What does cutting RED TAPE look like? with Russell Lamberti | Burning Questions Ep. 21

On this episode of #BurningQuestions🔥 Mbali is joined by Russell Lamberti, Chief Economist at Sakeliga, to discuss what exactly "reducing red tape" means and what laws and policies need to change in South Africa to make it easier for businesses to operate.

Poll dance: What's the data telling us about the ELECTIONS? | Burning Questions Ep. 20

On this episode of #BurningQuestions, Mbali is joined by Gabriel Crouse from the IRR, discussing recent polling giving insights into who is likely to win the upcoming Local Government Elections on the 1st of November.

How can YOU stand up to the government? 🤔 with Piet le Roux | Burning Questions Ep. 19

In this episode of #BurningQuestions🔥 Mbali is joined by Piet Le Roux, CEO and Director of Sakeliga, to discuss practical steps you can take to stand up to the government.

No food? No job? You call this "Freedom"? 🙄 | Burning Questions Ep. 18

Can you truly be free if you are unemployed and don't have enough to eat every day? Mbali is joined by Dr. Frans Cronje to answer this #BurningQuestion🔥

Can you TRUST South African elections? | Burning Questions Ep. 16

In this episode we talk all things IEC (Electoral Commission): Who are they? Who checks the votes? Can you trust their independence? Mbali is joined by Marius and Gabriel of the IRR to answer these #BurningQuestions.

How much TAX do South Africans PAY? | Burning Questions Ep. 15

In this episode of #BurningQuestions Mbali is joined by Gabriel Crouse who is the Head of Campaigns at the Institute of Race Relations about the extent of the tax burden South Africans face and how taxpayers can hold the government accountable.

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 ANC 'Radical Economic Transformation' ? | Burning Questions Ep. 13

On this episode the FAN team discuss what is meant by the term RET - 'Rapid Economic Transformation' and whether the decline of the so-called RET faction of the ANC will improve South Africa's economy in anyway.

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...?

Can we TRUST credit rating agencies?

"Downgraded to Junk status!", "SA's credit rating moves to BB-" - we hear these phrases in news cycles but what do they actually mean? What are credit rating agencies and can we trust them?

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?

Government CONTROL or Freedom?

In today's episode of #BurningQuestions, Hermann and Mbali is joined by Nick Lorimer, researcher and analyst for the IRR and also a member of the FAN team. The burning question: does government control help to solve problems? Or is there a different way to make life better?

Is success racist?

In this episode of Burning Questions, the team looks at a very hot issue: is success racist? How can a student go about handling this burning question?🔥 Joining Mbali and Hermann from the FAN team as guest is Bheki Mahlobo, an analyst for the Centre For Risk Analysis.