Democracy Unplugged

Justice Malala dives into this week’s hottest political news, courtesy of Nando’s, starting off with the ANC manifesto launch and the tragic bus accident that followed. He also gives his opinion on why our leadership is spending a lot of time in the Middle East, the reality of unemployment in SA and the alleged rape crisis at Rhodes. Also, mark your calendars, the President is heading back to parliament on 17 May to answer more questions!

There’s an odd Dubai link in our politics recently, what does this mean? Is it normal for people to just go on holiday for a day? Why was Baleka Mbete asked to run for president? Of course Justice Malala answers these questions for Gareth and the team as he looks at the latest political happenings. He also predicts the results of the upcoming elections and examines some possible coalitions between our parties.

There’s an odd Dubai link in our politics recently, what does this mean? Is it normal for people to just go on holiday for a day? Why was Baleka Mbete asked to run for president? Of course Justice answers these questions for Gareth and the team as he looks at the latest political happenings. He also predicts the results of the upcoming elections and examines some possible coalitions between our parties.

This spicy edition of The Burning Platform, fired up by Nando's, sees Justice Malala heating things up by shining the light on the pressure President Zuma is now facing. Looking at the current political tension, the team deliberates on whether things can actually get fixed at the polls? Find why Justice says Mcebisi Jonas can't be fired and hear his opinion on Vusi Mahlangu here.

After a thrilling day in South African politics yesterday, Justice Malala is definitely the best person to rely on to break down all of the Constitutional Court happenings. From Mzwanele Manyi and Mathews Phosa's comments, to how Justice rates Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng's conduct, find your comprehensive update on the ruling on Nkandla here.

You can always trust Justice Malala to break down the week's hottest happenings in The Burning Platform, spiced up by Nando's. He explains the latest on the Helen Suzman Foundation robbery, the assassination of Bazooka Radebe and building up to the "all eyes on President Zuma" as he heads to the Constitutional Court. He rounds things off by commenting on Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma coming back home and Julius Malema finally scoring his degree.

The dam has broken open as Mcebisi Jonas, the Guptas and the ANC take over the headlines - has our country been sold? In The Burning Platform, fired up by Nando's, Justice Malala steps in with his take on things including why he's ashamed to be South African and what he thinks this saga means for President Jacob Zuma's position. Then, he also takes a look at the developments in the Robert McBride case and the Omar al-Bashir story.

Justice Malala is in for a bumper edition of The Burning Platform, spiced up by Nando's. He discusses credit rating agency Moody's, what he says we need from President Zuma and the relationship between South Africa and Nigeria. Then, fresh off of Monday's drama, the team also ask him about President Thabo Mbeki's letter and #FeesMustFall being the newsmaker of 2015.

There's never a dull day in Zimbabwe! With 92-year-old Mugabe running for elections again, Justice Malala explains this situation before looking at the latest "Zuma versus Gordhan" saga, the number of lawyers the President actually keeps, as well as the latest on the IEC and other hot topics!

Things get fired up by Nando's as Justice Malala breaks down the Budget Speech. Get right to the bottom of what it means and how the changes could affect you. Justice gives his take on Pravin as a minister and comments on state-owned enterprises and the big wage bill. He also doesn't leave before sharing his views on violence at universities.