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Zuma has fallen but the State remains captured

Who is Arthur Fraser? Justice Malala fires things up on the Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's, by explaining how the state is still captured, as shady individuals still pull the strings behind the scenes. 'Oros' Maine has a moment of conscience around being introduced to the Guptas, the…

12 Apr 2018 45 min

Inequality, Winnie, Malema & Zuma

South Africa's inequalities are well known, and sadly getting continually worse. Justice Malala delves into this sobering subject in this week's Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. Thabo Mbeki is taking some heat this week around Winnie Mandela's passing. Malusi Gigaba's lies, Julius Malema's P.E. problems and Jacob Zuma's…

5 Apr 2018 48 min

Are we headed for an early election?

Justice Malala has had a busy time of late, from arguing with Julius Malema to keeping a close look at the latest developments around the EFF trying to oust Athol Trollip. Political parties are looking to become more transparent around their funders, the ANC and the chances of an early…

29 Mar 2018 35 min

SARS, Life Esidimeni & the Land

Is SARS finally getting their house in order? Justice Malala gets things cooking with this hot topic in the latest edition of the Burning Platform, brought to you by Nando's. He doesn't stop there though. He goes deep into the Life Esidimeni story, what is happening with the land issue,…

22 Mar 2018 41 min

Solve the problem!

Tackling hot, political topics head-on... Justice discusses SASSA going to the Constitutional Counrt again and trying to blackmail the judges while extending an illegal contract. He, of course, also has to comment on Bathabile Dlamini and President Ramaphosa. What does he have to say on the big land question? What's…

8 Mar 2018 48 min

The other side of Cyril Ramaphosa

Ivo Vegter steps in for Justice Malala this week on the Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. He starts off hot in describing how everyone's new political darling Cyril Ramaphosa is essentially a hypocritical socialist. Ivo expands on this giving you a very different perspective on SA's new president,…

2 Mar 2018 32 min

Where will the axe fall with the Zuma loyalists?

There is an air of positivity suddenly breezing across South Africa right now. Good things for the South African people, bad things for the Zuma loyalists. Justice Malala puts this all into perspective for you with the Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. You really don't need to go…

19 Feb 2018 39 min

The Last Man Standing

Could this be the week of a President's Zuma's exit? Justice looks into this while advising we should stop applying logic when it comes to Citizen Number One. As "Motion of No Confidence" becomes the buzzword currently being thrown around, Justice also thinks protesting might be the next step. And…

12 Feb 2018 32 min

Man on Fire

A trusty source, in the form of Julius Malema, says that President Zuma will not resign before the State of the Nation Address. Justice looks at that, along with the scenario around every day President Zuma stays in power, Cyril Ramaphosa is depicted as weaker. So what does he have…

5 Feb 2018 35 min

Zuma's legacy begins to fall

The winds of change are really sweeping through as Cyril Ramaphosa starts to clean up Zuma's messes. On a Monday for now, Justice Malala's Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's gets your week fired up with everything you need to know in SA politics. It's a battle to be…

22 Jan 2018 40 min

Ramaphosa takes the Reins

Cyril Ramaphosa has been a busy man as he readies himself to become president of South Africa. He continues to show people he means business, and is looking to start things on time even. The net is tightening on the State Capture crew as action may start to really happen…

18 Jan 2018 45 min

Zuma's Exit Strategy

The Jacob Zuma exit strategy is still the biggest issue for the ANC, with no real win in sight on the issue. Deshnee Subramany steps up to the hot plate for Justice Malala this week, and leaves no stone unturned in bringing you up to speed on matters. What is…

11 Jan 2018 35 min

Ranjeni Munusamy on the ANC NEC

Ranjeni Munusamy steps in for Justice Malala on the final Burning Platform of 2017 brought to you by Nando's. She recaps on the final events of the ANC NEC, Cyril Ramaphosa's closing speech and where the usual suspects stand after this latest chapter in the party's story. nandos · The…

21 Dec 2017 20 min

Zuma's Court Battles & the ANC Conference

Jacob Zuma suffered another big loss in court yesterday. But does this mean anything for a man who thrives on chaos? Justice Malala gets straight to this hot topic on the Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. The ANC conference is taking place this weekend, and the latest high…

14 Dec 2017 44 min

The End of the United ANC as we know it

With the year dying down but politics still heating up, Justice dives into topics such as the Eskom inquiry, the numbers looking good for Cyril, and why he says Meryn Dirks shouldn't be a MP at all. Then, he wraps up with a sobering warning - the ANC conference taking…

7 Dec 2017 38 min

State Capture, the Presidential Race & the Art of Manipulation

Things are moving forward with the state capture debacle, but some roleplayers were sadly suddenly ill this week and couldn't testify. Justice Malala turns up the heat as always, taking you to the heart of all SA's political matters. Brian Molefe's charmed career, the ANC president race, and the art…

30 Nov 2017 42 min

State capture grillings, Zim & Zuma

Is this week's edition of the Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's going to be lemon and herb, or peri-peri? You know it's the latter as Lynne Brown gets a grilling over state capture. Zola Tsotsi revealed some interesting stories behind some interesting meetings. Dr Nkososana Dlamini-Zuma's presidential campaign…

23 Nov 2017 41 min

It's all happening in Zimbabwe as the wheel turns

Justice Malala has a lot on his plate this week in the Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. From corpses on the highway, to the Zimbabwe situation and everything in between, get ready for a fiery session of current affairs. The wheel is starting to turn for those with…

16 Nov 2017 47 min

Power Cuts & Power Struggles

Things are really getting hot around Jacques Pauw's book 'The President's Keepers'. His Johannesburg book launch suspiciously experienced a power cut this week, which sees Justice open up on people losing faith in the state. Jacob Zuma's desire for nuclear and to appease the Russians continues to cause turmoil, plus…

9 Nov 2017 49 min

Bathabile & #BlackMonday

Bathabile Dlamini is in the hot seat again, with her incompetence again proving that she should never have been made a minister. Justice Malala proves this in no uncertain terms on this week's Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. Jacob Zuma's 'other job', money being wasted all over the…

2 Nov 2017 47 min