This week on The Bill, Lester and Tara dive into two major stories in South African politics. They discuss the DA's top-up salaries for senior leaders, with some receiving up to R50,000 a month, sparking questions about accountability and transparency. They also explore allegations of links to organised crime against Julius Malema and the EFF, as well as Kenny Kunene's defamation case against the EFF leader. The conversation touches on the erosion of trust in institutions, including the police, and the impact on South African society.

This week on The Bill, Lester and Tara dive into two major stories in South African politics. They discuss the DA's top-up salaries for senior leaders, with some receiving up to R50,000 a month, sparking questions about accountability and transparency. They also explore allegations of links to organised crime against Julius Malema and the EFF, as well as Kenny Kunene's defamation case against the EFF leader. The conversation touches on the erosion of trust in institutions, including the police, and the impact on South African society.

Join Lester Kiewit and political analyst Tara Roos for a weekly episode of 'The Bill', a Primedia Broadcasting vodcast series in which South African politics, parliament and pop culture is unpacked, dissected and explained.

Join Lester Kiewit and political analyst Tara Roos for a weekly episode of 'The Bill', a Primedia Broadcasting vodcast series in which South African politics, parliament and pop culture is unpacked, dissected and explained.

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The Bill Episode 33: Paydays, power & alleged underworld links: SA politics under the microscope

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In this episode of the Bill, Lester and Tara discuss the upcoming ad hoc committee on gang violence in the Western Cape, a province disproportionately affected by gang-related murders. They delve into the complexities of the issue, questioning the effectiveness of existing legislation and the role of local government in addressing the problem. The conversation touches on the need for a stronger justice system, the importance of understanding the root causes of gang violence, and the potential solutions, including increased budget allocations and community-based initiatives.

In this episode of the Bill, Lester and Tara discuss the upcoming ad hoc committee on gang violence in the Western Cape, a province disproportionately affected by gang-related murders. They delve into the complexities of the issue, questioning the effectiveness of existing legislation and the role of local government in addressing the problem. The conversation touches on the need for a stronger justice system, the importance of understanding the root causes of gang violence, and the potential solutions, including increased budget allocations and community-based initiatives.

The Bill Episode 30: Western Cape gang violence probe raises questions over law and justice

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Looking back at hot takes on The Bill throughout the year with Lester and Tara.

Looking back at hot takes on The Bill throughout the year with Lester and Tara.

The Bill Episode 29: Rewind - a year of 'hot takes' with Lester and Tara

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Are South Africa's public inquiries into corruption truly serving their purpose, or have they become political theatre? This episode of "The Bill" dives deep into the Ad hoc Committee and Madlanga Commission broadcasts, questioning whether 24-hour coverage enhances public discourse or creates confusion. Hosts Lester and Tara explore how social media's 30-second clips distort complex testimonies and examine the troubling connections between political figures and alleged underworld figures.

The podcast takes a critical look at President Cyril Ramaphosa's associations with questionable individuals and the Democratic Alliance's internal factional battles following Dion George's removal from cabinet. With bombshell testimonies ranging from CIA spy allegations to vigilante hit squads, this episode questions whether transparency is actually helping South Africans understand these vital issues or simply overwhelming them with unverified claims.

Ready for an unfiltered look at the political theatre playing out in South Africa's commissions of inquiry? Listen now to understand how these public proceedings are shaping (or distorting) the national conversation about corruption and governance.

Are South Africa's public inquiries into corruption truly serving their purpose, or have they become political theatre? This episode of "The Bill" dives deep into the Ad hoc Committee and Madlanga Commission broadcasts, questioning whether 24-hour coverage enhances public discourse or creates confusion. Hosts Lester and Tara explore how social media's 30-second clips distort complex testimonies and examine the troubling connections between political figures and alleged underworld figures.
The podcast takes a critical look at President Cyril Ramaphosa's associations with questionable individuals and the Democratic Alliance's internal factional battles following Dion George's removal from cabinet. With bombshell testimonies ranging from CIA spy allegations to vigilante hit squads, this episode questions whether transparency is actually helping South Africans understand these vital issues or simply overwhelming them with unverified claims.
Ready for an unfiltered look at the political theatre playing out in South Africa's commissions of inquiry? Listen now to understand how these public proceedings are shaping (or distorting) the national conversation about corruption and governance.

The Bill Episode 28: Inside South Africa's commissions of inquiry: politics or theatre?

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The Bill Episode 33: Paydays, power & alleged underworld links: SA politics under the microscope

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