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Gigaba's Budget dissected

Following Minister Gigaba's first medium-term budget policy statement in parliament, Justice Malala and Anthea Gardner partner up to comment on it. From the tax increase, selling the Telkom stake, new SAA CEO and state-owned enterprises, nothing is left undiscussed. And with the interest rate rising too, what are South Africans…

26 Oct 2017 1 hr 01 min

The Reshuffle & the Russian Deal

The one that stabs you, while he laughs with you... no, this is not Justice Malala, but rather Jacob Zuma, the fiery subject of this week's Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. The cabinet reshuffle shows the urgency of the nuclear deal with Russia, with many believing that Zuma…

19 Oct 2017 43 min

Never Fear When Justice Is Near

Never fear when Justice is near… especially when he is armed with the latest on Minister Mbalula’s Dubai troubles, Gwede Mantashe releasing the branch delegate numbers and the new Democratic Alliance leader in the Western Cape. Nando's · The Burning Platform

12 Oct 2017 34 min

The Burning Platform - African National Chaos

There's fresh chaos in the ANC as their Eastern Cape conference meets up. Justice gets his thoughts on this off his chest on the Burning Platform presented by Nando's. What will December look like for the ANC? Well find out here as Justice feels the infighting is spreading rapidly throughout…

5 Oct 2017 29 min

Shaun Abrahams, Fikile's followers & NDZ's campaign

What’s another hot political week without Oros, the Guptas and Shaun Abrahams in the news? While Minister Fikile Mbalula celebrates one million Twitter followers, Justice Malala has a few choice words for him. He also breaks down what politicians should learn from the Ahmed Timon inquest. Find out the latest…

28 Sep 2017 29 min

KPMG, the Guptas & other 'Berning' issues

Just what did KPMG do? Justice Malala unpacks the whole fiasco with the auditing firm and the Guptas in a fiery episode of the Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. Those involved with the Guptas are getting punished, but what about the Guptas themselves? What's happening with the ANC…

21 Sep 2017 51 min

We need to be angry!

After it's revealed that Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi has hired nine of her relatives, Justice has a message to the public - we need to be angry. He also looks at the busy week President Zuma AKA '783' has been having, in and out of court. And…

14 Sep 2017 23 min

A New Political Party within the ANC?

There's news to break - Justice discusses the emergence of a new political party from within the ANC! Hear his views, as well, on the Ramaphosa smear campaigns that have fallen flat, South Africa's GDP number going up and Sindiso Magaqa and the violence of politics in KZN. The Burning…

7 Sep 2017 35 min

Duduzane & Edward Zuma

Justice Malala douses this week's political fires by looking at the Hawks telling Trevor Manuel and Jabu Moleketi to provide affidavits about SARS' "rogue unit", the investigation of "Pravin's" Integrated Financial Management System, and South Africa's lack of consequence. Justice also chimes in on OxFamSA labelling South Africa as 'one…

1 Sep 2017 30 min

Poverty Stats & Other Failures

Justice Malala is back and firing on the Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. The poverty figures recently released in South Africa are yet another damning indictment on a government continuing to fail the people of this country. Justice's perspective are key here, along with his take on other…

24 Aug 2017 43 min

Pauli van Wyk

The Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's is always bringing you the hottest in local affairs. This week Pauli van Wyk turns up the heat on Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, and how she is missing in action post her big loss in court. Bob Mugabe getting his wife Grace…

17 Aug 2017 16 min

Secret Ballots & Succession

The Burning Platform, fired up by Nando's, sees Justice Malala fan the flames of the parliamentary secret ballot discussion. The ANC won't vote against the ANC, but there is more to it than this, as the numbers don't help the opposition. The race to take over from Jacob Zuma as…

4 Aug 2017 46 min

Levels of Corruption

The stories of corruption and greed don't rest, and neither does Justice Malala. Hot as ever on the Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's, Justice talks about the levels of corruption exercised by Brian Molefe, the issues around Trillian Capital and how easily the dots join around key role…

20 Jul 2017 48 min

Flip-Flopping & Death Threats

Busisiwe Mkhwebane has an art Justice can only simply describe as 'the flip-flop'. Following the SACP conference which President Zuma wasn't invited to, Justice also explains how it was the perfect opportunity for Deputy President Ramaphosa to find his backbone. With the team involved, they also discuss death threats to…

13 Jul 2017 48 min

ANC's Policy Conference

Justice Malala tried, but he couldn't find anything positive to take away from the ANC's policy conference. On the Burning Platform brought to you Nando's he elaborates on this latest ANC disaster. The party's problems are more apparent than ever, but there are no solutions in sight, nor any signs…

6 Jul 2017 39 min

Party Conferences & Land Claims

The ANC are having a policy conference... it may be boring, but Justice Malala puts the fire into the subject on the Burning Platform, brought to you by Nando's. The party stalwarts seem against this conference, potentially creating fresh rifts within the ruling party. The process of claiming land in…

29 Jun 2017 48 min

It's a Lituation

The political climate is making it hard to operate in SA, Justice breaks down what this means for business and citizens alike. Busisiwe Mkhwebane has a lot on her mind. Why is she linked to a Holocaust denier? He also chronicles the actions of the public protector, as well as…

22 Jun 2017 47 min

DA Talk

Justice Malala gets the Burning Platform going with DA talk. Helen Zille apologised for the tweets, but what does the whole incident mean for the DA going forward. Are there two DAs? How will the ANC capitalise on this weakness in the opposition party? Hlaudi Motsoeneng and Ben Ngubane leaving…

14 Jun 2017 35 min

Presidential race

It's never a quiet week on the Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. Justice Malala gives you an idea about Jacob Zuma's future and the presidential race outside of him. While the ANC look unsettled, the DA are in disarray but the EFF are cashing in with some straight…

9 Jun 2017 28 min

ANC NEC recap

Is this a chilled week in South African politics? When you have Justice Malala cutting to the chase, this is never the case. Jacob Zuma may still be in charge, but the heat is not off him as Justice points out recapping on the ANC NEC and other affairs linked…

1 Jun 2017 38 min