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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Women in engineering
Power Talk's Mondli Makhanya speaks to Nokulunga Dube about her journey into engineering, the future of electrification and sustainability, and why creating more opportunities for women in technical fields is essential for the industry’s growth.
14:39
South Africa Climbs Competitiveness Rankings,
South Africa has moved up 4 spots to 60th out of 70 economies in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. The report credits gains in government efficiency, energy infrastructure, and anti-corruption efforts. Chief Economist at Productivity SA Dr says the climb shows reform is working - but lo…
20:46
NATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGMENT OFFICE
Legal expert in Technology Social Media Lerato Ntwampe says South Africans must learn to be more Cautious and assertive on social media.,
12:46
Powering Africa’s Future: What Kenya and South Africa Can Teach Us About Renewable Energy Innovation.
Professor Rebecca Hanlin, Professor of Innovation and Sustainable development at the SARChI Chair in Transformative Innovation at the University of Johannesburg. Talks to Mondli about her work.She oversees their PhD and master's programmes on Innovation and development and is a science, technology …
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POLICY DIALOGUE ON INDUSTRIALISATION THROUGH INNOVATION
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Blade Nzimande says the dialogue takes place against the backdrop of significant economic, social and technological changes that are reshaping South Africa's development landscape.
10:26
Kenya’s Shirika Plan: A New Model for Refugee Inclusion or an Ambitious Policy Gamble?
Kenya is attempting to implement a Shirika plan, a national strategy that seeks to transform refugee management from a humanitarian challenge into a developmental opportunity. POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya speaks to Edwin Muteenyoka, migration scholar and post doctoral researcher at the Arnold Be…
15:04
Are youth Institutions created to serve the youth serving them
South Africa has institutions built “for youth”. But 32.7% unemployment says otherwise. Mondli asks the hard question: are these bodies serving young people, or just serving themselves? We take your calls. What has a youth institution actually done for you?
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Iran and US reach an initial deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz but challenges remain
Oil, trade, global prices — it all runs through the Strait of Hormuz. Reports say Iran and the US have an initial deal to end hostilities and reopen the waterway. But can it hold? Dr Kingsley Makhubela joins Mondli to unpack what a deal means for SA’s fuel price, inflation, and global risk. The ce…
13:18
SARB 2026 Commemmorative Circulation Coin Series -A Legacy in Every Pocket: SARB Launches New R2 Coin Honouring the Youth of 1976
History in your change. From today, 16 June 2026, SARB puts 4 new commemorative coins into circulation. The R2 “Youth of 1976” coin leads the series under the theme Education. It marks 50 years since Soweto, 125 years of Charlotte Maxeke, and 30 years of our Constitution. Legal tender at face value…
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The importance of youth representation in parliament: In conversation with young parliamentarians
Mondli Makhanya speaks to young parliamentarians Karabo Khakhau, DA MP & Ndumiso Mvula, ATM MP Youth Day, but are youth actually in the room where decisions are made? Mondli Makhanya sits down with two of parliament’s youngest voices — DA’s Karabo Khakhau and ATM’s Ndumiso Mvula. We ask: does havin…
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