Podcast Party The Burning Platform - Level Up

The Burning Platform - Level Up

After a decade run as South Africa’s first and longest-running online current affairs show, The Burning Platform, launched alongside CliffCentral.com in 2014 with Gareth Cliff and Justice Malala, is levelling up – Level Up with Phumi Mashigo. Phumi a founder host of CliffCentral and current Burning Platform co-anchor, will continue to bring insightful perspectives and questioning with thought leaders, politicians and social commentators on the critical issues that affect our lives. Podcasts available on Podcast Party app, website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms.
Weekly English South Africa Politics · News
642 Episodes
220 – 240

Being a Whistleblower in South Africa

Is there any incentive to become a whistleblower? Lukhanyo Calata, Solly Moeng, and Athol Williams unpack the reality of being a whistleblower in South Africa. They share their personal experiences of the consequences of doing the ‘right thing’. The Burning Platform
25 Aug 2022 57 min

Being a Whistleblower in South Africa

Is there any incentive to become a whistleblower? Lukhanyo Calata, Solly Moeng, and Athol Williams unpack the reality of being a whistleblower in South Africa. They share their personal experiences of the consequences of doing the ‘right thing’. The Burning Platform The Burning Platform
25 Aug 2022 57 min

Crime in South Africa

Dr Gerard Labuschagne and Gideon Joubert join the show to discuss crime and violence in South Africa. They look at the tavern shootings, kidnappings, personal security, and the state of policing in general. Plus, some tips on how to improve your personal safety. The Burning Platform
18 Aug 2022 58 min

Crime in South Africa

Dr Gerard Labuschagne and Gideon Joubert join the show to discuss crime and violence in South Africa. They look at the tavern shootings, kidnappings, personal security, and the state of policing in general. Plus, some tips on how to improve your personal safety. The Burning Platform The Burning Platform
18 Aug 2022 58 min

The Big Businesses Keeping ANC in Power

Nicole Fritz is the executive director of The Helen Suzman Foundation and she joins the team to unpack some of the latest political news that includes the basic income grant, public protector impeachment process, the Zimbabwe exemption permit termination, and our legal challenges. The Burning Platform
11 Aug 2022 56 min

The Big Businesses Keeping ANC in Power

Nicole Fritz is the executive director of The Helen Suzman Foundation and she joins the team to unpack some of the latest political news that includes the basic income grant, public protector impeachment process, the Zimbabwe exemption permit termination, and our legal challenges. The Burning Platform The Burning Platform
11 Aug 2022 56 min

Is the ANC Delusional?

Libertarian and founder of the ManPatria Podcast, Dumo Denga joins the show to have a candid discussion about the latest political news. The team delves into an ANC conspiracy theory, wealth tax, and Europe experiencing massive power issues. The Burning Platform
4 Aug 2022 56 min

Is the ANC Delusional?

Libertarian and founder of the ManPatria Podcast, Dumo Denga joins the show to have a candid discussion about the latest political news. The team delves into an ANC conspiracy theory, wealth tax, and Europe experiencing massive power issues. The Burning Platform The Burning Platform
4 Aug 2022 56 min

The Cost of Raising Interest Rates

Business news anchor at the SABC, Nastassia Arendse, and analyst, Mighti Jamie, join the show to discuss why governments keep increasing interest rates, the impact of inflation on the average Joe, and innovative policies that need to be considered in order to stimulate economic growth. The Burning Platform
28 Jul 2022 55 min

The Cost of Raising Interest Rates

Business news anchor at the SABC, Nastassia Arendse, and analyst, Mighti Jamie, join the show to discuss why governments keep increasing interest rates, the impact of inflation on the average Joe, and innovative policies that need to be considered in order to stimulate economic growth. The Burning Platform The Burning…
28 Jul 2022 55 min

The Shifting Hands of Politics

This week the team is joined by the Deputy CEO of AfriForum, Ernst Roets, to unpack what Afriforum does and stands for. They also discuss the decline of America, the alarmingly high unemployment rate in South Africa, and the outrageous violence that South Africans are experiencing. The Burning Platform
21 Jul 2022 57 min

The Shifting Hands of Politics

This week the team is joined by the Deputy CEO of AfriForum, Ernst Roets, to unpack what Afriforum does and stands for. They also discuss the decline of America, the alarmingly high unemployment rate in South Africa, and the outrageous violence that South Africans are experiencing. The Burning Platform The…
21 Jul 2022 57 min

The Decay of the Police Force

Ian Cameron wasn’t told to “shut up” or “get out”! He and Kanthan Pillay join the team to talk about the work that Action Society does, the ground level realities of violent crime in South Africa, and more. The Burning Platform
14 Jul 2022 55 min

The Decay of the Police Force

Ian Cameron wasn’t told to “shut up” or “get out”! He and Kanthan Pillay join the team to talk about the work that Action Society does, the ground level realities of violent crime in South Africa, and more. The Burning Platform The Burning Platform
14 Jul 2022 55 min

The Politican Saviour Complex

Leeto Nthoba joins the team to unpack the latest political issues, including governance in South Africa, politicians having a saviour complex, the Enyobeni saga and more. The Burning Platform
7 Jul 2022 57 min

The Politican Saviour Complex

Leeto Nthoba joins the team to unpack the latest political issues, including governance in South Africa, politicians having a saviour complex, the Enyobeni saga and more. The Burning Platform The Burning Platform
7 Jul 2022 57 min

The lowdown on Private Prosecutions

Barry Bateman is a journalist who really needs no introduction, having worked at EWN and eNCA - he is now Afriforum’s Private Prosecution Unit communications manager. He joins the show to talk about the WaterKloof Air Force Base landing story (which he broke), the state of Eskom, Afriforum’s border watch…
30 Jun 2022 56 min

The lowdown on Private Prosecutions

Barry Bateman is a journalist who really needs no introduction, having worked at EWN and eNCA - he is now Afriforum’s Private Prosecution Unit communications manager. He joins the show to talk about the WaterKloof Air Force Base landing story (which he broke), the state of Eskom, Afriforum’s border watch…
30 Jun 2022 56 min

Inside South Africa's Secret Deal

Award-winning journalist Karyn Maughan joins the show to talk about her new book ‘Nuclear - Inside South Africa's Secret Deal’, the state capture report and judge President John Hlophe’s pending impeachment. The Burning Platform
23 Jun 2022 57 min

Inside South Africa's Secret Deal

Award-winning journalist Karyn Maughan joins the show to talk about her new book ‘Nuclear - Inside South Africa's Secret Deal’, the state capture report and judge President John Hlophe’s pending impeachment. The Burning Platform The Burning Platform
23 Jun 2022 57 min
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