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Lerato Mbele be in conversation with the Minister of Higher Education and Training Science & Innovation, Dr Blade Ndimande to unpack the state of higher education, training, and funding in SA. Tune in. #POWERTalk

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Lerato Mbele be in conversation with the Minister of Higher Education and Training Science &amp; Innovation, Dr Blade Ndimande to unpack the state of higher education, training, and funding in SA. Tune in. <a dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/POWERTalk?src=hashtag_click">#POWERTalk</a>

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

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#SpecialFocusOnNSFAS - Dr Blade Nzimande

Has South Africa’s standing on the continent changed? Journalist Quanita Hunter joins us to discuss her latest article examining Ghana’s evolving attitude towards South Africa, what is driving the shift in perceptions, and what it says about the country’s influence, diplomacy and relationships across Africa.

Has South Africa&rsquo;s standing on the continent changed? Journalist Quanita Hunter joins us to discuss her latest article examining Ghana&rsquo;s evolving attitude towards South Africa, what is driving the shift in perceptions, and what it says about the country&rsquo;s influence, diplomacy and relationships across Africa.

Ghana’s Changing Attitude Towards South Africa

Manufacturing is widely regarded as one of the biggest drivers of economic growth, job creation and industrial development. Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition John Steenhuisen joins us following the opening of the 2026 Manufacturing Indaba to discuss government’s plans to strengthen local manufacturing, attract investment, expand exports and accelerate Africa’s reindustrialisation through increased “Made in Africa” production.

Manufacturing is widely regarded as one of the biggest drivers of economic growth, job creation and industrial development. Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition John Steenhuisen joins us following the opening of the 2026 Manufacturing Indaba to discuss government&rsquo;s plans to strengthen local manufacturing, attract investment, expand exports and accelerate Africa&rsquo;s reindustrialisation through increased &ldquo;Made in Africa&rdquo; production.

Deputy Minister John Steenhuisen on the 2026 Manufacturing Indaba

The City of Cape Town has welcomed the findings of a Public Protector report into complaints relating to housing, basic services and public health facilities, saying the investigation recognises the work already undertaken by the municipality while also directing National Treasury and the Department of Human Settlements to address broader systemic challenges. We speak to the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Zahid Badroodien, about the findings, service delivery improvements and what residents can expect going forward.

The City of Cape Town has welcomed the findings of a Public Protector report into complaints relating to housing, basic services and public health facilities, saying the investigation recognises the work already undertaken by the municipality while also directing National Treasury and the Department of Human Settlements to address broader systemic challenges. We speak to the City&rsquo;s Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Zahid Badroodien, about the findings, service delivery improvements and what residents can expect going forward.

#SpecialFocusOnNSFAS - Dr Blade Nzimande

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