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In this series, we have conversations that South Africans need to hear. Veteran journalist and media personality Ruda Landman has in-depth conversations with Political & Trend Analyst J P Landman, who uses data and facts to cut through the hearsay, conspiracies and misinformation to get to the heart of issues affecting every citizen. Whether it's load shedding, corruption, politics, economics, foreign policy or anything in between, each episode will empower you with the knowledge you need to make your own informed decisions and opinions about the true state of the nation.
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- US China South Africa Quo Vadis 2 · 16 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 33In this episode, JP returns to the fraught relationship between SA and the US. He does not expect the rhetoric to let up, and points to increased trade and investment in spite of…
- On Satellites, South Africa and Starlink · 21 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 32In this episode JP looks at the players in the low-earth-orbit satellite industry; who is operating in South Africa, where Starlink fits in, and what the possibilities are for…
- The Achilles Heel of South Africa: Local Government · 26 min · Sezonul 4 Episodul 31In this episode JP discusses what is being done to change our municipal system in order to safeguard funds for maintenance and capital investment, as well as instituting a…
- US, China, South Africa: Quo Vadis? · 19 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 30In this episode we look at the big picture, especially the shifting trade relations between SA, China and the US. For more about JP, and to read his newsletter, please visit his…
- A Story of African Innovation · 16 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 29In this episode we tell the story of a young entrepreneur from Pretoria, whose award-winning innovation can change the delivery of medicine all over Africa. For more about JP…
- NHI: Where Are We Now? · 31 min · Sezonul 4 Episodul 28After the Department of Health’s presentation to parliament three weeks ago and the medium-term budget statement last week, NHI is back in the headlines. Let’s see if we can come…
- Project Vulindlela · 34 min · Sezonul 4 Episodul 27In this episode, JP makes a case for his belief that South Africa has over the last five years shifted from being – or trying to be – a developmental state, to being a…
- Getting a Grip on the Informal Sector · 16 min · Sezonul 4 Episodul 26In a speech a few weeks ago, the outgoing CEO of Capitec cast doubt on the accuracy of the country’s recognition of the informal sector, and therefore the unemployment rate. In…
- Budgets and Tariffs: So Where Are We Now? · 20 min · Sezonul 4 Episodul 25Both South Africa's budget and the president's visit to the White House got a lot of air time recently. After the dust has settled, where do we stand? For more about JP, and to…
- Budget 3.0 A Moment of Decision · 19 min · Sezonul 4 Episodul 24Up to now, South Africa’s parliament could only vote yes or no to a budget prepared by Treasury. They had no say over the nitty gritty. This time round, that has changed. It’s…
- Of Budgets and Tariffs · 22 min · Sezonul 4 Episodul 23We look at two momentous developments on the same day: the passing of the fiscal framework with a paper-thin majority, and Donald Trump's trade tariffs against friend and foe…
- South Africa's Water Crisis and the Reform Agenda · 26 min · Sezonul 4 Episodul 22South Africa faces a deepening water crisis as water boards go unpaid and supply to customers is interrupted. This episode discusses how the system works, where it breaks down…
- 40 Days That Changed the World · 21 min · Sezonul 4 Episodul 21In just 40 days in office, Donald Trump has change the world order fundamentally – for the worse. What does this mean for South Africa, and what is the best response? For more…
- AMSA: The Sound and Fury of a Partial Closing · 25 min · Sezonul 4 Episodul 20AMSA’s closure of its long steel operations has caused a furore. It fits into a global picture a decade or more in the making, and it illuminates a hard policy choice for our…
- Investment: Pulling It All Together · 34 min · Sezonul 3 Episodul 19Turning South Africa into one big construction site is the expressed ideal of ministers from both the ANC and the DA. What is the state of play and what are the prospects? For…
- Some You Win, Some You Lose · 17 min · Sezonul 3 Episodul 18After an exceptionally busy two weeks in politics and policy, we discuss continued progress with structural reform, supported by government-business co-operation; and also the…
- So Far, So Good · 21 min · Sezonul 3 Episodul 17Two-and-a-half months after the election, the Government of National Unity is holding. In this episode, we look at what is keeping it together, the benefits of that unity, and…
- Elections: A Historic Shift to the Middle · 35 min · Sezonul 3 Episodul 16This episode looks at the very important things that did NOT happen in this election season, as well as exploring the possibilities of the brand new coalition territory we’re…
- Elections Update · 16 min · Sezonul 3 Episodul 1552 days before the election we look at the impact of the formation of Jacob Zuma’s MK Party, and reflect on possible developments after the elections, which may prove more…
- Elections 2024 · 21 min · Sezonul 3 Episodul 14On the eve of the national elections, this episode outlines the broad patterns that can be discerned from poll numbers, and considers possible coalitions if the ANC were to lose…
