POWER Talk
POWER Talk
POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.Social links:
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Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Sol Plaatje University founder and chairman of Brand Africa and chancellor, Thebe Ikalafeng.
Hubert Kabasu Babu Katulondi Congolese political analyst, writer, and journalist speaks to POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya, Voters in the Republic of Congo will be heading to the polls in a presidential election this weekend, with the outcome of the vote all but a foregone conclusion as the country…
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The TRC Commission: Unfinished justice: TRC cases reignite political tensions and recusal disputes
Lukhanyo Calata, son of Fort Calata, one of the Cradock Four who were murdered in the apartheid era speaks to POWER Talk show host Mondli Makhanya on the TRC Commission. Renewed scrutiny over the unfinished work of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) has intensified amid legal …
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NSFAS Acting CEO Introduces Plan to Turn the Agency Around
Waseem Carrim, NSFAS acting CEO
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Update on Iran-Israel-US War
Ofer Nieman, Israel based Journalist , Prof David Monyae is an Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Johannesburg and Dr Dick Forslund, Senior Economist at AIDC and member of Zabalaza for Socialism
25:05
The Dance life of Gregory Maqoma
Renowned South African contemporary dancer, Gregory Maqoma joins POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya to talk about taking up dance during a period of division in South Africa, the formation of the Vuyani Dance group and his upcoming Genesis show showing at the Joburg Theatre later on this month.
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2026 Local government preparation Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with IEC CEO, Sy Mamabolo.
POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) following a press briefing announcing preparations for the 2026 Local government elections. Mamabolo outlines issues pertaining to the upcoming voter registration date…
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Crime stats in Gauteng and the Western Cape
47:02
Performance of TV streaming services in South Africa
POWER Talk show host Mondli Makhanya speaks to Business day journalist Mudiwa Gavaza and Thinus Ferreira, an independent TV critic, writer and journalist on the state of streaming Tv services in South Africa and what the competition means for the South African national broadcaster
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Dr Aaron Motsoaledi - Department of Health Minister
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi speaks to POWER Talk show host Mondli Makhanya on concerns around sanitary pads safety after a University of Free State research showed presence of endocrine disputing chemicals.
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Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially entered the DA leadership race. He joins POWER Talk's Mondli Makhanya to talk about the decision to go for the top most position in the party at such a crustal time in South Africa
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