Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi speaks to POWER Talk show host Mondli Makhanya on concerns around sanitary pads safety after a University of Free State research showed presence of endocrine disputing chemicals.

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi speaks to POWER Talk show host Mondli Makhanya on concerns around sanitary pads safety after a University of Free State research showed presence of endocrine disputing chemicals.

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.

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Dr Aaron Motsoaledi - Department of Health Minister 

Power Talk's Mondli Makhanya speaks to Nokulunga Dube about her journey into engineering, the future of electrification and sustainability, and why creating more opportunities for women in technical fields is essential for the industry’s growth.

Power Talk's Mondli Makhanya speaks to Nokulunga Dube about her journey into engineering, the future of electrification and sustainability, and why creating more opportunities for women in technical fields is essential for the industry&rsquo;s growth.

Women in engineering 

South Africa has moved up 4 spots to 60th out of 70 economies in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. The report credits gains in government efficiency, energy infrastructure, and anti-corruption efforts.  Chief Economist at Productivity SA Dr says the climb shows reform is working - but long-term competitiveness depends on fixing jobs, education, and infrastructure. 

South Africa has moved up 4 spots to 60th out of 70 economies in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. The report credits gains in government efficiency, energy infrastructure, and anti-corruption efforts. &nbsp;Chief Economist at Productivity SA Dr says the climb shows reform is working - but long-term competitiveness depends on fixing jobs, education, and infrastructure.&nbsp;

South Africa Climbs Competitiveness Rankings, 

 

Legal expert in Technology Social Media Lerato Ntwampe says South Africans must learn to be more   Cautious and assertive on social media.,

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Legal expert in Technology Social Media Lerato Ntwampe says South Africans must learn to be more &nbsp; Cautious and assertive on social media.,

Dr Aaron Motsoaledi - Department of Health Minister

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