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Celebrating Tax Freedom Day 2026
Join Nicholas Woode-Smith, David Ansara, Martin van Staden and Ayanda Zulu as they unpack some of the most pressing issues of the week.
23 hrs ago
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Race quotas for lawyers; mob justice for migrants?
Join Nicholas Woode-Smith, Zakhele Mthembu and Ayanda Zulu as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.
May 8
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Freedom Day Without Freedom, Workers’ Day Without Work?
In this episode, we discuss how, as South Africa marks Freedom Day and Workers' Day this week, the reality facing millions tells a very different story.
Apr 30
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Julius Malema's Lenient Sentence; and Will Expelling Immigrants Lead to More Local Jobs?
Join Martin van Staden, Zakhele Mthembu, and Ayanda Zulu as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.
Apr 17
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South Africa’s Government wants your money, your children, your future
Join Martin van Staden, Nicholas Woode-Smith, Zakhele Mthembu and Ayanda Zulu as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.
Apr 11
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Ratepayers fleeced in Joburg and NMB while fuel levy fleeces us all
Join Martin van Staden, Zakhele Mthembu and Ayanda Zulu as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.
Apr 2
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Six years after lockdown, the state still wants more control
Join Martin Van Staden, Nicholas Woode-Smith, Zakhele Mthembu and Ayanda Zulu as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.
Mar 27
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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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