Dr. Oscar van Heerden, Senior Research Fellow at UJ’s Centre for Diplomacy & Leadership, joined Tessa Dooms on PowerPERSPECTIVE to unpack unrest in France & Nepal. France’s “Block Everything” protests saw 200,000 demonstrators resist austerity, clashing with police and crippling services. In Nepal, Gen Z–led protests over social media bans and corruption turned violent, toppling the Prime Minister and forcing military intervention. Both highlight deep public anger and fragile governance.

<p>Dr. Oscar van Heerden, Senior Research Fellow at UJ&rsquo;s Centre for Diplomacy &amp; Leadership, joined Tessa Dooms on PowerPERSPECTIVE to unpack unrest in France &amp; Nepal. France&rsquo;s &ldquo;Block Everything&rdquo; protests saw 200,000 demonstrators resist austerity, clashing with police and crippling services. In Nepal, Gen Z&ndash;led protests over social media bans and corruption turned violent, toppling the Prime Minister and forcing military intervention. Both highlight deep public anger and fragile governance.</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>