Democracy 101

In a special live edition of Democracy 101, Jack Motlanthe is joined in studio bby entrepreneur and self taught political analyst Xavier Bapoo. The two discuss the political landscape as people make their way to the polls.

Are there any concrete plans to truly save South Africa? Jack Motlanthe is joined by authors Chris Papas and Sandile Mnikathi. Their book, Saving South Africa, chronicles how they have governed as mayor and deputy mayor of uMngeni municipality. They also explain exactly how they plan to bring about change, from local to national government.

Are there any concrete plans to truly save South Africa? Jack Motlanthe is joined by authors Chris Papas and Sandile Mnikathi. Their book, Saving South Africa, chronicles how they have governed as mayor and deputy mayor of uMngeni municipality. They also explain exactly how they plan to bring about change, from local to national government.

Are politically active teenagers the rule or the exception? Joining Gareth and Jack on the show is a remarkable young man who at the age of 19goes toe to toe with our hosts on a variety of issues. Otsile Nkadimeng, executive director of SoWeVote, has no problem sparring with our resident old men.

Are politically active teenagers the rule or the exception? Joining Gareth and Jack on the show is a remarkable young man who at the age of 19goes toe to toe with our hosts on a variety of issues. Otsile Nkadimeng, executive director of SoWeVote, has no problem sparring with our resident old men.

In what condition is South Africa's soul? 3 decades into our democracy do we need to take a moment to look inside? Gareth and Jack are joined by author Oyama Mabandla, who's book titled The Soul of A Nation was the centre of the conversation. The 3 of them dissect the current political landscape and how much responsibility the general society should shoulder.

In what condition is South Africa's soul? 3 decades into our democracy do we need to take a moment to look inside? Gareth and Jack are joined by author Oyama Mabandla, who's book titled The Soul of A Nation was the centre of the conversation. The 3 of them dissect the current political landscape and how much responsibility the general society should shoulder.

Do South Africans truly have autonomy? Gareth and Jack are joined by the leaders of OHM (Organic Humanity Movement), Lauren Evanthia and Matthew Pienaar. The two explain how their over-arching aim is to protect and preserve individual liberty and humanity by instituting what they call a better form of democracy and empowering citizens to hold government accountable.

Do South Africans truly have autonomy? Gareth and Jack are joined by the leaders of OHM (Organic Humanity Movement), Lauren Evanthia and Matthew Pienaar. The two explain how their over-arching aim is to protect and preserve individual liberty and humanity by instituting what they call a better form of democracy and empowering citizens to hold government accountable.

Can you make heads or tails of all the political messaging in the lead up to the elections? To clear up some of the noise surrounding the election, Gareth and Jack are joined by journalist and tv presenter, Lourensa Eckard. The 3 of them navigate the political landscape with Lourensa giving cogent analysis.

Can you make heads or tails of all the political messaging in the lead up to the elections? To clear up some of the noise surrounding the election, Gareth and Jack are joined by journalist and tv presenter, Lourensa Eckard. The 3 of them navigate the political landscape with Lourensa giving cogent analysis.

How far has South Africa fallen and can it recover? This question formed the basis of Gareth and Jack's conversation with Arise South Africa's presidential candidate, Mpho Dagada. Things get heated as they go back and forth about some of the crucial issues facing the country.

How far has South Africa fallen and can it recover? This question formed the basis of Gareth and Jack's conversation with Arise South Africa's presidential candidate, Mpho Dagada. Things get heated as they go back and forth about some of the crucial issues facing the country.

Where do you go if you cannot vote at the voting station you're registered at? Gareth and Jack are joined by Assistant Manager - Outreach at IEC, Moss Pitso to answer that question and more. We also find out what we do with a drunken voter.

Where do you go if you cannot vote at the voting station you're registered at? Gareth and Jack are joined by Assistant Manager - Outreach at IEC, Moss Pitso to answer that question and more. We also find out what we do with a drunken voter.

Author Muzi Kuzwayo joins the team, and his first talking point is the comparison between the state of the country in 1994 vs the state of the country today, under the two different governments. Gareth, Jack and Muzi discuss old vs new ideologies, and the importance for youth to sit in the seats of power.

Author Muzi Kuzwayo joins the team, and his first talking point is the comparison between the state of the country in 1994 vs the state of the country today, under the two different governments. Gareth, Jack and Muzi discuss old vs new ideologies, and the importance for youth to sit in the seats of power.

Politics and Development specialist, Lukhona Mnguni joins Gareth and Jack to detail the Multi-Party Charter, and the conundrum around it. Gareth also asks whether this election will bring any big surprises. Powered by Podcast Party.

Politics and Development specialist, Lukhona Mnguni joins Gareth and Jack to detail the Multi-Party Charter, and the conundrum around it. Gareth also asks whether this election will bring any big surprises. Powered by Podcast Party.

Camilla Bath, a journalist with 20 years’ experience, joins the team to chat about bias and objectivity in a world that’s heavily reliant on news. Camilla touches on the importance of knowing your sources, and how AI generators are “hugely skewed to a Western perspective.” Powered by Podcast Party.

Camilla Bath, a journalist with 20 years’ experience, joins the team to chat about bias and objectivity in a world that’s heavily reliant on news. Camilla touches on the importance of knowing your sources, and how AI generators are “hugely skewed to a Western perspective.” Powered by Podcast Party.

Dan Moyane sits down with Gareth and Jack to reminisce on an era that was brimming with hope and promise for a ‘new South Africa’. Dan touches on the failed promises made by the ruling party, and where to next for “this beautiful country”. Powered by Podcast Party.

Dan Moyane sits down with Gareth and Jack to reminisce on an era that was brimming with hope and promise for a ‘new South Africa’. Dan touches on the failed promises made by the ruling party, and where to next for “this beautiful country”. Powered by Podcast Party.

Xavier Bapoo, a self-taught political analyst, joins Gareth Cliff and Jack Motlanthe as they delve into paid political influencers, the comparison between manifestos and party constitutions, and the influence of major groups on the electoral process. Powered by Podcast Party.

Xavier Bapoo, a self-taught political analyst, joins Gareth Cliff and Jack Motlanthe as they delve into paid political influencers, the comparison between manifestos and party constitutions, and the influence of major groups on the electoral process. Powered by Podcast Party.