Wilko's Messages of Hope

In this Truth Report episode, Donald Brown sits down with Helen Zille to unpack what it would really take to rebuild Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest and most mismanaged city. From crumbling infrastructure, load-shedding, and service delivery failures to coalition chaos, Zille outlines her plan to restore accountability, competence, and public trust. She argues that ideology has broken the city, and that only a return to capable governance can turn it around. This isn’t just politics, it’s a blueprint for how to fix a collapsing city and maybe even the country beyond it.

Today we pull the threads of the Madlanga Commission’s most chaotic week. An evidence leader’s sudden withdrawal, Ambassador (and former minister) Nathi Mthethwa’s death in Paris, and General Dumisani Kumalo’s abrupt illness. All while explosive testimony links organised crime, cartel economics, and political power. Mighti Jamie‬ joins State of the Nation to map the alleged network. Hospital looting, procurement games, “fixers,” and why the opposition’s silence inside the GNU matters. We cut through the noise: what the Commission can surface, what Parliament’s ad hoc committee can and can’t do, and why the real cost is counted in lives not headlines. Don’t just complain, get involved, share this conversation.

Nelson Mandela Bay is at a crossroads, collapsing services, corruption, and chaos have left residents desperate for change. In this episode, we introduce Retief Odendaal (MPL), the DA’s Mayoral Candidate with a plan to fix it. Who is Retief beyond the politics? What drives him? And how will he bring stability, restore service delivery, and give Nelson Mandela Bay the future it deserves? Watch now to find out why this election could change everything for Nelson Mandela Bay.

 Life doesn’t just “happen” to us. The circumstances we face today are largely the result of choices we made yesterday. Every decision, from what we eat, to how we speak, to who we spend time with, sets us on a path. We may not control everything, but we do control how we respond. That response is a choice, and it can either trap us or move us forward. The power is simple: better choices create better circumstances. If you want tomorrow to look different, start by making wiser decisions today. With very best wishes, Chris Wilkinson. I'm simply a messenger, writing and sharing with other patriotic South Afri-CANs.  To encourage and inspire. I do not get paid for this. If you’d like to support my efforts, I appreciate it. If you can't, I understand. Times are tough. Click Here  to make a donation through  Back a Buddy Thank you.

In this exclusive interview, Tommy Robinson sits down with Rob Hersov to deliver a raw and unflinching account of Britain's deepening crisis. From his 18 months in prison—including seven months in solitary confinement—for producing a documentary that exposed government and judicial corruption, to the massive march of over a million patriots in London, Robinson pulls no punches. He dissects the failures of mass immigration, the lack of assimilation in certain communities, and the demographic shifts threatening the nation's identity and safety. Robinson warns of a spiritual war raging across the West, where globalist forces attack family, culture, and Christianity through open borders and cultural Marxism. He shares shocking statistics on prison radicalisation, inbreeding in communities, and the preferential treatment of migrants over native Britons. With pride in Britain's history and a call for mass deportations, closed borders, and absolute free speech, Robinson envisions...

For decades, the language of revolution inspired courage and gave us freedom. But today, permanent revolution has become a prison trapping millions of South Africans in poverty, unemployment, and broken systems. In this State of the Nation weekly update, we argue why the revolution must end and why reconstruction must begin. South Africa doesn’t need slogans, it needs jobs, working schools, safe communities, electricity, water, and real opportunity. With Mike Sham on the State of the Nation Podcast.

Most people believe a good life will make them happy. The truth is the opposite. Happiness creates a good life. Happiness isn’t something you find at the end of success, wealth, or comfort. It’s a choice you make daily. A grateful, positive outlook attracts better health, stronger relationships, and more opportunities. Don’t wait for perfect conditions to be happy. Start with happiness now, and watch how your life transforms. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hersov's blunt verdict: SA has gone backwards since 2008. ANC has failed on every measure - BNIC#2 South African entrepreneur and outspoken capitalist activist Rob Hersov brought BizNews Investment Conference #2 in Hermanus to a fiery close with his trademark no-holds-barred critique of the ANC. Declaring that South Africa is “uninvestable under ANC rule”, Hersov warned that continued investment amounts to gambling with the future. He traced the country’s economic decline since 2008, citing failed governance,...

South Africa is under siege from organised crime and gang violence. In this episode of the DA Podcast, Ian Cameron (Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police), JP Smith (Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security), and Elizabeth, a neighbourhood watch member, tackle the scale of crime, assassinations, and gang activity affecting communities. Hear first-hand stories from the ground, how local authorities and communities are stepping up, and what could be done if the City had more powers to fight back. This is an eye-opening look at SA’s crime crisis and the battle to keep ordinary South Africans safe.

On this episode of the Democratic Alliance Podcast , Helen Zille joins us to share her journey from journalist and activist to DA leader and Joburg mayoral candidate. We get personal, her roots, what shaped her, and why she decided to step up for Johannesburg now. Helen also shares her vision for the city’s future and why she believes in Joburg. Tune in for an honest, relatable conversation that shows how strong leadership can restore hope and build a Johannesburg we can all believe in.

 There’s an old saying that carries a powerful truth: “I’d rather be a has-been than a never was.” Being called a “has-been” often sounds like an insult. As if your best days are behind you, your achievements forgotten, and your relevance gone. But when you pause and think about it, the label carries something much greater. A “has-been” is someone who once was . Someone who dared to try, succeeded, and risked failure but found moments of victory. A “never was,” however, is someone who never stepped forward. Never took the chance. Never pursued the dream. They stayed comfortable; perhaps they let fear win. But in the end, they never created the memories, the stories, or the legacy that come from doing . Life is not meant to be lived on the sidelines. None of us can avoid aging, change, or decline in some areas of life. But if you’ve left footprints behind, then you were .. Whether in a career, in relationships, or in your community. And that’s worth more than the empty comfort of ha...