We are in conversation with South African Politician and Feminist, Mandisa Mashego and Academic, Thulile Khanyile as we dive into societal expectations of women having to be ready for anything often dictated by patriarchal standards.

 

We are in conversation with South African Politician and Feminist, Mandisa Mashego and Academic, Thulile Khanyile as we dive into societal expectations of women having to be ready for anything often dictated by patriarchal standards.
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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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Womens Roundtable - Mandisa Mashego and  Thulile Khanyile

Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with Slindile Khanyile - Deputy Chairperson at South African National Editors Forum (SANEF), Colleen Lowe Morna - GL Special Advisor at Gender Links, Bongekile Macupe - Deputy Politics Editor at News24, as well as Morongwe Mary Phadi ActionSA party's Mpumalanga Provincial Campaign Manager 

Colleen Makhubele is in conversation with Slindile Khanyile - Deputy Chairperson at South African National Editors Forum (SANEF), Colleen Lowe Morna - GL Special Advisor at Gender Links, Bongekile Macupe - Deputy Politics Editor at News24, as well as Morongwe Mary Phadi ActionSA party's Mpumalanga Provincial Campaign Manager&nbsp;

The danger of being a woman in South African media and politics

The Defence Industry Lekgotla, held from 20 to 22 July 2026 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, served as a crucial platform for addressing long-standing issues within South Africa's defence sector. Convened jointly by the Department of Defence and Military Veterans and the domestic defence industry, the event brought together government officials, state-owned entities, private-sector representatives, and Members of Parliament. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Carl Niehaus - EFF Member of Parliament, Molefe Dakota Legoete, Parliamentary Defence Committee Chair and Darren Olivier, Defence Expert.

The Defence Industry Lekgotla, held from 20 to 22 July 2026 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, served as a crucial platform for addressing long-standing issues within South Africa's defence sector. Convened jointly by the Department of Defence and Military Veterans and the domestic defence industry, the event brought together government officials, state-owned entities, private-sector representatives, and Members of Parliament. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Carl Niehaus - EFF Member of Parliament, Molefe Dakota Legoete, Parliamentary Defence Committee Chair and Darren Olivier, Defence Expert.

Defence Industry Lekgotla 2026: Funding, Realism, Implementability and the dire future of SANDF

The South African Police Service (SAPS) faces an operational crisis characterized by deteriorating physical assets, systemic maintenance backlogs, and logistical bottlenecks. While frontline officers bear the public brunt of high crime rates, institutional dysfunction—amplified by administrative paralysis between SAPS and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)—severely undermines operational efficiency and public trust. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Jabu Mabena South African Police Union National Deputy Spokesperson.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) faces an operational crisis characterized by deteriorating physical assets, systemic maintenance backlogs, and logistical bottlenecks. While frontline officers bear the public brunt of high crime rates, institutional dysfunction&mdash;amplified by administrative paralysis between SAPS and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)&mdash;severely undermines operational efficiency and public trust. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Jabu Mabena South African Police Union National Deputy Spokesperson.

Womens Roundtable - Mandisa Mashego and Thulile Khanyile

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