Conscious Caracal

Ep. 96 - The mirage of Rule of Law in South Africa | Robert Duigan

I chat to Robert Duigan (Marhobane), a political commentator, researcher and writer. We discuss his latest thoughts on what rule of law means, Transformationism, constitutionalism, Professor Koos Malan's writing on these subjects, the Lindiwe Sisulu saga, the question of rule of law in South Africa through the lenses of "is", "can" and "ought", judicial independence, and more.

Ep. 95 - Rediscovering solutions to problems we forgot existed | Quentin Ferreira

I am joined by clinical psychologist, writer and proud porra, Quentin Ferreira to discuss the modern phenomenon where we are forced to rediscover the benefits of community, in-person relationships, healthy eating, regular exercise, making and creating things, among other things, as solutions to problems we forgot existed.

Ep. 94 - 2022 started with an omen | Discussion Stream

I kick off 2022 with a discussion stream looking at the events of the year so far and the year ahead.

Ep. 93 - Finding meaning in the chaos & ruin | Existential Delight

I have a conversation with Existential Delight, a South African Youtuber which described his channel as the opposite of an existential crisis. We discuss the pursuit of meaning in troubling, chaotic times, Christianity, G.K. Chesterton, existentialism, and more.

Ep. 92 - Inflationary pressures & South African agriculture | Herman Roos

I chat with South African tobacco farmer Herman Roos about the inflationary pressures currently bubbling under the surface of the South African agricultural industry, and what this means for farmers, general inflation, and specifically food prices. We also discuss the fertilizer industry, composting, growing your own food, and more.

Ep. 91 - Creating art in ugly times | Gio Pennacchietti

I have a conversation with Gio Pennacchietti (Gio's Content Corner), a social impressionist artist, writer, podcaster (Break The Rules podcast), Gonzo Philosopher, Postmodern Right, and Jungian Futurist. We discuss the necessity and value of creating art in times where the modern zeitgeist encourages the creation of things that are ugly, formless and without meaning.

Ep. 90 - Language & Institutions: Afrikaans at Stellenbosch University | Leon Schreiber

I have a conversation with Dr Leon Schreiber, Member of the South African Parliament, Democratic Alliance (DA) Shadow Minister of Public Service and Administration, and fighter for Afrikaans at tertiary education institutions like Stellenbosch University. We discuss the concerted onslaught against Afrikaans as medium of education at Stellenbosch University, how the institution set about abolishing Afrikaans as language of instruction, the impact of these attacks against Afrikaans, and more.

Ep. 89 - Build. Plant. Create. | Discussion Stream

I discuss the noble and enriching endeavours of building, planting and creating in a time where the zeitgeist is saturated with nihilism and calls to break down, destroy and deface.

Ep. 88 - An Introduction to Civil Disobedience | Robert Duigan

AfriForum and its affiliated think tank Opinor released a discussion paper that aims to provide a legible framework, both theoretical and practical, for the engagement of a civil disobedience campaign. The paper draws on international experts, and is written specific to the South African political context. It addresses the institutional knowledge of the prevailing players and the historical narratives available. The paper furthermore elaborates on various strategies that could be followed with regard to civil disobedience campaigns.

Ep. 87 - Time to dig trenches | Russell Lamberti

I speak to Russell Lamberti, Chief Economist at Sakeliga, about his observation that there's a time to move and a time to dig a trench, and how it applies to South Africa and the West.