POWER Talk
POWER Talk
POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. 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. Ndlozi also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.Social links:
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SJAVA INTERVIEW
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi in conversation with Sjava
27:13
South Africa Considers Up to 50 Percent Tariffs on Vehicles from China and India to Protect Local Automotive
Ayabonga Cawe, Chief Commissioner of the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC).
18:39
Update on SABC Bill: Upcoming SABC Bill outlines major reforms and a new funding model
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was in conversation with Solly Malatsi, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies.
27:45
China’s top general under investigation for alleged violations amid corruption crackdown
China’s military leadership is in turmoil after its most senior general – a close ally of Xi Jinping – was placed under investigation for “suspected serious violations of discipline and law”. Zhang Youxia is the joint vice-chairperson of the Central Military Commission (CMC), the ruling body of Chi…
26:12
Inside the NPA: Reflecting on Shamila Batohi’s Seven-Year Journey
Shamila Batohi served as the National Director of Public Prosecutions in South Africa from February 2019 until January 2026. Her term was historic because she was the first woman to hold this position. She brought to the role decades of prosecutorial experience at home and international experience …
26:25
The power divide: Oxfam warns that billionaires are 4,000 times more likely than ordinary citizens to hold public office, threatening democratic systems.
According to Oxfam International’s “Resisting the Rule of the Rich: Protecting Freedom from Billionaire Power” report this week, a billionaire boom has coincided with the rise of the richest exerting political influence, with billionaires 4,000 times more likely to hold office than less wealthy peo…
09:50
Top military commanders have failed to implement Ramaphosa’s November order to prevent Iran’s participation in naval exercises
The military and navy were reportedly warned as far back as November not to include Iran in the recent Will for Peace naval exercises in Simon’s Town, Western Cape. Iran’s participation in the drills, which was led by China but hosted in SA, was heavily criticised amid that country’s clampdown on a…
22:04
South Africa Positions Itself as Gateway to African Markets at WEF
South Africa’s participation at the World Economic Forum in Davos has yielded a range of political, economic and strategic outcomes, particularly in shaping international perceptions and strengthening engagement with global investors and policymakers. While Davos is not typically a platform where f…
17:50
SARB Considers Ending Prime Rate to Improve Transparency for Borrowers
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is considering ending the use of the prime rate, the long-standing benchmark interest rate that commercial banks use to price trillions of rands in loans to households and businesses. The move, supported by SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago, is aimed at improving …
23:01
From Interventions to Impunity: The State of Local Government in 2026
Local government remains the most visible and immediate face of the state, yet it is also the weakest sphere in terms of institutional capacity, governance stability and public confidence. At the start of 2026, a significant proportion of municipalities continue to operate under conditions of finan…
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