South Africa is facing deep economic strain, with rising unemployment and growing social tension making issues like migration and informal trade highly charged. While many concerns are real, there’s also a risk that frustration is being redirected away from structural causes toward more visible targets. Joining us is Ntuthuko Makhombothi, whose perspective can help us think through the intersection of economic reality, political messaging, and social tension.

South Africa is facing deep economic strain, with rising unemployment and growing social tension making issues like migration and informal trade highly charged. While many concerns are real, there&rsquo;s also a risk that frustration is being redirected away from structural causes toward more visible targets. Joining us is Ntuthuko Makhombothi, whose perspective can help us think through the intersection of economic reality, political messaging, and social tension.

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At POWER 98.7 we invite you to join the conversation on every platform. Browse this selection of podcasts. Now we're talking.

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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.