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The So What?

J P Landman & Ruda Landman

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31 episodes

US, China, South Africa: Quo Vadis?
2026/03/23 | 18 mins.
In this episode we look at the big picture, especially the shifting trade relations between SA, China and the US.
For more about JP, and to read his newsletter, please visit his website.
A Story of African Innovation
2026/02/06 | 15 mins.
In this episode we tell the story of a young entrepreneur from Pretoria, whose award-winning innovation can change the delivery of medicine all over Africa.
For more about JP, and to read his newsletter, please visit his website.
NHI: Where Are We Now?
2025/11/19 | 30 mins.
After the Department of Health’s presentation to parliament three weeks ago and the medium-term budget statement last week, NHI is back in the headlines. Let’s see if we can come to grips with where we’re at. It’s a complex topic, so we’re spending a little bit more time on it than usual. For more about JP, and to read his newsletter, please visit his website.
Project Vulindlela
2025/10/17 | 33 mins.
In this episode, JP makes a case for his belief that South Africa has over the last five years shifted from being – or trying to be – a developmental state, to being a partnership state, where government and the private sector work together to build the country’s systems and structures. It is co-ordinated from the Presidency by what is called Project Vulindlela, which translates as “open the way”. For more about JP, and to read his newsletter, please visit his website.
Getting a Grip on the Informal Sector
2025/07/22 | 15 mins.
In a speech a few weeks ago, the outgoing CEO of Capitec cast doubt on the accuracy of the country’s recognition of the informal sector, and therefore the unemployment rate. In this episode, we look at how StatsSA arrive at their figures, and how that compares with international best practice. For more about JP, and to read his newsletter, please visit his website.

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About The So What?

In this series, we have conversations that South Africans need to hear. Veteran journalist and media personality Ruda Landman has in-depth conversations with Political & Trend Analyst J P Landman, who uses data and facts to cut through the hearsay, conspiracies and misinformation to get to the heart of issues affecting every citizen. Whether it's load shedding, corruption, politics, economics, foreign policy or anything in between, each episode will empower you with the knowledge you need to make your own informed decisions and opinions about the true state of the nation.

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