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!)