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The Pioneer Podcast

The Pioneer Initiative

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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25:21

How to invest in South Africa | TPP #75

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/12/18

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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56:01

Evaluating South Africa’s Challenges | Martin van...

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/12/11

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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42:26

Why the ANC can never fix South Africa | Dawie Roodt...

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/11/27

In this video, I speak with the renowned economist, Dawie Roodt about why the ANC will never be able to fix South Africa, the fundamental flaws of Socialism, the nature of modern economies and how are our obedience keeps the system in place.You can support Lex Libertas here - https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/support-us

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30:52

How the truth about South Africa is getting out |...

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/11/26

In this episode, I sit down with Ernst van Zyl, Head of Public Relations at AfriForum, to discuss some of the biggest developments in South Africa during 2025, including the so-called Afrikaner letter and the approach of those who criticize the Afrikaners for wanting to create a future in South Africa. You can support Lex Libertas here - https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/support-us

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33:46

The Elites versus the people | TPP #70

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/11/13

In this video I talk about how and why leftist Afrikaner Elites have turned on their own people. I discuss the main assumptions that underpin their arguments and provide a critique on their philosophy with reference to Edmund Burke and Patrick Deneen.You can support Lex Libertas here - https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/support-us

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32:21

Why and how we need to you get involved | TPP#69

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/11/06

In this video I discuss the progress that we have made at Lex Libertas, our plan for achieving a viable political dispensation for South Africa, what we plan on doing in the months the lie ahead and also how and why you need to become involved.Click here to sign up as a Lex Libertas contributor right now: https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/support-us Click here to speak to us through WhatsApp, especially if you are interested in becoming more actively involved with any of the initiatives I mentioned

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39:02

The need for self governance in South Africa |...

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/10/30

In this episode, I speak with Princess Bhelekazi of the Mabandla Royal Family about the crisis in local communities in South Africa and hy these problems are a consequence of a system that facilitates dependency. We argue for decentralisation of the political system to ensure self governance for the peoples of South Africa.You can support our work here - https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/support-us

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21:25

How Joe Slovo saved Communism | TPP #66

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/10/16

In this week's episode of The Pioneer Podcast, I discuss a very important component of the history of communism in South Africa. I refer to the paper that was published by the Secretary General of the South African Communist Party (SACP), Joe Slovo shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall, in which he asked the question "Has socialism failed?". Slovo had some interesting observations about the perceived failure of communism and why he believed that there still would be a future for communism in

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24:29

We're making progress! | TPP#65

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/10/09

In this week's episode of the Pioneer Podcast, I give some feedback from the response we received and the work that has been done since the release of our video called "This is how we are going to change South Africa".If you have not seen that video yet, you can watch it here - https://youtu.be/47k4-JsFDOw If you would like to become a contributor to Lex Libertas, please click here - https://donate.pioneerinitiative.org.za/en/

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32:40

The Destructive Nature of Gender Theory | Dr Gergely...

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/10/02

In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, I speak with Hungarian author, Gergely Szilvay and we dive into his book called 'A Critique of Gender Theory: Reflections on the Anthropological Revolution from Feminism to Transgenderism'. We discuss where this theory originated, how it is presented and why it is flawed. Furthermore, we discuss the practical consequences and how it is being utilised as an attack on the nuclear family, communities and Western Civilisation.If you have children that are being

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45:20

South Africa's Urban Crisis | Cilliers Brink | TPP #63

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/09/25

In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, Cilliers Brink, a prominent DA leader and former mayor of Tshwane, discuss the complex landscape of metro politics, economic challenges, and governance strategies in South Africa. We delve into the political instability caused by coalition chaos, the enduring influence of ANC networks rooted in the 1997 Mafikeng deployment policy, and the urgent need to weaken entrenched corruption. Brink shares his perspectives on restoring financial stability, rebuilding

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25:56

The State of the International Conservative Movement...

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/09/18

In this episode of the Pioneer Podcast, I talk about the state of the international conservative movement. In this regard I share five observations: three observations about the international conservative movement as a whole, and also two observations about the unique role that Afrikaners and other Western minorities from South Africa can play in this regard.You can support Lex Libertas here - https://donate.pioneerinitiative.org.za/en/

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37:43

Where we stand | TPP #61

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/09/17

We have been overwhelmed with messages after publication of last week’s episode, in which we discuss the Lex Libertas plan. A documented version of the plan will soon be available on our website. In this episode I explain where we stand in terms of taking action based on the plan. I also respond to some of the most important questions we have received. It’s important to understand that we have to roll out the plan in phases. I explain why and I also explain the first phase. Click here to sign up

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25:58

The Many, Many Commissions of Cyril Ramaphosa | TPP #59

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/08/28

Lex Libertas just released a report called "The many, many commissions of Cyril Ramaphosa". This report shed some light on all the judiciary commissions, dialogues, panels, advisory councils and task teams Ramaphosa has established since the start of his presidency.Lex Libertas argues that this amounts to a repetitive delay tactic to deflect from taking decisive action which might lead to internal divisions in the ruling political elite. As a result, the general public suffers from commission

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38:17

Expropriation is already happening in South Africa |...

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/08/21

In this episode, Theo de Jager, Executive Director of the Southern Africa Agriculture Initiative (SAAI) shares his first hand experience of expropriation of farms in South Africa. We focus on the specific case of Akkerland and how the Ombudsman recently ruled in SAAI's favour after false reports on this case from News24.If you would like to support this podcast, pleas visit https://www.lexlibertas.org.za/.

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33:47

The Afrikaner Dream Lives on | TPP #57

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/08/14

In this episode of the Pioneer Podcast, I discuss why I believe the Afrikaner Dream is still alive. I begin with observations from philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, how Alexis de Tocqueville described America in 1835, and what the American Dream is today. I then focus on our own history—the history of the Afrikaners in South Africa—before turning to the present. Lastly, I also discuss the future and how young people identify with being Afrikaners, and I motivate why I say the Afrikaner Dream lives

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Uncovering Land Rights Abuse | Joe Emilio | TPP #56

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/08/07

In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, you can listen to the unsettling conversation with Joe Emilio about his recent documentary, "Stolen Ground." The documentary focuses on the violent land invasion of the Tygerberg Raceway in 2020 and how this community hub was completely demolished by illegal occupants. We further discuss the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act (PIE Act) and how it was exploited and weaponized by these landgrabbers.You can watch the full

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50:23

Discussing South Africa's constitutional crisis in...

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/07/31

On 24 July 2025, I participated in a discussion at the Conservative Partnership Institute (CPI) in Washington DC about the constitutional realignment of South Africa. This follows on a two reports published by Lex Libertas:- The Reclaiming Freedom report, in which we discuss the crisis in South Africa and possible actions that the U.S. might take to contribute to a solution. - ⁠The Truth be Told report, in which we share a variety of personal stories by people affected by farm attacks, race laws,

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40:39

Reclaiming Freedom | TPP #54

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/07/24

In this episode of the Pioneer Podcast, I discuss and read the report that Lex Libertas has just published in Washington, D.C. The report, entitled Reclaiming Freedom, argues in favour of stability in the region by working toward a decentralized political system. I explain that the report is not a call for violent uprising or illegal measures, but for increased international pressure through tangible and practical actions to increase stability in South Africa and avoid catastrophe. We need your

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31:06

Preserving Western Civilisation | Andrej Kolárik |...

The Pioneer Podcast ·

2025/07/17

In this week's episode of The Pioneer Podcast, I speak with Andrej Kolárik of the Ladislav Hanus Institute in Bratislava, Slovakia, about the conservative movement in South Africa and the West. He provided some insight into what communism in Central Europe looked like and the dangers associated with it. We also examine the general state of the West and explore what can be done to preserve Western civilization.The Pioneer Podcast is proudly brought to you by Lex Libertas. If you are interested in

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