Wilko's Messages of Hope

  When people think about elections, they often picture the big national ones. The ones that make the headlines and fill social media feeds. But the truth is, local government elections are just as important. If not more so, because they directly affect our daily lives. Local Government Is Where Life Happens Local councils make decisions about the things we use and depend on every day. Water, electricity, roads, rubbish collection, housing, local policing, libraries, and community parks. They decide how money is spent in your area and what services get priority. If your streetlights don’t work. Or your neighbourhood park needs cleaning. It’s your local government that’s responsible. Not the national one. Your Vote Shapes Your Community When you vote in a local election you’re choosing the people who will represent you. And make decisions on your behalf. These councillors decide how to use public funds,. What gets built where. And how to balance the needs of different areas. Not vot...

 

After months of dysfunction, mistrust, and collapsing credibility, the Government of National Unity (GNU) held a quiet retreat . What if — for the first time — the ANC and DA realized their only salvation is each other? In this episode of State of the Nation, Mike Sham dissects how both parties are cornered politically and economically. And why desperation might finally produce cooperation. From the Madlanga Commission to by-election losses, from foreign policy failures to budget fights, this analysis explores a radical possibility. A functioning GNU that unlocks growth, cleans up corruption, and revives investor confidence. Could the ANC and DA’s survival instinct actually fix South Africa? This is the big political “what if” of 2025. Watch if you want to understand:

In this explosive Director’s Cut interview on BizNewsTV, DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach tells Alec Hogg why South Africa’s criminal justice system remains deeply captured. And what it will take to clean it up. From her years at the NPA to her current seat on Parliament’s ad hoc committee, Breytenbach pulls no punches. Corruption isn’t just at the top, it’s systemic, starved by design, and shielded by politics. Her message to those in power is blunt - act boldly, or the rot will consume everything.

Financial strategist and American analyst Matt Chancey joins Alec Hogg to unpack the significance of Donald Trump’s pick for US ambassador to South Africa, Brent Bozell. Known for his fierce media criticism and conservative influence, Bozell’s arrival could mark a turning point in US-SA relations. Chancey explains what Bozell’s appointment means for trade, diplomacy, and the ideological balance between Washington and Pretoria. And why South Africans should pay close attention.

South Africa’s fiscal alarm bells are ringing again. With debt soaring, growth stalling, and the Minister of Finance running out of tax options, economist Dawie Roodt lays out the hard truth: “You can’t tax a broken economy back to life.” In this frank conversation with Alec Hogg, Roodt explains why VAT hikes are political suicide, How inflation quietly steals from citizens, and why he believes only bold reform, or a new government, can stop the looming financial cliff.

An economy is a living system. It’s how a country makes, shares, and uses its money, goods, and services. Every person, business, and government department plays a part in keeping it running. People and Work It all starts with people. When people work, they earn money. That money is then spent on food, housing, transport, and other needs. The more people who have jobs, the more money flows through the system. And the stronger the economy becomes. Businesses and Products Businesses create the goods and services people buy. They hire workers, pay wages, and invest in new products. As businesses grow, they hire more people. Creating a positive cycle where everyone benefits. Government and Taxes The government collects taxes from people and businesses. It then uses that money to pay for public services like schools, hospitals, roads, and police. If managed wisely, taxes help keep the country running smoothly. And support those who need help. Imports and Exports Every country buys and sells...

Economist Dawie Roodt joins Renaldo Gouws to expose the brutal truth about South Africa’s collapsing fiscal reality: a handful of overburdened taxpayers funding millions, a bloated state drowning in debt, and an ANC government addicted to redistribution instead of growth. From the failed grey list reforms to the quiet tax revolt already underway, this is a wake-up call for the middle class. Roodt breaks down how corruption, incompetence, and socialist ideology have bankrupted the system and why nothing will change until the ANC is gone. This is not just an interview. It’s a warning. Watch the full Truth Report now.

Since 1996, government spending has increased, while effectiveness has declined. Join us for the launch of the Value For Money Bill , a bold policy that will stop the waste and deliver real value.

On this episode of the Democratic Alliance Podcast , Francois Rodgers, KZN MEC for Finance, shares his journey into politics and how he's clamping down on corruption! We discuss the province’s challenges, and explore how the DA is working to stabilise finances, restore services, and rebuild trust in government!