Is the dream of one South Africa a foolish one? Leader of Build One South Africa (BOSA), Mmusi Maimane joins Gareth and Phumi for an in-studio conversation. They take a look at Mmusi's political history, and delve into the ideas he has for the

Multi-Party Solutions

11 days ago 1h 4m

What is the job of a good opposition party? Gareth and Phumi are joined by Democratic Alliance leader, John Steenhuisen. They discuss the identity of the party, and the hot button issue of coalition governments. John also dispels a few misconce

One Bite at a Time

18 days ago 1h 8m

Dr Pieter Groenewald from the Freedom Front Plus joins the team to chat about the Multi-Party Charter, their manifesto to rebuild South Africa, and eating an elephant… one bite at a time. The Burning Platform

Top Dogs with Mkhuleko Hlengwa

25 days ago 1h 6m

Mkhuleko Hlengwa from the IFP joins Gareth, Kanthan and Phumi on the Burning Platform this week. A ‘new normal’ is on the cards for the IFP, as they look to take a few areas from the country’s top dogs. Mkhuleko also shares his thoughts on the

Cooperate and Co-opt with Brett Herron

Mar 28th, 2024 1h 4m

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 jobs. The conversation gets heated when the Green Economy comes up. The Burning Platform

General Concern with Bantu Holomisa

Mar 14th, 2024 58m 20s

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 the lives of South Africans. Gareth and Kanthan question Bantu on the potential for a

Moral of the Story with Rev. Kenneth Meshoe

Mar 7th, 2024 57m

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 its leader since its inception. And Kenneth lays down his vision for a “successful, pro

Coalition for South Africa with Herman Mashaba

Feb 29th, 2024 1h 5m

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 Kanthan and Phumi question him about coalition politics, and involvement from the DA.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow with Colleen Makhubele

Feb 22nd, 2024 1h 2m

Executive President of SARA, Colleen Makhubele sits down with Gareth Cliff and Phumi Mashigo ahead of the 2024 National Elections. Colleen addresses her COPE termination, outlines her impact as the Speaker of Johannesburg, and lays down her vis

Change Starts Now with Roger Jardine

Feb 15th, 2024 1h 7m

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 Africa should vote, and the importance of youth in elections and politics. Roger lays

Reigniting Hope in SA with Neil De Beer

Feb 8th, 2024 57m 5s

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 info from Neil, coming from an intelligence background - as well as being an advisor

South Africa through the eyes of Gayton McKenzie

Feb 1st, 2024 55m 43s

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 discuss the future of South Africa. They touch on Gayton’s ideologies of what South A

Political Conspiracy Theories

Jan 25th, 2024 55m 39s

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 the ANC... but is Phumi buying into it? They dive into American and African politics -

The Lengthy Ballot Paper, WC Power Bill, Israel vs the World

Jan 18th, 2024 1h 17m

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 paper holding a record amount of parties in South African history, the ANC’s statement re

SPECIAL EPISODE: Adv. Mark Oppenheimer on SA’s Genocide Case at the ICJ

Jan 12th, 2024 19m 45s

Advocate Mark Oppenheimer joins Gareth Cliff to discuss South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. WARNING: Disturbing content.NOTE: Adv. Mark Oppenheimer incorrectly makes reference to India instead of

Is SA who the ANC thinks we are?

Jan 11th, 2024 57m 22s

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 Africa’s leadership, and why it is still the best country to live in. Together the team bre

A Power Shift

Dec 14th, 2023 1h 1m

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 current state of government. Is South Africa a ticking time bomb of an Arab Spring… or will

The Multi-Party Way

Dec 7th, 2023 1h

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 Africa, acknowledging the previous leaders of the past. Phumlani also gets into the idea

How to Fix South Africa

Nov 30th, 2023 1h 3m

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 Cliff and Phumi Mashigo, he touches on social grants, taxation, the NHI and more. The Bur

Faking Death and Funding Parties

Nov 23rd, 2023 56m 22s

Where do SA political parties get their funding, and how is South Africa’s judicial system suffering with backdated dockets that aren’t being solved? Marecia Damons and Daniel Steyn, both award-winning journalists at GroundUp, have put out a ne

Climbing the Leadership Ladder

Nov 16th, 2023 52m 30s

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 premiership soon be a reality for Mr Pappas? Gareth and Phumi do a deep dive with Chris on the cur

Rise Up Mzansi

Nov 16th, 2023 58m 6s

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 elections, and Gareth fires back with some ideas for corrupt politicians. The Burning

The Propaganda War

Nov 9th, 2023 39m 49s

Eliav Belotsercovsky - the Israeli Ambassador of South Africa - joins the team to discuss the current situation in Israel, the ignorance of South African media, as well as the dispute of the international communications with South Africa in fut

Organisational Threats in SA

Nov 9th, 2023 21m 28s

Jasmine Opperman is qualified as a risk analyst and has major experience in South African and international intelligence. She discusses the larger picture of possible threats in Southern Africa, before getting into the Israel-Hamas conflict. Th

Public Service and Government Reform

Nov 2nd, 2023 1h 4m

Ivor Chipkin is the Co-Founder and Director of the New South Institute. He joins Gareth and Phumi this week to discuss the Public Service Amendment Bill, government reform, questioning politicians and more. The Burning Platform