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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
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Has SA hit rock bottom? | Burning Questions Ep. 32

In this episode of #BurninQuestions, the FAN crew tackles your comments to South Africa's failing economy and whether the Government has run out of ideas. SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE
16 Feb 2022 13 min

Policing: It's up to YOU to demand better! | Freedom FANatics Ep. 33

Have South Africans become numb to poor policing in our communities? Is the City of Tshwane's approach of cutting off electricity from those not paying a good strategy to recoup funds due? And then, on #BurninQuestions, the FAN crew tackles your comments to South Africa's failing economy and whether the…
15 Feb 2022 31 min

Who should give back the land? | Burning Questions Ep. 31

How does the rhetoric around property rights from Gucci-slinging race nationalists condemn young South Africans to rampant unemployment? We tackle this hot topic on #BurningQuestions SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS
8 Feb 2022 13 min

Communities Take Back Control | Freedom FANatics Ep. 32

Communities across the country are being let down by a government that doesn't care about them. We look at an incident that highlights this in Reiger Park and discuss how crumbling community service delivery is linked to bad government policy. In #BurningQuestions with Mbali we venture into the ever-controversial topic…
8 Feb 2022 33 min

Can education change the world? Burning Questions Ep. 31

Is education important? In this episode of #BurningQuestions the FAN team discusses the quote of the week by Nelson Mandela which says: "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS ·…
6 Feb 2022 13 min

Racist admissions policies wreck SA's universities

Should universities put race at the forefront of their admissions policies? What is the Congress of South African Students doing marching to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange? And finally, is education the most powerful tool, as Mandela famously said? Join the FAN team for a fiery discussion on this episode of…
1 Feb 2022 33 min

Sport puts SA's kids in pole position | Freedom FANatics Ep. 30

In a new look Freedom FANatics, the crew discusses how sport opportunities can build a new South Africa and the news that over 26 000 firearms in police possession are 'missing' or stolen. In the #BurningQuestions segment, Mbali shares the Quote Card of the Week which divides the team over…
25 Jan 2022 29 min

SA Schools: throwing money down a pit toilet

On Freedom FANatics this week, Sholan is joined by Simpe & Gerbrandt from the Centre for Risk Analysis to explore why South Africa’s schools are in such a terrible state and unpack solutions that can improve education for our youth. #FreedomFANatics #BadgerOfLiberty
18 Jan 2022 19 min

Looking back at 2021 | Freedom FANatics Ep. 27

In what has been a fascinating year, the FAN team reflects on its experiences since launching in June. We explore some key takeaways, lessons learnt and look ahead at what's coming up in 2022.
30 Nov 2021 24 min

STOP BEE = STOP Blatant Elite Enrichment!

As stricter BEE laws are planned for 2022, Sholan and Gabriel, from the Institute of Race Relations, expose how BEE has already damaged South Africa by worsening inequality and locking people out of the economy. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH…
23 Nov 2021 16 min

Justice and Social Justice: Part 8 | Taking The Stand Ep. 23

In this episode of #TakingTheStand, Hermann flies solo for once, taking time to respond to some criticism on previous episodes. Is opposition to race-based policies and ideas like CRT trying to stoke fear? Join in to find out. SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE…
18 Nov 2021 27 min

Can coalition governments work in SA?

Welcome to our playground of ideas where we discuss news and politics in a way that empowers young liberty-lovers in their pursuit of freedom.
17 Nov 2021 11 min

STOP politicians wasting your money!

What is the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) and what does it reveal about government spending? Sholan is joined by Bheki from the Centre for Risk Analysis to unpack these questions and reveal solutions that will stop the collapse of SA’s economy. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST…
16 Nov 2021 13 min

Justice and Social Justice: Part 7 | Taking The Stand Ep. 22

In this episode of #TakingTheStand, Hermann is joined by Nick from the IRR as they look at how the idea of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and the willingness of parents to become involved delivered a political upset that could have global repercussions. Can anti-freedom and race-based ideas like CRT be…
11 Nov 2021 17 min
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