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In this episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi discusses the tense political atmosphere in Washington and the recent visit of South African President Ramaphosa to the White House. The discussion dives into the ambush-like reception Ramaphosa faced, his handling of U.S. President Donald Trump's antics, and the broader implications for US-South Africa relations. Alongside guest Phillip Van Niekerk, Redi critiques the optics and outcomes of the meeting, including discussions on trade agreements, potential collaborations, and Trump's unpredictable behaviour. Insights are provided on the complex diplomatic dance and the symbolic victories amidst the chaos.

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We ALL NEED to EDUCATE OURSELVES By READING, WATCHING, LISTENING, and LEARNING. SHARING what we LEARN, and being MESSENGERS OF HOPE . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hope can feel like a fragile flame in a world that often feels weighed down by uncertainty. But hope does not belong only to the fortunate or the fearless. It belongs to everyone. More importantly, it can be shared. Each one of us has the power to be a messenger of hope. To carry its light into dark places. And to remind others that better days are still ahead. The Power of a Single Act. Hope doesn’t require grand gestures. It starts with small, sincere actions. A kind word, a listening ear, a helping hand. When someone is struggling, having someone believe in them can make a difference. These simple acts may seem trivial. But they can restore someone's faith in themselves. A smile offered to a stranger. A supportive message sent to a friend. Or a moment of patience in a tense situation. Thes...

In this conversation, all the big issues of the day are discussed. The GNU’s survival, the decline of the ANC, Trump’s approach to SA, the expropriation act, employment equity, NHI, electricity, Israel and SA’s foreign policy, and much more. Dr Cronje’s ground-breaking data and insights shift the way to think about South Africa. They offer a rational framework for understanding and responding proactively to the trends shaping the country’s future. If you are someone who cares about South Africa’s direction, this conversation matters .

Welcome to the History of South Africa podcast with me your host, Des Latham. This is episode one of what is going to be a fairly lengthy series which could extend more than three years as we burrow deeply into a truly unique part of planet earth. Each podcast will take around 20 minutes.

We ALL NEED to EDUCATE OURSELVES By READING, WATCHING, LISTENING, and LEARNING. SHARING what we LEARN, and being  MESSENGERS OF HOPE. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The modern world is overflowing with noise, confusion, and challenge. But there's a simple, powerful truth: We All Need to Educate Ourselves . Now more than ever. This isn’t a luxury. It is a responsibility. We each hold the power to expand our minds. To awaken our perspectives. And deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.  But how do we do this? We Read:  We pick up books, articles, essays. Whether digital or physical. And we feed our minds with ideas, stories, facts, and philosophies to help us grow. Reading stretches our imagination. It sharpens our critical thinking. And it connects us with voices from the past and present. It gives us context, nuance, and depth.  We Watch:  Documentaries, educational videos, talks, and interviews. There is an ocean of knowledge waiting to be absorbed. Visual learning engages our senses and can bring complex topics to life in a way that sticks. When we watch with purpose, we see more than entertainment. We s...