The Interchange Podcast
1) How will land redistribution without compensation impact our economy?
In order to address the historic wrongs caused by arbitrary dispossession of land in South Africa, land redistribution has largely received universal acceptance as a means of reparations. But the conc...Show More
2) Can a merger of communism and capitalism create economic utopia?
Ideologies like communism and socialism have seen a massive decline in popularity over the years. Countries such as Venezuela are seen as the final nail in the coffin for the economic systems. On th...Show More
3) Should legislation that affects women be drafted by women?
Legislation in its best form is designed to be progressive and all encompassing – serving the needs of all. Yet, while a legal system should be unprejudiced; law enforcement and even law-making is som...Show More
4) Can basic income help fight job loss caused by technology?
The rise of technology has in many ways made everyday life easier and convenient. But, for all its great uses there are also repercussions. The blue collar workforce are losing jobs because technolo...Show More
5) Should the government regulate traditional practices?
In an ever-changing modern landscape, traditional practices are constantly being questioned and challenged. Many of these controversial cultural practices such as genital mutilation and forced marriag...Show More
6) Could android systems become our greatest allies?
While current trends of the 4IR push economic growth in the direction of new scientific and technological innovation, predictions for the 5th Industrial Revolution seem to be completely contrasting. A...Show More
7) Can social and financial exclusion be solved with improved spatial design?
As cities continue to grow at an unprecedented rate, so do opportunities for the development of local economies. Spatial design is crucial to consider during the growth phases of a city because growth...Show More
Can social and financial exclusion be solved with improved spatial design?
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8) How can developing states best leverage the opportunities of the 4IR?
Over the past 3 years, there has been a lot of buzz around the onset of the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR). The 4IR offers huge potential to transform and realign our economies and societies. But, ho...Show More
9) Is democracy a universal solution for African governance?
More often than not, the leadership in Africa has been defined by violent dictatorships. So much so that people wonder if the “Benevolent Dictator” exists and whether or not “The People” always know w...Show More
10) Why is there violent oppression of the LGBTQIA+ community in Africa?
The recognition of gay rights continues to take shape across the globe. However, the violent discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community is rife on the African continent. Even in countries like Sout...Show More