Clan praises form part of oral tradition and have characteristics common to other oral art forms. The composition of these poetic praises is the collective responsibility of the clan or tribe, and authorship is therefore unknown.

Lerato Mbele speaks to Mkhulu Nsingiza about the origins of clan names, why they are significant and how they form part of the broader understanding of who we are as Africans.

Clan praises form part of oral tradition and have characteristics common to other oral art forms. The composition of these poetic praises is the collective responsibility of the clan or tribe, and authorship is therefore unknown.
Lerato Mbele speaks to Mkhulu Nsingiza about the origins of clan names, why they are significant and how they form part of the broader understanding of who we are as Africans.

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.