Lerato Mbele speaks to actor, director and playwright, Dr John Kani in this week's edition of "In the Spotlight".

Lerato Mbele speaks to actor, director and playwright, Dr John Kani in this week's edition of "In the Spotlight".

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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In the Spotlight: John Kani

On 15 December, a South African Ambassador to Morocco, Edris Ebrahim, packed his bags to return home in Pretoria after unsuccessfully attempting to improve relations with Morocco. Diplomatic relations between South Africa and the Kingdom of Morocco were formally established in 1991 when a South African Interest Office opened in Rabat on 2 September 1991.

On 15 December, a South African Ambassador to Morocco, Edris Ebrahim, packed his bags to return home in Pretoria after unsuccessfully attempting to improve relations with Morocco. Diplomatic relations between South Africa and the Kingdom of Morocco were formally established in 1991&nbsp;when a South African Interest Office opened in Rabat on 2 September 1991.

The Complexities of South Africa and Morocco Relations

After four decades as one of the leading Sunday newspaper staples in South Africa, City Press will print its final edition on 22 December 2024. The decision marks the end of an era, closing the chapter on the print version of the newspaper to embrace the digital future - a bold leap forward in a rapidly evolving media landscape. For generations of readers, City Press was more than a newspaper; it was a trusted voice, reliable guide and mirror reflecting the triumphs and trials of South Africans. This next step promises to preserve that legacy, while amplifying its reach and impact in the digital age. Lerato Mbele spoke to Mondli Makhanya, journalist and editor-in-chief at City Press. 

After four decades as one of the leading Sunday newspaper staples in South Africa, City Press will print its final edition on 22 December 2024. The decision marks the end of an era, closing the chapter on the print version of the newspaper to embrace the digital future - a bold leap forward in a rapidly evolving media landscape. For generations of readers, City Press was more than a newspaper; it was a trusted voice, reliable guide and mirror reflecting the triumphs and trials of South Africans. This next step promises to preserve that legacy, while amplifying its reach and impact in the digital age. Lerato Mbele spoke to Mondli Makhanya, journalist and editor-in-chief at City Press.&nbsp;

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There are growing calls by civil society organizations, activists and sex workers for President Cyril Ramaphosa to take urgent steps to mandate the department of justice and constitutional development to fast-track the sex work law reform process and decriminalize sex work.

There are growing calls by civil society organizations, activists and sex workers for President Cyril Ramaphosa to take urgent steps to mandate the department of justice and constitutional development to fast-track the sex work law reform process and decriminalize sex work.

In the Spotlight: John Kani

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