The Burning Platform: Climbing the Leadership Ladder

Chris Pappas is the Premier candidate on the DA’s list for KZN next year. Doing an already excellent job in the uMngeni local municipality, could premiership soon be a reality for Mr Pappas? Gareth and Phumi do a deep dive with Chris on the current state of government, his vision for KZN, and how people can change their futures by voting.

[@antsa5855]

I've been following Mr Pappas for a while now. What a dynamic human being!!! He is such a breath of fresh air in KZN. Good luck next year

[@anthonyandrewss]

Durban deserves better than inactive, lazy and corrupt politicians.. Chris keep on the good work

[@zakhelembhele7046]

How I wish he could win Bafethu. If I was voting in KZN he was guaranteed a vote in me. Not only is he fully intergrated to the people, he's also had the KZN people's interest at heart! The real Son of The Soil.

[@SusannaWilson-wl1nr]

Listened to his speech in KZN was blown away, he has changed my mind about voting for the DA, so tired of opposition's running down at other parties, his was very positive

[@vonniecronje3914]

Sadly he will still have to take instructions from his party. So that is where your focus should be. We need an urgent system change. The present one is NOT serving our people. The hunger poverty and suffering in our country is unacceptable. 🙏

[@berylmaxwell3065]

Mmmnmnmmmnnà

[@charleschurch4901]

Chris Pappas is a smart young politician. We need more people like him in South Africa.

[@LollyClarke]

Durban is filthy, we need Pappas urgently, we just want our lives back

[@markter-morshuizen2322]

Chris thank you for being a breath of fresh air, from a fellow kzn brother who left SA 20 years ago. I relate so much to your message. Siyabonga.

[@PatBouwer]

I love you Chris and thank you Gareth and pumi for this wonderful channel. We love this message. Bring it on brother and sister. I pray for our beautiful country and people . May God protect this man and uplift this political party. Jesus we need forward thinking people to run this country and build it up. Go Chris, go DA

[@ianlawrie]

Mr Pappas provides a glimmer of hope on the horizon. But he is one man. Can he surround himself with like minded people and avoid the murky underworld of politics? I really hope so.

[@amandastander.7635]

🙏

[@TheBibi0602]

I only found Chris like 3 hours before watching the show, he is amazing!

[@lee-annebosch7363]

Chris for president

[@danewillams6799]

In Pappas we trust! 🙌💙

[@dogbox2290]

Wow☀️🌴. I believe. Keep the fire burning Mr Papas

[@johnelliot9734]

Great guy keep up the good work

[@lieslhenning2275]

Doing fantastic work Chris. We need openness and good governsnce. You will prevail. Logic and practicality will prevail eventually too! Keep it dynamic

[@tonitappous2422]

The Springboks have shown us that we are much stronger as a nation when we work together! Having recently watched the ARTE tv Documentary about Mayor Chris Pappas ( fluent in isiZulu) of uMngeni Municipality on KZbin, the DA is by far the best and most experienced choice to take SA forward in 2024!!

[@gilliancooper1574]

A refreshing honest approach how exciting.Good luck we watch this space.

[@vusumzivena2768]

Hats off guys this has to be one the most frank, candid and insightful interviews I have had the privilege of listening to. One can learn so much just listening to this interview. Thank you, this appeals to my idealism.

[@darrenameer4796]

A very special young man you interviewed there....hoping he gets the success he deserves in such a tough political reality.

[@Mank_Mindset]

Citizens are shareholders that means from time to time you must update them with what happening so that they move along with you as Governor. My key takeaway points right there, I love the mindset of Pappas. Great show🔥✨💯

[@LukaVieira]

Nice conversation, really hope he performs well in the coming elections.

[@paulinesmith2726]

I love listening to Chris . You are intelligent and you dont swear. You are educated and practical thinking. You are a wondeful example for future generations. I can see you doing wonderful things for this country.

[@halinaleonowicz8038]

Having town planning background is great as you are able to move between general and detail, and between economy field as well as technical, administration's structures, history, 3D imagination, complex thinking....etc 👍👍👍

[@kathleenreabow5560]

Thank you, Chris, for your hard work and foresight in what we need for KZN. I wish all leaders had your love for town planning and doing your job to the best as possible. You have my vote.

[@Grandtrineastro]

He is unbelievable, just watched his KZN speech. Never seen anything like it 🎉

[@seanoconnor7718]

Love Phumi’s collection of questions. Papas has the right mind to build KZN. What real alternative candidates exist that can make as much progressive chance that Papas can?

[@stefaniegreenhalgh8644]

I think this guy is awesome. we need more quality people in Gov't instead of the rubbish we have. Its important that he makes a change in peoples lives.

[@briangovender4406]

I have never listened to any politician...including the president...over the last 30 years who has made more sense in your interviews and the only brilliant politician. You are awesome young man.I will support you anytime.

[@mfundodladla8416]

Great show

[@lebraa9233]

Chris Pappas we in praise him very much we had seen people in small places how happy were are with him together with Teamleiders they can make it if put out good campagne 🤞🤞🙏🙏❤❤

[@paulinegodding9680]

Please keep up the WONDERFUL WORK Chris. We salute you!!!

[@nzuzomthembu5000]

Please fix Durban

[@melodydonovan7884]

Love this concept to concentrate and uplift smaller towns. This offers people employment and a social development. It’s total balance. This also encourages money back into towns in the form of visitation and tourism.

[@osripowell1418]

Chris Papas your actual voice commands attention. And🎉 what you are saying is challenging! And THEN you enter their culby talking their language. Good luck young man!

[@johnnkomo2985]

I feel that the day is limiting itself unfairly , believe in yourself go for 51/100

[@johanpretorius7586]

This youngster has the right outlook on life i personally see him as President in the future

[@RobertEarlMylroie]

That's what people want, DELIVERY!!

[@colleenwadley8543]

This young man is remarkable

[@Goggawie]

Dit word gesê dat wiskunde die ultimate is... Ek sê nog altyd : LANGUAGE IS POWER. Dankie Pappas dat jy dit sonder twyfel, feitelik BEWYS.

[@theplantbasedsaffer6235]

Take the shareholders with you. Tks Mr P, I like your style. Would like to know what conversations have specifically been had with NDB.

[@queenmadonsela4652]

God bless you all the time ❤

[@simangelelekhuleni6467]

When are you starting your own political party Chris? Go solo and I'll vote for you.

[@FRANCOISPOOLMAN]

GOD BLESS!! ❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@arthurboateng8959]

I love Pappas..Will he teach me some dance moves? He will he a great President of SA

[@lebraa9233]

That provincie during the Covid Fighting for they Zuma's Looting destroyed everything has cost themselvers unemployment Now having struggle Jobless believers on they Inpowerment Leaders ANC thank you for radio reportages

[@andrejoubert2086]

Our new president

[@queenmadonsela4652]

❤❤❤

[@joulenesmith6819]

❤

[@larrymeyer2917]

I can only hope he is successful, lived in Westville and considered that my haven and simply could not see the political problems being resolved in my life, so I left. But will always have a vested interest in Durban.

[@guidobrits6593]

The one party thats been consistent since 1994 in policy and image is the FF+.

[@SPECTRE559]

My Afrikaans teacher once said: "Never trust politicians, they exist to make and break promises." I guess I and my late Afrikaans teacher should be counted as ignorant and stupid.

[@mandywood3327]

Considering that Chris Pappas could be part of the brain drain, and thanking SA's lucky stars that he is here to make a difference.

[@sithembilengccobo]

informal settlements Papas informal settlements

[@ThaZoVic]

Uqinsile ❤

[@tonitappous2422]

Do you know that informal settlements in uMngeni now have solar street lights for safer communities as well as solar panels and inverters to assist them with load- shedding? Having recently watched the ARTE tv Documentary about Mayor Chris Pappas ( fluent in isiZulu) of uMngeni Municipality on KZbin, as well as Mac G's Podcast with John Steenhuisen ( also on KZbin ,the DA is by far the best and most experienced choice to take SA forward in 2024!!

[@danjanuarie]

Dinamite comes in small packages. Good job

[@ryanturner9731]

We need to vote this guy into power, we WILL FIX things in ethekwini! Leadership and competence! cANCer couldn't run a bath....

[@guidobrits6593]

Ironically, SA has just been voted as the friendliest country in the world.

[@DimitriosChat]

Bravo all of you 👏👏👏👏

[@mikesnyman8346]

An entire nation of Abel's.

[@allanbudge1171]

Gareth I don’t think your comment on how political and journalist actors change their stance depending on who they are talking to . It has been very obvious how the presence of a political successful actor like Chris has changed your team’s attitude towards his party the DA. Take note of Chris’s answers regarding being the answer to all citizens .

[@FRANCOISPOOLMAN]

GOD BLESS BROTHER! GREAT TALK SHOW!!❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@theplantbasedsaffer6235]

I think mk should take votes away from anc in kzn this crucial election and we go for gold from there.

[@janeschofield9530]

Do you believe that the government should help the people or that people should be taught to become self reliant?

[@georgestegmann5155]

Guptas, Guptas, Guptas.

[@anthonyandrewss]

I beg to differ, I don't know if I speak for myself here but there are countless young people who long for political careers to ignite positive change but the educational systems to go about doing it is extremely challenging...

[@patwalsh5986]

Too many interruptions!!!

[@mzamosokhela8876]

What's DA's stance on re(distribution) of land equally amongst all South Africans? A satisfactory answer to this question will guide my vote.

[@zeldabaker1331]

Look what happened in Zimbabwe when they took the farms, Zim is stuffed, was the bread basket of Africa

[@AdWiid]

Well well... My birthdate the same.. 🎉

[@PatBouwer]

I love this man's raw honesty, he is a people person not a liar and two faced like the other political party leaders. Go DA go Chris

[@dusty-lynnbristol519]

❤

[@laudinemunday-kw8zq]

Best Mayor in SA Howick where I live 🎉

[@donaldcarr7513]

Great interview Chris. You have a huge job on your plate.Well done.

[@moonchild7033]

Love this guy! Wish all our politicians were as transparent, eloquent & self-aware & of course uncorruptible as he is. What a great SA we would live in.

[@indylwth2327]

Very nice! A breath of fresh air. Sticks to the point and keeps it simple. We need more young leaders like this.

[@elizewebb]

What a great guy - REAL PUBLIC SERVANT!

[@JeffreyThomas-th2ps]

If this election goes his way i will be so happy for the citezins of Kzn they will have a true working patriot standing up for you.

[@nkanyezizwane6534]

Love the fact that he understands that the people are the shareholders, that a very important mindset to have👌

[@gilliangordon7774]

I really enjoyed the banter between the three panellists. Chris, I've been following you for some time, and I'm a great admirer. I'm routing for you from the UK.

[@genigee]

Thank you Chris Pappas .. howick is a changed council for the best.

[@thandekamvinjelwa4769]

I like this interview he can be a good. Premier ❤

[@tsholomoloto7788]

Good point papa's. Reviving small towns its like taking services to the people, especially jobs, as you say, to releave big towns and reduce mekhukhu. People will have proper houses in their own towns. Excellent!! Vote DA. Remember, this is not AWW party.

[@RobertEarlMylroie]

We love Chris Pappas!!

[@cindym5896]

Protect Thiz man at all costs! 🎉🎉

[@dusty-lynnbristol519]

❤

[@nkanyezizwane6534]

I left his message at the end could have been a bit more personal and compassionate, with some story telling. There's nothing wrong with what he said, it was spot on but just from a communicator point of view, I think it could have been delivered better. But He's an amazing young man, really enjoyed listening to him. Seems very genuine and honest and I pray he wins because we need more people like him in government.

[@MyDataBasebyErrolGuard-rr5rl]

Chris I’m very proud of you and with your dedication and being able to speak a language Only enhances the respect people will have for you! Best Wishes to you and your political party.

[@elizabethedwards3687]

Chris for Premier @democraticalliance

[@loukiesmith5393]

Our next President.......!!!! Yes....I vote for that

[@ramonamarais6737]

Dynamite comes in small packages

[@janeschofield9530]

Chris, do you believe that the values of this country are more important than potholes? And if so... What values in our current system do you believe should be changed?

[@straatcaveman7503]

Does the male interviewer not follow poles?? KZN can easily be taken by an IFP-DA coalition.

[@theplantbasedsaffer6235]

This is 5 months ago.. how does mk affect chances now?

[@JeffreyThomas-th2ps]

Try looking at internships and or credits towards attaint Town planning and or qualifications to serve on a local government level.

[@lindamnguni]

When are you getting Songezo in studio?

[@Mank_Mindset]

Did I saw Ramaposa sticker 😅🔥