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South Africa fiddles while Poland thrives
In this episode, we discuss how South Africa’s government has fiddled with name changes and heritage issues while the country approaches failed state…
Mar 20
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South Africa "celebrates" Consumer Rights Day while abandoning consumer freedom
In this episode, we discuss the growing tension between consumer protection and consumer freedom in South Africa as World Consumer Rights Day approaches…
Mar 13
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South Africa must stop backing losing Iranian regime
In this episode, we discuss why South Africa continues to support Iran’s ruling regime despite growing unrest, economic pressure, and international…
Mar 6
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Crime stats: bad. Budget: not too bad
Join David Ansara, Martin van Staden and guest Leigh-Ann Hallak as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.
Feb 28
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Army deployed to fight crime, while Russia wages disinformation campaign
Join Martin van Staden, Nicholas Woode-Smith and Ayanda Zulu as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.
Feb 20
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SONA 2026: Recycled promises, more centralisation
Join David Ansara, Martin van Staden and Ayanda Zulu as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.
Feb 13
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Who will lead the Democratic Alliance? And are all elites on the Epstein list?
Join Nicholas Woode-Smith, Zakhele Mthembu and Ayanda Zulu as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.
Feb 6
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Foot-and-mouth disease and financial freedom in an era of state hostility and failure
Join Martin van Staden, Zakhele Mthembu and Ayanda Zulu as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.
Jan 30
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Will Trump invade Greenland, and do Cabinet ministers deserve a pay rise?
Join David Ansara, Martin van Staden and Nicholas Woode-Smith as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.
Jan 23
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Face-off in the Democratic Alliance; SA Navy mutinies during Iran exercise
Join David Ansara, Martin van Staden and Ayanda Zulu as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.
Jan 16
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The United States delivers blow to axis of evil
Join David Ansara, Martin van Staden and Nicholas Woode-Smith as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.
Jan 9
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The US is calling out BEE… and they’re not wrong
Join David Ansara, Martin van Staden and Nicholas Woode-Smith as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.
Dec 6, 2025
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