The Pioneer Podcast

#18 Penuel The Black Pen - Is the Rainbow Nation a pipe dream?

In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, Ernst Roets sat down with podcaster and activist Penuel The Black Pen, for a thought-provoking conversation on South Africa’s complexities. Together, they explore the country’s cultural diversity, the realities of managing it to ensure peace and prosperity and whether the ideal of a “Rainbow Nation” can endure. They also discuss the sacrifices required from all communities to achieve this.
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#17 Flip Buys - The Solidarity Movement

In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, Flip Buys, Chairperson of the Solidarity Movement, delves into the history and mission of the movement. He explains what makes the Solidarity Movement unique and how its network of over 50 institutions is working towards a free, safe, and prosperous future for the Afrikaner people in South Africa. Buys also reflects on how the failure of the state and the ANC government was predicted in the 1990s, and why proactive planning was essential to protect the Afrikaner minority. He further highlights the role of community organizations, the Afrikaner tradition of self-help, and the extraordinary growth of the Solidarity Movement since its founding in 1997.
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#16 Why we are conservative... and why you should be too.

In this week’s episode, I discuss why we are conservative, and why you should be too. I explain why conservatism is anti-ideology, how it differs from certain mainstream ideologies, especially in as far as the conservative conception of the interaction between the individual and the community is concerned, and also what some of the most important core tenets of conservatism are.
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#15 Dr. Willem Gravett - Azania Critical Theory

In the latest episode of The Pioneer Podcast, Ernst Roets engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Willem Gravett, a law lecturer at Akademia, to explore the intriguing concept of Azania Critical Theory. Dr. Gravett delves into the foundational ideas behind the theory, the aspirations of its theorists, and the potential impact it could have on society. The conversation also covers the media's role in shaping this narrative, delves into the concept of microaggressions, and concludes with insights on how individuals and universities should respond to this phenomenon

#13 Martin van Staden - Race laws in South Africa

Martin van Staden from the Free Market Foundation explains the Race Law Index and extent of race mania in South Africa. He dives into the extent and impact of laws relating to so-called Black Economic Empowerment (BEE). We discuss whether these laws actually do what they proclaim and conclude with a conversation about practical steps on how to combat racially discriminatory laws.
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#13 Professor Koos Malan - The predicament of the West

In episode 13 of The Pioneer Podcast, Ernst Roets sits down with Professor Koos Malan, a constitutional scholar. Professor Malan shares insights on Western civilization, the challenges facing the West today, and why Western traditions and cultures are under increasing pressure.
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#12 - The Bela Bill

In this week's episode of The Pioneer Podcast, Ernst Roets tackles the controversial Bela Bill. He discusses what the South African government wants us to believe is the solution to the education crisis in South Africa, the true extent of this crisis, and why this proposed solution would not only fail to solve the problem but also worsen the crisis.
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#11 Gert Steyn - Veterinary Sciences: A South African crisis

Gert Steyn, Managing Director of the South African Veterinarian Association (SAVA), delves into the pressing issues and challenges facing the Veterinary profession in South Africa. He explains why veterinarians are crucial in any society and also explores potential solutions to address the crisis in the field. Remember to subscribe to The Pioneer Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and let us know what you think.
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#10 Cilliers Brink - Mayor of South Africa's Capital

In episode 10 of The Pioneer Podcast, Ernst Roets spoke with Cilliers Brink, the Mayor of Pretoria, the Capital of South Africa. They discussed the nature of coalition politics, the Government of National Unity (GNU), the recent motion of no-confidence in Brink and priorities going forward. 

#9 David Azerrad - American identity, modern ideologies and the attack on tradition

David Azerrad discusses questions relating to American identity, the nature of modern ideologies and its attack on our traditional conception of identity and tradition. He shares some ideas on how to rediscover who we are, where we come from and how to fight back against the ruling ideology of the regime.