Conscious Caracal

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

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 Laws (LLM) (𝘤𝘶𝘮 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘦) degree, and is currently busy with his legal doctorate (LLD) at the University of Pretoria.

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

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 Africa Group and has accumulated a following on his YouTube channel where he analyses news and politics both in his own country (United States) and in South Africa. Chris' fields of speciality include: Foreign Area Officer, Linguist, Counterintelligence, Counter-terrorism, Signals Intelligence, Education, International Development, and more.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Ep. 208 - Afrikaner freedom and Orania go global | Joost Strydom

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.