Today we are celebrating the 65th anniversary of the Independence of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which holds significant historical and cultural importance, marking the country's emancipation from Belgian dominance on 30 June 1960 and the year 2025 also marks the Centenary Birthday of the great Patrice Emery Lumumba, who was born on 2 July 1925. Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Veli Mbele, Writer, Black consciousness Activist (someone who was influenced by the ideas of Bantu Biko).

<p>Today we are celebrating the 65th anniversary of the Independence of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which holds significant historical and cultural importance, marking the country's emancipation from Belgian dominance on 30 June 1960 and the year 2025 also marks the Centenary Birthday of the great Patrice Emery Lumumba, who was born on 2 July 1925. Thabiso Kotane was in conversation with Veli Mbele, Writer, Black consciousness Activist (someone who was influenced by the ideas of Bantu Biko).</p>

POWER Drive is a packed news and current affairs show, providing you with a comprehensive round-up of the day’s breaking news. The show features our own POWER News reporters wrapping up the major stories of the day, analysis, sport, market updates, weather and all your calls. POWER Drive host Thabiso Kotane tells you what you need to know with humour and insight as you drive home.

<p>POWER Drive is a packed news and current affairs show, providing you with a comprehensive round-up of the day&rsquo;s breaking news. The show features our own POWER News reporters wrapping up the major stories of the day, analysis, sport, market updates, weather and all your calls. POWER Drive host Thabiso Kotane tells you what you need to know with humour and insight as you drive home.</p>