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The Truth

The Truth

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  • Can a national dialogue solve South Africa's problems?

    Can a national dialogue solve South Africa's problems?
    Aug 24 2025
    South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa wants people to come together and talk. He's launched a national dialogue process -- billed as citizen-led -- for South Africans from all walks of life to decide how to deal with challenges from crime and corruption to poverty and inequality. But critics say his party, the African National Congress, had 30 years in power to do just that. So, can a conference help to solve long-standing problems? Will the talks address the divisions in the ANC? And what’s the next chapter for South African politics?
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    28 mins
  • Can a bunker save you from the end of the world?

    Can a bunker save you from the end of the world?
    Aug 24 2025
    In a world filled with uncertainty, one question looms: What happens if it all goes wrong? From TikTok doomers to secretive bunkers, this episode dives into the growing unease over disasters, conflict and collapse. We explore why some people prep loudly while others prepare in silence and how far is too far when the apocalypse turns into a meme. Fears of natural catastrophes, geopolitical tensions and domestic unrest mean disaster readiness is no longer niche - it’s a status game. When disaster strikes, is survival truly about skill or about who you are?
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    25 mins
  • What will the Putin-Trump meeting mean for the war in Ukraine?

    What will the Putin-Trump meeting mean for the war in Ukraine?
    Aug 24 2025
    The much-anticipated summit between the leaders of Russia and United States concluded without a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Despite this, presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin say "great progress" was made at "constructive" talks in Alaska. Ukraine's president was not invited. Instead, after a lengthy phone call with President Trump, he’s heading to the White House on Monday. So, were ceasefire options discussed behind closed doors? Could an end to the war finally be in sight? And what does the summit mean for Russian-American relations?
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    28 mins
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