The Burning Platform - Level Up

The failing state of South Africa

Justice starts off on the hot topic of municipalities falling to pieces in South Africa, and how communities are being laid to waste. Are the EFF getting a free ride in the press? Their fascist and racist behaviour is becoming all too commonplace as they seem to carry on with…

7 Jun 2018 51 min

A Lesson in Politics 101

Last week SA Express was forced to shut down its operations after having numerous planes grounded and staff walkouts. The Sunday Times then reported that a virtually unknown music promoter was handed a three-year tender to provide fuel to the airline for a cool R2.4 billion. How does this all…

31 May 2018 50 min

What's happening with the land?

The ANC's big land reform discussion has revealed some interesting stories. Justice Malala was present to take them all in, and hear from the various powers that be on what the steps forward are going to be. The ANC's use of poor people's money for political purposes comes to the…

24 May 2018 50 min

Supra's shenanigans & the DA's dilemmas

Justice Malala stokes the flames of South African politics like no other. And as always he is given quite a menu to go through. Despite stepping down, Supra Mahumapelo is still making the news for the wrong reasons. The DA's plans are being questioned more than ever over the Patricia…

17 May 2018 29 min

What's happening in the DA?

Is the DA imploding? It would appear so as the Patricia De Lille situation sinks to a new low, and the general public is still left mostly uncertain as to whom is running the show there. Supra Mahumapelo is playing the in and out game, the ANC's situation in the…

10 May 2018 54 min

Old dogs don't want to learn new tricks

There was little to take out of the May Day speeches from the politicians, least of all Blade Nzimande's. Justice addresses this, and what the future of COSATU may hold as they lose relevance and support. Gareth and Justice take stock of 24 years of freedom in South Africa, and…

3 May 2018 50 min

Whose Cattle is it Anyway?

Justice Malala ignites another edition of the Burning Platform - presented by Nando's - by addressing Jacob Zuma's cattle acquisition. Was it a gift from Supra, or something more sinister? Cyril Ramaphosa's constant fight to keep the ANC unified, Julius Malema's big political waiting game, and what the Zuma faction…

26 Apr 2018 39 min

Is Malema's life in danger?

Justice is on holiday this week, but things are as hot as ever in the world of current affairs with Pauli van Wyk. What's happening with the Public Protector right now? Pauli discusses how fit she is for office, before moving on to the political strife of Supra Mahumapelo. Julius…

19 Apr 2018 21 min

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