Morio Sanyane speaks to Blind SA CEO, Jace Nair about their court challenge of the apartheid era copyright act the Constitutional Act.

Morio Sanyane speaks to Blind SA CEO, Jace Nair about their court challenge of the apartheid era copyright act the Constitutional Act.

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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Blind SA challenges copyright act

Today we are joined by one of the most consequential ministers in the Cabinet — because if there is one promise this democracy made to its people on day one, it was a roof. A house. A place to call your own. Thirty-plus years later, that promise is still being kept for some, still being broken for others, and still being argued about in every township, every informal settlement, and every gap-market neighbourhood from Khayelitsha to Soshanguve.

Today we are joined by one of the most consequential ministers in the Cabinet &mdash; because if there is one promise this democracy made to its people on day one, it was a roof. A house. A place to call your own.&nbsp;Thirty-plus years later, that promise is still being kept for some, still being broken for others, and still being argued about in every township, every informal settlement, and every gap-market neighbourhood from Khayelitsha to Soshanguve.

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane tables her budget.

Demarcation Board Chair Thabo Manyoni and IEC General Manager  For Electoral matters  James Aphane Speak to Mondli about some of the work that goes into preparing for an election It might sound technical, but it’s simple: the lines drawn around your ward decide who your councillor is, and the address on your registration decides where you vote for them. Get either one wrong, or your voice in local government gets lost.

Demarcation Board Chair Thabo Manyoni and IEC General Manager&nbsp; For Electoral matters&nbsp; James Aphane Speak to Mondli about some of the work that goes into preparing for an election It&nbsp;might sound technical, but it&rsquo;s simple: the lines drawn around your ward decide who your councillor is, and the address on your registration decides where you vote for them. Get either one wrong, or your voice in local government gets lost.

Its all systems go for the 2026 Local Government election

Inheritance fraud is a growing concern in South Africa, targeting both deceased estates and beneficiaries via scams or forged documents. Common schemes include fraudulent Letters of Executorship (LOE), identity theft, and fake inheritance notifications via SMS/email demanding "fees" to release funds. The Master’s Office is frequently exploited, and scams often target retirement funds and life policies.Helen Du Toit, member of the Association for Savings and Investment South urges the public to be more vigilant)

Inheritance fraud is a growing concern in South Africa, targeting both deceased estates and beneficiaries via scams or forged documents. Common schemes include fraudulent Letters of Executorship (LOE), identity theft, and fake inheritance notifications via SMS/email demanding "fees" to release funds. The Master&rsquo;s Office is frequently exploited, and scams often target retirement funds and life policies.Helen Du Toit, member of the Association for Savings and Investment South urges the public to be more vigilant)

Blind SA challenges copyright act

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