Democracy Unplugged

What lessons can be drawn from decades spent in activism, labour movements, government, and politics? Patrick Motubase joins Phumi Mashigo for a wide-ranging discussion about his path through South Africa's democratic journey, the work of the MK Party, and the opportunities and obstacles that lie ahead for the country's next generation. The Burning Platform

As South Africa reflects on five decades since the Soweto Uprising, a

critical question remains: have young people inherited freedom, or

unfinished business? Host Siya Sangweni brings together youth leaders to

discuss opportunity, inequality, leadership, and the future of democracy

in South Africa. Featuring ANC’s Onwabile Lubhelwana, uMkhonto weSizwe’s

Sthembile Nkosi, Defend Our Democracy’s Wade Manning, RISE Mzansi’s

Lawrence Manaka, Patriotic Alliance’s Kotlwano Seloane and Action SA’s

Advice Chuma. The Burning Platform

What happens when a student activist enters the political

establishment? Naledi Chirwa-Mpungose joins Phumi Mashigo for a

wide-ranging discussion on power, protest, Parliament and the issues

that matter most to young South Africans. From jobs and education to the

GNU, youth participation and protecting women and children, this episode

examines whether South Africa is creating opportunities for its youth,

or failing them. The Burning Platform

What happens when a student activist enters the political

establishment? Naledi Chirwa-Mpungose joins Phumi Mashigo for a

wide-ranging discussion on power, protest, Parliament and the issues

that matter most to young South Africans. From jobs and education to the

GNU, youth participation and protecting women and children, this episode

examines whether South Africa is creating opportunities for its youth,

or failing them. The Burning Platform

50 years later - has South Africa kept its promise to the youth? As

South Africa marks Youth Month, Phumi Mashigo sits down with Seth

Mazibuko, one of the surviving leaders of the Soweto Uprising. Together

they explore the promises of democracy, the challenges facing young

people today and whether the aspirations of the 1976 generation have

truly been realised. The Burning Platform