Lerato Mbele speaks to Sociologist, Nombulelo Shange and Founder of AfroBotanics, Ntombenhle Khathwane and delves into the world of hairstyles and what these reveal about individuals, where they're from, what they value, and the stories their hair choices tell about their journeys. 

Lerato Mbele speaks to Sociologist, Nombulelo Shange and Founder of AfroBotanics, Ntombenhle Khathwane and delves into the world of hairstyles and what these reveal about individuals, where they're from, what they value, and the stories their hair choices tell about their journeys.

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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South African courts are about to confront a life-or-death question: should individuals have the right to decide how and when they die? Dignity South Africa, a non-profit organisation, is on the verge of submitting a groundbreaking High Court application to decriminalise and legalise assisted dying.

South African courts are about to confront a life-or-death question: should individuals have the right to decide how and when they die? Dignity South Africa, a non-profit organisation, is on the verge of submitting a groundbreaking High Court application to decriminalise and legalise assisted dying.

Mounting Calls For Assisted Dying To Be Legalised

As Black Friday approaches, the season of sale has consumers on their feet ready to purchase their most wanted products at cheaper prices. BUT, is the sale really a sale? In this week’s Masterclass we discuss the factors to look out for when purchasing during this season of sale.

As Black Friday approaches, the season of sale has consumers on their feet ready to purchase their most wanted products at cheaper prices. BUT, is the sale really a sale? In this week’s Masterclass we discuss the factors to look out for when purchasing during this season of sale.

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Mogale City and the City of Cape Town are both grappling with severe sewage crises that are exacerbating environmental degradation and public health risks. Let’s find out more in this conversation.

Mogale City and the City of Cape Town are both grappling with severe sewage crises that are exacerbating environmental degradation and public health risks. Let’s find out more in this conversation.

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