The Department of Higher Education has returned as much as R580 million in funds to the national treasury, despite the high number of unfunded students. The funds were allocated for specific purposes and could not be reallocated, according to former Higher Education minister, Blade Nzimande.

The Department of Higher Education has returned as much as R580 million in funds to the national treasury, despite the high number of unfunded students. The funds were allocated for specific purposes and could not be reallocated, according to former Higher Education minister, Blade Nzimande.

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.

The best of POWER Talk

POWER Talk

Higher Education Department Returns R580Mn to Treasury

In this week's spotlight, Lerato Mbele speaks to Tsonga disco, "Shaka Bundu" creator, musician and now politician Papa Penny.

In this week's spotlight, Lerato Mbele speaks to Tsonga disco, "Shaka Bundu" creator, musician and now politician Papa Penny.

In The Spotlight with Papa Penny Aheee!

As we navigate the dating environment and how to secure good romantic relationships, a popular Youtube show called 'Awkward Dates' created by celebrity content creator, Lasizwe Dambuza has had the youth engaging immensely on social media. On the back of this, we unpack the Dos and Don'ts on first dates and the tools people can use to maintain romantic relationships. 

As we navigate the dating environment and how to secure good romantic relationships, a popular Youtube show called 'Awkward Dates' created by celebrity content creator, Lasizwe Dambuza has had the youth engaging immensely on social media. On the back of this, we unpack the Dos and Don'ts on first dates and the tools people can use to maintain romantic relationships.

Navigating the dating pool

Before the formation of the Government of National Unity, President Cyril Ramaphosa had 19 bills he had to sign, which were not signed. Early this year during the national elections period, Ramaphosa "quickly" signed the NHI bill into law which caused stirs between the public and private health sectors. In recent updates, Ramaphosa has signed 3 more bills, Public Procurement, Climate Change and the National Small Enterprises bills. 

Before the formation of the Government of National Unity, President Cyril Ramaphosa had 19 bills he had to sign, which were not signed. Early this year during the national elections period, Ramaphosa "quickly" signed the NHI bill into law which caused stirs between the public and private health sectors. In recent updates, Ramaphosa has signed 3 more bills, Public Procurement, Climate Change and the National Small Enterprises bills.

Higher Education Department Returns R580Mn to Treasury

POWER Talk

In 2 playlist(s)

POWER Talk

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips