Valid Perspectives: Recent Episodes
Gahan Consulting (Peter Burke & Diederik van 't Hof)
Valid Perspectives is a process created within the realms of current technology that seeks to distill the truth from the mirrors and smokescreen of our 21st century lives. Consolidating 60 or 70 years of combined experience in real world matters, Diederik and Peter discuss ongoing and important issues with the intention of crystalizing some facts that leave the listener a little more informed than they were before.
Our local governments are failing - particularly in Kwa-Zulu Natal - and seen in the broader picture of the recent "Insurrection" (de-facto Coup) it makes sense - keeping the incompetent in positions to milk the system.
The Ukraine picture being sent out is changing - Russia does not seem to be invincible and the tide seems to be turning?
And then the absolute joke of "Green Energy" in California - internal combustion engines banned from 2035 - and three days later those with Electric Vehicles are asked not to charge them!
Is "Green Energy" currently actually sustainable? With the current crisis in Europe, South Africa has exported 4,1 million tonnes of coal to Europe already in 2022 - as compared to 500,000 tonnes in 2021 - so much for the "Green Revolution"! It's crazy out there - the UK in the throws of finding a new PM, mid-terms in the USA, South Africa with the over-hyped "strikes and stay-aways" - what do we make of this all?
In the face of both national and international challenges - is the economy of South Africa sustainable? Europe is facing a bleak winter with serious questions around their energy supply. Food production is being challenged in The Netherlands by the "greenies" - you have to ask - "Why now?" In the face of a serious threat of war and shortages of everything - why would you want to shut down your own food supply? And how are we positioned in South Africa in the face of all of that?
There is a proposal on the table for private Security Contractors and Security Guards to be more closely integrated with the SAPS - and in effect be their "backup" - we have look at the implications of this.
How can you discern what the media tells you? Where does the current mistrust of Main-Stream-Media originate? We have a look at how media has evolved over the last few decades - and how the advancements of technology are changing our perceptions of "The Media"
Over 2 years now since Covid was discovered. We give our thoughts on where it came from, why it arrived, the more severe impacts it has had, and maybe where we are going now.
What happened to the much-hyped "National Strike"? It turned into a non-event - but what was driving it? What led up to it - and was it another "Attempted Insurrection" that failed?
In the wake of the tragic shooting in Uvalde, Texas, we explore the topic of gun-control. Should a citizenry be armed? Where has it worked, or not worked?
What drives people to set up a massive multi-million "illegal" mining operation? Why is there more and more talk of a "tax-revolt" - why are people driven to boycott the government? Bridges are being built in KZN - recently washed away in the floods - by citizen crowdfunding! Crowdfunding works and government doesn't?
Everyone, worldwide, is under financial pressure right now. Inflation, caused by insane financial and social policies during the Covid pandemic, is a huge issue. This is compounded by supply chain issues, resulting in rising food and fuel prices. How can you mitigate this? We chat about what the average person can do to relieve the financial pressures.
We share our personal experiences with crime in South Africa. What mindset do you need to get through some very scary experiences?
We have a broad discussion about supply chain issues - both brought about by the war in Ukraine, as well as issues here in South Africa - truck burnings, xenophobia - and what can be expected. Supply chains, infrastructure, politics - what is going on? Why are we seeing a general decline in services, breakup of infrastructure, the attacks on our transport system, and the destruction of society?
Land grabs and land-claims are an enduring issue worldwide. South Africa in particular has these issues as a huge political issue - but did you know there is a land-claim against South Africa from Eswatini (Swaziland)? The basis of the war in Ukraine is land - where does it stop (and start) - and how valid are they?
Why we are doing this, who we are, and we start with a bit a discussion on the South African Insurrection a few months ago, and touch on a few other controversial topics.