Detained Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye has begun a hunger strike as his time spent in detention awaiting trial nears three months. Besigye, 68, was charged in a military court with possession of pistols and attempting to purchase weapons abroad - accusations which he denies. Besigye's trial was initially postponed until January - it is now unclear when the court case will begin. Lerato Mbele spoke to Oryem Nyeko, Ugandan researcher at the Human Rights Watch and Tapiwa Chadya, afro-expert in Democracy, Governance and Human Rights.

<p>Detained Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye has begun a hunger strike as his time spent in detention awaiting trial nears three months. Besigye, 68, was charged in a military court with possession of pistols and attempting to purchase weapons abroad - accusations which he denies. Besigye's trial was initially postponed until January - it is now unclear when the court case will begin. Lerato Mbele spoke to Oryem Nyeko, Ugandan researcher at the Human Rights Watch and Tapiwa Chadya, afro-expert in Democracy, Governance and Human Rights.</p>

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<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>