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Leadership and Populism
Leadership and Populism
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In this episode of Eye of the Storm, we sit down with Dr. Oscar van Heerden, International Relations expert, historian, and blunt political commentator, for a... 09.07.2026, Sputnik Africa
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Leadership and Populism
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In this episode of Eye of the Storm, we sit down with Dr. Oscar van Heerden, International Relations expert, historian, and blunt political commentator, for a wide-ranging and historically grounded discussion on the current state of South Africa.
Dr. van Heerden, International Relations Expert traces the country’s trajectory from the anti-apartheid struggle, unpacking concepts like colonialism, the Freedom Charter and reflects on post-1994 achievements in service delivery and economic stabilization.The discussion also explores South Africa’s image as a human rights champion in light of the realities of immigration, impact on the economy, and what the country could look like in ten years.Dr. van Heerden makes a strong case for collective leadership across government, business, labour, and civil society; coalition governance and the urgent need for a new social compact to tackle structural challenges and move toward genuine economic emancipation.Watch this episode for a clear-eyed, historically informed analysis of where South Africa stands, how far it has come, and the critical choices required to avoid disaster and build a better future.► Check out all the episodes of Eye of the Storm.► Listen to this podcast on all your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Podcast Addict | Castbox | Afripods
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Leadership and Populism
15:35 09.07.2026 (Updated: 15:53 15.09.2026) In this episode of Eye of the Storm, we sit down with Dr. Oscar van Heerden, International Relations expert, historian, and blunt political commentator, for a wide-ranging and historically grounded discussion on the current state of South Africa.
Dr. van Heerden, International Relations Expert traces the country’s trajectory from the anti-apartheid struggle, unpacking concepts like colonialism, the Freedom Charter and reflects on post-1994 achievements in service delivery and economic stabilization.
The discussion also explores South Africa’s image as a human rights champion in light of the realities of immigration, impact on the economy, and what the country could look like in ten years.
Dr. van Heerden makes a strong case for collective leadership across government, business, labour, and civil society; coalition governance and the urgent need for a new social compact to tackle structural challenges and move toward genuine economic emancipation.
"Anyone and everyone must agree that where we find ourselves today as South Africa is eminently better than the pre-1990 on all socio-economic indicators," Dr van Heerden.
Watch this episode for a clear-eyed, historically informed analysis of where South Africa stands, how far it has come, and the critical choices required to avoid disaster and build a better future.
► Check out all the episodes of Eye of the Storm. ► Listen to this podcast on all your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Podcast Addict | Castbox | Afripods 
