As the IEC goes to court to postpone the local government election Marius and Sara look at the legal issues around this and what can be done to make sure the election goes ahead so that your voice can be heard. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE

On this episode of #BurningQuestions the FAN team is joined by Bheki Mahlobo - an Analyst at the CRA as they discuss what the alternatives are to BEE and specifically NEED (Non-racial Economic Empowerment for the Disadvantaged), a policy developed by The Institute of Race Relations. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE

The FAN team discuss how ANC policy continues racist APARTHEID thinking and how voting has the ability to CHANGE the FUTURE. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE

In this episode of #TakingTheStand, Hermann is joined by Sara Gon of the IRR to continue FAN's look at the rule of law in South Africa. The focus this time around is on human rights. What are they? Why should we defend them? How can we defend them? SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE

On this episode of #BurningQuestions Mbali is joined by John Endres the incoming CEO of the IRR and they discuss what exactly is BBE, how the BEE system works and whether or not BEE has been successful. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE

As the ANC attempts to postpone elections and dodge accountability, the FAN team discusses the bad consequences this will have for South Africa's democracy. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE

In this episode of #TakingTheStand, Ben is joined by Sara Gon from the IRR. They discuss the independence of the judiciary, the composition of the Judicial Service Commission and the controversies that ensued earlier on this year regarding the appointment of judges.

We at FAN believe that judicial independence is a fundamental cornerstone of a free society. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE

Why are politicians and the media obsessed with skin color? What is the real state of race relations in South Africa? Mbali tackles these questions with her guests - Sara Gon and Duwayne Esau from the Institute of Race Relations. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS

Sholan, Alex and Ben delve into the importance of property rights and identify landmark legal judgements which have impacted South Africa's history. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE

In this episode of #TakingTheStand, Ben and Hermann of the FAN Justice team continue the chat about the rule of law - what is it; why does it matter? These sorts of goodies. The focus this week falls on the idea of power and how those with it exercise it. Was #statecapture just a failure of political morals, or was it actually a failure of the rule of law? Join us to find out!