Democracy Unplugged

100 days of GNU… and counting! Is it working? Podcaster, author and YouTuber Penuel The Black Pen is joined by Karabo Khakhau, National Spokesperson for the Democratic Alliance (DA), Ramarumo Mfulwane, Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) Deputy Secretary General, and Vuyo Zungula, President of the African Transformation Movement (ATM), plus a live audience to discuss how far we’ve come after 100 Days of GNU - the good, the bad and the ugly!

To GNU or not to GNU? That is the question! Renowned political commentator, best-selling author and host Justice Malala is joined by Co-founder and Deputy Leader of Build One South Africa Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster, and ActionSA National Chairperson Michael Beaumont together with an interactive audience to explore how far we’ve come after 100 Days of GNU and where we’re going. What are the most significant achievements of the GNU in its first 100 days? How do you assess public perception of the GNU’s effectiveness so far? These and more questions addressed in this two-part panel discussion with various political leaders and commentators.

Less than a week before South Africans head to polls for this pivotal election, thought leaders and commentators Kanthan Pillay, Katlego Moagi, Xavier Bapoo and Roman Cabanac delve into key issues around all the political parties and thestrategic choices facing voters. With pertinent questions from th audience, this is a last deep dive into the current political landscape to try and fathom what is going on and where we go from here. #Election2024

Democracy Unplugged – Party Lines on the Crime Crisis As #Election2024 approaches, how are political parties dealing with the crisis of crime that faces South Africa? The problem of crime is something where there is general agreement but what is to be done about it? Free Market Foundation (FMF) partnered with Podcast Party for this special episode of Democracy Unplugged representatives from DA, Action SA and BOSA. David Ansara , CEO at FMF moderated the panel with Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster (BOSA); Advocate Julie Seton (Action SA) and Fred Nel (DA). About the panelists: Adv Julie Seton From Action SA - Advocate Julie Seton - the team FixSA Member for Justice and constitutional Development. Julie has extensive experience in criminal and civil litigation and is passionate about upholding the rule of law. Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster From BOSA - Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster is co-founder and Deputy Leader of Build One South Africa (BOSA) . She is also the founder of the SA Women’s Commission and a respected business leader with many accolades to her name, Fred Nel Fred Nel has served as a Member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature since May 2009, representing the Democratic Alliance. He is the DA's Gauteng Shadow MEC for Roads and Transport and DA provincial chairperson and Chief Whip.