The former prime minister of Haiti Laurent Lamothe, joins Lukhona Mnguni to speak about the assassination of Haitian president.

 

The former prime minister of Haiti Laurent Lamothe, joins Lukhona Mnguni to speak about the assassination of Haitian president.
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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.

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&rsquo;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.

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Every weekday morning, POWER Talk host Iman Rappetti treats her listeners to an in-depth take on an issue close to her heart. At turns solemn, playful and impassioned, Iman's evocative "poems" are her listeners' favourite way of starting the day. You can find them updated daily in this podcast.

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Africa Centre: Haitian president’s killing fuels fear

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?

South Africa has institutions built &ldquo;for youth&rdquo;. 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?

Are youth Institutions created to serve the youth serving them

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 ceasefire might be step one… the hard part comes next.

Oil, trade, global prices &mdash; 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?&nbsp; Dr Kingsley Makhubela joins Mondli to unpack what a deal means for SA&rsquo;s fuel price, inflation, and global risk. The ceasefire might be step one&hellip; the hard part comes next.

Iran and US reach an initial deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz but challenges remain

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 — so you’ll see them in tills, taxis, ATMs. A legacy you can spend.

History in your change. From today, 16 June 2026, SARB puts 4 new commemorative coins into circulation. The R2 &ldquo;Youth of 1976&rdquo; 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 &mdash; so you&rsquo;ll see them in tills, taxis, ATMs. A legacy you can spend.

Africa Centre: Haitian president’s killing fuels fear

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