The Pioneer Podcast

The AfriForum Story | Kallie Kriel | TPP #32

In this instalment of The Pioneer Podcast you can listen to the story of the civil rights organization, AfriForum as told by the CEO, Kallie Kriel. He shares how this institution rose from a very small and insignificant institution in 2006 to an organization with more than 300 000 members with a significant influence in South Africa.
If you would like to support or become a member of AfriForum, you can visit https://afriforum.co.za/en/contact-us/
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The story of Solidarity | Dirk Hermann | TPP #31

In this week's episode of The Pioneer Podcast, we explore the inspiring story of the Afrikaner worker and how Solidarity has represented and actively fought for the rights and freedoms of Afrikaner workers in South Africa.
Dirk Hermann, Chief Executive of Solidarity, shares the history of the union, its struggles and successes, and explains why this union is a vital institution in South Africa.
To find out more about Solidarity and to sign up as a member, you can visit https://www.solidariteit.co.za/about-us

How we forgot the meaning of freedom | D. C. Schindler | TPP #30

I spoke with the American philosopher, D.C. Schindler about the extent to which modern ideologies have distorted our conception of what it means to be free. He is a professor of Metaphysics and Anthropology at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute in Washington, D.C. He is the author of several books with a particular focus on the Western conception of freedom, including Freedom from Reality and Politics of the Real.
In this conversation, Schindler explains that we have lost our traditional conception of what it means to be free, as a result of a distorted conception of freedom put forth by modern ideologies. We'd love to hear your thoughts.
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Europe's swing to the right | Jaco Kleynhans | TPP #29

In this second instalment of my conversation with Jaco Kleynhans we discuss the significant extent to which political discourse has shifted during 2024. We discuss the political shifts happening in Europe and much of the rest of the world, major events happening in the world, and how the world is changing as we speak. 
Let us know what you think!
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How America is Changing | Jaco Kleynhans | TPP #28

In this episode, Jaco Kleynhans, Head of International Liaison at the Solidarity Movement discusses the significance of the 2024 American election, what it means for the world, and also what it means for South Africa.
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The Christmas Truce | Daniël Maritz | TPP #27

On this day, in 1914, a very important moment happened when the factions of the First World War laid down their weapons to celebrate Christmas together. In this episode, I speak with Dr Daniël Maritz, theologist, lecturer and head of the NP van Wyk Louw Centre at Akademia about the significance of this event. But more than that, we discuss how and why Christianity could be described as the cornerstone of Western civilization.
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Jopie Fourie – Afrikaner Hero | James Kemp | TPP #26

In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, James Kemp takes us on a journey through the life of Jopie Fourie, sharing the extraordinary events that shaped his legacy and explaining why he is celebrated as a hero. Jopie Fourie was a veteran from the Second Anglo-Boer War and later served in the Union Defence Force, but in 1914 he rebelled against the Union of South Africa's government. He became disillusioned with the government's support for Britain in the war against Germany during World War II, aligning instead with Afrikaner nationalist sentiment. He was subjected to a military court-martial rather than a civil trial, which was conducted swiftly and under contentious circumstances. Many Afrikaners viewed the trial as unfair, as Fourie was denied the legal protections and due process typically afforded in a civil court. On 20 December 1914 Fourie was court-martialled and executed by firing squad in Pretoria. Many Afrikaners still honor Jopie Fourie for his bravery and the sacrifice that he made.
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The day of the Vow | TPP #25

Every day on the 16th of December Afrikaners all over the world commemorate the Battle of Blood River and the Vow that the Afrikaners (at the time known as the Voortrekkers) made in 1838. At the Battle of Blood River a group of 470 Voortrekkers were surrounded and attacked by a Zulu force of about 12 000 soldiers. In the run-up to the battle, the Afrikaners made a vow to God that if He were to protect us in the looming battle, that we would commemorate this day in future as a day of thanksgiving like a Sabbath – a tradition held to this very day. 
In this episode Ernst Roets focus on the events of this day and also discuss where we find ourselves today and why the Afrikaner people are doing much better now than several decades ago.

#24 The Afrikaner origin story - Ernst van Zyl

How the Battle of Blood River and the Vow of 1838 shaped the Afrikaner way of thinking
In this week’s episode of the Pioneer Podcast, I spoke with Ernst van Zyl, Head of Public Relations at AfriForum about the origin story of the Afrikaner people. Obviously, it would be an oversimplification to claim that a nation could trace its origin back to only one event. The Afrikaner people – with our unique language, culture and traditions – have been shaped by a variety of events that could collectively be described as the historical experience that shaped our nation. There is however one event in particular that had such a significant impact on the Afrikaner way of thinking that it is celebrated to this very day.
Every year on 16 December, Afrikaners gather at hundreds of events not just in South Africa, but all over the world to celebrate the vow of 1838. In Afrikaans, we call this day Geloftedag (The Day of the Vow). This is because a group of 470 Afrikaners (at the time known as the Voortrekkers) were surrounded and attacked by a Zulu force of about 12 000 soldiers in December 1838. In the run-up to the battle, the Afrikaners made a vow to God that if He were to protect us in the looming battle, that we would commemorate this day in future as a day of thanksgiving like a Sabbath – a tradition held to this very day.
Watch my discussion with Ernst van Zyl about the significance of this event, and also why the celebration of the Day of the Vow has become increasingly popular among the Afrikaner people over the last few decades.

#23 - Timeless truths from Homer’s Odyssey

In this week's episode of The Pioneer Podcast, Ernst Roets engages in a discussion with Daan Goosen about the 'Great Books' program at Akademia, a higher learning institution in South Africa. Together, they delve into Homer’s Odyssey, a timeless work that has influenced nearly 3,000 years of thought and culture. They explore the insights and enduring lessons that this epic masterpiece offers, drawing connections to both ancient and modern contexts. Tune in for this great conversation on one of the most iconic texts in Western literature.
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