Benjamin Dube is a music ministerial visionary, anointed songwriter and singer, music producer, mentor/father and pastor to many musicians and an inspiration to secular artists in South Africa. A Gospel legend of Africa. He began the journey of his calling in ministry in 1986 when he recorded a single – HOLY SPIRIT which was a cross-over hit song and chart buster on local radio stations and sold over 25 000 units in the year of its release in RSA.

Benjamin Dube is a music ministerial visionary, anointed songwriter and singer, music producer, mentor/father and pastor to many musicians and an inspiration to secular artists in South Africa. A Gospel legend of Africa. He began the journey of his calling in ministry in 1986 when he recorded a single &ndash; HOLY SPIRIT which was a cross-over hit song and chart buster on local radio stations and sold over 25 000 units in the year of its release in RSA.

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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Evolution of Benjamin Dube’s Music

Thebe Mogane, known professionally as Thebe, stands as a pioneering force in South African music and a foundational architect of the kwaito genre. Emerging during the late 1990s, he was instrumental in crafting a distinct sonic identity that blended house rhythms and hip-hop influences with the vibrant pulse of township culture. Mondli Makhanya had a sit-down with Thebe.

Thebe Mogane, known professionally as Thebe, stands as a pioneering force in South African music and a foundational architect of the kwaito genre. Emerging during the late 1990s, he was instrumental in crafting a distinct sonic identity that blended house rhythms and hip-hop influences with the vibrant pulse of township culture. Mondli Makhanya had a sit-down with Thebe.

Hanging out with Thebe Lenyora

Dignity SA has officially launched a legal challenge in the North Gauteng High Court, aiming to decriminalise medical assistance in dying. During a media briefing in Cape Town, the organisation—alongside other interested parties—announced that it is seeking a Constitutional Court ruling to declare current laws prohibiting assisted dying unconstitutional and invalid. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Prof Joseph Raimndo, Executive Director at Dignity SA.

 

Dignity SA has officially launched a legal challenge in the North Gauteng High Court, aiming to decriminalise medical assistance in dying. During a media briefing in Cape Town, the organisation&mdash;alongside other interested parties&mdash;announced that it is seeking a Constitutional Court ruling to declare current laws prohibiting assisted dying unconstitutional and invalid. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Prof Joseph Raimndo, Executive Director at Dignity SA.
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Understanding the case by Dignity SA on assisted dying

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube commended the History Ministerial Task Team (MTT) for its significant progress during a briefing to the Portfolio Committee. The Minister emphasised that the new draft curriculum is designed to move away from parochialism and exceptionalism. Instead, it seeks to cultivate a global historical consciousness in learners, framed specifically from an African perspective. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Hendrick Makaneta, Education Activist.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube commended the History Ministerial Task Team (MTT) for its significant progress during a briefing to the Portfolio Committee. The Minister emphasised that the new draft curriculum is designed to move away from parochialism and exceptionalism. Instead, it seeks to cultivate a global historical consciousness in learners, framed specifically from an African perspective. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Hendrick Makaneta, Education Activist.

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is finalized a plan to significantly reduce the focus on Eurocentric curriculum and focus on African-centered curriculum

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