Renaldo Gouws is a YouTuber, Industrial Psychologist and former politician - he served as a member of the national assembly in South Africa and is one of the most established cultural commentators in the country, with his YouTube channel boasting over 200K subscribers, posting topical updates on South African current affairs. After being accused of racism due to comments he made in a video back in 2010, he was expelled from the Democratic Alliance and resigned from Parliament.Literally TODAY I was fortunate enough to sit down with Renaldo to discuss the Gender Based Violence protests hitting the country, the upcoming G20 summit as well as go back to his cancellation last year and what actually happened... Enjoy! Subscribe to Renaldo: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaldoGFollow him on X: https://x.com/RenaldoGouwsSubscribe to my Substack to see bonus questions and send in your own for future guests! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/CHAPTERS:00:00 What Is Happening With Gender Based Violence in South Africa?05:22 Why Is This So Prevalent in South Africa?09:23 Is There an Incompatibility of Cultures? 15:38 Black Economic Empowerment vs Dei 19:07 Is There a Justification for Bee Policies? 27:47 Will the US Actually Be at the G20?34:28 the Rise of Political Bots Online 36:43 Social Media Is Now Shaping Reality 41:38 How Do I Know I Can Trust Renaldo’s Takes on Media Bias? 45:28 the Rise of ‘Truth Seekers’ Online55:52 Is Renaldo a Free Speech Absolutist? 57:03 Renaldo’s Resignation From Government Last Year01:09:40 the Fallout of Renaldo Stepping Down 01:15:45 Takeaways From the Current State of South AfricaMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.

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