In this edition of the language corner Tshivenda lecturer the University of Venda  Dr Nthambeni Charles Netshisaulu, joins Morio Sanyane to look at Tshivenda proverbs.

In this edition of the language corner Tshivenda lecturer the University of Venda &nbsp;Dr Nthambeni Charles Netshisaulu, joins Morio Sanyane to look at Tshivenda proverbs.

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.

The best of POWER Talk

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.

POWER Talk Intros

POWER Talk

Language Corner: Tshivenda Proverbs

Despite South Africa possessing the agricultural wealth and infrastructure necessary to sustain its entire population, a staggering number of citizens face chronic food insecurity. Millions of people endure hunger every night, highlighting a haunting disconnect between the nation’s abundant resources and the lived reality of its most vulnerable communities. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Wisani Baloyi – Spokesperson for the South African Human Rights Commission.

Despite South Africa possessing the agricultural wealth and infrastructure necessary to sustain its entire population, a staggering number of citizens face chronic food insecurity. Millions of people endure hunger every night, highlighting a haunting disconnect between the nation&rsquo;s abundant resources and the lived reality of its most vulnerable communities. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Wisani Baloyi &ndash; Spokesperson for the South African Human Rights Commission.

SA Human Rights Commission National Investigative Inquiry into the Food Systems of South Africa

PRASA is planning to restore; limited service; on four of its primary long-distance routes next year, aiming to revitalize a rail network that has been largely dormant. However, this comeback faces significant mechanical hurdles. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Lucky Zondi, national sector coordinator for passenger rail.

PRASA is planning to restore; limited service; on four of its primary long-distance routes next year, aiming to revitalize a rail network that has been largely dormant. However, this comeback faces significant mechanical hurdles. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Lucky Zondi, national sector coordinator for passenger rail.

Shosholoza Meyl faces uncertain future: Long-distance trains to return in 2027 but funding for locomotives is unclear

The Health Ombudsman has concluded that critical safety failures were a direct contributor to the death of Lerato Mohlamme, a psychiatric patient at George Mukhari Academic Hospital. The findings, released this Monday, emerged from a comprehensive investigation into patient safety incidents across Gauteng. The report details a tragic 2024 incident where a fire broke out in a hospital ward; while 17 other patients were successfully evacuated, Mohlamme did not survive. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Health Ombudsman - Professor Taole Mokoena.

The Health Ombudsman has concluded that critical safety failures were a direct contributor to the death of Lerato Mohlamme, a psychiatric patient at George Mukhari Academic Hospital. The findings, released this Monday, emerged from a comprehensive investigation into patient safety incidents across Gauteng. The report details a tragic 2024 incident where a fire broke out in a hospital ward; while 17 other patients were successfully evacuated, Mohlamme did not survive. Mondli Makhanya spoke to Health Ombudsman - Professor Taole Mokoena.

Language Corner: Tshivenda Proverbs

In 2 playlist(s)

POWER Talk

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips