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South Africa has entered into a phase in its modern history where jobs are scarce, and life is becoming increasingly difficult. Due to this, some politicians will try to benefit from our frustrations by polarising communities through race hustling. As people who care about the future of our country, we should guard against this because South Africa’s strength lies in the diversity of its individuals.
“Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” This is a quote from George Orwell’s book, 1984. In this vain, Nicholas Lorimer debunks some often told myths about South Africa’s history, empowering you to look more closely at SA’s past and consider how it continues to impact the present.
As the IEC goes to court to postpone the local government election Marius and Sara look at the legal issues around this and what can be done to make sure the election goes ahead so that your voice can be heard.
On this episode of #BurningQuestions the FAN team is joined by Bheki Mahlobo - an Analyst at the CRA as they discuss what the alternatives are to BEE and specifically NEED (Non-racial Economic Empowerment for the Disadvantaged), a policy developed by The Institute of Race Relations.
The FAN team discuss how ANC policy continues racist APARTHEID thinking and how voting has the ability to CHANGE the FUTURE.