Freedom FANatics — Alex Weiss, Mbali Mayisela
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11
OCT
Another new political party, another ASA | Freedom FANatics Ep. 67
An Action SA breakaway has arrived on the political scene - Activists South Africa. We discuss their launch and look at the journey of Sisipho Hamlomo, from ice-cream seller to Mathematics graduate. Then we look at #YourReactions to a quote by the esteemed economist Ludwig von Mises.
04
OCT
New school subjects are coming soon | Freedom FANatics Ep. 66
Welding, Needlework and Plumbing - these are some of the subjects on the list that the Department of Basic Education wants to introduce at high schools. We discuss this and a new courier service - Thumela - that leverages taxi's and taxi ranks. Then, we look at #YourReactions to our article warning against Xenophobia.
27
SEP
Mmusi is back! Will BOSA win your vote? | Freedom FANatics Ep. 65
Former leader of the DA, Mmusi Maimane, is has launched his own political party - Build One South Africa. We discuss this plus look at the desperation caused by load-shedding to business owners, big and small. Then, we look at #YourReactions to the billions of rands lost due to irregular expenditure in the Water and Sanitation department.
20
SEP
1TUKS student murder reignites safety concerns | Freedom FANatics Ep. 64
A fatal mugging of a University of Pretoria student highlights the desperation of South Africa's crime rates. We discuss the tragic passing of Thapelo Menwe and a business advertising initiative in townships. Then, we respond to #YourReactions about the punishment of a schoolboy after setting a teacher's car on fire.
13
SEP
Punishment for hiring 'too many' foreigners?! | Freedom FANatics Ep. 63
Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, wants businesses who hire foreign-born workers to be punished. We discuss this and the story of Tebogo Maredi's animal welfare programme in Shoshanguve. Then, we look at #YourReactions to a quote by Imtiaz Sooliman from Gift of the Givers.
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06
SEP
SA education stuck in the mud | Freedom FANatics Ep. 62
In 2021, more than 1 100 schools did not write Matric maths or science. We discuss this concerning revelation, the power of the township economy and the release of isiZulu on the free language app, DuoLingo. On #YourReactions we go through some heated comments on the EFF/AfriForum 'Kill The Boer' case.
30
AUG
Does the government want more control over spazas? | Freedom FANatics Ep. 61
The government is making moves to formalize spaza shops. We discuss the motivations for this and look at the viral success of @Tshepo_Yadilemo's biscuit business on @KasiEconomy. Then, we look at #YourReactions about SA's dismal education system.
23
AUG
More taxes will solve unemployment? | Freedom FANatics Ep. 60
The SA Communist Party makes some stunning remarks about South Africa's free market economy. We discuss this plus look at a dope twitter account featuring small businesses, @KasiEconomy, and the comments on MacG's Podcast and Chill episode with DA leader, John Steenhuisen. Then we look at #YourReactions to SA's brain drain crisis.
16
AUG
Will the ANC lose power? | Freedom FANatics Ep. 59
While new polling highlights the loss of ANC support, the FAN team discuss the importance of the 2024 elections for South Africa's future. Additionally an incident of police brutality by SAPS also raise the importance for accountability. on #YourReactions the FAN team discuss South Africa's xenophobia crisis.
10
AUG
Which is better - grants or jobs? | Freedom FANatics Ep. 58
With plans to increase Social Relief Distress grants, we look at whether or not grants are actually sustainable in SA. Then, we discuss the new pineapple logo of Freedom FANatics and later we tackle #YourReactions to a Nelson Mandela quote about leaders and sacrifice.
02
AUG
The ANC discovers 'meritocracy' | Freedom FANatics Ep. 57
"We are introducing meritocracy in the ANC. Something which was never there before." The FAN crew discusses these comments by ANC MP Zizi Kodwa, reflect on the passing of John Kane-Berman and look at YOUR REACTIONS to a proposal to raise social grants in South Africa.
26
JUL
Former president roasts Ramaphosa | Freedom FANatics Ep. 56
"There is no national plan to address these challenges of poverty, unemployment, inequality. It doesn't exist." The FAN squad discusses these comments made by a former South African president, voting behaviour and the success of one of the national teams over the weekend. Then, Mbali takes us through YOUR REACTIONS about the SA Communist Party hinting at running solo in the next elections.
