Freedom Fanatics

Freedom Fanatics

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Freedom Fanatics episodes

  • SA education stuck in the mud | Freedom FANatics Ep. 62
    In 2021, more than 1 100 schools did not write Matric maths or science. We discuss this concerning revelation, the power of the township economy and the release of isiZulu on the free language app, DuoLingo. On #YourReactions we go through some heated comments on the EFF/AfriForum 'Kill The Boer' case. SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE
    32 min
  • More taxes will solve unemployment? | Freedom FANatics Ep. 60
    The SA Communist Party makes some stunning remarks about South Africa's free market economy. We discuss this plus look at a dope twitter account featuring small businesses, @KasiEconomy, and the comments on MacG's Podcast and Chill episode with DA leader, John Steenhuisen. Then we look at #YourReactions to SA's brain drain crisis. SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE
    34 min
  • Will the ANC lose power? | Freedom FANatics Ep. 59
    While new polling highlights the loss of ANC support, the FAN team discuss the importance of the 2024 elections for South Africa's future. Additionally an incident of police brutality by SAPS also raise the importance for accountability. on #YourReactions the FAN team discuss South Africa's xenophobia crisis.
    39 min
  • Which is better - grants or jobs? | Freedom FANatics Ep. 58
    With plans to increase Social Relief Distress grants, we look at whether or not grants are actually sustainable in SA. Then, we discuss the new pineapple logo of Freedom FANatics and later we tackle #YourReactions to a Nelson Mandela quote about leaders and sacrifice. SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE
    33 min
  • The ANC discovers 'meritocracy' | Freedom FANatics Ep. 57
    "We are introducing meritocracy in the ANC. Something which was never there before." The FAN crew discusses these comments by ANC MP Zizi Kodwa, reflect on the passing of John Kane-Berman and look at YOUR REACTIONS to a proposal to raise social grants in South Africa. SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE
    35 min
  • Former president roasts Ramaphosa | Freedom FANatics Ep. 56
    "There is no national plan to address these challenges of poverty, unemployment, inequality. It doesn't exist." The FAN squad discusses these comments made by a former South African president, voting behaviour and the success of one of the national teams over the weekend. Then, Mbali takes us through YOUR REACTIONS about the SA Communist Party hinting at running solo in the next elections. SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE
    43 min
  • You won't believe this ANC plan to solve loadshedding | Freedom FANatics Ep. 55
    You know what would be better than one Eskom? Two Eskoms! The FAN crew discusses the latest idea of Minister of Mineral Resources, Gwede Mantashe, to solve the crisis at Eskom, astounding comments from ANC in Gauteng and the great Friedrich Hayek. On Burning Questions, the team reflect on your reactions to a quote by political analyst, Moeletsi Mbeki.
    #BadgerOfLiberty #Eskom #FreedomFANatics SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCAST · SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY · SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS · WATCH ON YOUTUBE
    29 min

About Freedom Fanatics

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Hosted by the astute and engaging Phila Shongwe, Freedom Fanatics offers thought-provoking, probing, and thoroughly researched content featuring one-on-one conversations with academics, public figures, and thought leaders on economics, public policy, and news events that shape your world.