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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
650 Episodes
300 – 320

The State of Corruption

The team is joined by Prof Bonang Mohale and friend to the show Phumlani Majozi, as they talk about the recent political news which includes coalitions of parties, the anticipated Covid-19 fourth wave, the decline of the ANC and what it means for South Africa. The Burning Platform
25 Nov 2021 53 min

The State of Corruption

The team is joined by Prof Bonang Mohale and friend to the show Phumlani Majozi, as they talk about the recent political news which includes coalitions of parties, the anticipated Covid-19 fourth wave, the decline of the ANC and what it means for South Africa. The Burning Platform The Burning…
25 Nov 2021 53 min

There’s Politics Everywhere

Rorisang Tshabalala and Sara Gon join the team to speak about loadshedding, local government coalitions, the reaction to FW de Klerk’s death, the Miss SA Israel debacle and more. The Burning Platform
18 Nov 2021 57 min

There’s Politics Everywhere

Rorisang Tshabalala and Sara Gon join the team to speak about loadshedding, local government coalitions, the reaction to FW de Klerk’s death, the Miss SA Israel debacle and more. The Burning Platform The Burning Platform
18 Nov 2021 57 min

Welkom Horror Stories

Leeto Nthoba - who is no stranger to the show - shares some horrific stories from Welkom that leave Phumi and Gareth wondering what the way forward could be. They then get into electricity and the loadshedding mess we are facing. The Burning Platform
11 Nov 2021 1 hour

Welkom Horror Stories

Leeto Nthoba - who is no stranger to the show - shares some horrific stories from Welkom that leave Phumi and Gareth wondering what the way forward could be. They then get into electricity and the loadshedding mess we are facing. The Burning Platform The Burning Platform
11 Nov 2021 1 hour

Election Day Review

Siv Ngesi and Dumo Denga join the team to have a candid conversation about the recent local elections that took place. They look at why people didn’t vote, future coalitions that will have to take place, and how the IEC can do better to educate people on how to vote…
4 Nov 2021 57 min

Election Day Review

Siv Ngesi and Dumo Denga join the team to have a candid conversation about the recent local elections that took place. They look at why people didn’t vote, future coalitions that will have to take place, and how the IEC can do better to educate people on how to vote…
4 Nov 2021 57 min

Why you should Vote

We kickstart the show with Kanthan Pillay and Phumi Mashigo sharing their thoughts and opinions on what took place on The Burning Platform last week. The team then has a candid conversation about the upcoming local elections, their predictions, and voicing the importance of getting out and voting! The Burning…
28 Oct 2021 58 min

Why you should Vote

We kickstart the show with Kanthan Pillay and Phumi Mashigo sharing their thoughts and opinions on what took place on The Burning Platform last week. The team then has a candid conversation about the upcoming local elections, their predictions, and voicing the importance of getting out and voting! The Burning…
28 Oct 2021 58 min

OneSA vs The DA

One South Africa’s national spokeswoman, Mudzuli Rakhivhane, and Federal Leader of the Democratic Alliance, John Steenhuisen, join Gareth to share their thoughts on coalitions, how we should vote in the upcoming local elections, and their stance on racial issues in the country. Nando's · The Burning Platform
21 Oct 2021 59 min

OneSA vs The DA

One South Africa’s national spokeswoman, Mudzuli Rakhivhane, and Federal Leader of the Democratic Alliance, John Steenhuisen, join Gareth to share their thoughts on coalitions, how we should vote in the upcoming local elections, and their stance on racial issues in the country. Nando's · The Burning Platform The Burning Platform
21 Oct 2021 59 min

Candidates & Coalitions

Dr Makhosi Khosa (ActionSA’s eThekwini mayoral candidate), alongside Colleen Makhubele (COPE’s Johannesburg mayoral candidate), join the team to elaborate on why we should vote for them, if coalitions are an option for them, and the current state of South Africa. Nando's · The Burning Platform
14 Oct 2021 54 min

Candidates & Coalitions

Dr Makhosi Khosa (ActionSA’s eThekwini mayoral candidate), alongside Colleen Makhubele (COPE’s Johannesburg mayoral candidate), join the team to elaborate on why we should vote for them, if coalitions are an option for them, and the current state of South Africa. Nando's · The Burning Platform The Burning Platform
14 Oct 2021 54 min

Welkom Campaigning Drama

Leeto Nthoba shares some wild Welkom election campaigning stories, and Sihle 'Big Daddy Liberty' Ngobese also joins the team to discuss why he believes politicians are trash, election campaigning, Chief Justice nomination and much more! Nando's · The Burning Platform
7 Oct 2021 54 min

Welkom Campaigning Drama

Leeto Nthoba shares some wild Welkom election campaigning stories, and Sihle 'Big Daddy Liberty' Ngobese also joins the team to discuss why he believes politicians are trash, election campaigning, Chief Justice nomination and much more! Nando's · The Burning Platform The Burning Platform
7 Oct 2021 54 min

Would Madiba vote for the DA?

Kanthan Pillay and Rob Hersov - a South African entrepreneur and private investor, whose recent video titled 'If Madiba were alive today, he would vote DA' has been getting a lot of attention - join the team to discuss the upcoming election, possible party coalitions and China's mounting debt crisis…
30 Sep 2021 55 min

Would Madiba vote for the DA?

Kanthan Pillay and Rob Hersov - a South African entrepreneur and private investor, whose recent video titled 'If Madiba were alive today, he would vote DA' has been getting a lot of attention - join the team to discuss the upcoming election, possible party coalitions and China's mounting debt crisis…
30 Sep 2021 55 min

Electile Dysfunction

Ray Hartley joins the team to talk about the upcoming election... what will voters say about the divided ANC? Why are so many young people disinterested in voting? Plus, Zuma and the Constitutional Court, Joe Biden and lots more. Nando's · The Burning Platform
23 Sep 2021 55 min

Electile Dysfunction

Ray Hartley joins the team to talk about the upcoming election... what will voters say about the divided ANC? Why are so many young people disinterested in voting? Plus, Zuma and the Constitutional Court, Joe Biden and lots more. Nando's · The Burning Platform The Burning Platform
23 Sep 2021 55 min
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