POWER Week host Chris Vick is joined by Chrispin Phiri DIRCO Ministerial Spokesperson about music, his booming political career and the future of the ANC 

 

POWER Week host Chris Vick is joined by Chrispin Phiri DIRCO&nbsp;Ministerial Spokesperson about music, his booming political career and the future of the ANC&nbsp;
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Johannesburg residents and civil society groups have once again taken to the streets, demanding urgent action on the city’s worsening water crisis. With many areas facing throttled supply or weeks without running water, frustration continues to mount. Advocacy group WaterCAN has called for accountability, reforms to the Joburg Water board, and an investigation into tanker contracts. Chris Vick speaks to Dr Ferrial Adam, Executive Manager at WaterCAN, about the growing calls for change.

Johannesburg residents and civil society groups have once again taken to the streets, demanding urgent action on the city&rsquo;s worsening water crisis. With many areas facing throttled supply or weeks without running water, frustration continues to mount. Advocacy group WaterCAN has called for accountability, reforms to the Joburg Water board, and an investigation into tanker contracts. Chris Vick speaks to Dr Ferrial Adam, Executive Manager at WaterCAN, about the growing calls for change.

WATER CRISIS

Cannabis is booming globally, with its legal market projected to grow from US$69.78 billion to over US$216 billion by 2033. Yet, in southern Africa, where the plant has been cultivated for centuries, small-scale indigenous farmers are being left behind. Despite reforms in South Africa and Zimbabwe, the legal cannabis industry remains dominated by wealthy investors. Chris Vick speaks to Dr Simon Howell, Research Associate at UCT’s Centre of Criminology, about the exclusion of traditional growers.

Cannabis is booming globally, with its legal market projected to grow from US$69.78 billion to over US$216 billion by 2033. Yet, in southern Africa, where the plant has been cultivated for centuries, small-scale indigenous farmers are being left behind. Despite reforms in South Africa and Zimbabwe, the legal cannabis industry remains dominated by wealthy investors. Chris Vick speaks to Dr Simon Howell, Research Associate at UCT&rsquo;s Centre of Criminology, about the exclusion of traditional growers.

CANNIBIS CORNER

Lukhanyo Calata is a distinguished South African journalist and author whose career reflects an unwavering commitment to truth and accountability. The son of Fort Calata, one of the “Cradock Four” anti-apartheid activists murdered in 1985, his family’s legacy of justice profoundly influences his work. Known for his integrity and depth, Lukhanyo began at eNCA before joining the SABC’s parliamentary bureau, where he reported on key political developments and defended media independence.

Lukhanyo Calata is a distinguished South African journalist and author whose career reflects an unwavering commitment to truth and accountability. The son of Fort Calata, one of the &ldquo;Cradock Four&rdquo; anti-apartheid activists murdered in 1985, his family&rsquo;s legacy of justice profoundly influences his work. Known for his integrity and depth, Lukhanyo began at eNCA before joining the SABC&rsquo;s parliamentary bureau, where he reported on key political developments and defended media independence.

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