The Gauteng government has made a significant investment in supporting international artists. Over the past five financial years, the government has spent a total of R16.64 million to support nine major festivals that featured international artists. Lerato Mbele spoke to Nomazwe Ntlokwana, head of comms for the Gauteng provincial department of sports, arts and culture, Vusi Leeuw who is the president of the South African Music Industry Council and Percy Mabandu, art historian and journalist.

The Gauteng government has made a significant investment in supporting international artists. Over the past five financial years, the government has spent a total of R16.64 million to support nine major festivals that featured international artists. Lerato Mbele spoke to Nomazwe Ntlokwana, head of comms for the Gauteng provincial department of sports, arts and culture, Vusi Leeuw who is the president of the South African Music Industry Council and Percy Mabandu, art historian and journalist.

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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Is the department of sports, arts and culture investing enough in local artists?

One of South Africa’s best football players, Marks Maponyane, now turned businessman continues to live life influenced largely by the football sport. Maponyane played professionally for over 17 years for SA’s biggest teams and remains an icon in the industry for many young footballers.

 

One of South Africa&rsquo;s best football players, Marks Maponyane, now turned businessman continues to live life influenced largely by the football sport. Maponyane played professionally for over 17 years for SA&rsquo;s biggest teams and remains an icon in the industry for many young footballers.
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In the many ways in which climate change affects South Africans, Sindy Buthelezi uses her knowledge to advocate for climate justice. She writes about energy and climate crises in the native language of isiZulu to create more awareness in addressing climate change.

In the many ways in which climate change affects South Africans, Sindy Buthelezi uses her knowledge to advocate for climate justice. She writes about energy and climate crises in the native language of isiZulu to create more awareness in addressing climate change.

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With less than 48 hours left before the spaza shop registration deadline on Friday, 13 December 2024, many business owners are feeling the pressure. As the clock ticks down, an increasing number of unregistered spaza shop owners are struggling to meet the requirements, with some having made multiple attempts to register their businesses but facing repeated setbacks. The deadline is fast approaching, and for many, the window to comply is rapidly closing. Lerato Mbele spoke to minister of cooperative governance & traditional affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa and, deputy minister of small business development, Jane Sithole. 

 

With less than 48 hours left before the spaza shop registration deadline on Friday, 13 December 2024, many business owners are feeling the pressure. As the clock ticks down, an increasing number of unregistered spaza shop owners are struggling to meet the requirements, with some having made multiple attempts to register their businesses but facing repeated setbacks. The deadline is fast approaching, and for many, the window to comply is rapidly closing. Lerato Mbele spoke to minister of cooperative governance &amp; traditional affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa and, deputy minister of small business development, Jane Sithole.&nbsp;
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Is the department of sports, arts and culture investing enough in local artists?

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