SA Institute of Race Relations Freedom Fanatics

Freedom Fanatics

Hosted by the astute and engaging Phila Shongwe, Freedom Fanatics offers thought-provoking, probing, and thoroughly researched content featuring one-on-one conversations with academics, public figures, and thought leaders on economics, public policy, and news events that shape your world.

Phila aims to make the case for liberty at every turn by defending and promoting liberal and democratic values—individualism, non-racialism, and free markets. The hour-long interview format of the show lends itself to doing just that.
Monthly English South Africa Politics · News Commentary
149 Episodes
20 – 40

Do you know South Africa’s history?

"For a country so obsessed with its history, we often know so little about it." We discuss your reactions to this quote by - Terence Corrigan SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE
6 Jul 2022 11 min

SAPS failings exposed by ordinary citizens | Freedom FANatics Ep. 53

The FAN squad reacts the emotional outburst of the Minister of Police to criticism from the public and look at the dangers of pit toilets in South African schools. SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE
6 Jul 2022 30 min

Stage 6 Blackouts: The chickens come home to roost | Freedom Fanatics Ep. 52

Sholan, Alex & Tiego look at the current Eskom crisis and how it disrupts our daily life. The FAN team then look at a young entrepreneur gaining success despite oppressive government actions. SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE
28 Jun 2022 34 min

Do we expect to much from politicians? | Burning Questions Ep. 50

"I don't believe that we should look to the government to solve our issues. I think we should, as young people, get together and work together." We discuss this quote by prominent broadcaster, MacG. #BadgerOfLiberty #FreedomToLead Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Subscribe on Google Podcasts
21 Jun 2022 9 min

Election fraud THREATENS your freedom | Freedom FANatics Ep. 51

The FAN squad discuss election fraud happening in SA and the threat it poses to our freedom. Then we look at important steps being taken for language instruction in South Africa's education system. #BadgerOfLiberty #FreedomToLead Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Subscribe on Google Podcasts
21 Jun 2022 33 min

Who governs the Government? | Burning Questions Ep. 49

"In South Africa, politicians have a tendency to believe they own the government. But, in reality, we, the ordinary folk, own the government and pay the politicians' salaries." - Tiego Thotse The FAN team react to your comments on this quote. SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY ·…
14 Jun 2022 12 min

Corruption secrets will destroy the ANC! | Freedom FANatics Ep. 50

As more corruption by the ANC is exposed, the FAN team discusses if this will result in its failure during the 2024 election. Additionally, the squad expose race as a divisive social-construct. SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE
14 Jun 2022 31 min

Why South Africa doesn't have to fail | Burning Questions Ep. 48

"State failure hits South Africa's poor the hardest". The FAN team discusses your reactions to this quote by John Endres, the CEO of the Institute of Race Relations. SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE
7 Jun 2022 17 min

More university exams disrupted | Freedom FANatics Ep. 49

Exams at the University of Cape Town were disrupted and condoned by those who should have student's interests at heart. The FAN team discusses this as well as a dangerous ANC policy proposal for school in sport and a flourishing young businessman from KwaMashu. SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE…
7 Jun 2022 44 min

ANC cadre deployment hurting South Africans? | Burning Questions Ep. 47

We react to your comments about this statement: "The harm to the majority of black South Africans is enormous, as scarce tax revenues are repeatedly siphoned off for the benefit of deployed cadres and the ANC’s patronage machine." SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE…
31 May 2022 26 min

Unemployment is being weaponised | Freedom FANatics Ep. 48

Three young South Africans were kidnapped after being duped by a fake job application. Tiego and Alex discuss this and an article by Simo on the failures of quotas in sport. SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE
31 May 2022 44 min

Are South Africans entitled? | Freedom FANatics Ep. 46

Renowned South African businessman, Richard Maponya, criticised the 'entitlement' mentality in South Africa. Mbali and the FAN crew tackle the #BurningQuestion: Are South Africans entitled? SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE
24 May 2022 19 min

Education restores dignity | Freedom FANatics Ep. 47

Chris, Tiego and Alex discuss an emotional graduation for a UKZN student and what it says about education and job prospects in SA. Then, they chat about the over 100,000 potholes filled in Jozi by private businesses. On #BurningQuestions
24 May 2022 43 min

Electoral Commission's R770 million budget cut | Freedom FANatics Ep. 46

The Electoral Commission's budget has been slashed by R770 million with massive implications for our democracy. Sholan and Alex unpack this as well as the news of a racial incident at Stellenbosch University, the devastating state of the mental health of South Africans and FAN's challenge to SASCOC's racialised policies.
17 May 2022 33 min

Thieves steal food from school kids | Freedom FANatics Ep. 45

In rural Limpopo a school was gutted and feeding scheme food stolen whilst in the Eastern Cape children learn under trees. Sholan and Alex discuss the dire state of schools in South Africa and one way to make them better. On #BurningQuestions
10 May 2022 37 min
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