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?

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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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.

SARB 2026 Commemmorative Circulation Coin Series -A Legacy in Every Pocket: SARB Launches New R2 Coin Honouring the Youth of 1976

Mondli Makhanya speaks to young parliamentarians Karabo Khakhau, DA MP & Ndumiso Mvula, ATM MP Youth Day, but are youth actually in the room where decisions are made? Mondli Makhanya sits down with two of parliament’s youngest voices — DA’s Karabo Khakhau and ATM’s Ndumiso Mvula. We ask: does having young MPs change the laws, the debates, the budget? Or is it just window dressing? Your voice on Youth Day

Mondli Makhanya speaks to young parliamentarians Karabo Khakhau, DA MP &amp; Ndumiso Mvula, ATM MP Youth Day, but are youth actually in the room where decisions are made? Mondli Makhanya sits down with two of parliament&rsquo;s youngest voices &mdash; DA&rsquo;s Karabo Khakhau and ATM&rsquo;s Ndumiso Mvula. We ask: does having young MPs change the laws, the debates, the budget? Or is it just window dressing? Your voice on Youth Day

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