Oil, trade, global prices — it all runs through the Strait of Hormuz. Reports say Iran and the US have an initial deal to end hostilities and reopen the waterway. But can it hold?  Dr Kingsley Makhubela joins Mondli to unpack what a deal means for SA’s fuel price, inflation, and global risk. The ceasefire might be step one… the hard part comes next.

Oil, trade, global prices &mdash; it all runs through the Strait of Hormuz. Reports say Iran and the US have an initial deal to end hostilities and reopen the waterway. But can it hold?&nbsp; Dr Kingsley Makhubela joins Mondli to unpack what a deal means for SA&rsquo;s fuel price, inflation, and global risk. The ceasefire might be step one&hellip; the hard part comes next.

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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Iran and US reach an initial deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz but challenges remain

South Africa has moved up 4 spots to 60th out of 70 economies in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. The report credits gains in government efficiency, energy infrastructure, and anti-corruption efforts.  Chief Economist at Productivity SA Dr says the climb shows reform is working - but long-term competitiveness depends on fixing jobs, education, and infrastructure. 

South Africa has moved up 4 spots to 60th out of 70 economies in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. The report credits gains in government efficiency, energy infrastructure, and anti-corruption efforts. &nbsp;Chief Economist at Productivity SA Dr says the climb shows reform is working - but long-term competitiveness depends on fixing jobs, education, and infrastructure.&nbsp;

South Africa Climbs Competitiveness Rankings, 

 

Legal expert in Technology Social Media Lerato Ntwampe says South Africans must learn to be more   Cautious and assertive on social media.,

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Legal expert in Technology Social Media Lerato Ntwampe says South Africans must learn to be more &nbsp; Cautious and assertive on social media.,

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Professor Rebecca Hanlin, Professor of Innovation and Sustainable development at the SARChI Chair in Transformative Innovation at the University of Johannesburg. Talks to Mondli about her work.She oversees their PhD and master's programmes on Innovation and development and is a science, technology and innovation policy researcher specializing in healthcare and renewable energy innovation. 

Professor Rebecca Hanlin, Professor of Innovation and Sustainable development at the SARChI Chair in Transformative Innovation at the University of Johannesburg. Talks to Mondli about her work.She oversees their PhD and master's programmes on Innovation and development and is a science, technology and innovation policy researcher specializing in healthcare and renewable energy innovation.&nbsp;

Iran and US reach an initial deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz but challenges remain

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