Democracy 101

What are the possible future scenarios for South Africa politically? Gareth Cliff and Jack Motlanthe speak to Greg Mills and Ray Hartley about their new book, ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly’. They speak about what is required for a ‘Good’ outcome, discuss the ‘Bad’ scenario… and how difficult it is to get out of it. They also talk about how we are curre...

What are the possible future scenarios for South Africa politically? Gareth Cliff and Jack Motlanthe speak to Greg Mills and Ray Hartley about their new book, ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly’. They speak about what is required for a ‘Good’ outcome, discuss the ‘Bad’ scenario… and how difficult it is to get out of it. They also talk about how we are currently living in the ‘Ugly’ scenario, with th...

Gareth Cliff and Jack Motlanthe speak to James Aphane, Electoral Operations Manager at the IEC and Matsobane Nkoko, the IEC’s Party Funding Manager about how party funding works and the operation of the election. They also discuss the challenge of fitting all the political parties on the ballot and new technology being used for the first time in 2024. Powered by Podcast Party.

Gareth Cliff and Jack Motlanthe speak to James Aphane, Electoral Operations Manager at the IEC and Matsobane Nkoko, the IEC’s Party Funding Manager about how party funding works and the operation of the election. They also discuss the challenge of fitting all the political parties on the ballot and new technology being used for the first time in 2024. Powered by Podcast Party.

Gareth Cliff and Jack Motlanthe speak to Dr Frans Cronje of the Social Research Foundation about their latest findings. In a wide-ranging conversation, they cover the rising level of protests, what happens when protest action peaks, and why many young people are reluctant to vote. They also discuss what the research says about current support for political parties, and what may lie in the ANC&rsqu...

Gareth Cliff and Jack Motlanthe speak to Dr Frans Cronje of the Social Research Foundation about their latest findings. In a wide-ranging conversation, they cover the rising level of protests, what happens when protest action peaks, and why many young people are reluctant to vote. They also discuss what the research says about current support for political parties, and what may lie in the ANC&rsqu...

Advocate Mark Oppenheimer joins Gareth Cliff and Jack Motlanthe to discuss the history and basics of the concept of democracy.

Advocate Mark Oppenheimer joins Gareth Cliff and Jack Motlanthe to discuss the history and basics of the concept of democracy.

Gareth and Jack kick off the first episode of Democracy 101 of 2024 with Duma ‘The Intern’. Duma is currently leading the Voter Voices in Politics movement at CliffCentral, which asks the youth of South Africa some hard questions and encourages thought-provoking conversations about the upcoming elections.

Gareth and Jack kick off the first episode of Democracy 101 of 2024 with Duma ‘The Intern’. Duma is currently leading the Voter Voices in Politics movement at CliffCentral, which asks the youth of South Africa some hard questions and encourages thought-provoking conversations about the upcoming elections.

Has Jacob Zuma just thrown the biggest spanner in the works with his support for the MK party? Gareth and Bakh’abantu are joined by Wayne Sussman, an independent election analyst. Together, they analyse the upcoming elections, looking ahead to where our current government might stand in 2024.

Has Jacob Zuma just thrown the biggest spanner in the works with his support for the MK party? Gareth and Bakh’abantu are joined by Wayne Sussman, an independent election analyst. Together, they analyse the upcoming elections, looking ahead to where our current government might stand in 2024.

Gareth and Bakh’abantu invite Bafana Modise to kick off VVIP - a new podcast on CliffCentral, spotlighting the energetic voices of South Africa's youth about the upcoming elections. Special guest Mbali Ntuli, CEO of the Groundwork Collective and a former politician, joins the conversation to discuss the movement's significance and the people's role in shaping leadership.

Gareth and Bakh’abantu invite Bafana Modise to kick off VVIP - a new podcast on CliffCentral, spotlighting the energetic voices of South Africa's youth about the upcoming elections. Special guest Mbali Ntuli, CEO of the Groundwork Collective and a former politician, joins the conversation to discuss the movement's significance and the people's role in shaping leadership.

A new feature on The Gareth Cliff Show kicks off, to talk about the meaning of democracy in South Africa. Masego Sheburi - Deputy CEO of the IEC - joins Gareth Cliff and Bakh’abantu Gaqa to discuss the upcoming elections and the role of the IEC within the process. Masego also answers questions from citizens locally and abroad on where to vote, registration processes, special votes, and more.

A new feature on The Gareth Cliff Show kicks off, to talk about the meaning of democracy in South Africa. Masego Sheburi - Deputy CEO of the IEC - joins Gareth Cliff and Bakh’abantu Gaqa to discuss the upcoming elections and the role of the IEC within the process. Masego also answers questions from citizens locally and abroad on where to vote, registration processes, special votes, and more.

What is democracy? Democracy 101 is your guide to understanding the principles, challenges and history of democratic systems worldwide. This series shares insights, expert interviews and real-life stories that aim to empower and equip you with knowledge to make better decisions when it comes to voting. Starts 5 December 2023.

What is democracy? Democracy 101 is your guide to understanding the principles, challenges and history of democratic systems worldwide. This series shares insights, expert interviews and real-life stories that aim to empower and equip you with knowledge to make better decisions when it comes to voting. Starts 5 December 2023.