Budget Preview: Is the budget still a redistribution tool or has it become a mechanism That manages poverty without ending it? POWER Talk host Bongi Gwala speaks to Siya Mama, Spokesperson of Cry of Xcluded and Dr Gilad Isaacs, Institute of Economic Justice Executive Director about what the finance minister should say in his speech later on.

Budget Preview: Is the budget still a redistribution tool or has it become a mechanism That manages poverty without ending it? POWER Talk host Bongi Gwala speaks to Siya Mama, Spokesperson of Cry of Xcluded and Dr Gilad Isaacs, Institute of Economic Justice Executive Director about what the finance minister should say in his speech later on.

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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Budget Preview: Is the budget still a redistribution tool or has it become a mechanism That manages poverty without ending it?

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie has dissolved the Council of the National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) with immediate effect, citing the body’s failure to resolve a long-running labour dispute and concerns over governance issues. Guests:  Adrian Galley, Vice Chair of the South African Guild of Actors (SAGA) and Dr Lance Nawa, National Writers Association of South Africa representative react to the disbandment.

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie has dissolved the Council of the National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) with immediate effect, citing the body&rsquo;s failure to resolve a long-running labour dispute and concerns over governance issues. Guests: &nbsp;Adrian Galley, Vice Chair of the South African Guild of Actors (SAGA) and Dr Lance Nawa, National Writers Association of South Africa representative react to the disbandment.

National Arts Council (NAC) Dissolved

Public perception of migrants shifts a lot by country, period, and whether you’re talking about refugees, labor migrants, or undocumented migrants. But a few patterns show up consistently in survey data and public discourse. Dr Steven Gordon spoke to Mondli about some of the concerning issues regarding the treatment of Foreign nationals.

Public perception of migrants shifts a lot by country, period, and whether you&rsquo;re talking about refugees, labor migrants, or undocumented migrants. But a few patterns show up consistently in survey data and public discourse. Dr Steven Gordon spoke to Mondli about some of the concerning issues regarding the treatment of Foreign nationals.

Public Perception and attitude towards Foreign Nationals

Legal President Cyril Ramaphosa is taking the 2022 Section 89 independent panel report on Phala Phala to judicial review. The review is separate from Parliament’s impeachment inquiry. Under the ConCourt ruling, the inquiry proceeds unless a court sets aside the Section 89 report. If the High Court finds the panel report flawed, it could be set aside and the basis for impeachment would fall away. One of the respondents in the court case is the ATM. The ATM was the first political party to push for accountability and answers in this matter.Vuyo Zungula ATM tells us why they want the President to account on this matter.

Legal President Cyril Ramaphosa is taking the 2022 Section 89 independent panel report on Phala Phala to judicial review.&nbsp;The review is separate from Parliament&rsquo;s impeachment inquiry. Under the ConCourt ruling, the inquiry proceeds unless a court sets aside the Section 89 report. If the High Court finds the panel report flawed, it could be set aside and the basis for impeachment would fall away. One of the respondents in the court case is the ATM. The ATM was the first political party to push for accountability and answers in this matter.Vuyo Zungula ATM tells us why they want the President to account on this matter.

Budget Preview: Is the budget still a redistribution tool or has it become a mechanism That manages poverty without ending it?

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