DOCUMENTARY: Freedom Park exudes South Africa’s heritage

Overlooking the city of Pretoria – Freedom Park - keeps watch on our maturing democracy.  And here in this peaceful tranquil place the story of South Africa and its maturing democracy is told. The following package was written compiled and produced by Denzil Taylor and Linda Manganye.

Uzobaright: Denzil Taylor's Covid-19 journey

POWER 98.7 Head of Special Projects, Denzil Taylor, shares his journey with Covid-19 in this moving documentary.  Produced by: Linda Manganye

Remembering Nelson Mandela

On December 5 – seven years ago – former South African President Nelson Mandela died. Today, South Africa still grapples with many of the issues Mandela raised whilst still in prison. Today we remember Mandela – with a short documentary simply called ‘Remembering Nelson Mandela.’ It was written pro…

DOCUMENTARY: Bohlale is a rural girl

Earlier this year, a young teenager from Limpopo invented an earpiece that alerts when one is in danger. The earpiece is specifically geared to women who find themselves in trouble.   In an interview here on POWER Breakfast, Bohlale Mphahlele said the invention came about as a result of her conce…

Documentary: Freedom Park

This year Freedom Park is celebrating 20 years of existence. As it does this – it is honouring those who conceptualised of the idea – those responsible for its being – and those who played a part in the last 20 years. Denzil Taylor and Linda Manganye wrote and compiled this documentary.

The story of Nokuthula Simelane remains untold and incomplete

The story of Nokuthula Simelane remains untold and incomplete because those who allegedly murdered her will not be in the dock to account. The case was set to start on 5 October- but the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has again written to the family – suggesting that they are not ready to …

Documentary: Abigail Kubeka honours Miriam Makeba

Miriam Makeba’s voice stirred and brought hope of freedom to millions with her music.  Particularly after she was banned by the apartheid government – with her passport being revoked in 1960 and she was left stranded after having travelled abroad.   Her music gave voice to the pain of exile and di…

POWER Documentary: The life of George Bizos through the years of the struggle and how he befriended Nelson Mandela

Former apartheid struggle stalwart and human rights lawyer George Bizos has died at age 92. Bizos was part of the legal team that defended the Rivonia Treason Trialists. He represented many ordinary citizens and families that were impacted by Apartheid. When the news of his death was announced…

DOCUMENTARY: A Bob Mabena tribute

Remembering legendary radio broadcaster Bob Mabena. The media giant has fallen. He was 51 years old. The Jammer passed away after suffering a cardiac attack.  The documentary you are about to hear was produced by Denzil Taylor and Linda Manganye.

Andrew Mlangeni documentary

Struggle hero Andrew Mlangeni – is no more. The icon passed away last night. He was 95. The documentary you are about to hear was produced by Denzil Taylor and Linda Manganye.