Reading unlocks South Africa's future | Freedom FANatics Ep. 44
The FAN crew discusses a Sowetan man who is making reading cool in his community and the hype around a mining CEO earning R300 million. On #BurningQuestions 🔥 Mbali interrogates who really creates jobs in a country.
Communities shows government how to get things done | Freedom FANatics Ep. 43
Potholes sink our economy but organised communities are taking initiative to fill them in, like in Honeydew west of Jo'burg. The FAN crew discusses this and takes time to reflect on what young people should think about this Freedom Day.
Knowing the ropes gives hope | Freedom FANatics Ep. 42
Young female boxers show what's possible when you have the #FreedomToPlay. The FAN team chats about an aspiring professional boxer from a township in the Western Cape and how a school-voucher system could help parents pay school fees.
Sport Stadiums: SA scoring own goals | Freedom FANatics Ep. 41
If looting state funds was sport, the government would be in the top division. From Mamelodi to Komani, we look at sport facilities across the country that are being torn down or crumbling, undermining your #FreedomToPlay. Then, the current impact of impact of tobacco bans during the lockdown. And in #BurningQuestions, Tiego gets BEE in his bonnet!
Freedom-lovers vs Race-hustlers: Who is dividing South Africans?
On this fiery episode of #BurningQuestions 🔥 we look at a Nelson Mandela quote which leaves us wondering: Who is dividing South Africans - Freedom-lovers or race-hustlers? Tune in to find out.
The power of having the freedom to earn | Freedom FANatics Ep. 40
You are the best resource available to kick-starting your future. The FAN crew discusses the success story of Nqobile's Nkosi's jewelry brand NQ and how it could build a new South Africa. On #BurningQuestions we look at what is really dividing South Africans by reflecting on a Nelson Mandela quote.
VANDALISED libraries = ravaged futures | Freedom FANatics Ep. 39
Thousands of school facilities and libraries have been vandalised and ransacked during the lockdown, with devastating consequences for youngster's #FreedomToLearn. We discuss this and get an update on FAN's action against racist hiring policies at a car manufacturer.
Does the government want to CENSOR your TikTok? | Freedom FANatics Ep. 38
The FAN crew discusses the recently approved Films and Publications Amendment Act and what this means for your freedom to share content online. We also reflect on Human Rights Day and the e-hailing taxi driver strike happening this week.
SA schools need principals with principles | Freedom FANatics Ep. 37
A former school principal in the Eastern Cape has been removed from the teaching registry after demanding a student search for his cell-phone in a pit toilet. We discuss the importance of ensuring children feel safe at school and the vital role of principals in a school's success.
Where freedom fails people suffer | Freedom FANatics Ep. 36
After hearing the disgraceful news of the Gauteng Department of Health not paying medical interns for months, FAN turned up the heat to get the interns what they were owed. And then, we're heading to Mahikeng this week, taking the fight for free and fair elections for all to the High Court.
Why threats to E-hailing drivers is an ATTACK on your FREEDOM | Freedom FANatics Ep. 35
E-hailing taxi services have boomed in South Africa, but drivers are facing ongoing threats and clashes with others in the taxi industry. The FAN team look at how this case study shines a light on the difficulty of working a the free market in a failing state. We also discuss the news that 160 000 pupils haven't yet returned to school this year and some solutions to stop such high drop-out rates.
This is how the Budget Speech affects YOU | Freedom FANatics Ep. 34
Economic policies and budget allocations affect your daily life whether you like it or not. We speak to analyst, Bheki Mahlobo, from the Centre for Risk Analysis to understand how, in the lead up to the National Budget Speech 2022. On #BurningQuestions, we look at whether Malema weaponizes victimhood.
