Democracy 101

About Democracy 101

What is democracy? Democracy 101 is your guide to understanding the principles, challenges and history of democratic systems worldwide. This series shares insights, expert interviews and real-life stories that aim to empower and equip you with knowledge to make better decisions when it comes to voting.

Publisher

Podcast Party

Category

government · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Dec 2023

Latest episode

29 May 2024

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 May 2024

   Who to vote for?

   In a special live edition of Democracy 101, Jack Motlanthe is joined in studio bby entrepreneur and self taught political analyst Xavier Bapoo. The two discuss the political landscape as people make their way to the polls.

2. 

   8 May 2024

   Saving South Africa

   Are there any concrete plans to truly save South Africa? Jack Motlanthe is joined by authors Chris Papas and Sandile Mnikathi. Their book, Saving South Africa, chronicles how they have governed as mayor and deputy mayor of uMngeni municipality. They also explain exactly how they plan to bring about change, from local to national government.

3. 

   30 Apr 2024

   Democracy 101 : First Time Voters

   Are politically active teenagers the rule or the exception? Joining Gareth and Jack on the show is a remarkable young man who at the age of 19goes toe to toe with our hosts on a variety of issues. Otsile Nkadimeng, executive director of SoWeVote, has no problem sparring with our resident old men.