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 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.

The best of POWER Talk

POWER Talk

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

POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya speaks on the South Africa’s Buy Local Imperative:Illicit Trade and Cheap Imports Threaten R25bn Economy and Tens of Thousands of Jobs with the Chief Executive Officer of Proudly SA Eustace Mashimbye. Mashimbye talk about how buying local will boost the discus and ways they have curved illicit trade

POWER Talk host Mondli Makhanya speaks on the South Africa&rsquo;s Buy Local Imperative:Illicit Trade and Cheap Imports Threaten R25bn Economy and Tens of Thousands of Jobs with the Chief Executive Officer of Proudly SA Eustace Mashimbye. Mashimbye talk about how buying local will boost the discus and ways they have curved illicit trade

South Africa’s Buy Local Imperative: Illicit Trade and Cheap Imports Threaten R25bn Economy and Tens of Thousands of Jobs

The Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crime Court sentenced Hein Odendaal, 68, the former Steinhoff audit executive, after he pleaded guilty on Thursday. The court sentenced Odendaal, from Gauteng, to a fine of R2 million or, alternatively, to four years’ imprisonment. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Rob Rose, Author of Steinhiest and Tebogo Khaas, Chairperson of Public Interest SA.

The Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crime Court sentenced Hein Odendaal, 68, the former Steinhoff audit executive, after he pleaded guilty on Thursday. The court sentenced Odendaal, from Gauteng, to a fine of R2 million or, alternatively, to four years&rsquo; imprisonment. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Rob Rose, Author of Steinhiest and Tebogo Khaas, Chairperson of Public Interest SA.

Former executive convicted in multi-million rand Steinhoff saga- looking into NPA's progress into white collar crime

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has placed 38 officials under disciplinary action as part of an ongoing crackdown on corruption at South Africa’s ports of entry. This follows the earlier dismissal of 50 immigration officers found guilty of corrupt activities, Mondli Makhanya spoke to Dr Mike Masiapato, Commissioner of the Border Management Authority.

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has placed 38 officials under disciplinary action as part of an ongoing crackdown on corruption at South Africa&rsquo;s ports of entry. This follows the earlier dismissal of 50 immigration officers found guilty of corrupt activities, Mondli Makhanya spoke to Dr Mike Masiapato, Commissioner of the Border Management Authority.

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

In 2 playlist(s)

POWER Talk

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips