ManPatria Podcast

The squad return to discuss the possibility of the COVID-19 vaccine becoming mandatory in South Africa after a page from the amendments to the Health Act circulated on social media. They also watch and comment on President Ramaphosa's latest address on the pandemic.

The squad return to discuss the possibility of the COVID-19 vaccine becoming mandatory in South Africa after a page from the amendments to the Health Act circulated on social media. They also watch and comment on President Ramaphosa's latest address on the pandemic.

The squad return to discuss Raymond Zondo being appointed as the new Chief justice, the possibility of the current economic situation in South Africa leading to more riots, the end of the state of disaster, the impact of load shedding, the Equality court's ruling where it was found that the original version of TRESemmé advert on Clicks' website didn't discriminate against black women despite the protests, the latest on the Ukraine and Russia conflict and much more.

The squad return to discuss Raymond Zondo being appointed as the new Chief justice, the possibility of the current economic situation in South Africa leading to more riots, the end of the state of disaster, the impact of load shedding, the Equality court's ruling where it was found that the original version of TRESemmé advert on Clicks' website didn't discriminate against black women despite the protests, the latest on the Ukraine and Russia conflict and much more.

Dumo returns to discuss the relevant issues of last week which include; a new internet censorship bill which was signed into operation by President Ramaphosa on the 1st of March 2022 which will allow the government to censor dissenting voices expressed on the internet, a new quota system for foreign workers which was announced by Employment and Labour minister Thulas Nxesi, the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict where South Africa abstained from voting on whether Russia should command their troops to leave Ukraine and the rising costs of living in South Africa.

Dumo returns to discuss the relevant issues of last week which include; a new internet censorship bill which was signed into operation by President Ramaphosa on the 1st of March 2022 which will allow the government to censor dissenting voices expressed on the internet, a new quota system for foreign workers which was announced by Employment and Labour minister Thulas Nxesi, the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict where South Africa abstained from voting on whether Russia should command their troops to leave Ukraine and the rising costs of living in South Africa.

Dumo, Nzuzo and Koketso return to discuss the most notable political and social issues that trended during 21 -27 February 2022. Firstly, they discuss the latest developments in the Russia - Ukraine conflict where Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, announced what he calls a 'military operation' in Ukraine after receiving no guarantee of NATO expansion into Ukraine in December. Videos on social media depict signs of invasion from Russia into Ukraine and it was also reported that Belarus are assisting Russia in the invasion. Macron, President of France, and Zelensky, Presidnet of Ukraine, have described Putin's actions as 'acts of war'. Subsequent to the Ukraine invasion, Biden laid sanctions on Russia. Latest developments show that Ukraine and Russia are beginning talks in Belarus in an attempt to negotiate a ceasefire. Secondly, the squad discuss the untimely passing of, multi-award wining rapper, Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado who is know professionally as Ricky Rick. Notable figures from the South African music industry gave sent their condolences via social media. It is important to note that Makhado's death is yet to be confirmed. Thirdly, the squad discusses, Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau's invoking and revoking of the Emergencies act which involved freezing the bank accounts of those who involved in the Freedom Convoy. Lastly, the squad discuss the Budget speech of 2022 where Enoch Godongwana, South Africa's Minister of Finance, delivered a speech in which which he announced, among other things, increases income tax for the South African middle class and wealthy, sugar tax increases, and increases in tobacco and alcohol tax.

Dumo, Nzuzo and Koketso return to discuss the most notable political and social issues that trended during 21 -27 February 2022. Firstly, they discuss the latest developments in the Russia - Ukraine conflict where Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, announced what he calls a 'military operation' in Ukraine after receiving no guarantee of NATO expansion into Ukraine in December. Videos on social media depict signs of invasion from Russia into Ukraine and it was also reported that Belarus are assisting Russia in the invasion. Macron, President of France, and Zelensky, Presidnet of Ukraine, have described Putin's actions as 'acts of war'. Subsequent to the Ukraine invasion, Biden laid sanctions on Russia. Latest developments show that Ukraine and Russia are beginning talks in Belarus in an attempt to negotiate a ceasefire. Secondly, the squad discuss the untimely passing of, multi-award wining rapper, Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado who is know professionally as Ricky Rick. Notable figures from the South African music industry gave sent their condolences via social media. It is important to note that Makhado's death is yet to be confirmed. Thirdly, the squad discusses, Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau's invoking and revoking of the Emergencies act which involved freezing the bank accounts of those who involved in the Freedom Convoy. Lastly, the squad discuss the Budget speech of 2022 where Enoch Godongwana, South Africa's Minister of Finance, delivered a speech in which which he announced, among other things, increases income tax for the South African middle class and wealthy, sugar tax increases, and increases in tobacco and alcohol tax.

Dumo and Nzuzo discuss the latest developments in the #AfriforumvsEFF case where, EFF leader, Malema said under oath that he does not rule himself out of calling for the slaughtering of white people. They also unpack Advocate Oppenheimer's (who was a guest on ManPatria previously) cross examination techniques where he exposed the distorted positions of Malema and Elizabeth Gunner on whether songs can incite violence. Furthermore, they also review, former Chief Justice of South Africa, Mogoeng Mogoeng's, appearance on eNCA where he spoke about the COVID-19 vaccine and the media hypocrisy surrounding the issue. Lastly, they make mention of Thabo Mbeki's remarks where he claimed that South Africa will be ungovernable without the ANC.

Dumo and Nzuzo discuss the latest developments in the #AfriforumvsEFF case where, EFF leader, Malema said under oath that he does not rule himself out of calling for the slaughtering of white people. They also unpack Advocate Oppenheimer's (who was a guest on ManPatria previously) cross examination techniques where he exposed the distorted positions of Malema and Elizabeth Gunner on whether songs can incite violence. Furthermore, they also review, former Chief Justice of South Africa, Mogoeng Mogoeng's, appearance on eNCA where he spoke about the COVID-19 vaccine and the media hypocrisy surrounding the issue. Lastly, they make mention of Thabo Mbeki's remarks where he claimed that South Africa will be ungovernable without the ANC.