Many Gauteng residents grapple with the realities of not having decent houses, some bear the brunt of poor living conditions within informal settlements that have mushroomed over the years. The ‘Father of Soweto’, James Sofasonke Mpanza is a social activist and a champion for black South Africans to have homes. He founded the Sofasonke Party with the slogan “Housing and Shelter for All” in 1935. It was this time (April) 1944 that James persuaded over 8 000 people to make a new squatter camp called Sofasonke Township. James had led the land invasion that resulted in the founding of modern Soweto, the Soweto we know today.

<p>Many Gauteng residents grapple with the realities of not having decent houses, some bear the brunt of poor living conditions within informal settlements that have mushroomed over the years. The &lsquo;Father of Soweto&rsquo;, James Sofasonke Mpanza is a social activist and a champion for black South Africans to have homes. He founded the Sofasonke Party with the slogan &ldquo;Housing and Shelter for All&rdquo; in 1935. It was this time (April) 1944 that James persuaded over 8 000 people to make a new squatter camp called Sofasonke Township. James had led the land invasion that resulted in the founding of modern Soweto, the Soweto we know today.</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>