Democracy 101

In a special live edition of Democracy 101, Jack Motlanthe is joined in studio bby entrepreneur and self taught political analyst Xavier Bapoo. The two discuss the political landscape as people make their way to the polls.

Are there any concrete plans to truly save South Africa? Jack Motlanthe is joined by authors Chris Papas and Sandile Mnikathi. Their book, Saving South Africa, chronicles how they have governed as mayor and deputy mayor of uMngeni municipality. They also explain exactly how they plan to bring about change, from local to national government.

Are there any concrete plans to truly save South Africa? Jack Motlanthe is joined by authors Chris Papas and Sandile Mnikathi. Their book, Saving South Africa, chronicles how they have governed as mayor and deputy mayor of uMngeni municipality. They also explain exactly how they plan to bring about change, from local to national government.

Are politically active teenagers the rule or the exception? Joining Gareth and Jack on the show is a remarkable young man who at the age of 19goes toe to toe with our hosts on a variety of issues. Otsile Nkadimeng, executive director of SoWeVote, has no problem sparring with our resident old men.

Are politically active teenagers the rule or the exception? Joining Gareth and Jack on the show is a remarkable young man who at the age of 19goes toe to toe with our hosts on a variety of issues. Otsile Nkadimeng, executive director of SoWeVote, has no problem sparring with our resident old men.

In what condition is South Africa's soul? 3 decades into our democracy do we need to take a moment to look inside? Gareth and Jack are joined by author Oyama Mabandla, who's book titled The Soul of A Nation was the centre of the conversation. The 3 of them dissect the current political landscape and how much responsibility the general society should shoulder.

In what condition is South Africa's soul? 3 decades into our democracy do we need to take a moment to look inside? Gareth and Jack are joined by author Oyama Mabandla, who's book titled The Soul of A Nation was the centre of the conversation. The 3 of them dissect the current political landscape and how much responsibility the general society should shoulder.

Do South Africans truly have autonomy? Gareth and Jack are joined by the leaders of OHM (Organic Humanity Movement), Lauren Evanthia and Matthew Pienaar. The two explain how their over-arching aim is to protect and preserve individual liberty and humanity by instituting what they call a better form of democracy and empowering citizens to hold government accountable.

Do South Africans truly have autonomy? Gareth and Jack are joined by the leaders of OHM (Organic Humanity Movement), Lauren Evanthia and Matthew Pienaar. The two explain how their over-arching aim is to protect and preserve individual liberty and humanity by instituting what they call a better form of democracy and empowering citizens to hold government accountable.

Can you make heads or tails of all the political messaging in the lead up to the elections? To clear up some of the noise surrounding the election, Gareth and Jack are joined by journalist and tv presenter, Lourensa Eckard. The 3 of them navigate the political landscape with Lourensa giving cogent analysis.

Can you make heads or tails of all the political messaging in the lead up to the elections? To clear up some of the noise surrounding the election, Gareth and Jack are joined by journalist and tv presenter, Lourensa Eckard. The 3 of them navigate the political landscape with Lourensa giving cogent analysis.

How far has South Africa fallen and can it recover? This question formed the basis of Gareth and Jack's conversation with Arise South Africa's presidential candidate, Mpho Dagada. Things get heated as they go back and forth about some of the crucial issues facing the country.

How far has South Africa fallen and can it recover? This question formed the basis of Gareth and Jack's conversation with Arise South Africa's presidential candidate, Mpho Dagada. Things get heated as they go back and forth about some of the crucial issues facing the country.

Where do you go if you cannot vote at the voting station you're registered at? Gareth and Jack are joined by Assistant Manager - Outreach at IEC, Moss Pitso to answer that question and more. We also find out what we do with a drunken voter.

Where do you go if you cannot vote at the voting station you're registered at? Gareth and Jack are joined by Assistant Manager - Outreach at IEC, Moss Pitso to answer that question and more. We also find out what we do with a drunken voter.

Author Muzi Kuzwayo joins the team, and his first talking point is the comparison between the state of the country in 1994 vs the state of the country today, under the two different governments. Gareth, Jack and Muzi discuss old vs new ideologies, and the importance for youth to sit in the seats of power.

Author Muzi Kuzwayo joins the team, and his first talking point is the comparison between the state of the country in 1994 vs the state of the country today, under the two different governments. Gareth, Jack and Muzi discuss old vs new ideologies, and the importance for youth to sit in the seats of power.

Politics and Development specialist, Lukhona Mnguni joins Gareth and Jack to detail the Multi-Party Charter, and the conundrum around it. Gareth also asks whether this election will bring any big surprises. Powered by Podcast Party.

Politics and Development specialist, Lukhona Mnguni joins Gareth and Jack to detail the Multi-Party Charter, and the conundrum around it. Gareth also asks whether this election will bring any big surprises. Powered by Podcast Party.

Camilla Bath, a journalist with 20 years’ experience, joins the team to chat about bias and objectivity in a world that’s heavily reliant on news. Camilla touches on the importance of knowing your sources, and how AI generators are “hugely skewed to a Western perspective.” Powered by Podcast Party.

Camilla Bath, a journalist with 20 years’ experience, joins the team to chat about bias and objectivity in a world that’s heavily reliant on news. Camilla touches on the importance of knowing your sources, and how AI generators are “hugely skewed to a Western perspective.” Powered by Podcast Party.

Dan Moyane sits down with Gareth and Jack to reminisce on an era that was brimming with hope and promise for a ‘new South Africa’. Dan touches on the failed promises made by the ruling party, and where to next for “this beautiful country”. Powered by Podcast Party.

Dan Moyane sits down with Gareth and Jack to reminisce on an era that was brimming with hope and promise for a ‘new South Africa’. Dan touches on the failed promises made by the ruling party, and where to next for “this beautiful country”. Powered by Podcast Party.

Xavier Bapoo, a self-taught political analyst, joins Gareth Cliff and Jack Motlanthe as they delve into paid political influencers, the comparison between manifestos and party constitutions, and the influence of major groups on the electoral process. Powered by Podcast Party.

Xavier Bapoo, a self-taught political analyst, joins Gareth Cliff and Jack Motlanthe as they delve into paid political influencers, the comparison between manifestos and party constitutions, and the influence of major groups on the electoral process. Powered by Podcast Party.

What are the possible future scenarios for South Africa politically? Gareth Cliff and Jack Motlanthe speak to Greg Mills and Ray Hartley about their new book, ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly’. They speak about what is required for a ‘Good’ outcome, discuss the ‘Bad’ scenario… and how difficult it is to get out of it. They also talk about how we are currently living in the ‘Ugly’ scenario, with the failures of government we are dealing with daily.

What are the possible future scenarios for South Africa politically? Gareth Cliff and Jack Motlanthe speak to Greg Mills and Ray Hartley about their new book, ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly’. They speak about what is required for a ‘Good’ outcome, discuss the ‘Bad’ scenario… and how difficult it is to get out of it. They also talk about how we are currently living in the ‘Ugly’ scenario, with the failures of government we are dealing with daily.

Gareth Cliff and Jack Motlanthe speak to James Aphane, Electoral Operations Manager at the IEC and Matsobane Nkoko, the IEC’s Party Funding Manager about how party funding works and the operation of the election. They also discuss the challenge of fitting all the political parties on the ballot and new technology being used for the first time in 2024. Powered by Podcast Party.

Gareth Cliff and Jack Motlanthe speak to James Aphane, Electoral Operations Manager at the IEC and Matsobane Nkoko, the IEC’s Party Funding Manager about how party funding works and the operation of the election. They also discuss the challenge of fitting all the political parties on the ballot and new technology being used for the first time in 2024. Powered by Podcast Party.

Gareth Cliff and Jack Motlanthe speak to Dr Frans Cronje of the Social Research Foundation about their latest findings. In a wide-ranging conversation, they cover the rising level of protests, what happens when protest action peaks, and why many young people are reluctant to vote. They also discuss what the research says about current support for political parties, and what may lie in the ANC’s future if current trends continue. Cronje imagines what South Africa’s political future may look like, and gives reasons why he’s optimistic about the country in the coming years.

Gareth Cliff and Jack Motlanthe speak to Dr Frans Cronje of the Social Research Foundation about their latest findings. In a wide-ranging conversation, they cover the rising level of protests, what happens when protest action peaks, and why many young people are reluctant to vote. They also discuss what the research says about current support for political parties, and what may lie in the ANC’s future if current trends continue. Cronje imagines what South Africa’s political future may look like, and gives reasons why he’s optimistic about the country in the coming years.

Advocate Mark Oppenheimer joins Gareth Cliff and Jack Motlanthe to discuss the history and basics of the concept of democracy.

Advocate Mark Oppenheimer joins Gareth Cliff and Jack Motlanthe to discuss the history and basics of the concept of democracy.

Gareth and Jack kick off the first episode of Democracy 101 of 2024 with Duma ‘The Intern’. Duma is currently leading the Voter Voices in Politics movement at CliffCentral, which asks the youth of South Africa some hard questions and encourages thought-provoking conversations about the upcoming elections.

Gareth and Jack kick off the first episode of Democracy 101 of 2024 with Duma ‘The Intern’. Duma is currently leading the Voter Voices in Politics movement at CliffCentral, which asks the youth of South Africa some hard questions and encourages thought-provoking conversations about the upcoming elections.

Has Jacob Zuma just thrown the biggest spanner in the works with his support for the MK party? Gareth and Bakh’abantu are joined by Wayne Sussman, an independent election analyst. Together, they analyse the upcoming elections, looking ahead to where our current government might stand in 2024.

Has Jacob Zuma just thrown the biggest spanner in the works with his support for the MK party? Gareth and Bakh’abantu are joined by Wayne Sussman, an independent election analyst. Together, they analyse the upcoming elections, looking ahead to where our current government might stand in 2024.

Gareth and Bakh’abantu invite Bafana Modise to kick off VVIP - a new podcast on CliffCentral, spotlighting the energetic voices of South Africa's youth about the upcoming elections. Special guest Mbali Ntuli, CEO of the Groundwork Collective and a former politician, joins the conversation to discuss the movement's significance and the people's role in shaping leadership.

Gareth and Bakh’abantu invite Bafana Modise to kick off VVIP - a new podcast on CliffCentral, spotlighting the energetic voices of South Africa's youth about the upcoming elections. Special guest Mbali Ntuli, CEO of the Groundwork Collective and a former politician, joins the conversation to discuss the movement's significance and the people's role in shaping leadership.

A new feature on The Gareth Cliff Show kicks off, to talk about the meaning of democracy in South Africa. Masego Sheburi - Deputy CEO of the IEC - joins Gareth Cliff and Bakh’abantu Gaqa to discuss the upcoming elections and the role of the IEC within the process. Masego also answers questions from citizens locally and abroad on where to vote, registration processes, special votes, and more.

A new feature on The Gareth Cliff Show kicks off, to talk about the meaning of democracy in South Africa. Masego Sheburi - Deputy CEO of the IEC - joins Gareth Cliff and Bakh’abantu Gaqa to discuss the upcoming elections and the role of the IEC within the process. Masego also answers questions from citizens locally and abroad on where to vote, registration processes, special votes, and more.

What is democracy? Democracy 101 is your guide to understanding the principles, challenges and history of democratic systems worldwide. This series shares insights, expert interviews and real-life stories that aim to empower and equip you with knowledge to make better decisions when it comes to voting. Starts 5 December 2023.

What is democracy? Democracy 101 is your guide to understanding the principles, challenges and history of democratic systems worldwide. This series shares insights, expert interviews and real-life stories that aim to empower and equip you with knowledge to make better decisions when it comes to voting. Starts 5 December 2023.