Lerato Mbele speaks to actor and comedian, Rob Van Vuuren about comedy and politics.

Lerato Mbele speaks to actor and comedian, Rob Van Vuuren about comedy and politics.

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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Every weekday morning, POWER Talk host Iman Rappetti treats her listeners to an in-depth take on an issue close to her heart. At turns solemn, playful and impassioned, Iman's evocative "poems" are her listeners' favourite way of starting the day. You can find them updated daily in this podcast.

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In The Spotlight Politics, Jokes and Power in South Africa

John Hlophe is a jurist and politician, currently serving as the Deputy President of uMkhonto weSizwe and the Leader of the Opposition in parliament. He was the Judge President of the Western Cape Division of the High Court of South Africa from May 2000 until March 2024, when he was impeached. Hlophe became the first South African judge to be impeached under the post-apartheid Constitution.

John Hlophe is a jurist and politician, currently serving as the Deputy President of uMkhonto weSizwe and the Leader of the Opposition in parliament. He was the Judge President of the Western Cape Division of the High Court of South Africa from May 2000 until March 2024, when he was impeached. Hlophe became the first South African judge to be impeached under the post-apartheid Constitution.

In conversation with Deputy President of uMkhonto weSizwe Dr John Mandlakayise Hlophe

The troubled South African Football Association (Safa) now stands accused of failing to pay Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana players their appearance fees estimated to be in the region of more than R6-million. The latest crisis was revealed by SA Football Players Union (Safpu) secretary general Nhlanhla Shabalala, who said that Bafana and Banyana players have not been paid for several months. Lerato Mbele spoke to Sgwili Gumede, global sport business expert and, Tshepang Mailwane, senior reporter at Soccer Laduma. 

The troubled South African Football Association (Safa) now stands accused of failing to pay Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana players their appearance fees estimated to be in the region of more than R6-million. The latest crisis was revealed by SA Football Players Union (Safpu) secretary general Nhlanhla Shabalala, who said that Bafana and Banyana players have not been paid for several months. Lerato Mbele spoke to Sgwili Gumede, global sport business expert and, Tshepang Mailwane, senior reporter at Soccer Laduma.

SAFA Accused of Not Paying Players

The 16 Days of Activism campaign is a crucial annual event, intended to raise awareness of the persistent and pervasive violence against women and children. It serves as a global reminder that such violence remains an ever-present scourge on societies, including South Africa. However, while the campaign is undeniably important, there is a critical need to reflect on its efficacy and deeper societal implications. Bongi was in conversation with Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities - Steve Letsike, Commission for gender equality chairperson - Chairperson Adv Nthabiseng Sepanya-Mogale, Human Sciences Research Council Acting Divisional Executive & Research Director, Dr Mpumi Zunguand Not In My Name president, Siyabonga Jentile. 

The 16 Days of Activism campaign is a crucial annual event, intended to raise awareness of the persistent and pervasive violence against women and children. It serves as a global reminder that such violence remains an ever-present scourge on societies, including South Africa. However, while the campaign is undeniably important, there is a critical need to reflect on its efficacy and deeper societal implications. Bongi was in conversation with Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities - Steve Letsike, Commission for gender equality chairperson - Chairperson Adv Nthabiseng Sepanya-Mogale, Human Sciences Research Council Acting Divisional Executive &amp; Research Director, Dr Mpumi Zunguand Not In My Name president, Siyabonga Jentile.

In The Spotlight Politics, Jokes and Power in South Africa

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