• 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
  • Where we are going | TPP#80
    Jan 23 2026

    In this episode of the Pioneer Podcast, Ernst Roets share some ideas about our plans for 2026, including long-term and short term-goals and how you can get involved.

    You can support Lex Libertas here - https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/support-us

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    24 mins
  • The Growth and Impact of Lex Libertas | TPP#79
    Jan 16 2026

    In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, I look back at 2025 and how Lex Libertas has grown since our establishment in March 2025. I give a short breakdown on the following:

    •⁠ ⁠Research we have done so far

    •⁠ ⁠⁠The domestic support we have gained

    •⁠ ⁠⁠Raising International awareness and recognition

    •⁠ ⁠⁠The support we converted into practical action

    •⁠ ⁠⁠Our progress in changing De Facto realities

    If you want to play a more active role in our work in 2026, sign up for the Lex Libertas club here - https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/club

    f you want to see what we achieved so far, read our 300day report here - https://cdn.sanity.io/files/jem6lqyp/production/5867bec2d2f7963ea401d73504225073e8722fef.pdf

    If you want to support Lex Libertas, you can do that here - https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/support-us

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    25 mins
  • Reflections from 2025 | TPP #77
    Jan 1 2026

    In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, I reflect on the massive year that 2025 was. Stay tuned for our plans for 2026.

    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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    7 mins
  • How to invest in South Africa | TPP #75
    Dec 18 2025

    In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, I explain why raising awareness about the crisis in South Africa is essential for increasing political pressure, while also highlighting the importance of encouraging investment in the country.

    You can support Lex Libertas here - https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/support-us

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    25 mins
  • Evaluating South Africa’s Challenges | Martin van Staden | TPP #74
    Dec 11 2025

    In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, I speak with Martin van Staden, Head of Policy at the Free Market Foundation in South Africa, about the narrative that President Cyril Ramaphosa and the media have been pushing regarding the crisis is south Africa, growing international criticism and the conclusion of the G20 summit.

    You can support Lex Libertas here - https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/support-us

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    56 mins