In this week's across the globe, Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine has reminded European countries about the importance of manpower with many, once again weighing the promises and perils of compulsory military service. 

In this week's across the globe, Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine has reminded European countries about the importance of manpower with many, once again weighing the promises and perils of compulsory military service.

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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Europe Turns to Conscription as Threat of Wider War with Russia Grows

In this week's masterclass we unpack, in detail, the two-pot retirement system which has now become official. Ramaphosa signed the bill into law which resulted from pressure from trade union movements. The two-pot retirement system will allow fund members to withdraw a part of their pension fund savings before retirement. 

In this week's masterclass we unpack, in detail, the two-pot retirement system which has now become official. Ramaphosa signed the bill into law which resulted from pressure from trade union movements. The two-pot retirement system will allow fund members to withdraw a part of their pension fund savings before retirement.

President Ramaphosa Signs Pension Funds Amendment Bill into Law

New Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa spoke firmly against dysfunctional municipalities that have even failed to pay salaries. During his Budget Vote speech, Hlabisa highlighted the hurdles faced by local municipalities and said that it is now the job of the 7th administration to turn things around. Calls to restore municipalities are in motion with the ANC among other parties demanding the removal of city mayors of Tshwane and Johannesburg. 

New Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa spoke firmly against dysfunctional municipalities that have even failed to pay salaries. During his Budget Vote speech, Hlabisa highlighted the hurdles faced by local municipalities and said that it is now the job of the 7th administration to turn things around. Calls to restore municipalities are in motion with the ANC among other parties demanding the removal of city mayors of Tshwane and Johannesburg.

CoGTA Minister Says SA Municipalities are Underperforming

South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the Government of National Unity will expand the basket of essential food items exempt from VAT and identify areas where prices can be reduced. Ramaphosa spoke during the Opening of Parliament last week and hopes this measure will alleviate poverty in the midst of the high cost of living. 

South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the Government of National Unity will expand the basket of essential food items exempt from VAT and identify areas where prices can be reduced. Ramaphosa spoke during the Opening of Parliament last week and hopes this measure will alleviate poverty in the midst of the high cost of living.

Europe Turns to Conscription as Threat of Wider War with Russia Grows

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