POWER ZONE’s Pretty Ngwenya speaks to Vena Chueu, Deputy Chairperson of Literacy4Life, about how millions of children in South Africa grow up in communities where books are a luxury rather than a staple. For these young minds, the simple act of opening a book can spark imagination, inspire dreams, and unlock opportunities that might otherwise feel out of reach.

POWER ZONE&rsquo;s Pretty Ngwenya speaks to Vena Chueu, Deputy Chairperson of Literacy4Life, about how millions of children in South Africa grow up in communities where books are a luxury rather than a staple. For these young minds, the simple act of opening a book can spark imagination, inspire dreams, and unlock opportunities that might otherwise feel out of reach.

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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.

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“Turning Pages, Changing Lives

POWER ZONE’s Pretty Ngwenya speaks to Tracy Feinstein, SADAG Call Centre Manager, about how the beginning of a new year is often wrapped in expectation. Many are told this is the moment to reset, feel motivated, hopeful, and ready to take on whatever lies ahead. Social media fills up with goals, plans, and declarations of “this will be my year,” yet for many people, the reality is far more complicated.

POWER ZONE&rsquo;s Pretty Ngwenya speaks to Tracy Feinstein, SADAG Call Centre Manager, about how the beginning of a new year is often wrapped in expectation. Many are told this is the moment to reset, feel motivated, hopeful, and ready to take on whatever lies ahead. Social media fills up with goals, plans, and declarations of &ldquo;this will be my year,&rdquo; yet for many people, the reality is far more complicated.

“The Pressure of January: Mental Health Awareness for a Fresh Start” 

POWER ZONE’s Pretty Ngwenya speaks to Bianca van Aswegen, Criminologist and National Coordinator for Missing Children South Africa, about how the country continues to face a growing and complex crisis surrounding missing children. Recent events highlight the dangers of trafficking and exploitation. While thousands of children go missing each year due to factors such as abuse, neglect, or domestic instability, criminal networks also play a significant role in this tragic phenomenon.

POWER ZONE&rsquo;s Pretty Ngwenya speaks to Bianca van Aswegen, Criminologist and National Coordinator for Missing Children South Africa, about how the country continues to face a growing and complex crisis surrounding missing children. Recent events highlight the dangers of trafficking and exploitation. While thousands of children go missing each year due to factors such as abuse, neglect, or domestic instability, criminal networks also play a significant role in this tragic phenomenon.

South Africa Grapples with Missing Children

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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