We have a complicated relationship with dogs in South Africa. Who can forget that in 2012, on a tour of his rural dominions, South Africa’s president, Jacob Zuma, while dispensing his annual Christmas gifts and wisdom, warned his people that loving a dog was merely mimicking white people? It showed that one suffered from a “lack of humanity,” especially if one walked one’s dogs or took them to a vet. Indeed, love of dogs meant a rejection of African tradition and values. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi spoke to Prof. Sandra Swart, chair of the Department of History, Stellenbosch University. 

<p>We have a complicated relationship with dogs in South Africa. Who can forget that in 2012, on a tour of his rural dominions, South Africa&rsquo;s president, Jacob Zuma, while dispensing his annual Christmas gifts and wisdom, warned his people that loving a dog was merely mimicking white people? It showed that one suffered from a &ldquo;lack of humanity,&rdquo; especially if one walked one&rsquo;s dogs or took them to a vet. Indeed, love of dogs meant a rejection of African tradition and values. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi spoke to Prof. Sandra Swart, chair of the Department of History, Stellenbosch University.&nbsp;</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>