In this episode of the Pioneer Podcast, I discuss why I believe the Afrikaner Dream is still alive. I begin with observations from philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, how Alexis de Tocqueville described America in 1835, and what the American Dream is today. I then focus on our own history—the history of the Afrikaners in South Africa—before turning to the present. Lastly, I also discuss the future and how young people identify with being Afrikaners, and I motivate why I say the Afrikaner Dream lives on.
If you would like to support this podcast, or know more about Lex Libertas, please visit our website - https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/
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Uncovering Land Rights Abuse | Joe Emilio | TPP #56
In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, you can listen to the unsettling conversation with Joe Emilio about his recent documentary, "Stolen Ground." The documentary focuses on the violent land invasion of the Tygerberg Raceway in 2020 and how this community hub was completely demolished by illegal occupants. We further discuss the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act (PIE Act) and how it was exploited and weaponized by these landgrabbers.
You can watch the full documentary here - https://youtu.be/u4XZaRrhaZM
If you would like to help fund a Stolen Ground 2 & 3, you can support Joe Emilio here - https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/stolen-ground-2
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Discussing South Africa's constitutional crisis in Washington DC | TPP #55
On 24 July 2025, I participated in a discussion at the Conservative Partnership Institute (CPI) in Washington DC about the constitutional realignment of South Africa. This follows on a two reports published by Lex Libertas:
- The Reclaiming Freedom report, in which we discuss the crisis in South Africa and possible actions that the U.S. might take to contribute to a solution.
- The Truth be Told report, in which we share a variety of personal stories by people affected by farm attacks, race laws, targeting of property rights and state failure.
Thank you to the CPI for hosting this event and especially to Emily Jashinsky for being such a fantastic moderator.
If you'd like to support the work of Lex Libertas, visit: www.lexlibertas.org.za
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Reclaiming Freedom | TPP #54
In this episode of the Pioneer Podcast, I discuss and read the report that Lex Libertas has just published in Washington, D.C. The report, entitled Reclaiming Freedom, argues in favour of stability in the region by working toward a decentralized political system. I explain that the report is not a call for violent uprising or illegal measures, but for increased international pressure through tangible and practical actions to increase stability in South Africa and avoid catastrophe. We need your support in this cause.
You can support this by becoming a contributor to Lex Libertas at www.lexlibertas.org.za/donate.
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Preserving Western Civilisation | Andrej Kolárik | TPP #53
In this week's episode of The Pioneer Podcast, I speak with Andrej Kolárik of the Ladislav Hanus Institute in Bratislava, Slovakia, about the conservative movement in South Africa and the West. He provided some insight into what communism in Central Europe looked like and the dangers associated with it. We also examine the general state of the West and explore what can be done to preserve Western civilization.
The Pioneer Podcast is proudly brought to you by Lex Libertas.
If you are interested in the work of Lex Libertas, please visit our website here:https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/
The Pioneer Podcast, hosted by Ernst Roets and produced by Lex Libertas, is a weekly show focusing on South African politics, culture, and Afrikaner self-determination. Released every Thursday on platforms like YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, it features Roets, a constitutional law expert and Afrikaner activist, discussing topics such as decentralization, farm murders, free speech, and Western heritage with various guests. The podcast often critiques centralized governance and race-based policies. Episodes provide in-depth analysis and are aimed at audiences interested in South African current events and Afrikaner issues.
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