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Democracy Unplugged
Democracy Unplugged brings together thought leaders, activists and influencers to untangle the threads of democratic principles, dissect current challenges, and envision what our future could look like. Join the conversation as our panels delve into current affairs, political dynamics and social issues.
Episodes
- Democracy Unplugged
The Burning Platform : Independent Candidates
How serious should we take independent candidates? Do they even stand a real chance of making it into parliament? Gareth and Phumi dig into to the realities…
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The Burning Platform : Gareth Cliff, Phumi Mashigo and Kanthan Pillay
“The Burning Platform” has been the long-time flagship current affairs feature on “The Gareth Cliff Show,” hosted by Gareth Cliff and Phumi Mashigo, and we’re…
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The Burning Platform : Lesego Makhubela
How well is the governing party holding up? In the first edition of the Burning Platform for the month of May, Gareth and Phumi are joined by ANC spokesperson…
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Burning Platform : Mmusi Maimane
Is the dream of one South Africa fools gold? Leader of Build One South Africa (BOSA) Mmusi Maimane joins Gareth and Phumi for an in studio conversation. They…
- Democracy Unplugged
Burning Platform : Mmusi Maimane
Is the dream of one South Africa fools gold? Leader of Build One South Africa (BOSA) Mmusi Maimane joins Gareth and Phumi for an in studio conversation. They…
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Burning Platform - John Steenhuisen
What is the job of a good opposition party? Gareth and Phumi are joined by DA Leader John Steenhuisen. The identity of the party was up for discussion…
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Burning Platform - John Steenhuisen
What is the job of a good opposition party? Gareth and Phumi are joined by DA Leader John Steenhuisen. The identity of the party was up for discussion…
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The Burning Platform - Dr Pieter Groenewald
Are you wasting your vote by voting for smaller parties? Freedom Front Plus leader and MP Dr. Pieter Groenewald joins Gareth and Phumi to discuss the nuances…
- Democracy Unplugged
The Burning Platform - Dr Pieter Groenewald
Are you wasting your vote by voting for smaller parties? Freedom Front Plus leader and MP Dr. Pieter Groenewald joins Gareth and Phumi to discuss the nuances…
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The Burning Platform : Mkhuleko Hlengwa
What happens to a party that's been on the ballot since 1994? Are they even still relevent? Mkhuleko Hlengwa from the IFP joins the team to not only outline…
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The Burning Platform : Mkhuleko Hlengwa
What happens to a party that's been on the ballot since 1994? Are they even still relevent? Mkhuleko Hlengwa from the IFP joins the team to not only outline…
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Cooperate and Co-opt with Brett Herron
GOOD Secretary-General, Brett Herron speaks on the potential economic reform, if elected. Kanthan grills him on GOOD’s justice pillars, and their plan for…
- Democracy Unplugged
Cooperate and Co-opt with Brett Herron
GOOD Secretary-General, Brett Herron speaks on the potential economic reform, if elected. Kanthan grills him on GOOD’s justice pillars, and their plan…
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Moral of the Story with Rev. Kenneth Meshoe
Leader of the ACDP, Rev. Kenneth Meshoe joins the show to discuss his manifesto. Phumi questions Kenneth on his ability to still lead the party, after being…
- Democracy Unplugged
Moral of the Story with Rev. Kenneth Meshoe
Leader of the ACDP, Rev. Kenneth Meshoe joins the show to discuss his manifesto. Phumi questions Kenneth on his ability to still lead the party, after being…
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Somewhere over the rainbow
Executive President of SARA, Colleen Makhubele sits down with Gareth Cliff and Phumi Mashigo ahead of the 2024 National Elections. Colleen addresses her COPE…
- Democracy Unplugged
Somewhere over the rainbow
Executive President of SARA, Colleen Makhubele sits down with Gareth Cliff and Phumi Mashigo ahead of the 2024 National Elections. Colleen addresses her COPE…
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General Concern with Bantu Holomisa
UDM Leader Bantu Holomisa joins the Burning Platform to outline the manifesto for his party. Bantu also speaks on the role the state has to play in bettering…
- Democracy Unplugged
General Concern with Bantu Holomisa
UDM Leader Bantu Holomisa joins the Burning Platform to outline the manifesto for his party. Bantu also speaks on the role the state has to play in bettering…
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Coalition for South Africa with Herman Mashaba
ActionSA leader, Herman Mashaba is on the Burning Platform today to lay down his manifesto for a “better South Africa” under his party. Things get…
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Coalition for South Africa with Herman Mashaba
ActionSA leader, Herman Mashaba is on the Burning Platform today to lay down his manifesto for a “better South Africa” under his party. Things get heated when…
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Change Starts Now with Roger Jardine
Roger Jardine joins Gareth Cliff, Phumi Mashigo, and Kanthan Pillay this week. Together they touch on the controversial NHI bill, why the Tintswalos of South…
- Democracy Unplugged
Change Starts Now with Roger Jardine
Roger Jardine joins Gareth Cliff, Phumi Mashigo, and Kanthan Pillay this week. Together they touch on the controversial NHI bill, why the Tintswalos of South…
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Reigniting Hope in SA with Neil De Beer
Neil De Beer of the UIM (United Independent Movement) steps in the ring with Gareth and Phumi to have his say about the upcoming elections. We get some inside…
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Reigniting Hope in SA with Neil De Beer
Neil De Beer of the UIM (United Independent Movement) steps in the ring with Gareth and Phumi to have his say about the upcoming elections. We get some inside…
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South Africa through the eyes of Gayton McKenzie
Gayton McKenzie has been making headlines in recent weeks, after taking some border issues and foreign policy into his own hands. He joins Gareth and Phumi to…
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South Africa through the eyes of Gayton McKenzie
Gayton McKenzie has been making headlines in recent weeks, after taking some border issues and foreign policy into his own hands. He joins Gareth and Phumi to…
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Political Conspiracy Theories
Kanthan Pillay joins Gareth Cliff and Phumi Mashigo this week. Gareth kicks off with a conspiracy theory sent in a from a listener regarding the MK Party and…
- Democracy Unplugged
Political Conspiracy Theories
Kanthan Pillay joins Gareth Cliff and Phumi Mashigo this week. Gareth kicks off with a conspiracy theory sent in a from a listener regarding the MK Party and…
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The Lengthy Ballot Paper, WC Power Bill, Israel vs the World
Kanthan Pillay and Koketso Resane join Gareth Cliff and Phumi Mashigo for a lengthy discussion about some recent events in SA politics. The lengthy ballot…
- Democracy Unplugged
The Lengthy Ballot Paper, WC Power Bill, Israel vs the World
Kanthan Pillay and Koketso Resane join Gareth Cliff and Phumi Mashigo for a lengthy discussion about some recent events in SA politics. The lengthy ballot…
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Adv. Mark Oppenheimer on SA’s Genocide Case at the ICJ
Advocate Mark Oppenheimer joins Gareth Cliff to discuss South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. WARNING…
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Adv. Mark Oppenheimer on SA’s Genocide Case at the ICJ
Advocate Mark Oppenheimer joins Gareth Cliff to discuss South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. WARNING…
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Is SA who the ANC thinks we are?
Gareth and Phumi are joined by Roman Cabanac of Morning Shot for the first Burning Platform of 2024. Roman has a very strong set of opinions about South…
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Is SA who the ANC thinks we are?
Gareth and Phumi are joined by Roman Cabanac of Morning Shot for the first Burning Platform of 2024. Roman has a very strong set of opinions about South…
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A Power Shift
Gareth and Phumi are joined by Adil Nchabeleng, an energy expert and former corporate finance buff, to discuss South Africa’s grid woes - as well as the…
- Democracy Unplugged
A Power Shift
Gareth and Phumi are joined by Adil Nchabeleng, an energy expert and former corporate finance buff, to discuss South Africa’s grid woes - as well as the…
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The Multi-Party Way
Phumlani Majozi joins the show to discuss some of the ideas from his new book. He emphasizes the need to eject the ANC from power in order to restore South…
- Democracy Unplugged
The Multi-Party Way
Phumlani Majozi joins the show to discuss some of the ideas from his new book. He emphasizes the need to eject the ANC from power in order to restore South…
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How to Fix South Africa
Kanthan Pillay launches his new book, 'How to Fix South Africa: An Owner's Manual' with a live audience at a special CliffCentral event. Along with Gareth…
- Democracy Unplugged
How to Fix South Africa
Kanthan Pillay launches his new book, 'How to Fix South Africa: An Owner's Manual' with a live audience at a special CliffCentral event. Along with Gareth…
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Faking Death and Funding Parties
Where do SA political parties get their funding, and how is South Africa’s judicial system suffering with backdated dockets that aren’t being…
- Democracy Unplugged
Faking Death and Funding Parties
Where do SA political parties get their funding, and how is South Africa’s judicial system suffering with backdated dockets that aren’t being…
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Climbing the Leadership Ladder
Chris Pappas is the Premier candidate on the DA’s list for KZN next year. Doing an already excellent job in the uMngeni local municipality, could…
- Democracy Unplugged
Climbing the Leadership Ladder
Chris Pappas is the Premier candidate on the DA’s list for KZN next year. Doing an already excellent job in the uMngeni local municipality, could…
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Rise Up Mzansi
Solly Moeng is frustrated with the state of South African politics and is calling on all citizens to take control. Phumi notices a lack of will to win in the…
- Democracy Unplugged
Rise Up Mzansi
Solly Moeng is frustrated with the state of South African politics and is calling on all citizens to take control. Phumi notices a lack of will to win in the…
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The Propaganda War
Eliav Belotsercovsky - the Israeli Ambassador of South Africa - joins the team to discuss the current situation in Israel, the ignorance of South African…