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Frankly Speaking

Frankly Speaking looks at topical issues through the eyes of young people doing amazing things. Hosts Andrew Levy and Rorisang Tshabalala take on everything from politics to social issues to lifestyle. Join them for a often provocative, sometimes amusing look at the country and world we live in.
Weekly English South Africa Society & Culture · News
163 Episodes
100 – 120

The Khonza Show - Is God a Man or a Woman?

Andrew Levy and Rorisang Tsabalala ask the question - "Is God a man or a woman?" They also ask the slightly more personal question of - "If God did turn out to be female, would that change things for you?" Issues of homosexuality and other "human conditions" also arise.
26 Aug 2015 49 min

The Khonza Show - White vs Black Jail Terms

Do white people get fairer sentences than black people? With Oscar Pistorius being released from prison, Andrew Levy attempts to answer this difficult, but all too important question. Rebecca Davis and Chester Missing give their take.
19 Aug 2015 47 min

The Khonza Show - "Are Women Their Own Worst Enemies?"

Andrew Levy and Rori Tshabalala go into dangerous territory with this topic. Some say they have no right to broach this subject! That's why they invite women to give their say. Film Director Xoliswa Sithole, Marie Claire Editor Aspasia Karras and CNBC Anchor Nosipho Mbanjwa all give their take on…
12 Aug 2015 56 min

The Khonza Show - “What do black people want?”

Rori Tshabalala and Andrew Levy explore what black people expect white people to do to correct the ills of the past. In an effort to move South Africa forward, what needs to happen, what needs to be said, will white people ever really be "let off the hook"? Joining in…
5 Aug 2015 57 min

The Khonza Show - “BEE: How black got rich and white got richer.”

"I am a serious benefactor of Affirmative Action." Andrew and Rorisang are joined by Mzwanele Jimmy Manyi, as they discuss BEE, how blacks and whites have been affected, how the grading works and whether or not corporates are complying or undermining the whole system.
29 Jul 2015 53 min

The Khonza Show - Show Off Show

It's the 'Show Off Show'. Rori and Andrew investigate the point where show offs become narcissists. Joining them for this discussion are a pair of twins from Vuzu's 'Rich Kids'. They also ask the question - "How many selfies does it take to make a narcissist?"
15 Jul 2015 50 min

The Khonza Show - How homophobic are you?

"How homophobic are you?" Yes, we all like to think we are reasonably liberal and open-minded, but when it comes down to the nitty-gritty, when the "gay issue" is right in your face and on your doorstep, how do you really feel?
8 Jul 2015 55 min

The Khonza Show - Some of my best friends are Black/White

Ever hear people say “some of my best friends are black/white” generally just before something racist is said? Andrew and Rori ask - “are we really ourselves amongst friends from different races, what do we leave behind and why”?
1 Jul 2015 52 min

The Khonza Show - Afrikaaners - Victims or Vilains? 24.06.15

Is there a place for Afrikaners in the new South Africa, and is there a place for the new South Africa in Afrikaners? To discuss this Andrew and Rori are joined by Ernst Roets from Afri Forum as well as a young Afrikaner, Hanneke Rauch.
24 Jun 2015 57 min

The Khonza Show - CEO SleepOut 17.06.15

Do you think that the 'CEO SleepOut' is worthwhile? Or is it just a bunch of wealthy people trying to prove that they care? Andrew and Rori are joined by Pheladi Gwangwa who is at the helm of the campaign, as well as a representative from 'Street Sleeper', and finally,…
17 Jun 2015 55 min

The Khonza Show - Bribe Worth Paying 10.06.15

Andrew and Rori look at bribery in general and discuss whether it is justified in certain circumstances. Naturally, the conversation will cover the current FIFA debacle.
10 Jun 2015 53 min

The Khonza Show - Water Wars : Water Is The New Oil

People can live as much as 30 days without food but only seven days without water. There was a time in SA where the thought of rolling blackouts was difficult to imagine. Many experts strongly believe that SA is headed in the same direction with water, except with water we…
3 Jun 2015 55 min

The Khonza Show - Chechela Morago - Are you a coward? 27.05.15

The recent announcement by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on E-tolls has put a spanner in the works of the resistance to E-tolls movement. Now that licences will not be renewed where E-toll bills are outstanding, there is a real sacrifice to be made in pursuit of the ideals for which…
27 May 2015 53 min

The Khonza Show 20.05.15

Is it right or wrong to call homosexuality a sin? Recently, Mmusi Maimane had to quickly seemingly backtrack on preachings where he referred to homosexuality as sin as he faced a backlash for it. Given that SA is a pluralistic society, why is it wrong to be opposed to homosexuality?…
20 May 2015 50 min

The Khonza Show 13.05.15

Soweto residents owe Eskom R3.6bn in unpaid power bills they don't ever intend to pay, compared to R2.6bn owed by the rest of the country. Andrew and Rori speak to the big names of Soweto; Chief Whip of the ANC in Gauteng Brian Hlongwa, leader of the opposition party DA…
13 May 2015 55 min

The Khonza Show 06.05.15

Is the media biased or the public brainwashed? Andrew and Rori look into media bias with Chris Vick and Kay Sexwale, who has recently had some harsh words for Adriaan Basson.
6 May 2015 57 min

The Khonza Show 24.04.15

Andrew and Rori discuss "illegals". Illegal people, illegal substances and illegal laws. They're joined on the line by activist Sidney Luckett.
24 Apr 2015 54 min
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