8f7208d2-db6e-4bfa-85b5-ad3d00776f1f f8ffa0bd-f455-45d4-b581-ad5600d10f34 8bdad0af-0176-4047-9c83-ad440125856b cba95259-03de-4e94-afad-ad4401258575 en-US https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/8f7208d2-db6e-4bfa-85b5-ad3d00776f1f/8bdad0af-0176-4047-9c83-ad440125856b/cba95259-03de-4e94-afad-ad4401258575/podcast.rss The Democracy Gauge is a show designed the South African audience at the heart of it. http://www.sabcnews.com/ serial The Democracy Gauge is a show designed the South African audience at the heart of it. This is a show where the viewers tell it like it is. SABC News and Current Affairs sabcpodcast@sabc.co.za SABC News and Current Affairs 2026 SABC News and Current Affairs no https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/8f7208d2-db6e-4bfa-85b5-ad3d00776f1f/8bdad0af-0176-4047-9c83-ad440125856b/cba95259-03de-4e94-afad-ad4401258575/image.jpg?t=1623433725&size=Large http://www.sabcnews.com/ 'There are gains yet, there's still some work to do'
Machaka can often be seen on our TV screens, singing and dancing during football, cricket and rugby matches.  A passionate sports fan, who hails from Botlokwa in the Limpopo province.

After matriculating, Machaka came to Johannesburg seeking better opportunities and greener pastures.

He says soon after his arrival in Johannesburg he discovered that there were vast opportunities in the sporting world.  “Back then I was supporting Kaizer Chiefs and I was only supporting football as rugby and cricket was not our thing as black people. After arriving in Joburg and realising there are opportunities in other sporting codes, I decided to venture into sports that's why I am also supporting cricket and rugby."

He reckons that while strides have been during the country’s democracy there are gains yet, there's still some work to do.]]>
Machaka can often be seen on our TV screens, singing and dancing during football, cricket and rugby matches.  A passionate sports fan, who hails from Botlokwa in the Limpopo province.

After matriculating, Machaka came to Johannesburg seeking better opportunities and greener pastures.

He says soon after his arrival in Johannesburg he discovered that there were vast opportunities in the sporting world.  “Back then I was supporting Kaizer Chiefs and I was only supporting football as rugby and cricket was not our thing as black people. After arriving in Joburg and realising there are opportunities in other sporting codes, I decided to venture into sports that's why I am also supporting cricket and rugby."

He reckons that while strides have been during the country’s democracy there are gains yet, there's still some work to do.]]> full 1 10 SABC News and Current Affairs http://iono.fm/e/665841 fdcaab1a-679b-4f10-83d8-ad440125963d Thu, 14 Mar 2019 22:05:00 +0000 214 https://omny.fm/shows/democracy-gauge/there-are-gains-yet-theres-still-some-work-to-do Democracy Gauge: Brian Mahlangu
Situated on the banks of the Jukskei River, the informal settlement is a boiling pot of cultures, ethnicities and nationalities. Community leader Brian Mahlangu spoke to SABC News about life in Setswetla since the dawn of the democracy.]]>
Situated on the banks of the Jukskei River, the informal settlement is a boiling pot of cultures, ethnicities and nationalities. Community leader Brian Mahlangu spoke to SABC News about life in Setswetla since the dawn of the democracy.]]> full 1 5 SABC News and Current Affairs http://iono.fm/e/665876 2aa9801f-a412-4415-98b8-ad440125b7db Thu, 14 Mar 2019 17:40:00 +0000 167 https://omny.fm/shows/democracy-gauge/democracy-gauge-brian-mahlangu Democracy Gauge: George Mbathu
George Mbathu, contends that, since his suspension, in 1991, he was never accorded a departmental inquiry, which is required by law, when a SAPS member is suspended. As far as he is concerned, he is still on suspension, and ought to be reinstated, since he has not been found guilty of any offence by the SAPS.]]>
George Mbathu, contends that, since his suspension, in 1991, he was never accorded a departmental inquiry, which is required by law, when a SAPS member is suspended. As far as he is concerned, he is still on suspension, and ought to be reinstated, since he has not been found guilty of any offence by the SAPS.]]> full 1 9 SABC News and Current Affairs http://iono.fm/e/665894 26958d2e-8f90-496c-b0a3-ad4401262f39 Thu, 14 Mar 2019 15:00:00 +0000 181 https://omny.fm/shows/democracy-gauge/democracy-gauge-george-mbathu Democracy Gauge: Faldielah Gamieldien
Gamieldien says she is ashamed of what South Africa has become. And because of this she wants no association with the current government, and even to a large extent the country.

“I am a citizen of the flower market, not from South Africa,” she says.]]>
Gamieldien says she is ashamed of what South Africa has become. And because of this she wants no association with the current government, and even to a large extent the country.

“I am a citizen of the flower market, not from South Africa,” she says.]]> full 1 8 SABC News and Current Affairs http://iono.fm/e/665892 1efd9516-bbc0-4899-81e4-ad4401272cbd Wed, 13 Mar 2019 15:00:00 +0000 132 https://omny.fm/shows/democracy-gauge/democracy-gauge-faldielah-gamieldien Democracy Gauge: MaDingaan Loraine Pemvana
Pemvana remains optimistic about the country, she says things are getting better “I'd love to see South Africa remaining this way or even becoming better than this because we live better now than during apartheid.”]]>
Pemvana remains optimistic about the country, she says things are getting better “I'd love to see South Africa remaining this way or even becoming better than this because we live better now than during apartheid.”]]> full 1 7 SABC News and Current Affairs http://iono.fm/e/665890 ed71952b-3b68-4a47-929f-ad44012872f2 Tue, 12 Mar 2019 18:43:00 +0000 126 https://omny.fm/shows/democracy-gauge/democracy-gauge-madingaan-loraine-pemvana Democracy Gauge: Handsome Khumalo full 1 6 SABC News and Current Affairs http://iono.fm/e/665888 14aeae8b-4b2d-4b66-8a40-ad440129486b Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:00:00 +0000 190 https://omny.fm/shows/democracy-gauge/democracy-gauge-handsome-khumalo Democracy Gauge: Nazir Osman
the business exports to about fourteen countries, with their flagship brand being Stumbo. – one of the biggest selling pops in the country.

Osman says democracy has opened new doors. His sweet manufacturing business grew, as he harnessed the opportunities he once had no access to.]]>
the business exports to about fourteen countries, with their flagship brand being Stumbo. – one of the biggest selling pops in the country.

Osman says democracy has opened new doors. His sweet manufacturing business grew, as he harnessed the opportunities he once had no access to.]]> full 1 4 SABC News and Current Affairs http://iono.fm/e/665875 4a8ade07-dcea-46e5-b5b6-ad440129f01d Thu, 07 Mar 2019 15:00:00 +0000 164 https://omny.fm/shows/democracy-gauge/democracy-gauge-nazir-osman Democracy Gauge: Katriena Esau
“I hope God will allow my to live to see my language being saved, for it to live on. One day when I day I hope that the language will be known,” says Esau.]]>
“I hope God will allow my to live to see my language being saved, for it to live on. One day when I day I hope that the language will be known,” says Esau.]]> full 1 3 SABC News and Current Affairs http://iono.fm/e/665872 8b9c1c60-887f-41a9-a319-ad44012ace09 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:00:00 +0000 165 https://omny.fm/shows/democracy-gauge/democracy-gauge-katriena-esau Democracy Gauge: Quinton Faro full 1 2 SABC News and Current Affairs http://iono.fm/e/665871 bb93910b-0514-4bd6-b5cd-ad44012b9551 Tue, 05 Mar 2019 15:00:00 +0000 146 https://omny.fm/shows/democracy-gauge/democracy-gauge-quinton-faro Democracy Gauge: Michael December full 1 1 SABC News and Current Affairs http://iono.fm/e/665868 83993617-5aa9-4fa1-8391-ad44012d6d9f Mon, 04 Mar 2019 15:00:00 +0000 119 https://omny.fm/shows/democracy-gauge/democracy-gauge-michael-december