Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with DrexxBeats 

Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with DrexxBeats&nbsp;

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.

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Musician: DrexxBeats

In conversation with Soulful Clay (real name Clayton Damons) a South African R&B/Soul singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer based in Cape Town. Operating at the intersection of contemporary R&B, soul, Afro-pop, and electronic dance music, he has established himself as both a frontline performing artist and a key behind-the-scenes producer and composer. He is published globally through Gallo Music Publishers.

In conversation with Soulful Clay (real name Clayton Damons) a South African R&amp;B/Soul singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer based in Cape Town. Operating at the intersection of contemporary R&amp;B, soul, Afro-pop, and electronic dance music, he has established himself as both a frontline performing artist and a key behind-the-scenes producer and composer. He is published globally through Gallo Music Publishers.

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What was once a dignified, milestone celebration marking twelve years of academic endurance has transformed into a high-stakes arena of status, excess, and behavioral breakdown. The early shutdown of Roosevelt High School’s Class of 2026 matric dance at Avianto—triggered by reckless driving, underage intoxication, and severe threats to venue staff—was not an isolated anomaly. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Sibusiso ‘Toasted Ice’ Mkhwanazi , Parent & Lifestyle Journalist, Matakanye Matakanya – Secretary General National Association Of School Governing Bodies and Sibusiso Victor  Malinga the President of National Teachers Union.

What was once a dignified, milestone celebration marking twelve years of academic endurance has transformed into a high-stakes arena of status, excess, and behavioral breakdown. The early shutdown of Roosevelt High School&rsquo;s Class of 2026 matric dance at Avianto&mdash;triggered by reckless driving, underage intoxication, and severe threats to venue staff&mdash;was not an isolated anomaly. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Sibusiso &lsquo;Toasted Ice&rsquo; Mkhwanazi , Parent &amp; Lifestyle Journalist, Matakanye Matakanya &ndash; Secretary General National Association Of School Governing Bodies and Sibusiso Victor&nbsp; Malinga the President of National Teachers Union.

Are matric dances losing their meaning?

South Africans’ unyielding passion for gathering is driving a staggering multibillion-rand economy, even as an entrenched “party now, worry later” mindset places severe strain on household pockets. According to a landmark study by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing, titled The Celebrations Economy 2026, traditional and modern festivities across the country now generate over R500 billion annually. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Paul Egan, Managing Consultant at the UCT Liberty Institute, Letlhogonolo Mosuwe, Social Commentator and Salem Nyati, Consumer Financial Education Specialist at Momentum Group Foundation.

South Africans&rsquo; unyielding passion for gathering is driving a staggering multibillion-rand economy, even as an entrenched &ldquo;party now, worry later&rdquo; mindset places severe strain on household pockets. According to a landmark study by the University of Cape Town&rsquo;s (UCT) Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing, titled The Celebrations Economy 2026, traditional and modern festivities across the country now generate over R500 billion annually. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Paul Egan, Managing Consultant at the UCT Liberty Institute, Letlhogonolo Mosuwe, Social Commentator and Salem Nyati, Consumer Financial Education Specialist at Momentum Group Foundation.

Musician: DrexxBeats

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