Frankly Speaking

Andrew and Rori question whether there is a double standard in how Apartheid is perceived in relation to the Holocaust. They speak to former TRC Acting Chair, Advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza and Director of the Holocaust & Genocide Centre in Johannesburg, Tali Nates. www.cliffcentral.com

Join Rori and Andrew as they ask, how do white youth engage with June 16th? Various students from Wits and UCT join the discussion. www.cliffcentral.com

Andrew and Rori discuss the black narrative with Executive Creative Director from Joe Public, Xolisa Dyeshana. www.cliffcentral.com

With the beginning of Youth Month, Rori and Andrew are asking: Are Born Frees Immune from Racism? Joining them are special guests, Professor Joleen Kotze and Gift Mona. www.cliffcentral.com

In a show that was supposed to reflect on a previous show titled 'Is The Violence on Campuses Justified?', student activists make startling revelations about the current status of the #FeesMustFall movement, leaving Rori and Andrew feeling disheartened on their behalf. www.cliffcentral.com

The idea of South Africa as the rainbow nation was coined by Archbishop Desmond Tutu in the early days of democratic South Africa. Today, a quick scan of issues in the country would suggest that what was once an inspirational construct has become a seeming pipe dream for the people of Vuwani, students of UJ and many other South Africans. Was Archbishop Tutu selling a viable dream or a pipe dream? Andrew and Rori speak to filmmaker, Lebo Rasethaba, who is behind The People Versus The Rainbow Nation. www.cliffcentral.com

After the previous show got heated, the conversation continues - starting with a surprise apology from Rori Tshabalala. Author Khomotso Ntuli weighs in on thoughts on the 'Racial Cold War' that has been happening, post-Apartheid. Andrew Levy and Rori discuss what lessons are to be learnt going forward. www.cliffcentral.com

The Renegade Report team, Jonathan Witt and Roman Cabanac, who spearheaded the fundraising drive on behalf of the waitress that was moved to tears by the comments of Ntokozo Qwabe, join Andrew Levy and Rori Tshabalala in studio to discuss the merits of the campaign in the context of the broader South African narrative. NOTE: The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of CliffCentral.com or its employees. www.cliffcentral.com

With all the pressure and controversy surrounding the ANC, the Frankly Speaking team starts a four part series on South Africa's first citizen, President Jacob Zuma entitled "Zuma The Good, The Bad & The Unbelievable". On this first edition, they zoom in on The Good. They speak to Zuma Biographer, Jeremy Gordin, as well as spin doctor and long time ANC member Chris Vick. www.cliffcentral.com

Frankly Speaking zooms in on the controversy surrounding the Guptas and its impact on the African National Congress (ANC). To help Rori Tshabalala and Andrew Levy unpack this issue, spin doctor and long time ANC member Chris Vick is in studio. www.cliffcentral.com