The Burning Platform
Various people in the know tell us the truth about what’s going on in South African and global politics.
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 proud to announce that it has now graduated to be a stand-alone podcast. As we reset with the new series exclusive to Podcast Party, regular…
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, Lesego Makhubela. The three of them go back and forth about the governing parties flaws and strengths ahead of this year's…
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 take a look at Mmusi's political history and delve into the ideas he has for the country moving forward. Phumi also grills…
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 take a look at Mmusi's political history and delve into the ideas he has for the country moving forward. Phumi also grills…
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 including the hot button issue of coalition governments. John also attempts to dispel a few misconceptions about the Democratic Alliance.
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 including the hot button issue of coalition governments. John also attempts to dispel a few misconceptions about the Democratic Alliance. The Burning…
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 of electoral process. Also on the table for discussion is the seemingly inevitable possibility of coalition.
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 of electoral process. Also on the table for discussion is the seemingly inevitable possibility of coalition. The Burning Platform
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 his manifesto, but also to talk about the party and their approach to creating a “new normal” in South Africa. Phumi…
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 his manifesto, but also to talk about the party and their approach to creating a “new normal” in South Africa. Phumi…
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 jobs. The conversation gets heated when the Green Economy comes up.
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 jobs. The conversation gets heated when the Green Economy comes up. The Burning Platform
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 its leader since its inception. And Kenneth lays down his vision for a “successful, prosperous South African future”.
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 its leader since its inception. And Kenneth lays down his vision for a “successful, prosperous South African future”. The Burning Platform
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 termination, outlines her impact as the Speaker of Johannesburg, and lays down her vision for a better South Africa in SARA’s eyes.
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 termination, outlines her impact as the Speaker of Johannesburg, and lays down her vision for a better South Africa in SARA’s eyes. The Burning Platform
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 the lives of South Africans. Gareth and Kanthan question Bantu on the potential for a coalition government, and how that could impact…
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 the lives of South Africans. Gareth and Kanthan question Bantu on the potential for a coalition government, and how that could impact…
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 Kanthan and Phumi question him about coalition politics, and involvement from the DA. And Gareth asks how Herman plans to deal with foreigners…
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 Kanthan and Phumi question him about coalition politics, and involvement from the DA. And Gareth asks how Herman plans to deal with foreigners…