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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Xiluva (from the Tsonga word meaning "flower") is a South African political party launched in March 2023 by former ActionSA Gauteng provincial chairperson, and former Executive Mayor of the Midvaal Local Municipality for the Democratic Alliance, Bongani Baloyi. The party was founded on the principles of ubuntu, multiracialism and family values and aims to attract people between the ages of 18 and 48. The party was officially registered with Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa in July 2023, and Baloyi said that the party intends on contesting the 2024 national and provincial elections. In this week’s edition of “Behind The Party Line”, Lerato Mbele speaks to Bongani Baloyi, the leader of political party Xiluva, for more details on its manifesto and plans for the SA economy and improving service delivery.

Xiluva (from the Tsonga word meaning "flower") is a South African political party launched in March 2023 by former ActionSA Gauteng provincial chairperson, and former Executive Mayor of the Midvaal Local Municipality for the Democratic Alliance, Bongani Baloyi. The party was founded on the principles of ubuntu, multiracialism and family values and aims to attract people between the ages of 18 and 48. The party was officially registered with Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa in July 2023, and Baloyi said that the party intends on contesting the 2024 national and provincial elections. In this week’s edition of “Behind The Party Line”, Lerato Mbele speaks to Bongani Baloyi, the leader of political party Xiluva, for more details on its manifesto and plans for the SA economy and improving service delivery.

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