Hearing loss affects more than 1.5 billion people worldwide, creating a pervasive global health challenge. The burden falls disproportionately on developing regions, with close to 80% of affected individuals living in low- and middle-income countries where access to hearing care remains out of reach for most. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Tersia De Kock - Audiologist at HearX Foundation, Cobus van Deventer – National Institute for the Deaf CEO and Dani Schlesinger - Audiologist leading the Cochlear Implant program at Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital.

Hearing loss affects more than 1.5 billion people worldwide, creating a pervasive global health challenge. The burden falls disproportionately on developing regions, with close to 80% of affected individuals living in low- and middle-income countries where access to hearing care remains out of reach for most. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Tersia De Kock - Audiologist at HearX Foundation, Cobus van Deventer &ndash; National Institute for the Deaf CEO and Dani Schlesinger - Audiologist leading the Cochlear Implant program at Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital.

POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of &ldquo;Perspectivians&rdquo; and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

The best of POWER Perspective

POWER Perspective

Fewer than 2% of Africans who need hearing aids have them, but new solutions offer hope

President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently pondering his reply to a message from US President Donald Trump. This response could prove decisive for the future of South Africa’s fraught relations with the United States.The message was officially delivered to Ramaphosa in Pretoria on 26 August by Leo Brent Bozell III, the US ambassador to South Africa. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Ayesha Kajee International Relations Analyst, Ntsako Rirhali Shivambu Political Analyst, Makone Maja Institute Of Race Relations and Werner Human AfriForum Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently pondering his reply to a message from US President Donald Trump. This response could prove decisive for the future of South Africa&rsquo;s fraught relations with the United States.The message was officially delivered to Ramaphosa in Pretoria on 26 August by Leo Brent Bozell III, the US ambassador to South Africa. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Ayesha Kajee International Relations Analyst, Ntsako Rirhali Shivambu Political Analyst, Makone Maja Institute Of Race Relations and Werner Human AfriForum Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Ramaphosa to provide ‘timely’ reply to Trump’s five asks

Parliament’s Impeachment Committee is facing fresh legal challenges over its decision to rescind the recommendation of Durban advocate Thandazani Madonsela as evidence leader. Both the African Legal Professionals Association and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have filed separate applications in the Western Cape High Court, arguing that the committee's decision to pull the recommendation was irrational. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Makashule Gana – Phala Phala Impeachment Committee Chairperson, Dr. Shadi Manganoe - Constitutional Law Expert, Dr Lehlohonolo Wonderboy Mahlatsi - United Africans Transformation (UAT) President and Bafana Phalan - Political Analyst.

Parliament&rsquo;s Impeachment Committee is facing fresh legal challenges over its decision to rescind the recommendation of Durban advocate Thandazani Madonsela as evidence leader. Both the African Legal Professionals Association and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have filed separate applications in the Western Cape High Court, arguing that the committee's decision to pull the recommendation was irrational. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Makashule Gana &ndash; Phala Phala Impeachment Committee Chairperson, Dr. Shadi Manganoe - Constitutional Law Expert, Dr Lehlohonolo Wonderboy Mahlatsi - United Africans Transformation (UAT) President and Bafana Phalan - Political Analyst.

Impeachment Committee Developments: The two legal challenges that could potentially collapse the Committee

Across South Africa—from street corners in Soweto to the Cape Flats—a silent war is playing out in millions of homes. The drug demon does not just claim lives; it fractures families, dismantles communities, and traps our youth in a vicious cycle of dependency, crime, and despair. Colleen Mmakhubele spoke to Robert Beck Recovery Assistant at Houghton House at Houghton House, Mfundo Ntandane - Social Worker & Mental Health Activist and published scholar, Pastor Mark Meek from Spiritual Restoration Centre from Westbury, Bruce Mekhoe  - Drug Addiction Survivor and Golden Miles Bhudu is a well-known South African prisoners' rights activist and the national spokesperson for the South African Prisoners Organization for Human Rights (SAPOHR).

Across South Africa&mdash;from street corners in Soweto to the Cape Flats&mdash;a silent war is playing out in millions of homes. The drug demon does not just claim lives; it fractures families, dismantles communities, and traps our youth in a vicious cycle of dependency, crime, and despair. Colleen Mmakhubele spoke to Robert Beck Recovery Assistant at Houghton House at Houghton House, Mfundo Ntandane - Social Worker &amp; Mental Health Activist and published scholar, Pastor Mark Meek from Spiritual Restoration Centre from Westbury, Bruce Mekhoe &nbsp;- Drug Addiction Survivor and Golden Miles Bhudu is a well-known South African prisoners' rights activist and the national spokesperson for the South African Prisoners Organization for Human Rights (SAPOHR).

Fewer than 2% of Africans who need hearing aids have them, but new solutions offer hope

In 2 playlist(s)

POWER Perspective

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips