara Gon as they continue looking at the rule of law. Is the law and the courts in South Africa actually resolving disputes? SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE
19 Aug 2021 16 min

Your VOTE can SAVE South Africa | Freedom Fanatics Ep.12

The FAN team EXPOSE myths told by those in POWER and delve into how our current election system works, while looking at the FUTURE of South Africa's electoral system. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE
17 Aug 2021 16 min

Don’t let your vote get STOLEN! | Taking the stand Ep. 11

As the IEC goes to court to postpone the local government election Marius and Sara look at the legal issues around this and what can be done to make sure the election goes ahead so that your voice can be heard. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST ·…
12 Aug 2021 11 min

If not BEE then WHAT? | Burning Questions Ep. 11

On this episode of #BurningQuestions the FAN team is joined by Bheki Mahlobo - an Analyst at the CRA as they discuss what the alternatives are to BEE and specifically NEED (Non-racial Economic Empowerment for the Disadvantaged), a policy developed by The Institute of Race Relations. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY ·…
11 Aug 2021 11 min

VOTING is your SUPERPOWER | Freedom Fanatics Ep. 11

The FAN team discuss how ANC policy continues racist APARTHEID thinking and how voting has the ability to CHANGE the FUTURE. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE
10 Aug 2021 16 min

What is the Rule of LAW? | Part 4 | Taking The Stand Ep.10

In this episode of #TakingTheStand, Hermann is joined by Sara Gon of the IRR to continue FAN's look at the rule of law in South Africa. The focus this time around is on human rights. What are they? Why should we defend them? How can we defend them? SUBSCRIBE ON…
5 Aug 2021 16 min
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