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The Pioneer Podcast

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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

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47:05

Business leaders need to take a stance | Rob Hersov |...

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/02/06

In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, you can listen to the outspoken entrepreneur, Rob Hersov about the crisis in South Africa and what ought to be done, the way he sees it. #thepioneerpodcast

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47:17

The GNU and the DA's 'nuclear option' | Helen Zille |...

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/01/30

In the latest episode of The Pioneer Podcast I spoke with Hellen Zille, the Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance (DA) to get her insights on recent political developments inside South Africa and also globally. She also share her thoughts on the Government of National Unity (GNU) which includes the DA and some other opposition parties in South Africa, the 2024 election outcomes, wokeness, problematic ANC polices and more.If you would like to support this podcast, please

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27:08

The AfriForum Story | Kallie Kriel | TPP #32

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/01/23

In this instalment of The Pioneer Podcast you can listen to the story of the civil rights organization, AfriForum as told by the CEO, Kallie Kriel. He shares how this institution rose from a very small and insignificant institution in 2006 to an organization with more than 300 000 members with a significant influence in South Africa.If you would like to support or become a member of AfriForum, you can visit https://afriforum.co.za/en/contact-us/ If you would like to support this podcast, please

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The story of Solidarity | Dirk Hermann | TPP #31

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/01/16

In this week's episode of The Pioneer Podcast, we explore the inspiring story of the Afrikaner worker and how Solidarity has represented and actively fought for the rights and freedoms of Afrikaner workers in South Africa.Dirk Hermann, Chief Executive of Solidarity, shares the history of the union, its struggles and successes, and explains why this union is a vital institution in South Africa. To find out more about Solidarity and to sign up as a member, you can visit

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How we forgot the meaning of freedom | D. C....

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/01/08

I spoke with the American philosopher, D.C. Schindler about the extent to which modern ideologies have distorted our conception of what it means to be free. He is a professor of Metaphysics and Anthropology at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute in Washington, D.C. He is the author of several books with a particular focus on the Western conception of freedom, including Freedom from Reality and Politics of the Real.In this conversation, Schindler explains that we have lost our traditional

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56:37

Europe's swing to the right | Jaco Kleynhans | TPP #29

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/01/02

In this second instalment of my conversation with Jaco Kleynhans we discuss the significant extent to which political discourse has shifted during 2024. We discuss the political shifts happening in Europe and much of the rest of the world, major events happening in the world, and how the world is changing as we speak. Let us know what you think! If you would like to make a contribution to this podcast, please visit https://afrikaner.org/support/ to make a contribution. #thepioneerpodcast

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50:37

How America is Changing | Jaco Kleynhans | TPP #28

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2024/12/26

In this episode, Jaco Kleynhans, Head of International Liaison at the Solidarity Movement discusses the significance of the 2024 American election, what it means for the world, and also what it means for South Africa.If you would like to support the work of The Afrikaner Foundation and The Pioneer Podcast, feel free to visit https://afrikaner.org/support/ to become a member or make a donation. #thepioneerpodcast

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34:31

The Christmas Truce | Daniël Maritz | TPP #27

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2024/12/24

On this day, in 1914, a very important moment happened when the factions of the First World War laid down their weapons to celebrate Christmas together. In this episode, I speak with Dr Daniël Maritz, theologist, lecturer and head of the NP van Wyk Louw Centre at Akademia about the significance of this event. But more than that, we discuss how and why Christianity could be described as the cornerstone of Western civilization.If you would like to support this podcast, please visit

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24:30

Jopie Fourie – Afrikaner Hero | James Kemp | TPP #26

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2024/12/19

In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, James Kemp takes us on a journey through the life of Jopie Fourie, sharing the extraordinary events that shaped his legacy and explaining why he is celebrated as a hero. Jopie Fourie was a veteran from the Second Anglo-Boer War and later served in the Union Defence Force, but in 1914 he rebelled against the Union of South Africa's government. He became disillusioned with the government's support for Britain in the war against Germany during World War II,

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50:55

The day of the Vow | TPP #25

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2024/12/16

Every day on the 16th of December Afrikaners all over the world commemorate the Battle of Blood River and the Vow that the Afrikaners (at the time known as the Voortrekkers) made in 1838. At the Battle of Blood River a group of 470 Voortrekkers were surrounded and attacked by a Zulu force of about 12 000 soldiers. In the run-up to the battle, the Afrikaners made a vow to God that if He were to protect us in the looming battle, that we would commemorate this day in future as a day of thanksgiving

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#24 The Afrikaner origin story - Ernst van Zyl

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2024/12/12

How the Battle of Blood River and the Vow of 1838 shaped the Afrikaner way of thinkingIn this week’s episode of the Pioneer Podcast, I spoke with Ernst van Zyl, Head of Public Relations at AfriForum about the origin story of the Afrikaner people. Obviously, it would be an oversimplification to claim that a nation could trace its origin back to only one event. The Afrikaner people – with our unique language, culture and traditions – have been shaped by a variety of events that could collectively be

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#23 - Timeless truths from Homer’s Odyssey

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2024/12/05

In this week's episode of The Pioneer Podcast, Ernst Roets engages in a discussion with Daan Goosen about the 'Great Books' program at Akademia, a higher learning institution in South Africa. Together, they delve into Homer’s Odyssey, a timeless work that has influenced nearly 3,000 years of thought and culture. They explore the insights and enduring lessons that this epic masterpiece offers, drawing connections to both ancient and modern contexts. Tune in for this great conversation on one of the

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#22 - Safely Through the Crowd

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2024/11/28

In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, listen to Ernst Roets’ recent speech delivered at the International Conservatism Summit in Bratislava. Titled “Safely Through the Crowd: Building Resilient Institutions in Hostile Circumstances,” the speech addresses the extent to which South Africa is faltering due to government overreach. More importantly, it highlights the remarkable efforts of the Afrikaner community in building resilience through the Solidarity Movement's network of institutions.If you

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#21 Jeremy Carl - Racism in America

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2024/11/21

In episode 21 of The Pioneer Podcast, Ernst Roets spoke with Jeremy Carl, a Senior Fellow at the Claremont Institute and author of The Unprotected Class, about racism in the United States. What are your thoughts on how societal structures contribute to or combat this problem?

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The Pioneer Podcast #20 - Trump 2.0

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2024/11/13

Even though Donald Trump has been accused of every horrible thing you can possibly imagine, and the worst imaginable predictions were made about what a (second) Trump administration would lead to, he won the 2024 election by a landslide. In this episode, I discuss the underlying factors that ought to be considered when trying to make sense of Trump 2.0.If you like this podcast and you would like to support us, please visit https://afrikaner.org/support/ to make a donation. #thepioneerpodcast

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#19 Steve Hofmeyr - Trump, BELA and media labels

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2024/11/07

In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, I speak with singer, author and activist, Steve Hofmeyr on the American presidential election and the controversial BELA Bill. We take a closer look at the differences between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the Republican campaign and what made the difference in the election. Furthermore, we discuss the protest that was held in Pretoria against the BELA Bill and the impact of the biggest Afrikaner protest since 1994.

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#18 Penuel The Black Pen - Is the Rainbow Nation a...

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2024/10/31

In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, Ernst Roets sat down with podcaster and activist Penuel The Black Pen, for a thought-provoking conversation on South Africa’s complexities. Together, they explore the country’s cultural diversity, the realities of managing it to ensure peace and prosperity and whether the ideal of a “Rainbow Nation” can endure. They also discuss the sacrifices required from all communities to achieve this.What do you think? If you like our content and want to support The

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#17 Flip Buys - The Solidarity Movement

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2024/10/24

In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, Flip Buys, Chairperson of the Solidarity Movement, delves into the history and mission of the movement. He explains what makes the Solidarity Movement unique and how its network of over 50 institutions is working towards a free, safe, and prosperous future for the Afrikaner people in South Africa. Buys also reflects on how the failure of the state and the ANC government was predicted in the 1990s, and why proactive planning was essential to protect the

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40:47

#16 Why we are conservative... and why...

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2024/10/17

In this week’s episode, I discuss why we are conservative, and why you should be too. I explain why conservatism is anti-ideology, how it differs from certain mainstream ideologies, especially in as far as the conservative conception of the interaction between the individual and the community is concerned, and also what some of the most important core tenets of conservatism are.Do you agree? Let us know in the comments.

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#15 Dr. Willem Gravett - Azania Critical Theory

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2024/10/10

In the latest episode of The Pioneer Podcast, Ernst Roets engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Willem Gravett, a law lecturer at Akademia, to explore the intriguing concept of Azania Critical Theory. Dr. Gravett delves into the foundational ideas behind the theory, the aspirations of its theorists, and the potential impact it could have on society. The conversation also covers the media's role in shaping this narrative, delves into the concept of microaggressions, and concludes with

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