Yo, government - let the people govern! | Burning Questions Ep. 35

Did you know that you're most likely a classical liberal? What is a 'classical liberal' you ask - tune in to find out.

Where freedom fails people suffer | Freedom FANatics Ep. 36

After hearing the disgraceful news of the Gauteng Department of Health not paying medical interns for months, FAN turned up the heat to get the interns what they were owed. And then, we're heading to Mahikeng this week, taking the fight for free and fair elections for all to the High Court.

ICYMI: Is the ANC a threat to unity? | Burning Questions Ep. 34

Does the ANC threaten unity and inclusion in South Africa? The FAN team tackles this #BurningQuestion and your fiery responses.

This is how the Budget Speech affects YOU | Freedom FANatics Ep. 34

Economic policies and budget allocations affect your daily life whether you like it or not. We speak to analyst, Bheki Mahlobo, from the Centre for Risk Analysis to understand how, in the lead up to the National Budget Speech 2022. On #BurningQuestions, we look at whether Malema weaponizes victimhood.

Things to watch in 2022 that could make or break FREEDOM in South Africa: Numba 3 – Whose economy is it anyway?

If we think about it, it should be obvious that an economy is more ecosystem than anything else: it’s the collection of all the choices of living things in it on how to get food and survive. This is something the engine-based approach simply fails to understand.

Things to watch in 2022 that could make or break FREEDOM in South Africa: Numba 2 – NHI

The NHI is really nothing less than a cash grab that’ll be run into the ground like almost everything the government is supposed to manage. Think SAA. Think Eskom! Now there’s a thought… Government-run electricity gives us load-shedding – what will government-run healthcare for all South Africans give us? Life-shedding.

Things to watch in 2022 that could make or break FREEDOM in South Africa: Numba 1 - Coalition governments

This situation of minority governments makes for nerve-wrecking politics. For all the things that a majority in a local government council are needed, like passing budgets and municipal legislation, it’s essentially anyone’s guess whether these things will be accepted by the councils.

2022: Fight for Freedom Reloaded! | Freedom FANatics Ep.28

Sholan and Hermann discuss the success FAN has achieved and identify some of the biggest challenges to your freedom in 2022.

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.

FREEDOM is worth fighting for! 2022, here we come! Taking The Stand Ep. 24

n this episode of #TakingTheStand, the last one for 2021, Hermann takes a look back at the last few months of the year and the first few months of FAN's existence. There are many reasons to be hopeful about South Africa, but things need to change. And ordinary people like you need to start getting that change going. For too long, politics has been for the politicians. If we go on like this, we're looking at a bleak future where freedom is extinct. But it doesn't have to be this way. The people of South Africa can and must save South Africa. It starts in the small things - WhatsApp messages and emails. Elections are won by those who show up. Countries are saved by those who care enough to get involved. Your FREEDOM is worth fighting for.

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.

Justice and Social Justice: Part 5 | Taking The Stand Ep. 20

In this episode of #TakingTheStand, Hermann and Sara take a look two of the most vital things Social Justice and ideas like Critical Race Theory (CRT) are taking aim at: objective knowledge and language. Why is it important to defend these things as key ingredients if justice? Join us to find out!

Justice and Social Justice: Part 4 | Taking The Stand Ep. 19

In this episode of #TakingTheStand, Hermann and Sara take a look at how Social Justice can directly undermine justice. A very good example of this? Interviews by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) that have placed the race of a judge above their ability to serve justice - Social Justice and justice on a collision course!

Justice and Social Justice: Part 3 | Taking The Stand Ep. 18

In this episode of #TakingTheStand, Hermann and Sara take a dive into what it looks like when justice and Social Justice come into conflict in South African schools. Is it racist to look at the world from a non-racial point of view? Is anti-racism really against racism? Join the discussion to find out!

Justice and Social Justice: Part 1 | Taking The Stand Ep. 16

In this episode of #TakingTheStand, Sara and Hermann take a look at the important concepts of JUSTICE and SOCIAL JUSTICE. Join the FAN team for this first part of a series on this hot topic!

The Rule of Law (final part) |Taking The Stand Ep. 15

In this episode of #TakingTheStand, the final episode of the team looking at the rule of law, Hermann and Sara assess whether the rule of law, justice, and freedom in South Africa are still worth fighting for. SPOILER: it totally is.

What is the rule of LAW | Taking The Stand Ep. 14

In this episode of #TakingTheStand, Hermann and Sara take a look at the final element of the rule of law: international law. What is international law? How does South Africa measure up on its international law obligations? Can international law protect freedom?

Who do we VOTE for to SAVE South Africa? | Burning Questions EP. 14

In this episode of #BurningQuestions, the FAN team looks at two of the big issues in our democracy: why should you vote? And, who should you vote for to save South Africa? Join the discussion to hear the answer!

What is the rule of LAW | Taking The Stand Ep. 13

In this week's episode of #TakingTheStand Hermann and Sara take a further look at the core components of #TheRuleOfLaw. This week we look at the idea of a fair trial. What is it? How does it work? Does it exist in South Africa?

Save SA: BALLOTS not BULLETS

The FAN team look at where jobs come from, discuss the importance of your vote and finally checkout a quote by Hermann Pretorius, Director of FAN.

11 rights YOU must fight for

Freedom is not something airy-fairy – it consists of a collection of real rights that will only be respected if citizens no longer outsource political problem solving to the government and politicians.

What is the rule of LAW? | Part 1

In this episode of #TakingTheStand, Ben and Hermann of the FAN Justice Project look at one of the most important concepts in any constitutional democracy – one highlighted by the recent imprisonment of Jacob Zuma: the rule of law. We hear a lot about the rule of law, but what is it? In the first part of a series of chats about the rule of law, the FAN team starts looking at this very important issue.

Minimum wage: HELPING or HURTING?

In this episode of #BurningQuestions, Mbali and Hermann are joined by Gabriel Crouse, head of campaigns for the IRR. The hot topic? The minimum wage! Digging a bit deeper into the nitty-gritty, the team considers the reality that things like the minimum wage are not always simple or absolute. In fact, the minimum wage can actually work! But is it working in SA...?

Race hustlers vs the REAL CONSTITUTION

In this episode of #FreedomFANatics Sholan Booysen, Hermann Pretorius, and Martin Van Staden discuss FAN's latest explainer video about PEPUDA, an act which threatens FREEDOM in South Africa and 3 critical race-hustling lies told about the constitution and finally look at a quote by John Kane-Bermann.

Making justice real, making the law about YOU

In this week's episode of #TakingTheStand, Ben and Hermann of the FAN Justice Project take a bit of a different tack to look at the idea of legal strategy.

4 solutions to FIX SA now

In this episode of #FreedomFANatics Sholan, Alex and Hermann look at FAN's latest explainer video on how racial brainwashing is becoming a problem in schools, and four simple ideas for making an immediate difference in the lives of South Africans.

4 realistic ideas that will make SA better IMMEDIATELY

The vast majority of South Africans are having it tough. Unemployment. Power cuts. Water supply interruptions. Crime. And, making everything worse, Covid-19. Hope is key to bringing change, but hope is a scarce resource these days in Mzansi.

JOBS: Is the government standing in the way?

In this episode of #TakingTheStand, Ben and Hermann of the FAN Justice Project team look at two legal issues that might not at first be too similar, but are both actually about real freedom: the Post Office wanting to have a monopoly over delivering parcels of 1kg and below, and the Department of Basic Education requiring teachers to ask for permission to earn a second income. Is the government standing in the way of people building better lives through income-earning jobs?

Why should you VOTE?

In this episode of Burning Questions, the FAN team, joined by one of their elder statesmen Marius, look at the BIG one in any democracy: why should you bother voting at all? South Africa's got elections around the corner - will you be persuaded to take part?

EQUALITY before the law? Or the LAW before equality?

Join Hermann and Ben of the FAN Justice team as they take a look at PEPUDA, a piece of legislation that is supposed to promote equality, but now seems to be subject to dangerous changes. How can a flawed process of making a law affect the law later on? Is freedom made stronger or weaker by government prescribing the behaviour of citizens?