In this episode of Makin Sense, the panel discusses the complex relationship between public opinion and government policy in South Africa, exploring polling data that reveals a disconnect between theoretical support for government intervention and practical skepticism about state control in personal lives. Then the conversation moves to the peace deal in Gaza and why South Africa was excluded. It then goes into the guest appearance of David Ansara, the CEO of the Free Market Foundation who argues that the GNU is a terrible idea that is simply delaying an inevitable South African collapse and why South Africa should rather move towards becoming a federation. The episode wraps up with an insightful analysis of why the gold price has reached such highs what the implications are for South Africa and the global economy.