The weird election

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss an article by Jonny Steinberg on the prospects for the DA winning a national election. They also discuss the financial state of Johannesburg.

Herrmann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the sentencing of Julius Malema to 5 years in prison. They also chat about the incredible findings of recent IRR polling. Lastly, they discuss the appointment of Roelf Meyer as SA ambassador to the US.

Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss how the government uses the land issue to play race politics whilst taking more power for the state. They also discuss Fort Hare and the suspension of Vice Chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu. Lastly, they discuss new allegations against Sgt Fanie Nkosi.

Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the results of the DA conference held over the weekend and the DA’s attempts to become South Africa’s biggest party. They also discuss the new draft history curriculum and the appearance of ANC “study groups.”

Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the revised White Paper on immigration, which has recently been approved by cabinet and endorsed by Leon Schreiber. They also discuss the potential for more fuel price increases if the oil crisis is not resolved. And they discuss efforts to solve the water crisis…