Democracy Unplugged

The Burning Platform brought to you by Nando's sees Justice Malala cut through the murkiness of current day politics. The Omar Al-Bashir story seems to be becoming Jacob Zuma's new Nkandla, Mugabe's showing his age by reading the wrong speech, Cyril Ramaphosa is not backing down in the fight for the Presidency, and the Anti-Corruption March gains momentum. Justice leaves no stone un-turned in informing you of the hottest topics around.

The Burning Platform fired up by Nando's reveals what is really happening in South Africa. Justice Malala presents his latest findings from the Eastern Cape, a hotbed for political activity right now. Is the ANC in charge here, or are they on the way out despite Danny Jordaan's efforts? Municipality power aside, recent visits to the region by powerful political figures suggests the region is set to play a big role in naming Jacob Zuma's successor. Musi Maimane, Collen Maine, see why they are on Justice's radar too.

36 000 ghost employees costing the state R19 billion! Justice Malala turns up the heat right from the start with this latest announcement from the ANC, something that is concerning in so many ways. More turmoil at SA campuses, and what this could mean for future education. From young people, to not so young people, Justice addresses the latest from the ANCYL and their presidency front runners. A packed feature also touches on Jacob Zuma's trip to China, and how the opposition still seek to impeach him.

'The Burning Platform', fired up by Nando's, sees Justice Malala talking about the Gupta family. Just how involved are they in the ANC and South African landscape? From being above the law, to those trying to enforce it, Justice has some insights on local police, before moving onto the inevitable question of the economy.

'The Burning Platform' served up by Nando's, brings Justice Malala at his best. Nobody puts the heat on South African politicians quite like him, with his cutting wit and terrific understanding of the current political landscape.

This edition of 'The Burning Platform', brought to you by Nando's. gets off to a fiery start with another PRASA scandal. Is South Africa ready for a female president? Perhaps, but shortcomings within the ANC's structures overshadow any positives here. Cyril Ramaphosa's presidential hopes aren't being helped either by him just putting out government fires, but how can he change this?

'The Burning Platform' brought to you by Nando's with Justice Malala - always on the pulse of hot topics. Justice reveals how the Minister of Justice is dealing with being burgled. You guessed it, the solution is expensive and really lacking in logic. e-Tolls gets sidestepped this time round, but with local elections coming, Julius Malema is looking strong, especially when considering the ANC’s Achilles heel.

Justice Malala fires things up in 'The Burning Platform', made extra hot by Nando's, and gives his insights and views on the hot topics in Africa.

'The Burning Platform' with Justice Malala highlights the Nkandla visit by the ad hoc committee. Justice is exasperated with the wastage. How effective is this "firepool"? Can Parliament make new rules to control any disruptions? Justice doesn't like the new draft BEE legislation. Then, PRASA seems to be just another example of things falling apart.

Justice Malala is back, and firmly believes it's time to look at our relationship with China. We need to confront this problem of Africans being so desperate to leave their home countries for Europe. The same can be said with regards to Zimbabweans fleeing to South Africa. What's the SACP up to? Finally, is Blade Nzimande doing his job?