Frankly Speaking

Were there any benefits to Apartheid? Did Apartheid have a silver lining? Rori and Andrew discuss this controversial issue... do they reach any conclusions? www.cliffcentral.com

Andrew Levy and Rorisang Tsabalala ask the question - "Is God a man or a woman?" They also ask the slightly more personal question of - "If God did turn out to be female, would that change things for you?" Issues of homosexuality and other "human conditions" also arise. www.cliffcentral.com

Do white people get fairer sentences than black people? With Oscar Pistorius being released from prison, Andrew Levy attempts to answer this difficult, but all too important question. Rebecca Davis and Chester Missing give their take. www.cliffcentral.com

Andrew Levy and Rori Tshabalala go into dangerous territory with this topic. Some say they have no right to broach this subject! That's why they invite women to give their say. Film Director Xoliswa Sithole, Marie Claire Editor Aspasia Karras and CNBC Anchor Nosipho Mbanjwa all give their take on the controversial question of whether or not women are their own worst enemies. www.cliffcentral.com

Rori Tshabalala and Andrew Levy explore what black people expect white people to do to correct the ills of the past. In an effort to move South Africa forward, what needs to happen, what needs to be said, will white people ever really be "let off the hook"? Joining in on this sensitive topic are guests Andile Mngxitama and Shaka Sisulu. www.cliffcentral.com

"I am a serious benefactor of Affirmative Action." Andrew and Rorisang are joined by Mzwanele Jimmy Manyi, as they discuss BEE, how blacks and whites have been affected, how the grading works and whether or not corporates are complying or undermining the whole system. www.cliffcentral.com

Did Nelson Mandela sell out black people? This is the question Andrew and Rori attempt to answer, along with their guest Debora Patta and a few revolutionaries. www.cliffcentral.com

It's the 'Show Off Show'. Rori and Andrew investigate the point where show offs become narcissists. Joining them for this discussion are a pair of twins from Vuzu's 'Rich Kids'. They also ask the question - "How many selfies does it take to make a narcissist?" www.cliffcentral.com

"How homophobic are you?" Yes, we all like to think we are reasonably liberal and open-minded, but when it comes down to the nitty-gritty, when the "gay issue" is right in your face and on your doorstep, how do you really feel? www.cliffcentral.com

Ever hear people say “some of my best friends are black/white” generally just before something racist is said? Andrew and Rori ask - “are we really ourselves amongst friends from different races, what do we leave behind and why”? www.cliffcentral.com

Andrew and Rori continue their discussion and reflect on issues that came up during the show with Ernst Roets and Hanneke Rauch about whether there's a place for Afrikaners in the new South Africa. www.cliffcentral.com

Is there a place for Afrikaners in the new South Africa, and is there a place for the new South Africa in Afrikaners? To discuss this Andrew and Rori are joined by Ernst Roets from Afri Forum as well as a young Afrikaner, Hanneke Rauch. www.cliffcentral.com

Do you think that the 'CEO SleepOut' is worthwhile? Or is it just a bunch of wealthy people trying to prove that they care? Andrew and Rori are joined by Pheladi Gwangwa who is at the helm of the campaign, as well as a representative from 'Street Sleeper', and finally, Dala Nje from the 'Stay Up' campaign. www.cliffcentral.com

Andrew and Rori look at bribery in general and discuss whether it is justified in certain circumstances. Naturally, the conversation will cover the current FIFA debacle. www.cliffcentral.com

People can live as much as 30 days without food but only seven days without water. There was a time in SA where the thought of rolling blackouts was difficult to imagine. Many experts strongly believe that SA is headed in the same direction with water, except with water we can't simply build a power-station to create new water. To discuss this we are joined by globally renowned scientist Anthony Turton as well as Executive Director of Ms. Earth SA, Catherine Constantinides. www.cliffcentral.com

The recent announcement by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on E-tolls has put a spanner in the works of the resistance to E-tolls movement. Now that licences will not be renewed where E-toll bills are outstanding, there is a real sacrifice to be made in pursuit of the ideals for which we initially opposed the e-tolls with - it's time to really put our money where our mouths are! www.cliffcentral.com

Is it right or wrong to call homosexuality a sin? Recently, Mmusi Maimane had to quickly seemingly backtrack on preachings where he referred to homosexuality as sin as he faced a backlash for it. Given that SA is a pluralistic society, why is it wrong to be opposed to homosexuality? Rorisang is joined by Rev. Kenneth Meshoe, MP and leader of African Christian Democratic Party, as well as Constitutional law expert, Prof. Pierre de Vos. www.cliffcentral.com

Soweto residents owe Eskom R3.6bn in unpaid power bills they don't ever intend to pay, compared to R2.6bn owed by the rest of the country. Andrew and Rori speak to the big names of Soweto; Chief Whip of the ANC in Gauteng Brian Hlongwa, leader of the opposition party DA Mmusi Maimane, Secretary of Soweto Electricity Crisis Committee Bobo Makhoba and the current Mayor of City of Johannesburg Parks Tau about whether Soweto is the spoilt brat of townships and whether they're at liberty to be striking against Eskom. www.cliffcentral.com

Is the media biased or the public brainwashed? Andrew and Rori look into media bias with Chris Vick and Kay Sexwale, who has recently had some harsh words for Adriaan Basson. www.cliffcentral.com

Andrew and Rori discuss "illegals". Illegal people, illegal substances and illegal laws. They're joined on the line by activist Sidney Luckett. www.cliffcentral.com