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 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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Knowledge Bank: In whose interest is it anyway?

Freedom Day in South Africa is the annual celebration of the country's first non-racial democratic elections held on April 27, 1994. This historic event marked the formal end of over three centuries of colonialism, segregation, and white minority rule under the apartheid system. Before this date, the majority of South Africans were denied basic human rights and the ability to participate in the governance of their own country. The 1994 election was the culmination of decades of struggle, international pressure, and intense negotiations between liberation movements and the sitting government. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Author Prof Eddy Maloka, Sine Soxunjwa, Member of the Unemployed People’s movement and Steering Committee member for the National Dialogue, Ntsika Dapo - Is a master’s candidate and Activist (in philosophy) at Stellenbosch University and Kyle Haselsteiner an Activist.

Freedom Day in South Africa is the annual celebration of the country's first non-racial democratic elections held on April 27, 1994. This historic event marked the formal end of over three centuries of colonialism, segregation, and white minority rule under the apartheid system. Before this date, the majority of South Africans were denied basic human rights and the ability to participate in the governance of their own country. The 1994 election was the culmination of decades of struggle, international pressure, and intense negotiations between liberation movements and the sitting government. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Author Prof Eddy Maloka, Sine Soxunjwa, Member of the Unemployed People&rsquo;s movement and Steering Committee member for the National Dialogue, Ntsika Dapo - Is a master&rsquo;s candidate and Activist (in philosophy) at Stellenbosch University and Kyle Haselsteiner an Activist.

The Gap in the Glass: Defining Freedom Across Generations

The role of music during the South African apartheid era was so profound that it was frequently described as a "weapon of struggle." Music served as a primary vehicle for communication, a psychological tool for endurance, and a global megaphone that turned international sentiment against the regime. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Sipho Hotstix Mabuse – Singer, song writer.

The role of music during the South African apartheid era was so profound that it was frequently described as a "weapon of struggle." Music served as a primary vehicle for communication, a psychological tool for endurance, and a global megaphone that turned international sentiment against the regime. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Sipho Hotstix Mabuse &ndash; Singer, song writer.

The Rhythm of Rights: Why Freedom is a Constant Composition

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially placed National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension. This decision follows Masemola’s appearance in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court, where he faces charges for allegedly contravening the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). In a televised address to the nation on Thursday, the President emphasized that the gravity of the allegations necessitated this move. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Major-General Jeremy Vearey and Willem Els Senior Training Coordinator at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS).

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially placed National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension. This decision follows Masemola&rsquo;s appearance in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court, where he faces charges for allegedly contravening the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). In a televised address to the nation on Thursday, the President emphasized that the gravity of the allegations necessitated this move. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Major-General Jeremy Vearey and Willem Els Senior Training Coordinator at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS).

Knowledge Bank: In whose interest is it anyway?

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