The Pioneer Podcast

Five lessons learned over the last two years..| TPP #100!

This is the 100th episode of The Pioneer Podcast! In this episode I look back at the last two years and I exchange ideas about some of the most important lessons we have learnt in the process. I do this with reference to famous quotes by authors and historical figures we appreciate. We would love to hear from you..We plan on doing an "ask me anything" episode, if you have any questions that you would like me to answer, please submit it in the comments below. Here is the link on which you can become a Lex Libertas contributor -https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/support-us

What should Nolan's Odyssey really convey? | Daan Goosen | TPP98

In this episode of The Pioneer podcast, I have great conversation with Daan Goosen, lecturer at Akademia and Marné Pienaar, organiser of the Lex Libertas Book Club about the highly anticipated movie The Odyssey. We discuss the characters, intrigues, highlights and what we would like to see in this new edition of Homer's classic.
What would you like to see in this movie?You can join the Lex Libertas Book Club here - https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/club/book-club 

Are foreigners the problem? | TPP#97

In this episode of the Pioneer Podcast, I examine the recent rise in xenophobia in South Africa and explain why it is a far greater problem than the presence of undocumented foreign workers.
 
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Make your own decisions | Gerhard Papenfus | TPP#99

In this episode of the Pioneer Podcast, I speak with Gerhard Papenfus, CEO of the National Employers Association of South Africa (NEASA) about the destructive nature of race laws in South Africa, and what could be done to fight it. We also discuss relations between South Africa and the United States, and why it's important for entrepreneurs to remain in control of decisionmaking powers over their businesses. You can support Lex Libertas here - https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/support-us Click here to sign up to the Lex Libertas Newsletter - https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/newsletter

Digital ID: Another bad decision...TPP #96

In this episode of the Pioneer Podcast, I focus on the proposed amendment to digital identity regulations. I focus on the fact that it sounds like a good idea, why this is a bad idea and why it is so dangerous. Are you against the Digital ID system?You can add your name to our submission to the Department of Home Affairs here - https://2eupi6.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2dStqtaO0QcOskJjU0VDV6A You can support Lex Libertas here - https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/support-us

Open Letter to Roelf Meyer | TPP#95

In this episode of the Pioneer Podcast, I discuss Lex Libertas' open letter to Roelf Meyer. I focus on why we expressed concerns about his appointment, what we expect him to say to the US administration about South Africa, and what we urge him to say. Lex Libertas still needs 80 000 signatures on our petition so that we can present it to the South African Government, US Department of State and the White House. Click here to read and sign the petition - https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/campaigns/stoppersecution

We met with the White House |TPP #94

In this episode of the Pioneer Podcast, I discuss Lex Libertas' visit to the White House in Washington, D.C. Are you wondering what we told them? Watch this episode to learn exactly what we told them about the situation in South Africa, our plans for the future and what they can do.
 
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International Law is on our side | TPP #93

In this episode of the Pioneer Podcast, I focus on our case and right to self-determination. I zoom in on what precisely self-determination is, what international law says about it, what South African law says about it and what the arguments against it are. 
 
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Manyi's case against self-determination | TPP#92 | Mzwanele Manyi

In this episode of the Pioneer Podcast I had lively discussion with Mzwanele Manyi, Member of Parliament for the MK Party about his proposal and efforts to remove the right to self-determination from the South African Constitution.
Let me know in the comments which moments stood out for you?
 
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How to Respond to Wokeness | TPP #91 | Duncan Reyburn

In this episode of the Pioneer Podcast, Duncan Reyburn explores the deep philosophical roots of modern identity politics, showing how G.K. Chesterton diagnosed today's cultural crises over a century ago. The conversation traces the origins of "wokeness" back to late medieval philosophies that wage a "war on reality" by forcefully declaring truth rather than discovering it. Ultimately, Duncan explains that the best antidote to this resentment-driven ideology is recognising our human limitations and cultivating gratitude. You can support Lex Libertas here - https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/support-us