This week, BDL focuses almost exclusively on the Budget Speech of 2021 delivered by Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni. Was it a budget for the political elites or us, the citizens? Is this a government budget that expands liberty to us, the faith, flag, family & freedom-type South Africans, or does it continue the status-quo of enriching politicians & their chums? The expert panel this week was; Bheki Mahlobo, Analyst at CRA Dawie Roodt, Chief Economist at Efficient; Mike Schussler, Economist at Brenthurst Wealth; and Mpiyakhe Dhlamini, Analyst & Researcher

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Sihle Ngobese, best known as Big Daddy Liberty (BDL), is the Head of Strategic Operations at the IRR. Sihle has nearly a decade of experience in political and strategic communications, having worked in party-politics, the legislature and government. He is an Industrial Sociologist and UKZN alumni, holding an Honours degree in Industrial, Organizational & Labour Studies. Sihle brings with him the BDL social media brand and is the host of The Big Liberty Show. He is responsible for the production of all IRR shows, including the flagship ‘Daily Friend Show’ and podcasts.