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Makin Sense of Cyril Ramaphosa's possible resignation, Gates's climate u-turn, and the war in Sudan

Makin Sense of Cyril Ramaphosa's possible resignation, Gates's climate u-turn, and the war in Sudan

In this episode of Makin' Sense, Frans Cronje answers the question of whether Cyril Ramaphosa will resign, and what that would mean for the ANC. Furthermore, the panel dissects the South African government's latest (good) economic recovery strategy. Reine explains whether Trump will lose on tariffs in the US Supreme Court, and what that would mean for SA's trade negotiators. The panel also sets out the vastly positive global implications of Bill Gates' about-turn on climate change. Lastly, the panel savages global moral duplicity around the Sudanese civil war, and explains how SA's bumbling spooks are only fooling themselves—and that Pretoria needs to up its game in Washington

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Makin Sense of Cyril Ramaphosa's possible resignation, Gates's climate u-turn, and the war in Sudan
In this episode of Makin' Sense, Frans Cronje answers the question of whether Cyril Ramaphosa will resign, and what that would mean for the ANC. Furthermore, the panel dissects the South African government's latest (good) economic recovery strategy. Reine explains whether Trump will lose on tariffs in the US Supreme Court, and what that would mean for SA's trade negotiators. The panel also sets out the vastly positive global implications of Bill Gates' about-turn on climate change. Lastly, the panel savages global moral duplicity around the Sudanese civil war, and explains how SA's bumbling spooks are only fooling themselves—and that Pretoria needs to up its game in Washington
Makin Sense of South Africa's economy, Milei, Starmer, Mamdani and Electoral Thresholds
In this episode of Makin Sense, Gabriel Makin and his panel discuss a range of topics from South Africa's fiscal policies to international political dynamics.
CEO of The Thabo Mbeki Foundation Max Boqwana - Talking Sense Episode 11
In this episode of Talking Sense, CEO of the Thabo Mbeki foundation, Max Boqwana, comes onto the show to talk about the Foundation's work, the progress South Africa has made since 1994, why the ANC is where it is today.
Makin Sense - Episode 9
Makin Sense of the DA's Empowerment Policy, ANC Energy Plan, Oxford Union, Diamonds and US Education
Makin Sense of Israel/Gaza, why the GNU is a Bad Idea, Federalism and Gold
This episode examines South Africa’s widening gap between public opinion and state policy, unpacking polling data that shows deep skepticism of state involvement in the economy. The panel analyses the Gaza peace deal and South Africa’s exclusion, before hearing from David Ansara of the Free Market Foundation, who warns that the GNU merely delays an inevitable collapse and argues for a federal future. The discussion closes with sharp insight into gold’s record highs and what they signal for South Africa and the global economy.
Makin Sense Of Ramaphosa's Economic Plan, The ANC Running Out Of Money Free Speech and Digital IDs
In this episode, the panel discusses the implications of digital IDs in the UK, the challenges facing South Africa's economy, and the ANC's new economic action plan. They explore the shifting voter preferences in South Africa, the state of freedom of speech in the UK compared to the US, and the ANC's financial struggles. The conversation highlights the disconnect between government policies and public sentiment, emphasizing the need for reform and accountability.
Moeletsi Mbeki - Talking Sense Episode 7
Executive producer, Gabriel Makin, sits down with Moeletsi Mbeki to conduct a far-ranging interview about the past, present and future of South Africa.
Makin Sense of The DA, Polling On The ANC, SA-US Deal Potential and James Comey's Indictment
In this episode, the panel discusses the rise of antisemitism in Europe, R.F.K and food, the potential deal between the US and South Africa, internal conflicts in the DA, South African polling and much more.
The Trump Gaza Plan, Benji Shulman
Benji Shulman, dropped by to explain Trump's new Gaza peace plan and its implications.
 Helen Zille, Johannesburg Mayoral Candidate - Talking Sense episode 5
Helen Zille announced that she is the DA's mayoral candidate for Johannesburg over the weekend. Gabriel Makin had the opportunity to sit down with her to discuss how to fix the city, how she will be different from previous DA mayors, what she will and will not be able to achieve and much more.
Dr Frans Cronje -Talking Sense episode 3
Dr Frans Cronje, discusses the launch of The Common Sense, the real South African story of the last 30 years and where South Africa is heading.
Makin Sense of South Africa's US trade trip, Charlie Kirk, The Fed and Peter Mandelson
Makin Sense of South Africa's US trade trip, Charlie Kirk, The Fed and Peter Mandelson
Makin Sense of the UK's Deputy Prime Minister resigning, South African party funding, the woke right
In this episode the panel discuss the UK's Deputy Prime Minister resigning, political party funding in South Africa, the woke right, free speech in the UK and energy in the U.S
Living up to South Africa's promise with Muzi Kuzwayo
Muzi Kuzwayo, comes on to discuss what has happened in South Africa since 1994 and how it could be a success.
Makin Sense of Trump in D.C, The End of History, the UK Economy and South Africa's debt and deficit
The panel discuss crime and policing in Washington D.C, the end of history delusion, the looming economic crisis in the UK and South Africa's debt and deficit
Mmusi Maimane on ''Talking Sense''
Mmusi Maimane discusses contesting the election as a new party, the GNU, the progressive caucus and his policy plans for the future.
US Fed, inflation, flag protest in the UK, SA's latest political data and outages in Iran
The panel discusses the US Fed, flag protests in the UK, the future of South Africa's ANC and utility crises in Iran.

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