Democracy Unplugged

With the past week at the State Capture Inquiry heating things up, the #GCS team have legal journalist and writer Karyn Maughn break down the story behind the hot headlines. Former President Zuma’s son Duduzane Zuma, Rajesh and Ajay Gupta have all applied for the right to cross-examine former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas - what does this mean for the process? Why does Karyn advise we pay attention to the pain whistle-blowers endure? And, does she think we'll reach a constructive resolution at the inquiry? The team answers these questions in this week's Burning Platform - brought to you by Nando's.

The State Capture Inquiry is the hottest topic in SA right now, with eNCA reporter Michael Appel getting into the hot seat to discuss it on The Burning Platform presented by Nando's. From the credibility of the witnesses to the levels of power the Guptas held over cabinet, this is not for the fainthearted!

SARS are struggling to regain the control they once proudly held prior to Tom Moyane came to power. Pauli van Wyk brings this hot topic to you on this edition of the Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. The State Capture enquiry also gets reviewed, the crippling effect of the foul play involved. Then onto the latest in the land issue and how we need to become as active as possible.

Ivo Vegter went along to some of the Constitutional Amendment hearings tabling the great land debate, and with that has some interesting feedback on this week's Burning Platform, brought to you by Nando's. Historical claims versus emotional claims to people just getting bussed into an area to make some noise, this is a hot topic where no end is in sight, but gives you a window into the future of the country.

Justice returns to studio for the last time on the Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. He leaves on a fiery footing as he delves deep into Cyril Ramaphosa's strange sudden announcement around changing the constitution on land reform. Justice and Gareth assess all the elements at play here, plus the NPA finally getting some heat that could lead to some long-awaited justice of its own.

How is Zimbabwe planning to vote for the first time since 1980 that Mugabe isn't on the ballot? What is the latest from the BRICS leadership? How can municipal manager Chris Magwangqana spend R90‚000 on 'catering' (which was fast food)? This week is Nando's peri-peri hot as Justice looks at some of the biggest headlines.

In the week of celebrating Madiba's 100th birthday, Former President Obama had wise words to share at the annual Mandela Lecture, but will we take this to heart as citizens? Justice discusses this with Gareth before touching on the likes of the new Ipsos poll and what it may mean for next year, and what is going on with municipal appointments. KZN is buzzing with yet another ANC conference and a new political party called "Mazibuye African Congress", being consulted by Former President JG Zuma.

King Goodwill Zwelithini's land issue takes a turn as Cyril Ramaphosa bows to his needs. Justice Malala questions who really has the power in the country in this week's Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. The rise of the strong man in world politics, and how people seem to want to be controlled in places. Duduzane Zuma's court appearance in shackles, the NPA dragging their feet on everything, and petrol price issues.

Justice Malala returns from some much needed time away with a fiery edition of the Burning Platform - presented by Nando's. The Zulu king and his recent Imbizo is the first thing in the firing line, which brings up a hot new take on the land question. SASSA and the poorest of poor not getting paid, the Road Accident Fund and their expensive chairs, plus the question whether the ANC actually want to win the next elections. Get it all here.

Jan-Jan Joubert stands in for Justice Malala this week on The Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's. He is as the author of the fascinating new book 'Who will rule in 2019'. He unpacks political situations like never before, giving you a unique insight into the volatile South African political climate heading into 2019.