Tshifhiwa Matodzi was the chairperson of VBS Mutual Bank, which collapsed in 2018 after being looted for years. The scam stretched from impoverished rural villages all the way to government circles and defrauded ordinary South Africans. In court last Wednesday, Matodzi pleaded guilty to 33 counts, including corruption, theft, fraud, money laundering, and racketeering.

Tshifhiwa Matodzi was the chairperson of VBS Mutual Bank, which collapsed in 2018 after being looted for years. The scam stretched from impoverished rural villages all the way to government circles and defrauded ordinary South Africans. In court last Wednesday, Matodzi pleaded guilty to 33 counts, including corruption, theft, fraud, money laundering, and racketeering.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. 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. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. 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. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

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Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States. He is just the second president in US history to win a second non-consecutive term in office after being defeated – the first was Grover Cleveland in 1892. Four years after leaving the White House, Donald Trump is set to move back in, after millions of Americans voted to give him a second chance. Lerato Mbele spoke to Elvis Mugari, Pan African Researcher and Political Analyst. 

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States. He is just the second president in US history to win a second non-consecutive term in office after being defeated – the first was Grover Cleveland in 1892. Four years after leaving the White House, Donald Trump is set to move back in, after millions of Americans voted to give him a second chance. Lerato Mbele spoke to Elvis Mugari, Pan African Researcher and Political Analyst.

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Kevin Lennett is a seasoned South African businessman, renowned for his leadership at the helm of The Crazy Store, one of Southern Africa’s most beloved discount variety retailers. Having spent over a decade with the company, Lennett has played a key role in transforming the business into a national powerhouse, with a reputation for exceptional customer service, a wide-ranging product selection, and unbeatable value. He is our leadership dialogue guest today.

Kevin Lennett is a seasoned South African businessman, renowned for his leadership at the helm of The Crazy Store, one of Southern Africa’s most beloved discount variety retailers. Having spent over a decade with the company, Lennett has played a key role in transforming the business into a national powerhouse, with a reputation for exceptional customer service, a wide-ranging product selection, and unbeatable value. He is our leadership dialogue guest today.

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