Tuition for Revolution with T and Kake

The Tembisa hospital scandal has been national news in recent weeks, but did you know that it is actually a case with roots as far back as 2019? It has been silenced since then, until the explosive discoveries made by law enforcement this year. Today we discuss the blood-boiling looting scandal and give our input on the state of our country's political climate. So, grab your earphones and happ...

A consistent topic in the South African political scene? Land restitution. Since the Apartheid era, we have struggled as a nation to address the unequal distribution of resources amongst race groups, specifically black people. In today's episode, we talk about the ever controversial Expropriation Act, what it truly entails, and all the misinformation that has been attached to it.

Blue jeans and eugenics? Well, who would've thought those two things could be connected. Today we're deep diving into how the recent controversy of the American Eagle jeans advert sparked a debate online about racism, eugenics, and white supremacy. So grab your earphones and happy listening, teacups! :)

In homage to the previous iteration of the podcast, today we are taking you back with an academic discussion and conversational episode centered around - round of applause please - Kake's final year university dissertation! We lead you through each aspect of her research and writing interviewer and interviewee style, and a bit of our old T & Kake flavour shines through. So, grab your headp...

In today's episode, we are breaking down the courts and the judiciary of South Africa. We go into detail on their differences and purposes and give a concise summary on how it all works. Happy listening, teacups! :)

For most of us, the first time that we are exposed to the litigation process is when we or someone we know are in the middle of it. Today, we are here to fix that! We want to lead you through the basics, from opening a case in a criminal matter to the steps in civil proceedings, we've got you covered. So grab your headphones and happy listening, teacups! :)

Most people at least once throughout their lifetime will need to approach a lawyer for some reason, ranging from personal actions to defense. This task may seem daunting and one that we are not usually equipped for by our education system. In a new series starting with this episode, we are going to detail and explain how to approach an attorney in South Africa, down to the very basics. We cover th...

And so, we have finally reached the end of our four part series on the Apartheid era in South Africa. In this episode, we detail the negotiations process and what is well-known as the "Road to Democracy ". We hope that you enjoyed this series, and as always, happy listening! :)

In this episode we explore the period within the 1960s-1980s and highlight a number of resistance movements and groups that were created to oppose the Apartheid regime. We provide an in depth look at some of the historical events such as the Women's March and the Soweto Uprising, and give our opinions on the importance and effects of these events at the time. Happy listening! :)

In this second part of our previous episode, we discuss the legal framework that constructed and birthed the formal Apartheid regime. From the Population Registration Act and the Bantu Education Act, to the lesser known Indemnity Act, we explore the laws that created and enforced Apartheid in the era from 1948-1960. Happy listening :)!

In the current political climate, there is a topic which brings about much debate and strain from all sectors of South African society. Apartheid is an era of our history that will certainly never be forgotten and yet, have we stopped to ask ourselves the question: How much do we really know about HOW and WHY Apartheid began? In today's episode, we are taking you all the way back to the beginn...

In this episode, we explore the seldom told history of how Indian people came to be in South Africa, and the politics of how we came to stay. As always, happy listening! :)

In this introductory episode, we explain where we've been and what we've been up to in the past year and a half long hiatus. We also discuss the revamp of the pod and what's in store for our teacups in the episodes to follow. Happy listening! :)