Conscious Caracal

Ep. 145 - Why the Cape is essential to the West | Robert Duigan

I am joined again by Robert Duigan to discuss the geopolitics of Cape independence and why the southern tip of Africa has once again become a key strategic point, this time within the context of an increasingly multipolar world. We also discuss South Africa within the context of de-dollarization, BRICS, the West and the Rest, global trade, and more.

Ep. 144 - The Downfall of the South African Civil Religion | Professor Koos Malan

I have a discussion with professor Koos Malan about his latest piece, 'No longer seen as saviours', in which he argues that the civil religion ushered in by the ANC in 1994 has bit the dust.

Ep. 143 - Growing autonomy for Cape communities | Heindrich Wyngaard (Cape Forum)

I have a conversation with Heindrich Wyngaard, the Executive Chairperson of the Cape Forum (Kaapse Forum). Cape Forum seeks to improve the living conditions of communities in the Western Cape province by advancing community autonomy, a self-help mentality and the advancement of community federalism. We discuss community federalism, growing autonomy for the Western Cape, coloured culture, Cape Forum (Kaapse Forum), Cape Forum's first documentary about the fisherman of the Western Cape versus the government, and more.

Ep. 142 - Mythologising the decolonisation of Africa | RW Johnson

R.W. Johnson, one of South Africa's foremost political scientists, joins me to discuss his recent writings about the strange mythologising of Africa's post-colonial leaders and anti-colonial struggle and the lessons for South Africa in this topic.

Ep. 141 - Influencing the artistic style of your time | Fen de Villiers

I am joined by Fen de Villiers, a fine art sculptor who is passionate about strong aesthetics and powerful archetypes and who is seeking to challenging the notion of aesthetic relativism. We discuss the role of art, how ineffective conservatives have been at influencing the public art of our time, statues, strong aesthetics, powerful archetypes, aesthetic relativism, how to have an impact on the aesthetics of your time, and more.

Ep. 140 - The Desert of the Real vs the Real Desert | Discussion Stream

I discuss my recent travels in the Karoo desert, the archetype of the desert, the "desert of the real", desert Afrikaners, the Northern Cape, oases, and more.

Ep. 139 - South Africa: Conversations with the past, present and future | Penuel The Black Pen

In this episode I have a conversation with Penuel The Black Pen, a South African online commentator, entrepreneur, podcast host and interrogator of powerful ideas. We discuss what is holding many people back in southern Africa, the power of frank conversations, exposing your audience to ideas or people that might make them uncomfortable or angry, social media as medium for exploring ideas and more.

Ep. 138 - Geopolitical and Security Situation in Africa (2023) | 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 geopolitics and the security situation on the African continent in 2023.

Ep. 137 - Heart of Darkness: The Rwandan genocide | Rory Duncan

I am joined by Rory Duncan, a South African that recently posted a gripping Twitter thread detailing his experience of being in Rwanda during the 1994 genocide. We discuss his experience, what he saw, and what thoughts still linger with him today.

Ep. 136 - Life of a young Afrikaner in Africa | René van der Vyver (AfriForum Youth)

I have a conversation with René van der Vyver, spokesperson for AfriForum Youth and proud Afrikaner. We discuss the key challenges young Afrikaners face today, what AfriForum Youth does, the importance of mother tongue education, Afrikaans students being targeted and excluded at Stellenbosch University (SU), North West University (NWU)'s recent racial exclusion scandal, the importance of courage, what gives her as a young Afrikaner hope for the future, and more.