Democracy 101

Who to vote for?

In a special live edition of Democracy 101, Jack Motlanthe is joined in studio bby entrepreneur and self taught political analyst Xavier Bapoo. The two discuss the political landscape as people make their way to the polls.

29 May 2024 2 hr 04 min

Saving South Africa

Are there any concrete plans to truly save South Africa? Jack Motlanthe is joined by authors Chris Papas and Sandile Mnikathi. Their book, Saving South Africa, chronicles how they have governed as mayor and deputy mayor of uMngeni municipality. They also explain exactly how they plan to bring about change,…

8 May 2024 32 min

Saving South Africa

Are there any concrete plans to truly save South Africa? Jack Motlanthe is joined by authors Chris Papas and Sandile Mnikathi. Their book, Saving South Africa, chronicles how they have governed as mayor and deputy mayor of uMngeni municipality. They also explain exactly how they plan to bring about change,…

8 May 2024 32 min

Democracy 101 : First Time Voters

Are politically active teenagers the rule or the exception? Joining Gareth and Jack on the show is a remarkable young man who at the age of 19goes toe to toe with our hosts on a variety of issues. Otsile Nkadimeng, executive director of SoWeVote, has no problem sparring with our…

30 Apr 2024 57 min

Democracy 101 : First Time Voters

Are politically active teenagers the rule or the exception? Joining Gareth and Jack on the show is a remarkable young man who at the age of 19goes toe to toe with our hosts on a variety of issues. Otsile Nkadimeng, executive director of SoWeVote, has no problem sparring with our…

30 Apr 2024 57 min

Save our souls

In what condition is South Africa's soul? 3 decades into our democracy do we need to take a moment to look inside? Gareth and Jack are joined by author Oyama Mabandla, who's book titled The Soul of A Nation was the centre of the conversation. The 3 of them dissect…

23 Apr 2024 45 min

Save our souls

In what condition is South Africa's soul? 3 decades into our democracy do we need to take a moment to look inside? Gareth and Jack are joined by author Oyama Mabandla, who's book titled The Soul of A Nation was the centre of the conversation. The 3 of them dissect…

23 Apr 2024 45 min

Decentralised visions

Do South Africans truly have autonomy? Gareth and Jack are joined by the leaders of OHM (Organic Humanity Movement), Lauren Evanthia and Matthew Pienaar. The two explain how their over-arching aim is to protect and preserve individual liberty and humanity by instituting what they call a better form of democracy…

16 Apr 2024 58 min

Decentralised visions

Do South Africans truly have autonomy? Gareth and Jack are joined by the leaders of OHM (Organic Humanity Movement), Lauren Evanthia and Matthew Pienaar. The two explain how their over-arching aim is to protect and preserve individual liberty and humanity by instituting what they call a better form of democracy…

16 Apr 2024 58 min

Democracy 101 : Perspective pulse

Can you make heads or tails of all the political messaging in the lead up to the elections? To clear up some of the noise surrounding the election, Gareth and Jack are joined by journalist and tv presenter, Lourensa Eckard. The 3 of them navigate the political landscape with Lourensa…

9 Apr 2024 56 min

Democracy 101 : Perspective pulse

Can you make heads or tails of all the political messaging in the lead up to the elections? To clear up some of the noise surrounding the election, Gareth and Jack are joined by journalist and tv presenter, Lourensa Eckard. The 3 of them navigate the political landscape with Lourensa…

9 Apr 2024 56 min

Democracy 101: Can South Africa arise?

How far has South Africa fallen and can it recover? This question formed the basis of Gareth and Jack's conversation with Arise South Africa's presidential candidate, Mpho Dagada. Things get heated as they go back and forth about some of the crucial issues facing the country.

2 Apr 2024 1 hr 01 min

Democracy 101: Can South Africa arise?

How far has South Africa fallen and can it recover? This question formed the basis of Gareth and Jack's conversation with Arise South Africa's presidential candidate, Mpho Dagada. Things get heated as they go back and forth about some of the crucial issues facing the country.

2 Apr 2024 1 hr 01 min

Democracy 101 : IEC

Where do you go if you cannot vote at the voting station you're registered at? Gareth and Jack are joined by Assistant Manager - Outreach at IEC, Moss Pitso to answer that question and more. We also find out what we do with a drunken voter.

27 Mar 2024 42 min

Democracy 101 : IEC

Where do you go if you cannot vote at the voting station you're registered at? Gareth and Jack are joined by Assistant Manager - Outreach at IEC, Moss Pitso to answer that question and more. We also find out what we do with a drunken voter.

27 Mar 2024 42 min

Democracy 101 : Progress regressing?

Author Muzi Kuzwayo joins the team, and his first talking point is the comparison between the state of the country in 1994 vs the state of the country today, under the two different governments. Gareth, Jack and Muzi discuss old vs new ideologies, and the importance for youth to sit…

19 Mar 2024 1 hour

Democracy 101 : Progress regressing?

Author Muzi Kuzwayo joins the team, and his first talking point is the comparison between the state of the country in 1994 vs the state of the country today, under the two different governments. Gareth, Jack and Muzi discuss old vs new ideologies, and the importance for youth to sit…

19 Mar 2024 1 hour

The Elephant in the Room

Politics and Development specialist, Lukhona Mnguni joins Gareth and Jack to detail the Multi-Party Charter, and the conundrum around it. Gareth also asks whether this election will bring any big surprises. Powered by Podcast Party.

12 Mar 2024 1 hr 04 min

The Elephant in the Room

Politics and Development specialist, Lukhona Mnguni joins Gareth and Jack to detail the Multi-Party Charter, and the conundrum around it. Gareth also asks whether this election will bring any big surprises. Powered by Podcast Party.

12 Mar 2024 1 hr 04 min

Garbage In, Garbage Out

Camilla Bath, a journalist with 20 years’ experience, joins the team to chat about bias and objectivity in a world that’s heavily reliant on news. Camilla touches on the importance of knowing your sources, and how AI generators are “hugely skewed to a Western perspective.” Powered by Podcast Party.

29 Feb 2024 56 min