In this episode of Colour-Full, Stacy and Sena are joined in studio by South Africa's very own beanie aficianado, Dan Corder. Known for his bold voice in South African media and his TikTok videos, Dan takes us on a journey beyond the headlines to unpack the role of media in shaping conversations that matter.
We dive deep into the role of media in addressing systemic inequalities, how he balances knowing when to engage in critical dialogues and when to step back and the importance of understanding South Africa's complex history. Dan also reflects on his university days, his involvement in youth-led protests like #FeesMustFall, and how those formative years shaped his perspective on activism and justice.
In true Colour-Full style, we peel back the layers to explore Dan’s personal journey—his triumphs, challenges, and everything “beyond the beanie.” From his thoughts on inequality to his reflections on navigating a polarised world, Dan shares how he lives life in full colour.
Chapters
00:00 – Dan paints his nails red, discusses bizarre thing he asked a guest to do
06:30 – The radical difference between Cape Town and the rest of South Africa
11:00 – The role of media in highlighting structural racism in our country
24:00 – The journey of “woke-ness”
27:20 – “Pale males” leaving South Africa for the motherland
31:09 – White Economic Empowerment and how white people got wealthy
37:22 – The significance of Luister
46:28 – Protest and the link with systemic failure
50:44 – The personal is the political; conversations that challenge injustice
55:38 – Musings about a fabulous future guest (stay tuned!)