Best Rob Stott Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 229 - Decades where nothing happens and years where decades happen | Col. Ret. Chris Wyatt 1:14:57

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Retired US Army Colonel Chris Wyatt, and former Director of African Studies at the US Army War College, joins me again to discuss South Africa and Afrikaners in the world spotlight in 2025, the diplomatic crisis between the South African government and the Trump Administration, the ANC's Afrikaners, the decentralization of diplomacy, Afrikaner and …

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Ep. 228 - The future belongs to the builders | Discussion Stream 58:48

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I discuss a lesson that Afrikaners learned in the 21st century: that only those who are able to translate their ideas into reality and tangible outcomes stand any chance of meaningfully shaping the future.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 227 - How the ANC broke South Africa’s economy | Dawie Roodt 1:02:02

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One of South Africa's most prominent economists, Dawie Roodt, joins me to explain how the ANC destroyed the South African economy, why South Africa has one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, what needs to change to make the South African economy grow, and more. He also elaborates on some of the ideas he expressed at the second annual B…

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Ep. 226 - What does the Trump Administration know about South Africa? | Werner Human 1:04:33

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I am joined by Werner Human, AfriForum's representative part of the Solidarity Movement's second liaison visit to the United States. We discuss what AfriForum and Solidarity want to achieve with this visit, what the Trump Administration knows about South Africa, the Malema Dossier, visiting the White House, and more.…

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Ep. 225 - Countering crime: What strategies work in South Africa? | Ian Cameron 47:57

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I am joined by Ian Cameron, the National Assembly Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, and Member of the South African Parliament for the DA, to discuss effective counter strategies against crime in South Africa, failed ideas to deal with crime, gun ownership, the attempted hijacking he survived, and more.…

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Ep. 224 - The assassination of Charlie Kirk: A turning point? | The Prudentialist 1:01:51

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I am joined by political and cultural commentator The Prudentialist to discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the problem of left-wing political violence and how to respond, social consequences for despicable behaviour, "cancel culture," Kirk's legacy, and more.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 223 - "Business and politics don't mix" is a lie | Rob Hersov 49:08

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I sit down with entrepreneur and political analyst Rob Hersov to discuss his political journey, his "VoetsekANC" BizNews speech, realising the ANC are the problem, South Africa's future, big business, corruption, the new media, Truth Report, and more.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 222 - "Yes, the US Constitution is dead." | Wade Stotts 1:12:33

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I am joined by Wade Stotts, American political and cultural commentator and the host of The Wade Show with Wade. We discuss his controversial video, "Yes, the Constitution is dead," what is an American, and more.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 221 - Transformationism and the tyranny of the majority | Professor Koos Malan 1:25:09

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I am joined by Koos Malan, former professor of Public Law at the University of Pretoria, constitutional jurist, and author of There is no Supreme Constitution. We discuss "Transformationism," South Africa as a multi-nation state, the state religion of the South African government, the tyranny of the majority, self-determination, and more.…

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Ep. 220 - The Afrikaner who industrialised South Africa: Hendrik van der Bijl | Discussion Stream 46:19

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I discuss the life and achievements of Hendrik van der Bijl (1887 - 1948), who played a major role in turning South Africa into an industrial giant on the African continent through creating more than a dozen South African companies, including Eskom, the Industrial and Development Corporation (IDC), and Iscor, now known as ArcelorMittal South Africa…

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Ep. 219 - South Africa's worst diplomatic crisis post-1994 | Byron Shepherd 1:09:45

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I am joined by economist, political commentator, and host of Morning Shot, Byron Shepherd to discuss the diplomatic crisis that has unfolded so far between the ANC-led South African government and the Trump administration. We discuss sanctions, tariffs, "misinformation," media capture, and more.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 218 - The father of Afrikaner republicanism: Paul Kruger | Frans de Klerk (Orania) 49:52

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I am joined by Frans de Klerk, the Communications Official for the Orania Movement, to discuss Paul Kruger, the State President of the ZAR Boer Republic between 1883 to 1900, his legacy, and Orania's plan to erect a statue to Kruger on their new town square. Support the statue initiative here: https://orania.co.za/paul-kruger/…

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Ep. 217 - South Africa: Organised communities versus organised crime | Jacques Broodryk (AfriForum) 49:44

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I am joined by Jacques Broodryk, Chief Spokesperson for AfriForum Community Safety, do tackle some tough questions surrounding community safety structures, organised crime in South Africa, and how to fight back effectively.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 216 - Separating fact from fiction on the ground in South Africa | Derek VanBuskirk (Daily Caller) 1:05:22

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American investigative journalist Derek VanBuskirk (The Daily Caller) chats to me about his recent visit to South Africa to investigate farm murders, Orania, claims of genocide, President Donald Trump's statements on South Africa and the government, AfriForum, and more.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 215 - Out with the old, in with the new media | Renaldo Gouws 54:42

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I am joined by political commentator and former member of the South African parliament Renaldo Gouws to discuss the latest developments in the South African media and social media landscapes.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 214 - The truth about land grabs in South Africa | Joe Emilio 52:18

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I am joined by Joe Emilio to discuss his new documentary - Stolen Ground - which investigates the Tygerberg Raceway land invasion in Cape Town, South Africa (2020 - 2021).By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 213 - How many race laws does the South African government have? | Martin van Staden 1:17:37

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I am joined by Martin van Staden, Head of Policy at the Free Market Foundation (FMF), a columnist for the Daily Friend, and the researcher behind the race laws index of the Institute of Race Relations (IRR). We discuss the South African government's 142+ race laws, Elon Musk shining a spotlight on this fact, and more. Martin also has a Master of La…

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Ep. 212 - When the ugly truth about South Africa breaches containment | Col. Ret. Chris Wyatt 1:04:46

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Retired US Army Colonel Chris Wyatt, and former Director of African Studies at the US Army War College, joins me again to discuss the disastrous meeting between South African president Ramaphosa and US president Trump, from an American perspective. Chris accumulated 36 years of army service under his belt, is the Principal and CEO at The Indaba Afr…

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Ep. 211 - The South African government's disastrous meeting with President Trump | Analysis 45:18

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I unpack and analyse the meeting between the South African government delegation, led by Cyril Ramaphosa, in Washington DC, with the Trump administration. Farm murders, the Expropriation Act, race laws, and more were the main topics of discussion.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 210 - You can't take my farm | Dean Chancy 41:58

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Ep. 209 - The will to Christ? | Chris Waldburger 51:54

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I am joined by author Chris Walburger, who did his doctorate on the work and philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche, to discuss Nietzsche and Christianity, his piece "The Will to Christ?", the West's will to death, Nietzsche's idea of the virtues of Western civilisation living on and regaining vitality outside of Europe, and more.…

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Ep. 208 - Afrikaner freedom and Orania go global | Joost Strydom 1:15:03

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I am joined by Joost Strydom, Head of the Orania Movement, to discuss Orania delegations spreading the cause for Afrikaner freedom abroad, Orania's reaction to President Donald Trump's executive order, the EFF's planned march to Orania that was cancelled, and the latest developments in the town.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 207 - Bounty Hunting: Hair-raising fun in the African sun | Rory Duncan 1:08:18

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Rory Duncan returns to tell another story of his time as a bounty hunter tracking dangerous fugitives in Africa. This round he tells us the story of a bandit that he caught called Michael Mpofu in Zambia in 2007.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 206 - Identity and place: When South Africa gets into your blood | Gareth Cliff 47:11

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I sit down with Gareth Cliff to discuss his family connection to major figures in both Afrikaner and Anglo South African history, matters of place and identity, his favourite chapters from South African history, why you should know your family history, and more.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 205 - New Documentary: Is Trump right about South Africa? | Discussion Stream 1:10:54

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In my latest documentary for AfriForum I interview experts about racially discriminatory legislation and the threats to private property in South Africa, to determine whether US President Donald Trump's recent claims about South Africa are fact or fiction.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 204 - The decentralisation of diplomacy | Alberto Miguel Fernandez 59:15

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I am joined by retired United States diplomat Alberto Miguel Fernandez to discuss the changing nature of diplomacy in the 21st century, the current diplomatic crisis unfolding between the South African government and the Trump administration, his analysis of the recent expulsion of the South African ambassador from U.S., and more.…

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Ep. 203 - The information war against AfriForum | Discussion Stream 1:11:11

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I read and unpack investigative journalist Marie-Louise Antoni's article for Politicsweb, which details how a media-stoked frenzy emboldened the South African government to launch a treason investigation against Afrikaner organisations critical of it (AfriForum, Solidariteit, and the Solidarity Movement).…

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Ep. 202 - AfriForum meets with Trump Administration at White House | Kallie Kriel 36:32

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I'm joined by Kallie Kriel, CEO of AfriForum, to discuss the delegation from AfriForum and the Solidarity Movement's meeting with senior representatives of the Trump administration at the White House in Washington DC. The Solidarity Movement’s delegation to the White House was led by the chairperson of the Solidarity Movement Flip Buys, and include…

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Ep. 201 - The ANC's propaganda machine | Jonathan Witt 1:05:40

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I am joined by Jonathan Witt to unpack how the ANC responds to attacks, how and why many in the media all seem to be in lock-step support of the government's flawed narrative, as well as what forces push and pull the Overton window in South Africa (acceptable discourse). Lastly, what are the mechanisms of public opinion manipulation at the disposal…

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Ep. 200 - Complex Systems Won’t Survive the Competence Crisis | Discussion Stream (Ep. 200 Special) 1:10:20

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To celebrate another major milestone, 200 episodes, I read and analyse another one of my favourite essays: 'Complex Systems Won’t Survive the Competence Crisis' by Harold Robertson (Published in Palladium).By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 199 - South Africa and Afrikaners are ahead of the curve | Tuur Demeester 1:06:59

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I am joined by Tuur Demeester, an Ameircan investor, parallel institutions and state-proof solutions aficionado, and friend of the Afrikaners. Tuur recently visited the Afrikaner town of Orania in South African, and made time to stop in Pretoria as well to visit the AfriForum headquarters and see the Voortrekker Monument. During his visit Tuur obse…

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Ep. 198 - 2025: Adapt or die | Discussion Stream 1:00:12

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In the first episode of 2025 I discuss the themes, ideas and trends, which I think will define 2025. There is a paradigm shift occurring across the Western world and those who are able to effectively adapt to these disruptive changes will come out the other side stronger and more resilient, while those who fail to adjust their sails to the changing…

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Ep. 197 - The Age of the Men of Action | Russell Lamberti 54:36

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Russell Lamberti, Economist and Executive Director of Sakeliga, sits down with me again to discuss a range of topics. We discuss, among other things, how the "Battle of Ideas™" has failed, a retrospective on the politics and lessons from the decade between 2015 - 2025, why community-based organistions such as AfriForum have achieved great successes…

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Ep. 196 - True Believers in the Dark: An IDW retrospective | Benjamin Roberts 1:03:56

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I am joined by Benjamin Roberts, an American writer and an Associate Editor at IM-1776, to discuss his 2021 piece 'True Believers in the Dark'. In this article, Roberts explores the rise and stagnation of the "Intellectual Dark Web" (IDW) - which consists of a range of individuals that include: Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson, Eric and Bret Weinstein, B…

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Ep. 195 - Apologise for Apartheid? | Martin van Staden 1:17:06

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On this episode Martin van Staden and I discuss the notion that white South Africans, in particular Afrikaners, need to apologise for apartheid. We critically engage with the ideas of historical guilt, collective shame, generational punishment, and more. Martin is the Head of Policy at the Free Market Foundation (FMF), a columnist for the Daily Fri…

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Ep. 194 - What Donald Trump's victory means for South Africa and Afrikaners | Jaco Kleynhans 50:49

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Jaco Kleynhans, Head: International Liaison at the Solidarity Movement, joins me to discuss what Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 United States presidential election means for South Africa and the Afrikaners.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 193 - Turning the absurdity of our time into music | The Kiffness 1:20:18

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I am joined by South African musician David Scott (The Kiffness), whose most recent viral hit was a musical rendition of Donald Trump's "eating the cats" comments during the latest US Presidential debate. We discuss his musical journey, music in the internet-era, what make a song go viral, Eating the Cats ft. Donald Trump, fatherhood, his disillusi…

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Ep. 192 - Opposition in the Government of National Unity (GNU) era | David Ansara 1:03:19

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On this episode I am joined by David Ansara, CEO of the Free Market Foundation (FMF). We discuss South Africa's Government of National Unity (GNU), the new nature of opposition politics, the balance of forces, civil society, and more.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 191 - The Afrikaner veto and the Fourth Dispensation | Robert Duigan 1:16:28

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Robert Duigan (uMarhobane) joins me to discuss his recent essay, The Afrikaner veto and the Fourth Dispensation, in the Cape Independent. We also discuss the balance of forces, Consociationalism, the idea of a "minority veto", Afrikaner/Boer self-determination, the Solidarity Movement, AfriForum, and more.…

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Ep. 190 - Freedom and fulfillment in taking responsibility | Dylan Gous 1:24:38

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I have a conversation with Dylan Gous (formerly Existential Delight), a South African Youtuber which described his channel as the opposite of an existential crisis and who makes "hyper-specific content about odd topics that I enjoy". We discuss major developments in his life since we last spoke, fatherhood, G.K. Chesterton, If— by Rudyard Kipling, …

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Ep. 189 - The ever accelerating 24/7 news cycle and its consequences | The Prudentialist 1:07:49

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On this episode I talk to The Prudentialist, a writer, content creator, commentator and co-host of the Digital Archipelago podcast. We discuss the ever accelerating 24/7 news cycle both domestically and globally, the consequences of this phenomenon, psychosecurity, cyber fasting, and more.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 188 - The balance of forces in the Government of National Unity (GNU) era | Kanthan Pillay 1:12:34

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I am joined by Kanthan Pillay, South African author, former Managing Editor of the Cape Times, former head of news at ETV, former chief executive of YFM, and cohost of the Overton Podcast. We discuss South Africa's Government of National Unity (GNU), the new nature of opposition politics, the balance of forces, where South African legacy media is h…

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Ep. 187 - Asymmetric defence strategies for communities and individuals | Discussion Stream 39:57

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In this episode I elaborate on some asymmetric defence strategies for communities and individuals that are being used and pursued in South Africa by organisations such as AfriForum, the Solidarity Movement, and Orania. A question I sometimes encounter when discussing the various decentralised solutions being pioneered in South Africa, in particular…

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Ep. 186 - If you will not have rules, you will have rulers | Kruptos 1:24:40

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I am joined by Christian commentator Kruptos to discuss establishing an maintaining order, policing indecent and undesirable behaviour through social consequences, rather than the state, community-based solutions, the widespread societal effects of the deterioration of communities, and more.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 185: Orania: One day closer to freedom for the Afrikaners | Joost Strydom 1:28:36

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The Head of the Orania Movement, Joost Strydom, joins me again to discuss the latest developments in the town, recent positive and negative coverage, the most common questions (and excuses) Orania hears, living costs in Orania, Article 235 of the South African constitution, own labour, and more.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 184 - Afrikaners' new international reputation | Washington DC feedback 47:50

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Ernst Roets, Executive Director of the Afrikaner Foundation, and I give feedback on our visit to Washington DC and the National Conservatism conference (NatCon 4). As representatives of AfriForum and the Afrikaner Foundation (both institutions that form part of the broader Solidarity Movement), respectively, we attended the NatCon 4 conference in W…

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Ep. 183 - Geopolitical and Security Situation in Africa (2024) | Col. Ret. Chris Wyatt 1:05:49

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Retired US Army Colonel Chris Wyatt, and former Director of African Studies at the US Army War College, joins me again to discuss geopolitics and the security situation on the African continent in 2024. Chris accumulated 36 years of army service under his belt, is the Principal and CEO at The Indaba Africa Group and has accumulated a following on h…

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Ep. 182 - Ethnogenesis: Who are we? | Lafayette Lee 1:13:50

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I am joined by Lafayette Lee, an American writer and a contributing editor of the publication IM-1776. We discuss matters of identity, the flaws within the notion of "America is an idea", the importance of place, and the future of identity in the West.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep 181 - 2024 South African Election Results and Analysis | Discussion Stream 1:15:02

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I unpack and analyze the final results of the 2024 South African national election and answer your questions.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 180 - South Africa's robbery roads | Jacques Broodryk 44:37

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I speak to Jacques Broodryk, Chief Spokesperson for AfriForum Community Safety, about the organisation's increased focus on combating the serious increase in the use of spike traps on main routes in South Africa.By Ernst J. van Zyl