POWER ZONE’s Pretty Ngwenya speaks to Tebogo Mashilompane, FOSA leader, about how authorities in KwaZulu-Natal arrested an alleged arms dealer and a South African Police Service (SAPS) officer after stopping their vehicle at the Mariannhill Toll Plaza, west of Durban. A cache of weapons and approximately 800 rounds of ammunition was recovered during a coordinated roadside operation on 5 January 2026.

POWER ZONE&rsquo;s Pretty Ngwenya speaks to Tebogo Mashilompane, FOSA leader, about how authorities in KwaZulu-Natal arrested an alleged arms dealer and a South African Police Service (SAPS) officer after stopping their vehicle at the Mariannhill Toll Plaza, west of Durban. A cache of weapons and approximately 800 rounds of ammunition was recovered during a coordinated roadside operation on 5 January 2026.

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After the day’s heavy conversations, POWER Zone tapers down the momentum with long format, reflective and insightful conversations. The show allows for those retiring for the day to take time to reflect on the day’s experiences. Those whose day begins at this time will enjoy the calm pace and amazing insights from the POWER listeners. The discussions, curated by guest hosts, are nuanced and explore a myriad of matters affecting the country, continent and the diaspora with customised themes on Africa, the youth, societal issues and the arts.

After the day&rsquo;s heavy conversations, POWER Zone tapers down the momentum with long format, reflective and insightful conversations. The show allows for those retiring for the day to take time to reflect on the day&rsquo;s experiences. Those whose day begins at this time will enjoy the calm pace and amazing insights from the POWER listeners. The discussions, curated by guest hosts, are nuanced and explore a myriad of matters affecting the country, continent and the diaspora with customised themes on Africa, the youth, societal issues and the arts.