The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) in South Africa has proposed amendments to the National Credit Act (NCA), which have sparked significant public concern, particularly among students and political groups. The draft regulations, published on August 13, 2025, aim to enhance access to credit for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by allowing credit bureaus to include educational debt in credit reports. This inclusion could potentially lead to the blacklisting of individuals with unpaid student loans. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with the portfolio committee on Trade and Industry chairperson, Mzwandile Masina and Activist, Sabelo Chalufu. 

<p>The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) in South Africa has proposed amendments to the National Credit Act (NCA), which have sparked significant public concern, particularly among students and political groups. The draft regulations, published on August 13, 2025, aim to enhance access to credit for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by allowing credit bureaus to include educational debt in credit reports. This inclusion could potentially lead to the blacklisting of individuals with unpaid student loans. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with the portfolio committee on Trade and Industry chairperson, Mzwandile Masina and Activist, Sabelo Chalufu.&nbsp;</p>

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.

<p>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&rsquo;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.</p>

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