Democracy Unplugged

Chris Vick does The Burning Platform, brought to you by Nando's. What's happening with the Alliance now? The ANC should be very worried about the Local Government Elections next year. Chris examines the judiciary. The new head of the NPA looks promising. Then we get Goosey Fernandes on the line, who clarifies this tiger saga that been splashed all over social media.

Ranjeni Munusamy comes in for Justice Malala, for 'The Burning Platform', brought to you by Nando's. Ranjeni marinades over the Tripartite Alliance Summit, and the "social distance" they've cultivated with the masses. The findings of the Marikana Report are examined. Nkandla; What are the political costs? Blade Nzimande says that the law should be "put aside" with regards to the Al-Bashir matter, like with the TRC process. Can you believe that? Have you noticed that Gwede Mantashe has been a bit conspicuous lately?

Judge President of the High Court in Pretoria, Dunstan Mlambo had some things to say. Should the NPA consider charges against those who helped flout the order to let Bashir escape? And does President Zuma really want to bring back some Apartheid laws?

Justice Malala presents 'The Burning Platform', brought to you by Nando's, with all the issues heating up the press. Justice gives his thoughts about the Omar al-Bashir incident. He also calls out Donald Trump and claims he's a hypocrite after announcing he will run for president.

Justice can't ignore SANRAL and the eTolls, the latest trade union changes, and social grants are going to take their toll on our economy. Justice also focuses on the AU Summit. And Justice examines the dismissed corruption charges against President Zuma.

Justice Malala is on with The Burning Platform, brought to you by Nando's. Justice looks at the Fifa bribery allegations. Let’s just admit it: we paid a bribe. NPA head Mxolisi Nxasana got a R17.3-million golden handshake. Jacob Zuma seems to make rubbish appointments and then makes us pay for them. SARS threw out the Julius Malema sequestration case. Why?

Justice Malala heats up the issues on The Burning Platform, brought to you by Nando's. President Zuma talks about The Poverty of Politics, but Justice talks about The Poverty of Empathy. The EFF has brought real quality debate to parliament. How long will it take President Zuma to address the Marikana Report? The petrol situation in Nigeria makes FIFA look clean. And Burundi's President just doesn't want to step down.

Justice Malala gives you The Burning Platform, brought to you by Nando's. Justice makes a sobering point on e-Tolls. What will Danny Jordaan do for Port Elizabeth? Rob Davies's BEE plans were a really bad idea. The public sector gets a 7% pay increase, and this is becoming problematic... can we afford this?

Justice Malala is with us for The Burning Platform, brought to you by Nando's. What's the way forward for the DA with this new leader, Mmusi Maimane? Justice doesn't agree with Alastair Spark's Verwoerd comment. And what's happening with the NPA?

Justice Malala presents The Burning Platform - brought to you by Nando's. What's the point of a referendum on the death penalty? The DA sex scandal hasn't gone away. Mmusi Maimane has his work cut out for him, if as assumed he takes over from Helen Zille. And looks like the SA Revenue Services has become a bit politically toxic.