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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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
41:45
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.
21:27
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
52:25
Kallie Kriel Afriforum CEO
POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya is in conversation with the CEO of Afriforum Kallie Kriel on the Expropriation Act, Farm murders – white genocide claims, allegations that journalists possibly paid to discredit AfriForum and more
1:12:01
Assessing the cost of fixing Tshwane’s informal settlement crisis
Aaron Maluleka, the MMC of Human Settlement talks to POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya on the crisis of informal settlements in the City of Tshwane
21:30
In Conversation with Archbishop Thabo Makgoba
POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya speaks to The Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba , Archbishop of Cape Town and primate of Southern Africa on justice, freedom and an update on the National Dialogue
48:41
SA Constitution turns 30: Refection on progress, gaps and the work ahead
South Africa's constitution turns 30 years. POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya talks to Deputy minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Executive secretary of the Council for the Advancement of the South African constitition and Commissioner at the SAHRC Chris Nissen about the gaps, reflect…
47:42
Vision Sugar allegedly hijacked Tongaat Hulett by buying discounted bank debt and triggering a R11.7 billion repayment demand to push the company toward liquidation instead of recovery
Vision Sugar allegedly hijacked Tongaat Hulett by buying discounted bank debt and triggering a R11.7 billion repayment demand to push the company toward liquidation instead of recovery. POWER Talk show host Bongi Gwala speaks to Amabhungane investigative journalist Sam Sold as South Africa races to…
22:40
Budget Preview: Is the budget still a redistribution tool or has it become a mechanism That manages poverty without ending it?
Budget Preview: Is the budget still a redistribution tool or has it become a mechanism That manages poverty without ending it? POWER Talk host Bongi Gwala speaks to Siya Mama, Spokesperson of Cry of Xcluded and Dr Gilad Isaacs, Institute of Economic Justice Executive Director about what the finance…
26:40