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The Pioneer Podcast

The Pioneer Podcast

Written by: The Pioneer Initiative
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The Pioneer Podcast, hosted by Ernst Roets and produced by Lex Libertas, is a weekly show focusing on South African politics, culture, and Afrikaner self-determination. Released every Thursday on platforms like YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, it features Roets, a constitutional law expert and Afrikaner activist, discussing topics such as decentralization, farm murders, free speech, and Western heritage with various guests. The podcast often critiques centralized governance and race-based policies. Episodes provide in-depth analysis and are aimed at audiences interested in South African current events and Afrikaner issues.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Foot-and-mouth disease disaster | Francois Rossouw | TPP#83
    Feb 12 2026

    In this episode of the Pioneer Podcast, I speak with Francois Rossouw, CEO of the Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai), about the devastating foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in South Africa. We examine its impact on farmers, farms, the agricultural sector and the country as a whole. Rossouw offers insight into how the crisis could be managed.

    If you want to support farmers you can reach out to Saai on 066 071 6094 or visit https://saai.org/en/ For more information on the work of Lex Libertas, you can visit https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/

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    31 mins
  • The world is changing, but should we? | TPP#82
    Feb 5 2026

    In this episode of the Pioneer Podcast, I share the speech I recently delivered at the Adopting Bitcoin Conference in Cape Town.

    If you agree with this message and what to be part of the solution, contact us here - https://wa.me/27639066247?text=Ek%20wil%20meer%20weet%20oor%20Lex%20Libertas%20(I%20would%20like%20to%20know%20more%20about%20Lex%20Libertas)

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    23 mins
  • Unapologetic: Free Speech and the Media Revolution | Gareth Cliff | TPP#81
    Jan 29 2026

    In this episode of the Pioneer Podcast, I sit down with veteran broadcaster Gareth Cliff — from 5FM success and 11 seasons on Idols to founding CliffCentral. Gareth explains why he left mainstream radio for independent digital media, how he fought (and won) a landmark legal battle over a cancel-culture controversy, and why he’s lost faith in South Africa’s political leadership. We also discuss the decay of legacy media and free speech in the podcast era. You can support Lex Libertas here - https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/support-us Click here to sign up to the Lex Libertas Newsletter - https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/newsletter

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    55 mins
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