POWER Talk
POWER Talk
POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show 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. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.Social links:
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In the Spotlight: Dr. Winnie Mashaba
As the Christmas season fills the air with joy and celebration, gospel music often becomes the soundtrack to our festive gatherings, lifting spirits and bringing people together in harmony and gratitude. The timeless messages of faith, hope, and love in gospel songs resonate deeply during this seas…
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Keeping your House Cleaner Using Home Ingredients
Mbali Nhlapho is a TikTok sensation widely known throughout South Africa for her DIY cleaning tips, powerful catch phrases, and her bubbly and positive attitude to what most South Africans see as a menial task. Born and raised in Diepkloof, Soweto Mbali never saw housekeeping as a chore, instead, s…
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Electricity Regulation Amendment Act Effective from 01 January
The Department of Energy has officially gazetted the commencement date for the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act, which was signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa in August. The Act will come into effect on 1 January 2025, with the exception of amendments to the definitions of "reticulatio…
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Entrepreneurial Edge: Lajawi Beauty Cafe
Lajawi Hair Salon or better known as Lajawi Beauty Café is thee spot to be to get top of the range beauty service. Founded by hairstylist and entrepreneur, Jawad, Lajawi’s credo is to provide custom services that meet the unique needs of each client. Beyond styling, they offer intrinsic advice on m…
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Leadership Dialogue: Nonkululeko Gobodo
Nonkululeko Gobodo is the CEO of AWAKENED Global, a social initiative. She is the former Chairman, and founder of SizweNtsalubaGobodo, now SNG Grant Thornton, the largest, black auditing and accounting firm in South Africa. Nonkululeko is the first black woman to qualify as a chartered accountant i…
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ConCourt hands down temporary order amending Copyright Act favouring the blind and visually impaired
The Constitutional Court has granted blind and visually impaired individuals legal protection to convert copyrighted works into accessible formats without requiring permission from copyright holders. This follows a long-standing legal battle initiated by Blind SA, represented by Section27, which ha…
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Culture Corner: Ramaphosa Recognizes The Balobedu Queenship
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially recognised Princess Masalanabo Modjadji VII as the Queen of the Balobedu Royal nation. The recognition marks the end of a long and contentious court battle that saw siblings pitted against each other. Lerato Mbele spoke to Dr Mathole Motshekga, the queen's c…
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Youth Crime Rises in Western Cape while Children Want to be Saved from Gang Violence
In Western Cape, about 800 children are in conflict with the law and are filling up the provincial Department of Social Development’s youth & childcare centres, with the department saying the numbers were increasing. The department funds 49 NPO-run child and youth care centres and has nine of its o…
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Three African Countries Competing To Host Formula One Grand Prix
In a race that promises to be as thrilling as the Formula 1 championship itself, South Africa, Morocco, and Rwanda are all vying to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in Africa. With Africa being the only continent absent from the F1 calendar, the stakes are high as each country presents its own unique ap…
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Innovation Wednesday: Docotela
Docotela (formerly Deep Medical Therapeutics), is a health tech company that aims to create more affordable and accessible primary healthcare services in South Africa. The Docotela platform swiftly connects patients with doctors while giving access to affordable healthcare services. The founder, Di…
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