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33 episodes

On Satellites, South Africa and Starlink
2026/07/27 | 20 mins.
In this episode JP looks at the players in the low-earth-orbit satellite industry; who is operating in South Africa, where Starlink fits in, and what the possibilities are for the future.
For more about JP, and to read his newsletter, please visit his website.
The Achilles Heel of South Africa: Local Government
2026/06/22 | 25 mins.
In this episode JP discusses what is being done to change our municipal system in order to safeguard funds for maintenance and capital investment, as well as instituting a framework for running coalitions.
For more about JP, and to read his newsletter, please visit his website.
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.

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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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