The South African government has emphasised that it was not part of the delegation of Afrikaner politicians who visited Washington, DC, in the US. The group that went without being directed by the government arrived back in South Africa on Wednesday. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) spokesperson Chrispin Phiri told IOL that the group was pursuing its "own agenda".  Bongi Gwala is in conversation with Political Analyst, Prof. Andre Duvenhage.

The South African government has emphasised that it was not part of the delegation of Afrikaner politicians who visited Washington, DC, in the US. The group that went without being directed by the government arrived back in South Africa on Wednesday. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) spokesperson Chrispin Phiri told IOL that the group was pursuing its "own agenda".&nbsp; Bongi Gwala is in conversation with Political Analyst, Prof. Andre Duvenhage.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. 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. Ndlozi 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 programme, hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. The show 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. Ndlozi also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

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Teacher Lerato Ramabodu is celebrating yet another remarkable achievement after securing a 100% matric pass rate in physical science for the Class of 2025 &mdash; a standard he has maintained every year since 2017.&nbsp; Ramabodu, now 31, was born and raised in Phomolong near Hennenman in the Free State. Although he initially dreamed of becoming a radiographer, limited space at the University of the Free State forced him to rethink his path. He enrolled in teaching with the intention of staying for just one year, but quickly discovered a deeper purpose. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Makwane Comprehensive school Teacher, Lerato Ramabodu.&nbsp;

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Standard Bank’s major recent China deal marks a significant milestone in Africa–China financial relations, with the bank becoming the first African financial institution to establish a direct connection to China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). This development goes beyond a routine banking partnership and represents a strategic shift in how cross-border trade and financial flows between Africa and China are conducted. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Financial Journalist, Rob Rose. 

Standard Bank&rsquo;s major recent China deal marks a significant milestone in Africa&ndash;China financial relations, with the bank becoming the first African financial institution to establish a direct connection to China&rsquo;s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). This development goes beyond a routine banking partnership and represents a strategic shift in how cross-border trade and financial flows between Africa and China are conducted. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Financial Journalist, Rob Rose.&nbsp;

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The United States is withdrawing some personnel from bases in the Middle East, a U.S. official said on Wednesday, after a senior Iranian official said Tehran had warned neighbours it would hit American bases if Washington strikes. With Iran's leadership trying to put down the worst domestic unrest the Islamic Republic has ever faced, Tehran is seeking to deter U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats to intervene on behalf of anti-government protesters.  Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with International Relations Expert, Dr Oscar Van Heerden. 

The United States is withdrawing some personnel from bases in the Middle East, a U.S. official said on Wednesday, after a senior Iranian official said Tehran had warned neighbours it would hit American bases if Washington strikes. With Iran's leadership trying to put down the worst domestic unrest the Islamic Republic has ever faced, Tehran is seeking to deter U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats to intervene on behalf of anti-government protesters. &nbsp;Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with International Relations Expert, Dr Oscar Van Heerden.&nbsp;

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