This is an attempt to collate and catalogue some of my recent disparate video appearances on various platforms. Transcripts are autogenerated! Caveat emptor!
Kanthan and Jonathan push back on the hysteria around the Jeffrey Epstein files, arguing that the saga is far less consequential than many claim. They then turn to John Steenhuisen’s fall from grace, unpacking what it means for his political future and the knock-on effects for the DA. The episode closes with a hard look at the prospects of South Africa’s most prominent political parties and who is actually positioned to survive the next electoral cycle.
Jonathan and Kanthan unpack Trump’s revival of the Monroe Doctrine and what it signals for American power in the Western Hemisphere. From Venezuela and the arrest of Maduro, to the knock-on effects for Colombia, Cuba, and even Greenland, the hosts examine how far Trump is willing to push US influence and whether he might actually get away with it. The discussion then turns to the grinding war in Ukraine, protests erupting across Iran, and the increasingly punitive tax regime driving wealth and talent out of California.
Kanthan and Jonathan hand the mic to the audience and tackle a wide-ranging set of questions, from South Africa’s leadership vacuum to what really matters heading into the US midterm elections. The conversation moves through the future of money, the logic of tax revolts, and whether the pen still carries weight in an age dominated by electronics. They close with a reflective look at what this year taught them and what they’re thinking as they head into 2026.
Kanthan and Jonathan discuss whether electric vehicles truly represent the future of transport or just another technological dead end. This leads into a debate over the prospect of portable nuclear reactors and the broader tension between innovation and regulation.
In the latest edition of Democracy Unplugged, three arch-capitalists get together to discuss the South African economy, social class, global influences, politics and job creation. Dr. Jonathan Witt, who is outspoken on social media about many issues; media man Kanthan Pillay, founder of The Capitalist Party and Phumlani Majozi, social commentator and author of Lessons From Past Heroes agree and disagree on many of the most controversial issues of the moment.
What happens to a party that's been on the ballot since 1994? Are they even still relevent? Mkhuleko Hlengwa from the IFP joins the team to not only outline his manifesto, but also to talk about the party and their approach to creating a “new normal” in South Africa. Phumi also questions Mkhuleko on the hotly debated Multi-Party Charter.
This week the hosts delve into the world of conspiracy in the wake of the ship and bridge disaster in the US. Kanthan provides valuable insight into the current status of the Russia Ukraine war, and Jonathan ponders the impact of the P Diddy allegations.
GOOD Secretary-General, Brett Herron speaks on the potential economic reform, if elected. Kanthan grills him on GOOD’s justice pillars, and their plan for jobs. The conversation gets heated when the Green Economy comes up.
In this instalment of the show Jonathan rails against our unprincipled leaders while Kanthan takes a deep dive into the Google Gemini debacle. The hosts discuss the current crypto bull market and where this might end up.
UDM Leader Bantu Holomisa joins the Burning Platform to outline the manifesto for his party. Bantu also speaks on the role the state has to play in bettering the lives of South Africans. Gareth and Kanthan question Bantu on the potential for a coalition government, and how that could impact the country.
