In this week’s edition of the Knowledge Bank, we explore a chapter from the book “Radio, Public Life and Citizen Deliberation in South Africa”. The chapter, “In whose interest is it anyway? - An analysis of the content, discourse and programming strategies of South African business radio shows”, explores the extent to which South African talk radio stations fulfil their normative role of ensuring that disparate groups participate in shaping narratives around the structure and direction of the country's economy.

In this week&rsquo;s edition of the Knowledge Bank, we explore a chapter from the book &ldquo;Radio, Public Life and Citizen Deliberation in South Africa&rdquo;. The chapter, &ldquo;In whose interest is it anyway? - An analysis of the content, discourse and programming strategies of South African business radio shows&rdquo;, explores the extent to which South African talk radio stations fulfil their normative role of ensuring that disparate groups participate in shaping narratives around the structure and direction of the country's economy.

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POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. The show 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. Ndlozi also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

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Knowledge Bank: In whose interest is it anyway?

The question of whether FIFA should move the 2026 FIFA World Cup from the United States in light of unrest and growing hostility toward migrants has become part of a broader global debate about sport, politics, human rights, and the responsibilities of international sporting bodies.  Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Sports Business Entrepreneur, Sgwili Gumede and researcher at the Alternative Information and Development Centre in Cape Town, Andile Zulu. 

The question of whether FIFA should move the 2026 FIFA World Cup from the United States&nbsp;in light of&nbsp;unrest and growing hostility toward migrants has become part of a broader global debate about sport, politics, human rights, and the responsibilities of international sporting bodies.&nbsp; Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Sports Business Entrepreneur, Sgwili Gumede and researcher at the Alternative Information and Development Centre in Cape Town, Andile Zulu.&nbsp;

In light of the unrest in the USA against migrants - should FIFA move the World Cup from the USA 

South Africa’s matric, or National Senior Certificate (NSC), results often attract attention due to the seemingly high national pass rates. In recent years, these rates have averaged between 87 and 90 percent, which on the surface suggests significant progress in the education sector. However, these figures alone do not fully capture the quality of education or whether students are prepared to compete internationally.  Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Wits School of Education Professor, Prof. Leketi Makalela. 

South Africa&rsquo;s matric, or National Senior Certificate (NSC),&nbsp;results often attract attention due to the&nbsp;seemingly high&nbsp;national pass rates. In recent years, these rates have averaged between 87 and 90 percent, which on the surface suggests&nbsp;significant progress&nbsp;in the education sector. However, these figures alone do not fully capture the quality of education or whether students are prepared to compete internationally.&nbsp; Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Wits School of Education Professor, Prof. Leketi Makalela.&nbsp;

SA Matric Pass Rates Rise, But International Benchmarks Remain Elusive

The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has provided a detailed and candid assessment of the state of education in South Africa, engaging with issues ranging from matric results and examination integrity to systemic inequality, policy reform, and the future direction of the schooling system.  Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Department of Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube. 

The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has provided a detailed and candid assessment of the state of education in South Africa, engaging with issues ranging from matric results and examination integrity to systemic inequality, policy reform, and the future direction of the schooling system.&nbsp; Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Department of Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube.&nbsp;

Knowledge Bank: In whose interest is it anyway?

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