Open Secrets Radio
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Episodes
Episodes
Jul 26, 2024
Jul 26, 2024
23 min
In this episode of Open Secrets Radio, we discuss the key issues surrounding the potential implementation of a Basic Income Grant in South Africa and ask, who stands to profit?
The discussion examines the concept of a basic income grant as a form of social protection; its potential to address poverty and inequality; and concerns around the digitization of South Africa’s grant system. Perhaps most importantly, we discuss what the potential for a basic income grant is given South Africa’s new Government of National Unity (GNU).
This podcast is based on a 3-part article series by Open Secrets, published in GroundUp.
Read all three articles in the series here
https://www.opensecrets.org.za/ubig-series/
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Credits
Guests: Abby May, Zen Mathe, Michael Marchant
Host: Nolwazi Nene
Music: Certified - Timothy Infinite - licensed from Epidemic Sound
Image: Shakeelah Ismail
Copyright: Open Secrets
Jan 13, 2022
Jan 13, 2022
1hr 42 min
Following the release of part 1 of the State Capture Report, Open Secrets hosted a public Twitter Space, to break down the findings and recommendations of the report.
Featuring: Hennie van Vuuren, Ra'eesa Pather, Michael Marchant, Zen Mathe, Khadija Sharife
Music: Mamello Mosiana
Read more here
Jun 30, 2021
Jun 30, 2021
26 min
Hlohi Ndlovu talks to Open Secrets investigators Zen Mathe and Michael Marchant about the corporations profiting from the war in yemen and how we can stop them.
Visit opensecrets.org.za/yemen to learn more.
Jun 7, 2021
Jun 7, 2021
11 min
Our court application to have government review decisions to export arms to Saudi Arabia & the UAE.
Hosted by: Mamello Mosiana & Zen Mathe
Music: Kai Engel- Imminence; Kecap Tuyul- A Simple Dream
May 13, 2021
May 13, 2021
8 min
Court application by Open Secrets & UBC, represented by CALS, to challenge the appointment process of the Commissioners of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority.
Hosts: Mamello Mosiana, Michael Marchant, Zen Mathe
Music: Mello C- Pasikolu (licensed through Creative Commons)
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