With much of the world calling for an immediate end to hostilities in Israel and Palestine, the South African government says the escalating violence justifies an urgent call for the intervention of the international community. The department of international relations and cooperation (Dirco)has strongly condemned violence between Israel and Palestine which has claimed hundreds of lives. Lukhona Mnguni speaks to Ambassador Anil Sooklal, Deputy Director General for Middle East and Asia about the matter.

<p>With much of the world calling for an immediate end to hostilities in Israel and Palestine, the South African government says the escalating violence justifies an urgent call for the intervention of the international community. The department of international relations and cooperation (Dirco)has strongly condemned violence between Israel and Palestine which has claimed hundreds of lives. Lukhona Mnguni speaks to Ambassador Anil Sooklal, Deputy Director General for Middle East and Asia about the matter.</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>