Is the Rule of Law under threat in Mzansi? | Burning Questions Ep. 44

The FAN crew discusses whether the Rule of Law is under threat in South Africa and what land ownership really looks like in South Africa.

Thieves steal food from school kids | Freedom FANatics Ep. 45

In rural Limpopo a school was gutted and feeding scheme food stolen whilst in the Eastern Cape children learn under trees. Sholan and Alex discuss the dire state of schools in South Africa and one way to make them better. On #BurningQuestions 🔥 Mbali brings up "The Land!". You don't want to miss this episode!

ICYMI: What is standing in the way of job creation? | Burning Questions Ep. 43

Mbali interrogates who really creates jobs in South Africa and what is standing in the getting people into employment.

Reading unlocks South Africa's future | Freedom FANatics Ep. 44

The FAN crew discusses a Sowetan man who is making reading cool in his community and the hype around a mining CEO earning R300 million. On #BurningQuestions 🔥 Mbali interrogates who really creates jobs in a country.

Who is sabotaging non-racialism in South Africa? | Burning Questions Ep. 42

In this episode of #BurningQuestions 🔥 the FAN team looks at South Africa as a non-racial project. What is the state of race relations in the country and who is undermining them?

Communities shows government how to get things done | Freedom FANatics Ep. 43

Potholes sink our economy but organised communities are taking initiative to fill them in, like in Honeydew west of Jo'burg. The FAN crew discusses this and takes time to reflect on what young people should think about this Freedom Day.

Is South Africa plagued by Socialism? | Burning Questions Ep. 41

On this episode of #BurningQuestions, the FAN team discuss whether the failures of capitalism are indeed better than the successes of socialism and whether South Africa truly is a free market.

Knowing the ropes gives hope | Freedom FANatics Ep. 42

Young female boxers show what's possible when you have the #FreedomToPlay. The FAN team chats about an aspiring professional boxer from a township in the Western Cape and how a school-voucher system could help parents pay school fees.

Why BEE should be SCRAPPED | Burning Questions Ep. 40

A powerful quote from Phumlazi Majozi about the future of BEE gets the FAN team hyped up about why it's high time we got rid of race-based policies! Don't miss this episode of #BurningQuestions 🔥

Sport Stadiums: SA scoring own goals | Freedom FANatics Ep. 41

If looting state funds was sport, the government would be in the top division. From Mamelodi to Komani, we look at sport facilities across the country that are being torn down or crumbling, undermining your #FreedomToPlay. Then, the current impact of impact of tobacco bans during the lockdown. And in #BurningQuestions, Tiego gets BEE in his bonnet!

Freedom-lovers vs Race-hustlers: Who is dividing South Africans?

On this fiery episode of #BurningQuestions 🔥 we look at a Nelson Mandela quote which leaves us wondering: Who is dividing South Africans - Freedom-lovers or race-hustlers? Tune in to find out.

The power of having the freedom to earn | Freedom FANatics Ep. 40

You are the best resource available to kick-starting your future. The FAN crew discusses the success story of Nqobile's Nkosi's jewelry brand NQ and how it could build a new South Africa. On #BurningQuestions we look at what is really dividing South Africans by reflecting on a Nelson Mandela quote.

VANDALISED libraries = ravaged futures | Freedom FANatics Ep. 39

Thousands of school facilities and libraries have been vandalised and ransacked during the lockdown, with devastating consequences for youngster's #FreedomToLearn. We discuss this and get an update on FAN's action against racist hiring policies at a car manufacturer.

SA schools need principals with principles | Freedom FANatics Ep. 37

A former school principal in the Eastern Cape has been removed from the teaching registry after demanding a student search for his cell-phone in a pit toilet. We discuss the importance of ensuring children feel safe at school and the vital role of principals in a school's success.

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.

Why threats to E-hailing drivers is an ATTACK on your FREEDOM | Freedom FANatics Ep. 35

E-hailing taxi services have boomed in South Africa, but drivers are facing ongoing threats and clashes with others in the taxi industry. The FAN team look at how this case study shines a light on the difficulty of working a the free market in a failing state. We also discuss the news that 160 000 pupils haven't yet returned to school this year and some solutions to stop such high drop-out rates.

ICYMI: Is Malema weaponising victimhood? | Burning Questions Ep. 33

Julius Malema recently took the stand in the case brought against the EFF by AfriForum at the Equality Court over the singing of the song 'Shoot the Boer/Dubul'ibhunu'. Mbali leads the chat around some of his comments which play up stereotypes and victimhood - or do they?

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.

ICYMI: Has SA hit rock bottom? | Burning Questions Ep. 32

ICYMI in this episode of #BurninQuestions, the FAN crew tackles your comments to South Africa's failing economy and whether the Government has run out of ideas.

Policing: It's up to YOU to demand better! | Freedom FANatics Ep. 33

Have South Africans become numb to poor policing in our communities? Is the City of Tshwane's approach of cutting off electricity from those not paying a good strategy to recoup funds due? And then, on #BurninQuestions, the FAN crew tackles your comments to South Africa's failing economy and whether the Government has run out of ideas.

Who should give back the land? | Burning Questions Ep. 31

How does the rhetoric around property rights from Gucci-slinging race nationalists condemn young South Africans to rampant unemployment? We tackle this hot topic on #BurningQuestions

Communities Take Back Control | Freedom FANatics Ep. 32

Communities across the country are being let down by a government that doesn't care about them. We look at an incident that highlights this in Reiger Park and discuss how crumbling community service delivery is linked to bad government policy. In #BurningQuestions with Mbali we venture into the ever-controversial topic "the land"!

Can education change the world? Burning Questions Ep. 31

Is education important? In this episode of #BurningQuestions the FAN team discusses the quote of the week by Nelson Mandela which says: "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."

Racist admissions policies wreck SA's universities 💣 | Freedom FANatics Ep. 31

Should universities put race at the forefront of their admissions policies? What is the Congress of South African Students doing marching to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange? And finally, is education the most powerful tool, as Mandela famously said? Join the FAN team for a fiery discussion on this episode of Freedom FANatics.

Sport puts SA's kids in pole position | Freedom FANatics Ep. 30

In a new look Freedom FANatics, the crew discusses how sport opportunities can build a new South Africa and the news that over 26 000 firearms in police possession are 'missing' or stolen. In the #BurningQuestions segment, Mbali shares the Quote Card of the Week which divides the team over a blame-game!

ANC blame game? | Burning Questions Ep. 28

In this episode of #BurningQuestions Mbali is joined by the FAN team discussing what the ANC has (or hasn't) done in South Africa for the past 27 years. 🔥

Quick-fire comments special | Burning Questions Ep. 27

On this last episode of #BurningQuestions🔥 for the year, the FAN team goes through some of your spiciest comments!

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.

Do race-based policies mock SA's democracy? | Burning Questions Ep. 26

On this episode of #BurningQuestions 🔥 Mbali is joined by Dumo Denga, the host of the ManPatria podcast, to discuss what Black Economic Empowerment (BEE), Affirmative Action (AA) and Employment Equity (EE) are and the impact they have on South Africa.