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With local government elections less than 50 days away, the political temperature is rising. Phumi Mashigo sits down with Justice Malala and Mondli Makhanya to unpack the ANC's candidate-list chaos, the DA's missed opportunities, MK's rise in KwaZulu-Natal and whether the EFF has lost its political edge. Plus: Ramaphosa's leadership in Africa, Trump and the US midterms, Europe's shift to the right — and what all of it tells us about the changing face of political leadership. The Burning Platform

South Africa's townships are not a side economy. According to GG Alcock, author of the Kasinomics book series, they're a trillion-rand-plus market that the country's biggest listed companies are already quietly fighting over, from Shoprite's cash-and-carry pivot to Capitec's entrepreneur accounts to Pepkor's handset financing. Alcock, who grew up in a mud hut in Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal, and never went to university, sat down with Alec Hogg to explain why the xenophobic crackdown on foreign traders barely dented the spaza sector, why Pick n Pay's QualiSave format misread who actually shops in a township, how a social grant became one woman's ten-year start-up fund, and why an entire generation of township entrepreneurs is quietly building wealth in bread, eggs, hardbody chickens and handset finance while the formal economy stalls.

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With the local government elections less than 50 days away, South Africa's political landscape is heating up. This week Phumi Mashigo speaks to Justice Malala and Mondli Makhanya from the This Is Politics podcast about the ANC's candidate-list chaos, the DA's missed opportunities, MK's rise in KwaZulu-Natal and whether the EFF has lost its political edge. They also discuss Africa, SADC and Cyril Ramaphosa's leadership on the African continent and look at Donald Trump and the 2026 US midterms, the rise of the political right across Europe, and the changing nature of political leadership. The Burning Platform

What does it take to turn former farmland into a thriving wildlife corridor—and build a conservation movement where women, local communities, rangers, and global partners all have a role to play? About This EpisodeIn Episode 207 of the Adventures in Learning podcast, Dr. Diane continues the Wild Tomorrow series with Tori Gray, Wild Tomorrow's Development & Partner Relations Manager. Tori shares her journey from a 2017 intern to a conservation leader living and working in the bush in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She takes us inside Wild Tomorrow's growing Greater Ukuwela Nature Reserve, where habitat restoration, wildlife protection, local employment, and meaningful partnerships work together to create space for a wilder future.This is a conversation about connection: connection to wildlife, to the land, to the people doing the daily work of conservation, and to the possibilities that emerge when we collaborate rather than compete. Tori reflects on the all-women Green Mambas restoration team, rhino protection and orphan care, the power of wildlife corridors, responsible conservation travel, and the advice she would offer young people hoping to build a career that protects the planet.Wild Tomorrow works to protect, restore, and connect habitat in KwaZulu-Natal—part of a globally significant biodiversity region—while partnering with local communities and conservation organizations to protect threatened wildlife and wild spaces.Chapters00:50 From intern to Development & Partner Relations Manager03:06 Growing a reserve: giraffe releases, land purchases, and rewilding05:00 The Green Mambas: conservation, community, and women's leadership07:54 Why conservation begins with connection to nature12:34 Stronger together: partnerships for rhino conservation13:54 Rhino orphan care, anti-poaching, and prevention18:04 From pineapple farm to wildlife corridor20:47 Removing 300 snares—and a wild dog's hopeful return22:51 Turning snares into stories, art, and awareness23:30 How a childhood love of elephants became a conservation career26:34 Brody, the conservation corgi27:08 What brings Tori hopeHighlightsTori began with Wild Tomorrow as an intern in 2017, shortly after the organization purchased its first 500-hectare property. Today, the Greater Ukuwela Nature Reserve has expanded to more than 5,000 acres of protected habitat.Wild Tomorrow's Green Mambas are an all-women habitat restoration team whose work includes removing invasive plants and helping restore grasslands, woodlands, and forest systems so native vegetation and wildlife can recover.Through restoration, rewilding, anti-poaching support, community partnerships, and conservation education, Wild Tomorrow is working to connect larger protected landscapes and create more room for wildlife to move and thrive.Tori reminds us that conservation needs many kinds of skills. Whether your strengths are in science, fundraising, communications, education, tourism, project management, art, or relationship-building, there is a meaningful place for you in protecting our shared planet.Links & ResourcesWild TomorrowWild Tomorrow: Protecting Threatened Wildlife and Wild SpacesMeet the Wild Tomorrow TeamVolunteer with Wild Tomorrow in South AfricaChildren's Book Creators for Conservation Bring a Splash of Color and Creativity (aka Dr. Diane's trip with Wild Tomorrow)Learn About the Green MambasCelebrating the Green MambasHabitat Restoration at Greater Ukuwela Nature ReserveWild Tomorrow Education FundSupport Wild Tomorrow's Community WorkListen to the Full SeriesExplore the complete Wild Tomorrow series on the Adventures in Learning podcast:Episode 189: From Boots to a Wildlife Corridor—The Wild Tomorrow Story with Co-Founders John Steward and Wendy Hapgood (Part 1)Episode 193: People, Preschoolers, and Planet—Community Conservation with Wild Tomorrow's Aphiwe Notshaya (Part 2)Episode 198: Rewilding, Restoration, and Hope—Kevin Jolliffe and the Wild Tomorrow StoryEpisode 199: Rangers, Resilience, and Hope with Sibiya Siyabonga | Wild Tomorrow, Part 4Episode 204: Hope in the Field—The Green Mambas of Wild TomorrowTake ActionIf this conversation inspires you, please share it with a teacher, librarian, young conservationist, wildlife lover, or friend who needs a little hopeful news.Subscribe to Adventures in Learning wherever you listen to podcasts.Listen to the full Wild Tomorrow series and meet the people restoring habitat, supporting communities, and protecting wildlife in South Africa.Visit Wild Tomorrow to learn, donate, follow their work, or explore an immersive conservation experience.Talk with the young people in your life about the issues and animals they care about. As Tori reminds us, a lifelong conservation journey can begin with simply being “obsessed” with an animal, asking questions, meeting people, and following that curiosity.Support the showShare this episodeIf this conversation sparked wonder, gave you a helpful strategy, or offered a needed reminder of hope, please share it with a friend or colleague.Subscribe • Download • Review • Tell a friendStay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.

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Blurb:   Daniel Tucker interviews Georgia Kotretsos about her work with the ΤΗΕ ΤΕΛΟΣ SOCIETY which is conceived of as a Arts & Culture Research Lab Observatorium with projects throughout Greece and beyond. This interview was conducted at the Twenty-First International Conference on the Arts in Society conference "Modeling Life Systems: Art, Algorithms, Ecologies" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece.    Bio: Georgia Kotretsos is a visual artist, researcher, the founder of the nonprofit organization THE ΤΕΛΟΣ SOCIETY, Arts & Culture Research Lab Observatorium, in Athens, Greece and the publisher of TTS Press, which operates in the field of cultural studies and art research in Greece, the Balkans, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. TTS focuses on the Greek periphery, the islands, and remote areas. It creates interdisciplinary teams tailored for each project, working collaboratively on site-specific intangible projects that uncover the unique aspects of each locale. TTS publications are available at the following bookstores: Politeia, Ianos, Museum of Cycladic Art, Iambos, Pixel,and Public (online). Through these endeavors, THE TEΛΟΣ SOCIETY highlights the importance of contemporary art and cultural heritage while fostering new creative perspectives and audiences. She holds an MFA in Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (USA, 2004), where she studied on a full merit-based scholarship, and a BFA from the Durban Institute of Technology in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (2000), where she relocated as a teenager during the country's post-apartheid transition. Her work systematically critiques conventional theoretical positions on viewing and perceiving artworks, seeking—through liberatory and anarchic visual practices—to reveal that the experience of viewing is site-specific, and that the emancipation of the viewer is a crucial source of artistic knowledge. Her research-based approach—whether in the form of artwork, text, or interview—resists traditional forms and historical modes of acquiring knowledge, proposing alternative methodologies for its creation and reception. Her work has been presented both in Greece and internationally, including at the Onassis Art Center and the Asia Society in New York, the 4th Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art, the Tinguely Museum (Basel), La Kunsthalle (Mulhouse), the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art (Thessaloniki), and the Contemporary Art Museum of St. Louis. She has held seven solo exhibitions and participated in numerous significant international initiatives, including the 56th Venice Biennale, MediaImpact in Moscow, and FIELD MEETING in New York. From 2006 to 2010, she co-founded the independent art space Boots Contemporary Art Space in St. Louis, USA—an alternative contemporary art laboratory—and served as editor-in-chief of BootPrint, a biannual journal by and for artists. From 2009 to 2013, she served as a columnist for Art21 Magazine of PBS Arts Feature in New York, with her column Inside the Artist's Studio. In 2014, her writing was also published on LABKULTUR.TV in Germany. In 2019, Kotretsos published a report on the arts in Greece reflecting on the decade of recession 2008-18 entitled "Athens is the Only Cave in the World that has a Skylight" for the Field Journal in the US.  Her works are held in private collections, including the National Bank of Greece, the Mamidakis Foundation, and others. More information about her work can be found at:  www.georgiakotretsos.com | www.thetelossociety.com  Georgia Kotretsos portrait for RTIN by Kostas Pappas and the TTS Logo

Prince Mashele has a warning for KwaZulu-Natal: when Jacob Zuma dies, he believes MK's hold on the province won't survive him. On this Daybreak, the political analyst spells out the party he's quietly building to replace the ANC, who he says is bankrolling it, and why he'd rather copy Singapore than "African democracy." Then Rob Hersov makes the case that Johannesburg is being run like 1920s Chicago, except the mafia here has captured the police, the courts and the boardroom too, and nobody agrees on who the city's Al Capone actually is. Johnny Copelyn, in one of his last interviews as HCI's boss, explains why South Africa is still sitting on oil and gas its neighbours are racing to exploit. Riël Malan explains why 36 failed startups taught him more than any MBA could. And Wall Street closes out August in the red as a hawkish Fed chair and a spiking oil price rattle markets, with one Californian utility down 20% in a single session.

John Maytham, is joined by writer and scholar, Jonny Steinberg, to discuss whether Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma is reshaping KZN politics. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince Mashele has a warning for KwaZulu-Natal: when Jacob Zuma dies, MK goes with him. In this Q&A from BNC#9, the political analyst behind a new project to unseat the ANC gets blunt about the money he can't yet raise, the small group he says quietly bankrolls South African politics, and why he'd rather copy Singapore than "African democracy." He also names names on who he's backing in Johannesburg's mayoral race, and why some of his own likely allies won't thank him for it.

What does hope look like when it is rooted in the land, carried home to your children, and shared through song?In Episode 204 of the Adventures in Learning podcast, Dr. Diane continues the Wild Tomorrow series with two remarkable Green Mambas, Senzeleni Ngcobo and Philile Mdluli.The Green Mambas are part of Wild Tomorrow's all-women ecosystem-restoration team in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Their work includes removing invasive plants, helping restore native habitat, supporting tree planting, learning fire-safety and first-aid skills, and welcoming guests and volunteers into the work of rewilding. But this conversation is about much more than conservation. It is about work that creates independence, supports families, strengthens community, and makes a future feel possible.Senzeleni and Philile share what has changed since joining Wild Tomorrow in 2018: being able to send their children to school, afford transportation and warm clothes, contribute to their families, and build homes of their own. They speak about learning to feel at home in the forest, gaining new skills, and teaching their children to care for plants, animals, and the planet. And throughout the episode, they share the music and laughter that bring joy to their days in the field.This is Part 5 of the Wild Tomorrow series. In previous episodes, we heard Wild Tomorrow's founding story from John Steward and Wendy Hapgood; explored community conservation with Aphiwe Notshaya; learned about ecosystem restoration with reserve manager Kevin Jolliffe; and joined Sibiya Siyabonga for a conversation about ranger life, resilience, and hope. This episode brings us directly to the women whose daily work is helping turn Wild Tomorrow's vision into reality.Chapters00:00 Welcome to the Green Mambas01:13 Meeting Senzeleni and Philile04:13 What the Green Mambas do06:36 Rewilding, invasive plants, and tree planting07:30 Singing through the work08:32 How work with Wild Tomorrow changed their families' lives09:54 From fearing the forest to feeling at home11:07 Conservation in partnership with community13:09 Learning new skills in the field15:27 Lessons they are sharing with their children16:08 What brings hope17:12 A final song and “Siyabonga”Why ListenHear directly from two women whose daily work restores habitat and creates opportunity for their families.Learn how rewilding includes invasive-species removal, tree planting, wildlife protection, fire management, and community engagement.Discover a community-centered conservation model that recognizes women as leaders in restoration.Be reminded that hope can take many forms: meaningful work, new skills, children thriving, friendship, laughter, and song.Other Episodes In the Wild Tomorrow SeriesPart 1: From Boots to a Wildlife Corridor: The Wild Tomorrow Story with John Steward and Wendy HapgoodPart 2: People, Preschoolers, and Planet: Community Conservation with Aphiwe NotshayaPart 3: Rewilding, Restoration, and Hope with Kevin JolliffePart 4: Rangers, Resilience, and Hope with Sibiya SiyabongaMore ResourcesLearn more about the Green Mambas, Wild Tomorrow's all-women restoration team.wildtomorrowRead Wild Tomorrow's celebration of the Green Mambas and their work in habitat restoration: Celebrating the Green Mambas.Visit Wild Tomorrow to support wildlife conservation, rewilding, and community-centered work in South Africa.Find full show notes, photos, and more episodes at Dr. Diane Adventures.Call to actionListen to the full episode, share it with someone who cares about women in conservation, and take time to learn the whole story of rewilding. Restoring land is not only about planting trees or removing invasive plants. It is also about investing in people, supporting families, building skills, and creating communities where wildlife and people can thrive together.Siyabonga — thank you — to Senzeleni, Philile, and every Green Mamba whose work reminds us that hope is not abstract. It is something we build, plant, protect, sing about, and carry forward together.Support the showShare this episodeIf this conversation sparked wonder, gave you a helpful strategy, or offered a needed reminder of hope, please share it with a friend or colleague.Subscribe • Download • Review • Tell a friendStay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.

Today Matt & Todd explore two historically linked war epics: Zulu (1964) and Zulu Dawn (1979)We're tackling them in reverse order of release because that's the chronological order of the battles themselves. It's a rare case where watching the films backwards actually gives you the forward momentum of history.Zulu Dawn (1979): The Disaster at IsandlwanaDirected by Douglas Hickox, Zulu Dawn dramatizes the catastrophic British defeat at the Battle of Isandlwana in a moment that shattered the myth of imperial invincibility. The film features an enormous cast, including:Burt LancasterPeter O'TooleSimon SabelaSimon WardNigel DavenportRonald LaceyBob Hoskins…and thousands of Zulu extras whose presence gives the film its sweeping, overwhelming sense of scale.Though critically the weaker of the two films, Zulu Dawn is the necessary first chapter: a portrait of arrogance, miscalculation, and political maneuvering that pushed the British Army into an ill‑conceived invasion of Zululand. The Zulu kingdom had been cooperating with colonial authorities to that point — but the British government's desire for expansion, coupled with manufactured provocations, set the stage for one of the empire's most humiliating defeats.The film leans into the tragedy of command failures: scattered forces, poor reconnaissance, and a fatal underestimation of Zulu strategy. When the Zulu impis finally strike, the British camp collapses under the sheer force and coordination of the attack. It's a war epic, but also a cautionary tale about hubris.Zulu (1964): The Stand at Rorke's DriftDirected by Cy Endfield, Zulu is technically the “sequel,” though released 14 years earlier. It depicts the Battle of Rorke's Drift in a desperate defensive action occurring just hours after the disaster at Isandlwana.The film stars:Stanley BakerJack HawkinsChief Mangosuthu ButheleziUlla JacobssonJames BoothMichael Caine (in his breakout role)…and, again, thousands of Zulu extras.Where Zulu Dawn is about collapse, Zulu is about endurance. A tiny British outpost, barely fortified, poorly supplied, and shaken by news of the earlier massacre, suddenly becomes the target of a massive Zulu strike. The film's tension comes from the contrast: the Zulu forces are disciplined, coordinated, and relentless, while the British defenders are a mix of professionals, malcontents, and men simply trying to survive.The film is famous for its choreography of battle: shield walls, rifle volleys, chants, and the haunting rhythm of Zulu war songs. It's also more character-driven, exploring class conflict, leadership under pressure, and the uneasy admiration between two sides locked in mortal combat.Neither film is a documentary. Both take liberties: compressing timelines, inventing characters, reworking the entire embodiment and sentiment of others, and shaping events for dramatic effect. But taken together, they form a compelling cinematic diptych: one battle lost through overconfidence, the next survived through grit, desperation and guile.What they absolutely nail is the sense of place: the sweeping hills of KwaZulu-Natal, the stark beauty of the African landscape, and the sheer physicality of the battles. These are rousing adventure epics, filled with unforgettable imagery and some of the fiercest large-scale combat sequences ever put on film.